I gave Permission

[Bob33]

Wayne 1, I am impressed with your kindness.  I must admit that I was expecting a bad ending to your story: "..and then I found a dead Rio next to some dead bearded hens...".  Glad to know you were treated well.  I wish you the best for your generosity, and hope that everyone treats you with the respect you deserve.

[Wayne1]

LOL...  as of tonight...  The Rio Tom is back with 6 hen's..  2 of em bearded...  but only 3 Jake's showed up.....  I'm kinda thinkin I might know what happened to thier demise

[carpsniperg2]

very nice

[Birdguy]

I hope if they got one or more they atleast stop by and let you know how they did and say thanks  . Making sure they have your address for a Christmas card  . I guarantee if my my kid gets anything off your place he stop by each time he is over that way for the rest of your life. Just to make sure all is good pet your dogs, split wood, mow the yard, what ever you need done .

[MtnMuley]

Curious Wayne1 as to where the Rio came from, if you know?  Back in the earlier years of turkey hunting here in NCW, Rio's were the species here.  After all the transplants over the years from your neck of the woods, they're basically all Merriams now.  Seen a few Easterns killed here in the past few years (homegrown origin), but not a Rio in quite a while.

[Wayne1]

lol....  All I require is a Happy young hunter

[scottcrb]

hey wayne1 im thinking about heading out that  way next Wednesday for 4 days or so. You  still seeing those turkeys? if so til possible to hunt your land? me and my buddy can bring ya some salmon or halibut if your interested.  we got a freezer full of springers already.  hope all is well.

[Copperwood]

It's a great feeling to knock on a door and have the folks say yes. 75% of my hunting is on private land, without people like you it wouldn't be possible. Good deal

[NCnewbie]

Mr. Wayne, as so many others have already noted, I'm surprised and impressed with you giving permission to hunt.  It's nice to see that the birds you asked to be left alone have been.  I'm new to the west coast and got my first deer last season and near the colville area at that!  Adding my first turkey would be a real treat.  Sounds like you may be all booked up though.  If things cool down, I'd love to come out and try my hand.  I could probably even rustle up a few venison roasts and some burger if you like that kinda thing

[Titan-1]

Wayne is one of the best host you could ask for.... And if your in Collville you have to stop in at the Acorn and have the 4 piece chicken dinner  Yummy!!!