Quick Trip To Montana.

[Tarhunt]

Long story short. My son who's in the Air Force flew to Jersey ten days ago to buy a pickup truck here and then drive it back. We finally purchased one and I just couldn't let my 23 year old son drive the 32 hours back to his military base. I rearranged my work schedule and drove out with him back to Montana.  Took us two days. Got there late Saturday night and then went duck hunting Sunday afternoon up near Brady. Had a constant 25 mph wind but, managed to shoot a few ducks. We went back out on Monday afternoon to hunt a few ponds before they totally froze over. Shot some mallards, a green wing teal and a goose. The afternoon temps were 38 degrees. I flew out early Tuesday morning. Here are some photos. Glad to hunt with my youngest son. Don't get to see him much. Spend time with your kids before they grow up. 

 

 

 

Edited November 21, 2024 by Tarhunt

[Tarhunt]

Such a beautiful state. 

[Otter]

Great trip great State!  I lived there for a brief period.  Why did I move back to NJ ?

[splitrockoutdoors]

Very cool!!  Just curious why buy the truck here with the long drive back?

Edited November 21, 2024 by splitrockoutdoors

[Tarhunt]

3 minutes ago, splitrockoutdoors said:

Very cool!!  Just curious why buy the truck here with the long drive back?

The trucks out there especially around his military base are crazy expensive. The dealers take advantage of them. So, my son figured it was cheaper to fly out and purchase one here and drive it back. Plus, Montana doesn't charge sales tax. So, he saved more money. It's ashame that the dealers are such dicks out there. 

[Sako76]

It’s a tragedy what car dealers do to servicemen around military bases!  Same thing for U-Hauls and hotels!  Despicable people !

[MGHunter66]

Awesome John, it’s great to see you spending time out there with him and having a blast

[Russ 11]

Nice trip John . What kind of truck did David settle on ? 

[Tarhunt]

3 minutes ago, Russ 11 said:

Nice trip John . What kind of truck did David settle on ? 

2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2 crew cab 4wd. He did not want a full size truck. Perfect for Montana.

[Tarhunt]

9 minutes ago, MGHunter66 said:

Awesome John, it’s great to see you spending time out there with him and having a blast

Thanks Mark! 

[Recurve hntr]

Man what beautiful scenery. Great trip!

[nmc02]

TOYOTA TACOMA 

[Tarhunt]

1 minute ago, nmc02 said:

TOYOTA TACOMA 

That's what he originally wanted but, they were all $6,000 to 8,000 more than he could afford. 

[LittleM]

That's awesome!  You might have convinced me to take a quick trip to MT.

[archer36]

Terrific.