John Shelton - ext. 4051 wrote:

Last Spring when we attempted to survey a plot south of Pendleton a
recalcitrant rancher came roaring up to order us off his land. After
carefully explaining to him that we didn't work for the state and
weren't
affiliated with Fish and Wildlife he was convinced that we posed no
threat
to his livelyhood and became quite friendly.

Dear John, I'm working on an article (for Living Bird) about western
ranchers who are cooperating with bird surveys on their land. I'm
covering the whole issue of their anti-environmentalism and the root
causes of it. I'd like to include your anecdote in the story. Would
you elaborate? No need for names and concrete locations, but more
details of this encounter - what the rancher said - would give my
readers a better idea of how these families feel and why. Thanks.
Kristi G. Streiffert, 509-633-0925.