Outdoor Humor

In this book, the author of “It seemed like a good idea at the time” shares more of his humorous outdoor experiences. In this book you’ll laugh as the author: Rides a raft constructed from an Army war games map Crashes during a hang gliding lesson Buys and sells an ancient boat Catches a duck while fishing Nearly drowns trying to surf in Hawaii Chases calves through neighborhoods and fields Contends with drunk fishermen Sit back and enjoy reading about the author’s mishaps and stupidity and realize that some people should never go outside.

America's most hilarious sportsman returns with this collection of insights about youth, the great outdoors, and the philosophy of fileting fish. When best-selling author Patrick McManus looks at a subject, you're sure to come away with an outrageously new perspective.

Shannon Olson continues to make his readers laugh and gasp with his new stories. This book will take you on some outdoor adventures but also introduces the law enforcement side of Shannon. You will hear some nasty talk from turkeys, a tale of electrical karma, a little graveyard fun and how ladybugs helped create the fly fishing dream of I’ve Got Bugs. Sit back and enjoy the ramblings of a man that has many dreams, one of which is to make his readers laugh and reminisce in their own childhood.

Missing Links is the story of four middle-class buddies who live outside Boston and play golf together at Ponkaquogue Municipal Golf Links and Deli, not so fondly known as Ponky. An 18-hole garbage dump with hazards that include a concrete river surrounded by a chain-link fence and the pillars of the elevated train that runs through the course, it is reputed to be the worst golf course in America.

This is a collection of humorous short stories detailing the author's desire to become an outdoorsman. Follow the author as he receives hunting lessons from his father and passes his knowledge on to his son. In the process he gets caught trespassing, tries to train a retriever, gets hit by a logging truck, avoids jail with a rifle and much more. In the process of being amused by the author’s stupidity, you’ll also learn some history and interesting trivia surrounding the places he’s lived, hunted and grown up

The phrase "the buck stops here" was coined by President Harry Truman, and the "buck" in question refers to a marker passed from one person to the next in a poker game, indicating who would deal. But if you're as avid a hunter as author Steve Chapman, this may surprise you, because when you hear "buck", you're not thinking about poker. Instead, you're picturing white-tailed deer. You'll feel right at home listening to The Buck Stops Here, a timeless collection of tips, quips, and reflections about hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors.

When a quiet grump and the sunshiney brunch chef get together nothing goes as expected. Aiden Lockhart’s carefully balanced life—juggling a struggling food truck and family duties—takes an unexpected detour when he parks his brunch-themed food truck at the quirky Front Range Motorcycle Collective. He isn’t sure if it’s the right fit — after all, Aiden doesn’t see himself as the sort to hang out with a motorcycle club. But it isn’t long before a chance ride with the reserved but captivating Cash jolts him into a world of late-night adventures, unexpected romance, and the raw ...

Popular novelist Dan Jenkins is well known in the golf world for his column in Golf Digest. A modern classic among 20th-century sports novels, Dead Solid Perfect is Jenkins' hilarious send-up of professional golfers and the often ludicrous reality of life on the tour.

Nationally recognized and award-winning humor writer Jim Mize shares his insights from forty years of writing humor. In addition to discussing techniques, Mize credits his original sources so readers can view the materials that first inspired him. Readers will also be entertained with examples from his writing and see firsthand how Mize put these skills to work in his stories. Topics covered include joke writing, humor formats, misdirection, tension, timing, workshops, finding markets, and more. Of course, along the way, quite a few humorous things happened and these stories are shared as ...

Originally drawn to the game by his father, Carl Hiaasen wisely quit golfing in 1973. But some ambitions refuse to die, and as the years–and memories of shanked 7-irons faded, it dawned on Carl that there might be one thing in life he could do better in middle age than he could as a youth. So...

A woman alone, leading five ridiculously hot guys into the wilderness for a week of camping. What could go wrong? As a backcountry guide, I’m accustomed to challenging jobs, but nothing has ever been as challenging as resisting my latest clients. They’re sexy, flirtatious, and they keep ripping their shirts off for no good reason. What’s a girl to do? But I will keep things professional. No, I’m serious. Even when they decide to skinny dip in the lake near our campsite, I am strictly their guide. Nothing more. Why is everyone looking at me with such skepticism? Explicit Content: ...

Hilarious hero Rafe Khatchadorian heads to summer camp and faces bullies with his friends in this installment of James Patterson's beloved Middle School series. Rafe Khatchadorian, the hero of the bestselling Middle School series, is ready for a fun summer at camp--until he finds out it's a...

A beloved New York Times bestselling author and golf aficionado shares his insatiable curiosity, trademark sense of humor, and vast knowledge of the game in this cavalcade of original pieces about why we love the sport, now featuring three additional new pieces.

Welcome to the art of survival! Come Back Alive is Robert Young Pelton's indispensable and witty guide to avoiding nasty situations, whether on a business trip, an adventure vacation, or a weekend hike. In this book, the author of the classic travel annual The World's Most Dangerous Places, Robert Young Pelton--"Dangerman" (Toronto Globe & Mail); "tourist with an attitude" (Outsidemagazine); "the patron saint of adventure travelers" (ZineZone. com)--reveals the secrets that have kept him alive and laughing: in the desert: finding water where it ain't, dehydration and rehydration, copping a ...

Book 9 — Ricky, Ray & Rusty Explore the Land of Giants (Redwoods & Sequoias) Three hilarious brothers, one Bible-toting aunt, a calm uncle, and a van that smells faintly of pine sap… what could go wrong? Join Ricky (12), Ray (11), and Rusty (10) as they trek from the foggy coast redwoods to the snow-kissed giant sequoias—learning how God’s greatness shows up in creation’s tallest and most massive trees. With Psalm 92:12 as their compass—“The righteous…will grow like a cedar of Lebanon”—the crew earns Junior Ranger badges, measures trees with “similar triangles” (and ...

More true tales from Uncle Rob. What is the golf course goblin? What is leaving strange three toed tracks? What happens at the creepy river? What is in the old cellar? What has the crows worked up? What happens at Black Mesa? These and more true tales by the author are sure to amuse you, confuse you, and make you wonder what the...?

THE MAN IN THE TENT – MY LIFE UNDER CANVAS: GETTING STARTED IN SPAIN is the continuation of Tony Beardsall’s light-hearted account of the outdoor life which he commenced at the age of fifty-one. In this stand-alone volume he describes his first months on Spanish soil, from his mobile first winter in eastern Andalusia, through a more static period in the north of Malaga, to further travels in search of the perfect place to settle down, in a tent, of course.Readers of THE MAN IN THE TENT – MY LIFE UNDER CANVAS: THE FIRST FOUR YEARS will be familiar with Tony’s modus operandi, but a ...

This collection contains the first five, full-length, Trophy Seeker Destination, short stories. Four of the five tales are about Lake Texoma, the Striped Bass Capitol of the World, which is my home base for all things fishing. The fifth story is a free BONUS tale, about fishing for big Black Drum in Galveston, Texas. These five stories are included in Lake Texoma Striper Tales Collection 01 - #BigFishThursday - Tex-Ocean - The Catfish Curse - Big Black Drum - The Big One I'm Captain Mike, I run a fishing guide service on Lake Texoma called BigFishTexoma.com. I am the Defending Champion of ...

Bruce Tilbrook hooks you with his unique brand of humor and observations about fly-fishing and reels you in with this collection of entertaining stories about the men of the river.

Join Rafe as he survives white-water rafting, camp counselors, and rock climbing in this hilarious New York Times bestseller from the Middle School series. After a rough summer, Rafe is heading back to the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, the site of the very worst years of his life. And as...