Hunting or shooting animals and game Books

Book SynopsisDetailed how-to information on shooting trap, skeet, sporting clays, and many of the informal clay-target games.

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Book SynopsisTHE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BIRD DOG TRAINING explains how to train a bird dog to hunt at a pace that suits a man walking, and to point and hold birds with all the elegance and style of a field trial champion. It combines successful traditional methods with modern electronic techniques to show how the nation's top professional gun dog trainers develop reliable hunting dogs that are easy to control, exciting to watch, and stylish on point. Topics covered include: Electronic training aids Selecting and starting pups How to prevent gun shyness Backyard bird dog practice Using your dog afield for the first time Teaching dogs to quarter ahead of the gun Using the wind to your advantage And much more The author has traveled around the United States for more than thirty years studying how professional trainers develop the most dependable and enjoyable hunting dogs, and passing that information on to readers. In this invaluable volume, he provides everything the sportsman or -woman needs to know to train pointing dogs for hunting in the close-cover conditions found in most parts of the country today.Trade Review"Follow Jerry Robinson and your path to glorious and golden upland gunning over a great dog will become clear. Here, in one book, you will find everything you need to save time, money, and aggravation in developing the hunting companion of a lifetime." --Lamar Underwood, former editor-in-chief, Sports Afield and Outdoor Life

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Book SynopsisPicture a hunter. Who comes to mind? Millionaire playboys or big truck owning folks? Maybe so, but there's more to it. Because if you love nature, value sustainability, abhor the pollution and inhumanity of factory farms, you could be a hunter in the making. And if you've never even considered hunting, The Shotgun Conservationist reveals all the reasons you should. Brant MacDuff makes us rethink who hunts and why. Growing up an animal lover with no hunting background, MacDuff himself would seem an unlikely advocate. Yet a lifelong love of the outdoors and a restless curiosity compelled him to investigate a simple question: is hunting conservation? So convinced, he consistently holds a hunting license in multiple states and gives lectures on the positive impact hunting has on conservation efforts nationwide and around the world.MacDuff tells the story of how he became a hunter and the colourful characters, big personalities, and first-hand research that helped change his mind. His journey led to a deeper understanding of how hunting protects public lands, supports sustainable ecosystems, encourages biodiversity, and can help bridge social and political divides. Along the way, he introduces us to a new generation of hunters, different from timeworn stereotypes and preconceptions. And who better than MacDuff? A trans man living in Brooklyn, he defies expectations of who hunts and invites people of all backgrounds into the field.Whether or not you decide to take up hunting, The Shotgun Conservationist provides a new perspective and appreciation for those who do.

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Book SynopsisThe book explains to the non-shooter why sport shooting is entirely legitimate, but it also explains the deep pleasure and sense of beauty that comes from a good day's shooting.

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Book SynopsisClassic Victorian countryside writer Richard Jefferies has his best articles gathered together here on the subject of pheasants, pigeons, foxes, rabbits, hares and game birds and the wild habitats in which they live.

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Book SynopsisOffers a fresh cultural history of sport and imperialism. focusing on nineteenth-century British big-game hunting and exploration narratives from the western interior of Rupert’s Land.Trade ReviewThis short work has much to commend it. For a start, it has an extremely clever title. […] Second, it is relatively concise, fluently written, and interestingly illustrated. And third, it has a thorough and valuable foreword (more substantial than many of the genre) by Graeme Wynn, the general editor of the Nature/ History/ Society series in which it appears ... This book would be of interest to all who work, on an international basis, on the relationship of Europeans to land, peoples, wildlife, and landscape. Where-as North American history is too often treated in isolation, here we have a serious attempt to set it into wider global phenomena. -- John M. MacKenzie, University of Edinburgh * International History Review, 30, 4 *Table of ContentsContents Figures Foreword: Documenting the Exotic / Graeme Wynn Acknowledgments Introduction 1 An Imperial Interior Imagined 2 The Prefatory Paradox: Positivism and Authority in HuntingNarratives 3 Cry Havoc? British Imperial Hunting Culture 4 The Science of the Hunt: Mapmaking, Natural History, andAcclimatization 5 Hunting for Landscape: Social Class and the Appropriation ofthe Wilderness 6 From Colonial to Corporate Landscapes Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisSince first learning to handle a Winchester.22 as a kid, Dan Aadland has exulted in hunting—not as a sport but as a calling. In this book he takes readers to Montana’s prairies and mountains in search of antelope, whitetail deer, moose, and the occasional upland bird as he vividly describes the rituals and camaraderie of hunting culture.Trade Review"The real story is Aadland's love affair with Big Sky country and its inhabitants, wild and human alike. Look elsewhere for the inflated opinions of visiting 'experts': the author's clear, concise prose springs naturally from the land he's called home for decades. Whether he's addressing the logistics of a dead moose, four horses, a long trail and no human help, or exploring the romance and practicality of traditional archery, Aadland writes from the heart. He even tackles the why of hunting as ably as any observer in recent memory. Enjoy this book as you would a long evening around a campfire with the best of friends. The Best of All Seasons deserves nothing less."-E. Donnall Thomas Jr., author of The Language of Wings -- E. Donnall Thomas Jr. "The Best of All Seasons, Fifty Years as a Montana Hunter, is much more than a recount of personal adventures. In prose that engages the interest of hunters and nonhunters alike, Aadland carries the reader to a Montana that is both distant and yet familiar... With a deft touch for detail, Aadland describes scenes that ring true for generations of Montana hunters."-Linda Halstead-Acharya, The Billings Gazette -- Linda Halstead-Acharya The Billings Gazette

