Hello. Am planning on hosting this event September 9 thru the 11th. That way both sides of the Lehi valley is open 4 rifle Cow elk over the counter tag. I cannot predict how many will be on the valley floor as it depends on weather and pressure. I have yet to approach the guide for his rates as perhaps a package discount is available? Archery will also be a over the counter deal and I could help out there. I my self will be bowhunting. There is an nice open to the public free rifle range at 300 yards. Several nice hot springs and river rafting steel head fishing. I have been advised to try to get the elks lodge for the show and hope to contact them tommorow. P.M. me for questions. Remember these are over the counter tags. You can buy the tag once you find elk so no pressure.
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
The Savage Hunting Fest - West. Sounds like a plan!
Those that "will" or "might" please sign in. State the probability of your attending. Also, will you be displaying, attend but no display and/or hunting.
Question: will there be display days then hunting or are you intending to try and do both at the same time?
Will there be a secure location that multiple firearm ($$$) can be left while hunting?
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I won't be hunting on the week end. I will assist others scouting or what not. I have yet to check the elks lodge for security. I have access to store stuff securely at my house and cabin. In the town of salmon I have not planned it out. We'll keep you updated.
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
I have it on my calendar! It may take a while for folks to commit so may want to set a deadline to have a minimum of positive responses to make it really official. And of course any later folks would be welcome. Or go for it regardless of numbers? Just my 2 cents... Hope it works out! And I will have sorted out my hunting options by then. Killing elk with 99 would be great. And I bow hunted elk in Idaho about 10 years ago so that would be good too. Bruce
Will be there, 4 tables, Want to hunt before or after Savage Fest. Can come early to help set up. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
I looked at the elks lodge. It looks great got pictures but no phot bucket here. I could email them to some one. The room locks. There is a bar next door. They have 6 r.v. hook ups on the property. The fee for the room is $150 a day. Do we want Fri sat sun. Or what do we want? The r.v. spots are $25 a day. Thanks John.
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"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
sounds great , love to come down but will depend on wifes codition.
would like to bring a few guns but that depends on paperwork
norm
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle----Robert Alden . If it wern't entertaining, I wouldn't keep coming back.------the BigSky
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle----Robert Alden . If it wern't entertaining, I wouldn't keep coming back.------the BigSky
Here is a fest west update. The Town of Salmon is Very Excited about this festival. It will be legal to trade and sell firearms and we can have a shooting match at the free public rifle range. I plan on some good food and some natural hot spring visits. My question is we better plan on it being open 2 the public 4 a few hours a day. There is camping on site and the bar will be open on Friday. They will also open on Saturday if we want it. I also would like to invite other Lever action collectors? What say U? Thanks John
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
Here is a fest west update. The Town of Salmon is Very Excited about this festival. It will be legal to trade and sell firearms and we can have a shooting match at the free public rifle range. I plan on some good food and some natural hot spring visits. My question is we better plan on it being open 2 the public 4 a few hours a day. There is camping on site and the bar will be open on Friday. They will also open on Saturday if we want it. I also would like to invite other Lever action collectors? What say U? Thanks John
thinking on this ^^^^^^^^^^^maybe a lot of Savages would come out of the woodwork both 2 legged and wood and metal
my question if i can make it , coming thru Sweet Grass down hwy 15, looks like there are 3 options 1]down 15 to Sun Prairie 89 to Sun River take 200 thru Lincoln + Greenough to Missoula
2} keep on 15 thru Wolf Crick pass to Helena take 12 to Garrison back to Missoula
3}stay on 15 to Butte and hit 1 at Anaconda + 38 to Grantsdale then to Salmon
i realise that # 1 +3 are mountainous and i would be towing a 32' 5th wheel AM i crazy or ??????????????????????
