About Wayne van Zwoll

An experienced biologist and writer, regular contributor Wayne van Zwoll makes his home in eastern Washington.

Fred Bear: The Early Years

Growing up with a 35-cent shotgun and a $35 motorcycle, he came to archery late, inspired by a film! I remember him as engaging, cordial, mildly surprised, it seemed, by his own celebrity. “I’ve had more than my share of fun,” he admitted with a self-effacing grin. His humility endeared Fred Bear to [...]

Fred Bear: The Early Years2020-02-21T12:22:30-07:00

When Your Bugle is a Bell

Grizzly tracks paved the dusty mule trails, in places erasing all sign of the heavy camp traffic. As dusk pulled shadows from the forest, I saw my first elk print. We’d been more than 20 miles in the saddle when we dismounted and tugged panniers, then pack-saddles, into the tack tent. To find [...]

When Your Bugle is a Bell2019-08-05T10:35:27-06:00
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