History Afield: Stories from the Golden Age of Wisconsin Sporting Life
by Robert C Willging
Hardcover from Wisconsin Historical Society Press
ISBN: 0870204297
Stories of sportsmen past come to life in History Afield, an account of the many and varied sporting pursuits that are part of the Wisconsin tradition. Author and outdoorsman Robert Willging shares more than two dozen tales of Wisconsin sporting history, highlighting the hunt for waterfowl, upland birds, and deer; trout fishing in wild north Wisconsin rivers; and recreating at early Wisconsin lakeside resorts.Anecdotes of fishing exploits on our plentiful waterways and presidential visits to northern Wisconsin reveal a unique slice of sporting culture, and chapters on live decoys and the American Water Spaniel demonstrate the human-animal bond that has played such a large part in that history. Tales of nature's fury include a detailed account of the famous Armistice Day storm, as well as the dangers of ice fishing on Lake Superior. These historical musings and perspectives on sporting ethos provide a strong sense of the lifestyle that Willging has preserved for our new century.Featuring first-hand interviews and a variety of historic photos depicting the Wisconsin sporting life, History Afield shows how the intimate relationship between humans and nature shaped this important part of the state's heritage.
University of Wisconsin Football (WI) (Images of Sports)
by Dave Anderson
Paperback from Arcadia Publishing (SC)
ISBN: 0738539821
The Best in Tent Camping: Wisconsin: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos (Best Tent Camping)
by Johnny Molloy, Kevin Revolinski
Paperback from Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 0897326164
The vast and varied landscape of Wisconsin is evident to all who come to the Badger State. The sand dune-laden shores of Lake Michigan, lake-studded highlands of the North Woods, ridges and valleys of the southwest, and the deep gorges cut by dark, fast-flowing rivers forming waterfalls striving for Lake Superior -- all of this spells paradise for the tent camper.
The Best Wisconsin Sports Arguments: The 100 Most Controversial, Debatable Questions for Die-Hard Fans (Best Sports Arguments)
by Andy Kendeigh
Paperback from Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402214324
An essential sports reference for Packers, Badgers, Brewers, and Bucks fans!
Brand-new to the popular Best Sports Arguments series, The Best Wisconsin Sports Arguments looks at the great debates from the most-loved sports of the state of Wisconsin, including:
Written by veteran Wisconsin sports personality Andy Kendeigh, The Best Wisconsin Sports Arguments covers football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and more. Every question a Wisconsin sports fan wants to explore is here, sure to spark controversy and debate.
- The great Favre debate: who's right and who's wrong?
- What's the greatest moment in Wisconsin sports history?
- Who's the bigger Badger rival--Iowa or Minnesota?
- Better tradition--"Jump Around" or the sausage race?
Trout Streams of Wisconsin and Minnesota: An Angler's Guide to More Than 120 Rivers and Streams, Second Edition
by Jim Humphrey, Bill Shogren
Paperback from Countryman Press
ISBN: 0881504971
The definitive guide to this trout-fishing mecca, which includes several of Trout Unlimited's top 100 trout streams in the country.
Wisconsin and Minnesota together boast more than 12,500 miles of designated trout waters in more than 3,000 streams. Thanks to conservation efforts by governmental and volunteer organizations, fishing is better than it has been in decades. In this completely updated and expanded second edition, the authors have added information on many new streams. Veteran anglers Humphrey and Shogren describe their native trout waters with an evocative sense of place that conveys not only the details but also the experience an angler can expect.
Features include: profiles of more than 120 productive trout rivers and streams; information on hatches, access points, and wading conditions; travel directions, map references, and information on nearby facilities; 55 detailed maps; hatch charts for the region's major hatches; advice on tackle, flies, and tactic; local hatch charts and fly patterns; information on tackle shops and guide services; and much more.
5 illustrations and 55 maps
University of Wisconsin Basketball (WI) (Images of Sports)
by Dave Anderson
Paperback from Arcadia Publishing
Media Published: 2006-
ISBN: 0738541214
The University of Wisconsin owns one of the greatest basketball histories in the United States. That is the bold claim author Dave Anderson makes-and backs up-in this stunning book. With fascinating photographs and compelling research, Anderson reveals the fi rst golden era, 1900-1941, when University of Wisconsin men dominated college basketball. He adds in wonderful Badger women's basketball, an exciting second golden era, historic game programs, the transition from tiny Red Gym to majestic Kohl Center, and more. In the end, after spanning over 100 years of legendary players and coaches from Christian Steinmetz, Emmett Angell, Dr. Walter Doc" Meanwell, and Albert "Ab" Nicholas up to Michael Finley, Alando Tucker, Jane Albright-Dieterle, Bo Ryan, and more, readers will agree-the University of Wisconsin does own one of the greatest basketball histories there is."
