The girls had an absolute blast this weekend. Sunday after attending the 25th Wards Sacrament Meeting, Kensington and Karadie went Elk Hunting with me and two of Robyn's uncles. We headed up towards Monte Cristo to smoke us an elk. This was the girls first time to go on an actual hunt. They were sure excited to get into their camo and sit in a ground blind.
The first night was spent setting up camp, which the girls did a great job. Then off we went, scouting for elk. A short drive later I spotted something huge on the trail, only not exactly what we were looking for. After trying to strike the 4-wheeler, the very large rattlesnake began to emerge from the brush. Kensington and Mont where on the 4 wheeler behind Karadie and I, they did not notice the snake until it slithered quickly under their stopped vehicle. I laughed my butt off when they both jumped on top of the seat screaming like little girls ( just kidding Mont).
After taking some pictures with the snake, we continued looking for elk. Our days consisted of seeing beautiful country, some moose, a few deer, but no elk. The girls had a great opportunity to sit in a ground blind by a water hole trying to master the art of being quiet. They did an awesome job trekking up and down large mountains trying to spot their game. They enjoyed seeing beavers building dams, coyotes running through camp, and setting up ground blinds and treestands.
When another rattlesnake was found the second evening and brought to camp by Eldon, we knew it was time to get off this infested mountain. All in all, we had a great time with the uncles in nature. The girls learned that hunting isn't as easy as just going out and smokin your game. There's alot more to enjoy and appreciate while spending time in nature.
8 comments:
Good job, girls. I never want to meet a rattlesnake--glad you survived.
I wouldn't have touched that snake even if it was dead! You are so much more brave than me!
Looks like fun. Did you deep fry the snake?
Ewe.. I must admit to having tasted rattle snake at a ward campout when I was a youngin'. Not nearly as exciting as the bear I munched on at your house. So are we going to put together a Twilight event for the premier or not?
That's cool Cameron. I'm sorry no Elk. Maybe next time.
At least your girls will have something to write and talk about when school starts up again.
sounds like you had a great time.
Hey... Going through withdrawals here!!!! Need a new post! Where's the first day of school pics? Where's the ode to your best friend? Where's the stories of your life? We're waiting... not so patiently!
LOVES,
~Me. :)
I agree with Carrie! No talk of your favorite sister either...come on post already!
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