The Last Woodsman (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781543052329)

Robert S. Korpanty Born in 1957 in New York, Robert S. Korpanty has been a professional engineer, military officer, and avid woodsman. Early in his life, his brother took him to his uncle's hunting camp to learn about the way of the woods and he has enjoyed the outdoors all of his life. After graduating magna cum laude from college with a Bachelor of Science degree, he received a Regular Army Commission and served on active duty for five years where he also completed his first master's degree. After leaving active duty, he began working as a professional engineer and continued to serve in the Army as a reserve officer. As an engineer, he authored several engineering studies and professional articles. During this time, he also volunteered as a State Hunter Education Instructor, became a master instructor to teach the basic hunter education course, and was a chief instructor for the Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program. He has taught over 1300 students in outdoor skills. During his military career, he commanded two engineer platoons, two infantry companies, a military police battalion as a Major and Lieutenant Colonel, completed a second master's degree from the US Army War College in residence, and commanded two units as a Colonel. He retired as an engineer division chief and currently resides in Russellville, West Virginia where he operates a small business testing and selling outdoor products.