AN AMUSING, WITTY AND EVEN HILARIOUS look at the unique challenges, situations and problems confronting fishermen, hunters and other deranged individuals, complete with an occasional semi-rational solution. Whether it's choosing a competent fishin' buddy, understanding the inherent dangers of small game animals, coming up with good excuses, or recognizing the inflexibility of game wardens and irate wives, this book is for you. It's all here. Snakes, Yankees, forbidden places and so very much more.From the introduction:This book is for the disciples of Isaac Walton and the fans of Henry Rifles. It is for those who salivate when they get a whiff of good camp stew. If you have ever found yourself calf-deep in Mississippi River mud, frozen half to death in a predawn Carolina deer stand or lost in a South Georgia swamp, you will enjoy this book. Participation in our sports allows us to appreciate and understand not only the natural world, but our own human nature. And it allows us to laugh. Even at ourselves.Dive into the wild, hilarious world of the Southern outdoorsman! Filled with humor, practical tips, and Southern charm, this book is a must-read for hunting and fishing enthusiasts-or anyone who loves the quirks of the great outdoors! Born in Montgomery, Alabama, the late Garry Bowers (1946-2023) was a lifelong Alabamian. He had degrees from Troy University, Auburn University, and the University of Alabama. He worked for 20 years as a public-school teacher and administrator and later worked as a deputy sheriff. He also served in the Alabama National Guard. All the while Bowers wrote columns for newspapers about hunting and fishing and other subjects.Previously published Bowers's books included Slavery and the Civil War-What Your History Teacher Didn't Tell You (2019) and Dixie Days: Reminiscences of a Southern Boyhood (2020). His most recent and final title, The Ultimate Primer for the Southern Outdoorsman was published in 2025.
