Beating Cancer and Chasing Elk
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No caption necessary. The smile says it all.
No caption necessary. The smile says it all.
Big Fin's Link
You might have watched the day-by-day version of this hunt, but now the fully edited Amazon version is available.
This is a story about our dear friend, Beau Baty, fighting cancer in the winter of 2019. We were so excited when he drew his Wyoming elk tag and made plans to film him. He called shortly thereafter and told me the diagnosis. I called off filming the hunt, not wanting to add any further burden to Beau. He asked if we could keep it on the calendar, as he wanted to have a bright light at the end of the tunnel.
Beau was in really rough shape by May. I was far more worried about his longevity than I was about elk hunting. We talked frequently. It was hard to watch him and his family struggle through this. Yet, knowing Beau as I do, when he promised he would win this race, I was not going to doubt him.
By July, he was doing better and waiting for final tests to see if it was gone. In August, he got the "all clear" sign. He was committed to this elk hunt in Wyoming, having spent six points to draw the tag. I was still worried, knowing how far down his health had spiraled. But, if you know Beau, he loves being in the wild with his llamas, rifle in hand and tag in pocket.
In the end, I am thankful Beau decided to have this filmed. The story is powerful. It shows the character of a remarkable man. It serves as a reminder of how fickle health can be. And, it provides inspiration that we should live life as full as our health allows.
Thanks Beau. We appreciation your friendship and your inspiration. Thankful to see your smiling face and hear your laughing voice.
YouTube video at the link above. (Warning, it is a rifle hunt, but I suspect the story is worth the time to watch)
Big Fin's Link
If you subscribe to Amazon Prime and want to watch via the highest quality viewing experience, the link above will get you there.
Been there, congrats Beau!
^X2....Been there too. Congrats to all!!!
Hits close to home here too. Keep putting the good stuff out there!
I watched this one earlier. Unbelievable!
Another winner Randy. Thanks for your efforts.
His respect and honor for our great country was very timely. Be proud America and be willing to do whats needed to keep it for our future generations.
Was there a month ago - looking forward to watching this and celebrating Beau's success on all front's!!
I've never been a big fan of horseback hunts. They sure are helpful once an animal is down, so I have always walked my horse (except at river crossings). However, after watching this video, I have got to ask.....do most llamas possess a pretty calm demeanor? If they do, I'd use them in a minute.....they sure seemed to have a good temperament. Great video. Great elk!! congrats!
Nicely done. I want one of those llama hats.
Hard not to like them when they save so much effort and they are so well mannered.
Hard not to like them when they save so much effort and they are so well mannered.
Big Fin's Link
Medicineman asked, "However, after watching this video, I have got to ask.....do most llamas possess a pretty calm demeanor? If they do, I'd use them in a minute.....they sure seemed to have a good temperament."
Good llamas, those bred for packing in the mountains like Beau's llamas are bred for both mild temperment and large muscled bodies. I have been using his llamas for three seasons, keeping four of them at my house for the majority of the season. My wife and the neighbors spoil them when I have them settled in over on our vacant property.
If you want to check out Beau's llamas, go to the link above.
Thanks for all the kind comments.
This crew was on its way to haul out two Montana bulls; a big relief when the round trip was ten miles.
This crew was on its way to haul out two Montana bulls; a big relief when the round trip was ten miles.
There used to be a poster on the Oregon forum (Santiam) who used pack goats when going behind the gates. He had some good pics and vids of them in action carrying parts/pieces/critters. They didn't like the bears though.