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George begins his journals detailing the Indian Summer during October of that year, noting that leaves were falling but many were still on the trees. It is his 26th hunting season, and his dog Ruff's 6th hunting season. With his Fox double gun, he hunts for grouse with Ruff, Wilda, and Feathers along Roaring Creek, Lick Run, Brandonville, Mason Run, Little Sandy, the Cooper's Rock area, Hazel Run, Rockvelle, Dolly Sods, Petersburg, Crane School Road, and Upper Laurel. Kay takes pictures of George hunting with the dogs with her Retina II camera. George notes that Feathers has been carefully bred but is not a good bird dog quite yet. He makes many notes of the weather and terrain.
George writes of hunting with Kay and their dogs Ruff, Feathers, and Wilda. He hunts in and around Coopers Rock State Forest and Enchanted Valley. He has a new puppy, Shadow. He details a ban on hunting in WV due to dryness and fire risk. He goes to PA, Pine Knob, and Piney Run. Kay takes many pictures of their outings.
George makes note that it is Ruff's 8th season, Wilda's 4th, and Feathers' 3rd. It is George's 28th season with his Fox double gun, and his 30th grouse season. He visits Dolly Sods, the Allegheny Mountains, Canaan Valley, and Terra Alta. Kay accompanies him on some of his hunts, filming and taking photos. He visits a preserve in New Jersey and makes notes of pheasant in the area. Later in the season, when the WV season reopens, he finds a lost kitten. He visits Cucumber Run, Tub Run, White's Creek, Hazel Run, Roaring Gap, Lick Run, and Little Sandy.
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.
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.
In this journal, Kay and George detail accounts of fishing in Trout Spring. They also relate stories of shooting woodcock and grouse with their pointer dogs in Meadow Run, Braddock, Daisy Field, Meadow Ridge, and Mill Run. Their dogs Speck, Pat, and Father accompany them. Many entries include reports on the weather and terrain.
George and Kay describe their outings hunting and fishing in Braddock, Stoney Fork, Laurel Run, Sandy Creek, Cucumber Creek, and Trout Spring Hollow. They write about hunting with their dog Speck for grouse, squirrel, quail, and rabbit. They spot deer on their walks, and make note of the weather and terrain in several entries. Shooting Sketch Book begins on page 33.
In this journal, George writes of trout fishing with Kay in Braddock Creek. He fishes for "chubs" and other fish in Trout Spring and McIntyre Creek, and sees a mink on the banks. Meeting with Mr. Barclay and Mr. King, in his hunting he comes across a grouse, a dead deer, quail, and woodcock. He hunts accompanied by his dogs Speck, Boy, and Nat. Many of his entries include details about the weather and terrain. Shooting Notes begin on page 18.
In this journal, George finds Braddock too low to fish, but fishes in Jonathan Run, which was low as well. He fishes with Kay for chubs and trout. He writes of going hunting with Father, his neighbors, nearby land owners, and friends. He hunts accompanied by his dogs Boy and Nat, who sadly later die in December. He remembers the one year anniversary of Speck's death on November 9th. He mentions buying hemlock and cutting it down. Hunting Notes begin on page 26.
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.