I read dozens of books every year, if not more, related to hunting and ive seen plenty of good books, a few great ones and a handful of awful reads too. We asked editors to tell us their picks for the best outdoor fiction. Top 10 hunting books of alltime grand view outdoors. This book is rife with great story telling, laughable gaffes, and exciting hunts. The third edition of the best ironman triathlon training book in the market, this updated volume contains timeefficient training methods that have been honed over the years and have been. Click on the links below to read the deer hunting stories. Great hunting adventures this book is for those readers who want to live a hunters adventures vicariously in the vast expanse of the awesome british columbia, canada wilderness or perhaps those hunters who have experienced the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, wherever they live and enjoy reading about other hunters experiences and even reliving their own adventures. Hell be stopping by limitless genetics and pinnacle whitetails to check. Long story short, a few years back, i was doing some smallgame huntingdeer scouting, when i heard this loud rustling sound, along with this eerie flapping sound behind me. We were hunting a military proving ground where the clear cuts were made by bomb blasts.
Funny story about hunting hard luck hunters this true story about two hunters from michigan was originally reported on a news program. Steves passion for god, family, and hunting make his stories entertaining and chockful of insights and. The top 20 books for hunters and anglers outdoor life. Then when we get a bunch maybe i will add them to the magazine section of our website under first deer stories or something like that. Ever wonder where your favorite deer cartridge came from or what inspired the latest whizbang introductions in recent years. I mostly hunt, fish and forage in northern california, but i travel so much you will see stories from all over america here.
Other short stories by caitlin timmerman also available along with many others by classic and contemporary authors. But when things do go according to the book and youre taking out your. And not only is it fun to actually hunt, but its also fun to read about hunting, such as proven tips on how to ensure a successful deer hunt on your next trip or thrilling stories about other peoples successful hunting trips. Henry e prantes great hunting adventures short stories. Bear archery produced its black bear recurve bow from 1972 to 1978, and for christmas 72 i scored. He just started hunting deer this year, so i thought it would be a cool gift. I heard the colorado hunting stories, though, told by my fathers friends, and i. As a child, rinella devoured stories of the american wilderness, especially the. First time hunting stories are the best hunting stories. We had an equally good time and once again it ended better than i could have ever hoped. We saw tracks comin n goin, so we figured a deer might happen by at some point. Full online text of the hunter and the bear by caitlin timmerman.
Bestselling author steve chapman a look at life from a deer stand, over 300,000 copies sold spins adventuresome hunting tales based on reallife excursions. The hunting story follows human language back to the very beginning. Huntings best short stories various authors hemingway, quammen, mcgaune, bassall fine writers and all masters of the short story. These hunting stories will make you laugh out loud. Try to keep your deer stories to 500 words, and make sure you send a quality jpeg photo of you and your deer. I also though it was neat that there are hunting rules printed inside the front cover. Jul 01, 2010 bestselling author steve chapman a look at life from a deer stand, over 230,000 copies sold spins adventuresome hunting tales based on reallife excursions. Jan 18, 2018 these hunting stories will make you laugh out loud. I had a mental image of the thing charging and sending me spinning around and around like a cartoon in the hammock. What stands out for me though is the fact that the drurys use real hunting experiences and stories to illustrate each lesson or strategy. Dont forget to add your full name, county of kill and date of kill so that we can give you credit for the story. The deer hunting book is a wonderful collection of deer hunting short stories for boys and girls interested in the outdoors.
These hunt stories are told mainly through pictures, with lots of fascinating and unusual details. Well, dad had sat me up on a trail, along the edge of a cedar swamp. Coast to coast and border to border, opportunities abound, from tracking bigwoods whitetails in the northeast, glassing for ghostlike mule deer in the southwest, shivering on a treestand while attempting to ambush a thicknecked midwest brute and more. From chasing snipe to stripers, mushrooms or ducks or deer, here are my hunting and fishing stories.
