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My wife and I took our kids (now 13 and 15) to Yellowstone for the first time. We had been for our honeymoon in 2001, but this was before kids and long before I fly fished. Such a beautiful place, and it goes far beyond just the unique geological stuff... the Lamar and Hayden Valleys are amazing places to view wildlife. In fact we were lucky to witness a griz feeding on a bison carcass from a nice healthy distance away across the Yellowstone River (the vehicles across from us in the 4th picture down are all there to see the griz). While the brunt of time was spent touring around, my son and I did manage to wet our lines a couple of times in the Yellowstone and Soda Butte Creek. I most definitely plan to go back. Lots of walk and wade opportunities in the park, and amazing looking floats on the Madison which I may try to do next time. The folks at Blue Ribbon Flies were super helpful, friendly, and very knowledgeable (and will steer you in the right direction).

Just got a cheque in the mail from RAP today, was blown away that it was for $600. When they mentioned that they'd be sending me a reward I wasn't expecting it to be more than $50-100 tops. I was more than happy to do my part for zero reward, and I really wanted to share this with the forum in the hope of encouraging others to report poachers any time they can. Huge thank you to the Province of Alberta and the outstanding officers and wardens working to protect it, and to everyone who helps them in their efforts!!

You could always donate it (some of it) to a worthwhile cause - TU, Bow River Trout Foundation, another environmental cause or Cancer Research, MS, etc. P