While attending a local college Jim lived at home. He was just steps away from the Mississippi. Mornings before attending classes in the fall, he would take the 16-foot Polarcraft 5 miles north on the river, equipped with only a flashlight for navigation. His encounters with Mother Nature and ducks provide the adventure. Memoirs of a Duck Hunter is, in large part, a tongue-in-cheek of his hunting adventures. Beyond his stories - all of which are true, are photos, some dating back to the early 1900s, old stories, and even recipes!