norm
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle----Robert Alden . If it wern't entertaining, I wouldn't keep coming back.------the BigSky
I'll be there with my display and books for anyone who hasn't gotten one. I like all lever actions and don't have any problem with collectors of other brands being present. Or with the public coming in. We may add a few converts to Savage Fever. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
that would be great if we could meet there great ENABLER that u are
norm
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle----Robert Alden . If it wern't entertaining, I wouldn't keep coming back.------the BigSky
Finally got done off the road. Who coming to the fest west likes catfish? Trying to see if how many I should keep. Any recommendations on a turkey shoot? I was thinking scoped and none scoped. Should we all have it off a bench or not? Should we have caliber classes? Is LBK coming? If so I better get some basketballs 4 targets? I was also thinking about morning evening scouting / glassing sessions 4 elk. If anyone wants to stay at my cabin in Leader please let me know. It is 45 miles from salmon. Thanks John
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"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
Finally got done off the road. Who coming to the fest west likes catfish? Trying to see if how many I should keep. Any recommendations on a turkey shoot? I was thinking scoped and none scoped. Should we all have it off a bench or not? Should we have caliber classes? Is LBK coming? If so I better get some basketballs 4 targets? I was also thinking about morning evening scouting / glassing sessions 4 elk. If anyone wants to stay at my cabin in Leader please let me know. It is 45 miles from salmon. Thanks John
Nope, LBK won't be there so you can all rest easy.
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that might be only enough for 30 hongury savages , what's for the next night ,elk, moose, cougar ,or squerril?????
norm
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle----Robert Alden . If it wern't entertaining, I wouldn't keep coming back.------the BigSky
Can anyone and or would anyone here have any interest in designing a flyer for the savage fest west? I am at a loss for making one. I would like a flyer to present to local businesses. I was hoping to get sponsors from resteraunts and lodging etc etc. Thinking about an official motel? Should I make it its own llC?Help. Please.
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
OK I will pm you some ideas thanks. BTW ain't got no squirrel but I got 1.5 gallons of canned cotton tail the wait got harvested with a ruger 96. 22 mag (Rotary mag carbine lever action) and 12 quarts of cat fish filets. Cuple of gallons of baked beans and pork. I figure the beans would B good for hot spring nite. That way we got bubbles!
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"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
Another option which would avoid the worst of the mountains would be to stay on I-15 to Dillon and 20 mi. S take Clark Canyon exit to Hwy 324. Stay on that hwy. straight into Leadore ID. More or less 60 mi. from the dam. You'll go right past our house in Grant MT. Hope that I am able to see the show!!
"The more I am around people the better I like my dog." Mark Twain
That mountain pass is called grizzly. It is fun 2 hunt there. The elks lodge where the fest is at has its own bar. So that must be the official one in Salmon.
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
Another option which would avoid the worst of the mountains would be to stay on I-15 to Dillon and 20 mi. S take Clark Canyon exit to Hwy 324. Stay on that hwy. straight into Leadore ID. More or less 60 mi. from the dam. You'll go right past our house in Grant MT. Hope that I am able to see the show!!
thanks i'll check the map.
norm
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle----Robert Alden . If it wern't entertaining, I wouldn't keep coming back.------the BigSky
I be there. I'm in for the shooting, Meeting you guys and good food. will bring my Highpower and mabey my Rossi Lever gun, its fun. Anyone have recommendation on local motel/hotel? thanks, Jeff
I am still in Minnesota working. We R gonna float 550 head in 60 days. When I get home I am gonna try to get a hotel to sponsor us. There is an RV park on site and the place has its own bar. I can't wait to get started, get organized and get the hell back to idaho!
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
Need a head count and input please. The hall costs $450 for the three days. Do we want this invite only or can I arrange an open to public limited hour period and sell admission? I can have an list of activities also. I have a chronograph we could set up on the range. Have a fun shoot. Mule ride. Elk scouting, hunting, bow hunting deer, hot spring, river rafting, how to build your own black rifle seminar. Perhaps Fireball could lecturing " is cerakote for you?" With a wet lab? We could perhaps get Steelhead to lecture " The 130 grain 308 bullet and why I love her".
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
seeing as the wife has passed i might be able to make it down , but its probable to late to bring guns,
norm
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle----Robert Alden . If it wern't entertaining, I wouldn't keep coming back.------the BigSky
There's a gun dealer in Colorado that I know of that is interested in attending and bringing some antique Colts and Winchester lever guns, but he's not sure if that's on the menu. He's also not sure if public will be attending giving him opportunity to sell. I gave him ol' Angus's name and number, try not to be too hard on him.
It seems like if the public is going through, we're all going to be stuck at our tables during that time hitting the booger pickers on the knuckles when they reach for the Savages.
I don't have anything worth showing a bunch of advanced collectors just shooters I hunt with, but I can bring some iron just to fit in a little.
