Hunting or shooting animals and game Books
F&W Publications Inc Tom Dokkens Retriever Training
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£16.62
Rowman & Littlefield Mr Buck
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£48.60
Rowman & Littlefield The Sporting Craftsmen
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£56.25
Larsen's Outdoor Publishing The Masters Secrets of Bowhunting Deer Book 3
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£9.45
Larsen's Outdoor Publishing The Science of Deer Hunting Book 2 Productive
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£7.99
Safari Press,U.S. Jaguar Hunting in the Mato Grosso and Bolivia
Book SynopsisIn this book you will encounter the king of the jungle, the jaguar, in his domain. Told by South America's most successful guide.
£28.50
Boone & Crockett Club,U.S. Legendary Hunts II More Short Stories from the
Book SynopsisOffers a glimpse at the heart of what the Boone & Crockett Club is about - hard work and determination resulting in a fair-chase hunting adventure for a trophy animal.
£16.96
Boone & Crockett Club,U.S. An American Elk Retrospective Vintage Photos and
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£29.71
Boone and Crockett Club A Mule Deer Retrospective
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£29.71
Rowman & Littlefield Misery Loves Company
Book SynopsisThis book takes a fun-filled look at the foibles, follies, and the unpredictable world of the duck hunter.Trade Review"After giving Buckley's little gem the once-over, I'm convinced that every duck camp should have a copy of Misery Loves Company on the coffee table." --Glynn Harris, The News Star "If Buckley's images of duck and goose hunters suffering grievously for their sport don't trigger a laugh-out-loud attack of self-recognition¿Well, you've never broken through a frozen marsh in leaky waders, used your gunstock as a paddle, mired your pickup to the axles, or turned around from fiddling with a cranky outboard to witness the truly horrific sight of your dog scarfing the last of what, just a few minutes ago, was a full box of Krispy Kremes." --Tom Davis, Sporting Classics
£14.36
Venture Press Great Whitetail Hunts And the Lessons They Taught
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£14.24
Johns Hopkins University Press The Day Commodus Killed a Rhino
Book SynopsisDrawing on notions of personal honor, manly vigor, and sophisticated craftsmanship, the games were a story that the Romans loved to tell themselves about themselves.Trade ReviewJust clear facts, clearly told. It is, in other words, a delight. -- Catherine Nixey The Times Jerry Toner's excellent new book provides the historical context for Ridley Scott's emperor-gladiator... Toner's wry comments and personal observations make this book a pleasure to read. -- Claire Holleran History Today Successful, and stimulating overview of a complex topic... ChoiceTable of ContentsPrologueThe Rhino DiesI. Commodus's Great GamesII. When in CommodianaIII. An Emperor Loves His PeopleIV. Feeding the MonsterV. Win the CrowdVI. How to Be a RomanEpilogue: Fighting BackAcknowledgmentsNotesSuggested Further ReadingIndex
£43.00
Capstone Press Bear Hunting for Kids Into the Great Outdoors
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£22.99
Rowman & Littlefield Six Centuries of Foxhunting
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive bibliography is a compilation of foxhunting literature produced in Great Britain and the United States. Arranged alphabetically by author, nearly every entry is annotated and features details such as place and year of publication, publisher, book size, page count, illustrations, and binding.Trade ReviewIntroducing this unique project in bibliography, former antiquarian bookseller Biscotti explains that he included descriptions of fiction and nonfiction works published before 2000 in English but (with a few exceptions) omitted works dealing with foxhunting using firearms, focusing instead on the sport of foxhunting with hounds and horses. Alphabetically arranged by author, the compilation identifies places of publication, publishers, dates of publication, size, and pagination and offers observations on illustrations followed by brief comments on dust wrappers, where appropriate.... Annotations, largely of author biographies, extend to several paragraphs in places. Appended time lines deal with prominent foxhunters and authors, book illustrators, important foxhunting books, with another appendix listing British publishers' sporting series. An extensive, alphabetically arranged bibliography is followed by author, illustrator, and title indexes.... Nicely produced in clear, computer-generated type and well bound, Biscotti's work will be useful in all libraries collecting works on Anglo-American customs, habits, manners, literature, and history. