Published by the University Press of Florida and available for purchase March 12, 2013. Order the book in hardback or eBook by clicking on photo.
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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 for First Coast News in the Historical/Cultural category.
Click here to go to BHK Outdoor Radio (Ohio), and then click on Episode #63. Listen while the author is interviewed about Backcountry Lawman and his experiences as a former Florida Game Warden.
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 (outdoor column).
Click here to read book review in the Florida Book Review (pdf).
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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Schedule of Public Appearances
Palatka, Florida
January 7, 2014 | 5:30-7:30 PM
Palatka Golf Club, 1715 Moseley Ave, Palatka, Florida
Kickoff event in celebration of Backcountry Lawman’s selection by the One Book One Putnam Committee as Putnam County’s 2014 Community Read. Outdoor themed displays will be available for the public to browse. Come hold LIVE ALLIGATORS, learn about edible wild plants, the collection of animal skulls, knife making, archery and much more.
Sanibel Island, Florida
January 17, 2014 | 10:00-2:00 PM
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
The author will give talks at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, followed by a book sale/signing.
Punta Gorda, Florida
January 18, 2014 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Copperfish Books, 1205 Elizabeth St., Punta Gorda, FL–author talk and book sale/signing
Crescent City, Florida
January 21, 2014 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Crescent City Library–book discussion
Melrose, Florida
January 31, 2014 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Melrose Library
Meet the author and Roger Gunter–a colorful character from Backcountry Lawman and a legendary outlaw. They’ll give a tag-team presentation followed by a book sale/signing.
Palatka, Florida
February 4, 2014 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Palatka Library–book discussion
Interlachen, Florida
February 11, 2014 |2:00-3:00 PM
Interlachen Library–book discussion
Bostwick, Florida
February 13, 2014 | 6:00-7:00 PM
Bostwick Library–book discussion
Palatka, Florida
February 27, 2014 | 5:30-7:30 PM
GFWC Woman’s Club of Palatka, 600 S. 13th St., Palatka, FL 32178
Finale for the Backcountry Lawman Community Read. Come watch and listen as the author conducts one-on-one interviews with retired game wardens Tommy Shearer, Hank Starling, Guy “Gator” Banks, and the notorious poacher, Roger Gunter (all characters from the book). It’s guaranteed to be a hoot!
Book availability alert! Barnes & Noble in St. Augustine has autographed copies of Backcountry Lawman. Get ‘em while they last.
Appearance dates for Schools, Civic and Private Clubs
Melrose, FL
December 17, 2013
Sante Fe Audubon Society, Annual Meeting
Welaka, FL
January 6, 2014
GFWC Woman’s Club of Welaka
St. Augustine, FL
February 18, 2014
Garden Club of St. Augustine (Las Adelfas Circle)
Gainesville, FL
February, 22, 2014
University of Florida Law School PIEC (Public Interest Environmental Conference)–the author and Dennis Bayer, prosecutor for the Amtrak Environmental Case, will give a tag-team presentation.