folks, idaho is full of fascinating things. i thought this was a interesting story
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Here you go see and hear the man.
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Even better try this one
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Thank you for sharing that Johnny, I enjoyed reading it.. what a shame he isn't going to be buried there.

thanks for posting that link matt. as much time as i spent out in the northwest i still feel the need to get back out there. as tough as things got for me out on the road i will never regret the time i spent out there.

Dugout Dick was featured in Cort Conley's book, "Idaho Loners: Hermits, Solitaries, and Individualists", published in 1994, along with Sylvan Hart (Buckskin Bill) and a dozen others who lit out for the territories and lived a solitary life.  Well worth reading, if you happen to see a copy.

"Cougar Dave" Lewis lived beside Big Creek on the western side of the River of No Return in the 30's.  Didn't like cougars, apparently, and hunted them relentlessly.  I've spent a good bit of time in that area, and know it pretty well. 

One of them, (Bill Parrott, I believe) lived in the Selway/Bitterroot country for over twenty years before anyone ever knew he was there.

Far as I know, Zimmerman was the last of his kind.  But who knows...there may be others up there.   ;)

Best,

George 

Good posts and a good read.

Glad some of these guys are still around.

Charlie