This Conservation Lecture Series program was previously recorded in the Byrd Auditorium at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV on April 3rd with authors Christine Cunningham and Steve Meyer who presented their new book The Land We Share: A Love Affair Told in Hunting Stories.
Today you can join the program using the NCTC's VBrick Studio! or on the FWS YouTube.
Welcome to The Land We Share, where relationships and connections are forged through experiencing the migration of caribou, the winged movement of waterfowl, and misty mornings in the field. Here the too-short lives of good dogs intersect those of the people with whom they hunt for elusive birds and inspiration in the wild public lands of Alaska and the Dakotas. These essays are written by Steve Meyer, a lifelong hunter, and Christine Cunningham, a lifelong Alaskan who embraced hunting later in life. Accompanied by a family of bird dogs, the two authors delve into how hunting on public lands nurtures the human spirit, sustains physical health, and deepens appreciation for the natural world. Although most stories are set in Alaska and the Dakotas, their messages and themes resonate across the nation, appealing to both hunting advocates and those with a profound connection to the outdoors. The 61 short stories about a large family of bird dogs take place in beautiful settings with a resonant core of day-to-day appreciation for the natural world that nurtures the spirit, sustains health, and connects us to the land we share.
These talks are a part of the NCTC Conservation Lecture Series, which is co-sponsored by The Friends of the NCTC. and the WV Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. No tickets or reservations are required.
All are welcome!
For more information, please contact Mark Madison (304-876-7276) mark_madison@fws.gov