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Chasing poachers and outlaws in alligator country…
“As thrilling as any Indiana Jones epic.”–Florida Times-Union
“If you want to know how old-time game wardens did it, read this book.”–Chris Christian, Contributing Editor, Outdoor Life Magazine
“Has something for everybody, including white-knuckle boast chases in the dark, surveillance on bird poachers, deer decoy operations, and even an entertaining, yet important, pollution case.”–International Game Warden
Newsroom
Click here to view ABC/NBC First Coast News (Jacksonville) segment ‘Foes to Friends,’ about an unlikely friendship between the author and Roger Gunter, Putnam County’s most notorious poacher. This feature story won an Emmy in the Historical and Cultural category.
Click here to read book review in the St. Augustine Record (includes video clip of the author interviewing Roger Gunter–infamous poacher and outlaw–about electric fishing, snake bites and boat chases).
Click here to read book review in the Tampa Tribune.
Click here to read book review in the Daytona Beach News Journal.
Click here to read book review in the Florida Book Review.
Click here to read book review in the Palm Coast Observer.
Click here to read book review in Woods ‘n Water Magazine.
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First Place, Florida Outdoor Writers Association 2014 Excellence-In-Craft Award for best outdoor book.
(Schedule of appearances listed below.)
Kickoff celebration for Backcountry Lawman’s selection as the 2014 Community Read for Putnam County.
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Order the video: Backcountry Lawman DVD (55:35 minutes). Produced by Alan Saperstein, a 20-year veteran of PBS television, CH 5, Gainesville, FL.
Notorious poacher, click photo to learn more.
2016 Schedule of Appearances
Lakeland, Florida
Thursday, March 3, 2016 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Florida Southern College (Florida History Lecture Series)
Book talk followed by sale/signing
St. Augustine, Florida
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Shamrock Garden Club
Melrose, Florida
November 5, 2016 | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Four Days in Melrose, author will have his books (hardback and paper) for sale at the Melrose Senior Community Center, 307 State Road 26, Melrose, FL 32666.
Ormond Beach, Florida
November 18, 2016 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Ormond Beach Library (auditorium seating for up to 120)
Book talk followed by sale/signing
2015 Past Appearances
Hawthorne, Florida
February 14, 2015
Star Lake Homeowners Association, book talk
Ocala, Florida
March 7, 2015 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Silver Springs State Park
Book talk followed by a sale/signing.
Satsuma, FL
March 14, 2015 | 1:00-2:00 PM
Log Cabin Winery, 376 County Road 309, Satsuma, FL 32189
Meet the author and Roger Gunter–a legendary outlaw and colorful character from Backcountry Lawman. They’ll give a tag-team talk followed by a book sale/signing.
Palatka, Florida
March 27, 2015
Florida Power & Light Retirees Luncheon
Ocala, Florida
March 29, 2015 | Sunday, 2:00-3:00 PM
Main branch headquarters–Marion County Library
The kickoff for the author’s speaking tour of all the branch libraries within Marion County. He’ll give a book talk followed by a sale/signing.
Ocklawaha, Florida
Saturday, April 11, 2015 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Forest Public Library
Book talk followed by sale/signing
Reddick, Florida
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 | 12:00-2:00 PM
Reddick Public Library
Brown bag luncheon followed by book talk & sale/signing
Ocala, Florida
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 | 6:00-7:00 PM
Marion Oaks Public Library (partnered with Freedom Public Library)
Book talk followed by sale/signing
Belleview, Florida
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 | 10:30-11:30 AM
Belleview Public Library
Book talk followed by a sale/signing
Dunnellon, Florida
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Dunnellon Public Library
Book talk followed by sale/signing
Ocala, Florida
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 | 1:30-2:30 PM
Master the Possibilities Education Center at Circle Square Commons
Book talk followed by sale/signing–open to the public.
Gainesville, Florida
Friday, August 7, 2015 | 1:00-2:00 PM
Tune in to the Hank Conner radio show at WUFT-FM 89.1. The author will talk about his book, the video, and his experiences as a 30-year veteran Florida game warden.
Gainesville, Florida
Sunday, August 9, 2015 | 2:30-4:00 PM
Writers Alliance of Gainesville, will meet at the Millhopper Branch Library
Thirty minute book talk followed by 15 minutes on tips for nonfiction writers. Book sale/signing afterwards.
Crescent City, Florida
Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Crescent City Woman’s Club
‘Meet and Greet for Authors’–various authors from south Putnam County will have their books for sale.
Summerfield, Florida
Friday, November 6, 2015 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Del Webb Singles Club (private)
Book talk followed by sale/signing
The Villages
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 | 2:15-3:50 PM
The Villages Canoe & Kayak Club (open only to residents of The Villages with proper I.D.)
Book talk followed by sale/signing
Leesburg, FL
December 2, 2015 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Leesburg Public Library
Book talk followed by sale/signing