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through professionals/practitioners; general readers. * CHOICE *Biscotti’s volume is destined to be a bible for antiquarian booksellers, scholars, collectors, and writers of sporting literature. But the book’s appeal will be a great deal broader. Biscotti gives us so much related and fascinating information about the listed author, the subject, and the times that the volume invites browsing, as does a good encyclopedia.... [A] highly useful reference for all who write, read, collect, and study.... Biscotti’s Six Centuries of Foxhunting: An Annotated Bibliography should stand as a one-of-a-kind volume until, say fifty or a hundred years from now, when another obsessive/compulsive (as Biscotti calls himself) with a passion for sporting literature recognizes the need to bring this comprehensive, useful, and informative piece of sporting scholarship up to date once again. * Foxhunting Life *This is easily the definitive work on literature of fox hunting available to the general public. M. L. Biscotti, author of several books on American sports, treats the reader to a particular luxury, though an acquired one—the world of fox hunting. This annotated bibliography exhaustively explores six centuries of books printed in Great Britain and the United States that either 'pertains to or mentions fox hunting with hounds.' Obviously a labor of love for the retired antiquarian, Biscotti includes over 2,000 titles and his level of detail into each title is painstaking. This alphabetically arranged work contains: a guide to using this book; four appendixes, several timelines; a further bibliography; an author index, a title index; numerous black-and-white illustrations, and some biographical details on famous or noteworthy authors. Recommended. * American Reference Books Annual *Six Centuries of Foxhunting by M.L. 'Duke' Biscotti, a book-dealer, is in a very different league.... Mr. Biscotti and his book will stand alone on their plinth. It's a superb achievement in an unfriendly era. * The Book Collector *This book includes the essential facts of every piece of literature published on the subject of foxhunting that has survived to the year 2000. And it’s a reference book that’s readable, too. Antiquarian booksellers, scholars, readers, and writers of sporting literature will be indebted to Duke Biscotti for another century or more. -- Norman Fine, editor, FoxhuntingLife, and author of "Foxhunting Adventures: Chasing the Story"Six Centuries of Foxhunting is a tremendous accomplishment to synthesize the literature of foxhunting into a single reference work. With a direct, user-friendly approach, Duke Biscotti has crafted a must-have volume for anybody with an interest in the history of country sport. The scope of this work is impressive and the insightful annotations transcend traditional bibliography. This is a valuable overview of the history of foxhunting and its literature and is sure to find a place in book collections throughout the sporting community. -- John P. Connolly, George L. Ohrstrom Jr. Librarian, National Sporting Library & MuseumTable of ContentsForeword, Norman Fine Acknowledgments Introduction A Guide to Using This Book The Entries A TO Z Appendix A: A Timeline of the Lives of Some Important Foxhunters and Authors Who Wrote about Foxhunting Appendix B: A Timeline of the Lives of Some Important Foxhunting Illustrators Appendix C: A Timeline of Some Important Foxhunting Books Appendix D: British Publishers’ Sporting Series Bibliography Index About the Author
£98.71
Pelican Publishing Co Crazy on the Bayou Five Seasons of Louisiana
Book Synopsis'...they prove there is no party like a bayou party in America's Sportsman's Paradise.' —Ted Nugent You say grilling and eating a giant rat you killed yourself is uncouth? Between slaying nutria for a Mardi Gras celebration, lying in wait for mallards in Venice, or fighting off a wild hog, these Cajun boys know their way around Louisiana's bayous. For these home-grown, southern hunters, the swamp really is a land of abundance. The cast of Cajun characters lampoons not just the city dwellers who venture into the swamp seeking a duck-hunting adventure like they've seen on TV, but also themselves and the other local residents they encounter. Everyone is fair game in this laugh-out-loud book full of fun, practical advice, and a new Cuban-Cajun recipe in each chapter!
