Monthly Archives: December 2011

Grouse Feathers, Again

In 2000, the Grouse Point Almanac (now the Upland Almanac) published a collection of 20 Burton Spiller grouse stories entitled “Grouse Feathers, Again”. Of the 20 stories, two were previously unpublished gems provided by Spiller’s daughter. The other 18 were … Continue reading

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More Grouse Feathers

Following the widespread popularity of “Grouse Feathers”, the collection of Burton L. Spiller‘s grouse hunting stories in 1934, Spiller put together a sequel, “More Grouse Feathers”, which was first published in 1938. The book was an extension of the first, … Continue reading

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Grouse Feathers

Burton Spiller‘s “Grouse Feathers” is a collection of his stories published by the Derrydale Press in 1934.  It was Spiller’s first book, and consists of several numbered chapters, each covering a wide variety of topics surrounding grouse hunting.  Spiller was … Continue reading

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Meanderings of a Snake Meadow Editor

“Meanderings of a Snake Meadow Editor” is a collection of essays, stories, letters and ramblings surrounding the sport of upland bird hunting from the thoughtful and reflective mind of Paul E. Chase.  A native of Connecticut Yankee stock, Chase has … Continue reading

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Shooting Sportsman and Sporting Shot

I’ve been getting more “into” bird hunting lately, meaning I’m making lots of trips to the field, while also spending more of my reading time perusing upland hunting material. I’ve recently taken a look at “Shooting Sportsman” magazine. Just a … Continue reading

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