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Book SynopsisYear of the Pig is a personal account of one avid hunter's pursuit of wild pigs in eleven American states. Mark Hainds tied his mission to the Chinese calendar's Year of the Pig in 2007 and journeyed through longleaf forests, cypress swamps, and wiliwili forests in search of his prey. He used a range of weapons--black-powder rifle, bow and arrow, knife, and high-powered rifle--and various methods to stalk his quarry through titi, saw palmetto, privet hedge, and blue palms. Introduced pig populations have wreaked havoc on ecosystems the world over. Non-native to the Western Hemisphere, pigs originally arrived in the southeast with De Soto's entrada and in the Hawaiian Archipelago on the outriggers of South Pacific islanders. In America feral hogs are considered pests and invaders because of their omnivorous diet and rooting habits that destroy both fragile native species and agricultural cropland. Appealing to hunters and adventure readers for its sheer entertainment, Year of the Pig wTable of ContentsContents Foreword by Steven Ditchkoff Foreword by Mark Bailey Acknowledgments Prologue 1. Longleaf 2. Titi 3. Over Bait 4. Privet 5. Oak/Hickory 6. Ironwood 7. Death in the Wiliwili 8. Beaver Pond 9. Hill Country 10. Blue Palm 11. Chufas 12. Collateral Damage 13. Old Growth 14. Ozarks 15. A Long Walk 16. Food Plot 17. Slash Pine 18. Saw Palmetto 19. Dog Fennel 20. Valley Oaks 21. Inside the Fence 22. Bahia Grass 23. Peanuts 24. Eating the Pig Conclusion Epilogue Further Reading Illustrations follow page 000

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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

