The Black Desert
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THE BLACK DESERT is a story about one man’s life experiences hunting in Central Illinois. The author talks about the changes that have taken place over the last 40 years in hunting, farming, and the economy as well as the changes in people’s attitudes. It’s a story about a bow hunter fighting for a piece of the pie in the competitive world of deer hunting. The book has some serious messages, and is sprinkled with hilarious stories and colorful characters. Using several different real life experiences, the author conveys to the reader the direction the sport of hunting has taken, and the direction it is headed. The book provides the reader a rare opportunity to take a peek inside the real world of deer hunting in Illinois, from a seasoned hunter right in the middle of it all, without any sugar coating. It’s a story about the competition for hunting ground, and the quest for the almighty antlers, and about the people who will do almost anything to get them.
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About the Book
THE BLACK DESERT is a story about one man’s life experiences hunting in Central Illinois. The author talks about the changes that have taken place over the last 40 years in hunting, farming, and the economy as well as the changes in people’s attitudes. It’s a story about a bow hunter fighting for a piece of the pie in the competitive world of deer hunting. The book has some serious messages, and is sprinkled with hilarious stories and colorful characters. Using several different real life experiences, the author conveys to the reader the direction the sport of hunting has taken, and the direction it is headed. The book provides the reader a rare opportunity to take a peek inside the real world of deer hunting in Illinois, from a seasoned hunter right in the middle of it all, without any sugar coating. It’s a story about the competition for hunting ground, and the quest for the almighty antlers, and about the people who will do almost anything to get them.
About the Author
Mitch Myers lives in the country near Argenta, Illinois. He resides there with his wife Kelly and his twin daughters Sydney and Jaelen. He runs a lawn care business, which he has owned for 20 years. Besides hunting, when not working he enjoys golfing and fishing with his family. Kelly works for a veterinarian and loves all animals. Sydney and Jaelen are avid writers, love to play music and spend much of their time dog sledding.