Hunting or shooting animals and game Books
Globe Pequot Hunting Tales
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£17.09
Derrydale Press The Wilderness of Denali
Book SynopsisOriginally published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1930, The Wilderness of Denali is a memoir of three years of hunting the area of Alaska surrounding Mt. McKinley. It is a classic of American adventure—a book written by a man who was willing to risk his life in pursuit of grizzly bears and the elusive mountain sheep. The account was written each night by campfire as Sheldon discovered what is still regarded as the most scenic wilderness in America.Trade ReviewThe whole book radiates the most tremendous feeling for the mere presence of wilderness. * The Sportsman *This inspiring book is unsurpassed in the bravery and endurence it silently reveals. * The Boston Transcript *One of my most treasured books as a boy was Charles Sheldon's The Wilderness of Denali. His book records everything from the cannibalistic habits of shrews to the mating behavior of Dali sheep. Five species of mammals were named in Sheldon's honor, and his crusading work led to the establishment of Mount McKinley National Park in 1917. -- Mark Jenkins * Outside *
£16.19
Derrydale Press Successful Shotgun Shooting
Book SynopsisWhile much has changed in the world of shotgun shooting—from new gun models to new ammunition—certain fundamentals have stayed the same. Successful Shotgun Shooting, originally published in 1971, remains one of the most thorough and clear primers on the art and science of shooting the shotgun. Thoroughly illustrated and concisely written, Montague's book will make a better shooter of anyone, whether a first time shooter or a seasoned owner of a $40,000 over and under, who takes the time to read through his advice.Trade ReviewFirst published in 1971, Andrew A. Montague's Successful Shotgun Shooting is a timeless book that will help all shotgun shooters, beginner or veteran. -- The American FieldIf he or she does most of their shooting with a shotgun, you won't find a better book on the subject than Andrew Montegue's, Successful Shotgun Shooting. Whether you are a first time shooter or a seasoned owner of a $80,000 Perazzi over and under, anyone that takes the time to read through this advice is destined to become a better shooter. * Hudson Valley Newspaper- Sports *
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Bowhunting Tactics of the Pros: Strategies For
Book SynopsisMore than thirty recognized experts share their bowhunting secrets.Trade Review"Deer hunters who want to tune up for the coming season might spend some quality time with some excellent books. These are the kind of well-written texts that reflect the heart of our rich deer-hunting culture."--Gray's Sporting Journal magazine
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Ultimate Guide to Skinning and Tanning: A
Book SynopsisHere is the complete guide to a skill that may be mysterious to some, written by Monte Burch, an authority who practices many of the traditions of tanning and hiding. Starting at the beginning, Burch introduces the hunter to the tools of a tanner, and even gives complete plans for making many of these implements. Instructions are given for making fleshing beams, stretchers for pelts, fleshing knives, and many others. He also covers tanning formulas and materials, both traditional and modern. From the oldest method to the newest twist, Burch's guide will be indispensable to the modern hunter.Trade Review"This volume belongs on your "Most Wanted" list!"-- Whitetails Unlimited
£18.04
Derrydale Press Pointing Dogs: How to Train, Nurture, and
Book SynopsisPointing Dogs departs from traditional training guides by treating dogs as individuals with different temperaments who need to be trained according to the individual needs of their owners. This book covers not only field-training fundamentals, but the ten lessons our dogs try to teach us: how to personalize the training to fit the needs of both hunter and dog; how bloodlines, training, and experience combine to form the complete bird dog; insights into a dog’s scenting abilities; proper care of a bird dog; and how to live with your dog the other ten months of the year.
£11.69
Derrydale Press More Shotguns & Shooting
Book SynopsisMore Shotguns & Shooting is a continuation and expansion of the material in volume one. It includes further insights and stories about fine guns and how they're made, coupled with practical tips and advice for shotgunners. The subjects are wide ranging, allowing McIntosh to capture the whole gun with unequaled insight and eloquence--whether he's describing the painstaking work involved in transforming a blank of Old World walnut into a beautiful finished stock or the ways in which hands, eyes, and instinct combine in proper shooting technique. His erudite and approachable style makes reading this book like conversing with an old friend.