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Book SynopsisA fascinating look at how a commercial market for birds in the late nineteenth century set the stage for conservation and its legislation. Between the end of the Civil War and the 1920s, the United States witnessed the creation, rapid expansion, and then disappearance of a commercial market for hunted wild animals. The bulk of commercial wildlife sales in the last part of the nineteenth century were of wildfowl, who were prized not only for their eggs and meat but also for their beautiful feathers. Wild birds were brought to cities in those years to be sold as food for customers' tables, decorations for ladies' hats, treasured pets, and specimens for collectors' cabinets. Though relatively short-lived, this market in birds was broadly influential, its rise and fall coinciding with the birth of the Progressive Era conservation movement. In The Market in Birds, historian Andrea L. Smalley and wildlife biologist Henry M. Reeves illuminate this crucial chapter in American environmental hTrade ReviewAn insightful, exhaustive look at how industrialization led to rapid commercial exploitation of many bird species during the late 19th century... It's thorough and original, and will help to better understand present-day North American wildlife conservation and the challenges it faces.—Cool Green ScienceTable of ContentsForewordPrologue. For the Birds1. The Hunter2. The Dealer3. The Hunted4. The Sportsman5. The Criminal6. The ConservationistEpilogue. The Culture of ConservationAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisHunting - Philosophy for Everyone presents a collection of readings from academics and non-academics alike that move beyond the ethical justification of hunting to investigate less traditional topics and offer fresh perspectives on why we hunt. The only recent book to explicitly examine the philosophical issues surrounding hunting Shatters many of the stereotypes about hunting, forcing us to rethink the topic Features contributions from a wide range of academic and non-academic sources, including both hunters and non-hunters Trade Review"Kowalsky's book does a fine job in showing why there are good reasons to keep hunting in high esteem, to learn a great deal from it about human biology and culture, and to eat hunted meat." (About.com, 25 October 2011) "Recommended. Academic and general library collections, all levels." (Choice, 1 March 2011) "If you don't mind having your convictions challenged or your viewpoint broadened this book should be on your reading list." (Alberta Outdoorsmen, 1 May 2011) "Just as you always see something new, even if you've walked that forest a hundred times before, certain essays can give you a glimpse of something you hadn't seen or thought of before. Some of the essays are even down-right fun to read." (Primitive Archer Magazine, January 2011)"Nathan Kowalsky provides a forum of diverse ideas and voices about "hunting" that ensemble, becomes the most recent attempt that I am aware of at showcasing serious writers on the "topic." Most of these essays are written with an intelligent audience in mind, although the reader need not be a philosopher."( The Trumpeter, 1 December 2010) "It does provide fresh perspectives by both academic and non academic authors on a variety of hunting topics such as hunting in culture, politics and tradition; the relationship of hunting to nature and human nature and the hoary old topic of hunting ethics... In my opinion, I found it the most refreshing book of its kind that I have read in years." (AFRICAN INDABA, November 2008) "Presenting all these diverse views in one relatively small book, a mere 258 pages, is a vision implemented, without which, most readers invested in learning more about hunting, would sorely miss if they knew their want". (Book Review , 1 December 2010). There's a really fine essay by the biologist Valerius Geist on how hunting has played a significant role in human development. Kay, my wife, contributed an essay on bow-hunting with self-made equipment. There are other essays on the human-animal relationship, even a few comparing hunting to vegetarianism. Lots of other provocative pieces." (Leather Wall, September 2010) "If you're interested in sharpening your thinking skills on the subject of hunting, I've got a great new book for you: Hunting - Philosophy for Everyone: In Search of the Wild Life." (NorCal Cazadora, October 2010) "Featuring contributions from a wide range of academic and non-academic sources, including both hunters and nonhunters, this book is for general readers, especially those who hunt ("Hunting for Meaning: A Glimpse of the Game"), as well as self-professed "foodies" and vegetarians." (Fishing and Outdoors Newspaper, October 2010)Table of ContentsForeword: Hunting as Philosophy Professor xiiDavid Petersen Acknowledgments xviNathan Kowalsky Picking Up the Trail: An Introduction to Hunting – Philosophy for Everyone 1Nathan Kowalsky Part I The Good, The Bad, and The Hunter 9 1 Taking a Shot: Hunting in the Crosshairs 11Jesús Ilundáin-Agurruza 2 But They Can’t Shoot Back: What Makes Fair Chase Fair? 23Theodore R. Vitali 3 A Shot in the Dark: The Dubious Prospects of Environmental Hunting 33Lisa Kretz 4 Hunting Like a Vegetarian: Same Ethics, Different Flavors 45Tovar Cerulli 5 What You Can’t Learn from Cartoons: Or, How to Go Hunting After Watching Bambi 56Gregory A. Clark Part II The Hunter’s View of the World 67 6 Hunting for Meaning: A Glimpse of the Game 69Brian Seitz 7 Getting By with a Little Help from My Hunter: Riding to Hounds in English Foxhound Packs 80Alison Acton 8 Tracking in Pursuit of Knowledge: Teachings of an Algonquin Anishinabe Bush Hunter 93Jacob Wawatie and Stephanie Pyne 9 Living with Dead Animals? Trophies as Souvenirs of the Hunt 107Garry Marvin Part III Eating Nature Naturally 119 10 The Carnivorous Herbivore: Hunting and Culture in Human Evolution 121Valerius Geist 11 The Fear of the Lord: Hunting as if the Boss is Watching 134Janina Duerr 12 Hunting: A Return to Nature? 149Roger J. H. King 13 The Camera or the Gun: Hunting through Different Lenses 161Jonathan Parker 14 Flesh, Death, and Tofu: Hunters, Vegetarians, and Carnal Knowledge 171T. R. Kover Part IV The Antler Chandelier: Hunting in Culture, Politics, and Tradition 185 15 The Sacred Pursuit: Reflections on the Literature of Hunting 187Roger Scruton 16 Big Game and Little Sticks: Bowmaking and Bowhunting 198Kay Koppedrayer 17 Going to the Dogs: Savage Longings in Hunting Art 210Paula Young Lee 18 The New Artemis? Women Who Hunt 225Debra Merskin 19 Off the Grid: Rights, Religion, and the Rise of the Eco-Gentry 239James Carmine Notes on Contributors 252

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Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1926, Twenty Years Hunting and Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains is a vivid, firsthand account of life in rural Appalachia. Samuel J. Hunnicutt was an avid and accomplished outdoorsman. Hunnicutt's original work, long considered a lost classic, is presented here in an unaltered facsimile edition with a new introduction by Jim Casada.

