It was the Friday night before the opener of the Gun Deer Season.

 

Expectations were high, everyone was putting their last-minute gear together. Gabby asked, “Did anyone see my 1998 Back Tag?” “Did I leave it at home again?” Gabby had forgotten and left his back tag at home last year!

 

There was an incredible snowfall; by 7:00 pm the snow had been falling for several hours and we had 2 inches of tracking snow on the ground.

 

We were all sitting around enjoying a beverage when one of the new 13-year old hunters turned to me and asked, “Oldtimer, why do you hunt?” (I guess 45 years of hunting made me the “old timer”)  I answered, “I enjoy hunting because……..”. That started a domino effect and each of the seven other hunters shared their reasons for hunting. That led to hunting stories of the past, and traditions of hunting and various other subjects relating to the outdoors.

 

While sitting in my deer stand the next morning, I wondered if other hunters had similar traditions and hunting stories. If so, maybe I could put them down on paper, or better yet, write a book. I took it upon myself to do as much research as I could on this subject. I traveled throughout Wisconsin before, during and after “The Hunt” visiting old and new deer camps. I listened to all kinds of stories, traditions and reasons why people hunt, from youngsters to oldtimers.

 

I compiled many of those stories and traditions from the “old timers” and youngsters alike to write this book. I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed researching and writing it. I hope that the book will create some entertaining conservation among all of you.

 

“Bert”

 

 

Laugh at the hilarious predicaments the author found himself in – or more truthfully put – put himself in.  You will be guided through vicarious journeys that will educate you on the various aspects of mountain sheep hunting.  Learn the tricks and methods that will enable you to have a successful sheep hunt.

Resident and non-resident will greatly benefit from the suggestions and outlines provided by the author of over three decades of mountain hunting.  From statistical data to all out school-of-hard knocks-experience you will reap the rewards of success no matter what your level of mountain experience is.

This book is a virtual “how to” on all aspects of mountain sheep hunting.  Follow the step-by-step guide for planning a sheep hunt.

The author interviews a top sheep guide and a successful sheep outfitter and garnishes in-side information on locating sheep, where to look, how different weather patterns affect the rams and much more.  You will be tutored on how to act when hunting with a guide; what to bring and what not to bring.  Information on  horn identification and what makes a good trophy.

Over 30 coloured photographs depicting habitat, sheep and sheep hunters.  For anyone contemplating a mountain sheep hunt in British Columbia and for everyone who has had the privilege of pursing one of the finest game animals in the world this book is a must-have addition for the novice and for the seasoned sheep hunter.

Accompany the author on a self-guided mountain sheep hunt and experience the excitement of the final stalk.  Written by a hunter who pounded the ground for nearly 40 years in his sojourns over varying terrain in search of the stately and magnificent wild sheep of British Columbia.

Dorsey Mace's book will take the reader from his simple boyhood love of guns and hunting in the 1950's to today's big game adventures. His skills in describing the terrain, weather, wild game mannerisms, and even his thoughts will make them feel that they are there, sharing his hardships and triumphs - as only one who has lived and loved the lifestyle can do. And he does it very well.

Bill Calfee has been working with guns since the 1970’s and decided to focus on the 22 rimfire beginning in the 1980’s. Since the 1980’s Bill has had many ideas on how to improve the accuracy of the 22 rimfire, some ideas have increased the accuracy potential tremendously and some ideas proved out to be learning experiences for future ideas. Since about 2001 Bill has tried to capture his ideas, experiments, testing, and conclusions by writing about them. He has written about the successes that increased accuracy as well as the ideas that didn’t improve accuracy. Although Bill is not a writer, he felt compelled to pass along the knowledge that he has obtained in the spirit of improving the accuracy of the 22 rimfire benchrest guns for everyone that has like goals. He has shared his writings previously with the benchrest community through different avenues. In this book, all of Bill’s writings are assembled in a chronological order to show the evolution of the accuracy of the 22rf as he has experienced it. He goes into detail about each aspect of rimfire accuracy discussing all of the components and their contribution to the improved accuracy. This book is a must have for everyone that is serious about increasing the accuracy in their 22 rimfire guns.

It was the Friday night before the opener of the Gun Deer Season.

