Tom kelly turkey books

The season the chronicle of an unforgettable spring turkey. Its not only toms legend, but the entire turkey hunting communitys as well. Tom wrote this book in the 1970s to give his 600 man staff a sense of commonality. All are in pristine condition, signed by the author and all are highly collectable.

And he continues the themes of his previous 21 books. He has been acclaimed as the poet laureate of turkey hunting literature. Kelly, a prolific outdoor writer, forester and longtime friend of the nwtf, is the author of turkeybased nonfiction books, including the tenth legion and the boat. Kellys observations, but for those with the bug, there is no better tonic. Tenth legion by tom kelly, first edition abebooks passion for books. Some talk to buddies who may have started turkey hunting season early down south. Audio books 25 hard cover 21 mp3 audio books 21 paper back 6 turkey calls 3 dvds 2 authors. We titled the new book, tom kelly s tenth legion, white edition. See all books authored by thomas kelly, including empire rising. Tenth legion by tom kelly and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tom kelly take back in fancy tom kelly midwest turkey. Currently writing his 23rd book of essays on the wild turkey, the timber industry for the last 100 years and a few essays on subjects about the southern culture he grew up in. Tom kelly wrote and self published his classic book, tenth legion, in october of 1973.

I sat there with my hands shaking and my breath short and my heart hammering so hard i could not understand why he could not hear it. He brings you another 14 chapters of fair chase, great human observation and frustrating wild turkey situations. I was hunting with legendary outdoor writer tom kelly, who wrote for sports afield magazine for many years and produced some of the finest turkeyhunting literature ever written. Tom got the rights to his 1973 classic, tenth legion, back from globe pequot press. Take back in fancy by tom kelly nook book ebook barnes. Tom kelly leather bound book collection midwest turkey. The literary value of this book, as with the rest of his books, is in a class by itself. Jim casada, who was born january 28, 1942, is a son of the smokies. Kelly conveys a love and obsession for turkey hunting that afflicts many of us. It is a common sense guide to being a productive member of any organization. Aug 15, 2018 tom kelly, 91, writes every day about wild turkey hunting at his home. It seems to be more about timber cruising than wild turkeys, which was what i wanted to read about. Like tom i am blessed to live in alabama where the eastern wild turkey is abundant and the opportunities to hunt him almost unlimited.

When a hobby, a profession, a sharp mind and a quick wit combine. Give this to the hunter in your life and heshe will be forever in your debt. Mossy oak hunting the country tom kelly afternoon on the handles from faces in the crowd. Those young people who have just entered the corporate world. Tom kelly 1927 is a forester and a hunter who writes nonfiction that centers on turkey hunting. Both capture the essence of how it feels to spend time in the woods and are a joy to read in anticipation of the next season or in reflection over seasons passed.

Tenth legion has been in continuous print for 39 years now. Tom kelly s books are the cornerstone of any turkey hunters bookshelf. Photos by lovett williams and national wild turkey federation. No place to hide is a fine example of tom kelly s thought process at 88 years young. Apparel 1 audio books 25 hard cover 21 mp3 audio books 21 paper back 6 turkey calls 3 dvds 2. Several years ago one of the past editors of turkey call magazine said this about colonel kelly, tom kelly is the poet laureate of modern turkey literature.

Kelly, tom tom kellys complete collection wingfeather press, al, 2005, 8vo. There is a sense among turkey hunters that this landmark book will remain a translation of their lifestyle for all of time. Former cia officer tom kelley is sent to learn the secrets surrounding a dead alien found in turkey and discovers a maze of lies and. Tom kelly is my favorite author of all time and tenth legion is a true masterpiece. Tom kelly unfaded roses midwest turkey call supply. Kelly ends this book with shadow of tomorrow, a personal look at the future of hunting in the united states.

Sample from tenth legion audio book read by colonel tom kelly. His wit and humor are flawlessly intertwined with years of turkey hunting experience. Sample from payback audio book read by colonel tom kelly. Now you can own a leather bound collection of colonel tom kellys fine american.

In this collection tom explores the future of the wild turkey, the hunt and the habitat, which means the timber industry to tom. Not that firsttime turkey hunters shouldnt read the book, but you will enjoy and relate to it more if youve walked the turkey woods for a few years first. Quick find use keywords to find the product you are looking for. Tom kelly s 9th book takes us back to tom s turkey hunting roots. In this episode, colonel tom kelly, author of many popular turkey hunting books, shares how he was introduced to the sport of turkey hunting and his inspiration for writing the. A conversation with turkey hunter tom kelly great days. If you can find it, gene nunnerys the old pro turkey hunter is a good book. Tom kelly a matter of context midwest turkey call supply. The hunting classic, tenth legion, has long been considered the greatestmost hilariousbook on turkey hunting. Steve hickoff is realtree s turkey hunting editor and blogger.

Now you can own a leather bound collection of colonel tom kelly s fine american outdoor stories, beginning with the 1970s classic, turkey hunting bible, tenth legion and. Tom kelly has 21 books on goodreads with 516 ratings. Tom kelly no place to hide tom kelly gives us 9 more chapters. Tenth legion tom kelly turkey hunting book new preface by the. This is the best book ever written for the outdoorsman. Here are tom kelly s first six turkey hunting books.

At the time i ran a 600 man woods division for scott paper company that operated a hundred miles on either side of the alabamamississippi state line and stretched all the way north to tennessee. Tom kelly s leather bound book collection is signed and numbered. Kelly, who hunters laud as the poet laureate of turkey hunting, still lives and breathes the sport at the age of 91. Books by tom kelly author of tenth legion goodreads.

