Mr. Storms, I wanted to thank you for sharing your stories of friends, dogs and bird hunting. I am Don Rigg’s niece and borrowed a copy from my dad Richard Rigg. I was intrigued when I saw the picture of Lick Prairie Church pg 6 then I was hooked when I saw Don’s picture on pg 24. My brothers and I used to help our grandparents pick blackberries on the lane up to Ridge cemetery. I am grateful for your appreciation of nature and how well it is expressed in your book. Your dogs sound like characters and their pictures are wonderful. I am looking forward to Part 2 of your life stories! Gratefully, Gena Rigg Jensen

Charley lists lessons he’s learned over the years through mentors he’s had as well as experiences, such as never hunting another hunter’s territory, appreciating good dog work and not criticizing a friend’s dog, and being a mentor to new hunters. I think Charley’s book is a great addition to the hunting literature, in that it covers an overlooked niche in quail hunting. There’s a lot of literature on southern quail hunting, with classic authors such as Havilah Babcock and Archibald Rutledge, and their stories of hunts on old plantations and a now mostly vanished way of life, and mostly vanished quail, as well. Charley writes about his passion for bobwhite quail in the southern Midwest, and the few dedicated hunters who maintain relations with farmers for decades and hunt specific coveys of quail for years. He also notes that it’s kind of a losing effort, as land use changes often mean loss of quail habitat.
- Paul Vang

I've read almost every book I could by all the great outdoor writers--and yours is at the top of the list. I like how you made it real!
- Long Time Quail Hunter and Dog Trainer

I especially loved the pictures! They made the book look more alive!
- Eleven Year Old Girl