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Genesis of a Duck Cop: Memories & Milestones Paperback – January 1, 2006

by Terry Grosz (Author)
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In his newest book, Genesis of a Duck Cop, award-winning author Terry Grosz takes the time to reflect on the events in his life that led him to a career defending wildlife, and the milestones that occured within that career. With the same characteristic blend of outrage and humor that his readers have come to expect, this book also takes a look at the stories behind the man. The stories are numerous: there are heartbreaking tales of loss of innocence, the hilarious drama of coming-of-age, and the history of the courtship that led Grosz to his wife. Through it all, there are also the stories of adventure, rescue and danger that marked Grosz's earlier books. Learn how a boy who pitched hay, worked as a logger, played high school and college football, and discovered the beauty of the outdoors became the man who worked in state and federal wildlife enforcement for 32 years. And rediscover why, as people like him get more and more rare, we find that we need them more than ever.
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  1. Print length
    252 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Johnson Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1555663737
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1555663735
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Terry Grosz was a conservation law enforcement officer for more than 30 years, initially for the State of California, and later with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, He spent the last 18 years of his career based in Denver as Assistant Regional Director for Law Enforcement. In 2004, Animal Planet aired Wildlife Wars, a two-hour reality-based movie based on Terry's stories, with Terry as on-screen host and narrator.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Johnson Books (January 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1555663737
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1555663735
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Marion Salsman
5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of those books you just can not put down!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014
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I stumbled on this book by accident. Then I realized his name was familiar. I did a web search and saw a short video from Animal Planed and then I remembered some of the stories I had heard back in 1966 about him. It turns out that he was a grad student at Humboldt State when I started there studying Game Management in 1965. He was held in high esteem by the professors there. I heard the stories of how he was doing a bang up job catching the poachers along the Klamath River and there was a price placed on his life. The story I remember was it was $50 to anyone who brought his ears into a bar. I heard that CDFG transferred him to the Central Valley to get him out of harms way. I also think he might have been one of the first game wardens to have a Masters Degree. I do not remember the details but I have ordered his other books to find out. His early life sure was hard. I really enjoyed reading this book, it was very entertaining.
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Pauline Crawshaw
5.0 out of 5 stars An over view of the real Terry Grosz
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2008
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Terry Grosz is a 6 foot plus conservation law enforcement agent of great renown, but who is he really? Duck Cop introduces you to Terry's life from the eighth grade on and lets you watch his love of nature grow from the days when hunting and fishing were done to feed the family to when his greatest joy was protecting "God's creatures". Terry always believed that he had two guardian angels keeping watch over him and that there were many times they had very ruffled feathers. Writing in his own distinctive manner you find yourself crying, laughing hysterically and wondering how in the world will he get out of his current scrape. A wonderful read of "Memories & Milestones".
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Molly H
4.0 out of 5 stars To Know Terry Grosz is to Love Him
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2008
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This book includes more about his personal life than his other books. Still some good stories though and you feel like you know him. Terry does repeat himself regarding his wife's support and various beliefs, but the game warden stories are so darn good that he is forgiven.
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Dale Puppe
5.0 out of 5 stars duck cop
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2013
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Terry Grosz is an amazingly good writer. his books have all left me laughing very hard. amazing man for his dedication to wildlife and helping protect them.
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Douglas G. Farel
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice "Last Book" by Gerry Grosz
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015
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Terry keeps you interested in his growing up and in his adventures with the "bad guys"!
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Kindle CustomerShajara
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2015
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Excellent book for those who like hunting and fishing and outdoor activities. Thoroughly engrossing and entertaining.
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P. A. Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Genesis of a Duck Cop
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2006
This review of Terry Grosz's book is based in part on the response of my husband, to whom it was a gift for Father's Day. He was thrilled. The men in our family are all hunters, fishermen and lovers of the Great Outdoors so it made sense to me to get the

latest book in the series. Our men, who are not wide seaching readers, devour these books, quote from them and pass them around. Based on Mr. Grosz' extensive experience in Wildlife Management, these stories are sometimes hysterically funny, sometimes maddening (at people's greed, cruelty and general stupidity toward animals) and always entertaining. I'm looking forward to purchasing the next book as a gift for one of my deserving fellas.
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John R. Adams 111
5.0 out of 5 stars Paying my respects
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2006
I bought all his books and consider him the best wildlife writer in the world. I usually check out my books at the library but his are to keep. Terry exceeded himself in Duck Cop. This book should be required reading for the downtrodden and the underprivileged. Terry's family life would have broken the average man. Hard knocks gave Terry the will to succeed. Thanks Terry for being man enough to tell us when you fell short and how you got up again.
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