£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield Ultimate Guide to Calling and Decoying Waterfowl:
Book SynopsisThe sport of hunting ducks and geese is alive and quite well in North America, thanks in large part to a resurgence of waterfowl numbers, which, in turn, can be traced to conservation groups such as Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl, Inc., as well as to sportsmen who impose limits on themselves far stricter than those issued by the law. Assembling the gear, fixing the decoys, working with the Labs and Chesapeakes, caring for the firearms, fixing the blinds or duck boats, and always looking for more hotspots to hunt, waterfowlers are a breed unto themselves. In these pages, read how to become adept at all aspects of duck and goose hunting-how to set the decoys in various conditions, how to call for the various species at different times of the year, how to get out there on the marsh or grain field and collect birds.Trade Review"You will find timely information on the latest guns and ammunition. And there is also valuable and timeless information about calling, setting decoys and building blinds."--The Idaho StatesmanTable of Contents(Introduction) (1) History of Waterfowling (2) Types of Calls (3) Calling Ducks (4) Calling Geese (5) Decoys (6) Decoy Rigging and Transporting (7) Duck Decoy Sets (8) Goose Decoy Sets (9) Combination Sets (10) Decoy Maintenance (11) Blinds and Other Gear (12) Waterfowl Boats and Boat Blinds (13) Waterfowl Guns and Loads (14) Seasonal Strategies (15) Advanced Duck Hunting Strategies (16) Advanced Goose Hunting Strategies (17) Hunting Sea Ducks (18) Introducing Kids to Waterfowling (Sources) (Index)
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training
Book SynopsisThis classic, practical book on bird dog training is now updated and expanded with material on the latest field-training equipment and live-game training techniques with released quail and recall pens. A useful chapter on the services and guidance offered by organizations for owners, amateur trainers, and those who wish to participate in field trials and other bird dog competitions is also included. The Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training covers all pointing and flushing breeds, and also offers sensible approaches to buying a dog, bringing up a pup, yard and field training, and equipment. In addition, the helpful appendices list recommended books and periodicals, other literature, breed registries, organizations, and suppliers of equipment and accessories to help bird dog owners with all of their training needs. Complete with dozens of instructional photographs throughout, The Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training is a gem of a book that any serious new or veteran owner or trainer of bird dogs should get their hands on.Trade Review"John Falk's The Complete Guide to Bird Dog Training admirably achieves what it has attempted. It is excellent for the man who would like to train his own pointing or flushing dogs."--Nelson Bryant, The New York Times
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Hunting, Fishing, and Camping: 100th Anniversary
Book SynopsisL.L.Bean, Inc. has been a trusted source for quality apparel, reliable outdoor equipment and expert advice since 1912. To celebrate its hundredth anniversary, the Freeport-, Maine-based company has updated Hunting, Fishing and Camping, Leon Leonwood Bean’s no-nonsense guide to enjoying the great outdoors. Originally published in 1942, this Maine classic offers instruction on everything from packing a canoe to stalking a bear. The new edition pairs the original text and nostalgic photographs with twenty-first-century perspective from L.L's great-grandson and Outdoor Channel television host, Bill Gorman. This entertaining and instructive book is not only a commemorative celebration of L.L.Bean’s legacy and his commitment to conservation — it is a must-have manual for the modern sportsman.Trade Review“This book is a delightful book to browse and read. The writing is simple and succinct, making it an easy read.” -- M.A.D. Staff, Maine Antique Digest, 4/22/12
£13.49
Rowman & Littlefield The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting
Book SynopsisAn extensively illustrated and definitive resource that explains all there is to know about upland hunting. The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting provides an in-depth primer for new or aspiring hunters, offering a solid understanding of upland hunting from A to Z. With stunning images by acclaimed outdoor photographer Brian Grossenbacher, this book is far more than an instructional piece: it will give the pursuit of upland game birds flesh, emotion, and identity.The book offers instruction on the finer points of selecting and fitting of a shotgun, specialized field gear, and the keys to proper wing-shooting techniquefrom stance to gun swingas well as describing the bird species and habitats that define North American upland hunting. It then delves into scenarios that involve entering the field, hunting with a guide and dogs, and dispatching and processing harvested game. From gun safety and ownership to sustainable, ethical hunting practices, this book teaches and inspires
£30.00
Lulu.com The Still Hunter The Classic Guide Book to
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£12.19
Legare Street Press Prospectus of the Shocco Game Association
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£10.95
Legare Street Press High Pheasants in Theory and Practice
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£12.95
Legare Street Press Life in the Backwoods
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£21.80
