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In this journal, George writes of hunting for grouse with his father and his dogs, Grouse and Pal. He spends time on Sugar Loaf mountain. His writings include small sketches of birds in flight, and many of his entries detail the weather and terrain.

1. Shooting Notes

Identifier:
evans_00007
Title:
Shooting Notes
Date:
1937
A&M Number:
3610
In this journal, George details hunting for grouse with his father in and around Connellsville, PA along with his dogs Grouse and Bird. In many entries, he describes the weather and terrain of the day in great detail, and writes about his plans for hunting that day.

2. Hunting Notes

Identifier:
evans_00008
Title:
Hunting Notes
Date:
1938
A&M Number:
3610
This journal details George and Kay's first hunting season at Old Hemlock. Along with their dog Blue, they hunt for grouse and woodcock in Sandy and Beaver Creeks. George makes detailed notes of the weather and terrain, and includes sketches of birds and dogs throughout his writing.

3. Hunting Notes

Identifier:
evans_00009
Title:
Hunting Notes
Date:
1939
A&M Number:
3610
In this journal, George writes of his second hunting season at Old Hemlock. He hunts for grouse and woodcock with his dogs Blue and Grouse along the Pennsylvania and West Virginia state line, and along Muddy Creek and Bruceton Road. He spends time hunting with his wife, Kay, and his neighbors and friends. He writes detailed notes about the weather and terrain.

4. Shooting Notes

Identifier:
evans_00010
Title:
Shooting Notes
Date:
1940
A&M Number:
3610
In this journal, George writes of hunting with Kay and his father for grouse and woodcock. He is accompanied by his dogs, Blue and Grouse. In many entries, he makes detailed notes about the weather and terrain.

5. Shooting Notes

Identifier:
evans_00011
Title:
Shooting Notes
Date:
1941
A&M Number:
3610
In this journal, George laments the prospect of scant hunting due to his new job working with aircraft. In what few notes he writes, he hunts for quail and grouse with his dog, Blue. He makes note of hunting with Kay at Roaring Creek.

6. Shooting Notes

Identifier:
evans_00012
Title:
Shooting Notes
Date:
1942
A&M Number:
3610
Back at Old Hemlock, George writes of fishing for brook trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout. He explores the Upper Aughwick, Lower Aughwick, and Buck Run. Along with Kay, his father, and his dogs Blue, Queenie, and Dub, he hunts for Grouse and Quail in Brandonville and Mason Run. He spots wild turkeys on his walks. Later in the year, he goes on a hunting trip at Antioch with Carroll Wright. Shooting Notes begin on page 4.

7. Trout Fishing

Identifier:
evans_00013
Title:
Trout Fishing
Date:
1943
A&M Number:
3610
At his first complete season since leaving home in 1942, George writes of grouse hunting at Old Hemlock with his wife, Kay. Accompanied by his dogs, Blue and Dawn, he explores Chestnut Ridge, Beaver Creek, and Roaring Creek. He makes a December hunting trip to Middleburg, Virginia, and spends Christmas in Winchester, Virginia, where he hunts grouse and quail in the Shenandoah Valley.

8. Shooting Notes

Identifier:
evans_00014
Title:
Shooting Notes
Date:
1944
A&M Number:
3610
George writes of hunting around Old Hemlock, accompanied by Kay and their dogs, Blue and Dawn. He maintains a corporate job while at Old Hemlock, but finds time to explore above Clifrton, Mason Run, Roaring Creek, Lick Run, Brandonville, and Sandy Creek. He writes of shooting grouse, quail, and woodcock. His notes include small illustrations and notes about the weather and terrain.

9. Shooting Notes

Identifier:
evans_00015
Title:
Shooting Notes
Date:
1945
A&M Number:
3610
In this journal, George writes of fishing for trout in Little Laurel, Lick Run, and Roaring Creek. He details both spinner and wet fly fishing. Beginning in October, he begins detailing his outings shooting with his dogs Blue, Grouse, and Dawn. He laments that timbering has ruined grouse cover. He visits Brandonville, and mentions that his father is ill. Shooting Notes begin on page 9.

10. Fishing Notes

Identifier:
evans_00016
Title:
Fishing Notes
Date:
1946
A&M Number:
3610