Patrick F. McManus
Journalist and Author of Outdoor Works
Born
August 25th, 1933
91 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American journalist and author, focused on outdoor humor and writing. Wrote for various publications including Outdoor Life and Field & Stream. Authored several books, with best-known works highlighting humorous anecdotes related to hunting and fishing. Gained popularity for capturing the essence of outdoor adventures in a light-hearted manner.
Authored 'The Grizzly Maze'
Contributed to 'Outdoor Life'
Published numerous works about outdoor experiences
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