John
Davey
Born:
07/22/1939
Flint
,
MI
Died: 06/20/2013
Parents: Lawrence D. Richey, Helen Richey
Spouse: Kay
Children: Kimberly, Stacey, David Jr., Guy, Nancy, Patti
Address(es):
Last known
Grawn , MI
Contact Information:
Website : http://daverichey.com/
Died: 06/20/2013
Parents: Lawrence D. Richey, Helen Richey
Spouse: Kay
Children: Kimberly, Stacey, David Jr., Guy, Nancy, Patti
Address(es):
Last known
Grawn , MI
Contact Information:
Website : http://daverichey.com/
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ultimate Guide to Deer Hunting | Non Fiction | Adult | Guilford, CN : Lyons Press | 2001 | |
| Hunting Michigan Whitetails | Non Fiction , Michigan | Adult | Grawn, MI : Sportsman's Outdoor Enterprises, Inc. | 1991 | |
| Hunting Fringeland Deer | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Outdoor Life Book Club | 1986 | |
| Steelheading in North America | Non Fiction | Adult | Harrisburg, PA : Stackpole Books | 1983 | |
| Trout of Michigan : being a short history of the trouts that have at one time or another been in the rivers of Michigan | Non Fiction , Michigan | Adult | Grawn, Mich. : Sportsman's Outdoor Enterprises | 1982 | |
| Complete Guide to Lake Fishing | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Outdoor Life Book Club | 1981 | |
| The Fly Hatches | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Hawthorn Books | 1980 | |
| Great Lakes Steel Head Flies | Non Fiction | Adult | Grawn, Mich. : Sportsman's Outdoor Enterprises | 1979 | |
| How to Catch Trophy Fresh Water Gamefish | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Outdoor Life Book Club | 1979 | |
| The Small-Boat Handbook | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Crowell | 1979 | |
| Brown Trout Fisherman's Guide | Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Hawthorn Books | 1978 | |
| Dardevle's Guide to Fishing | Non Fiction | Adult | Philadelphia, PA : Dorrance | 1978 | |
| A Child's Introduction to the Outdoors | Non Fiction | Children | Toronto : Pagurian Press | 1976 | |
| Steelheading for Everybody | Non Fiction | Adult | Harrisburg, PA. : Stackpole Books | 1976 | |
|
Trout Fisherman's Digest - Editor |
Non Fiction | Adult | Northfield, IL. : DBI Books | 1976 | |
|
Getting Hooked on Fishing : An Angler's Handbook - With Jerome Knap |
Non Fiction | Adult | New York : Scribner's Sons | 1974 | |
| - Over 6,600 published outdoor magazine articles and thousands of published newspaper columns | Non Fiction |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
"To educate and entertain others about the outdoors, and to make a living."
2nd ed. says, "My work involves a great deal of travel which gives me great pleasure. It enables me to see things many people never have a chance to experience. I love writing and photography and this vocation offers me a chance to dispense my knowledge to readers. It is a very gratifying experience."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Illustrator
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| The Jade of Chiefs Award for Distinguished Service to Conservation (OWAA) | 2012 |
| National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame | 2006 |
| The Excellance in Craft Award (OWAA) | 2003 |
| The Gene Little “Papa Bear” for Excellence in Craft (MOWA) | 1999 |
| Ham Brown Award for Exceptional Service to OWAA | 1994 |
| Safari Club International, Detroit Chapter, awarded him the Outdoor Writer of the Year for Appreciation of his outstanding support “For The Right To Hunt” | 1989 |
| “Special Tribute” as the National Trout King by Connie Binsfield, State Senator, and Thomas Powers, State Representative. | 1989 |
| Ben East Award for Excellence In Conservation (MOWA) | 1983 |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Michigan Authors, 3rd ed. | 1993 |
| Michigan Authors, 2nd ed. | 1980 |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| National Rifle Association | |
| Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) | |
| Michigan Outdoor Writers Association (MOWA) |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attended | Mott Community College | Flint , MI | 1972 |
| Flint Institute of Barbering | Flint , MI | 1961 | |
| High School Graduation | Clio High School | Clio , MI | 1957 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff outdoor writer | The Detroit News | Detroit Michigan | 1980 -2003 |
| Freelance outdoor writer | 1967 -1980 | ||
|
Barber
- Self-employed |
Flint , MI | 1961 -1970 |
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