"A Season on the Allegheny" is a rollicking account of a year spent hunting on the Allegheny National Forest. Author Robert Hilliard tracks down more than deer, turkey, and grouse - he captures the Forest's magnificent past and finds the people who are still making history on the Allegheny today. He also pursues the many controversies that swirl around Pennsylvania's only National Forest, including anti-logging protests, Wilderness designations, and ecoterrorism. "A Season on the Allegheny" also uncovers the quiet but powerful impact of hunter-based conservation groups on National Forests. It documents the many ways - from habitat improvements to legal aid - in which groups such as the Ruffed Grouse Society, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Pheasants Forever have spent countless hours and dollars making the Allegheny National Forest a better place. "The parts of the book that intrigued me most were the hard-fought battles over the use of the forest. Hilliard leads you step by step through those battles that have ensued over the half million acres of wooded land. He also brings you along on hunts for pheasants, grouse, deer, bear and waterfowl. Hilliard's research is nothing short of excellent, and I would consider this a winter time 'must read.'" - Dave Wolf, Midwest Book Review "The information provided is as deep as the forest and as well researched as Rob's hunting trips. I recommend this book. The combination of history, hunting stories, and campfire feel make the perfect companion around your own campfire." - Modern Predator Blog Praise for A Season on the Allegheny "A well-researched, well-written account of hunting and exploring adventures on the [Allegheny National Forest]. Highly rated by critics and loved by others." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2015 Recommended Book , Holiday Gift Guide for Those Who Love the Outdoors, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2015 Recommended Book , Local Gifts for the Outdoors Lover, Beaver County Times "Who knew the Allegheny National Forest could be so interesting? Hilliard did, and thanks to him you can, too. Go with Hilliard on his exploits and you'll laugh, learn, and never be bored. - Jamestown (NY) Gazette From Wilderness Areas to white-tailed deer, from ghost towns to grouse dogs, there are countless threads that make up the rich tapestry of the Allegheny National Forest. This book will introduce just a few of those. I hope that I've conveyed them in a way that allows others to experience even a part of the pleasure and wonder that I discovered during my season on the Allegheny. Robert Hilliard has written on sports, history, and the outdoors for over three decades. Formerly a contributing editor with Ohio Valley Outdoors magazine, where he created the popular column "In the Public Domain," Rob has written numerous magazine features and was a contributing author for the local history book Rivers of Destiny in 2000. His first book as sole author was A Season on the Allegheny , which was published in paperback and as an ebook in 2012. Rob is currently working on his latest book, a Civil War spy novel entitled In Freedom's Shadow . In Freedom's Shadow is due out in 2023. Used Book in Good Condition