[petey]

The ranch is somewheres between Gardiner and Big Sky. Hunting Absaroka-Beartooth Mountain ranges. I have a fellow hunting partner from Lander picking me up at Bozeman, then we'll meet at the trailhead for a , and I quote

"for the scenic ride to elk camp located just 8 miles from the Yellowstone National Park boundary. Camp offers wall tents with carpeted floors, wood stoves, foam-padded cots, gaslights and a separate dining tent with a full-time chef that will keep you well-fed."

I gotta admit, always hunted the critters on my own accord. This will be the first time I'd be hunting west where I haven't planned the whole trip. It was a pretty good opportunity for me, one that I could not pass on. Since it's been a few years, and the Mrs. gave the green light, I did not hesitate to accept.

We may even take a ride on horseback (after the hunt) into or around the park, if time alows us to do so.

I usually don't fly on these types of hunting trips, but it just so happens that Ol_spark is heading to NW Colorado the week I'm hunting. His crew should be able to bring home any meat, hides and horns I may collect.

Any issues with checking guns at the airports or any one airline I need to stear clear of? Other than the obvious of locking gun cases and having the ammo in the same case....etc.. grayghost, I know you fly a bit, any concerns I need to worry about when getting from Pittsburgh to Bozeman?

Skeet...who knows. May be able to run into you again here