Book Description

The rugged wild of the Adirondack Mountain region of New York has been a haven for sportsmen for hundreds of years. Hunters, fisherman, and trappers have found freedom and solitude in the crisp mountain air and vast expanse of wilderness. This book consists of historical photographs and background information about fishing, hunting, and trapping in the southern Adirondacks. Places mentioned include Remsen, Speculator, Perkins Clearing, and Long Lake, among others. The author is a contributing reporter, photographer, and columnist for the Boonville Herald, and a freelance outdoor writer.