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Book SynopsisNebraska's Bucks and Bulls shares the stories and photographs of the greatest whitetail, mule deer, and elk shot in Nebraska hunting history, from the 1940s to the present.Trade Review“Nebraska has long been a sleeper state for big game, and this book backs up that claim with tons of facts and photos. If you’re a fan of outstanding Great Plains bucks and bulls, you need to read every page.”—Gordon Whittington, editor in chief of North American Whitetail“Entertaining and informative, this collection of stories will serve as an important chapter in the larger story of big-game hunting in Nebraska.”—Eric Fowler, regional editor of Nebraskaland Magazine“Both a nostalgic look back and a jubilant look ahead, . . . this book is an ideal gift for veteran hunters who want to step back and remember and for new hunters who want to understand where we’ve come from and where we, as sportsmen, can go.”—Frank Miniter, editor in chief of America’s First Freedom magazine and a New York Times best-selling authorTable of ContentsForeword by Randy Stutheit Acknowledgments Introduction Part 1. Typical Whitetail Deer 1. Barn Find: The John Harvey Buck, 1963 2. Hold Low: The Bob Vrbsky Buck, 1978 3. Next Generation: The Kyle Newcomb Buck, 2016 4. Platte River Giant: The Vernon Virka Buck, 1983 5. Deer Drive: The Greg and Mike Hansmire Bucks, 1996 and 2006 6. Handgun: The Jerry Lauby Buck, 1983 7. Back-to-Back Booners: The Adam Zutavern Bucks, 2009 and 2010 8. Father and Son: The Frosty Adams Buck, 2000 9. Trifecta: The James Hamick Bucks, 2007 and 2008 10. Giant of the Bohemian Alps: The Kevin Petrzilka Buck, 2010 11. Perfect Eight: The John Woloszyn Buck, 1994 12. Missouri River Breaks: The Keith Fahrenholz Buck, 1966 13. Plane Crash: The Keith Houdersheldt Buck, 1985 14. High Five: The Kevin Wood Buck, 1999 Part 2. Non-Typical Whitetail Deer 15. Kitchen Window: The Peggy Easterwood Buck, 2018 16. Twenty-Five Points: Hunter Unknown, 1990 17. Pocket Cover: The Jon Allen Buck, 2007 18. Talk of the Town: The Robert Snyder Buck, 1961 19. Records Are Made to Be Broken: The Wesley O’Brien Buck, 2009 20. Like Father, Like Son: The Gary and Adam Stohs Bucks, 1994 and 2015 21. Crossbow: The Bob Malander Buck, 2017 22. 2 County: The Jeff Moody Buck, 2003 23. Ol’ Mossy Horns: The Del Austin Buck, 1962 Dick Idol 24. Spider and Double Down: The Rachel Kechely and AJ Ahern Bucks, 2016 25. Midday: The Kellen Meyer and Jordan Owens Buck, 2010 26. Double Drop Tine: The Bill Klawitter Buck, 1963 27. Public Land: The Dave Oates Buck, 1985 28. Working Man: The Jack Grevson Buck, 1962 29. Spanky: The Spanky Greenville Collection 30. Goliath: The Jacob Gipson Buck, 2017 31. Buck Jam: The Dan Boliver Buck, 1996 Part 3. Typical American Elk 32. That Guy: The Russel Coffey Bull, 2018 33. Family Affair: The Dillon Mortensen Bull, 2017 34. Flip of the Coin: The Curtis James Bull, 2015 35. Imperial: The Jason Mosel Bull, 2015 36. Wildcat Hills Wapiti: The KC Merrihew Bull, 2014 37. Bull with a Bow: The John Rickard Bull, 2017 38. Thank God He Made It: The Doug Correll Bull, 2014 39. First Bull: The Warren Chapin Bull, 1986 40. Pine Ridge: The Robert Marsteller Bull, 2004 41. Center Pivot: The Chuck Anderson Bull, 2016 Part 4. Non-Typical American Elk 42. Perfect Hunt: The Hannah Helmer Bull, 2016 43. Drought and Fire: The Casey Yada Bull, 2012 44. 400 Club: The Justin Misegadis Bull, 2017 45. Elk Hunter: The Frank Meyers Bull, 2016 46. Meadow Monarch: The Dana Foster Bull, 2008 Part 5. Typical Mule Deer 47. Houdini: The Michael Dickerson Buck, 2018 48. Brow Tines: The Terry Sandstrom Buck, 1968 49. The Stalk: The Kirk Peters Buck, 1989 Kirk Peters 50. Symmetry: The Brent Klein Buck, 1984 51. Deer Hunting Comes to Frontier County: The Henry Koch Buck, 1960 52. Forgotten: The Clarence Dout Buck, 1949 53. Western Adventure: The James Skorzewski Buck, 1965 54. In Memoriam: The James Pavelka Buck, 1957 Part 6. Non-Typical Mule Deer 55. Rearview Mirror: The Barry Johnson Buck, 1992 56. Wrong Buck: The Eric Johnson Buck, 2017 57. Full Velvet: The Mike Lutt Buck, 2014 58. HisStory: The Art Thomsen Buck, 1960 59. Making Headlines: The Bill Glenn Buck, 1963 60. A Hunting Tradition: The Charles Hogeland Buck, 1994 Charles J. Hogeland 61. Tough as Nails: The Dave Davis Buck, 1961 62. The Little Girl with a Spoon: The Delman Tuller Buck, 1965 63. Working Cattle: The Matthew Lake Buck, 2017 64. Nebraska’s Oldest Trophy: The R. A. Wirz Buck, 1945 65. Better Late Than Never: The Leo Dwyer Buck, 1959 66. 30 S 10 W: The Jack Kreycik Buck, 1963 67. Dreaming about Nebraska: The Paul Mecouch Buck, 2007 68. So Much Horn: The Ken Hollopeter Buck, 1979 Notes Index

