Grey and Fox Squirrel Book

John Madison wrote a book about Fox and Grey Squirrels sponsored by Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation (Winchester) 1964.
It is an interesting read.
Jim

Wow! The number of squirrels shot is mind boggling! Thanks for sharing.

Going to have to try to find a copy of that.

Madison also wrote books about rabbits, grouse, pheasants ,etc.

I'm amazed that someone could write over 100 pages on squirrels. BTW, if you look closely, his name is Madson with no "I". Searching for the book will be easier with the correct spelling.

Thanks for sharing. Just scored a copy from Ebay for $8 .

Patocazador said:

I'm amazed that someone could write over 100 pages on squirrels. BTW, if you look closely, his name is Madson with no "I". Searching for the book will be easier with the correct spelling.

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Heck, our own @ETipp got to 93 pages in his book.

kyron4 said:

Thanks for sharing. Just scored a copy from Ebay for $8 .

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You did real good. After reading this thread yesterday, I found one on Amazon and ordered it. It’s on its way. $25!!!

Never thought to check eBay

Free to read online! Always check archive.org first: LINK

ETA: Wow cool read from the time of my boyhood. Started reading after 4 and finished about 8:30. Re-learned a lot I forgot. A lot of his writing implied a larger population of fox squirrels back then than you see now. I rarely see them now compared to when I was a boy.

Interesting reports of those big migrations I used to hear about, but doubted - still kinda do. Poignant predictions of dying out of hunting traditions that have sadly come true.

I may look for a copy to keep on the shelf for reference.

Jim K said:

You did real good. After reading this thread yesterday, I found one on Amazon and ordered it. It’s on its way. $25!!!

Never thought to check eBay

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I didn't do much better Jim. I found one on a online used book store for 22 bucks. I couldn't find it on fleabay.

Madson was a prolific writer. Good stuff. Bygone era. I'm having a nostalgia meltdown.

I’d like to have a copy as a companion to @ETipp ’s great book.

The poem really tugs at the heartstrings:

I really like that @yellowhammer