BLACKFOOT — Five Idaho men who share a deep love for the outdoors have joined forces to publish a new book that captures the grit, humor and heart of life in Idaho’s wide-open spaces.

“Call to Adventure: Stories by Real Idaho Outdoorsmen” debuted on Amazon this week, featuring a collection of true tales from across the Gem State’s rugged backcountry.

The book was spearheaded by Blackfoot native Flint Nilsson, a lifelong outdoorsman who brought together fellow sportsmen Allan Garner of St. Anthony, Dayton Schild of American Falls, James Voss of Payette, and Antonio Rodriguez (whose real name is Antonio Hernandez) of Jerome.

What began as a storytelling community on Facebook called Hog Heads, where Nilsson encouraged fellow hunters and anglers to share their experiences, evolved into some

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