He definitely had roots from there. Working in and around Ft. Hall was extremely sporty. They would stop all the trucks and try to rob the drivers of what they could but the out fit I worked for allowed you to protect you self(I don't think there was any wouldn't). I don't think anyone had to shoot. Just showing the business end would get them off of your rig. Friday night in Blackfoot was wild, usually a fight at every bar before midnight.