By Dave Hurteau

In my first couple years with F&S, I edited a handful of articles by Bill Tapply. I didn’t know him as the literary force he was. The English professor and author of more than 40 books, including two dozen mystery novels, never let on to any of that in our few phone conversations. His writing was clean and tight—not much to discuss there. So we talked grouse hunting and flyfishing. I didn’t think anything of it. Having no clue of his stature, I saw no reason why he shouldn’t speak to a perfectly green editor as a friend and an equal. And what I’ll remember best about Bill is that despite his stature, he saw no reason not to, either.

Bill Tapply, long-time contributing editor with F&S, died Tuesday evening of luekemia. Those of us who worked with him will remember Bill as a pro’s pro, and I suspect anyone who knew him even a little will remember a kind and generous soul. We offer our condolences to the Tapply family.

For more, read the obituary posted by our friends at midcurrent.com. --DH

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from buckhunter wrote 2 years 42 weeks ago

When I think of reading Field and Stream while growing up I think of Tapply. Rest in peace.

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from FloridaHunter1226 wrote 2 years 42 weeks ago

May he Rest in Piece and my deepest condolences go out to his family.

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from chadlove wrote 2 years 42 weeks ago

Very sad to hear the news. Growing up grouseless in Oklahoma, reading William Tapply and of course Burt Spiller was the next-best thing to being there.

If you've never read any of Tapply's writing, do yourself a favor and go find some. "Those Hours Spent Outdoors" remains one of my favorite books and "Burt's Gun" is one of my favorite stories.

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from Don Mitchell wrote 2 years 41 weeks ago

After reading F& S for the most part of 50 years, today's news of Mr.Tapply's passing makes this a very sad day.Tapp's tips was the best.
Rest in peace friend.

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from JOHN GOSSELIN wrote 2 years 41 weeks ago

Bill was a friend and colleague. I am deeply saddened at this news. Bill, being the kind of guy he was, apparently kept the news of his illness to himself. His superb writings will be treasured forever.
Happy hunting, Bill. We will miss you.

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from JOHN GOSSELIN wrote 2 years 41 weeks ago

Mr. Mitchell and others are apparently confusing Bill Tapply with his father, H.G. "Tap" Tapply and regular contributor to Field & Stream's "Tap's Tips" and many other journalistic accomplishments. "Tap" passed away several years ago.

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from danway35 wrote 1 year 43 weeks ago

thanks for this topic its really good article

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geniş aile son bölüm izle
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yaprak dökümü son bölüm izle
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from JOHN GOSSELIN wrote 2 years 41 weeks ago

Mr. Mitchell and others are apparently confusing Bill Tapply with his father, H.G. "Tap" Tapply and regular contributor to Field & Stream's "Tap's Tips" and many other journalistic accomplishments. "Tap" passed away several years ago.

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from buckhunter wrote 2 years 42 weeks ago

When I think of reading Field and Stream while growing up I think of Tapply. Rest in peace.

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from FloridaHunter1226 wrote 2 years 42 weeks ago

May he Rest in Piece and my deepest condolences go out to his family.

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from chadlove wrote 2 years 42 weeks ago

Very sad to hear the news. Growing up grouseless in Oklahoma, reading William Tapply and of course Burt Spiller was the next-best thing to being there.

If you've never read any of Tapply's writing, do yourself a favor and go find some. "Those Hours Spent Outdoors" remains one of my favorite books and "Burt's Gun" is one of my favorite stories.

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from Don Mitchell wrote 2 years 41 weeks ago

After reading F& S for the most part of 50 years, today's news of Mr.Tapply's passing makes this a very sad day.Tapp's tips was the best.
Rest in peace friend.

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from JOHN GOSSELIN wrote 2 years 41 weeks ago

Bill was a friend and colleague. I am deeply saddened at this news. Bill, being the kind of guy he was, apparently kept the news of his illness to himself. His superb writings will be treasured forever.
Happy hunting, Bill. We will miss you.

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from danway35 wrote 1 year 43 weeks ago

thanks for this topic its really good article

hanımın çiftliği son bölüm izle
hanımın çiftliği izle
küçük sırlar son bölüm izle
küçük sırlar izle
geniş aile son bölüm izle
geniş aile izle
yaprak dökümü son bölüm izle
yaprak dökümü izle

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