Hunting: You've Got to Be Kidding! is an autobiography by Kevin Aelred Dettler. It is the story of a man who dreams of completing a collection of animals to qualify for the North American 29 Awards as Safari Club International (SCI). This is a worldwide organization with a membership of over 200,000 hunters, outfitters, and associates. A farmer by profession, the author is passionate about hunting and goes to great lengths to fulfill his dream. His book introduces us to the life of a hunter as he pursues all the big game species in North America. Narrated chronologically, the story unravels in a small Inuit village in Holman, Northwest Territories in Canada where his hunt for polar bears began. What follows is an engaging account as he further aims to be one of the 120 worldwide hunters to receive the North American 29 Award.

Kevin Aelred Dettler’s Hunting: You've Got to Be Kidding! is a true story that should inspire readers; here is a man who is determined to fulfill his dream. Narrated in the first-person, the author’s literary style is casual with a healthy dose of humor. Reading his memoir is like listening to a friend relating his emotional, monetary, and spiritual struggles in pursuing his vision. Ultimately, it is a motivating story of a man who knows what he wants in life and is willing to sacrifice for it. The last chapter of the book indicates that Dettler will not sit on his laurels and stop dreaming of new things. Here’s looking forward to his next book on the ensuing goals he sets his heart on!

Hunting: You've Got to Be Kidding! by Kevin Aelred Dettler is an autobiography in the outdoor sports subgenre. It is suitable for an adult audience, especially those with a keen interest in hunting. As its title suggests, this collection of memoirs centers around the traditional American pastime of hunting, and in this author’s case, he does nothing by halves. Going for the coveted North American 29 Award from Safari Club International, Dettler shares some of the incredible stories of conquering big game all over the continent. We also get a deep insight into the mental and emotional toll that achieving such a rare feat takes.

Kevin Aelred Dettler has a passion for hunting that comes through in every moment of this lively autobiography. Whilst the work would not be suitable for anyone opposed to hunting, those with even a passing curiosity for the sport will learn a lot about the discipline and organization that it takes to become an award-winner with a big-name club. The narrative flows well and the work has a detailed and enthusiastic tone that made me feel as though a friend was writing to me about their adventures and exploits. The humourous moments and strange happenings in the wilds of nature were cinematically described and brought to life well. Overall, I would recommend Hunting: You've Got to Be Kidding! for enthusiasts of the sport and newcomers alike, who will certainly find it an engaging, amusing, and detailed read.

In the world, about 140 people have received the North American 29 Award from Safari Club International (SCI). This honor is for hunters who have legally collected 29 species of big game animals from within North America. Hunting: You've Got to Be Kidding! is the story of how Kevin Aelred Dettler achieved his goal of winning this recognition. He narrates amusing anecdotes of the most varied places, such as the Sonoran Desert in Mexico or trips to Canada and Alaska. He discusses all the problems he had to face, from acquiring the finances, the physical conditions, the equipment, and the appropriate guides. In this way, his autobiography conveys a fantastic adventure of challenges and perseverance.

Kevin Aelred Dettler has a great sense of humor. His narrative is easy to follow and highlights the irony of many life situations through his stories. He has had to adapt to different environments and people with other customs. You can tell he loves hard work because his conditions were difficult; he would wait for days without knowing if he would find his prey, without becoming discouraged. I was surprised to see how large some animals are in real life, so the photos with the bears and moose were my favorites. All the anecdotes include photographs, some of the beautiful scenery, and others showing hunting. Dettler shares a realistic perspective on the effort required to undertake travel of this nature. He talks about his mistakes and successes alike which ensures all the stories are interesting. Hunting: You've Got to Be Kidding! is an entertaining read, even if you don't know anything about hunting.

Are you ready to join Kevin Aelred Dettler, author of the memoir Hunting: You've Got to Be Kidding! on his long hunting journey? The story starts from the end when Dettler is looking for the last animal he needs to achieve his goal, which is to complete the collection of animals that will qualify him for the North American 29 Award. The animal Dettler is looking for is a polar bear but will he be able to find it? While waiting to discover how the story ends, Dettler tells us all the stages of his journey and takes us on an exciting adventure. We will see him hunting bears, caribou, and even a mountain lion as he moves throughout North America. We will also discover his humor and the problems and amazing things that happened along the way.

I did not expect this book to be so pleasant but Dettler tells the story of his outstanding goal memorably. I liked that he tells his adventures with humor, often focusing on the details and hilarious episodes that made him exclaim the words of the title "you've got to be kidding!" I also like that each story has its own specific aspects and difficulties and stood out for its extraordinary events. Hunting: You've Got to Be Kidding! is a great book for anyone passionate about hunting and I highly recommend it to hunters, especially but not necessarily, if they are interested in the North American 29 Award.