And luckily for us bibliophiles, there are now hunting books, apps, and a kindle to tell it. Packletide wants to shoot a tiger to continue reading short stories about hunting. Its a sampler of the best hunting writers out there. White, one of roosevelts close friends and hunting companions. Aug 15, 2006 what i want to do is have as many people tell their stories of how they got their first deer. Bestselling author steve chapman a look at life from a deer stand, over 230,000 copies sold spins adventuresome hunting tales based on reallife excursions. Big buck stories run deep in the heart of southern deer hunters. It really brings you into the book with great writing. First deer stories are never forgotten, even the minor details cling to you through the years. Pyotr made a lifesized snow bear to stand beside the snowman, growling through its icicle teeth. What i want to do is have as many people tell their stories of how they got their first deer.
Hunting short stories 60 matching articles outdoor life. Deer hunters book classic hunting stories powells books. Funny deer hunting stories discussion in ohio whitetail deer hunting started by jackalope, jan 5, 2008. Meet the jolly boys five men from northern wisconsin who built a deer hunting shack in 1955 and established a tradition that has now lasted over six decades. The best hunting stories ever told best stories ever. The deer hunting book is a wonderful collection of fictional deer hunting short stories for boys and girls interested in the outdoors. The words alone will attract ears from two tables away at the local diner. Jan 24, 2014 some are short, others are epic, but theyre all special because they remind us of everything we love about deer and deer hunting.
The paperback of the greatest hunting stories ever told. It brought back memories and feelings of a november 21 years earlier when i. Chapmans latest work, great hunting stories, continues the long publishing legacy steve has built since his classic work that started it all, a look at life from a deer stand. The following short story was written by brad hendrickson about a hunt he shared recently with his father, bill. With virtually every family member involved in some aspect of deer hunting, from the actual shooting to cooking the meat or to tanning the hide, this sport has become recognized as an important part of life in louisiana. Today on deer and wildlife stories, keith is visits two of the youngest and most successful deer farmers in texas, proving theres a big future for young deer farmers in the deer farming industry. Here in michigan, almost any diner will have a deer hunter or two in it, at any given time of the year. Henry e prantes great hunting adventures short stories and. As we prepare to welcome 2016, here is a list of the top five deer stories covered on outdoorhub over the past 12 months. Some are short, others are epic, but theyre all special because they remind us of everything we love about deer and deer hunting. Bird attack, the hand of god and other funny stories from hunters.
Bill hendrickson with the big 8, the biggest buck of his life. Feb 25, 20 the deer hunting book is a wonderful collection of fictional deer hunting short stories for boys and girls interested in the outdoors. As each story progresses, kids will learn about the heritage of hunting as well as what sound a turkey box call makes, the noise a deer makes when its spooked. Steves passion for god, family, and hunting make his stories entertaining and filled of insights and encouragement for growing spiritually and relationally. A season would not be complete without every hunter telling hisher story at least once. These are all real stories that i participated in, nothing is made up.
But today, i wanted to take you on my hunting journey this past year through a series of photos, and reflect on it that way. All the stories on this page will have hunting as a major part of the plot. There youll find links for literally hundreds of vintage hunting stories, and even complete books, such as teddy roosevelts classic african game trails and good hunting, plus the wonderful book african campfires by stewart e. Dec 12, 2017 first deer stories are never forgotten, even the minor details cling to you through the years. This book is a great one to teach and explain methods and techniques related to mule deer hunting along with entertaining and engaging stories that further illustrate the authors points. Whether its due to his decades of work as a singersongwriter, or just because of his west virginia roots, chapman truly looks at life through a different lens. Our last article of short stories became so popular, that we decided to create another list, in which every story has a simple moral behind it. All these stories got me thinking of a few incidents that have happened while hunting over the years. First, and most obviously, great tips and ideas for tagging big bucks are featured in detail throughout the book. Bestselling author steve chapman a look at life from a deer s. I didnt get to hunt as much as i wanted, in fact, i never fired a shot, but i heard a lot of great stories and im eating venison sausage right now.
