Meet Gustav, a wooden goose decoy.
In my book, HERONK, GUSTAV shares with us the adventures of his life. Through many travels and unexpected travails his story offers a unique and insightful glimpse into the
world of the waterfowler.
Who would think that glass eyes, glued into a wooden head, could see the world so clearly?
Gustav begins the quest with his “creation” at the hands of an old German waterfowler/craftsman in Illinois, circa 1930.
Over the course of the next half century he
is pulled along by the current of rivers, pushed by the energy of providence and influenced
by the power of the human spirit. Ultimately and unexpectedly he finds his way home.
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By Mandie Overocker
Jun 20, 2009
"Interesting read..." The preview leaves this reader wanting to read the whole story. Not a hunter, but an avid outdoor enthusiast, the preview pulled me along, wanting to read more and more. Good work here!
"Great Read!!!!!" I have to give this book a big thumbs up! It's a fantastic read for anyone who has ever been bitten by the waterfowling bug! The author knows his "stuff" about hunting geese and ducks, but more importantly he knows, understands, and puts into words what really "counts" when friends and family share a blind. Through the eyes of a decoy over many years and through many waterfolwing relationships Mr. Richards explains the true mystique and comraderie of waterfowlers and the sport they love. This book is a must read for all waterfowlers and should be read by anyone with questions as to why we do what we do. Wives and girlfriends of waterfowlers would be well served to read this book also.
"A Must Read For All Hunters!" Heronk is brilliantly written through the eyes of Gustav, a wooden decoy. This book is very intriguing and shares many life stories between different generations. A book for fathers and sons to bond with! Great job, Ronald! Michelle Rossi Author Of All About Me.
"What an AWESOME book!!" Yes definitely a MUST read for all outdoor enthusiast especially someone who loves the waterfowl adventure! The way this book is written I felt I was right there with Gustav from his first adventure to his last! Well Done!! Bravo... Bravo!!! A job very well done! -Steve Sousa
