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If you have already read Hunting With Beanpole, then you and Beanpole have met. If not, I'll introduce you to him. Beanpole is a curious fellow in all meanings of the word; he's different, inquisitive, and gullible. These characteristics breathe life into a story when you add ingredients such as bad weather, tall tales, and natural phenomenon. Beanpole's family contributes to his adventures. His Grandpa, Grumpy, spins yarns on his front porch while vigilant for revenuers. Nell keeps Beanpole straight and his son, Butterbean, provides Beanpole an opportunity to pass on his wisdom, such that ...

Storytelling has long been a staple of the outdoor literature, though in recent years these stories seem fewer and harder to find. Some of these accounts were tales of peril, while others were relatable bits of comedy about the missteps we all make in the outdoors. In the spirit of keeping that tradition alive, Jim Mize has followed up with his own tales of misadventure and mirth, bringing us characters like Beanpole and Grumpy. If these tales have a touch of credibility, it’s because many of these events happened to Jim or people he knew. But he prefers to share them through his ...