Doug Borland Article

[Kyle Lancaster]

#7233

I just read Doug Borland’s article titled “Grandpa’s Ashes” in the latest issue. Quite possibly the BEST article that I’ve ever read in any hunting magazine. The challenge of the endeavor (hiking 20 miles in)! Sheep with stick bows! It looked like Dick’s bow was a self bow? The remembering tribute of family and friends! Wow what a story. Thanks Doug, Dick and Yote for sharing such a personal adventure.

Kyle

[David Petersen]

#59671

Welcome to the site, Kyle. Indeed, Doug is the genuine article, a real hunter with real ethics. I’d like to see more of him in the magazine. dave

[MViehweg]

#59737

David Petersen wrote: Welcome to the site, Kyle. Indeed, Doug is the genuine article, a real hunter with real ethics. I’d like to see more of him in the magazine. dave

Doug Borland is a special man and bowhunter. His ethics and code of conduct stand out no matter the situation in the field (truly one of a kind). When I wrote his profile for TBM a year or so ago, my greatest fear was not doing him justice. Thank goodness for the editorial abilities of Don. Seems to take a little prodding to bring out from under his rock to pen an article. I have always enjoyed his writing. However, I think we all agree the sheep article needed to be written and written well given the unique circumstances: re-living the hunt Jay and Doug pioneered 30 yrs. prior, the difficulty of the wilderness access, the spiritual connection, father/son hunt, equipment used.

Yes, Dick was using an osage takedown self-bow and scored on a MT goat in September with the same bow.

[adirondackman]

#60579

I enjoyed it so much that I had to read it 2 times. I would like to see Doug write a book about his hunts with Jay. I wish that there were more guys around like him.

[SteveMcD]

#60723

It was indeed a wonderful heartfelt story. I wish them all very well! And hope to see more articles from Doug.

[kestimator]

#60758

I enjoyed the story very much!!!

[Don Thomas]

#61398

It was a great one for me to edit, because i know all the parties, and I’ve been there. And I wish it was only 20 miles! (25 by my reckoning…) Don

[MViehweg]

#61431

Don, how about as a little tribute of that simple trek? Everyone, who read the article, throw on a 75# pack this weekend and do 1/2 of the march of 20 miles for round numbers. Sounds like a nice little workout. HA! I have told Dick that you couldn’t get 99% of the people in this world to do the round trip with a 75# (or more)pack even if the holy grail itself was at the end of the trail. Let alone the alone the simple possibility of unspoiled wilderness and white sheep upon completion. Just a truly awesome tale….BTW spoke with Doug this PM and he is pumped for the return…

[Jimmymac]

#63958

I agree with everyone, a great article indeed. Having read Jay Massey’s “A Thousand Campfires” several times, it was nice to read this reflective piece on an old hunt with new charcters. Anyone who hasn’t read Jay’s book mentioned above, get it if you can find it. A most enjoyable read and another man of ethics.

[Henry McCann]

#7872

A great story! One of the best I’ve read. A second on, “A Thousand Campfires; a book very much in the style of the Doug Borland, Dick and Yote Robertson story.

[Riverwolf]

#9099

………That article was the complete package .

One of my all time favorite T.B.M. articles for many reasons , and a big “THANK YOU” to all involved for getting it to print ! A very thought provoking piece that had me thinking of my dad , the gifts of a hunt , and life .

[steve anderson]

#10385

I got to here the story from both Dick and Yote and it was really neat to read it from Dougs point of view. It is a great article, ive always enjoyed what Doug writes.

[Alexandre Bugnon]

#10436

Another great article by Doug Borland. But, aren’t they all? Shouldn’t he write a book, instead of teasing us with a story, a memory, a Jay Massey memory, here and there? I’m fed up, I want more!!! 🙂

[Kyle Lancaster]

#11075

I re-read “A Thousand Campfires” by Jay Massey this weekend. Among several stories it told of the original trip to the Brooks Range by Jay and Doug. If anyone would like to borrow my book. Drop me a line with your address and I’ll send it out.
Take care,
Kyle

[Patrick]

#11321

Kyle Lancaster wrote: I re-read “A Thousand Campfires” by Jay Massey this weekend. Among several stories it told of the original trip to the Brooks Range by Jay and Doug. If anyone would like to borrow my book. Drop me a line with your address and I’ll send it out.
Take care,
Kyle

Considering the monetary value of that book, that’s a mighty generous offer!

[Don Thomas]

#21657

Actually, by Alaska standards, the hike in isn’t that bad, mostly because there isn’t a lot of brush on the North Slope. It’s the hike out that’s the killer. You’ve already lost about a pound per day, and you’re either packing a ton of meat or going home without any. Mark, I’ve been gone for awhile and haven’t talked to Doug, but I figure he ought to be off to a good start pretty soon? Cheers, Don

[MViehweg]

#22397

Got a text from Yote earlier today. They are heading in on 8/7. Yote promises to carry an extra load of Doug’s sheep. Should make it easier on the 2 old guys. 20 miles is 20 miles even if it’s downhill!

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