Professional Hunter Ridge Taylor has taken his last great adventure. It is with sorrow that I relate the passing of Ridge. Ridge died on the morning of Saturday, June 4th as a result of cancer.

Ridge was a good friend, outstanding hunter and responsible for my introduction to Africa. He will be missed.

Sad News.

He was a great hunter and PH.

He will be missed.

I met him several times and discussed hunts to tanzania. My condolances to his brother and family.

I hunted with Ridge two years ago in Tanzania. Here's how I'll always remember him:



He was in a tremendous amount of pain during our entire safari, but he put forth every effort to make my hunt successful. You can see he was wearing a back brace in this photo. He thought he had a herniated disc. It was almost a year later that he found out he had an aggressive cancer that had spread to his lower spine.

Bwanamrm hunted with Ridge just after I left camp. Ours were just about his last safaris. Ridge was a driven guy who ran a tight ship. My trophies arrived in Houston three weeks after I got home. This typifies the kind of operation he ran.

I'm glad I got to hunt with Ridge and I'll miss him.

Very sad news.

I saw Ridge at this past SCI show and he was upbeat talking about Africa and future hunts......

My condolences to his family.

Dave

Fairwell kindred spirit ....

I am very sorry to hear this news.

He was one of the good guys.

He will be missed.

Best,
Phil
http://www.go-on-safari.com

My deepest condolences. This is sad news indeed.

Cancer sucks My condolences to his family.

It was sad news, when Ridge passed away, he was fine gentleman..His booth was across the isle from ours for a number of years in Dallas...

Though I didn't know Ridge well, I have talked to him a couple times at the Dallas show. He was always a gentleman, and I suspect a fine PH, as well. His passing is sad news! My condolences to his family, and his many friends in the USA, and other places in the world!

Throw away that back brace Taylor, and hunt pain free now!

I've known and worked with Ridge since 1991. I was fortunate to have spent time with him in camp in Tanzania and observe first hand what a first rate PH he was.

I will miss him.

My condolences as well. Although I did not know Ridge well, I did meet him and could tell he was a good guy. Another premature loss that the world could do without.

John

That's a tough break and a hard way for anyone to go, especially for an active man used to the outdoor life.

Best wishes and condolences to friends and family.

I didn't know the man, but it's clear many did and he'll be missed by many. I'd like to add my condolences to all who will grieve his loss.

Also, welcome aboard, Barbara.

Godspeed.

Russ

Very Sad. Our Deepest Condolences to his Family.

Ridges digs were in Pocotello, Id. that last I heard, does anyone have details of when and where the services will be held?

Ray,

There will be a "Reception" on Saturday, June 11th from 10AM until noon. A eulogy will be given around 10:30. The reception will be held at: Juniper Country Club, 6600 South Bannock Highway, Pocatello, ID. (Coincidentaly, this is the date of his and Lisa's 22nd wedding anniversary)

A memorial service will be held on September 10th in Jackson, WY. (In days of old, this was the traditional opener of deer season. Ridge was well known for his skills hunting trophy mule deer)

Never meet the man but I saw him in some very good videos and could tell by just watching he was one of us...A hunter...
Condolances to his family...

Mike

Ridge was honest, ethical and a hard working PH. Like Forrest, I had no idea his back pain was cancer, but when he discovered it, he faced it bravely and fought it to the end. He lived a life many of us can only dream about and left as his epitaph, thousands of memories of hundreds of hunters...