Retirement - Blue Mountains District Biologist - Pat Fowler (Updated)

[yelp]

I wanted to let you know all know Pat Fowler, WDFW Blue Mountains District Biologist is retiring after 36 years!  

Pat worked hard for years and his professional efforts are why we have quality and healthy Rocky Mountian elk, Mule deer and White-tailed deer herds in the Blue Mountains.

Pat has helped many hunters over the years with "where to hunt" when they draw those quality big bull and deer permits!  He was a wealth of knowledge and was always helpful!

He will be missed for sure and to say thank you we are taking donations for a very special gift for him!

I am sending out some info to any friends, local hunters and guides that appreciate our Blue Mountain hunting !

(Yes I know there are no elk in the Blues)  LOL   .  

PM me if anyone is interested in donating toward the special gift (can't tell you in case Pat is watching!) or attending his retirement dinner in Walla Walla on February 4th.

Thanks Everyone!

[Woodchuck]

I would love some more info, is S.R. taking over?

[Special T]

Well a hearty Thank You is in order.. Hopefully they can find someone with the desire and love for the Deer and elk that can fill his big shoes.

[jackelope]

Thank you Mr. Fowler. You helped me out for sure.

[yelp]

Thank you Pat!

[gunnarnewt]

I don't think S.R. is taking his place....I spent an awful lot of time with him during elk season this year, and he seems very happy with his present position. Thanks Pat for all you've done! I got to watch 7 big bulls tonight at close range in Blue Creek.......Something that was unheard of a few years ago!

[trophyhunt]

Thanks Pat for the greatest elk herd in the west!  You definitely made a positive foot print in our state and many thanks from all of us. It's too bad the wolves in the next few years are going to change the herd but that's for a different post. God bless and happy trails, again thanks.

[rosscrazyelk]

I have developed a friendship with Pat over many years of phone calls. I have never met him in person but he was always nice and professional with me. Sometimes we just sat and bs about all kinds of random stuff. Hopefully whoever fills his shoes is just as professional. He was not a direct reason for me getting my Bull last season but he definately has helped me over my years hunting in the blues. Thanks Pat

[rosscrazyelk]

Good luck Pat, now you should have some time to go hunt those beautiful animals you helped so much with. you ever need a packer give me a call

[yelp]

Thanks for all of the well wishes guys. I am sure Pat appreciates them.    

[nwhunter]

Pat was one of the first guys I talked to when I drew a Blues tag and he was very helpful. Hunting elk in the Blues for the last several years has been world class and that has alot to do with Pat Fowler no doubt. I hope the fella who gets to jump in his shoes keeps the same objectives so the Blues can remain a world class hunt. Thanks Pat and happy retirement. Scott/. nwhunter

[MtnMuley]

Wishing Pat the best in his retirement.  I tried my best to draw the damn tag, but failed.  I think I still might remember a thing or two he mentioned if I do ever draw that tag.  Thanks again Pat, and I wish you the best.

[DOUBLELUNG]

Had the privilege of getting to know the man.  Pat is as avid and sincere an advocate for hunters as any biologist I've ever met. 

[yelp]

Pat Fowlers retirement dinner has been changed to the Elks Lodge in Walla Walla, WA ...Friday Feb. 4th  There was a complication with the Eagles Lodge and the dinner had to be moved..The Elks lodge seems more fitting..LOL.

[jackelope]

It would definitely seem more fitting.