Yep, after all my bitching and letter writing, Three Rivers received a strongly worded letter. Didn't really think that much else would happen, but I'm glad at least something happenned. Hope the hunting is going well. Below are the contents of the letter:
Martin Smith
Wilderness Trails, Inc.
Three Rivers Rafting
HC 75 Box 61
Kooskia, ID 83539
Dear Mr. Smith;
This agency has finished an investigation into a complaint that involves one of your guided float boats making contact with a private float boat on the Lochsa River on June 16, 2007.
The investigation on this matter indicates that the contact between boats was a minor one and that there was no harm to persons or property. This agency has decided not to pursue any formal disciplinary action regarding this incident at this time.
This could have been a serious incident. It highlights the importance of taking an adequate amount of time to ensure that all other boats, whether they are private or outfitted be given enough time and space that they can operate in safety and without interference from any other boat.
In a professional operation there is no reason for close calls. There is no good reason why this should have happened at all.
This agency expects that professional guides and outfitters set the standard for conduct and safe boat operation in Idaho. IOGLB and the public hold professionals to a higher standard and we expect that those standards should be met or exceeded in every instance.
Sincerely,
Bob Lund
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Bruiser of a home opener
Right at first light Stockmaniac, Zachmo and I were posting up on a river island not far from here. I climbed up to my treestand, still hanging from last year, giving each step an extra crank or two to sink 'em in. On the top step, I swung my leg over to step on the stand and the step I had all my weight on popped. I remember thinking "oh fu%k" as I watched the foliage grow more distant. A handy 8" log broke my fall and dealt me a nasty bruise. Nothing broken, I hoped, I climbed back up. Not much luck from the treestand, but a little help from Zachmo and this nice velvety 4x was mine.
Moral of the story? Reset your steps or hunt on the freekin ground.
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Ubbie Wubbie
She's a cute little puppy huh!!! Class 3 certified but likes to be in your lap on the big waves. She goes in the beauty parlor Monday for a trim and nail cut. Looking FWD to the lower Salmon!!!!!
Monday, August 27, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Alaska
We saw so many places and took tons of pics, these are just a few. For me, this trip was a dream come true. We didn't have a plan the entire time and everything just fell into place. Our flyin was amazing, we went on a heli glacier trip followed up by glacier dog sledding, all for free. We saw the Wailers and Ekoostic Hooka for free. We went halibut fishing for free. The gods were smiling on us for sure....7000 thousand miles of driving and a month and a half of travelling, we only had four days of rain. I'm still can't believe our luck!
Alaska
This was our last adventure in AK. We took Jenny II out on Prince William Sound out of Valdez for three days catching silvers.
Alaska
Waiting for the plane to pick us up on the Yetna River.
Both pilots said "man you guys have a lot of shit!" Yes, yes we did...
Both pilots said "man you guys have a lot of shit!" Yes, yes we did...
Alaska
Salmonoids! This was on our flyin. After we figured out how to fish for these bastards, it was fun. Fly rods, on our own flies, out of Jenny, in Alaska! I still think it was a dream....
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