Yes, these two labels can be applied to the same person, and for that reason i believe im uniquely qualified to put together this ultimate recommended reading list for hunters. Get free classic hunting books downloadable as pdfs daily. The book captures the excitement of hunting whitetails through a variety. Great stories about lifechanging hunting experiences. The best hunting stories ever told audiobook by jay. This collection of short stories is beginning to look a little like a history of midwayusa and an autobiography of my own life. Hell be stopping by limitless genetics and pinnacle whitetails to check out giant bucks with rockin chair beams like brain freeze. I bought this book for my son, who is 8, for christmas. Steves passion for god, family, and hunting make his stories entertaining and chockful of insights and encouragement for growing spiritually and relationally. The ultimate recommended reading list for hunters wired to hunt. Buy the best hunting stories ever told best stories ever told on. Even if you dont hunt, this book is still wonderful with its stories and tales. Perhaps the most famous author of sporting tales in the first half of the.
I believe this book should be mandatory reading for anyone interested in hunting. In fact, its crazy just how powerful a 200 word story can be. Get free classic hunting books downloadable as pdfs. Mike, primarily a rifle hunter, also chimes in on whats working for his style of hunting late and low for big mule deer bucks. Two years later i had the privilege of leading my daughter out on her first hunt. Featured books midwayusa coffee table book the short stories of larry potterfield volume 1 midwayusa coffee table book the short stories of larry potterfield volume 2 midwayusa the first 40 years book by larry potterfield about the author. Funny short story about hunting, hard luck hunters. Hunting is easily one of the most popular sports in america today and has been for many decades. It is full of exciting short stories about the thrill of hunting. Hunting and fishing could be the perfect backdrop for a great story.
The list includes the standards and surprises like a german opera. Race at morning william faulkner a hunting party, including a twelveyearold boy who narrates, sets out one morning after a deer. The top 5 deer and deer hunting stories of 2015 outdoorhub. Big buck stories are an integral part to deer hunting season and to deer hunters.
And while i know this will be a deer hunting story that reed will never forget, i wonder if he realizes that it will also be one that i never forget. This is a great hunting book full of interesting historical tidbits, riveting stories, and compelling discussions on hunting ethics thats well worth your time to read. There were a lot of great memories, and no words can quite explain what you get from a few. I had a mental image of the thing charging and sending me spinning around and around like a.
Greatest hunting stories ever told 29 unforgettable tales edited by lamar underwood. Great stories very interesting stories about hunting and hunting life. My son isnt a big reader like many boyshe really liked this book. Stories that have morals and messages behind them are always powerful. We love hearing hunting stories almost as much as we love hunting ourselves. Oct 31, 2014 there youll find links for literally hundreds of vintage hunting stories, and even complete books, such as teddy roosevelts classic african game trails and good hunting, plus the wonderful book african campfires by stewart e. The same can be said for grouse too, but this is one of those deer hunting stories. Dare to say big buck and even the waitress may eavesdrop on you.
I see that your deer hunting stories match many of my fishing stories. So, too, is it the case with fine writing about hunting. Being a part of it reminded me not to take these experiences for granted. And not only is it fun to actually hunt, but its also fun to read about hunting, such as proven tips on how to ensure a successful deer hunt on your next trip or thrilling. This is a common time of the year to write about reflection, goals, hopes, resolutions, etc. If youre not familiar with these writers, then this anthology of more than 20 short stories might be right for you. The best hunting stories ever told audiobook by jay cassell. The ultimate recommended reading list for hunters wired. We had a great time and he was able to harvest a great buck. However, this may be the best deer hunting story i have gotten in a long time.
Deer hunting in northeast louisiana by janery wylie. This section of is 100% dedicated to sharing the greatest stories from our community. Great hunting adventures this book is for those readers who want to live a hunters adventures vicariously in the vast expanse of the awesome british columbia, canada wilderness or perhaps those hunters who have experienced the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, wherever they live. The book captures the excitement of hunting whitetails through a variety of adventurous and humorous stories about young hunters.
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