Here are the true events that inspired Gary Paulsen to write Brian Robeson’s tale in Hatchet, The River, Brian’s winter and Brian’s Return: a stint being a volunteer emergency employee; the loss of life that became the pilot’s loss of life in Hatchet; airplane crashes he’s seen; and his very own near misses. He will take visitors on his 1st hunting trips, showing the sweetness and solace of nature along with his hilarious mishaps and mistakes. He shares unique memories, like the night he seduced every mosquito in the state, and exactly how he fulfilled the moose who managed to get personal.