Here it is! The Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail Book Tour Map!
This is where I’ll be as I tour the nation and Canada this year for Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail: Upland Birds and Small Game from Field to Feast, the third book in my wild game trilogy. As you can see, I’ll be, like Johnny Cash, everywhere. More or less. I will try to update this page, as well as the map, as well as my Events Page on Facebook, as often as I can.
There are many events I don’t have 100% nailed down yet. Until they are confirmed, they won’t go on this page or on the Facebook page. The map is where I am trying to go, and in some cases need venues still. I hope to have all this settled soon.
I should always have some copies of my venison book, Buck, Buck, Moose
As many of you know, I’ve been stricken with a very, very serious case of bacterial pneumonia, and have been dealing with it all year. I finally turned the corner in mid-April, but recovery is a long road. So I have postponed all my Pacific Northwest book tour events until fall. Stay tuned for new dates.
Storytelling and Book Signing at Filson Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
June 29, 2018
I will be teaming up with Filson, which makes ultra high quality outdoor gear (it’s what I use a lot), to do a series of events for the book tour this year. This event will be at the Filson store on 47 Water St in Vancouver, BC. I’ll be talking about small game, telling stories from the field, and signing books. This is a free event and there will be refreshments.
Beer Dinner and Book Signing in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
July 3, 2018
Come hoist a beer with me and the Alberta Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers at Last Best Brewing in Calgary! We’re starting with a VIP beer dinner, with dishes from the book paired with Last Best beers; everyone getting a ticket for that gets a signed copy of the book. Then, afterwards, I’ll be hanging out in the taproom. I’ll have books for sale, and we’ll chew the fat and talk wild game, fish, beer, 11th century Viking tactics… whatever! The beer dinner is likely to sell out fast, so go to this link to hold your spot!
Beer Dinner and Book Signing in Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta
July 4, 2018
Come hoist a beer with me and the Alberta Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers at Local Omnivore on 10933 120 St NW in Edmonton! We’ll be jawing about wild foods, I’ll be signing books and Local Omnivore will be cooking up specials based off the cookbook. You can find details and reserve your spot here.
Winnipeg Book Dinner
Winnipeg, Manitoba
July 6, 2018
Another Canadian city, another brewery! This time I’ll be doing a full on book dinner at Trans Canada Brewing. We’ll put together a great small game menu, all with beer pairings. You’ll need to make a reservation for this event, so call them at 204 666 2337. Everyone who gets a ticket will get a signed copy of the book. More details here.
Toronto Book Dinner
Toronto, Ontario
July 9, 2018
Really excited to work with Chef Michael Hunter at Antler Kitchen & Bar to put together a great small game feast! SOLD OUT.
Storytelling and Book Signing at Filson Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
July 10, 2018
I will be teaming up with Filson, which makes ultra high quality outdoor gear (it’s what I use a lot), to do a series of events for the book tour this year. This event will be at the Filson store on 694 Queen Street W in Toronto, ON. I’ll be talking about small game, telling stories from the field, and signing books. This is a free event.
Buffalo Book Dinner
Buffalo, New York
July 12, 2018
I’m coming back to the Black Sheep! Buffalo blew me away with its support last time, so how can’t I come back! I’ll be teaming up with Chef Steve Gedra at The Black Sheep on 367 Connecticut St. for a small game book dinner; everyone who attends will get a signed copy of my latest cookbook. This one sold out in 48 hours last time, so get on it! UPDATE: Tickets available here. (Scroll down a bit.)
Boston Book Dinner
Somerville, Massachusetts
July 18, 2018
I’m coming back to Kirkland Tap & Trotter! We’ve had some amazing book dinners with James Beard Award-winning Chef Tony Maws and his excellent crew, and we’re coming back for another — this one focusing on birds and small game. The last dinner sold out, so I’d call them at 857 259 6585 to hold your spot. Everyone who attends gets a signed book. Cost and menu TBD.
Dallas Book Signing
Dallas, Texas
August 4, 2018
I return to the Beretta Gallery, 41 Highland Park Village, for another book signing. The last one went really well, and it was good to finally get to Dallas! There will be catered finger food, and I’ll be signing copies of Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail, which will be on sale at a discount. No charge to attend, so just show up, get a book, and stare at all those amazing shotguns…
Austin Storytelling and Book Signing
Austin, Texas
August 5, 2018
I will be teaming up with Filson, which makes ultra high quality outdoor gear (it’s what I use a lot), to do a series of events for the book tour this year. This event will be at the Filson store on 11700 Domain Blvd., Ste. 100 in Austin from 1 to 4 p.m. I’ll be talking about small game, telling stories from the field, and signing books. This is a free event.
