Norman Strung

Norman Strung (October 21, 1941 - October 17, 1991) was an English professor, outdoor guide, magazine editor and free-lance writer, focusing on outdoor recreational activities. Although born in New York City, Strung eventually moved to Bozeman, Montana, where he received his bachelor of science from Montana State University and married Priscilla Hoerschgen, both in 1963. During the academic year of 1963-1964, Strung attended the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana, returning to Montana State immediately afterwards to teach.[1]

Writing Career

While teaching English at the University of Montana from 1964-1967, Strung began writing. Around June 1966, Strung provided correspondence for the Field and Stream article, "The Month the Madison Goes Wild."[1] At least 15 books have been authored, coauthored, or edited by Strung.[1]

Norman Strung's Book Publication Record[1]
Book Title Role Year
The Fisherman's Almanac Coauthor 1970
Family Fun Around the Water Coauthor 1970
The Hunter's Almanac Author 1971
Camping in Comfort Coauthor 1971
The Complete Outdoor Cookbook Contributor 1971
Winchester Hunter's Handbook Contributor (1 chapter) 1972-1973
Deer Hunting: Tactics and Guns for Hunting All North American Deer Author 1973
Spinfishing: The System That Does It All Author 1973
Misty Mornings and Moonless Nights: A Waterfowler's Guide Author 1974
Communicating the Outdoor Experience Author 1975
The Complete Book of Boat Camping Contributor (1 chapter) 1975
The Experts' Book of Upland Waterfowl Editor 1975
The Experts' Book of Big Game Hunting Editor 1976
Whitewater! Coauthor 1976
The Cutting Edge: An Encyclopedia of Knives Author 1977
All About Wildfowling in America Editor 1976
The Complete Fisherman's Catalog Contributor (1 chapter) 1977
The Complete Hunter's Catalog Author 1977
Norm Strung's Pocket Guide to the Madison River Author 1979
To Catch a Trout Author 1979
Bass Fishing Handbook Contributor (1 chapter) 1980
Fishing the Headwaters of the Missouri Author 1981
Eppinger Dardevle Catalog Contributor 1980
World Book Encyclopedia Contributor 1982
The Art of Hunting Auhtor 1984

Strung also had extensive experience with writing for magazines. Occasionally, a pseudonym was used by Strung when authoring an article, such as Bart Yaeger and Asouf Barkee.[1] Strung also acted as a ghostwriter for one author, Walter Cook, for several articles, including "Woodland Bison: World's Rarest Trophy" in the Sports Afield magazine.

References
  1. "Norman Strung Papers - Archives West". archiveswest.orbiscascade.org. Retrieved 2022-04-07.
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