At Forest's Edge: Tales of Hunting, Friendship, and The Future

by Joel Spring

Overview

Outdoor literature lends itself well to reminiscence of the past; days gone by, hunts with old friends, and good dogs long gone. Joel Spring explored the past in depth with The Ghosts of Autumn (Skyhorse Publishing, 2016). In his latest work, At Forest’s Edge, Spring turns his thoughts and insights to the future and the future of the sport of hunting. In essays span - ning a season afield, At Forest’s Edge speaks to the upcoming generation of hunters as well as those of us who have a few more miles on our boots. The au - thor weaves humor, sadness, and a sense of hope seamlessly together in another engaging book. Inside you’ll find deer and ducks, dogs and friends, adventure and reflection. Most importantly, you’ll find hope for the future. Come take a walk with Joel Spring At Forest’s Edge .

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510760820
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	06/15/2021
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Joel Spring, a native of western New York, is the author of Season of Obsession, The Ghosts of Autumn, and Thursday’s Bird, as well as countless sporting magazine articles. He has contributed to and Deer Hunting, Sports Afield, Fur–Fish–Game, and North American Whitetail. He lives in Ransomville, New York, with his wife, Joy, and their three dogs. The number of dogs is subject to change.

Table of Contents

1 Pier Pressure 1

2 At Forest's Edge 7

3 Summer Solstice 11

4 The Nuisance Hunt 13

5 Gambling on the Rain 21

6 Overbooked 25

7 Tuesday's Birds 33

8 The Outdoor Writer 39

9 The Split 45

10 Wild Northern Scenes 49

11 I Won't Be Here Much Longer 57

12 One & Done 63

13 Photo Ops 67

14 Waterproof 73

15 The F-Bomb 79

16 Into the Great Wide Open 89

17 Dog Tired 97

18 Be Like Fred 101

19 Subjective Skill 105

20 To Shoot a Doe 113

21 It Wasn't Always Like This 121

22 Silly 127

23 Deer Camp 131

24 Current Events, 2019 137

25 Age & Grace 145

26 A Tale of Two Celt Phones 151

27 The Timekeeper 155

28 The Overview 159

29 The Future 163

30 Old School 171

31 Just Another Night 179

32 There Comes a Point 185

33 Recovery & Retrieval 191

34 Intensity 195

35 Some Advice for Young Outdoorspeople 201

36 End of the Hunt 205

37 Winter Solstice 209

38 The Circle 213

About the Author 216