Indian Creek Adventures

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=175 BGCOLOR="#BF0000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Accomodations and Location"><U><IMG SRC="0a490240.jpg" border=0 width="144" height="36" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <I>View our accomodations and see our location in southeastern Montana...</I></div> <div> <A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hunting Opportunities"><U><IMG SRC="0a590240.jpg" border=0 width="144" height="36" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <I>Learn about our hunting opportunities including deer, antelope, elk, and turkey...</I></div> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ranch Vacations"><U><IMG SRC="0a690240.jpg" border=0 width="144" height="36" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <I>Now offering summer ranch vacations.  Learn more.....</I></div> <div> <A 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BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="483" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#BF0000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#000000" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 211 WIDTH="203"><div> <B>Our hunting business is situated in the remote southeastern corner of Montana.  The country we live in is very scenic with an abundance of excellent wildlife, including mule deer, antelope, elk and upland game birds.  We also border the Custer National Forest.</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="0abeac80.jpg" border=0 width="234" height="200" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <I>Browse our website for more information on </I><A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Accomodations and Location"><U><I>facilities</I></U></A><I>, </I><A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hunting Opportunities"><U><I>hunting packages</I></U></A><I>, prices, and </I><A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ranch Vacations"><U><I>summer ranch vacations</I></U></A><I>.  View the pictures of trophy mule deer, antelope, and turkey taken in the past year...</I></div> <bR> <div> <I><IMG SRC="202e0680.jpg" border=0 width="480" height="360" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="203e0680.jpg" border=0 width="480" height="360" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </I></div> <div> <I><IMG SRC="204e0680.jpg" border=0 width="480" height="360" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="205e0680.jpg" border=0 width="480" height="360" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> <I><IMG SRC="20664e00.jpg" border=0 width="356" height="480" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="20764e00.jpg" border=0 width="356" height="480" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> <I><IMG SRC="208e0680.jpg" border=0 width="480" height="360" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <bR> <div> <I> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="444" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#000000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#BF0000" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>National Rifle Association Member</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Montana License #3742</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="222"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="222" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="203"><div> <B>MOGA Member</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></I></div> <div> <I>                </I></div> <div> <I> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="607" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 276 ><NOBR><div> <I><IMG SRC="1f92ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> <I>John Cherrington - 2012</I></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <I><IMG SRC="1fb2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> <I>John Cherrington/Trenton Schaffer</I></div> <div> <I>2012</I></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 752 WIDTH="599"><div> <I><B>Blame Ed</B></I></div> <div> <I>It all began on a cold winter day, when a call came in from Ed</I></div> <div> <I>He seemed so intent on telling me things, so I listened to what he said</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Ed talked of big bucks and of big bulls, and how our hunt should go</I></div> <div> <I>I didn't have the heart to say, I don't even have a bow</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>He said you need an archery stamp, just go online to apply</I></div> <div> <I>So I thought, oh well, what the heck, the least I could do is try</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>The weeks went by and what do you know, I made the lucky draw</I></div> <div> <I>I knew right then that it was time to give ole Ed a call</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Good, he said, your all set up, September's when you go</I></div> <div> <I>but still there was that one thing, I didn't have a bow</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>In June I finally bought a bow and much to my surprise</I></div> <div> <I>I could really shoot that thing, and make the arrows fly</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>The trouble was - it's where they went - I hit both trees and fence</I></div> <div> <I>My wife said you would put that thing away if you had any sense</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>But I kept on because of Ed, thinking dag nabit, why'd he call</I></div> <div> <I>there is just no way that I can hit a big bull elk this fall</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>As time went by, I did progress and then when my time came</I></div> <div> <I>I released three arrows and one hit where I had aimed</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Now here I am with my big bull, that came in like a tank</I></div> <div> <I>and thinking, hey, now don't blame Ed, it's him you need to thank</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Bev and Ed</I></div> <div> <I>I had a great time.  Thanks so much.  Jon C.</I></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 453 ><NOBR><div> <I><IMG SRC="1ff2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> <I>Trenton Schaffer</I></div> <div> <I>2012</I></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <I><IMG SRC="2012c920.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="402" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> <I>John Cherrington</I></div> <div> <I>2012</I></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Click here to view our </I><A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="References"><U><I>references</I></U></A><I> page.  We </I><I><B>want </B></I><I>you to talk to those who have experienced our hunting adventures.....</I></div> <bR> <div> <I> <A NAME="amazing_archery_elk_hunt"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></I><I>Amazing Archery Elk Hunt</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>It was late September - warm days and cool evenings.  My partner, Roger Billingsley, and I were out archery elk hunting.  Little did I know, I was about to harvest the trophy of a lifetime - one that only a few would ever be able to witness.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>We were in our north pasture about a mile from the lodge just a half hour before sundown.  Knowing there was a spring over the next ridge, we dropped down into the forest to check for any sign of elk near the natural watering area.  As we turned to head back to our vehicle, Roger spotted two cow and calf elk going into the timber.  The elk were already in rut so we knew that there was a good chance there might be a bull nearby.  Then, just off to the right, in the bottom of Indian Creek just 200 yards away was a bull elk.  </I><I><IMG SRC="0ec71ec0.jpg" border=0 width="369" height="236" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="5"></I><I>Cautiously we watched and did some cow calling, approaching to within 50 yards of the bull.  We then saw a sight we surely did not expect.  The bull elks horns were locked with another bull elk.  The two had been fighting for breeding rights and one had been killed in the fight.  However, the horns had locked together, making it impossible for the second bull elk to free himself of the ruins.  We approached within 15-20 yards and I was able to shoot the live bull.  </I></div> <bR> <div> <I>We loaded both the elk and were able to have a taxidermist prepare a mount depicting how they were found.  The mount will be displayed in Cody, WY.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>