Me too.

I just received my magazine today. I read the story, and I too thought it was very well written. Thanks for the heads-up, Walt!

TTT

Those of us who grew up in one area hunting, fishing, and/or trapping and then served in the military can really identify with this story. I remember sliding the 17' Grumman into the Black River in the spring of '75 after four years away and visiting the back sloughs where I had hunted, fished and trapped throughout my childhood. The first campfire on an island where I thought of all the fellas I shared stories with overseas and how we all couldn't wait to get back to the world to pick up the pieces. Most of us did, some of us didn't. A well-written piece.

My July issue arrived. I would have eventually read the article without your heads up but I skipped right past Lew and Charlie to the last page because of it.

It was good reading.

It'll never fail to blow my mind how someone with a story like this can vote for the people that want to destroy their current lives.

If it is John,,,,,He Is smart........

Finally got mine today. Looks a little beat up.

Same here.I was starting to wonder if it was even going to come at all.Been getting that magazine since 1973.

Hello,
A friend of mine sent me a link to this thread a few days ago and I just wanted to take a second to thank everyone for the kind words about the story. It was something else to see something I had written compared to a couple of other stories that I hold in such a high regard and was one of the best compliments a fella could receive.
I do a lot of outdoor writing and have several stories in Fur Fish and Game, Muzzleloader magazine and a couple of others but, this one is the only one I can think of that I have integrated anything about my military service into. Most are hunting, fishing or trapping related. A deer camp to remember from November 21 is similar but speaks on and about the passing of the people that taught us what we know today and how the world around us is changing. If your a fan of old school deer camps it would probably be something you would like.
The river I spoke about in Fishing with Papaw is the Russell Fork. If your ever in Southwest Virginia and near a place called The Breaks. Do yourself and your eyeballs a favor and have a look. Its the deepest gorge east of the Mississippi and the old Russell Fork runs right down its center carving a little deeper every day.
I just wanted to say again. Thank you. Seeing someone compliment a story you have written for me personally is worth more than the few bucks you make off having one published. Sometimes you see just how many of us out there share the same experiences.

Been there.A beautiful place.

Great write up old red beard!

Another great quote from Aldo Leopold . . one I had not seen before.

Why is July's out yet

330 July 24. Ol red beard great story, SWVA boy here also. If you ever have a need to wet a line with someone give a shout. Eric

oh, I was wondering