By Don Ott, Sportsmen Portal Field Staff
I had the extreme pleasure of accompanying Arianna Evans and her wonderful family and Jason Say on a Hunt of a Lifetime to capture a Miriam turkey in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.
I was a mere 18 years of age when I was given orders to do a tour of duty in Ellsworth Air Force Base Rapid City South Dakota. That was some 31 years ago. I was intrigued then and could definitely appreciate the beauty of this state even more watching the smiles of those that are experiencing it for the first time. I can't think of a better reunion then to have shared it with an angel like Arianna Evans. Her cries of joy, applause of bewilderment and her hugs of fulfillment tell a story as beautiful as the sites we encountered. I would like to thank all the people that were involved in making this little girls dream come true!
I'll let the pictures paint the story!
I don't know if we have enough gear????...
Jason's wonderful parents, Carl & Karona can't believe their eyes.
Hey maybe we should take the dog?
The "Dew" Crew...
Jason PRIOR to 2800 miles.
Scenic South Dakota 28 degrees.
"Look girls...Tourists!"
Whitetail deer everywhere!
One of many beautiful art displays.
How cool is that?
Jason studying the track...which way did he go? Which way did he go??
One of our set-ups for Arianna.
A meeting of the minds...Frank and Jason.
Beautiful South Dakota.
"Crazy Horse" a piece of History.
Arianna ready to spend the day with Daddy in her blind.
Arianna taking in the beauty of her set-up.
I was filming the entrance of Crazy Horse when a voice sounds out. When I peer around my lens, I almost fell over...it's Brenda Valentine, the First lady of Hunting! What's the chance of that.
Jason dropped his card as he was running for the vehicle!
I suggested to Jason to find a high point to call from...he asked "Will this do?"
The Angel and her Guardian.
Jason and his beautiful Miriam in the snow.
Arianna awaiting dinner as Jason embraces her.
Arianna partaking in dinner.
Arianna cherishing the moment with Jason and I.
Attempting to display the beautiful colors of my beautiful Black Hills Miriam turkey.
My magnificient thunder chicken.
This is the kind of terrain we were hunting.
Beautiful sky.
Arianna and her dad enjoying her bird.
Arianna, Bill and Frank celebrating.
Arianna, Bill, Jason and I celebrating.
Arianna, Bill and Paul.
Paul flying a flag on a round-up.
Paul lives at Crazy Horse and afforded the opportunity for Arianna to live her dream.
breath taking Badlands.
Below...Jason "hit a wall."
If we only knew what was in-store at the end of the 336 miles.
In PA, we call Potter County, "God's Country". South Dakota is definitely one step closer.
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