 

Expectations were high, everyone was putting their last-minute gear together. Gabby asked, “Did anyone see my 1998 Back Tag?” “Did I leave it at home again?” Gabby had forgotten and left his back tag at home last year!

 

There was an incredible snowfall; by 7:00 pm the snow had been falling for several hours and we had 2 inches of tracking snow on the ground.

 

We were all sitting around enjoying a beverage when one of the new 13-year old hunters turned to me and asked, “Oldtimer, why do you hunt?” (I guess 45 years of hunting made me the “old timer”)  I answered, “I enjoy hunting because……..”. That started a domino effect and each of the seven other hunters shared their reasons for hunting. That led to hunting stories of the past, and traditions of hunting and various other subjects relating to the outdoors.

 

While sitting in my deer stand the next morning, I wondered if other hunters had similar traditions and hunting stories. If so, maybe I could put them down on paper, or better yet, write a book. I took it upon myself to do as much research as I could on this subject. I traveled throughout Wisconsin before, during and after “The Hunt” visiting old and new deer camps. I listened to all kinds of stories, traditions and reasons why people hunt, from youngsters to oldtimers.

 

I compiled many of those stories and traditions from the “old timers” and youngsters alike to write this book. I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed researching and writing it. I hope that the book will create some entertaining conservation among all of you.

 

“Bert”

 

 

Ole Club Foot was born with a deformity in one foot, so running away from trouble was not an option. He learned different and better ways to survive. He grew a huge body and a world class rack. He became king of his domain. Hunters were saying that he was one of those unkillable bucks. Bruce Turner learned as a young hunter how to use all his senses to a high degree to make him a hunter above everyone else. It was said that he could track down anything and kill any buck he went after, but it will take all of Bruce’s skills and knowledge to kill a buck as wise as Ole Club Foot. Bruce was at home in the woods where he never expected to find a beautiful girl in the woods with his same interest, but when he saves her life, she misunderstands and turns away from him. Would he ever get a chance to win her back? Bruce, the girl, and Ole Club Foots lives get intertwined and reach an exciting climax that you don’t want to miss. Pat Jordan, the author of Ole Club Foot, has spent 45 years chasing whitetails in Northern Michigan. A lot of the material he writes about in this book was taken from personal experience or from those he’s hunted with.

Ole Club Foot was born with a deformity in one foot, so running away from trouble was not an option. He learned different and better ways to survive. He grew a huge body and a world class rack. He became king of his domain. Hunters were saying that he was one of those unkillable bucks. Bruce Turner learned as a young hunter how to use all his senses to a high degree to make him a hunter above everyone else. It was said that he could track down anything and kill any buck he went after, but it will take all of Bruce’s skills and knowledge to kill a buck as wise as Ole Club Foot. Bruce was at home in the woods where he never expected to find a beautiful girl in the woods with his same interest, but when he saves her life, she misunderstands and turns away from him. Would he ever get a chance to win her back? Bruce, the girl, and Ole Club Foots lives get intertwined and reach an exciting climax that you don’t want to miss. Pat Jordan, the author of Ole Club Foot, has spent 45 years chasing whitetails in Northern Michigan. A lot of the material he writes about in this book was taken from personal experience or from those he’s hunted with.

Ole Club Foot was born with a deformity in one foot, so running away from trouble was not an option. He learned different and better ways to survive. He grew a huge body and a world class rack. He became king of his domain. Hunters were saying that he was one of those unkillable bucks. Bruce Turner learned as a young hunter how to use all his senses to a high degree to make him a hunter above everyone else. It was said that he could track down anything and kill any buck he went after, but it will take all of Bruce’s skills and knowledge to kill a buck as wise as Ole Club Foot. Bruce was at home in the woods where he never expected to find a beautiful girl in the woods with his same interest, but when he saves her life, she misunderstands and turns away from him. Would he ever get a chance to win her back? Bruce, the girl, and Ole Club Foots lives get intertwined and reach an exciting climax that you don’t want to miss. Pat Jordan, the author of Ole Club Foot, has spent 45 years chasing whitetails in Northern Michigan. A lot of the material he writes about in this book was taken from personal experience or from those he’s hunted with.