Favorite hunting and outdoor authors?

[Rudedog]

Peter Hathaway Chapstick. All his books are wonderful. Is it a 7x 57 Mauser or a ..275 Rigby ? Bell wingshooting at Victoria Falls.

Ernest Hemingway.. "The Big Two Hearted River"

Woodcraft and Camping by Nessmuck

Hunting Adventures Worldwide. Jack Atcheson. Hunting bongo in the Congo, is a chapter. Also discussing sheep hunting with the Shah of Iran.

Fred Bear

Moby-Dick, Herman Melville, gets my vote for the greatest hunting story ever told. I think I will reread the chapter on the "Dart".

 

[Spitpatch]

I knew I couldn't quit: (thanks, Legs)

THIS GUY:




Mostly for his preservation of a quote from Harry Selby (when Papa and Harry were days from camp chasing one Sable, and their provisions in the rig diminished to one warm dusty case of Tusker);

"Beer is Food".

 

[Spitpatch]

"Peter Hathaway Chapstick"

Followed closely by "Jim Carmexal".

 

[Olderguy]

I grew up reading Jack O'Connor and Elmer Keith- GREAT WRITERS! O'Connor was a proponent of the 270 and Elmer Keith of heavy calibers and bullets> Both from Idaho. I tended to follow Elmer with heavy caliber and heavy bullets. Patrick McManus was the MOST entertaining- kept me in stitches. I did enjoy Peter Capstck's books but there has been some controversy relating to his experiences. Three of my all time favorites are Jim Corbett, Kenneth Anderson and J.A. Hunter.

 

[Rudedog]

That's Capstick . I can only correct it four times.

 

[Rudedog]

Ditto Jim Corbett.

 

[Olderguy]

That's Capstick . I can only correct it four times.

Thanks - I need to proof read I guess.

 

[Mike7b]

Skeeter skeleton and Elmer Keith. I love reading Elmers stories of growing up and living in the northwest, truly a different time and place.

 

[Defense Minister]

Jim Kjelgaard authored over 40 novels and was best know for his book Big Red.

It's amazing how many of the authors named in this thread have the first name "Jim".

 

[Spitpatch]

That's Capstick . I can only correct it four times.

Shoulda just made fun of it like I did.

 

[cigars]

Bradford Angier.

 

[Bon Sauvage]

Jack O'Conner, Ruark and Steven Rinella.

 

[Rudedog]

I was up late reading about sheep hunting in Mongolia and Iran in 1979, just prior to the hostage event. When a person has to go after big game in rough country it is best to do it before the years catch up to your knees. Adventure should not wait.

 

[Mike_M57]

Most of my favorites have passed on.

Skeeter Skelton
Bill Jordan
Elmer Keith
Ed Zern
Patrick McManus
Gene Hill
...and others.