Guaranteed to spark memories of enjoyable time spent afield, this classic collection of stories from well-loved authors Gene Hill and Steve Smith captures the essence and humor of the outdoor life. Whether they're writing about ice fishing, calling ducks, dealing with gunsmiths, or dragging the unwilling dog to the vet, these two wits are sure to entertain. And when it comes to recalling those all-too-abundant missed shots, close calls, and ones that got away, readers might just learn a thing or two about the art of "looking at the truth from a variety of angles," as Gene Hill offers "irrefutable proof that the judgment and memory of the outdoorsman improves, like a fine wine, with time."

Outdoor Yarns & Outright Lies

Humor & Entertainment

Smith, Steve

Hill, Gene

Humor

Stackpole Books

Describes the author's experiences as a hunter and fisherman and pokes fun at the sport of hunting

A Listening Walk...and Other Stories

Literature & Fiction

United States

Winchester Pr.

"This book is about hunting and fishing, but its more than that. Its about the animals and objects, the people, the attitudes, and emotions that make hunting and fishing important. Readers will identify themselves and friends in the delightful pages."
-Western Outdoors

Mostly Tailfeathers: Stories About Guns and Dogs and Birds and Other Odds and Ends

Sports & Outdoors

Hunting & Fishing

New Win Pub

The Wildfowl Art of David Maass: Masters of the Wild [Hardcover] Michael McIntosh (Author) Gene Hill (Author)

The Wildfowl Art of David Maass: Masters of the Wild

McIntosh, Michael

Arts & Photography

UNKNO

A follow up book to Hill's collection of stories, observations, reflections and anecdotes about the American sportsman's way of life, in A Hunter's Fireside Book.The 'Certificate of Achievement' on the back of the book proclaims:" Be it known to all present that Gene Hill is hereby recognized for his superb sportsmanship in the year 1974. For having never forgotten his Thermos in the diner where everyone else is always leaving theirs. For being the scorekeeper in all sorts of rain and cold at his gun club during shoot-offs that he was never good enough to be in. For praising friends' dogs only slightly less biddable than his own. For pointing out rising bass to fellows who can cast better and farther. For always carrying boot patches, dry matches, extra tobacco, cards, and candy bars. For never failing to say "fine shot" when someone wiped his eye on quail. For always buying his share of the gas, remembering to bring a map, and being ready to go when he said he would. For always helping clean fish, pluck birds, and dress game that was usually taken by others. For his ability to call someone's wife and be believed when he said they had a flat and would be somewhat later than expected."Illustrated by Gordon M Allen Jr.

Mostly tailfeathers: Stories about guns and dogs and birds and other odds and ends

illustrated by Gordon M. Allen, Jr.

Winchester Press

Gene Hill presents the experiences and judgement of a world-class shotgunner. His advice and recollections on a lifetime of wingshooting rank this book as one of the all-time best works on shotgunning.

Shotgunner's Notebook: The Advice and Reflections of a Wingshooter

Book by Evand, George Bird, Fergus, Jim, Waterman, Charles

A Breed Apart: A Tribute to the Hunting Dogs That Own Our Souls, Volume 2

Fergus, Jim

Barsness, John

WILLIAMS, STUART

CARSON, PAUL

DORSEY, Chris

Proper, Datus

Bevier, Thomas

Meisner, Dave

Robinson, Jerome

Vasey, Diane

Holt,John

From dust jacket notes: "'When bird covers become abstract and undefined, when trout no longer flash in the riffles, when a buck clearing a fence from a standing start fails to make you gasp with pleasure, it's time for new eyes,' Gene Hill writes in this, his latest book, and the first since his best-selling collection Hill Country to offer such a broad perspective on the American sporting scene. For years Gene Hill has been our new eyes and thus, ironically, our window back to the small pleasures of hunting and fishing or just simply spending time afield. This book is no different. We see ourselves within its pages - our dreams and schemes, hits and misses, moments of perfection and days of falling short. And we are reminded, as Lamar Underwood writes in the foreword, 'not only of how fortunate we have been in the past, but of what we can look forward to our next time out.' Of course, Gene would say, in his self-deprecating manner, that he is just 'passing a good time.' And so he is."

Passing a Good Time with Guns, Dogs, Fly Rods, and Other Joys

From dust jacket "...Some of Gene Hill's stories are nostalgic, recalling a farm boyhood and such memories as cutting one's own Christmas tree and sledding it home, or landing a trout from the swimming hole up the brook. Other articles offer fresh insights into the human the nature of true sportsmanship or the inspiring experience of hunting in high mountain country. Still others are gently humorous as Gene Hill discusses such things as Texas chili cooking or strategems for getting expensive and unnecessary new shotguns into one's home without being noticed by a watchful wife. Here indeed is a rich and varied reading experience for all lovers of outdoor sport. There are stories of duck, pheasant, and quail shooting, salmon and trout fishing, guns and tackle, skeet and trap shooting, and much more. they are written with the brilliance and quiet wisdom that makes Gene Hill's work outstanding. These stories form a treasury of outdoor life and adventures in the field and on the stream, in Gene Hill's very special world."

Hill Country

Tears & Laughter: A Couple of Dozen Dog Stories

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

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