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Comment on The Changing Midwestern Landscape by paul

paul — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:41:42 +0000

Somehow, your actual comments didn’t make it through to me. Could you send them again?

Paul

Comment on The Changing Midwestern Landscape by Dorothy

Dorothy — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:12:51 +0000

Sincerely,

Comment on A Lone(ly) Wolf & Lady Chatterly’s Lover by Bert Lindler

Bert Lindler — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:25:20 +0000

Ed Zern was a genius. And funny.

Comment on Montana’s Waterfowl Season Opens! by paul

paul — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:21:30 +0000

there isn’t a two day non-resident waterfowl license, though there is a three day non-res upland bird shooting preserve license. But, you should be able to apply for it on-line and print it out. You’ll also need the Federal Duck Stamp.

In any event, keep in mind that Friday is the last day of the waterfowl season in western Montana, though geese will be open in eastern Montana through Sunday.

Comment on Montana’s Waterfowl Season Opens! by marlisa williams dugan

marlisa williams dugan — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:29:00 +0000

Is it possible to purchase an out of state 2 day waterfowl license over the internet.
I’m flying into Bozeman to hunt with my cousin on Friday and it would be nice to have it taken care of early.

Comment on A Fond Farewell to Tom Harman by paul

paul — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:58:50 +0000

Thanks for your comments, John. It’s obvious that Tom’s untimely death was a big blow to you, as it was to many.

Paul

Comment on A Fond Farewell to Tom Harman by John Harkin (Idaho Fly Company)

John Harkin (Idaho Fly Company) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:48:17 +0000

Tom….
I wish I could have had the time to tell you in person. You and I spoke often and you gave me many good sound ideas with my company. One of which was; “Fly fishing is not an industry, it’s a disease.” I’m one of the few that knows the Pott’s Fly and you taught me the George Grant Weave. Something that will forever remain with me.

One thing I will remember is you trusted me and my business before anyone else in this insane industry would. You helped it become the success it has become today. Sometimes I think living vicariously through me. Working and spending time with you was one of the most enjoyable parts of my life. I have so many things I didn’t get to talk to you about that it’s tough to realize you are gone. You are a true friend and one person I will miss forever. It has taken me months of courage to write this. You undoubtedly touched us all.

Rest in peace Tom, we will forever miss you….

John Harkin

many thanks to Paul Vang for writing such a nice piece on our friend…

Comment on A Fond Farewell to Tom Harman by Mark Quagliana

Mark Quagliana — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:21:04 +0000

I had the good fortune of working with Tom at Cabela’s in Boise, ID. He was a gentleman and a fountain of information on so many subjects. I couldn’t get enough of his stories. Rest in peace, Tom. You are missed by all.

Comment on The Changing Midwestern Landscape by paul

paul — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:53:05 +0000

Bob, thanks for your comment. I think the reason a lot of those silos survive is because they’re too expensive to tear down. An old barn you can burn or tear down with a good-sized backhoe. Those old concrete block silos were built to last! As a matter of fact, a few months ago the New York Times (online) had a pictorial feature of Kansas farmsteads that had silos, even though there were no barns. A colorful feature, all those old sentinels of the prairie.

Comment on The Changing Midwestern Landscape by Bob Libby

Bob Libby — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:34:28 +0000

Why are silos still standing when barns and homes are gone. There is no proof that this was a home except for the silo, I know there not being used. Why do they not tear them down? Cost factor?? Or is it that they just look cool? At least I think so. Just curious or nosey.

Comment on Ground Hog Day Fact & Trivia by Victoria

Victoria — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:24:41 +0000

Loved this column, Paul!

Comment on Fishing, not catching, is sometimes what it’s all about. by Tracy Watt

Tracy Watt — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:29:03 +0000

Nice Post. Thanks Paul. My husband Ron and I fished the Yellowstone over Labor Day. Beautiful river, beautiful fish :-)

Comment on An Outdoors Agenda for August by Victoria K. Williams

Victoria K. Williams — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:32:21 +0000

Site looks great, Paul! Found a wee typo — aren’t’. Can hardly wait to taste some of those berries.

Comment on Mother”s Day Caddis – Still Waiting by troutbirder

troutbirder — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:39:46 +0000

Glad to have run across your blog. Very interesting posts as my sons and I spent many happy hours flyfishing your streams some years ago. Thanks

Comment on No Turkey Talk Around Here – Again! by ErinLangley

ErinLangley — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:36:23 +0000

I'm glad the USDA has finally started offering financial incentives to preserve wildlife habitats. Too bad it has to come down to a purely fiscal motivation for some folks, but if that gets the job done, I won't complain (too much). :)

Comment on A Fond Farewell by ErinLangley

ErinLangley — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:23:06 +0000

Candy really did have a wonderful life. I'm so glad you all were present for her send-off. A fitting farewell. As dog stories go, endings don't get much better.