Book Recommendation

[Etter1]

#6393

I’m certain that everybody on this forum knows that they should be reading Don Thomas and David Petersen. If you haven’t, you need to get on the ball and pick up a few of each.

I recently stumbled upon a wonderful book by a writer named Reg Darling. It’s called, “Coyote Soul, Raven Heart”. It is a heavily philosophical book about the nature of hunting and the natural world. I only wish every hunter in North America had to read this to qualify to purchase a hunting license. For most, it would fall on deaf ears, but it has mirrored everything that I’ve been feeling lately and expanded upon that.

You might say, I highly recommend it. I’m always looking for more outdoor literature so if anybody has any recommendations, I’d love to hear them. My favorites are Kerasote, Kilgo, Petersen, Thomas, Gierach, and Kelly, among many others.

[skifrk]

#50856

I like several outdoor books the most recent I read was “The Stillhunter” by Theodore Van Dyke. A good book on stillhunting technique for the beginner. Also I enjoyed the book “Death in the Longgrass” by Peter Captstick.

[David Coulter]

#50863

Yep, Dave’s books are way high on the list. I read a few of Capstick’s and enjoyed them. Ruark’s Uhuru is absolutely amazing, if going off track a bit from hunting. You gotta read his Old Man and a Boy series, as well as Hemingway’s Nick Adams stories. One of my favorites is The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told, edited by Lamar Underwood. It’s not archery, but there are some beautiful stories. Including one that rivals Jack London’s To Build a Fire.

I love short stories and essays, which is why I’ve enjoyed Dave’s collections so much. The first time I read Dave’s interview in the Sun, I really felt I had found someone who could put into words how I felt in my heart.

Here’s to those who know how to use a pen. Cheers. dwc

[Etter1]

#51229

I have read “death in the long grass” and loved it as well as “the old man and the boy”, “the old man’s boy grows older”, and Ruark’s book on Africa whose title escapes me at the moment.

All are excellent. I recently purchased two more of Capstick’s books as well so I’ll let you know how they turn out.

[lyagooshka]

#51447

I recently read a pretty good book on Africa, though not a hunting book, called “Whatever You Do, Don’t Run”. “If You Didn’t Bring Jerky What Did I Just Eat” is a humorous set of hunting/fishing stories. I have 3/7 volumes on Dennis Dunn’s stories on completing the NA Super Slam with a bare bow. They are pretty good. It is available as one book, but pretty expensive. It’s available for the Kindle in 7 parts. All together they are still a fraction of the cost of the print book. Lastly, “Hunting the Hard Way”. I will definitely be checking out some of the suggestions here. Oh, and yes, “A Man Made of Elk” is in its second reading. I am also going to start “On the Wild Edge” shortly.

Alex

😀

[Etter1]

#51516

My favorites by our local authors are>

E. Donnal Thomas Jr. “Longbows in the Far North”

Dave Petersen “A Man Made of Elk”

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#51707

“Meateater” by Steve Rinella

I’m part way through it and it’s really good so far. His two previous books are highly recommended as well.

[tailfeather]

#51987

I’m itching to read that one, Etter. Read some of the preview pages on Amazon…..just enough to whet my appetite. Thanks for the suggestion, Smith….that one is on the list now, too.

[Etter1]

#52393

Smithhammer wrote: “Meateater” by Steve Rinella

I’m part way through it and it’s really good so far. His two previous books are highly recommended as well.

I looked it up on amazon and sounds great Def my next purchase

[Dan Sweeney]

#52486

Lots of good suggestions on here. I would add “Coyote: Defiant Songdog of the West.” Again, it’s not specifically a hunting theme, though hunting plays a substantial role. It is thought provoking. On that same vein in the Ruark line, “Something of Value” is very good, if graphic. Though written in the ’50s, there is some possible application to our current state of affairs in certain sandy locations overseas, as well as being a neat hunting yarn for the first half or so.

Any of the several books by/about Mr. Bear are well worth reading. “Ishi and Elvis” by Jim Hamm is an excellent blend of bowhunting mixed with land use, ethics, and colorful characters with some nice turns of phrase.

I’m not being a wise guy here, but I could someone here, with whom I obviously share similar thoughts, attitudes, and ideas, please explain to me the attraction of London’s “To Build a Fire”? I have hated that story for twenty years. An idiot ignores good advice and gets himself dead. The end.

Again, I’m not being a smartalek. I’ve never discussed it with anyone from the bowhunting community. I’ve read it myself several times to see if it would grow on me (some other literature has), and discussed it in literature courses with non-hunter types, but whatever it is that makes that particular piece appealing continues to elude me. I am curious if the perspective from a like-minded person might help illumine this story for me.

[Mark Turton]

#54841

Bowhunting Alaska’s Wild Rivers by Jay Massey, this has been reviewed many times by people far more knowledgeable and experienced than me, they all said how good the book was I can only say their reviews were understated, its top shelf in every respect.

I don’t know if I will ever have the opportunity to visit Alaska but I feel having read this book I appreciate a little of what it takes to float and hunt its rivers.

Looking forward to reading it again.

Mark.

[lyagooshka]

#54852

Etter1 wrote: My favorites by our local authors are>

E. Donnal Thomas Jr. “Longbows in the Far North”…

Just got it on the Kindle, can’t put it down. Soon as I finish (probably today) will move on to “Meat Eater”.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Great books.

Alex

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[Bunyan Morris]

#55289

Etter1, I just downloaded Coyote Soul on the Kindle. It is next in line on the reading list.

I recently read A Season on the Allegheney by Robert Hilliard. It is an interesting read on the history of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. Along with the history, the author hunorously tells of his season hunting the forest land with his daughter, friends and alone.

[Etter1]

#55810

broadhead wrote: Etter1, I just downloaded Coyote Soul on the Kindle. It is next in line on the reading list.

I recently read A Season on the Allegheney by Robert Hilliard. It is an interesting read on the history of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. Along with the history, the author hunorously tells of his season hunting the forest land with his daughter, friends and alone.

I’ll have to check that out. You’ll love “coyote”. Best book I’ve read in a long long time

[Etter1]

#56188

I have another outdoor (sort of) book to recommend.

It’s the story of an aging surfer/ex drug smuggler/sailor/veteran, who sells his home, buys a camper top for his truck and goes on a search for his best friend who he’s fallen out of touch with. He basically drives from NY to southern california and from there follows the coast south to Costa Rica in search of great surfing and his best friend.

I’m only half way through it but just started it about three days ago. Great Read.

Bunyan, this one’s right up your alley

[David Petersen]

#56191

Etter — A title of the book would help us. 😛

[Etter1]

#56221

David Petersen wrote: Etter — A title of the book would help us. 😛

😀

That would help. It’s called “In Search of Captain Zero” by Allan Weisbecker

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