• Upland Autumn

  • Birds, Dogs, and Shotgun Shells
  • By: William G. Tapply
  • Narrated by: Clay Teunis
  • Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (149 ratings)

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Upland Autumn

By: William G. Tapply
Narrated by: Clay Teunis
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Acclaimed novelist and outdoor writer William Tapply presents a series of wonderfully-observed stories about his adventures while bird hunting in the Northeast country. The stories are rich with insight not just on nature and hunting, but also on the bond between parent and child as Tapply recalls hunting experiences with his son.

Narrator Clay Teunis imbues his performance with muscular charm, placing listeners right in the midst of the rugged country that Taply clearly loved so much. Listeners will easily imagine that they are sitting with a friendly, seasoned old-timer sharing his wry and thoughtful recollections.

Publisher's summary

Tales of New England bird hunting by an acclaimed novelist and sportsman.

In this collection of original stories, highly acclaimed novelist and outdoor writer William Tapply shares his finest stories of bird hunting in the Northeast country. Every season for over 30 years, Tapply has hunted the fields and backcountry of New England. Tapply’s warmth and knack for evoking the subtle, telling details of the places and hunts that he loves will stir a new appreciation and excitement in every listener.

With his dog Burt, Tapply takes the listener out to his best spots. These are hard-charging tales of success and disappointment, anticipation, and triumph - familiar feelings to any experienced hunter. Tapply combines passion, wisdom, and wit in the nearly twenty stories presented in Upland Autumn. With rich prose and Tapply’s strong eye for detail, this book is a fine testament to bird hunting, bird hunters, and the rugged country that they tread each and every season. For those who love to hunt and those who simply love great outdoor writing, this is Upland Autumn.

©2009 William G. Tapply (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

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For hunter who hunt with there heart then there mind.

This is a book for hunters over age 50 min. Not that young hunters will not like, but it is like seeing the end of a movie first or reading the last pages of a good book. I had to stop and shut it off several times. I could not hear any more of it which brought many personal memories of my life as a hunter.
I do not know if the author will ever read this, but if you do you owe a box of tissues. A full life afield should bring tears to the eyes of a person ho thinks of the gifts of friendship given to you by the few who really matter to one. I can only hope to have a few shed over my memory of my friends. Thank you for helping me remember of the people and times. I owe much more.
Yes it is a very fine book. Enjoy

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Transporting

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This book took me to a different place, in a different time, hunting a different quarry, and I absolutely loved it. Made me long for those hunters who took the time to introduce me to the woods.

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Great collection of hunting stories

Narrator does a great job of re-telling these bird hunting stories. You will enjoy this book if you cobsider yourself a grouse shortener, turkey hunter or pursue pheasant.

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Easy Listen

Wasn't sure what to expect with this book. But I learned a lot more than expected!

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great book for birddoggers

this is a great book with great stories that creates and brings back many memories for outdoorsman and hunters alike. well written. good length with an appreciable story. I would definitely recommend this book to shooters, outdoorsmen, bird diggers and wing shooters.

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Another great book by William Tapply!

If you've ever had a devoted hunting companion this book will warm your heart. Each story reminds me of time spent with mine. Thanks to Bill for writing this fantastic book and thanks to Clay for allowing me to "read" these words while driving to and from my favorite patches of woods.

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Great bird hunting read

Maybe it’s me but I feel this book really makes you stop and think. Of the way things were, how our mind’s picture is of upland bird hunting. The whats and what boys. I give it thumbs up for this book.

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great stories

If you love stories about upland bird hunting then this is a great book I thoroughly enjoyed it I listened to audio books because I work long shifts driving a truck. Stories like this helps me think about what I'll be doing when I'm not working.

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A beautiful read!

For readers l young and old, a beautiful telling of the woods and life outside of the every day hustle. This book makes it easy to relax and yearn to go outdoors with a double barrel shotgun. Narration was great! Good pacing and a great fit to the author! Read it!

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Great story

Beautiful tales from the field. The birds, dogs and setting are painted beautifully. The voice was soothing like you would hear around a campfire.

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