Author: Fielding Lewis Publisher: Pelican Publishing ISBN: 9781455612734 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 304
Book Description
This collection of short stories-all personal experiences of the author-details the differences of hunting in Louisiana as opposed to other states. One can gain insight into the state, its wildlife, its different ways of duck hunting, and its landscape. There are humorous accounts of hunting dogs, character studies of hunters and woodsmen, and examples of good duck hunting. Find out the difference between a marsh and a swamp-there is one. Relive the sighting of the ivory-billed woodpecker-thought to be extinct. Most sportsmen will find that the various chapters provide them with pertinent information for the enjoyment of this outdoor sport. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Fielding Lewis's love of hunting began at the age of six when his grandmother gave him his first BB gun. He spent much of his teen years hunting and observing wildlife and nature with his father. After marrying and returning from the air force, he worked as a mill lumber inspector and plant operator. He purchased a lumberyard that he operated for thirteen years. After selling the lumberyard, he became the editor of a small weekly newspaper in Franklin, Louisiana. His ability to express himself in the written word blossomed into this, his first book, a result of ten years of note taking.
Author: Doug Larsen Publisher: Ducks Unlimited Incorporated ISBN: 9781932052220 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 203
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In this follow up to his best-selling book Don't Shoot the Decoys, author Doug Larsen offers more humorous observations on the sport of waterfowling. The book begins with a hilarious "Open Letter to the Duck Gods," in which Larsen wonders aloud about what he has done to deserve the wrath of the duck hunting deities, which have obviously conspired against him to ruin his hunting season, his physical and mental health, and his family life. "Three weeks into the season," he writes, "with only two weeks left to go. Everything seems to be going against me, and I wouldn't know a limit of ducks if I tripped over one." From there Larsen lets his duck hunting fancy take flights that are sure to tickle the funny bones of waterfowlers everywhere. These include ruminations on why there aren't any duck hunting movies (in the story "Black Duck Down"), a duck hunt with two sharp-shooting and keen-witted little old ladies in the Louisiana bayou (in "A Duck for Gumbo"), a chapter devoted to, of all things, "Coot Tactics," and seventeen other new and original stories of "waterfowling obsession." Indeed, what was said when Larsen published his first book is even more apt with the publication of his second: "If Gordon MacQuarrie is the voice of the old duck hunters, then Doug Larsen is the voice of the new."
Author: Keith Crowley Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society ISBN: 087020534X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 211
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Although his typewriter has been silent for nearly fifty years, Gordon MacQuarrie’s words continue to inspire generations of hunting and fishing enthusiasts. Through his “Stories of the Old Duck Hunters,” most of which are still in print, MacQuarrie captured the intangible, emotional qualities of the outdoor life in a way that made him unique among his peers. As a result, his audience and his legend continue to grow. Gordon MacQuarrie: The Story of an Old Duck Hunter is the first full-length biography of this literary legend. It explores the relationships he nurtured and treasured; records his coming of age during Theodore Roosevelt’s Conservation Movement; documents his rise to national prominence as the first full-time, professional outdoor writer in America; and follows his life as journalist, storyteller, husband, father, outdoorsman, and conservationist. Complete with rarely seen photographs and a comprehensive timeline of his writings, this book is a fitting companion to MacQuarrie’s own Stories of the Old Duck Hunters anthologies.
Author: M S Michael Harrell Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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If you want to learn more about ducks and specifically the ones we see in Louisiana, then this is the book for you. Do you sometimes see a duck but may not be sure which one it is? Do you bird watch or duck hunt and need a refresher on Louisiana ducks? Whatever the reason if you want to learn about ducks we see in Louisiana, this book will tell you what you want to know and much more. Inside I will tell you a little about myself, my education, and my background in biology and hunting. Next you will find a list and page number of all ducks which are native to or visit Louisiana through the year. There is a personal section on my duck hunting experiences growing up. I think you will enjoy it. A section on how to identify ducks will tell you all you need to know on the subject. Lastly to the ducks you want to know about. For each duck you will find descriptions on size, head and neck, eyes, bill, body, wingspan, wing feathers, tail, legs and feet, sounds, habitat, diet, behavior, nesting, feeding habits, season found in Louisiana, migration, interesting facts, similar species, and hunting. There are multiple pictures of each duck from many angles along with the descriptions. Never wonder again what duck you have seen after reading this book.
Author: Matt Wemple Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages :
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It's a book about duck hunting, first and foremost, that spans three flyways, and takes you into the blind with everyday, working stiff waterfowlers who like it best when its cold, wet, and muddy. Hunts run the gamut of North American duck country-coastal marsh, flooded timber, rice fields, high lonesome prairie, and sprawling mountain valleys flanked by snowcapped peaks. Many hunts on public land accessible to all. There are hunts on private land in duck clubs that for many are a staple of the waterfowling tradition. From my late teens into my fortissimo, the stories herein tel the tale of American duck hunters who purché this passion in their own inique way. If you're a duck hunter, you've been there, done this, and know what its all about. Duck hunters everywhere are unique for the absurd lengths they will go to be where the duck are. The theme runs through this collection of short stories. There are tales of youthful folly, exploration, family, old friends, new friends, good dogs, wild ducks, wild country, muddy water, and wide horizons. No matter where one goes, the drama of the hunt often plays out the same transcending regional differences while capturing the nuances of culture in a pursuit that has long defined the history of hunting in North America.
Author: John R. Kemp Publisher: Pelican Publishing ISBN: 9781589802216 Category : Photography Languages : en Pages : 160
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Packed with stunning outdoor photography, Vanishing Paradise offers an unforgettable glimpse of 20 private and commercial duck-hunting clubs.
Author: Jay Gore Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1483471020 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 143
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One person's love affair with duck hunting, and all things that go with the sport: guns, dogs, decoys, duck conservation and photography. Near the banks of the Missouri River in northwest Missouri is where Jay Gore spent much of the first 18 years of his life. At age 10, he hunted small game in woodlots on family farms. Millions of ducks and geese that used the Missouri River as a corridor for migration provided many opportunities to hone his waterfowling skills. Pursuing these waterfowl gave Mr. Gore the spark to pursue a career in wildlife management. He obtained BS (1963) and MS (1965) degrees at South Dakota State University and the University of Maine respectively. He was a senior waterfowl biologist for six years with the Tennessee Fish and Game Commission. He had a 30-year career with three Federal agencies, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and USDA Forest Service.
Author: Susan Schadt Publisher: ISBN: 9780615681672 Category : Duck shooting Languages : en Pages : 0
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A Million Wings takes readers inside the Mississippi Flyway's finest duck hunting clubs. From some of the country's most historic properties in the St. Louis area to the duck havens of the Delta, all the way down to the stunning scenery of coastal south Louisiana, this book is a true testament to the beauty of the sporting South. Featuring a foreword by United States Ryder Cup team captain Davis Love III, A Million Wings provides an insider's look into the unique culture of the South's private hunting clubs and lodges. The tradition and camaraderie of these famed clubs and their owners are made evident through Wild Abundance Publishing's signature combination of storytelling and photography that is compelling to anyone with an appreciation for the outdoors and all that it inspires.
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