Recently some boaters have been putting in the river downstream from Farmers Union, by jumping the fence or opening (and leaving open) gates to our pastures by the river. I'm not sure of the rationale for this, as Farmers Union has a perfectly good put in. We have no problem with boaters floating thru the ranch, we have even came up with a fence system (the orange plastic) that keeps our cattle in while allowing boaters to slide under it. Other than someone cutting down our plastic fences a few years ago, we haven't had any problems with boaters till now. Please police your ranks, and get the word out, before a few bad apples ruin this run for everyone. By the way, I think some of the yahoo's in question drive a white Toyota 4runner, Colorado plates 092-EPA. So if you see them on the river, give them an earfull. Area fishing guides have also had recent problems with boaters "playing" right on top of where thier clients are fishing in Farmers Union. Please respect the fact that some of us are trying to make a living, with cattle or as a fishing guides or whatever, and don't let your play time interfere with our livelihood. A little courtesy and respect will go along way. But the outlaw 1% has the capability of ruining it or closing it down for everyone.
Sincerely,
John Perizzolo
Ranch Manager (and fishing guide)
Estabrook Ranch
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