Bridger lost his fight with Cancer

[eric]

Rich Peterson AKA...Bridger, has passed away after a fight with cancer. RIP

If this has been posted already please delete

[albravo2]

Sorry to hear. RIP Bridger.

[yama49]

Sorry to hear Rich was huge for residents hunters. RIP

[scoutlt1]

Damn..... :sad:


RIP

[Blainer]

Condolences to friends and family. Sorry to hear, he shared some great adventures with us.

[Ourea]

Utmost respect to Bridger and family.
Sad.

[dougan]

Sad news sorry to hear

[Salty]

Real sad I had no idea, he'll be missed here he was a great contributor and a champion for resident hunters. My deepest condolences to his family and other loved ones.

[Big Lew]

Most sincere condolences to his family and those he was close to.
Such a dreaded enemy that has taken so many of us.

[MB_Boy]

So sorry to hear, condolences to family and friends.

[Grumpa Joe]

Condolences to all his family and friends.

[325]

So sad. RIP

[srupp]

Had no idea. Very upsetting news.
May he Rest In Peace.
Condolences to family and close friends.

Thank you for the update.

Steven and Susan Rupp

[mpotzold]

Well that sure caught me off guard!:shock::(
A post I'll never forget from 2015
We had something in common. I bought my first rifle 30/30 Win. in 1965 from Foxie Wolf's Gun Shop at Charlie Lake.

Re: The good old days
Bridger responds-I started hunting in the peace in 1966. I too bought my first rifle from Foxies Gun Shop at Charlie Lake a 7mm mag. Hunting seasons were unreal. Moose season opened August 1 closed December 15th long seasons and few hunters were the norm. Moose hunting was unreal. I remember seeing a hi boy truck and trailer with nine Bulls laid out in a row. Guys would routinely shoot Bulls on the high side of the road for easier retrieval.

Sheep hunting then about the same as now, but way fewer resident hunters. Sheep hunting spiked in the late 80's early nineties after the governments predator management program in the 80's. Can remember several times seeing bunches of 20/25 rams mostly legal. On one trip into the Besa country we saw 47 legal rams in four days.


Elk were here not as wide spread in the peace as they are now, but numbers in the Tuchodi and Gatho were phenomenal. This is hard to believe but one day at the head of dead dog we saw 64 bulls in one day. Back then you rarely saw a grizzly bear or a wolf track. Not that way now and those great elk herds are gone.

My sincerest condolences to his family & friends.
RIP

[todbartell]

RIP always enjoyed what he brought to the forum

[BimmerBob]

RIP, another loss of significant note in our hunting community, condolences to the family may your many great memories of past times bring some comfort during this sad time.

[40incher]

Rich was a classic.

He chose no favorites but was always true to his word!

Likely, he is the main reason we are still hunting Stone's on GOS ... and so we should be! Let's keep fighting that good fight for him!!

Happy Hunting Rich ... Rest In Peace!!!

[bearvalley]

The hunting world has lost a true ambassador with Rich’s passing.
RIP

[Mtn Wonderer]

Bridger, gave me some information on a place to hunt stonesheep. I took my family in on Back pack trip 17kms in.

We saw lots of game just no legal rams, although I am sure they are there.

Thanks for your generousity. Rest in peace, and may you hunt the high wild mountains for an eternity.


MTW

[Bugle M In]

Firstly, my condolences to the family, and I hope things will be easier in time.
I had been wondering why some of the regulars were not on this site as often anymore, Bridger was one of
the one's I was thinking about.
I actually thought that at one point I might get a response from him on my Spences Bridge Ram thread, and
had thought at one point he would respond, with some wisdom, as I recall sheep hunting was a big passion of his.
Sorry to hear of the news....best wishes again to the family.

[Weatherby Fan]

A great contributor to HBC, will be sadly missed for sure, always loved the sheep picture in his avatar.
please accept our condolences, my thoughts are with his family
Respectfully.................

[BillyBull]

Just a dam shame .... my condolences to the family and friends. 

[scotty30-06]

Rest in paradise brotha

[Stone Sheep Steve]

The BC hunting community has lost a champion.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Thank you Rich for all you've fought for over the years.
You've left some big shoes to fill.

RIP

SSS

[quadrakid]

very sad,he was a great contributor to this site. i respected his opinions.

[Dirty]

A true shame he was a kind and generous person. I remember spending much of my free time in college at the library reading the stories he had on his website. He mentioned putting those stories into a book, which I sure hope will be done. He will be missed by many.