On the Hunt: The History of Deer Hunting in Wisconsin
by Robert C Willging
Hardcover from Wisconsin Historical Society Press
ISBN: 087020405X
On the Hunt is the story of deer-hunting in Wisconsin, from the spear-throwing Paleo-Indians to the sportsmen of today. Meticulously researched by one of the state's most prolific outdoor writers, On the Hunt covers subsistence and sport hunting, deer camps, changing deer management policies, and recent developments and controversies, from human encroachment on deer habitat to CWD. Range maps and charts tracking annual herd populations and harvest goals complement Willging's engaging storytelling. Drawing from Department of Conservation papers, hunting magazines, newspapers, historic photos of classic deer camps, and the personal stories of hunters and deer managers, On the Hunt offers a fascinating glimpse into a distant and not-so-distant past, when the hunt joined men in almost mythical unity and bucks were seemingly larger than life.An ardent sportsman with nearly 25 years of hunting experience, Willging understands that deer-hunting is as much about the smell of the woods in autumn and the meticulous cleaning of a fine rifle as it is about bringing home a whitetail. His story of how Wisconsin's own World War II flying ace, Richard Bong, squeezed in a few days of hunting while home on leave vividly illustrates the sport's powerful pull on hearts and minds. Willging also engagingly conveys the important tradition of the deer-hunting camp, from a humble two-man shack in Chequamegon National Forest (like the one he shared with his best friend, Steve) to the grand old Deer Foot Lodge founded in 1912 in Vilas County.On the Hunt is perfect preparation for the avid sportsman's annual fall trek with friends and family into the woods.
Fat Tire Wisconsin: A Mountain Bike Trail Guide
by W. Chad Mcgrath
Paperback from University of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299172147
Strap on the helmet, tighten the grip, and prepare to get muddy!Razorback Ridge. Levis Mound. The Underdown. Washburn and Nepco Lake. Whether you're looking for a snake-like single track or a steep, down-hill double; whether you want to hit the trails near urban centers or escape to the scenic northern woods and waters, Fat Tire Wisconsin will take you there. In this updated Second Edition, authors and Wisconsin natives W. Chad McGrath and Mark Parman share the knowledge gained from countless hours of riding Wisconsin's off-road bike trails. They've included twenty-one challenging new trail systems, as well as changes and expansions to older. Fat Tire Wisconsin includes details of terrain and levels of difficulty; trail maps, directions to the trail sites, and use fees; and information on organizations, races, and websites. Worldwide, mountain biking is enjoying ever-increasing popularity. Wisconsin. already a popular and welcoming locale for cycling activities of all kinds, is fast becoming a leader in off-road biking. Fat Tire Wisconsin takes you straight into the heart of all off-road Wisconsin has to offer.
Great Moments in Wisconsin Sports
by Todd Mishler
Paperback from Trails Books
ISBN: 1931599459Calling all Wisconsin sports fans! This collection of more than 40 of the greatest feats in Wisconsin sports history, from the author of Cold Wars: 40+ Years of Packer-Viking Rivalry, covers individual and team accomplishments across multiple sports and various levels of competition. Also included are accounts of little-known records, streaks, other amazing moments, trivia, factoids and offbeat plays.
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Net Results: Great Fishing Spots in Southern Wisconsin
by Bob Riepenhoff
Paperback from University of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299198448
Whether you want to hang a trophy bass or musky on your wall, or just want to spend a few quiet hours catching panfish with your kids, this book is the essential guide to fishing in southern Wisconsin. Author Bob Riepenhoff, outdoor editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for fourteen years, wrote a column called "Riepenhoff on Local Lakes." This collection of forty-three of those columns covers fifty-four lakes in southern Wisconsin. Riepenhoff describes his fishing experiences and methods and provides information about the fish species in each lake, fish stocking, management, special regulations, and public access. He draws on the expertise of the most skilled anglers in the state who have guided him through his journeys on local lakes. Net Results is intended to help all anglers, from beginners to experts, have more productive and enjoyable fishing experiences.