£20.79
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Syracuse
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£19.99
Simon & Schuster unPHILtered The Way I See It
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£19.49
Scribner Book Company Green Hills of Africa
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£24.00
Howard Books SiRenity How I Stay Calm and Keep the Faith
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£15.29
Skyhorse Publishing The Ultimate Book of Gunfighting
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£14.24
Skyhorse Publishing The Ghosts of Autumn
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£19.00
Skyhorse Publishing When Bears Attack
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£10.99
Skyhorse Publishing Sure-Fire Whitetail Tactics
Book SynopsisWhether you’re a seasoned veteran or a first-time deer hunter, you will find plenty of solid advice delivered in a knowledgeable yet comprehensible manner in Sure-Fire Whitetail Tactics. In this essential guide, whitetail authority John Weiss covers topics deer hunters everywhere consistently want to learn more about. From detailing the best methods for scouting, to analyzing the effects of moon phases and latitudes on the rut, to adapting your strategy for different weather patterns, Weiss shares some of deer hunting’s best-kept secrets.With additional chapters on deer vision, strategies for tracking deer, GPS strategies for prime stalking, and tasty venison recipes to celebrate your success, Sure-Fire Whitetail Tactics delivers plenty of hard-core, no-nonsense advice on every aspect of deer hunting. After reading it, you’ll be well on your way to bagging a buck on your very next hunt.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
£10.99
Skyhorse Publishing The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting
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£14.99
Skyhorse Publishing Incredible Hunting Stories: Classic Tales from
Book SynopsisA diverse collection of remarkable stories that represent the universal thrill of the hunting experience.From stalking the big game of the African savannah, to grouse shooting in the American Northeast, to bear hunting in the Pacific Northwest, a hunter’s experience is as varied as the terrain that he or she traverses. But what is universal is the joy and elation that a hunter experiences while out in the field. Found in this collection are timeless works from celebrated writers that aim to explore the mysterious grip that hunting has held on the hearts and imaginations of those it ensnares for centuries. Within these pages, the reader can: Join Theodore Roosevelt on some of his most legendary hunting trips Snare woodland birds with Lamar Underwood Bring down a killer lion with Colonel J. M. Paterson Triumph with Jim Corbett as he stalks a man-eating tigress Reflect on the Hunter's Moon with Gene Hill And enjoy many more hunting adventures! With more than three dozen photographs and illustrations that masterfully bring these stories to life, Incredible Hunting Stories is a must-have for every hunting and outdoor enthusiast looking to share in the joy of their chosen sport.
£12.99
Skyhorse Publishing Benoit Bucks: Whitetail Tactics for a New
Book SynopsisJoin award-winning author Bryce M. Towsley as he picks the brains of three of the most successful white-tailed deer hunters in America todayLarry, Lane, and Shane Benoit. In this comprehensive volume, Towsley hunts for the real reasons behind the Benoits’ unbelievable knack for taking trophy bucks.While most people know the Benoits for their incredible tracking abilities, they are no longer one-dimensional in their hunting techniques. It is true that there may be no better deer hunters in America, but as Shane Benoit is quick to point out, The whitetail survives because it is so adaptable, and if the whitetail hunter is to continue to survive and be successful, he had better follow their lead by learning to change and adapt too.” Despite fluctuations in climate, the Benoits have been led to do just that. They have been able to combine their extraordinary whitetail knowledge with new details and techniques to continue their successful track record of taking trophy whitetails.In Benoit Bucks, you will learn all the secrets behind how the Benoits have adapted to today’s hunting challenges to become the unbelievably successful, multi-dimensional hunters they are today.
£16.14
Skyhorse Publishing Hunting Dangerous Game: True Tales from Around
Book SynopsisIf you are like most hunters, you probably relish the thought of hunting dangerous game. It’s high adventure, challenge, terror, glamour, all rolled into one face-to-face encounter. Make no mistakeyou will also experience fear. Your mouth will run dry, your knees will feel weak, and your hands will shake. You are hunting animals that can hurt and even kill you.These are the stories of hunters and dangerous animals they have channeled. Some hunters did not fare well when it came to that final encounter, but that is what happens when you hunt game that gives no quarter. These tales, dating from the time of Teddy Roosevelt, relate adventures in Alaska, Africa, Malay, Mexico, and other places across the globe. After reading these stories, you will know how it feels to track down a rogue elephant, survive a grizzly attack, face a charging buffalo, and drive an arrow into a brown bear at twenty feet. These classic tales will be sure to make you a bit more apprehensive next time you are in the deep woods.
£11.39
Skyhorse Publishing Game Birds and Gun Dogs: True Stories of Hunting
Book Synopsis“Timeless classics make this an absolute treasure and great fireside reading.”—Ken Schultz, former fishing editor, Field & Stream MagazineLet legendary outdoor writer and editor Vin Sparano (Outdoor Life Magazine) take you into the great outdoors with stories about hunters, their dogs and the upland game and waterfowl they hunt.Hunters will experience all the emotion they do in the outdoors in the comfort of their easy chair: the smell of an autumn forest, the friendship of a trusted hunting dog, the joy of the hunt, the satisfaction of a fine meal.Readers will be grateful to have joined these hunts!
