Penn's Woods Stories

This is Wasserman’s seventeenth book, and it may be his most compelling yet. Drawing on decades of experience as a state game warden, Wasserman delivers a collection of true stories that read with the tension of a thriller and the authenticity only firsthand knowledge can provide. From remote back roads and frozen ponds to quiet rural homes where something isn’t quite right, each chapter pulls the listener into moments where decisions are made quickly—and the consequences last forever. What sets this book apart is its balance. It’s not just about poachers and law enforcement—it’s about people.

Poacher Wars is an intense, well-written account about a true wildlife warrior and his fight against the criminals who plunder our natural resources. As a Pennsylvania Game Warden, Wasserman patrolled four hundred square miles of rugged mountain terrain where he investigated thousands of game law violations and arrested many violent career poachers.

As a Pennsylvania Game Warden, Wasserman patrolled 400 square miles of rugged mountain terrain where he investigated thousands of game law violations and arrested many violent career poachers. Throughout his career, he encountered a number of poachers who were convicted felons, including murderers, drug addicts, dope dealers, and outlaw bikers. This fascinating, true-life book contains an enthralling mix of stories about some of the most dangerous and unpredictable men Wasserman encountered during his 32 years as a state game warden.

This is Wasserman’s third book about his encounters with animal poachers in the wilds of Pennsylvania. Join him as he patrols four-hundred square miles of rural mountain terrain in search of some of the most unpredictable—and interesting—characters you’ll ever meet. Wasserman relates the dangers of his job with pulse-pounding clarity. He is a wonderful storyteller. His crisp use of dialog makes his characters come alive in every page. Wildlife Guardian contains six of his best tales to date.

In his fourth book about his life as a state game warden, Wasserman writes about his experiences tracking down wildlife poachers from the city streets of Philadelphia to the rugged mountains of northern Pennsylvania. Join him as he encounters some of the most unpredictable—and interesting characters under the sun. Track of the Poacher contains eight of his most memorable tales to date. In A Question of Proof two hunters are discovered with a trophy ten-point buck. They seem like easy-going fellas and admit to using illegal bait to lure the deer onto their property.

This is Wasserman's eighth book about game wardens vs. poachers in the wilds of Pennsylvania. Ride along as these dedicated officers investigate hunting accidents, rescue lost hunters and hunt down big game poachers. In his most exciting stories to date, Wasserman brings back outlaws from the past like his longtime nemesis Butch Stryker in a story with a very surprising ending. Earl Walton returns with fists of granite ready to pulverize anyone who gets in his way as he gets involved with market hunters and an organized dogfighting ring.

As a Pennsylvania Game Warden for more than three decades, Wasserman investigated thousands of game law violations and arrested many violent career poachers. But another big part of his job was in the public relations and education field where he penned a weekly newspaper column entitled It’s a Wild Life. Hence, the title of this audiobook, which contains twenty-six of his most notable stories selected from more than seven hundred published over a fifteen-year period.

This is Wasserman's sixth book about his encounters with animal poachers in the wilds of Pennsylvania. Join him as he patrols four hundred square miles of rural mountain terrain in search of some of the most unpredictable--and interesting--characters you'll ever meet. Wasserman relates the dangers of his job with pulse-pounding clarity. He is a wonderful storyteller. His crisp use of dialog makes his characters come alive throughout the book. Poacher Hunter contains seven of his best tales to date.

Perennial favorite, William Wasserman is back. His newest book recounts his early days as a state game warden beginning with his acceptance to the Pennsylvania Game Commission Training School for fifty weeks of intensive training followed by his initial assignment to southeastern Pennsylvania. Ride along with him as he travels into the city of Philadelphia to hunt down big game poachers on their own turf. His investigations lead him through a fascinating cast of intriguing outlaw personalities, some of them so crazed you will shake your head in wonder. But the book is not just about poachers.

This is Wasserman's seventh book about his encounters with big game poachers in the wilds of Pennsylvania. Join him as he investigates horrific hunting accidents and hunts down some of the most volatile and unstable outlaws you'll ever meet. Wasserman is a wonderful storyteller. His crisp use of dialog makes his characters come alive. Poacher Justice contains seven of his best tales to date.

Wasserman's ninth book dives into the gritty world of Pennsylvania game wardens battling poachers and wildlife lawbreakers, from the rugged north woods to Philadelphia's urban core. Join five game wardens as they share twelve thrilling, true stories—some spanning over sixty years—packed with high-stakes pursuits and volatile outlaws. Wasserman’s sharp dialogue and vivid storytelling bring every character to life, making this his most gripping collection yet.

William Wasserman, a retired Pennsylvania game warden who has trapped everything from weasels to black bears, writes about his favorite sets and methods in a series of twenty-five chapters encompassing a lifetime on the trapline.