The Journal of the Cascade Mountain Men June 2003 www.cascademountainmen.org

The big news for June is the successful at mining in the Joint CMM-Running Cayuse Bannack area. Rendezvous on June 12-15. “In 1862 the trails to the There’ll be blanket, fun, and Montana goldfields from the aggregate shoots for men, East were long, about 800 women, and children. Prizes miles either up the Missouri awarded Sunday morning. River to Ft. Benton, then SaniCans will be provided, South on the Mullen Rd. or but you need to bring your East on the to own water. For more Salt Lake, then North to the information, call John Abbott goldfields near Bannack. (425-392-1972) or Lee Johnson “In the spring of 1863 John (253-922-3037). Bozeman talked an old Note that we’re still going to frontiersman, John M. Jacobs, The CMM Officers have a monthly shoot in June, into going with him to find a President but that it will be on June 29, shorter route to the goldfields. Bud Maune Vice-President still at Issaquah Sportsmen’s He could then sell his services Ian Dunleavy club. as a guide on this shorter Treasurer “The ” by route. John Bozeman was a John Abbott real promoter. After many Secretary Dick Baerman problems, they did establish a Doug Bennett Dick Baerman, who now lives in Range Officers Montana, sent me a bunch of route from Deer Creek on the Bruce Fisher articles, photos, and drawings to Oregon trail, about 100 miles Vern Steward use in the newsletter. Here’s the west of Ft. Laramie, to the Booshway Montana Goldfields. This new Lee Johnson first of several historical stories Trustees you’ll see in the next few months: route was about 400 miles Walt Christensen shorter than the old routes but “John Bozeman was born Mark Eden went through the Sioux and about 1836 in Georgia. He Vern Steward Cheyenne Indians’ prime arrived on the frontier about Jim Warfield hunting grounds. Called “The Phil Cooper 1859, after leaving a young Bozeman Trail,” it saw its first Webmaster wife and three small children. Karen Martin wagon train in 1864, but was Mr. Bozeman was not very [email protected] Newsletter Editor Greg Field 206 547-4722 [email protected] contested by the entire Sioux nation. describe what we’re all about, tells a bit Many of these would-be pioneers lost of club history, a photo gallery, contact their lives on this trail from Indian raids information, advertises our muzzle- and accidents. The U.S. Army closed the loading gun show, has links to other route in 1868 because of and clubs, and allows downloading our his warriors. newsletter and membership application. “In the spring of 1867 Tom Cover Other Upcoming Rendezvous persuaded John Bozeman to go with Here’s a list of other Rondys coming up in him from Bozeman City down to the the area this summer: to the Army posts to June13–15: Father’s Day Rondy and secure flour contracts. They spent the Hunter’s Shoot, Morton WA. Contact night of April 17th at ’s Warren Dunlap (360) 496-6881. cattle camp near the present-day June 14: Forefather’s Day Shoot and Livingston. The next day, about noon, Blackpowder Extravaganza at Jefferson near the mouth of Mission Creek, John County Sportsmen’s Club, port Townsend Boseman was shot by Blackfoot Indians. WA. Call Outhouse Charlie at (360) 385- Cover’s story is what is printed in the 0983. history books, but local legend says Tom July 4–6: Rim Rock Rondy, at Upper Carver shot Bozeman for dallying with Nisqually Sportsmen’s Club, Eatonville, Cover’s wife. Anyway, John Bozeman WA. Contact Bob Brock at (360) 893-3647. was killed on April 18, 1867. July 18–20: Interlake Mountain Men “I believe John Bozeman has received Rondy, Woodinville WA. Contact Outhouse more recognition than he deserves, and Charlie at (425) 483-8883. Nelson Story [Dick also wrote a piece July 25–27: Peninsula Longrifles Rondy, about Nelson Story, which will be contact Jack Hutto (360) 452-5579. printed in an upcoming issue of this Aug. 1–3 Bremerton Brigade Rondy, newsletter] much less. Poulsbo Sportsman Club. Contact Jack “Bozeman’s success lasted less than four Prouty (360)779-9295. years (1863–67). And he left no known Aug. 7–10 7-Rivers Rondy, contact Jake heirs in Montana. Hadley at (360) 533-1626. “Nelson Story’s success lasted for sixty- Aug. 15–17 Central Whidbey Rondy, three years (1863–1926) and he left seven Coupeville WA. Contact Chris at (360) 678- children. The Story family still resides 5070. near the Great Bend of the Yellowstone, Aug. 30–Sept. 1: Ravensdale Rondy, as Lewis and Clark called this area.” Ravensdale WA. Contact Don Downing at Great New CMM Web Site (253) 630-2995. If you haven’t seen at our spiffy new Email Newsletters? web site, give it a look. Karen Martin One fourth of our members now get has done a great job updating the look their newsletter by email. This saves the and information into a great web-based club printing and postage costs and “face” for our club. It has sections that means you’ll get your newsletter sooner Trade Blanket than you would by mail. Wanted to buy: Old and unusual traps, Newhouse, Herters, etc. Call Joe Grigas Anyone else who wants to get their at 425 392-2782. newsletter by email, send your address to [email protected]. May Shoot Results

Match 1 50 Yard Score Match 5 - Trade Gun Score Bear 50 Yards 1 Bud Maune 44xx 1 John Abbott 33 2 Darrel Kapaun 42 2 Bob Tresch 28 3 Jim Knittel 39 3 Mark Mccollom 6

Match 2 50 Yard Score Tiebreaker 4 Critters 1 Mike Powell 1 Darrel Kapaun 46x 2 Ed Wolf 2 Bob Tresch 43 3 Chuck Lacher

3 Bob Bowman 37 Overall Aggregrate Standings For Matches 1 Match 3 25 Yard Score to 4 Nitemare Score 1 Ed Wolf 48 1 Bud Maune 151xx 2 Chuck Lacher 37 2 Ed Wolf 139 3 Bud Maune 37 3 Darrel Kapaun 134x 4 Bob Tresch 133 Match 4 - 100 Yard Bull Score 5 John Abbott 123x 1 Bob Tresch 41 2 Bud Maune 39 3 Doug Sommerfield 28 Fifth Match for June will be pistol

Upcoming Events

June 12-15 Joint CMM/Running Cayuse Rendezvous. Contact John at 425 392-1972. June 29 CMM monthly shoot, noon at Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club July 20 CMM monthly shoot, noon at Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club Aug. 17 CMM monthly shoot, noon at Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club Sept. 21 CMM monthly shoot, noon at Black Diamond Gun Club Oct. 19 CMM monthly shoot, noon at Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club Nov. 16 CMM turkey shoot, noon at Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club Dec 21 CMM monthly shoot, noon at Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club Jan. 17-18 Mountain Man Trade Show, Gresham OR. Gerry Lane (503) 661-2159 Feb. 13-15 Rain-De-Voo, Little Rock WA. Contact Bob Gietz at (360) 273-7862