From The Tundra To The Timber: A Hunters Journey From Alaska To The Midwest

From the Tundra to the Timber: A Hunter’s Journey from Alaska to the Midwest
True grit. Hard-earned wisdom. And the hunt that never ends.

Step into the boots of a former Alaskan guide turned Midwest whitetail tracker in this raw, reflective memoir-meets-manual. From the Tundra to the Timber is more than just another hunting book—it’s a firsthand account of survival, legacy, and redemption, forged across the wildest parts of America.

Author Justin Hawkins doesn’t hold back. Raised in the outlaw hunting culture of the Gulf Coast, hardened in the caribou country of Alaska, and now walking the frozen cattail swamps of Indiana, this is his unfiltered story of what it means to become a true hunter—and a better man.

Inside, you'll get:

• Gritty stories from Alaska’s brown bear country and Gulf Coast fishing tournaments

• Midwest hunting insight drawn from 20+ years of experience

• Real-world tactics for chasing mature whitetail bucks in swamps, funnels, and riverbottoms

• Proven spring gobbler strategies for early season, pressured birds, and stubborn toms

• A powerful reflection on hunting ethics, legacy, and transformation

Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just stepping into the woods for the first time, this book delivers hard-won lessons, raw truth, and field-tested knowledge that no armchair expert can fake.

Perfect for readers of:

• MeatEater by Steven Rinella

• The Old Man and the Boy by Robert Ruark

• True outdoor memoirs and practical guides alike

“Some of us weren’t made to carry on the outlaw way. Some of us were made to outlive it.”