Explore a Collection of Autumn Stories

Upland Autumn: Birds, Dogs, and Shotgun Shells by William G. Tapply is a collection of twenty stories. William Tapply is a devoted and passionate grouse hunter who takes his 20-gauge Parker, his gundog, and a friend or two and roams the hills and valleys of New England every autumn, seeking an elusive bird not much larger than your hand. In these stories, he takes us along as he explores new coverts, tromps though old ones, makes great shots and memorable misses, and reminisces with old friends about hunting in the good old days. Reading through these pages, you’ll meet Tapply’s father who took young Bill along on hunts and taught him not only how to shoot, but also how to appreciate the woods, the waters, and an elusive little bird that has such a devoted following. You’ll also meet Bill’s father’s friends; men who helped establish the traditions associated with upland bird hunting. And of course you’ll get to hunt with Tapply’s dogs, including Burt his most recent Brittany.
Tapply’s knack for evoking the subtle, telling details of people, places, and things will hit home with every reader. If you yearn for crisp autumn days, blazing foliage, the tinkle of dog bells in thick cover, and the explosive whir as a grouse blasts into the air; if the smell of wood smoke, apple orchards, and gunpowder stirs something in your soul; then this book is for you.