We enjoyed this past weekend with a little R&R in the form of Rodeos and Raffles. Friday night we drove a few miles out of Boise to enjoy the Eagle Rodeo. Tucked into the hills in an unassuming location along the highway, the arena came alive with rodeo fans and festivities. The sun setting behind the rolling foothills made a perfect backdrop for a fun filled evening.
Saturday morning we headed west the the town of Nampa where the annual Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation banquet was taking place. Minimal mutton knowledge aside, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to be invited by a family friend – and who can turn down the opportunity of a great raffle? The event was held outside at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater and had nearly 600 people in attendance. We had a great time getting to learn about the conservation and stewardship of wild sheep and listen to hunting stories from all around the world. Al played a strong game in the silent auction but ultimately lost out on the ram’s head carving she was pining after. The raffle gave us a touch more luck and we ended up walking away with a survival knife fit for a jungle safari and much greater appreciation for Idaho’s wild sheep.
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