LEGARE STREET PR The Rifle in Cashmere
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£24.26
AuthorHouse Deer Hunting 101
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£12.88
Manchester University Press The Empire of Nature Hunting Conservation and
Book SynopsisThis study assesses the significance of the hunting cult as a major element of the imperial experience in Africa and Asia. In it, the author demonstrates the racial inequalities which existed between Europeans and indigenous hunters.Table of ContentsHunting - themes and variations; the 19th-century hunting world; hunting and African societies; hunting and settlement in southern Africa; game and imperial rule in Central Africa; exploration, conquest and game in East Africa; the imperial hunt in India; from preservation to conservation - legislation and the international dimension; reserves and the tsetse controversy; national parks in Africa and Asia; shikar and safari - hunting and conservation in the British empire. Appendices: the game legislation of the African colonies and India; a colonoal game law - Northern Rhodesia, 1925; the membership of the Society for the Preservation of the Fauna of the Empire; game and the independent African state - the Arusha manifesto, 1961.
£17.99
Lexington Books Biltong Hunting as a Performance of Belonging in
Book SynopsisRifling through Nature analyzes landscape, hunting, identity, and belonging by examining the staging of biltong hunting on wildlife ranches in South Africa. It examines how hunting landscapes have become sites where formerly dominant white settler masculinity can perform rootedness and belonging vis-a-vis its loss of political power.Trade ReviewAndre Goodrich’s ethnography of biltong hunting is, to put it plainly, a beautiful work of scholarship. Setting out to investigate what might explain the outstanding centrality that wildlife ranching has acquired in the South African agricultural sector, he takes the reader on a tour through an always-uncertain experiment: the bringing into being of ‘hunting nature.’ In post-apartheid South Africa, this very fragile and laboured kind of ‘nature’ provides a space, other than the state structures, for the enactment of a nationalist mythology that gives Afrikaners a sense of masculine identity and belonging. Skilfully blending insights from Marxism, phenomenology, and science and technology studies, this work is extremely innovative and daring theoretically without being obscure; quite the contrary, the theory is well blended with the ethnography making the book a fun and interesting scholarly read. If you are interested in how ‘nature’ and politics intermingle in practice, Biltong Hunting as a Performance of Belonging in Post-Apartheid South Africa is one of those books you should not miss. -- Mario Blaser, Memorial University of NewfoundlandAndre Goodrich analyses hunting not so much as escaping modernity but rather as using an alternative modernity. He combines a sophisticated yet comprehensible theoretical underpinning and a flair for engaging ethnographic descriptions and observations based on grounded fieldwork. Goodrich’s monograph provides a significant advance in understanding how hunting mediates the relationships between men and nature and its implications for masculinity, identity, and simply being human. -- Robert J. Gordon, University of VermontTable of ContentsDedication Introduction Chapter 1 The Biltong Hunting Landscape: How the Haunting of Hunting Repositions ‘Nature’ Chapter 2 The Specter’s Space: Imperialism, Nationalism and the Spatiality of Capitalist Nature Chapter 3 Violent Desire and Intimate Invisibility: How the Reciprocity of Structured Competitive Play Becomes the Hunting Nature Object-World Chapter 4 Unlevelling the Playing Field; Unbalancing the Reciprocity: Preparing the Nature Object- World in the Commercial Hunting Context Chapter 5 At Play in the Veld of Belonging: Symbolic Labor and the Enfolding of Nationalist Belonging into the Hunting Nature Object-World Chapter 6 Escaping Modernity by Telling to Tell: The Narrative Education of Play and Retrospection Chapter 7 Resistance and the Art of Domination: A Narrative Return to Dominance within an Embodied Escape from the Modern Conclusion References About the Author
£79.20
University Press of America The Delights and Dilemmas of Hunting
Book SynopsisThe pro-hunting/anti-hunting controversy is a national issue that reaches from California to New York to Florida. Hunters defend their activity while anti-hunters vehemently condemn it. This book presents arguments from both groups and will help to broaden the perspective of each side. This book will be useful to students and scholars of environmental ethics. Contents: The Case for Hunting; The Case Against Hunting; Leopold''s Ethics of Hunting; Political and Religious Factors of Hunting; Responsibility, Challenge and the Future.Trade Review...an important work that deserves a place on the bookshelves of any person who hopes to make an educated personal choice about whether to hunt, and a political choice concerning whether hunting ought to be restricted. -- H. Sterling Burnett, ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES...an important work that deserves a place on the bookshelves of any person who hopes to make an educated personal choice about whether to hunt, and a political choice concerning whether hunting ought to be restricted. -- H. Sterling Burnett, ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES
£51.30
Stackpole Books American Duck Shooting Classics of American
Book SynopsisThis classic work on the art of duck shooting outlines its techniques, describes the various species of geese, swans, and ducks, and notes the causes of declining populations.
