National Outdoor Book Award
2 appearances
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Edition 4 (2000) Winner
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Edition 5 (2001) Winner
Terry Grosz
テリー・グロス
Terry Grosz
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1941-06-22 （Toppenish, Washington, U.S.）
- Died
- 2019-02-05 （Quincy, California, U.S.） age 77
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Toppenish, Washington → Quincy, California → San Francisco Bay Area, California → Denver, Colorado → Minneapolis, Minnesota
Career
- Occupations
- Game warden, Federal special agent (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), Author
- Active Years
- 1966-2019
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt State University | — | Wildlife Science | Bachelor of Science | 1960–1964 | United States |
| Humboldt State University | — | Wildlife Science | Master of Science | 1964–1966 | United States |
Humboldt State University
Wildlife Science
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Period:
1960–1964
Year of Graduation:
1964
Country:
United States
Humboldt State University
Wildlife Science
Degree:
Master of Science
Period:
1964–1966
Year of Graduation:
1966
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | National Outdoor Book Award | Wildlife Wars | — | National Outdoor Book Awards | 受賞 |
| 1989 | Guy Bradley Award | — | — | (related conservation organization) | 受賞 |
| 2002 | Honorary degree (Environmental stewardship) | — | — | Unity College | 授与 |
National Outdoor Book Award
1999
Work:
Wildlife Wars
Organization:
National Outdoor Book Awards
Result:
受賞
Guy Bradley Award
1989
Organization:
(related conservation organization)
Result:
受賞
Honorary degree (Environmental stewardship)
2002
Organization:
Unity College
Result:
授与
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Wildlife Wars
1999 Memoir / Non-fictionA memoir collecting field stories from his career as a federal wildlife enforcement officer, detailing investigations and conservation efforts and illustrating the realities of wildlife protection and law enforcement.
Wildlife conservationAnti-poaching effortsLaw enforcement and ethics
Adaptations
- [Television] Wildlife Wars (series)
Bibliography
- Wildlife Wars (1999)
Adaptations
- Wildlife Wars series (Animal Planet)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Plain, field-focused nonfictionAction- and incident-centered narrative
- Recurring Motifs
- Confrontations with poachersTension between nature and humansRole of law and ethics
Health
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Shotgun pellet injuries (embedded pellets)1960年代（詳細不明）Recorded as injuries sustained during enforcement activities; he reported having numerous embedded shotgun pellets in his body.
Legacy
Through his books and television appearances based on long frontline experience in wildlife protection, he raised awareness of anti-poaching and conservation, and is recognized for highlighting practical aspects of enforcement and conservation.
In Popular Culture
- Wildlife Wars series broadcast on Animal Planet
Quotes
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He claimed to have had "198 No. 4 lead shotgun pellets" in his body.
Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News / interviews (2000)
Trivia
- Reportedly wrote over 10,000 citations during his career.
- Donated proceeds from books and television to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Was once shot at in the line of duty and reported having numerous shotgun pellets embedded in his body.