America's Greatest Game Bird: Archibald Rutledge's Turkey Hunting Tales

Evocative stories of wild turkey hunting capture the lure and lore of Americas greatest game bird As a young man Archibald Rutledge hunted extensively around the South Carolina plantation where he grew up. From his many encounters with wild turkeysand from the lengthy periods of reflection during his searches for the elusive birdhe grew wise in their ways. This collection assembled by award-winning outdoor writer Jim Casada gathers thirty-four of Rutledges finest turkey-hunting stories. A master of mood and setting Rutledge invites the reader to share in the quiet anticipation and breathless uncertainty of the sport. These tales will enthralland perhaps even instructexperienced hunters. Despite recent changes in the turkey population and the laws governing the birds pursuit Rutledges stories remain timeless accounts of a beloved American sport.