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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.

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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.

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Book SynopsisKennie Prince began his career with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Conservation in 1983 and dedicated his life to protecting Mississippi’s fish and wildlife resources in dangerous undercover work. This book contains dozens of hair-raising accounts of covert wildlife operations.Trade ReviewThe Poacher’s Nightmare is filled with fascinating, exciting, and informative stories. It is a compelling read that will be popular with hunters, the fishing public, outdoor enthusiasts, and more." - Charlie Spillers, author of Confessions of an Undercover Agent: Adventures, Close Calls, and the Toll of a Double Life"The Poacher’s Nightmare is a deep sojourn into the motivation, sensitivity, courage, danger, and satisfaction that define the career of a game warden. I found it spellbinding and hard to put down." - Donald C. Jackson, author of A Sportsman's Journey

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book is essential reading for all those interested in pigeon shooting, whether for pest control or for sport. It examines the use of decoy pigeons, the control of feral pigeons, shooting around buildings where birds are roosting and the use of shotguns. It also covers in depth pigeon shooting with air rifles and live fire rifles. Attention is also paid to building hides, gun safety, gun care and the practicalities of shooting. This is the definitive modern guide to pigeon shooting.

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Book SynopsisFlying imprint sparrowhawks is often unfairly portrayed as being overly complex and highly technical. Sparrowhawks - A Falconer's Guide aims to paint a far more informed picture, and to perhaps dispel some of the myths. Written with the beginner in mind, it is based on considerable first-hand experience of the author and a number of other respected falconers from the United Kingdom, Croatia, Ireland and Turkey who have specialized in flying sparrowhawks. By drawing comparisons with some of the most ancient trapping and training techniques of the East, and by making a connection with modern Western falconry practices, this remarkable book encapsulates the timeless beauty and joy of sparrowhawking, which crosses all cultures. Topics covered include: equipment, preparing to receive your sparrowhawk chick and imprinting; training, behaviour, quarry, entering, field craft and hawking in many different types of terrain; methodologies of captive breeding in the West; problems associated with the rehabilitation and release of wild sparrowhawks in the United Kingdom and finally, the vitally important subject of sparrowhawk health and welfare.

