One of the memorable ones could be 'The Lost Trail'. It has a great plot about a hunter who gets lost in the woods and his journey of survival and self - discovery.
Well, 'The Final Hunt' is quite something. It tells a story of an aging hunter who embarks on one last big hunt. Throughout the story, we see his reflections on his life as a hunter, his love for the sport, and his relationship with nature. The story also has some great action scenes when he finally encounters his prey, and it ends in a rather thought - provoking way.
A hunter set up a really elaborate trap for a fox. He used all kinds of bait and camouflage. But when he came back the next day, he found that a raccoon had not only triggered the trap but had also made itself at home in the little shelter he had built as part of the trap. The raccoon was just sitting there, eating the bait, looking completely unconcerned. It was a sight to behold and a funny turn of events for the hunter.
My family went fishing which can be a type of hunting too. My sister was so eager to catch a big fish that she leaned too far over the boat. She almost fell in but managed to grab onto the side at the last moment. And when she finally caught a fish, it was the tiniest one. We still tease her about it.
One memorable story is about a hunter who mistook a large rock for a turkey in the early morning fog. He stalked it for ages, trying to get a good shot. When the fog cleared a bit, he realized his mistake and felt really silly. His buddies still tease him about it.
A funny duck hunting story I heard was about a hunter who mistook a seagull for a duck. He aimed and shot, and when he realized his mistake, he was in shock. But the seagull wasn't hurt badly and just flew away squawking loudly. The other hunters around him couldn't stop teasing him for the rest of the day. It just shows how important it is to be sure of your target in duck hunting.
One of the best hunting short stories is 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell. It tells a thrilling story of a man being hunted on an island. Another good one could be Jack London's stories that often involve hunting in the wild, like some of his Klondike tales which show the harshness of nature and the hunting for survival.
A really memorable old time hunting story involves a group of native hunters. They had a traditional way of hunting deer. They would use their knowledge of the land and the deer's habits. They set up a large circle of hunters and slowly closed in on the deer herd. It was a successful hunt, but more importantly, it showed their respect for nature and the animals. They only took what they needed and left the rest of the herd intact. This story is memorable because it shows a different, more sustainable approach to hunting.
One memorable old time hunting story is about a hunter who saved his friend during a hunting accident. His friend was attacked by a bear and he bravely fought off the bear. Another is of a hunter who found a rare species during a hunt and instead of killing it, he reported it to the authorities.
Well, 'The Outcasts of Poker Flat' is also very good. It deals with themes of judgment, redemption, and the human spirit. The characters who are exiled from Poker Flat have their own stories and motives, and Harte weaves them together masterfully.
In 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', which might be included in the collection. It takes us on a magical journey into a world of pure imagination. The characters like Willy Wonka are so vivid and the whole concept of the chocolate factory is just out of this world, making it a story that's hard to forget.
Well, 'The Catbird Seat' is also quite memorable. It has an interesting plot with a meek character who devises an elaborate plan to deal with a rather overbearing co - worker. The story is filled with Thurber's unique sense of humor and his ability to create complex characters in a short space.