High Water

Last night we got a hard and fast rain. On the north west corner of the ranch it rained 2 3/4" accompanied by a lot of small hail. It caused the normally dry creek above the spring to fill with fast-moving water. Consequently it filled our creek and ran into the pond. The pond (above) was completely dry but is now full to the brim. In the four summers we've lived here, we've never even seen so much as a trickle in the creek above the spring, so it was quite the sight. A true blessing!Above is the where the Felt Road curves at the state line. Hopefully no one needed to get down that road!
Here's a creek coming from the north across our fence line.
Jeremy holding the hail. Behind him is the creek right before it comes into the spring. It was full of dead grass and hail.
Here's the screen Jeremy's grandfather Earl designed to catch trash and limbs to keep stuff from clogging the pipeline in the spring. This is the first time it' s been put to use.

Out Scoutin' Around

Jeremy and I got a chance to do some antelope scouting and while he looks through the scope I like to look through the camera lens. I got a few pictures of some bucks. Enjoy! This guy was a bit preoccupied.

Movie Time

Antelope season is right around the corner and Jeremy and I have been seeing some big bucks. It's got me all nostalgic for fall -- cooler weather and good hunting. Below is a video from a 2008 pronghorn hunt when Barry Patton and his brother Brian came hunting. Staying inside to watch this video is a great way to prolong your time in the air conditioning.

2010 Antelope

We still have a couple hunts available for 2010 Texas antelope season. These hunts take place on our ranch near Dalhart, TX during the first two weeks of October. If you would like more info on these hunts please contact us at sagebrushhunts@hotmail.com or by calling 806-333-4358.

Check out this big buck we found dead yesterday near one of our water tanks. Its a shame he didn't make it to season but don't worry there are more out there!

Steers, Horses and Prairie Dogs

We've been busy the last month with steers, horses and prairie dogs. I know that's an odd combination, but we don't exactly live a typical life.

Starting the first week of April we've been receiving steer calves for the summer grazing season. We're scheduled to get the last few loads this weekend and we will be fully stocked. The calves are weighing about 350 to 400 lbs. We've had to doctor a few but overall their health has been good
We bought a new horse in February, "Chic", and I've shown her a couple times now. She is a nice show horse, but hasn't spent much time outside of the arena. She has had a bit of a culture shock adjusting to ranch life, but she is starting to get somewhat useful.

Finally, prairie dogs? Yes, this summer Jeremy has expanded Sagebrush Hunts to include prairie dog hunts. Although we keep the prairie dogs poisoned out on our ranch, there is a lot of public land around here were poisoning isn't allowed. Hence, there are plenty of prairie dogs to shoot. We've been offering the bunkhouse (above) as a place for hunters to stay and Jeremy provides them with shooting benches and a map of nearby prairie dog towns. We've had a lot of interest in these hunts and dates are filling up fast.

Also, Sagebrush Hunts is now on Facebook. Check it out by clicking here.

There's never a dull moment around here!

Whitetail Hunts Available for 2010 Season

We still have 2 Whitetail hunts available for the 2010 Season.

The first hunt is an archery Whitetail hunt in eastern Colorado.

These Colorado Whitetail hunts are conducted on my partner's family's farm in southeast Colorado. This hunt will be along the Arkansas River with mostly stand hunting and some spot and stalk hunting. These hunts are fully guided 6-day hunts with more days available if you would like. Price reduced to $2500 + a $500 kill fee. Act fast as the deadline is quickly approaching.






The next hunt is a rifle Whitetail hunt in Western Kansas.

The Kansas hunt is on my family's own ranch. These hunts are primarily spot and stalk hunts with some blind hunting.

On this hunt last year we killed a 178 inch Whitetail.

This is a 5 day fully guided rifle hunt with meals & lodging on the ranch. This hunt will take place during the December rifle season. Price reduced to $3500.

References are gladly furnished upon request.
Feel free to call or email me for more info.
www.sagebrushhunts.com
sagebrushhunts@hotmail.com
806-333-4358

Goodbye Winter!

Spring is in the air! The winter olympics just ended, the wheat is trading in its brown cloak for a brighter green color and yes, a simple scratch of the horses' necks leaves me covered in hair.

I am especially excited for spring this year, as we've had an unusual amount of snow since the first of the year, most of which hung around for more than a month. It was fun while it lasted, but I'm looking forward to the green grass which will soon be peeking through, thanks to the winter moisture.

The snow is now scarce, slowly receding in the shadows and low spots, a small reminder of the nearly 30 inches we've had since the middle of January. In remembrance, here are some of my favorite winter shots. Now, if only I still got a spring break.