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Book SynopsisBritain is the undisputed home of the terrier. There are over twenty breeds and although each one is a capable hunting dog, over the centuries some breeds of terriers have proved themselves to be more suited to rabbiting than others. The 'rabbiting terriers' have many common characteristics and in this fascinating book the author analyses these attributes in order to describe the height, weight, shape, stamina and intelligence of the 'ideal' rabbiting terrier.

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Book SynopsisFrom humorist and hunting enthusiast Steve Chapman comes this trophy case collection of his very best stories. Filled with spiritual and outdoor insights, this book will draw you closer to God and inspire you to pursue hunting and life with passion.

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Book SynopsisThis superb new reference book describes the most popular of these revolvers--Colt, Smith & Wesson, Sturm-Ruger, Taurus and others--in words and superb, high-quality photographs, documenting their design, technology, and how they shoot. It also describes what they can achieve in precision shooting and discusses trigger pull weight and groups. Double action revolvers--in which the trigger cocks and drops the hammer--are more popular and much favored by bodyguards and security service personnel, where having a weapon that is both inconspicuous and handy counts more than firepower or the quickest reload. These weapons are also favored by hunters who can get five or seven shots in a powerful caliber, even with a feather-light titanium snub nose.

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Book SynopsisIs hunting a bygone activity, out of touch with modern life; Does hunting promote violence, not just to animals, but to humans as well? These questions form the foundations for discussion in Killing Tradition: Inside Hunting and Animal Rights Controversies.

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Book SynopsisA book that celebrates one of the most breathtaking and comprehensive collections of wildfowl decoys in America. Bird decoys were used for hunting in North America until the advent of hunting regulations in the early twentieth century, when decoys started to be prized and collected as masterpieces of American folk art. This handsome book is the first examination of the historic and unparalleled decoy collection at Shelburne Museum. Featuring new photography of 250 of the museum’s most important and artistically carved decoys, it includes examples made by the most respected American carvers: Charles Osgood, Lem and Steve Ward, John Blair, Bill Bowman, Nathan Cobb, Jr., Lee Dudley, James Holly, Jr., Nathan Horner, Albert Laing, Joseph Lincoln, A. Elmer Crowell, and Charles “Shang” Wheeler. The story of the collection begins with Joel Barber, the pioneer decoy enthusiast and New York architect, artist, and carver, whose gift of 400 superior examples estaTrade Review"The unparalleled collection of 1,400 wildfowl decoys at Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vt., was established with a 1952 gift of more than 400 superior examples from Joel Barber, a New York City architect, artist, and carver. Barber's groundbreaking 1934 book “Wild Fowl Decoys” was the first to identify the importance of bird decoys as a uniquely American art form."—Antiques & Auction News "The unparalleled collection of wildfowl decoys at Shelburne Museum are featured in the newly published Birds of a Feather: Wildfowl Decoys at Shelburne Museum..."—Vermont Country Sampler

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Book SynopsisGunning for Sea Ducks introduces you to a practically untouched arena of waterfowling-birds that provide fast, challenging shooting, and, after it''s over, delectable eating. Containing a vast amount of information that''s been virtually ignored up until now, the book goes into detail about the birds themselves, where they may be found, what type of shooting equipment to use, how to lay out decoys, and, finally, how to prepare the birds for delightful dining. If you thought the world of gunning for waterfowl was about to disappear into the past, here is the answer for the future.

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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!

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Book SynopsisThe predecessor to Helen Macdonald’s H is for Hawk, T. H. White’s nature writing classic, The Goshawk, asks the age-old question: what is it that binds human beings to other animals? White, the author of The Once and Future King and Mistress Masham’s Repose, was a young writer who found himself rifling through old handbooks of falconry. A particular sentence—“the bird reverted to a feral state”—seized his imagination, and, White later wrote, “A longing came to my mind that I should be able to do this myself. The word ‘feral’ has a kind of magical potency which allied itself to two other words, ‘ferocious’ and ‘free.’” Immediately, White wrote to Germany to acquire a young goshawk. Gos, as White named the bird, was ferocious and Gos was free, and White had no idea how to break him in beyond the ancient (and, though he did not know it, long superseded) practice of depriving him of sleep, which meant that he, White, also went without rest. Slowly man and bird entered a state of delirium and intoxication, of attraction and repulsion that looks very much like love. White kept a daybook describing his volatile relationship with Gos—at once a tale of obsession, a comedy of errors, and a hymn to the hawk. It was this that became The Goshawk, one of modern literature’s most memorable and surprising encounters with the wilderness—as it exists both within us and without.

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