_______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack
Need a head count and input please. The hall costs $450 for the three days. Do we want this invite only or can I arrange an open to public limited hour period and sell admission? I can have an list of activities also. I have a chronograph we could set up on the range. Have a fun shoot. Mule ride. Elk scouting, hunting, bow hunting deer, hot spring, river rafting, how to build your own black rifle seminar. Perhaps Fireball could lecturing " is cerakote for you?" With a wet lab? We could perhaps get Steelhead to lecture " The 130 grain 308 bullet and why I love her".
I'll be there, I'd like to set up a table. I plan to make a FORTUNE.
I'm inclined to think we should let the public in. But then I go to gun shows where I have to keep the booger pickers off my collection so it's nothing new to me. My wife and I will be there plus 2 or possibly 3 guests. I'll have 3 1899's for sale plus the books and hats. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
We got a room at Bear Country Inn. The hotels in Salmon are just about full for that weekend so anyone needing a room needs to get one soon. It looks like Savage Fest West is so popular it overtaxing the towns facilities. Looking forward to seeing everyone. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
John, I'll provide a copy of my book for a door prize. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
Savage fest west will be closed to the public and will not be advertised locally. Lever fest west will be advertised locally as long as I can get an insurance and LLC set up and it is OK with the town. That will have public admittance. It will be from Saturday Sept 10 1 to 6 pm. Then Sunday Noon until 4 pm. Savage fest will start Friday Morning I will see when doors will open.
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
I just talked to the lady at the adjacent RV Park and she will let me have 5 spots. So pm me if you want one. They are very excited for us to come. We will be able to start using the room Thursday evening Sept 8
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
How do I sign up for an RV space? What is the entrance fee for the event? Any ideas what the shooting events will be? I assume this is a 1895, 1899 and 99 shooting event?
I was thinking friday, or Saturday morning. I am gonna have by caliber, open or scoped divisions. All vintage lever guns apply. A special savage section will be considered. I will get the RV cost. I do not plan on paying for the room all myself but I do not know what to charge for the savage fest. Perhaps a donation once we figure who is all there. The Lever fest portion would be free to all savage fest participants. Table fees and admission to be announced once I know the town and my wife are OK with it. Please any input would be great.
Last edited by Angus1895; 07/20/16.
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
Lodging 4 salmon idaho. Karen at the elks lodge has three spits to rent. $25 a night. Elks Lodge Salmon Idaho 208 756 3332. Afternoons. Hotel Salmon Idaho. Bear Country inn 208 756 1499. Salmon River Motel 208 756 8880. Stagecoach Inn 208 756 2919. Wagons West Motel 208 756 4281 please mention the festival to get more local support please!
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
Campgrounds are available off site. Some are Bookers retreat 208 394 2130. Century II campground 208 756 2063. Salmon meadows 208 756 2640 salmon river elk bend 208 894 4549.
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
I'll have 3 1899's for sale plus the books and hats. David [/quote]
David, what 1899's will you be letting go of. That's the week of my big NC Off Shore Fishing Tournament. My wife wants to see some of the West. I could fish 4 days then fly out. I'd have to start talking to her now. She's a planner. I'd fly out on the drop of a dime. She has to think and organize. How close is the nearest airport? I'll ask her, we haven't done a family vacation for a couple years. Geez, I'm always the last one to the dance, Joe.
Due to insurance/liability this will not be publicly advertised. Invite only, low key, I will just have attendees sign waivers before admission. If it goes well I will worry about promoting it to larger for the coming years. Hopefully some people come. I cannot believe how nice a hall, camping site, and bar restaurant the facility has! The Manager Karen is super nice also.
"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
Angus, if u still have a table available, i will take one. will bring what i have and ready to meet some good people and shot some savages. cant wait! thanks for all your work planning this event.
Joe, I'll try to PM you later with info and pics of 1899's for sale. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
I'll give you first shot at Mickey's gun if I ever decide to sell it. I'm really busy now with company, woodcutting, etc. but will post photos and descriptions of those guns if you're interested. Thanks, David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
Thanks David, You can hold off. I just bought 3 guns and have two more to look at. Yours probably have better condition. One is an old 30-30 hunter that my friend said is not in too good of condition and his dad would let it go cheap. I've got to see what cheap is. Thanks, Joe.
