Grouse and Woodcock Books

[Dean Romig]

Thanks Rick - I have "That's Ruff" signed and inscribed by George. I hold that book in very high regard and consider it among my true 'classics' - right up there with Spiller, Foster, Sheldon, Woolner, P.H. Babcock and others. I must admit that I have but three of Evans' books... I don't know why but he never appealed to me much. I don't have any of the Old Hemlock titles... I know you and so many others hold him in very high regard and that's well and good - each to his own. Change my mind - it's open.

Yup, I have the titles you mention, except the Evans books... I'll sell my Gardiner Bump book if anyone wants a very long - very dry documentary on every tiny detail of the life and times of the ruffed grouse, ad nauseum.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Thanks Rick - I have "That's Ruff" signed and inscribed by George. I hold that book in very high regard and consider it among my true 'classics' - right up there with Spiller, Foster, Sheldon, Woolner, P.H. Babcock and others. I must admit that I have but three of Evans' books... I don't know why but he never appealed to me much. I don't have any of the Old Hemlock titles... I know you and so many others hold him in very high regard and that's well and good - each to his own. Change my mind - it's open.

I know many don't take to his style- but several of GBE's books are anthologies - collections of other's works, those may be worth a look for you.

I was fortunate to have had several phone conversations with Mr King about his book and his experiences after it was sold out. Then out of the blue, he called me back one day and and said someone who had ordered the book never sent the check and he thought I would appreciate having it- so I may have received the last inscribed copy

btw- i was referring to a different book than that Bump study, written solely by one of the team members. My parent's place's front windows looked out at Connecticut Hill - so I am "required" by geography to have them

[6pt-Sika]

Hmmmm just so happens I have a decent collection myself that may hit the block in the semi near future .

[PopPop]

Dean,

Might I recommend a light little book entitled A Hunter's Book of Days by Chuck Fergus. This is his latest I believe, and I was lucky enough to pick up a copy and get it signed this past weekend at a land owners conference in Altoona.

Mr. Fergus's style has always reminded me of Gene Hill's style. Just great short stories with a lot of dog work and nice guns.

Mr. Fergus wrote for the PA Game News and has written other books as well. One of my favorites is The Wingless Crow. That's another good choice to have in your library, in my humble opinion.

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