River Ramble - Guides Edition

In today’s episode, we are joined by an experienced international guide, Josh Edwards.  Jed, to his friends, has spent over a decade fishing and enjoying the upper reaches of the Yellowstone River.  He is here representing the Yellowstone River, outside of the Park, and the vital tributary of Bear Creek.  Jed shares with us his love of these places and why protection of them is so important. 

Today we are chatting with a beloved industry giant and former guide, Nick English.  He is here representing one of the most valuable  tributaries to not only the Gallatin and Upper Missouri River network but to the greater Bozeman area.  Hyalite Creek is a lifeline for agriculture, provides thousands with clean water, and endless recreation.  Nick is here to share why protection of this watershed is so important.

In our final Crown of the Continent episode, we are chatting with an O.G. guide and outfitter of Missoula, John Herzer.  John has fished and guided the Dearborn River in nearly its entirety over the last thirty years.  The Dearborn is a gem within the Crown of the Continent Proposal and Herzer is here to share why protection of this watershed is so important.  Be sure to tune into our Montana Headwaters Legacy Act portion of the River Ramble, airing January 7, 2021. 

In today’s episode, we are chatting with an accomplished guide and jack of all trades, Gary McDaniel.  Gary spent many seasons guiding and working in the heart of the Bob Marshall Wilderness.  He is here representing the northern end of the South Fork of the Flathead tributaries which include the Spotted Bear River, Aeneas, Graves, and Upper Twin Creeks.  Gary shares with us the uniqueness of this area and why protection of these watersheds is so important. 

In today's episode, we sit down with longtime guide and conservation advocate, Jason Brininstool.  Jason spent eight seasons on the South Fork of the Flathead, completing the expedition 27 times.  He shares why this area of the world is so important and necessary for all.  In this two part series, we will cover the largest portion of the Crown of the Continent Proposal and begin the journey at its source.

Today we are focusing on one of the most important tributaries to the Clark Fork drainage in western Montana, Rock Creek.  Here representing this special area is Russell Parks, a longtime Missoula based outfitter.  Russell knows the creek like the back of his hand and shares why protection of this watershed is not only important but so needed.

In this episode,  we chat with public lands advocate and Northwest Montana guide, Mark Fuller.  Mark has invested his life into the North Fork of the Flathead and it's tributaries.  He is representing Whale, Trail, and Yakinikak Creek within the Crown of the Continent Proposal and shares why protection of these watersheds is so important.   

In this episode, we enjoy some morning coffee with Pat Kane.  A longtime fishing and bird hunting guide, Pat spends his summers living and working on the North Fork of the Blackfoot River.  Not only is he intimately connected with this area of the world but he is working hard to protect it through his efforts with the Blackfoot Challenge.  With the collaboration of conservation organizations, we have saved the Blackfoot watershed but Pat shares why there is still work to be done and how the protection from this legislation would ensure the future of these waters.

To kick off this special edition series of the River Ramble, we sit down with Hilary Hutcheson.  Career guide, fly shop owner, industry icon, and all around badass... Hil shares with us why furthering the protection of the headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Flathead is so important.