Michael Gondek

Live quite and beautiful life in extreme North Idaho in small town Bonners Ferry 20 miles S. of British Columbia Canada, 20 East Montana State, and 40 miles from Washington State.I have climbed and explored many mountain ridges and mountain lakes and peaks in Oregon, Nevada, and Montana. Climbed tallest mountain in Idaho-Mt. Borah and South Teton-Wyoming. Lived and worked with Shoshone-Piute Indian reservation-Duck Valley Nevada. I worked in Yellowstone National Park and traversed the interior. Enjoy snorkling in tropical places and to study aquatic life under water. A big game hunter. Harvesting waterfowl, white tail and mule deer, bear, moose, and elk. I spear fish under water.The music I like are Moody Blues(Tuesday Afternoon, Higher and Higher, Driftwood,Legend of Mind), Neil Young, Cold Play, Dave Mathews band and many others. Ping pong is fun. My favorite movies are Pay it Forward, Million Dollar Baby,Good, Bad, Ugly, Shane (everyone should see this western classic), The Natural, Jerramia Johnson,Ghost, Journey Center Earth, The original and new Kong Kong Movie,The Yearling (everybody should see this one)Star Wars Series,The old man of The Sea,Uncle Buck, Rocky Series, Steven Seagal Action Movies. My children enjoy hunting and bikes. I also participate in 1.7mile Long Bridge Swim.

I received my B.S. degree from University of Idaho Moscow Idaho in College of Forestry, Wildlife , and Range. Major course work include plant and animal science, forestry, soil science, geology, wildlife, fisheries, range science.I have been working for Federal Government as Conservationist for 28 years. The job involves working with ranchers, farmers, agencies, and land owners to improve their natural resources and environment.Improved riparian areas along streams,fish habitat improvements,upland wildlife habitats,wildlife habitat, forestry improvements, and created wetland enhancements for future generations.Custer high school coaches taught me discipline and to focus and work hard. I used this concept to get me through life's challenges. I was also very quite and meek person and never boostfull and treated my opponents with respect.I have fond memories of Custer foot ball team and track teams. I also competed in track at collegiate level and placed in the Big Sky Conference as shot putter and discus throwing the international implement. I set college record in Olympic style weight lifting in Clean and Jerk. I love Olympics greatest sports spectacle in its true form.