This lean, genteel old man is a cache of turkey hunting stories that span over 80 years and go well beyond the 25 books he authored on the. Talk to some turkey hunters and the colonels tenth legion is the goto read, as mentioned in editor will brantleys great interview with mr. The last turkey that came to me last spring had exactly the same effect, and the day that this does not happen to me is the day that i quit. No place to hide, is a fine example of tom kelly s thought process at 88 years young. He grew up in bryson city, nc and cut his sporting teeth hunting and fishing in and around this small mountain town. Tips, tactics, and insights on turkey hunting by tom kelly 7 ratings, 4. His imagery takes you to the turkey woods, and his delineation between turkey hunters and the rest of the hunting community is worth the price of admission. Books turkey hunting tom kelly leather bound book collection.

The definition of the word context is almost as mysterious as the word itself. Another book ive read that is pretty entertaining, is the world of turkey hunting by ben rogers lee. As with all turkey hunters i know, my spirits always rise at the approach of the spring season in march and remain high until the close of the turkey. This is another one of those hunts that you remember for a lifetime. His colorful, detailed prose takes the reader into the forest with him as he describes the magnificent north american bird. Yet until now it was only available in a privately published edition. Tom kelly, a legend in the literary space and turkey huntings unofficial poet laureate. Tom kelly s take back in fancy is tom s ninth novel and offers some real wild turkey hunting tips. Sep 18, 2016 tenth legion tom kelly turkey hunting book new preface by the author 1998 nice. Tom kelly s collectors edition mp3 audio book, on a 8gb jump dr.

Tips, tactics, and insights on turkey hunting 9781592286010 by kelly, tom and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A classic, humorous look at turkey hunting, which has fast become a cul. Tom kelly 1927 is a forester and a hunter who writes nonfiction that centers on. Tom kelly gives us more 9 more chapters, continuing the themes of his previous 21 books. I own an early printing of this book and it is one of my prize positions in life. Colonel tom kelly born may 15th 1927 resides in spanish fort alabama. This handbook was designed in an attempt to bring a commonality of direction to an organization that was scattered over 160,000 square miles. Tenth legion by kelly, tom and a great selection of related books, art and. A great source for turkey hunting books is the midwest turkey supply co.

As always, it was a delight to spend a few hours with poet laureate of turkey hunting. Chapters include, times of day, dead time, mysteries, red zone and 10 others that are examples of the artist at work. Tenth legion by tom kelly no book may hold a dearer place in the passionate turkey hunters heart than colonel tom kelly s classic. Kelly has been with his current publisher for 14 years and has published more than twodozen books. Those raised on the notion that the domesticated turkey is among the most stupid of animals will soon discover, on the hunt. Not as much a how too guide as it is a collection of adventures and misadventures of a turkey hunter. First published in 1973, the book quickly became a favorite, and launched an illustrious career for the venerable poet laureate of the turkey. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. May 08, 2012 tom kelly wrote and self published his classic book, tenth legion, in october of 1973. Tom set out to tell stories, but his devoted followers believe he achieved much more than that.

The season and better on a rising tide are tom kellys great books. Tips, tactics, and insights on turkey hunting by tom. Tom kelly leather bound book collection midwest turkey call. Cuz tells about tom kelly and an afternoon on the handles. That same year tom said this about himself, i may be the poet laureate of the functionally illiterate. If you only read one turkeyhunting book during your lifetime, make sure its tom kellys 1973 classic tenth legion. Thomas kelly books list of books by author thomas kelly.

Jim casada refers to kelly as the unofficial poet laureate of wild turkey hunting, or, put another way, the old colonel is in command of the tenth legion. Kelly handbook, the little green book tom kelly on. Aug 08, 20 this is another one of those hunts that you remember for a lifetime. Now you can own a leather bound collection of colonel tom kellys fine american outdoor stories, beginning with the 1970s classic, turkey hunting bible, tenth legion and. It seems to be more about timber cruising than wild turkeys, which was what i.

Tenth legion has long been considered the greatest and most hilarious book on turkey hunting. They had been printing in paperback until last year. The legendary turkey hunter tom kelly offers his opinions on life, hunting, and other topics. Discount prices on books by tom kelly, including titles like fell beasts and fair. Only a turkey hunter will understand and appreciate mr. He allowed me to take a few photos in order to give our readers a sense of what the turkey hunting legend keeps around him each day. Jul 16, 2009 mossy oak hunting the country tom kelly afternoon on the handles from faces in the crowd. Kelly began publishing books in 1973, with tenth legion, in which he weaves connections between turkey hunting and roman military. Webster specifically defines it as the whole situation, background or environment relevant to some happening or personality. Feb 16, 2020 you are not a turkey hunter until you read tenth legion by col. Buy now new product jezebel, tom kelly s 10th legion heart pine turkey. Kelly is a turkey hunting god and this is his bible.

In his essays, kelly weaves connections between techniques for hunting the notoriously elusive birds, human relationships, and classic military history. The book has long been considered the best wild turkey hunting primer ever written by any outdoor writer living or dead. This week everyones favorite latvian janis putelis joined the show to talk about the end of turkey season and what we learned this year. All books gilt edged pages, leather bound, silk ribbon. Tom kelly the first turkey that ever came to me on the ground did it a long time ago. Tom kelly has 21 books on goodreads with 535 ratings.

Tom kellys leather bound book collection is signed and numbered. Includes several new short stories from the poet laureate of modern turkey literature. Kelly better on a rising tide, an authority on the wild turkey, particularly as it is found in the american south, conducts classes and serves as a guide for hunters. Tom is currently working on his 19th book of wild turkey essays to be released this coming christmas, 20. Most of us do all these things and more including rereading tom kelly books.

The literary value of this book, as with the rest of his books. The season the chronicle of an unforgettable spring. A classic, humorous look at turkey hunting, which has fast become a cult classic. Tom kellys books are a delight, but i would refer readers to the tenth legion before this book.