Only thing I might not like about the West

[Trout&Trees]

The only the thing I think I might not like about the West is the lack of hardwoods. Coming from a forestry background and having grown up in Wisconsin where there are many diverse hardwoods, I've learned to appreciate the variety of trees here. It seems like aspen and birch are the only hardwoods present out west along the Rockys. It may not be so much that I dislike that about the west, but rather I'd miss the hardwoods of the Midwest. Never the less, I have my eyes set on Idaho for permanent employment come graduation this December, but we'll see what happens. Trout, trees, mountains, elk, white-tails, even salmon, rural, and much much more... I can't see not falling in love with Idaho.

Other than that I can't think of any reason not to like the West. So is there anything to dislike about the West? Or any comments?

[stillhunterman]

I can't think of a SINGLE thing that I dislike about the west (Rocky Mountains specifically). I've been all over the country and all places have thier own atmosphere to enjoy, but I have a special place inside for the western landscape. I have no doubt you will come to love it for its own merits in no time at all...best of luck on your new position!

[m gardner]

The wilds of the rockies is beautiful, dangerous and a place to feel truly free. If you're an outdoorsman you should love it.
Mark

[sneekeepete]

Hardwoods are beautiful in their own right but nothing compared to the rocky mountain west. You will see for yourself I am sure.
Well I would have to say wolves and all their liberal peta freak followers are one thing not to like.

[Trout&Trees]

It is much appreciated stillhunterman, but I don't have anything lined up just yet. I'll be sure to try my hardest though.

Wolves are the talk amongst white-tail hunters across the northern half of Wisconsin as well. It's kinda the same story of reintroduction as it is in the West. So I'm used to it.

I can't imagine not liking it in the Rockys. I've never been further west than Fargo, ND, but it has been very much anticipated. Last night I was watching Idaho trout fishing videos on youtube and I was in heaven. I just might even shed a tear when I catch that first cutthroat, and I know I'll be in awe when that first mountain becomes apparent through the haze.

[paladin]

The only the thing I think I might not like about the West is the lack of hardwoods. Coming from a forestry background and having grown up in Wisconsin where there are many diverse hardwoods, I've learned to appreciate the variety of trees here. It seems like aspen and birch are the only hardwoods present out west along the Rockys. It may not be so much that I dislike that about the west, but rather I'd miss the hardwoods of the Midwest. Never the less, I have my eyes set on Idaho for permanent employment come graduation this December, but we'll see what happens. Trout, trees, mountains, elk, white-tails, even salmon, rural, and much much more... I can't see not falling in love with Idaho.

Other than that I can't think of any reason not to like the West. So is there anything to dislike about the West? Or any comments?

Mind numbing winter!

[ABert]

Don't worry about hardwoods, there are plenty of them in the river bottoms out West. Not up in the mountains,though.

[maintguy47]

The only thing I could think of you not likeing out west is a few people thet come from back east.

[Trout&Trees]

Well, I should be able to adapt to the winter snow and cold pretty easily. I don't like it, but I deal with my fair share in WI. You can't beat four seasons and that wouldn't be possible without winter. I'm glad people like it where it's warm. They can all pile up in Florida for all I care.

I figured the streams and rivers would be the one place there'd be hardwoods, but I hardly notice them in pictures. Never the less, that'd be all the hardwoods I need to make me happy.

Haha, maintguy, I honestly couldn't agree more. I definitely understand, but I guess I'd be one of them, too. It'd only take me a day of residence in Idaho to be like "dang them Wisconsinites!". Actually, I have that mentality right now.

[fatrooster]

Wolves, mustangs, movie stars and liberals. fatrooster.