Seeking the Spirit of the Hunt

written by Rev. Ken Turley
illustrations by Laurie Turley

This book is a collection of short stories, poems, journals and miscellaneous information gathered over forty years of hunting and time spent simply wandering the woods of Maine. These writings are the direct result of my childhood readings, Boy Scouts, family camping and mountain hiking in my youth, coupled with a spiritual journey that began with Gospel parables learned in Sunday School and youthful explorations of numerous educational, even inspiring, but ultimately ‘not right for me’ faith traditions. It was not until my mid-thirties that I found myself beginning a career as a small rural church pastor and taking up bow hunting at the same time and ultimately teaching Bow Hunter Education courses for the state of Maine. This book is a chronicle of how that happened and what was to follow over the next forty years.

While reading this book may very well help improve your technique and strategies for hunting, it is my hope that it will open and deepen your love and respect of creation and for every living creature that lives upon the earth; and in so doing, deepen the inner peace and joy to be found engaging the immense beauty of nature and the fulfillment to be found engaging life among our fellow humans. When setting out to hunt, there are no guarantees as to what you will find. And just like hunting where nothing happens unless you leave the comfort of your home and venture out into the woods; so too, nothing will be gained from this book unless you venture beyond its cover and delve into its pages. It is my hope and expectation that if you do, it will be an experience well worth the time and effort.

About the Author

A now retired pastor, Ken Turley lives in Maine hunting, composing and performing music with his wife Laurie.

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