Winter Fall?

Subzero temperatures and record snowfalls have hammered southwest Montana over the past few days. We have picked up near 6 inches of snow again in Gardiner since early this morning. Over the past 4 days we have accumulated near 20 inches of snow. Anyone want to go fishing?

Here are some pictures from work. Stay warm where you wander.

The One that Got Away

MEMORY STAIN

I saw it! I saw it!

the mythical beast of lore!

it rose with power and glory

little mine eyes knowing of the seconds to fall before me

water exploded

current changed course

the beast charged our #4 with one thought only

it came up from the dark and leapt forth

exposing our virgin eyes and burning into our memories

his rod set, line going tight

and just for a vapor victory was known,

but NO!

our #4 did not find it’s mark

and as quick as it came

the beast was gone

ripples all that remain

the current returned to where it once left

shock from the sight began to marinate

and Dan and I managed to speak only in tongues

maybe cavemen could have understood our following 20 minute conversation

but truth be known that all fisherman know to what we were conversing

I saw it! I saw it! the mythical beast of lore!

It is here and alive!

More!

Critters are coming out of the woodwork! Here's a photo of the black bear that came up on me near the Chicory access the other night. It was a good encounter and got my blood pumping!

I got to see my 1st Badger at work on Wednesday. It was great. Right outside the office. It was neat to see him move or I should say waddle low to the ground. They are bigger than I thought they'd be. He ran off toward the hills once he started getting too much attention.

And last but not least this beautiful creature I saw on the Yellowstone not to far from Dome Mountain Ranch. Nice catch!