One with the Wilderness- book

[Doc Blues]

ahhh... thanks Mike!

[Grant Young]

I bought a copy from Gene in Texas Mike and wanted to congratulate you on producing such a fine read. Great book for old guys like me and super for hooking young hunters and showing them what it "should" be all about. Thanks, and all the best to your wife and family. Prayers for a speedy recovery,              Grant Young

[varmint101]

Speaking of which Mike, thanks for autographing mine.  I appreciate.  Your wife and family are in my prayers too.

[Dustin Waters]

Mike...
I have had my copy for a few weeks and have gotten through about half of it.  Im loving it.  It will definitely hold a place on the shelf for many many years.  Best wishes to you and the family getting through everything.
Thanks for autographing the copy you sent to me.  I appreciate it.

Dustin

[allan f]

I just got my copy last night and the book looks great.  I love the cover without a jacket and the pictures inside the actual cover its a nice touch.  I really like the colour photos inside.  Your family is in my prayers as well.  Thanks for taking the time to sign it.

Allan

[Mike Bolin]

I have real problem with this book. I ain't getting enough sleep! I like to read before bed and I am having a really hard time putting this down. Plan to be asleep by 10 or 10:30 and have ended up reading until midnight! I am pretty close to finishing it up and if you haven't bought it yet, you should get one soon. Thanks Mike for an excellent read. God bless and prayers are still being sent up. Mike

[Big Fred Fan]

Mike, you brought me back to my college years backpacking in WV awakening to find bear tracks through my campsite.  Like many, I had a hard time putting your book down.  Like all great books, it was evidently clear that you write from the heart.  Thank you for sharing your wilderness.  You've inspired me to take up my solo ways once again.  I'm planning a fall elk hunt to Colorado, somewhat confused just where to start with all the info on the internet, but I've just started my research.  Going through some of my old gear brought back memories of weeks alone fly-fishing for native mountain Brook Trout.  Most of all, thanks for putting hunting back in to the perspective that it belongs.  I will reflect on you and your stories on my own future wilderness hunts.  Thank You and my prayers go out to you and your family.

[Herdbull]

Thanks guys. I tried for a nostalgic feel with this book and hoped the reader would reconnect with their past. I don’t care for folded dust covers that get all beat up and ripped because they aren’t as durable for a keepsake. I too much prefer the wrapped cover case bound. I would like to thank Matt Smith and Nick Salter for their input on the cover design. This book is only one month old, and we are already talking about our second printing thanks to all of you. Mike

[Chris Surtees]

Mike,

All I can say is AWESOME...the book is such a great read that I, to like so many others, had a hard time putting it down...Books that are written from the heart are much more enjoyable to read and this one is just that...I could just go on and on about how much I enjoyed reading it but most of what I could say is written so much better in the above posts...Also the cover and color pictures are just the icing on the cake...well done brother very well done.

All the best to you and your family.

[Kevin Winkler]

Mike,

Thanks for a great read! I couldn't hardly put the book down. I know that I will never be able to go on many of the hunts that you have experienced, but it was enjoyable being able to feel as though I was right there with you. Hope to meet you at the WTA banquet next weekend.

You and your family are in my prayers.

Kevin

[Herdbull]

Thanks Chris and Kevin. I'm glad it stirred your soul. The WTA is only a few hours from my house and I hope I can make it up there, but I can't promise. I will have some autographed copies of my book shipped up there for Bob Daigle to sell for me. They are a great bunch of people and a strong organization. It was a good time last year. Thanks, Mike

[Tdog]

Mike ,Thank you for taking the time to pass your thoughts and Hunts on. I to ran a trap line when I was younger and to this day. In fact our water season will end in ten days.Love those spring rats You made me feel like I was there with you on all those hunts. Your writings will forever be kept close.In fact all the float trips this winter my thought went back to your writings.I find my escapes can be afloat on the creek after some rats and mink..To see the cars passing on the road and me and the dog in the canoe just floating along with just one care in the world..To enjoy..Life is Great..can't wait for the next one..Thank you Tucker

[Bill Kissner]

Mike, we missed you at the UBI banquet but understand that our families always come first. We all send prayers for you and your wife. I just ordered your book and can't wait to read it.

[Herdbull]

Bill- I was so looking forward to coming down there and having fun with everyone in Springfield. Thanks for your understanding.
Tucker- I was planning ot foat a river in Iowa this past season in a canoe, but instead of checking traps, I hoped to quietly put ashore every 200 yards or so and rattle some horns. On the day I planned to do it, a thin layer of ice formed all along the shore line- you know how that is. The river said, "Not today." It would have been to noisy - so it was back to a treestand in the timber. At first light, three coonhounds who ditched their owner during the night ran through my woods. I never got another chance for my river-rattling. Ha!

[Barry Wensel]

Gene and I have been gone almost six weeks running the Pig-Gigs in Texas so I've been kinda out of the loop. We're still trying to catch up. I wanted everyone to know I'm scheduled to be guest speaker at the West Virginia Bowhunters Association banquet this weekend in Flatwoods, WV. I'm planning on hauling a case of Mike's excellent new book back with me. Since airline luggage/weights are now rather restrictive I'll only have one case, but they're already autographed by Mike. It'll be a good chance to thumb through it and save a little on S&H costs. You won't be disappointed. Hope to see some of you there. BW

[Steve O]

Glad to see you boys are back "Uncle B"

I imagine you already have picked up a couple of totes full of sheds...

[Dave Bulla]

Can't believe I missed this back in January!
 
Mike, I sent you an email.

[Benny Nganabbarru]

I like my copy very much, and am enjoying the read.

[Herdbull]

Thanks Barry for selling some at WV banquet. I had plans of going to the Wis Trad Archers Banquet this weekend, but it looks like I won't be able to make it. However; I have sent some autographed copies to Bob Daigle who plans sell some for me at the WTA members booth.
Dave- I sent you a note and plan to get a book out to you today if you send me your address.
Ben- I'm glad your copy made it to Australia and you can relate to similar passions. Thanks, Mike

[Fritz]

Just finished your book, Mike.  Very well written! I really, really enjoyed it.  Blessing upon you and your family.  Thanks for signing my book, even though it wasn't one of the first hundred.