Description
Hardcover, 432 Pages.
Reprinted by Popular Demand!
Travel with Jim on his 12 North American wild sheep hunts. This 432-page, 12-chapter, hard-cover book provides a descriptive account of the adventures stretching over two decades. The story details the author’s progression from a naïve blue-collar “once-in-a-lifetime” sheep hunter to a mountain lover who sets some challenging goals for himself. Four Canadian provinces, two Mexican states, and Alaska were explored. Over 200 color photos reveal the beauty of nature encountered. An appendix of 12 delicious wild game recipes provides the opportunity to enjoy and respect the animals we harvest.
Dive into the heart of the wilderness with “Tracks On A Mountain,” where each chapter unveils the raw beauty and thrilling challenges of sheep hunting through compelling stories.
Reviews
“Tracks On A Mountain is one man’s mountain hunting odyssey. Jim Manley and I have climbed some of the same mountains, enjoyed some of the same triumphs, suffered the same disappointments, and so often wondered why were doing this to ourselves. Jim far exceeded my efforts in North America’s mountains. His lifelong journey in search of mountain monarchs is told so simply, matter-of-factly, humbly…that I didn’t know, or properly appreciate, exactly where he was going until he crested the final ridge. Wish we’d shared some campfires on chilly mountain nights but, through his book, we all can.” — Craig Boddington
“Jim’s unique writing style puts the reader right beside him on the mountain. His step-by-step account of his pursuit and passion for sheep hunting jumps off each page. This is a definite read for both the beginner as well as the most experienced sheep hunter.”
— Jason Price – Executive Director (Grand Slam Club/Ovis)
Your quads will burn, your chest will heave, and perspiration will fall from your forehead. Tracks On A Mountain puts you right there, step for step with Jim. It is so well written, and you’ll learn that Jim Manley is everything that is right about sheep hunting. He is incredibly determined and focused and made the sacrifices necessary to achieve his hunting goals. A must read for all sheep hunters, from aspiring to experienced!”
— Glen A Landrus – Chairman of the Board (Wild Sheep Foundation)
“This is a book written for the sheep hunter or anyone aspiring to hunt sheep. Jim’s ability to connect his experiences to the reader is unparalleled and you truly feel like you are right on the mountain alongside him. This is a collection of stories about resilience, dedication, commitment and that never say quit mentality that sheep hunters exude. Jim tells the story with humility, respect for the quarry he is pursuing and I found myself unable to set this book down. Coupled with incredible imagery, this publication is a must for anyone that has ever spent time in the mountains or one day wishes to hunt the high country.” — Kyle Stelter Chief Executive Officer (Wild Sheep Society of BC)
“As sheep hunters we all identify with the sheep fever ailment as well as others inflicted with it. Tracks On A Mountain author Jim Manley has it in spades. But Jim also has the talent to share the essence of sheep fever in print. The mental and physical preparation before a sheep hunt, the mental and physical strength needed during, the sweat, the pain, the tears, the fears, the angst, the dejection, and jubilation experienced on the mountain – all sometimes in the same day. Tracks On A Mountain is a tome we can relate to. I love it and know you will too!” — Gray N. Thornton – President & CEO (Wild Sheep Foundation)
About The Author
A native of Oregon, Jim was raised by an outdoor-loving family in a small logging town nestled on the west slope of the Cascade Mountains. Fishing and hunting were their weekend getaways and yearly vacations. Fish, fowl, and game harvested found their way to the dinner table daily.
In 1979, after finishing an electrical apprenticeship, Jim moved his young family to the Redmond-Sisters area east of the Cascades, where he still resides. In the shadow of the Three Sisters Wilderness Area and on the edge of the High Desert of Central Oregon, he hunted, fished, and hiked while engraining in his three children the same love of the outdoors.
An excellent high school English teacher and one term of creative writing in college instilled in Jim the desire to express himself on paper. After six decades of adventures and while recovering from shoulder surgery, he decided to write this book.
In keeping with his interest in wildlife conservation, Jim is a member of the following groups: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Life Member of Grand Slam Club/Ovis, Life Member of the Boone & Crockett Club, Summitt Life Member of the Wild Sheep Foundation, Life Member of Oregon Wild Sheep Foundation.