Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper / Autobiography, experiences and observations of Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock during his fifty years of hunting and trapping.

Name: Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper / Autobiography, experiences and observations of Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock during his fifty years of hunting and trapping.
Author: E. N. Woodcock

By E. N. Woodcock

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The author recounts fifty years of hunting and trapping across diverse American landscapes, offering personal narratives of expeditions, camp life, and encounters with bears and other game. He describes practical techniques for constructing and setting traps and deadfalls, handling dogs and raw furs, and organizing camp provisioning and partnership on the trap line. Interwoven anecdotes and regional trips illustrate lost-in-the-woods episodes, seasonal strategies, gear tips, and reflections on the changing abundance of fur bearers and game.

About the Author

E. N. Woodcock

Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock was an American outdoorsman and author, best known for his autobiographical work, "Fifty Years a Hunter and Trapper." In this book, Woodcock shares his extensive experiences and observations from decades spent hunting and trapping in the wilderness. His narrative provides a unique glimpse into the life of a hunter and the natural world, reflecting both the challenges and rewards of a life dedicated to the outdoors. Woodcock's writing captures the essence of adventure and survival, making his work a notable contribution to the literature of outdoor life.