£11.99
Skyhorse Publishing Trapping 101: A Complete Guide to Taking
Book SynopsisTips, tactics, and techniques for all skill levels. The ancient art of trapping goes back centuries, almost to the beginning of civilization. Native Americans used the pit trap, deadfalls, and snares, the Chinese documented the use of nets and pits in the fourth century BCE, and virtually every civilization can exhibit some example of the use of a
£15.29
Skyhorse Publishing The Little Red Book of Hunter's Wisdom
Book SynopsisFor the first time in paperback!The Little Red Book of Hunter’s Wisdom is packed full of thoughtful and witty quotes on the essence of man and his relationship to the hunt, with all its joys, idiosyncrasies, and challenges. Being a true hunter is a way of life, and this book is packed with memorable comments from men and women who live and breathe it. Read musings on the hunt from such noteworthy folks as:Ernest HemingwayAnnie OakleyRudyard KiplingDavid MametWilliam FaulknerMarco PoloAnd hundreds of others!The Little Red Book of Hunter’s Wisdom has words to live by for any outdoors enthusiast who enjoys a weekend in the woods or a relaxing Sunday on the lake. Whether you gobble it all up in one day or enjoy it over your lifetime, the wisdom in this book will last forever.
£9.99
Skyhorse Publishing The Whitetail Hunter's Almanac: More Than 800
Book SynopsisTo take the most impressive whitetail bucks, and to bring them in consistently, a hunter has to know his weapons, the woods and, most of all, his quarry. Now, with The Whitetail Hunter’s Almanac at your side, you too can hunt with the strategies and practical wisdom that master hunter John Weiss has learned during his thirty-plus years on the field. Drawing on years of insider research, data studies, and personal experience, Weiss reveals the never-fail methods to making your shots count.Weiss’s expert whitetail hunting secrets include: Little-known facts about whitetails The perfect places to set up blinds and stands Effective ways to use deer scents How to disappear with camouflage Hunting with a rifle, shotgun, or bow And much more!With careful instructions and more than two hundred photographs to bring the hunt to you, The Whitetail Hunter’s Almanac is the must-have reference to make you a more efficient tracker, woodsman, and consistently successful whitetail hunter. If you love the thrill of outwitting a big buck, The Whitetail Hunter’s Almanac is the guide for you!
£14.24
Safari Press,U.S. One Man, One Rifle, One Land: Hunting All Species
Book SynopsisCulminating a 25-year career, Jones hunted every North American species and subspecies with his .30-.06 rifle.
£47.50
Safari Press,U.S. Safari Press Collection 1985-2005
Book SynopsisSafari Press Limited Edition Collection 1985-2005
£9.86
Safari Press,U.S. Hunter
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£23.75
Safari Press,U.S. Unquenchable Spirit: Twenty-Five Years in Pursuit
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£28.50
Safari Press,U.S. Africa's Greatest Tuskers, Ltd
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£114.75
Skyhorse Publishing Smith & Wesson Hand Guns
Book Synopsis“The story of Smith & Wesson handguns and their evolution is one of the hallowed tales of American firearms’ history,” according to the firearms writer Jim Casada. Anyone who collects Smith & Wessons or is simply interested in their backstory will cherish this book.Though originally published in 1945, more than half a century ago, Smith & Wesson Hand Guns remains the source for Smith & Wesson enthusiasts. It is an authoritative reference and has remained, for over five decades, the cornerstone upon which Smith & Wesson research rests. This work is foundational, supported by sixty-three detailed illustrations showing the handguns, the unique hammer mechanism, and facsimile reproductions of vintage advertising copy.The first twenty-four chapters of the book, which tell the story of Smith and Wesson and the development of Smith & Wesson handguns, are very informative. After the reader becomes familiar with Smith and Wesson’s history together, as well as their creation of a business, illustrations exhibiting Smith & Wesson handguns will show rather than tell of their magnificence. Finally, descriptions of different caliber guns are given, where readers will gain invaluable information regarding Smith & Wesson handguns. For any Smith & Wesson enthusiast or collector, this work is impossible to put down.
