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

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.