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Enjoyed reading that. You're right about how well written it is. Wayne outdid himself with that one. And, a great tribute to the Col. Thanks for posting the link. DF
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Thanks for posting, great article
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Thanks, Pappy. I needed that. Whelen's was a life well lived, and van Zwoll outlined it nicely. Would that ethics and aesthetics within the general population today mimicked Whelen's, huh?!
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A great read at two in the morning, thanks!
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Great reading. I really enjoyed that. WVZ is a helluva writer and glad he took the time to do it.
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From an historical, cultural and educational point of view, it may be "enlightening" to realize that "up here in Canada" the .35 Whelen is still a relatively unknown entity among hunters, and in places unknown even in relatively successful "gun" shops. A couple of years ago when I returned a cheap Vortex scope to the shop where purchased for a replacement, the shop manager asked what rifle was it going on. When I told him on a .35 Whelen for a bear hunt, he asked: "What's a .35 Whelen?" And that was not in a back country store. I'm not sure when and where I learned of it myself, but as soon as I did I wanted one. And today, it's still one of my all-time favorites. But the article by Wayne von Zwoll on Col. Whelen certainly added flavor to that appreciation. Bob www.bigbores.ca
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Don't have time to finish this but it is excellent so far. Thanks.
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I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first
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Good read. Thank you for posting, Pappy.
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Good stuff, I did this too. After reading about Townie's Northern BC exploits, I made a 1 month long solo sheep hunt in the early 80's Much of the Alaska highway was unpaved, Ft Nelson was pretty rough then . Stone Sheep were plentiful once a hunter was a days distance from Alaska Highway. I returned later on with other hunter and worked for an Outfitter one season. Yeah, a horseman needs to know knots and rigging. A one man diamond hitch, a box hitch, a bowline, are the minimum to get by. We use Sawbuck packsaddles, even today Some horseshoeing ability is a must, the fronts on the pack horses can be a #4. Draft cross types. I still wear wool, it is essential...topped with a felt hat. Don't forget the 30/06.
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Always enjoyed Wayne's articles. He outdid himself here.
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Wayne writes extremely well. Guessing he has an engineering degree.
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Wayne writes extremely well. Guessing he has an engineering degree. Actually, I am pretty sure he has a Ph.d in natural resources from Utah State University. He is one of my favorite writers. I only wish I saw his work more often. I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve read by him.
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From an article interviewing Wayne:
“My doctorate in Forestry (or Wildlife Policy) focused on post-War changes in hunting motive and method, and their effects on wildlife management — a study that dovetails into my keen interest in history, and my writing focus on big game hunting, rifles and ballistics.”
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I don't know if Townie hunted in Africa. I have not, and it doesn't call me. Seeing the north, Alaska, the Yukon and my home- British Columbia is more interesting to me This is the last of the wildness a hunter can experience on this continent. Sheep Hunter, I mean. Of course I am no gunwriter, gun, bullet or powder maker etc to need to air out all the new offerings. Shooting is a lock on a n African trip. Folks, treat yourself to at least see our North Country....just bring along a little bug repellant. Maybe, a mosquito net and your best Digital SLR camera. The landscape can be awe inspiring.
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