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Pb your going to uvm nice you going for f&w? I went to Paul smiths for fish and wildlife ( never got to finish but I looked at uvm as well just couldn't afford to go to uvm) both are great schools and I never leave my gear out of my sight my fl8 is my baby lol
Just got word that I was accepted to UVM on Thursday! Planning on majoring in Environmental Science, but that is subject to change. Hopefully I will be able to get a job with a Fish and Wildlife agency. I didn't really feel the need to look any further than UVM in my college search since I can save a bundle of money by staying at home and they have an excellent school for natural resources and environmental degrees! Also, I still get to fish all of my favorite honey holes.
Congrats Bud! Im currently in the Rubenstein School at UVM and its been amazing. The Wildlife Fisheries Biology program has also been a lot of fun, and I would highly recommend checking it out! Good luck to you and tight lines!
CONGRATS MAN Great program. I too am Rubenstein Alum. Take any course taught by Elen Marsden that you can before she retires. Her knowledge of Champlain species and ecosystems is unmatched and she will get you out physically on the water. Courses with Breck (William) Bowden will show you some pretty intricate water ecosystems that may help you pick new fishing spots. Don't let the math and chemistry scare you for an enviro sci major. They were my worst subjects (failures and re-takes) now I'm a chemical engineer that fishes on his lunch breaks.
Sure thing Pikeplucker, thanks for the pointers! As for the math, I'm glad to hear that this major has quite a bit in it, as math is one of my favorite subjects. I can't believe how many of my fellow ice anglers are Rubenstein School Alumni! Sounds like a made a good choice in a strong program. Thanks for the kind words everyone.
No offense to the vt fishery but I have to say I think nys fishery is better than vt once again this is an Opinion and not a statement of fact
". I also always conceal carry when I ice fish, because you never know what can go on when you're out in the middle of no where."Interesting you say that ..a friend of mine was filling buckets of yellow perch a couple years back while fishing alone. A group of three guys keeps working their way closer to him.. they were not catching much and my friend could hear them discussing the amount he had.. the conversation of the three individuals then turned to how they should take his catch to include following him back to shore when he leaves and take the fish and his equipment. My friend waited until he could see other people at the access and left the ice for his truck without incident... Granted I'm not saying anyone should use deadly force in this state to protect their property.... but to protect your life.... you decide.