£21.25
Stackpole Books Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails Expert Techniques
Book SynopsisPicking up where ordinary deer hunting manuals leave off, Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails covers in detail everything the hunter needs to know to take mature bucks in areas where hunting pressure has increased deer's wariness and ability to evade hunters.
£13.46
National Book Network Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter Classics
Book SynopsisStories of hunting big game in the west and notes about animals pursued and observed.
£15.26
Stackpole Books Animal Tracking Basics
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£15.26
RLPG Crossbow Hunting
Book SynopsisThe extreme precision possible with a crossbow appeals to many hunters, including big-game hunters who want to expand their hunting seasons; younger hunters and those with physical limitations, who appreciate its ease of use; and those fascinated by the crossbow's technological advances. This book provides an analysis of the developments.
£15.26
Rowman & Littlefield Mastering Skeet
Book SynopsisHow to control your vision and prevent flinching. Data on the flight dynamics of a skeet target and how we perceive it. Methods for teaching beginners and coaching advanced shooters.
£14.36
National Book Network GUIDE TO TRAPPING
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£15.26
RLPG Quality Whitetails The Why and How of Quality
Book SynopsisProvides explanations of deer population biology and genetics and discusses various effective management methods, including harvest strategies, habitat maintenance, and feeding and mineral supplementation for antler production. This title offers direction for maintaining robust deer populations that are in balance with their environment.
£14.96
Globe Pequot True Companions
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£16.99
Globe Pequot Zip Zap
Book SynopsisOn the heels of his highly-acclaimed novel Jenny Willow, Mike Gaddis reaches again into a half-century love affair with pointing dogs and upland birds to retrieve the true-life story of Zip Zap, his greatest English setter. Gaddis swore to be painfully selective in choosing the puppy that would accompany him as he pursued his dream of competing in horseback field trials. He knew the smallest female of the litter was special, but he didn''t fully realize her potential until he let her loose in the field. Her lightning speed earned her the name Zip Zap, and she grew to be the most brilliant bird dog Gaddis ever owned. In this absorbing memoir, Gaddis celebrates the dog''s indomitable spirit and tells the story of training and developing a superior pointer, from her first unrefined runs in the amateur puppy stakes to victorious performances in major championships. Evocatively told and set against the plantation quail hunting and field trialing legacy of the Old South, here is a rich, p
£16.99
Wisconsin Historical Society Press History Afield Stories from the Golden Age of
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£21.21
Wisconsin Historical Society Press On the Hunt The History of Deer Hunting in
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£23.75
Medina Publishing Ltd Falcons and Falconry
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£23.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Cull of the Wild
Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITING Fascinating, intelligent and indispensable.' George MonbiotEvery nature lover should read this.' Amy-Jane Beer Investigating the ethical and practical challenges of one of the greatest threats to biodiversity: invasive species. Globally, invasive species threaten biodiversity on par with habitat loss, climate change and pollution. Tackling this isn't easy no one knows that better than Hugh Warwick. As a conservationist, he loathes the idea of killing, harming or even eating animals. As an ecologist, he is acutely aware of the need, at times, to kill invasive species whose presence harms the wider environment. How do we protect endangered native species? Which species do we prioritise? And how do we reckon with the ethics of killing anything in the name of conservation? Taking a balanced approach to this emotive subject, Hugh talks to experts on all sides of the debate as he explores the complex history of species control
£10.44
The University of North Carolina Press Twenty Years Hunting and Fishing in the Great
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.