The guns I'm selling are an 1899 250-3000 that is mostly gray but shot really tight groups at 25 yds. An 1899A 30-30 that is well worn but not molested and a well above average SR in 303. All were produced between 1911 and 1917. I haven't shot the 30-30 and the SR. The 250-3K and the SR are rifles that were in my display until replaced by higher condition rifles. The checkered trigger of the 250-3K appears on page 51 of my book. You've done good with your latest acquisitions. I've had to put buying any more rifles on hold for now and that's why these 3 are for sale. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
I have regretfully decided not to attend fest west that my very good friend John Angus1895 is so graciously hosting next month in Salmon, Idaho. I had the truck and travel trailer both repaired for the trip, new batteries installed, guns lined up, tinkerbells on.
John has gone to a lot of work and spent some hard earned cash preparing for fest, so I know I'm letting him down by not attending, and I'm sorry to feel the need to back out. It's not a money or a work issue, and it has nothing to do with John or his handling of the event, far from it. I know if John's doing it, it'll be done right and all in attendance will be blessed. The Savages displayed should be quite a sight!
I really encourage any still on the fence to consider going and take your Savages. It should be a really great time and weather should be about perfect.
_______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack
sorry to hear that Roy you would have been well recieved from Canada. I am still hoping to make it minus guns as i don't have time to deal with ATF and red tape.
i should know better in a week or two.
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle----Robert Alden . If it wern't entertaining, I wouldn't keep coming back.------the BigSky
sorry to hear that Roy you would have been well recieved from Canada. I am still hoping to make it minus guns as i don't have time to deal with ATF and red tape.
i should know better in a week or two.
does not look like I'll be able to make it, to many things have come up, bummer
norm
There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of even one small candle----Robert Alden . If it wern't entertaining, I wouldn't keep coming back.------the BigSky
Is this still happening? I see guys backing out and haven't seen any more info in aalmost a month and a half, any schedule of events, type of shooting, scheduled get togethers etc. Hate to drive a thousand miles to find nothing, tried to reserve a camping spot at the lodge and Karen said she couldn't do it just first come first serve.
I can still make it if we'rE having one. No hunting unfortunately, shoulder/arm just aren't up to it.
“The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
My wife and I will be there. Need 3 tables for display and one for selling books. We'll also bring a couple of guests. Four of us total. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
Here too, night before last. Termination dust (Summer is terminated.) David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
Yahoo! Unfortunately I'm not sure I'll be able to stay there and hunt. Our guests are from Oregon and we're supposed to come on home Sunday. Maybe we can send the girls home and the guys can stay. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
Speak up folks, so far we have Angus, Erich, wyo1895 and guests, and myself.
“The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
Gentlemen, I hate to do this, but I think I'm going to bow out. My uncle who's 75'ish called Monday morning asking if I wanted to go on a 3 day or so fishing trip with him. His wife won't let him take his boat out alone since his balance isn't very good. Since every weekend for me is already booked until late October, I found myself choosing between 40 hours of driving and 6 days on the road to meet with 3 or 4 campfire members versus spending time with the man that taught me most of what I know about fishing (and could still teach me much more).
I really, really hate to drop at the last moment since I said I'd be there. I've been at every one except the very first one at Jed's.
I'm sorry.
“The Savage 99 Pocket Reference”. All models and variations of 1895’s, 1899’s and 99’s covered. Also dates, checkering, engraving.. Find at www.savagelevers.com
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
This is sounding more like very small deal and without getting hooked for breaking a reservation I think I'm going to make bonus points with my wife before hunting season starts, maybe next year.
Looks like you are the last of the Mohicans. David it's your call. I will be around. I can start to advertise on the local radio. Or maybe you want to call in and talk to them. I cancelled all the fliers and local stuff to protect the members from the cookies hooked public. So I am not sure if you coming up here would pencil. If you are coming let's go hunting. Got 40 head of elk behind the house last night! The radio station is KSRA in Salmon Idaho.
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"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills
John, I'm off to the doctor in Jackson in a few minutes but would like to know if there are any decent bulls in the herd. PM me your phone number and I'll call this evening. Ulvejaeger, PM me your phone number and we'll discuss getting a book to you. I will be at the UGCA collectors gun show in Ogden October 8 and 9 or can mail one to you. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
John, I'm going to bow out completely. I have two Wy cow tags and it has actually come down to some other complicating factors that it is better I don't come. Would have really enjoyed coming if things had worked out differently. Hopefully next year will work. Thanks for all the effort you put into this. David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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