[wideopenthrottle]

although I didn't know him, the loss of a hunting brother is felt...best wishes for his family and friends in this difficult time...

[calvin L]

RIP RICH ! So sad , Thoughts and prayers go out to his family

[Fisher-Dude]

Rich has been an inspiration for many with his tireless advocating for fish and wildlife.

The hunting community, and conservation, is diminished without his ongoing efforts.

RIP Rich, it was an honour to know you.


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[goatdancer]

RIP Rich. You will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

[Mulehahn]

Only met him a few times, but could tell he was one of the good ones. A true loss to everyone who loves the outdoors. RIP Bridger

[BStrachan]

RIP Bridger and my condolences to the family

[Knute]

RIP Bridger.

Condolences to friends and family.

[boxhitch]

Gone from us, but likely banging over tables and shooting out the lights elsewhere, cuz thats what he liked
RIP Rich

[HarryToolips]

RIP Bridger, and condolences to his family and friends..

[Spy]

Horrible to lose a member, my condolences:-(

[VI Blacktails]

He was my hockey manager when I was 10 years old (played with his son Doug) We won everything that year including a tournemant in Cleaveland Ohio.Condolences to the family. Mark M

[rocksteady]

RIP...

Unfortunately it is a fate we all have to meet...

Shoot straight and keep your powder Dry Bridger..

[fuzzybiscuit]

Sad news indeed. He was always a welcomed addition to this site.

Condolences to his family and friends.

[moosinaround]

RIP Bridger! All full curls in the happy hunting grounds! My condolences to his family and friends! A true Hunting champion! Moosinaround

[northernbc]

Condolences to his family. Hard times that disease sorry for your loss

[IronNoggin]

Very sorry to hear this grim news.
Although I did not know him personally, I liked to follow his writings here.
He was well rounded, and offered sound advise on many occasions.

Sincere Condolences to his Friends & Family.

RIP Bridger, you will indeed be remembered...
Matt

[hunter1947]

So sorry for Bridger and family and friends it not fair that humans have to leave this world so young ,,my condolences goes out to his family and all friends..

[Buck]

Thats a shame will miss his views here.Condolences.

[SSG-man]

RIP
Condolences to all that knew him.

[pg83]

Tough news. We lost a good one. RIP

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Well that sure caught me off guard!:shock::(
A post I'll never forget from 2015
We had something in common. I bought my first rifle 30/30 Win. in 1965 from Foxie Wolf's Gun Shop at Charlie Lake.

Re: The good old days
Bridger responds-I started hunting in the peace in 1966. I too bought my first rifle from Foxies Gun Shop at Charlie Lake a 7mm mag. Hunting seasons were unreal. Moose season opened August 1 closed December 15th long seasons and few hunters were the norm. Moose hunting was unreal. I remember seeing a hi boy truck and trailer with nine Bulls laid out in a row. Guys would routinely shoot Bulls on the high side of the road for easier retrieval.

Sheep hunting then about the same as now, but way fewer resident hunters. Sheep hunting spiked in the late 80's early nineties after the governments predator management program in the 80's. Can remember several times seeing bunches of 20/25 rams mostly legal. On one trip into the Besa country we saw 47 legal rams in four days.


Elk were here not as wide spread in the peace as they are now, but numbers in the Tuchodi and Gatho were phenomenal. This is hard to believe but one day at the head of dead dog we saw 64 bulls in one day. Back then you rarely saw a grizzly bear or a wolf track. Not that way now and those great elk herds are gone.

My sincerest condolences to his family & friends.
RIP

Thanks for digging up Rich's post, mpotzold.

Really appreciate this quote.

SSS

[sparkes3]

rip bridger

[Sitkaspruce]

Wow, another good one gone!!

He was a huge supporter of wildlife and all those who enjoyed them!!

He will be missed by all!!

RIP Rich, the Peace will be a little more empty with you gone!!

SS

[Darksith]

We lost a great guy...RIP Bridger

[Gateholio]

I was just thinking a little while ago we hadn't heard from him lately. This is very sad news.

COndolences to his friends and family.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Condolences to Family and Freinds - RIP Rich - RJ

[Rattler]

So sad😟. He had a tonne of knowledge and shared it regularly here on hbc.

Condolences to his family.

[Jagermeister]

I met Rich at a BCWF convention in Vernon so very long ago. He wasn't just a Champion for resident hunters, no, Rich was the King of Champions.
Condolences to his family and close friends.

[luckofthedraw]

Sorry to hear the sad news. RIP Bridger. Condolences to his family.