Summer 2011 Review

2012 UCO Calendar of Events:

April 15 – June 15 Spring Black Bear Season

May 1^st. - Moose, Sheep, Goat hunting licenses application due into Mt. FWP

May 26^th. -  UCO 2012 Opening Weekend - Memorial Day Weekend

May 26^th. – Virginia City Kick off Parade

June 1 Antelope and special permit hunting licenses application due into Mt. FWP

June 9 – Fly Fishing Season takes off

June 30 – July 6 Horse Adventure Week

June we will have special events posted on our web and in our e-mail newsletter

July 4^th Parade, Rodeo & Celebrate Montana Style

July 4^th Virginia City Fireworks Celebration

July 6 – 12 Cattle Drive Week

July 14 – 21 Horse Clinic with trainers/veterinarian/horse massage/lots of hand-on and riding

July 14 – 20 Fly Fishing Spring Creek Tour

July 28 – Aug. 3^rd Dusty Wissmath Fly Fishing Clinic

Aug. 4^th. Open Air Concert in Virginia City

Aug. 10-12 Virginia City Art Show

Aug. 25 – 29 Women of the Four Winds Retreat

Sept. 1 – 3 Mt’s biggest rodeo weekend in Dillon

Sept. 1 -7 Fly Fishing Bamboo Jamboree – Fishing with Cane

Sept. 1 – Oct. 14^th.   Archery Season Elk, Deer & Antelope

Oct. 22 – Nov. 25^th Rifle Season Elk, Deer & Antelope

Dec. 1 – End of the 2012 season.

Need your vote for Miranda Browne

We are so excited here at UCO: Miranda Browne has been selected as one of the top ten women hunters in the country; we need your help to make her #1.  The contest is Extreme Huntress 2012 which showcases incredible women who are hardcore hunters who have been exceptional role models for other woman who are considering heading into the field to hunt.  Miranda is truly an exceptional woman who has not only a passion for hunting, but a drive that is almost uncontrollable when it comes to helping others in the sport.  Miranda has guided and worked with us for over four years, but we have known Miranda since she was seven years old.  I know that she is already a role model to many and is truly worthy of being the top women in the county for helping  others in the sport of hunting.  

We need your vote. Miranda’s story is posted on http://tahoefilms.com/contests/extreme-huntress-contest/ were you can cast your vote that will run November 1, 2011 through January 1, 2012.   

I recognize that your time is valuable, but please encourage your family, friends, co-workers, employees, bosses, colleagues, clients, neighbors, civic, social media friends, and anyone else you can think of to vote for Miranda.  If you would like to send Miranda a message this is her email address Miranda Browne horse.fly@live.com 

Thank you so much and congratulations to Miranda.

Summer 2011 Was Full of Events

It's hard to believe the summer has already come and gone.  Although it seemed short, this has been one of the best summers at UCO. 

We had a slow start due to an abnormally rainy spring that kept the river high, fast, and murky until mid-July.  Once the river cleared up, though, the fishing was never better.  I can't remember catching so many fish!  With such great fishing, we held a fly fishing clinic.  Most of the fly fishing guides from last year here were here again;  Rocco, Dusty, Val, and Lance.  We also welcomed two new guides, Mitch and Bill, who fit right in with the crew.  As we approach September, we are looking forward to good water, hungry fish, and more great dry fly fishing.  

 Although the fishing was slow this spring, we still stayed plenty busy until the river cleared.  We kicked off the season with our week-long cattle drive that allows a glimpse of the everyday life of the Montana cowboy.  Without missing a beat, we jumped right into a fun-filled and educational horse clinic with Chris Bohenek "Horsemanship instructor" and Amy Grice "Equine Veterinarian".  We then hosted the U.S. Junior Fly Fishing Team in preparation to their trip to Italy for the World Championship's.  There was also a fundraiser for the Virginia City library held at the ranch.

As we moved into August, an event that was particularly special to me was right around the corner, my daughter's wedding.  After a beautiful ceremony and a few days of recuperation, we had a very special young lady, Megan Harmon, and family join us for a week with the Catch-A-Dream Foundation through The Big Hearts Under The Big Sky.  

We feel a change in the air temperatures as we start our fall season.  September offers some remarkable fishing along with our archery season.  We will start September hosting two weeks of fly fishing trips with Delamere and Hopkins a sporting good store in Cincinnati, OH.  Than a remarkable week with Jim Downes and Jeff Wagner hosting a Bamboo Concave at the ranch.   And mixed in with all this will be the thrill of hearing bull elk bugling, leaves changing colors and the excitement of our archery hunters sharing their stories of the day.  

From the Inside to the Outside of the Horse - July 12 - 16, 2011

UCO will host a horse clinic this summer with two top clinicians - Chris Bohenek "Core Balance" Horsemanship and Dr. Amy L. Grice "Equine Veterinarian"

This is an excellent clinic for those that are looking to enhance their horsemanship and riding abilities. This clinic is set up for you to experience arena and back country riding and presentations.  The Clinic is set up for hands-on personal care so you feel free to learn all you can and get your questions answered.  Clinic limited to 12 riders.

You will learn about:

• ·         Understanding of Horse/Human relationship
• ·         When to call the Vet/ Emergency First-Aid
• ·         Balance & Stability – “Core Balance”
• ·         Lameness –Diagnosis & Treatment
• ·         Horsemanship feel & timing
• ·         Routine Health maintenance
• ·         Low stress cowman/horseman-ship
• ·         Conformation
• ·         Helping your horse find the “release” not the “fear”
• ·         Nutrition & Feeding
• ·         Proper Positioning on the cow
• ·         Older Horse Care
• ·         Establishing patience for both the horse & rider

Techniques that work and much, much more   

To learn more about Chris: http://bohenekhorsemanship.com/   

To learn more about Dr. Grice http://www.rhinebeckequine.com/amy.html

Cost: $850.00 per person (you supply your own horse) This package includes the cost of the four and ½ day clinic, lodging for four nights, breakfast, lunch and dinner and boarding for your horse.

Cost: $1450.00 per person (UCO providing horse) This package includes the cost of the four and ½ day clinic, lodging for five nights, breakfast, lunch and dinner and use of a UCO horse. 

For more booking information and on the types of clothing that you will need or any other questions you might have on the trip contact Donna McDonald at: 1-800-735-3973 or (406) 842-5884