£9.99
Harvest House Publishers Another Look at Life from a Deer Stand
Book SynopsisSteve Chapman shares more life and faith lessons learned on the hunt. With insightful writings, Scriptures, song lyrics, and pencil sketches Chapman leads readers on the trail to the heart of the Creator.Trade Review"I enjoyed the first one and bought a copy for my father-in-law. As a hunter myself I identified with your stories! Thanks for so skillfully weaving together the life lessons and scriptures into this new book."May the Lord richly bless your endeavors and use your labors to His glory." —John Fuller, vice president, Audio & New Media, Focus on the Family"Steve Chapman's Another Look at Life from a Deer Stand is spot on. Bowhunters will know what that means, and it probably says it all. In my journey through Another Look I find that I continue to be pleasantly amazed by the hand of our Creator as worked out in this compelling volume of the life and the hunt. As a fellow hunter turned writer turned servant, I am awed by Steve's grasp of the essentials of the Gospel and his ability to communicate these truths via his life's story to a regular guy like me. Safe hunting and God bless." —Jay Houston, elkcamp.com"I picked up Another Look at Life from a Deerstand and read it in two sittings. I laughed and cried as you hit the mark about hunting and what men deal with in their life. Be Blessed!" —Skipper Bettis, Legends Ranch
£11.95
Harvest House Publishers A Look at Life from a Deer Stand
Book SynopsisAvid outdoorsman Steve Chapman retells his best hunting stories and shares valuable insights gathered from life in the deer stand. Discover how the lessons learned while hunting apply to your relationships, success, and your spiritual life.Trade Review“Steve Chapman has once again hit the mark with the expanded version of this outdoor classic. He has always been able to relate to the hearts of men who love the outdoors with short inspiring messages from each chapter, and then combined with the study guide it will enable teachers to bring additional new insights and applications to those who use them in a Sunday School Class or small group. You can experience the anticipation of the hunt, the missed moments and the joy of success as you follow Steve down a trail that encourages and enlightens you.”—Mark Grayless, Union Christian Church, Terre Haute, Indiana“Steve Chapman has once again hit the mark with the expanded version of this outdoor classic. He has always been able to relate to the hearts of men who love the outdoors with short inspiring messages from each chapter, and then combined with the study guide it will enable teachers to bring additional new insights and applications to those who use them in a Sunday School Class or small group. You can experience the anticipation of the hunt, the missed moments and the joy of success as you follow Steve down a trail that encourages and enlightens you.”—Mark Grayless, Union Christian Church, Terre Haute, Indiana
£12.59
The History Press Ltd Medieval Hunting
Book SynopsisRichard Almond''s study brings vividly to life the universality and centrality of hunting to medieval societies, both as an economic necessity and as an expression of medieval humanity''s almost atavistic sense of oneness with natureTrade Review' - sprinkled with interesting nuggets - ' Saul David, Sunday Telegraph ' - brings to light the most overlooked hunters of the Middle Ages - women.' Medieval History ' - it is salutary to read a book that reveals hunting in medieval times to have been central to the lives of all classes, and enjoyed by all three estates and both sexes.' Saul David, Sunday Telegraph 'Almond gives good consideration to hunting beyond aristocratic and courtly posturing.' The Times Literary Supplement ' - an absolutely engrossing and fascinating account - ' The Field
£15.26
MP-MPP University Press of Mississippi The Old Pro Turkey Hunter
Book SynopsisDuring his life, Gene Nunnery was recognized as a master turkey hunter and an artisan who crafted unique, almost irresistible turkey calls. In The Old Pro Turkey Hunter, the vaunted sportsman shares over fifty years of personal experience in Mississippi and surrounding states, along with the decades-old wisdom of the huntsmen who taught him.
£18.86
MP-MPP University Press of Mississippi A Sportsmans Journey
Book SynopsisLyrically and spiritually connects readers with the natural world. Donald Jackson explores the rhythms and ways of hunting and fishing, particularly in America's Deep South, and in so doing helps readers understand and find meaning in why hunters and anglers venture far afield.
£81.75
Cooper Square Press African Game Trails
Book SynopsisEx-President and explorer Theodore Roosevelt recalls in his journal of a hunting trip in Africa the many animals he stalked and killed for the Smithsonian institution, and his meetings with East Africans.Trade Review[Roosevelt's] descriptions of the land, the people and the game he encountered are as colorful and readable today as they were in 1910, when this classic was originally published. * The Dallas Morning News *A source of constant entertainment. * Nation *Frequently lightened by touches of genius and always readable. * The New York Times *
£17.09
Down East Books A Breed Apart
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£13.49
Derrydale Press The Masters Secrets of Deer Hunting
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£8.54
Derrydale Press How to Take Monster Bucks
Book SynopsisHow to Take Monster Bucks will reveal the secret strategies of men who consistently bag older age-class deer each season. There is a price to pay to be the best at any sport, and trophy deer hunting is no different. But this book will save you thousands of hunting hours in your pursuit of monster bucks.
