* My new Love........... Montana!!

[just_a_hunter]

Once again, a pleasure to read about your exellent time in Montana. Thanks once again for sharing.

Todd

[peter c iacavazzi]

Curt,

Great story my friend. Even better pictures! I just came back from a long week of chasin elk with the lil' fella'. Sadly, we still have two un-punched elk tags! I spent 3 days from sun-up till sun down chasin a legitamite 340" class bull. As Rosey says..."That bull is un-huntable!" This bull was amazing. He was living in the middle of a huge alfalfa field with his 40 cows. There was no way to approach him as the wind was always wrong and he always had 80 sets of eyes watching his back. But I did manage to get within 75 yards of him on 2 occasions. Everytime I would close the gap, his cows would give us away and he'd just head out to the sage flat where there was no way of getting him. But thats elk hunting...as you now know! I'm back for a night to shower, shave and sleep in a bed. Then tommorrow morning I'm off again. Rumor has it this will be the best week here. A 530" non-typical bull was just killd in the Selway-Bitteroot area outside of Missoula, MT. So at least 1 guy in Montana has had some luck...A whole lot of it!!

Hmmm...I live in Montana and all my tags are still unfilled. Well except for the many doe tags I've been filling! But here a "city slicker" from NEW YORK comes out here and kills a P&Y antelope and whitetail. I better get my as in gear.

Good news is, I did finally get a haircut! I have mailed you the poem, poster and pictures you left here. Enjoy them my brother.

I'm already working on a new ranch for next years elk season. Rosey and I plan to check it out this spring.

I had a great time being your guide but now I better get some sleep and try to fill my tags. It goes without saying but you and ol' Momma P are always welcome again.

Here's looking forward to a life long friendship!

Best Peter

[Montana 679]

Congratulations on an incredible hunt, I have been wondering where that whitetail disappeared to I missed him earlier this year at fifteen yards I am glad you got him Craig

[Meathook]

Curt, Congratulations! All of the elements of a great hunt and some impressive animals as well.

[Ken999]

Congratulations on a great hunt guys.

The story and pictures were awesome...thanks for sharing them.

[Justin Falon]

Pete,

Schafer taught you well my friend.  Your kind words will just make Guru smile from ear to ear 'til next season.................

[cjones]

Congrats on the goat bro! I knew you put some animals on the ground. Looks like you had the hunt of a lifetime.      

[IB]

Curt......Congrats just don't seem to be enough.

I can't think of a more deserved reward for a DESERVING fellow.

Thanks for the hunt BUD........vance

[kojac]

congrats to all of ya!!    

I knew pete would get'cha in some good country but man ya didn't have to make the rest of us montana boys look bad!!   :mad:  

just kidding bud, you earned it!!

[Guru]

You guys are the best    

 ....The next morning Pete bought breakfast,and got me to the airport with only minutes to spare,in typical Iacavazzi fashion.But I didn't mind at all.....As much as I wanted to get home,i really didn't want to leave......

.....I hate goodbyes,and I'm sure Peter could tell,to be honest with ya,I was teary eyed...

I felt as though I was leaving behind the   brother I always knew was out there...got to spend 11 amazing days with him...then had to leave him behind....

I've never had such a hard time ending a hunt!

 Thank you my brother...I'll see you soon

[BigRonHuntAlot]

WOW, That was an outstanding hunt and story. Congratulations.  

[Jeremy]

Now THAT was a great story!!  Thanks for taking us all along for the hunt!

Don't worry about the knife bud, it'll clean right up. I knew I could count on you to get it bloody!  

[JC]

Unbelievable hunt, thanks for taking us along Curt. Beautiful animals and certainly taken by a deserving hunter.

[Charlie Lamb]

Now that you're home, get out there and MISS somethin for Pete's sake!!   :D  

Personal note: Be careful with those western hunts... they get in your blood! Glad you had a great time.  

[peter c iacavazzi]

Miss something for Petes sake...Charlie, this "Guru" guy doesn't miss! Ol' Momma P (Tracy) and Curt are dead eye killers with thier bows. Every day during our stump shooting contests I'd be the one looking for my lost arrow and these two would be already picking out thier next target. You guys will have to get Tracy to tell ya about the amazing "Rabbit" hunting/shooting event we had in eastern MT.

Once again Curt...Great story! Thanks to your writing and photos I got to relive one of the best hunts I've ever shared! Lets hope its just the first of many.

The real hunt I'm looking forward to is when we get to bring Tanner and Cade along!

Well, I'm gonna finish my coffee and head back out...I'm not thru with the elk yet!

Hmmm...so those really were tears in your eyes at the airport...Here I just thought it was all the damn Montana dust and antelope stink you left in my truck.

Curt and Tracy I am already looking forward to our next adventure...but this time do you think I can get a shot...

Best Peter

[Carcajou]

Awesome story, guys!

Pete, you proved to be an excellent host! Never under estimate that "City Slickers" from NY. ability to shoot!

You guys are all great shots and know when it comes to crunch time!

Curt! Excellent job on those animals! Silvertips RULE!

Fantastic story and pics.  And thanks to all of you for sharing!

[bohuntr]

Curt what a fantastic hunt and story!!! Thanks for sharing your hunt and pictures with us. I have read and heard alot of things about Pete and Rosey and from your observations it is clear that they live up to there reps as awesome hunters and quality people. Thanks again for taking us along!   Dan

[swampbuck]

Congrads Curt!!I've been readin along and figured it was about time to say "congrads" LOL Thanks for sharing.

[southpawshooter]

Congrats there Curt - great story and pics, as always!!!

[bjk]

Yeah Bud, as above...looks like an awesome trip!!

Congrats!