Our Story
At Way Up West Outdoors we believe that luck is a very small piece to success. Luck accompanied by hard work before and during the season increases likelihood of notching tags. Although, we know that that's not always the case. This blog is designed to share our hunting adventures, be transparent in our successes and failures, while inspiring and informing along the way.
Jess Laughter
Growing up in Western Idaho I was predisposed to a life of outdoors and hunting. As an only daughter to my dad I was lucky enough to tag along in many hunting, fishing, trapping, and camping endeavors. Primarily my dad's passion and hobby was upland game hunting and everything that has to do with it. From charity pheasant drives with Pheasants Forever, training German Shorthair Pointers, to running the hills for chukars, there wasn't a piece that he didn't enjoy.
When it came to big game hunting, the sole purpose was to put meat on the table for our family. A deer or an elk hanging in pieces from the rafters in the garage was a normal fall scene. Luckily, my dad's passion for pursuing wild game and spending time outdoors rubbed off on me.
Over the last few years I have put my focus on archery hunting. With a little bit of luck, lots of hard work and determination I have been able to find success early in my archery journey. The challenges and success along the way have kept me coming back for more every season.
If I had to pick one thing to hunt for the rest of my life it would have to be rutting bulls, bow in hand, right here in Idaho.
Steven Laughter
Growing up in Northern California, big game hunting opportunities were few and far between. With that being a struggle, waterfowl and abalone diving were main staples on the weekends. Finding rare success while having to road hunt for deer, my drive to explore the deep wilderness sparked. Having a dad, older brother, and friends who shared the same passion for the outdoors we were able to fumble through California OTC tags with minimal success. Instead of letting my drive die off due to the failure it only drove me harder to succeed. Success is a nice byproduct of the hard work but I truly enjoy the journey along the way.
Early on I can contribute some of my failures to lack of physical fitness. Quickly realizing the necessity for fitness brought it directly into my main focus and never letting it be a limiting factor again.
Now living in Idaho and having ample public land to explore you can find me in the woods every chance available. Moving to Idaho has not only improved my opportunities in the outdoors but I was able to find a woman to enjoy every adventure with. We continue to learn and work hard at our favorite hobby.
If I had to pick one thing to hunt for the rest of my life it would have to be velvet muleys in the high country.
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