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Christmas book ideas for the hunter/fisher

12/5/2015

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I will admit I am not a hunter.  I did spend a few years teaching in northern Wisconsin though, where I was immersed in the culture of hunting.  I've run corn out to bait piles, shot guns, dipped a few poles in the water, and wrecked 2 cars hitting deer--so I'm not completely unqualified to speak.  I once dragged a deer 1 mile out of the Chequamegon Forest on a dark November night to collect a buck that I was "convinced" to buy an illegal tag for.  My boss, who did the "convincing," stood with me as we prepped the deer for dragging.  When I commented how desolate and creepy it was this far out in the forest, he responded by saying, "I know.  I could shoot you right now and nobody would ever find you."  

Hunters/fishers are usually crazy to the point of being obsessive about their sport.  Hunting/fishing books are make fantastic gifts for these true fans.  In a sport built upon memories, tall tales, and love of nature, there is much passion.  And when there is passion, there is a desire to read.  I've had the toughest guys in high school who want nothing to do with books take home one of these and come back with a change of heart!  Anyways,  I've collected a few ideas for you that might make great gifts.  I have tried to include some fishing and hunting, and a little of the funny and the meditative.  I would say that anyone old enough to hunt is old enough to appreciate one of these titles. 
If I were to really push 2 titles, it would be:
Blaze Orange:  Whitetail Deer Hunting in Wisconsin by Travis Dewitz
A Hard-Water World:  Ice Fishing and Why We Do It by Greg Breining

Both books are put out by local presses, and both really do a nice job of providing a visual and textual representation of the hunting/fishing experience.  I could picture both becoming fixtures on a coffee table where anyone could grab it and enjoy.  Hope this helps!

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