Publish Date |
August 27, 2022 |
Category |
Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection True Crime |
Price |
$24.95 |
ISBN: 9781550179989
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Publisher: Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd.
Published: August 27, 2022
“Poachers beware! Randy Nelson takes us on a storyteller’s rollercoaster ride, up, down and around the ofttimes humorous, sometimes sad, but always poignant tales from the poacher’s underworld. Fun to read, entertaining and brilliantly told, there are serious messages underlying Nelson’s narrative: “Poaching would be worse if observant, honest hunters weren’t out there.”“Poaching never paints a pretty picture. In this wide-ranging and entertaining volume, Randy Nelson provides experienced insight into a world very few of us see, that of illegal wildlife takings and the heroic efforts of enforcement officers and their families to curb this corrosive and frequently violent activity. With its short, crisp chapters and accessible writing style, the book takes the reader into a massive corruption culture that has a startling range of players and an extraordinary diversity of wildlife species. For the general reader and the seasoned wildlife professional alike, this book is a disturbing reminder of why poaching should matter to us all.”“Randy Nelson’s book is required reading for all conservationists and hunters. It portrays our passion for everything that walks, swims and flies. Focused on real stories from all over North America, all future writing regarding game wardens and poachers will pale in comparison. The “Hunting for Dummies” vignettes sparkle with humour and relevance. I highly recommend this book.”“I was immediately sucked in by The Wildest Hunt. Randy Nelson has presented us with snapshots of wildlife crimes from all over North America, highlighting the threats of poaching, while also pointing out the humor and irony in many of these cases. As an officer in the field of wildlife law enforcement for 29 years, this book has made me even more appreciative of the job our wildlife officers do every day.”