£11.69
Globe Pequot How to Bag the Biggest Buck of Your Life
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Larry Benoit is possibly the best whitetail deer hunter in America." —Sports AfieldTable of ContentsIntroduction by Lamar UnderwoodAcknowledgments Foreword by Uncle Windy LawrencePreface 1. The Trophy Buck2. Conditioning3. Clothing4. Equipment5. Scouting for the Trophy Buck6. Sign the Trophy Buck Leaves7. On the Track8. Sound, Sight, Scent9. Shooting10. Dressing and Dragging Out Your Buck11. Hanging, Butchering, and Cooking12. Thoughts on Hunting Larry Benoit's ScorecardLanny Benoit's Scorecard
£10.79
Rowman & Littlefield Mark of the Grizzly
Book SynopsisA must-read about these magnificent but sometimes deadly creaturesthoroughly revised, expanded, and updatedTrade ReviewIf nature is our classroom, then McMillion’s recently updated book, Mark of the Grizzly, should be on the syllabus as required reading. From The Helena, Montana Independent Record Dec. 18, 2011:Scott McMillion…likes to write up a good story when he hears one. He did that in “Mark of the Grizzly,” which was first released in 1998 and sold more than 100,000 copies. It’s a compendium of stories of grizzly encounters, which author Tim Cahill said is “more terrifying than a shelf full of Stephen King novels.”Yet since the book’s debut, the use of DNA has revolutionized not just the study of bears but also the way attacks are investigated. And with the four unusual and deadly encounters in the past year near Yellowstone National Park alone, McMillion felt compelled to update the book, which has been re-released by Lyons Press.It’s a page-turner from the first sentence of the first chapter. From the Great Falls Tribune Dec. 21, 2011:In 1998, “Mark of the Grizzly” left its mark on me. Scott McMillion’s straightforward and matter-of-fact recounting of encounters between humans and grizzly bears made it an unforgettable book.Now, McMillion has revisited his book to update some of the chapters and add some new ones. The result is an even more gripping “Mark of the Grizzly.” From the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Jan. 5, 2012:Scott McMillion recalls interviewing a veterinarian lying in the Jackson, Wyo. Hospital, who’d just survived a grizzly bear attack. The man got a little tearful as he said, “Your book saved my life.”McMillion, author of “Mark of the Grizzly,” downplayed his contribution, saying the credit for saving Tom Crosson in 2002 should go to his fast-thinking companion, who sprayed the bear with pepper spray to make it turn tail and run.Still, it was reading McMillion’s riveting stories about grizzly attacks “and the hard lessons learned,” that prompted the two friends to buy bear spray before venturing into Yellowstone’s backcountry.Thirteen years after “Mark of the Grizzly was first published in 1998, after 16 printings and selling roughly 100,000 copies, McMillion has updated the book to include new hair-raising stories of bear attacks, why they happen, why some people survive to tell the tale and others don’t. From National Parks Traveler Dec. 20, 2011:Bear attacks horrify us, and yet they also, in a morbid way, fascinate many. They are evidence that even in today’s modern world, tragic confrontations with nature do occur and, in the case of bears, demonstrate that man in not always the apex predator.“Mark of the Grizzly” is not a book for the faint of heart, nor for those filled with trepidation at the thought of leaving a parking lot in Yellowstone, Grand Teton, or Glacier. But it’s a powerful book if you’re trying to better understand how attacks happen, and what safeguards you can take to protect yourself against bear attacks.” From The Missoulian, Nov. 23, 2011:It’s easier to get hit by lightning than to be attacked by a grizzly bear.So Livingston author Scott McMillion practically caught lightning in a bottle when he decided to update his book, “Mark of the Grizzly,” just before 2010 became Annus horribilis for Ursus arctos horribilis. McMcillion wrote the original book in 1998 to both peel back some of the myths surrounding grizzly bear attacks and pile up the lessons learned from actual encounters. The senior editor of Montana Quarterly and former Bozeman Daily Chronicle reporter researched incidents going back to 1977.“I want people to be safe out there,’ he said. “I think posting a dry list of what to do and don’t do at the trailhead isn’t that effective. A narrative is a better lesson for how to act around bears.”The books chapters recounted hunting mishaps, photographers who got too close and in-your-face encounters with bear spray. It also detailed the responses that may have saved a life or turned a bluff charge into a full-on smackdown. Each chapter had interviews with victims and rescuers, along with insights into bear behavior.Between then and now, the human side of the encounters has added several new twists. There are the folks McMillion calls “bear whisperers” like Timothy Treadwell, whose delusions about being able to live with Alaskan brown bear got him and his girlfriend killed, along with at least two of the bears he thought he was protecting. The growing popularity of long distance backcounry races and mountain biking have added new ways to surprise a bear into a confrontation.
£13.49
