Cover Boy--Bryan Burkhardt

[Steve O]

Wow, so many ways I could go with that title...could it be GQ?  Forbes?  TIME?

How about The Michigan Traditional Bowhunters Magazine?

 


Nice to see Bryan's (and Kevin's) smiling face greeting me when I opened up the mailbox.  It almost has a retro look to it with the black&white.  Classic might be a better description.

Bryan has an 8 page feature article of this year's Alaskan adventure in the newest issue.  

Bryan has done a whole lot more than most in the field, but would never say so himself.  He is a great camp mate and can drive a Suburban like a Ferrari...

Great job BB to one of the good guys      

[monsterbuck]

Congrats!!!  That's great.             God bless.

[Rick Richard]

Congrats!

My dream too to take a bull moose.

[Rick Wiltshire]

Kevin and Bryan live the life I wish I could.

[Mike Vines]

Nice to see another one of Michigan's finest recognized.

[Dirtybird]

I would like to get a copy.  Great stories for sure.

[Steve O]

Dave, Google up the MTB and become a member...it is cheap.  Better yet, come up for the Banquet, I think it is March 9 and Denny Sturgis is the guest speaker...that will be worth the price of admission!  I will gather up more info and post it later.

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

OOOOOOH....Handsome duo there! Very Shabby-Chic pic!

[Mike Vines]

Originally posted by Steve O:
Dave, Google up the MTB and become a member...it is cheap.  Better yet, come up for the Banquet, I think it is March 9 and Denny Sturgis is the guest speaker...that will be worth the price of admission!  I will gather up more info and post it later.

Not to mention a meal fit for a king.

[Steve O]

OK,

Here is a link to join the Michigan Traditional Bowhunters.  It costs $20/year.  Just Bryan's article is worth that.  Last issue Chuck DeLeeuw (Ibow) had a similar feature on a lifetime of black bear hunting.

   Join MTB for Bryan\\'s issue

I bet you can even get Mr. Alaska to sign the magazine cover...I am pretty sure I did this in the past, will have to look in my "pile"!

[Steve O]

I got my dates for the MTB Banquet mixed up.  The Michigan Longbow Association Banquet is   February 9th, the MTB Banquet that Denny is speaking at is   March 2.


 


I am telling you, it is worth the drive...you can eat $100 worth of food it is sooooo good and so much!

[DarkTimber]

Real nice picture guys.  Congrats

[cacciatore]

Those 2 guys deserve that page! Way to go Bryan and Kevin.Congrats

[Mike Vines]

Originally posted by Steve O:
I got my dates for the MTB Banquet mixed up.  The Michigan Longbow Association Banquet is   February 9th, the MTB Banquet that Denny is speaking at is   March 2.


 


I am telling you, it is worth the drive...you can eat $100 worth of food it is sooooo good and so much!

I just checked with Command Central and she will be gone celebrating her birthday with her sister in Holland, so cound the boys and I in for that one.  Just the thought of their buffet brings a smile to my face, not to mention the quality raffle too.

[mparks]

Got to save room for desert this year!

[Cyclic-Rivers]

That is Awesome!

[Bryan Burkhardt]

Thanks for the kind words guys!

The foundation of this story is the extreme generosity of some quality friends.  Steve Turay from Northern Mist donated a longbow to MTB (he does this frequently) to be raffled off and I was the fortunate winner.  Monty Browning and Bob Nancarrow unselfishly helped me fulfill my child dreams of bowhunting DIY style in Alaska.  They truly are my Alaskan mentors.  Kevin Dill is the other guy on the cover and my long-time hunting partner.  We've spent a ton of time together chasing animals all over North America.  When I shot this bull, Kevin ended his hunt to help me take care of the moose...that's the kind of hunting partner and unselfish person he is.    

I have been blessed beyond measure and I want to thank all of these guys for enriching my life.

Join MTB, read the story and find out what happens when a grizzly shows up...

[Mike Vines]

Originally posted by mparks:
Got to save room for desert this year!

Not a chance Mick.  Awesome story Bryan.

[killinstuff]

Yes a real good story. Congrads Bryan and sorry for your loss. Dang bears.

Dave I'll bring my copy to Texas in a few weeks.

CJ

[Ryan Sanpei]

Awesome!  Congrats Guys!