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 active hunters, our days in the field seem to blend together over time, with only the most memorable coming back to us years down the road. … [Read more...] about Sweeter than Candy – A Hunter’s Journal
Archives for March 2012
Along the Trail
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 the people he knew. Here’s a summary of Stearns’ stories in “Along the Trail”. The Story of a Fisherman-Also a Grizzly- This is an … [Read more...] about Along the Trail
Game Management in Montana
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 taking place in the way the department managed its wildlife species. During early settlement of the West, little care was taken to preserve … [Read more...] about Game Management in Montana