Austin Taco Party
Austin, Texas
August 6, 2018
I’m teaming up again with my friend Jesse Griffiths of Dai Due for a small game taco party! The last dinner sold out, so stay tuned for reservation information. Everyone who attends gets a signed book. Cost and menu TBD.
Anchorage Book Party
Anchorage, Alaska
August 9, 2018
I will be teaming up with Stand For Salmon for a book event in Anchorage. Venue and format is TBD, but save the date!
Alaska Beer Bash
Juneau, Alaska
August 11, 2018
Alaskan Brewing Co., one of my favorite breweries in the country, is hosting a beer bash for Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail! This will be a free event, so just come by, hoist a beer, get a signed book, and eat some awesome food truck specials based off the book!
Cooking Class with Traeger Grills
Salt Lake City, Utah
August 28, 2018
Details and even the exact date of this class are TBD, but I am planning on doing a small game cooking class with Traeger Grills right before Labor Day. Stay Tuned!
Salt Lake City Book Signing
Salt Lake City, Utah
August 29, 2018
I’ll be back at The King’s English Bookstore for a book signing. Nothing fancy, just come by, get a signed book and shoot the breeze with me. This is a free event.
Book Dinner at The Hive
Bentonville, Arkansas
September 7, 2018
Book dinner at one of Bentonville’s best restaurants, Chef Matt McClure’s The Hive, on 200 NE A St. This is a warm-up for the annual World Squirrel Cook Off the following day. Details and cost TBD.
World Squirrel Cook Off
Bentonville, Arkansas
September 8, 2018
I’ll be a judge at the annual World Squirrel Cook Off. Yep, you read that right. It’s a damn fun party, and you can still enter a team if you dare! I’ll have plenty of books on sale, too, so bring your appetite. Details are TBD.
Little Rock Beer and Book Party
Little Rock, Arkansas
September 9, 2018
I return to Rebel Kettle, one of my favorite stops on my 2016 book tour, for a book signing, beer drinking, comfort food eating party. We’ll have specials based off the book, lots of beer and plenty of cookbooks available. No charge to attend, so just show up, get a book and a beer, and say hi!
Storytelling and Book Signing in Seattle
Seattle, Washington
September 13, 2018
I’ll be telling stories from the field, answering questions on cooking fish and game, and signing books at Filson sporting goods’ flagship store in Seattle. This is a free event. Refreshments will be served!
Seattle Book Dinner
Seattle, Washington
September 15, 2018
I’ll be teaming up with Chef Michael Easton of Il Corvo, one of the best pasta chefs in America, for a special Italian night featuring small game, pasta, and fine wines. This is a small, exclusive dinner — only 36 seats! The restaurant will start accepting reservations as of August 15 — so when that day comes, call the restaurant at 206/538-0999 to reserve your seat. This sold out quickly when we did our venison dinner in 2016!
Bend Book Dinner
Bend, Oregon
September 24, 2018
I’ll be returning to my friend Chef John Gurnee’s restaurant Drake for a small game feast in Bend, Oregon. Details TBD, but save the date!
Portland Book Party
Portland, Oregon
September 26, 2018
Come to Elder Hall for our book bash! We’re assembling a team of top Portland chefs to each do a small plate inspired by Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail! Every ticket gets a signed book, too! Details TBD.
Portland Cooking Demo and Book Signing
Portland, Oregon
September 28, 2018
I’ll be at Filson’s Portland store to do a cooking demo of small game for you! Come armed with questions. I’ll be signing books at the event as well as cooking. This is a free event — just RSVP here.
Wild About Game
Welches, Oregon
September 30, 2018
Come enjoy a wild game festival at the resort town of Welches, Oregon! Sponsored by Nicky USA, Wild About Game features a game cooking competition and all sorts of farm-to-table products… and my book! I’ll have copies of Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail available at the show available at a special discount, and of course I will sign them for you.
Nebraska Small Game Seminar
Lincoln, Nebraska
October 4, 2018
This will be my first-ever event in Nebraska, and I am definitely looking forward to it. I’ll be talking about how to get more out of your wild game, focusing on upland birds, at the Nebraska Game & Parks Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln. This is a chance to get some tips and pick up some new techniques for prepping and cooking your game and fish, and get a signed cookbook, which I’ll be offering at a discount. This event is free to attend, and remember that a portion of the proceeds of every cookbook sold goes to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to support habitat restoration. Get a book for the birds!
Book Dinner at Proof
Des Moines, Iowa
October 5, 2018
I’ll be returning to Proof on 1301 Locust St. in downtown Des Moines for another awesome book dinner with Chef Sean Wilson. We’ll feature lots of small game, and each ticket will get a copy of Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail. Cost and menu TBD.
Cooking Demo at Hotel Kirkwood
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
October 6, 2018
I’ll be walking you through some key techniques for cooking small game, as well as answering your wild game cooking questions, at the Hotel Kirkwood on 7725 SW Kirkwood Blvd. in Cedar Rapids. Details TBD.
