Phelps Mountain - Francs Peak Bear Hunt 8-14-2021

Wyoming Jeepers head west of Meeteetse, Wyoming to Phelps Mountain and Francs Peak in the beautiful Absaroka Mountains. They are looking for grizzly bears and adventure. Check out the beautiful scenery with us!
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[@roberthallam6824]

A great video ! About 49 years ago, my parents and my little sister, 10 years old at the time went to that old cabin on the Pitchfork with Bob Jacob, then district US Forest Service district ranger for that area along with Harry Jensen, ranch manager for the Pitchfork. Bob and his wife Linda and Harry spent several nights in the cabin while myself and mom and dad and my sister drove dads Land Rover back and forth every morning and night to stay near Sunshine reservoir in dads motorhome. We were hunting elk on horseback and dad got one near the Wood River. Such wonderful memories your video brought back to me !!! Thank you !!!

[@wyomingjeepers]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad the video brought back some great memories for you. Another video that covers some of the Wood River area is our video, "Colors of the Shoshone". It may bring back some memories too!

[@AuthorMelissaCook]

The history in your post gives life to the location for me. So often we find cabins and wonder what stories can be told about them. Thank you for sharing your memories with us. - Melissa

[@OverlandPNW]

Great trip and love seeing the grizzly bears!

[@wyomingjeepers]

Thanks... Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@AuthorMelissaCook]

Elaine really wanted to see the bears up close but I’m pretty sure she would have changed her mind if that had happened. 😂 We seem to find plenty of bear signs, especially on the western side of the Big Horn Basin.

[@PaulWellner]

Fantastic!! Thank you for the treasure hunt, we had fun doing it! Can't wait to read your book Melissa!

[@wyomingjeepers]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy the book. 🙂

[@AuthorMelissaCook]

We were thrilled to have you participate and find the online treasure location. Thank you for sharing the video of you opening out package! - Melissa

[@janetmitchell1053]

I think the treasure hunt is a fun idea! Yikes! Steep hike! Looks like ankle spraining terrain! Love the drone footage, as always! Such huge country! Beautiful!

[@wyomingjeepers]

Thank you for the comment and for watching! Glad you like the content and the drone. It is a beautiful area. Happy you enjoyed the video!

[@janetmitchell1053]

@@wyomingjeepers I've really been enjoying all your videos!

[@AuthorMelissaCook]

Ankle sprain terrain near the cabin for sure. It was a great protected area for the cache though. 😊 - Melissa

[@suttoncook2358]

Those are some big bears! 🐻

[@elgincook8491]

No kidding!

[@AuthorMelissaCook]

Hahaha - Thanks for your comment.

[@touchnova]

Love your videos, grateful that you share your adventures. If summer comes and you're ever up in Montana (Park/Sweet Grass County), it would be a hoot to take you up to an old mountain mine in the area. Remote, beautiful views, Jeep trail, what's better?! 😊👍 Looking forward to your future vids.

[@wyomingjeepers]

Glad you like the videos! Thanks for watching. We might have to take you up on that offer. That is an area none of us really have been to and I'm sure there are some awesome trails and historic areas like mines and such. We will keep it in mind! Thank you!

[@wyomingjeepers]

Maybe you can email us and give us your contact information... I'll file it away in case we can make it up there sometime. Thanks! The following link as contact info for us. kzbin.info/door/61QNISnwvMuj1IcZuX3niQabout

[@AuthorMelissaCook]

We are looking forward to shooting a video out there with you. Sounds like fun. We researched the area online. Keep in touch. - Melissa

[@AuthorMelissaCook]

We should plan a date to get this in our schedule.

[@touchnova]

@@AuthorMelissaCook Hiya Melissa! Are you referring to the trip to the old gold mine here in my neck of the woods? With the late snows this year, I'm even a bit wary of late July...elevation + timber-shaded roads. I have a trade show to attend the weekend of Aug 13/14, but am otherwise open. Let me know what works with your crew and we'll make it work - Elgin has my email. :) Best from MT! (Edit - didn't realize your message was a reply to the invite thread, apologies. I can go up earlier in July for a status check on the road if that helps set a date.)

[@gregjones2217]

Well we missed each other by about 2 weeks. What a stunningly beautiful place.

[@wyomingjeepers]

It is a beautiful place. We love to go there about once a year. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@AuthorMelissaCook]

We missed the trip this year. Elaine likes to see the bears even though she is afraid of them. I like to see the bear signs. The area is gorgeous, but it isn't easy to climb around it. Please be careful not to get into a situation where you must climb a lot to return to your rig. Due to my weak lungs, I couldn't have made it back without Elgin's help. Thanks for watching and joining us for the ride.

[@Jasonrcsd]

love your videos! Killer scenery, beautiful Jeeps and friends making memories!! My only advice is for you to make more videos. lol. cheers! Jason

[@wyomingjeepers]

Glad you are enjoying the videos. Thank you for watching and commenting! We do have fun... :-)

[@AuthorMelissaCook]

We love our fans! Thank you for your comments. Yes, making more videos is on our list of things to do. We enjoy watching them long after they are released too. 🥰 - Melissa

[@wyomingjeepers]

Hi, Jason This is Wyoming Jeeper Melissa Cook. Elgin and I are publishing the Wyoming Jeepers Trail Guide and would like to use another one of your comments in our book for the featured comment on this Phelps Mountain-Francs Peak chapter. Is that okay with you?

[@Jasonrcsd]

@@wyomingjeepers it’s ok with me

[@wyomingjeepers]

@@Jasonrcsd Perfect! Thank you! We have two of your comments. The other one is on Carter Mountain. Does that one work for you too?

[@ronaldconsoliver1037]

Fun video!

[@ronaldconsoliver1037]

I’m ready for the mountains again!

[@wyomingjeepers]

Thanks! Summer is coming! You headed out this way since time?

[@AuthorMelissaCook]

Hello Denton. We all wondered where you were. Life must be getting busy with your growing family. Hope you are well. Say hello to Taylor and give the kids a kiss for us. - Melissa

[@Runamok3]

Great video. Which drone are you using?

[@wyomingjeepers]

Thanks! DJI Mavic Air 2s

[@melissacook]

Thank you! Thank you! We appreciate it. Thank you for watching.

[@bigviper64]

the poor horses out there in that coral..it is bad enough that they had to endure the Hail, but what about Grizzly Bears?…and the cattle seen on the way back down. Carry a Shotgun with ya next time with Slugs. 😊

[@wyomingjeepers]

Yes, the animals out in that area should be nervous with the bears and all. We do pack large caliber pistols when in bear country. :-) Thanks for your comments and for watching!

[@AuthorMelissaCook]

We keep our eye out for bears all the time. Dan carries a guy but I hope we never need it. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

[@bigviper64]

Better bring a 10mm pistol for backup!

[@wyomingjeepers]

We typically do when walking in griz country!

[@AuthorMelissaCook]

Yes! There are a ton of bears up there and a man was almost killed by one last summer. Dan is pretty handy with his gun on his chest. Elgin carries one on his hip. Elaine and I have Glocks but I doubt they will save us; they will just upset the bears. Haha - Thanks for watching!