My Airedale Terriers and I have been wandering the mountains
north and east of Boise for nearly 30 years.  Buzz Lightyear was my 
last airedale walkabout buddy.    Buzz had been trained to be in
close proxcimity of big game without alarming or pursuing.  
A short working leash used for training and is always attached
to my belt.  Off leash he was controled by hand signals and whistles,
no mistakes were allowed!   He was very good.   Silence is golden,
Buzz NEVER BARKED, STALKED or PURSUED and covered a 20 yd
radius around me, never released on his own like a hound.My new buddy, 
Star (a Giant Schnauzer) is currently in the same training process.   
During severe weather (serious cold or deep snow) we either stay
 off the mountain or limit our travels to numbered roads or trails.  
My dogs also do well at alerting me to nasty critters (bear,
 mountian lion or what ever) on these occasions we exit the area
as quickly and gracefully as possible.  
Remember all non-working dogs are to be leashed at
all times on the Boise River WMA.
By not acting like preditors the mule deer & elk  often don't
waste energy fleeing in total panick.  Usually they amble off
or don't even bother to move at all as we move through.  If
they are crossing our intended path  they are allowed to go first. 
We stay to the ridge lines allowing us to be easily seen &
our intentions to be anticipated.   Popping up from gullies or
from behind bolders & brushy areas freaks out the wild life.
We make every effort to keep our distance & do no harm.   
Buzz Lightyear suddenly past away Feb. 2009.  

Camera equipment includes Canon EOS D30 &
Rebel 2Ti with an assortment of  wide angle 
zooms & telephoto lenses.