Well, we new it was coming, but yesterday we met a representative of the company that has purchased over 5,000 acres of peabody land. The wildlife refuge that surrounded our farm is, of course, our main concern. They told us that all the peabody locks would be changed, no fishing, no hunting allowed. They also said there would be patrols. If anyone is caught back there, there will be no warnings, just a call to the sherriff.

I think they said the name of the company is "West Land Company" but I could be off on that. The guy who owns it is from Minneapolis apparently. There is talk about doing some mining, and maybe an energy plant back there as well.

I don't know if this is the same people who are (rumored) to be buying up all the Peabody land north of HWY 62 or not. He did tell us yesterday that they have already begun posting the no trespassing, hunting and fishing signs yesterday.

Not the best news for a lot of sportsmen, but thought I would let you know. Also, most of you already know that the Ohio Co. portion has been purchased and closed off as well.

Lastly, the representative told us yesterday that now Peabody can not sell any permits for this area at all. I am guessing he meant the Peabody hunting and fishing use permit.

If I hear anything else, I'll pass it along.

Danny