Posted by Don George on September 22, 2010 at 10:09 PM
Quite warm here for this time of year. The Fall colors along the river banks are turning and looking good. There is a fire going which has shut down Dunraven Pass so the Bear sightings are down.
The Madison River has a couple of good bulls. One 7x7 and a large 6x6. I've been shooting River Otters for the last two mornings along with Bald Eagles, and Elk. The wildlife sighting are picking up. The Closure of Dunraven makes it a little tougher to get around. Gas here is running around $3.05.
Hit the Tetons before coming up. There is a Prescribed fire going in the Gros Ventre basin playing havoc with scenic shooting. However the Moose shooting is great. There is the usual crowd on Moose Wilson road shooting 5 black bears in the Service Berry bushes. The Oxbow was mostly green when I left 4 days ago. I'll be returning tomorrow to the Tetons and if I have time will update the report.
Posted by Don Grall on September 23, 2010 at 12:15 AM
Thanks for the report, Don. I'm leaving tomorrow and will stop at Maroon Bells on the way up. Should get there by Saturday and will be staying about 5-7 days then heading for Ouray/Telluride area.
Where did you find the otters? I've seen them on the Yellowstone and the Lamar Rivers in the past.
I was aware of the fire, it started about a week ago east of Mt Washburn, sounds like it has grown considerably.
I'm driving a silver 2003 4Runner with a Yakima roof rack in case you see me.
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1 repliesThe Madison River has a couple of good bulls. One 7x7 and a large 6x6. I've been shooting River Otters for the last two mornings along with Bald Eagles, and Elk. The wildlife sighting are picking up. The Closure of Dunraven makes it a little tougher to get around. Gas here is running around $3.05.
Hit the Tetons before coming up. There is a Prescribed fire going in the Gros Ventre basin playing havoc with scenic shooting. However the Moose shooting is great. There is the usual crowd on Moose Wilson road shooting 5 black bears in the Service Berry bushes. The Oxbow was mostly green when I left 4 days ago. I'll be returning tomorrow to the Tetons and if I have time will update the report.
Where did you find the otters? I've seen them on the Yellowstone and the Lamar Rivers in the past.
I was aware of the fire, it started about a week ago east of Mt Washburn, sounds like it has grown considerably.
I'm driving a silver 2003 4Runner with a Yakima roof rack in case you see me.