A book that belongs on the shelf of anyone who shares a passion for wild places, and the pursuits that take them there. A first-hand account of one man's adventures on the public lands of the Southern Appalachians, In the Realm of the Raven recounts everything from traditional bowhunts for black bears to mushroom picking--but this isn't just any old "hook-and-bullet" read. Its pages cover a diverse variety of topics including biology, friendship, history, family, and love, as well as the controversies that surround the National Forest System and wildlife management in general. In the Realm of the Raven details the devastating early history of the Chattahoochee National Forest, as well as its resurrection into the vibrant wilderness lands that cover North Georgia today. It perpetually begs the reader to press on with heart-pounding narratives of backcountry experiences and relatable recollections of what it means to find one's meaning in the great outdoors.