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.

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?

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.

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

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.

RV spots, bar, lodge, hmmmm.....

WELL THIS IS A NO BRAINIER,,,SOUNDS EXCELLENT!

Should this be a sticky up top?

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

where in Idaho are you so i can get distance ,

thanks norm

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

I'm planning on going. Work permitting.

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

that would be great if we could meet there great ENABLER that u are

norm

Norm I need to study a map b 4 I can give advice. But please plan on attending!

Thinking on it. Got to work out the funding.

The fest is in Salmon, Idaho from September 9 to 11?

If I was in Helena and going to Salmon, I'd take 15 south to 43, over to 93, then south to Salmon.

Savage fest west Sept 9 thru 11.

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

John, too early to say if I'll bring the trailer or not. The Toyota is far easier than the big truck towing that far.

As for the shoot, I'm up for all of it.

Nope, LBK won't be there so you can all rest easy.

Damn Steve! I'd thought there was a wee chance I'd be able to see you and Nan again without driving through anti-gun New York and MA.

We'll send ya a picture.

Well I caught 10 chanel cat averaging just about 10 pounds a piece. Should be enough...

that might be only enough for 30 hongury savages , what's for the next night ,elk, moose, cougar ,or squerril?????

norm

U know about them grey squrrels? Still can Crack a nut! We got lots of elk!

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.

Do we have an official bar for SavageFestWest yet? Massage parlor? Those are huge. Don't want to have a crisis at the last moment.

Like this:

Looks great! Thanks Rick!

It can be modified to whatever you want it to say. Just a quick example for you to think about.

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!

Still no word on the official bar of Savage Fest West? We can stand in a freakin field and show guns, but come on John, no bar yet?

Da official bar is the silver dollar in leadore. But as for Salmon I haven't picked one yet.

norm99

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!!

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.

thanks i'll check the map.

norm

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

The closer we get I find myself thinking more of it each day. I better get a table.

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!

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".

seeing as the wife has passed i might be able to make it down , but its probable to late to bring guns,

norm

I am sorry 4 your loss. Come on down, you can shoot aby of mine you want!

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.

I'll be there, I'd like to set up a table. I plan to make a FORTUNE.

I'll have many cases available

I plan on a public showing to be limited, and controlled. I will even have security and insurance. Steel head will you need ice for your table?

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

I could also close savage fest west on saturday at say noon. Then Satevening and Sunday open Lever fest west. Two separate events.

I'll be sure and pick up a few cases for Steelhead in case he's running low.

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

John, I'll provide a copy of my book for a door prize. David

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.

Lodging as listed below.

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

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?

Thank You

erich

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.

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!

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.

There are others all around and lots of federal land also.

If some one wants to let the Marlin sight know please do as I never go there due 2 computer no like sighty.

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.

Bad news, good news. We are visiting friends in Fl that weekend. My NC fishing trip is October, 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.

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.

Jeff

Joe, I'll try to PM you later with info and pics of 1899's for sale. David

K, thanks. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't Mickey's gun, Joe.

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

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

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.

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.

Look up the Salmon Elks Lodge in Salmon on facebook. They just posted pics from the porch advertising the luau to night.

does not look like I'll be able to make it, to many things have come up, bummer

norm

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.

Yep. I am still here. Been checking 4 messages. I do not know who is all coming. John

I can still make it if we'rE having one. No hunting unfortunately, shoulder/arm just aren't up to it.

Very good. It is still on! Please sign in so I know who is all coming! Thanks John

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

Is the gun show the following day still a go? I don't think you were sure at last posting.

Nope I never got insurance for a show. So it will be very low key. I am sure friends and what not will be by. But no on a real open to public deal.

Snow on the mountain this morning!

Here too, night before last. Termination dust (Summer is terminated.) David

Snow on the mountain= Elk in the hay fields.

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

Speak up folks, so far we have Angus, Erich, wyo1895 and guests, and myself.

I would like to come & view, just a member of the "public" though. Am also interested in picking up a copy of David's book. Guess I'll wait & see....

You are welcome. Should get some range time in and hot spring soaking too. If the elk are Co operating maybe some banging.

Thank you.
I'm just over the Continental Divide in MT so will skip the elk hunting this time

Well it looks like a low turn out for the first one. But what the heck....gotta start somewhere.

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.

We'll miss you Rory.

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.

John, you did everything right, just didn't happen this time.

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

Nope no bull tags available. Only cow rifle, we got two today. Bulls are draw and or archery.

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

As Ethan Edwards would say "That will be the day".

Bud, I am VERY VERY sorry for this. I feel terrible for not making it. If I had we'd be going elk hunting!