Minneapolis Book Party
Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 8, 2018
Swing on by Fulton Brewing in Minneapolis for our Pheasant, Quail, Cottontail book party! We’ll have book-inspired food specials, signed books, and maybe, just maybe, a very special beer brewed just for the party. I’ll be selling the book at a discount, too. You won’t want to miss this event. No cover charge, just show up.
St. Paul Book Dinner
St. Paul, Minnesota
October 9, 2018
GANG DINNER! I am teaming up with several of my chef friends in the Twin Cities to do a collaboration dinner at Heirloom. Each of us will cook a course inspired by the book. And yes, I will be cooking. Tickets for this dinner will sell very, very fast, so stay tuned for details.
Fargo Book Party
Fargo, North Dakota
October 10, 2018
Heading back to Fargo, where I was blown away at the skill of Chef Ryan Nitchske — well, he’s at Luna now, and will be cooking up a small game feast! Everyone’s ticket comes with a signed book. Details and cost TBD.
LaCrosse Book Dinner at The Charmant
LaCrosse, Wisconsin
October 20, 2018
Finally getting myself to LaCrosse, Wisconsin! We’ll be doing a book signing party on the roof of The Charmant Hotel, with small plates and beer pairings. Everyone’s ticket comes with a signed book. Details and cost TBD.
Madison Book Dinner at Forequarter
Madison, Wisconsin
October 21, 2018
I’ll be back at Forequarter, my favorite restaurant in Madison, where I went to college – Go Badgers!! This dinner is always a highlight of the book tour, and it will not disappoint! Everyone’s reservation ticket comes with a signed book. Details and cost TBD.
Cedarburg Beer Bash
Cedarburg, Wisconsin
October 22, 2018
Beer. Books. Food. What’s not to love? I’ll be returning to the Fermentorium, home of awesome beers, for another beer dinner and general debauchery. Everyone’s ticket comes with a signed book. Details and cost TBD.
Chicago Book Dinner at Vie
Western Springs, Illinois
October 23, 2018
Ah, Vie. This will be my third book dinner here, and Chef Paul Virant’s Michelin-star quality food is not to be missed. This will be a dinner to remember. Everyone’s ticket comes with a signed book. Details and cost TBD.
Cincinnati Book Dinner
Cincinnati, Ohio
October 24, 2018
Finally getting myself to Cincinnati! But it will be with an old friend, Chef Ned Elliott of Foreign & Domestic. That restaurant originated in Austin, Texas, but Ned came home to Cincinnati to open another one — and that’s all it took me to book a dinner there. Ned’s food is innovative and hyper-local, so expect a fall feast. Everyone’s ticket comes with a signed book. Details and cost TBD.
Storytelling and Book Signing in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
October 27, 2018
I’ll be talking about wild game and fish at the Filson sporting goods store, 3980 Easton Station, P107, answering questions and signing books. This is a free event, but there will be an RSVP link up soon – they need to know how much beer and snacks to get!
Columbus Book Dinner
Columbus, Ohio
October 28, 2018
I couldn’t leave Columbus without doing a book dinner. This one will be at Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, and will be a full-on small game feast, all with special beer pairings. Everyone’s ticket comes with a signed book. Details and cost TBD.
Pittsburgh Book Dinner at Cure
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
October 29, 2018
We’ll be celebrating small game – and cured meats – at Cure for a book dinner on October 29. Everyone’s ticket comes with a signed book. Details and cost TBD.
Michigan Book Dinner
Okemos, Michigan
November 1, 2018
Back at Red Haven again! These folks do such a fantastic job, and the crowd is so great, that I can’t not return here! Everyone’s ticket comes with a signed book. Details and cost TBD.
Denver Book Dinner
Denver, Colorado
November 14, 2018
I’ve had such a great time at Old Major in Denver, I had to come back! This time we’ll be featuring birds and small game, but expect a few surprises. Everyone’s ticket comes with a signed book. Details and cost TBD.
Kansas Ringneck Classic
Colby, Kansas
November 16, 2018
I’ll be hunting, talking small game, and maybe even doing a little cooking at the annual Kansas Ringneck Classic. Details TBD.
Maryland Small Game Seminar
Chestertown, Maryland
November 29, 2018
I will be returning to Washington College on the Eastern Shore to talk about small game, answer any questions you might have on wild game or fish, and of course sign books, which I will be selling at a discount. Details TBD.
Arizona Quail Festival
Sonoita, Arizona
December 8, 2018
I’ll be hunting, talking small game, and maybe even doing a little cooking at the annual Arizona Quail Festival. Details TBD.
Can’t wait for Foreign & Domestic to open & for your visit to the Queen City!