Living on the Edge: Adventures of a Hunter by Shannon L. Kollmeyer is more than a collection of hunting stories—it is a lifelong journey into some of the world’s most remarkable wild places and a reflection on the importance of protecting the wildlife and landscapes that make them extraordinary.

Drawing from more than five decades of hunting and fishing across North America, Africa, Mexico, and New Zealand, Kollmeyer takes readers into unforgettable encounters with wildlife, wilderness, and the people who share a deep connection to the outdoors. Each chapter brings a different species, destination, and adventure to life, offering readers an intimate look at the beauty, challenge, and unpredictability of the natural world. The book is enhanced by more than 300 photographs that capture the people, places, and experiences behind these stories.

At its heart, Living on the Edge is a story about conservation and stewardship. Kollmeyer’s experiences through hunting, fishing, conservation organizations, and wildlife projects on private lands have shaped his belief that preserving wild spaces requires people to become active stewards of them. The book invites readers to look beyond the hunt and consider the larger responsibility of protecting habitats, sustaining wildlife populations, and ensuring that future generations can experience the same wild places that have inspired generations before them.

Through adventure, personal reflection, and encounters with wildlife, Kollmeyer presents a perspective on conservation rooted in experience: to preserve something, we must first understand its value—and to protect wild places, we must care enough to become their stewards.

Whether you are a hunter, conservationist, outdoor enthusiast, wildlife advocate, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of our natural world, Living on the Edge: Adventures of a Hunter offers an invitation to explore, reflect, and consider what we can do today to keep wildlife and wild places alive for tomorrow.