Four Boy Hunters; Or, The Outing of the Gun Club

"Four Boy Hunters; Or, The Outing of the Gun Club" by Edward Stratemeyer is an adventure story about four young friends named Charley, Sheppard, Frank, and Will who create a gun club and set out on a thrilling camping and hunting trip. The boys eagerly prepare for their outdoor adventure with target shooting, but their plans are quickly disrupted by a fire at Charley's father's sawmill, leading them into an unexpected investigation right at the start of their adventure. Their journey takes them into the wilderness, where they face challenges not only in their hunting and fishing goals but also with issues back home, like getting permission for their trip, and then a confrontation with a landowner named Andrew Felps who tries to kick them off their campsite, forcing them to find a new location. The youngsters must depend on their teamwork and flexibility as they navigate unexpected events on their outing.