hunting stories

Eleven-year-old Cherokee Zach Feather is going on his first pheasant hunting trip in Oklahoma with his parents, his first ever bird dog (Koda), and his grandfather's shotgun; but when the hunt gets started he discovers that there is a lot more to hunting than he realized and he needs to learn patience--if he survives his encounter with a very annoyed rattlesnake.

Twelve-year-old Hailey has high expectations for her family's annual duck hunt, but between her excitable young dog Cocoa ruining several shots and a strained family dynamic she learns that wanting a certain outcome does not guarantee it.

Thirteen-year-old Juniper travels to Alaska to take part in a bowhunt in the Tongass National Forest, and when she ends up on the hunt with local boy Ben they both have to learn to work together and respect each other's skills if they want to succeed.

Twelve-year-old Coral is excited to be going on an October elk hunt with her father in the Colorado mountains, but when he announces that he is getting remarried she is upset and angry with him--but when a big storm rolls in and her father is injured by his skittish horse she has to put aside her feelings and fears and concentrate on making it down the mountain safely.

"At last, old enough to join Dad on a wild turkey hunt, Luke is bursting with excitement from the start. When he finally sees his first turkey roaming wild in the woods, he has to overcome his excitement and make sure he can take a good shot"--Provided by publisher.

"The moment has come for Luke to put all his skills, determination, and luck together to make the stalk of his life, on the old drop tine buck. Join Luke and his dad as they travel to Alberta, Canada, for their first archery mule deer hunt. This adventure is another amazing journey where new friends are made, life lessons are learned, and exciting hunting action is around every corner"--Back cover.

"Crystal and her friend Megan are so excited when their dads take them to northern Minnesota for their first deer hunting experience. You won't believe all the critters the girls see from their deer stands. . . as they try to get their first deer"--Provided by publisher.

"In this tale, Luke is finally old enough to join his family on his first whitetail deer hunt, and he has all kinds of advice from his fellow hunters. When Luke's dad brings him deep into a Northern Minnesota swamp for a magical morning hunt, Luke finds adventure and nature at every turn in the trail. One thing's for sure--you won't believe who gets the big buck!"--Provided by publisher.

"Join Luke, his family, and their friends as they journey into the wilds of Alaska in search of majestic moose and giant bear. . . Luke and the gang use their hunting skills, patience, and determination to take on everything the Alaskan wilderness can throw at them."--Provided by publisher.

"Join Luke and the gang on another ... adventure. This time, the stage is set in northern Minnesota for a thrilling bear hunt. After working hard to prepare for the hunt, the team eagerly counts down to a nail-biting opening weekend. In a twist of luck, Luke ends up in the hot seat, ready and waiting for the bear of his dreams to arrive at the stand. See how his practice, patience, and determination reward him on this unforgettable weekend"--Provided by publisher.