More Poachers Caught! Further Adventures of a Northwoods Game Warden

by Tom Chapin, Hal Rime (Illustrator)

More stories, more action, more foolhardy hunting and fishing poachers! Tom Chapin served as a Minnesota Game Warden for 29 years, a job that was far more perilous and thrilling than most people would ever expect. He was cussed at, chased, shot at, and nearly run over. More Poachers Caught! is the follow-up to Tom’s wildly popular first book. It collects 30 new stories from throughout Tom’s career and from a few of Tom’s friends. Dangerous, spontaneous, and sometimes comedic, these true adventures bring readers face to face with the problem of poaching. They are tales of greed, selfishness, and hope. The short stories tell of some of the most memorable poachers who were ever caught by a Northwoods Game Warden―and some who got away. Hunters, anglers, and outdoors enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy this fascinating book.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2005

Reviews

[Keegan Tank · Rating 5 out of 5]

Been keen to conservation my whole life and experienced a tragedy of the commons moment at twelve when I found hundreds of crappie filed and dumped into my fishing hole. Poachers suck and seem to be an inevitable part of hunting and fishing. People are greedy. This book has some really funny stories of the ridiculous lengths people will go to for some extra catch and it’s nice to hear about some justice and accountability being served

[Albert Meier · Rating 4 out of 5]

An nice collection of stories from a game warden with a strong appreciation for fair play and public use of our natural resources. None of the stories will have you on the edge of your seat, but they hold the interest and even provide a few chuckles.

[Bill Olson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since I have done a fair amount of hunting and fishing in my life, and been checked by game wardens a number of times, I enjoyed the stories in the book. Did not enjoy that people are so disrespectful to the rules and so greedy in overfishing and taking way more game than is allowed.

[Matt Kruse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable stories, but extrapolating the number of poaching violations caught by a single warden to all wardens nationwide (not to mention worldwide), and then considering how many violators don't get caught is just kind of disturbing.

Also, the frequency with which the author points out how easy it is to get away with poaching seems a bit counterproductive.

Not a bad book as light reading for the cabin or hunting shack.

[Ryan Oldakowski]

I thought the book was very good. I like the outdoors and reading about the people who dont obey the laws. The book is full of action. The author is game warden and always catching the law breakers. I recommend this book to people who like the outdoors.