October 2014
Issue No. 3
THE REPORT
Davy Beecroft’s Triple Slam
Hunting Trip
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by Jeremi Syron - Flying B Ranch Guide
Davy Beecroft arrived at the Flying B
Ranch last spring for a combination Bear,
Turkey, and Salmon trip. He was
accompanied by his parents who decided to
enjoy the numerous retreat activities offered
by the ranch including:
Jeep Tours
Viewing the Ranch’s Historical Cave
Whitewater Rafting
and Salmon Fishing
The first day of Davy's adventure found
him turkey hunting with guide, Chad
Weber. Chad lured an elusive tom into
Davy’s sites. The power of the shot knocked
the turkey down, but the tough old bird
got up and flew off. They searched the
rest of the morning for ol' tom, but had no
luck getting the bird tracked down.
Disappointed, they decided to focus on the
evening bear hunt.
Sam, Davy’s father, joined us for an
exciting night on the bear bait. Sitting in a
tree stand 20 yards from the bait, Davy was
determined to harvest a bear with his bow
A combination of Bear, Salmon, and Turkey
hunts are just a few of the adventures at the
Flying B Ranch.
Continued
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on the first night of the hunt. We saw signs of a bear in the area and our thoughts turned optimistic. By 5pm,
Sam and I were settled in the nearby rifle blind to watch for the evening.
I must have made myself a little too comfortable, as I remember waking up to the sounds of a bear rummaging
through the bait area. I sat up just in time to see the big bear circling the bait, and I thought to myself, "Wow, I
wonder what Davy is thinking?" The bear was focused on the bait and I could barely hear Davy make his shot
with precision. It was an excellent shot!
I could hear the bear lay down less than 40 yards from the shot. Davy wanted his first bear to be with a bow,
and he made it happen. We transported the bear back to the ridge for photos. It was also a much easier area to
start skinning. We made it back down to the truck just after dark.
The next morning, Davy and Chad were back calling turkeys at first light. They set up across the canyon from
the previous morning’s action. It was a slow morning for locating turkeys. Chad was glassing the area where they
had attempted a shot at a turkey the previous morning, and could not believe what he saw....the same
turkey...with a few feathers missing!
They drove back across the canyon to get a closer set up on the bird. Eventually, they had the ol' tom pinned
down. Chad put Davy in a good position for another opportunity and Davy made sure he was successful this
time! "Bang!" Davy 1 - Turkey 0. The score was settled.
The next day, Davy and his parents ventured out to do some salmon fishing. Between the three of them, they
caught four salmon! Daily adventures are what it's all about at the Flying B Ranch. Thank you to the Beecroft's
for another great trip to the Flying B Ranch.
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2014 Spring Bear Hunts:
We did mention it was bear season, right? Smith and Wesson did very
well and had a blast hunting with us! Hope to see them all again.
We get to some beautiful places while we bait bears. This spring
ride took us above the Lochsa and Highway 12.
Black bear hunting at the Flying B Ranch has been flourishing
for years now with a very high success rate.
Blog Post:
Back Country Bear Hunting Experience
by Jeremi Syron - Flying B Ranch Guide
It was very physical and tiring through the
long steep stretch. By the time we made it to
the creek, it had turned into a full day, and
we still had to return to camp. With the bear
still lingering in the same spot, we were
confident it would be there the next day.
We would try again.
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Spicy Elk and Lentil Stew
A RECIPE FROM THE FLYING B KITCHEN
Active time: 30 minutes - Start to finish: 1 ½ hours - Serves 6
Ingredients:
Preparation:
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and cook for 5 minutes,
while occasionally
stirring. Add the onions,
chipotle peppers, diced
tomatoes, celery, carrot,
garlic, salt and pepper
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medium onion, chopped
14 ½ oz. can diced tomatoes
6 oz. can tomato paste
chipotle peppers in adobo
sauce
1 celery rib, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons packed light
brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
2 teaspoons dried oregano,
crumbled
1 teaspoon dried thyme,
crumbled
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups lentils, rinsed and
drained
3 bay leaves
2 quarts chicken stock or lowsodium chicken broth
1 lb. cubed elk, deer or venison
top round
8 pieces thick cut smoked bacon
Salt and pepper to taste
Meanwhile, stir together
brown sugar, spices,
oregano, thyme, tomato
paste and mustard. Add
the vegetables and cook,
stirring until very
fragrant, about 4
minutes. Add lentils, bay
leaf, and chicken stock
and simmer, uncovered,
stirring occasionally,
until lentils are very soft,
50 to 60 minutes. Discard bay leaf,
season the stew to taste with salt and
pepper. Ladle the stew into bowls and
serve.
Enjoy!
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Serve with
desired bread
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Updates:
In late June, the Flying B Ranch hosted the NRA Women on Target shoot. Twenty-three women came out to
join us in firearm safety and shooting techniques. This included the safe handling & shooting of 10 different
firearms. Thank you to our local NRA for asking us to host this event. Thank you Ladies for joining!
Testimonials:
“From the start, being greeted in the parking lot to the extremely competent guides for the bear hunt, I had
an outstanding time. Every expectation I might have had was exceeded. From the facilities, to the food, to the
hunt itself, everything was equal and to the highest standards.
You do yourselves proud!”
Keith B.
“Our trip was awesome, and we had a great time. The countryside was absolutely beautiful. The Flying B
personnel were great. I took two bears. A black and a brown. Taylor missed one and really didn't get another
opportunity. But we had a blast. Thanks so much...
Hopefully we'll get a chance to enjoy that experience again in the future.
Thanks.”
William P., Yazoo City, MS
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