You’ll never meet a hunter without a tale to tell. That Dog Don’t Hunt: Tales from The Hunt Camp Porch by author Jim Newman recounts the memories of both his grandfather and hunters from across the country.
Jim, a resident of Sundridge, is a longtime hunter, conservationist and advocate for firearms and the hunting community. Prior to retirement, Jim was the CEO and registered federal lobbyist for the Canadian Firearms Institute, an advocacy and resource group for firearms owners.
Jim turned his love for hunting and firearms into a writing career. Before penning his book, he was a columnist for the Nipissing Reader. That Dog Don’t Hunt: Tales from The Hunt Camp Porch is the winner of the Outdoor Writers of Canada 2022 National Communications Book Award.
With its charming stories and wonderfully descriptive writing, That Dog Don’t Hunt: Tales from The Hunt Camp Porch is sure to give you a feeling of nostalgia. You can purchase the book at stores across Almaguin or on Jim’s website.
Listen to our chat with Jim on the audio file attached to this article.
Reader’s Reviews From Jim’s Website
“So Good, love the humour, especially the old timer talk, LOL the scary part is that I knew most of the sayings and terms used.” – Bev B
” I read it with great interest and amusement. Part of the great fun in knowing you and your personality! Very well done, should be n award winner.” – Pete T
“Loved it, couldn’t put it down.” Can I order 2 more copies for some friends?” – Mike C
“The stories are presented so that the reader can easily imagine the “hunters” discussing these topics around the campfire, dinner table.” – Linda B
