However, during the winter in Garden Valley, dad would often take me with him when he would drive out the South Fork of the Payette to feed or trap deer and elk. I remember what a hard job it was for him. Hauling 50 lb bags of pellets to the area they were feeding. I was always stunned at the hundreds and hundreds of animals and how close we could get to them when dad was carrying their food! It was a beautiful sight to see.
I'll always remember the sight of he and his friend Sterling Alley, jumping on those huge elk and wrestling them to the ground so they could tag them. What a stud you were dad!
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I recall a field trip we took up the South Fork of the Payette to watch them collar the deer. It was probably one of the best field trips we had when I was in school.
I had forgotten that Terry! I'm so glad you're jumping in on some of these to add to them! It's also nice to hear your thoughts!
Yes, thanks, Terry. I'm so glad you're reading these and enjoying them.
Steve did that too, and it made a huge impression on him also. He, too, can tell you it is hard work, slugging trough deep snow, packing that heavy feed. But it made a big difference to the animals.
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