Most hunters don’t keep journals, but they should. Paul Vang stresses this point in his new book, “Sweeter than Candy, A Hunter’s Journal”, and he sets an example by sharing with us some of his more memorable hunting experiences. For … Continue reading
Greg Tuttle wrote this review of Marshal Stearns’ rare book “Along the Trail”. “Along the Trail” was written by Marshal Stearns in 1936, his third book. It is a compilation of his experiences while hunting and fishing and also describes … Continue reading
In 1971, the Montana Fish and Game Department published a book aimed at educating folks about the management of game animals in the state. “Game Management in Montana” was very timely, as up until the period, some drastic changes were … Continue reading
Reprinted from the March 2012 issue of the Northwoods Sporting Journal While most of us enjoy many facets of the outdoor sporting life, some folks become so captivated by a single species or outdoor activity that it’s tied to their … Continue reading
I’ve recently become acquainted with Andrew M. Wayment’s writing as a reader of his “Upland Equations” blog where he writes about all things upland bird hunting. I enjoy Andy’s enthusiasm and his writing style, so I was grateful when he … Continue reading
“Firelight” was Burton Spiller‘s third book, published in 1937 by the Derrydale Press. Unlike many of Spiller’s other books, this one is not about grouse hunting. Instead, it’s a collection of 10 captivating hunting and fishing stories. Aptly titled, the … Continue reading
“Dud Dean Maine Guide: Tales of Hunting and Fishing” is the 1974 reprint of Arthur MacDougall Jr.’s “Dud Dean and His Country”, which was originally published in 1946. Aside from having a different cover and publisher, it’s identical to the … Continue reading
In 1946, Arthur MacDougall, Jr. published “Dud Dean and His Country”, another collection of his popular Dud Dean stories. Dean was the fictional Maine guide who was the cornerstone of most of MacDougall’s writing. Tales of Dud Dean’s adventures captivated … Continue reading
“Drummer in the Woods” is a collection of 21 grouse hunting stories written by Burton L. Spiller and published in 1962. Published well after “Grouse Feathers” and “More Grouse Feathers”, the stories included in the book show a marked maturity … Continue reading
I’ve recently enjoyed reading Paul Fuller’s “On Point” column in the Northwoods Sporting Journal. From Durham, New Hampshire, Paul is founder of “Bird Dogs Afield”, the self-proclaimed “complete video magazine for upland pointing dog enthusiasts and upland bird hunters”. You can check it out at www.birddogsafield.com.
I found Paul’s site the other day and have been watching “Bird Dogs Afield” episodes ever since. The episodes are aired on local New England television during the bird season and are available on the website afterwards. While geared towards New England grouse and woodcock hunting, Paul and crew also traveled to Kansas for quail and pheasant hunts, and to other Western destinations, which are showcased in several episodes. You can also read reprints of Paul’s Northwoods Sporting Journal columns on the site.
So if you haven’t been there already, check out Bird Dogs Afield. If you’re an avid bird hunter, I think you’ll enjoy it.
