Wise River Productions

Winding down the season in the Beaverhead Valley #montanamoment #boysofsummer #andthehomeofthebrave (at Dillon, Montana)

It all came down to having faith in the rally cap. #boysofsummer #montanamoment #calripkenbaseball #wellthatdidntgoasplanned

Even though the winter runoff happened faster than normal this year - the summer showers are keeping the valley green. No complaints! #montanamoment #bigskyjournal #summer #americana #montana #theoldbarn #rainisagoodthing

Tech scouting today for an upcoming assignment and stumbled upon this.... Just an old fence post. #montanamoment #bozeman #summer #itsthelittlethings

Sounds of Summer - pt. 3 This here is my third and final for the day as I continue with this theme for @wonderfulmachine. It's a no brainer for me as I'm just rolling back in from my son's double header against the team from Dillon, MT. I was working the bbq along our third base line which turned out to be the most appropriate seat for today as I was forced to listen to it all unfold while doing battle with an army of burgers, dogs and brats. The soundtrack of the game varies radically as to where you plant yourself. I've had the pleasure of listening to games unfold from about every perspective... whether it be via coaching in the dugout or calling the game from the booth. And truth be told, I prefer the latter. It's the one seat where you are forced to pay attention to the game in a variety of ways while being able to play a role in how others hear it too. The crack of a bat and the call of a third strike are still within earshot and the various conversations that fill the bleachers are just out of range. It's hard to explain the beauty that is found in the sound of a ballgame. All I know is this - it can be heard from every seat and it makes me happy. This particular image was made with my phone during a recent game that I had the pleasure of announcing. And yes, that's my boy on the mound. Photo by Eric Schmidt @wiseriverproductions for the #wmtakeover #montanamoment #legionbaseball #justabitoutside (at Heroes Park At Legions Field)

@wonderfulmachine #montanamoment #montana #montanaphotographer #outsidebozeman (at Bozeman, Montana)

#montanamoment #outsidebozeman #morningwalk (at Bozeman, Montana)

#childhoodmemories #youkidsstayoffthetracks

I'm told that officially it's a "12 gauge Browning Superposed with double single triggers cir.1929." That's quite a mouthful. That being said, and in knowing how every proper shotgun should have a proper name... I went ahead and named this one "Gorgeous." It wouldn't be the first time I named somebody else's shotgun and I think it'll stick just as the others did. #sweetlips #pops #opportunity #gorgeous

May he rest in peace.

#christmasblessings (in Bozeman, Montana)

Climbing Hungarian Hill. I am probably being a bit pretentious by naming this particular slice of land - but the way I see it, the shoe fits. I've been chasing a healthy population of Huns (Hungarian Partridge) this season and I have come to the realization that they are the most difficult upland bird that I have had the pleasure to hunt. Smaller than chukar - and just as fast. And when they flush, you best be on it my friend or you'll end up chasing them up one side... and then down the other. And with the wind blowing at a steady 25 mph, you will 1) appreciate the healthy dose of oxygen forcing it's way into your lungs and 2) start to wonder if it's possible to lead these birds enough as the entire covey takes to the sky like a squadron of F-15's. The upside in situations like this is in knowing that the birds will be there for you next time. At least in theory. #montana #coveyrise #uplandhunting #missedthatsonofabitch (at Bozeman, Montana)

- J. Kemp Bartlett Jr., "Chesapeake Bay," Duck Shooting, 1947

Case Hardened Steel in a duck blind. #montanamoment #duckseason #waterfowlhunting #outdoor_life

From yesterday's "afternoon and into the night" float with a couple of buddies on the mighty Yellowstone River. It turned out that I chose a 10 mile section that was flowing much slower than I had anticipated. Translation... we ended up taking out waaaay past my bedtime and had to walk alongside the boat during the last mile+ on account of it being pitch black and not wanting to drift by our take out. Because if that was the case... #wewouldhavebeenscrewed #montanamoment #atleastwecaughtfish #ithoughtyoubroughtaheadlamp (at Paradise Valley, Montana)

He was chasing grouse up in the Bandtails today with his old man. And truth be told, I think he's a natural. #montanamoment #bigskyjournal #grouseseason #uplandbirdhunting #remingtonarmscompany #coveyrise #filson1897 #outdoor_life

I've been sitting on this portrait for a few months and it's starting to feel right. #outsidebozeman #montanamoment (at Wise River, Montana)