TRACK OF THE POACHER (Penn's Woods Stories)

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by William Wasserman

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In his fourth book about his life as a state game warden, Wasserman writes about his experiences tracking down wildlife poachers from the city streets of Philadelphia to the rugged mountains of northern Pennsylvania. Join him as he encounters some of the most unpredictable—and interesting characters under the sun. Some are likable, others absolutely despicable, but they all have one thing in common: a blatant disregard for our natural resource laws and a sense of fair play. Track of the Poacher contains eight of his most memorable tales to date. In A Question of Proof two hunters are discovered with a trophy ten-point buck. They seem like easy-going fellas and admit to using illegal bait to lure the deer onto their property. But the case takes a dramatic turn of events after Wasserman files charges and they hire a high-priced city attorney to defend them in court.In Voice in the Wilderness Wasserman travels into the city of Philadelphia to pursue big game poachers on their own turf. The men refuse to admit they've killed anything, and Wasserman must resort to his vast knowledge of investigative techniques in order to apprehend them.Lost Boys is about two teenage poachers: one a good kid who has always stayed out of trouble, the other a hardened deer killer who convinces the other to accompany him on an illegal night hunt. It’s an intriguing story about how two youths with completely different personalities react when they find themselves in trouble with the law.In Dazed and Confused Wasserman writes about incidents where the poachers can’t seem to understand right from wrong. Some of the characters in this story are so feral they'll make your scalp crawl. An Inconvenient Truth is a story about a woman who overhears a conversation about a bald eagle that has been shot. The incident sparks an investigation by state and federal game wardens armed with a search warrant. It has a surprise ending that you’ll remember long after you put the book down.In Anatomy of a Shooting Wasserman skillfully narrates the details of several hunting accidents he investigated over the years, explaining how and why the hunters were shot while in plain view of their offenders. You’ll feel like you’re right there watching everything happen in front of your eyes. It’s a must read that might just save your life one day.Deceit, Lies and Alibis is about poachers who will do and say just about anything in order to kill over the limit of game. But Wasserman uses a few tricks of his own to get confessions from these outlaws.Outlaw Trappers is about a man who should have been born a hundred years ago. He is a self-professed outlaw who traps out of season, uses illegal traps, and trespasses on private property at will. Although he’s a hardened career poacher, don’t be surprised if find yourself feeling a little sorry for him by the end of the story. Track of the Poacher is the eighth book put together by Bill Wasserman, and is the fourth in his autobiographical series, which began with Poacher Wars in 2008. Wasserman has become known for his quality game warden stories that are detailed, educational, entertaining and easy to read. You are getting great value for your money. This book is a collection of eight stories ranging from deer poachers, to accidental shootings to chasing illegal trappers. As already implied, Wasserman is a great storyteller who can make even the most mundane game warden duties appear interesting and humorous. He provides sufficient details that the reader is not confused, but at the same time does not bog you down with unnecessary explanations of techniques and processes. In all honesty I was really "in the zone" while reading this book and when I finished the final chapter and saw the author's biography page, it was quite a let-down because I didn't want it to end yet. Another great thing about Wasserman's books is that the stories are not chronological. He's not writing his memoirs, he's just telling game warden stories that he was involved with or had firsthand knowledge of. If you haven't read any of his previous books, you can easily pick up a book anywhere in the series and not feel like you've missed anything. However, the truth is that you have missed something if you haven't read them all, as each one is a gem. You've missed out on some terrific game warden stories from a true professional. His books are all top-notch game warden non-fiction and offer outstanding value. ----Gerry W. Lister, Editor, International Game Warden "Join Officer Wasserman as he shares in a most captivating style some of his most exciting and harrowing experiences as a Pennsylvania Wildlife Conservation Officer. In more than 30 years he's encountered it all, from the most hardened criminals to the most unbelievable encounters with wildlife." ---- ROBERT C. MITCHELL, Editor, Pennsylvania Game News "His accounts read like scripts for a true-life reality television show. Murderers, drug addicts, dope dealers, and outlaw bikers have

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