Includes contour maps of 54 lakes.
by Mike Farris
Paperback from Falcon
Paddling Southern Wisconsin : 82 Great Trips By Canoe & Kayak
by Mike Svob
Paperback from Trails Books
The Best in Tent Camping: Wisconsin: A Guide for Campers Who Hate RV's, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos
by Johnny Molloy
Paperback from Menasha Ridge Press
Sunday Rides on Two Wheels: Motorcycling in Southern Wisconsin
by Barbara Barber
Spiral-bound from University of Wisconsin Press
24 February, 2003Backpacking Wisconsin
by Elizabeth D. Hailman, Jack Parker Hailman
Paperback from University of Wisconsin Press
Bicycle Vacation Guide, Minnesota and Wisconsin: Minnesota, Wisconsin
by Doug Shidell, Vicky Vogels
Paperback from Little Transport Pr
Trout Streams of Wisconsin and Minnesota: An Angler's Guide to More Than 120 Rivers and Streams, Second Edition
by Jim Humphrey, Bill Shogren
Listed under Fishing WisconsinBest Wisconsin Bike Trips: 30 Best One-Day Tours for Young and Old
by Phil Van Valkenberg
Paperback from Wisconsin TrailsSpecial Order
Paddling Northern Wisconsin: 82 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak
by Mike Svob, Elizabeth McBride
Paperback from Trails Books
Exploring Wisconsin Trout Streams: The Angler's Guide
by Stephen M. Born, Jeff Mayers, Andy Morton, Bill Sonzogni
Listed under Fishing WisconsinBiking Wisconsin's Rail-Trails
by Shawn E. Richardson
Paperback from Adventure Pubns
Mountain Bike! Wisconsin, 2nd: A Guide to the Classic Trails
by Phil Van Valkenberg
Paperback from Menasha Ridge Press
The Boys of Winter: Wisconsin's State Basketball Champions, 1956 & 1957
by John Davis, MD Cantwell, MD John Davis Cantwell
Paperback from 1stBooks Library
On Wisconsin: The History of Badger Athletics
by Don Kopriva, Jim Mott, Elroy Hirsch, Dan Kopriva
Paperback from Sports Publishing, Inc.
Wingshooter's Guide to Wisconsin: Upland Birds and Waterfowl
by Roland Kehr, Mickey O. Johnson
Paperback from Wilderness Adventures Press
Fat Tire Wisconsin: A Mountain Bike Trail Guide
by Wm. Chad McGrath, Mark Parman
Paperback from University of Wisconsin Press
28 June, 2001Winter Trails Wisconsin : The Best Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Trails
by Phil Van Valkenberg
Paperback from Globe Pequot Pr
Wisconsin Blue-Ribbon Trout Streams
by R. Chris Halla
Paperback from Frank Amato Pubns
Walking Trails of Southern Wisconsin
by Bob Crawford
Paperback from University of Wisconsin Press
The Archaeology of the Olympics: The Olympics and Other Festivals in Antiquity (Wisconsin Studies in Classics)
by Wendy J. Raschke
Paperback from University of Wisconsin Press
Backroad Bicycling in Wisconsin: 28 Scenic Tours through Lakes, Forests, and Glacier-Carved Countryside, Second Edition
by Jane Hall, Scott D. Hall, Scott Hall, Jane E. 30 Bicycle Tours in Wisconsin Hall
Paperback from Countryman Pr
Climber's Guide to Devil's Lake
by Sven Olof Swartling, Sven Olfo Swartling
Paperback from University of Wisconsin Press
Mountain Biking Wisconsin
by Colby Thor Waller
Paperback from Falcon
The Golden Age of Wisconsin: Auto Racing
by Dale Grubba, Father Dale Grubba
Paperback from Badger Books Inc./ Waubesa Press
Wisconsin Badgers Facts & Trivia
by Jeff Everson, Linda Everson, Larry Names
Paperback from E B Houchin CoSpecial Order
Great Minnesota Walks 49 Strolls, Rambles, Hikes & Treks (Second in the series with award winning Great Wisconsin Walks)
by Wm. Chad McGrath, Stan Stoga, Pamela Harden
Mass Market Paperback from Trails Books
Great Wisconsin Walks: 45 Strolls, Rambles, Hikes & Treks
by Wm. Chad McGrath, Chad McGrath, Elizabeth McBride
Mass Market Paperback from Trails Books
Bed, Breakfast & Bike Western Great Lakes
by Byron Glick, Michele Gast, Byron Glick Michele Gast
Paperback from Anacus Press, Inc.
Mountain Bike Trails of Wisconsin
by Ray Hoven, American Bike Trails
Paperback from Amer Bike TrailsSpecial Order
The Minor League Milwaukee Brewers, 1859-1952
by Brian A. Podoll
Paperback from McFarland & Company
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