£16.76
Globe Pequot The Orvis Wingshooting Handbook Fully Revised and
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIt isn't easy to define or teach the art of wing shooting, but Bruce Bowlen has done an excellent job in that direction. The Orvis Wing-Shooting Handbook is clean and concise and will help your shooting"--Grits Gresham, Shooting Editor, Sports Afield "Even veteran American Shooters will find something in The Orvis Wing-Shooting Handbook. Some of the world's best field gunners use the moves described by Bruce Bowlen."--Charles F. Waterman
£13.49
Globe Pequot Great American Hunting Stories
Book SynopsisHere are some of the best hunting tales ever written, stories that sweep from charging lions in the African bush to mountain goats in the mountain crags of the Rockies; from the gallant bird dogs of the Southern pinelands to the great Western hunts of Theodore Roosevelt. Great American Hunting Stories captures the very soul of hunting.Table of ContentsAbout this Book by Lamar Underwood Chapters 1- 16 TK List of Sources
£10.79
Globe Pequot The Last Wild Road
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£16.99
Rowman & Littlefield The Greatest Hunting Dog Stories Ever Told
Book SynopsisAll dogs live forever in the hearts of their owners. But hunting dogs take that love to ultimate dimensions of affection. The dogs and their owners have worked together to obtain skills and understanding of the outdoor world where they thrive. Diversity reigns in this world. There are pointing breeds, retrievers, hounds. There are many hunting dog cemeteries, and field trial halls of fame. For many hunters, the work of the dog in the field is the real purpose of the hunt. The simple pursuit of a gamebird or animal is not the purpose of going afield. The dog workthe radar-nosed probing of cover, the searching gait to check out fields, the retrieving of downed birdsmoments spent in these elements are the real reason hunters have bonded with their dogs. The stories here are real accounts of hunting dogs in action. The dogs may be gone now, but the affection they provided and their performances in the field are everlasting treasures.
£14.24
Globe Pequot Press 50 Great Stalks
Book SynopsisWell-known Safari Press author, Craig Boddington, shares the encounters he's had stalking the most coveted big game species as he hunted themon footin all kinds of locations and terrain around the world. Organized by species and habitat, the book covers deer, bear, sheep, moose, elk, ibex, chamois, cape buffalo, tahr, sambar, leopard, elephant, and lion. Boddington in his lifetime has traveled the world to huntmore than thirty countries, remote, wild, and dangerous locationsand this is the collection of his most exciting and successful pursuits. For hunters who've dreamed of adventure, Boddington captures the essence and thrill of hunting the world's most exotic species up close.
£24.00
Skyhorse Publishing Whitetail Savvy: New Research and Observations
Book SynopsisFull of never-before-published facts, observations, and intricate details for hunters, environmentalists, and photographers, here is a truly the indispensable guide for understanding, respecting, and preserving the future of this majestic species.Although the whitetail population is at an all-time high, the lives of North America’s most abundant and controversial deer are still shrouded in mystery. So few whitetail activities are ever witnessed that many unique traits, social habits, and day-to-day experiences have gone undocumented—until now.Here, renowned wildlife author–photographer Dr. Leonard Lee Rue III shares his lifelong research. Blending unrivaled knowledge, the latest scientific research, and personal anecdotes and observations with over 250 astounding photographs, Rue brings to life the secret world of the whitetails.From the classifications of the Cervidae family to field dressing a deer, from the science behind tree rubs to the number of spots on a fawn’s coat, Rue explains every conceivable aspect of these popular and spirited large mammals. This book is a must for anyone interested in whitetails: nature buffs, deer lovers, deer haters, wildlife managers, homeowners, photographers, highway troopers, and—not least—deer hunters.
£22.46
Derrydale Press Hunting the Hard Way
Book SynopsisArchery conjures up many images—Robin Hood, the American West, wild safaris in Africa, and the simplicity of nature on a brisk October morning. Howard Hill brings to life all of these images with exciting stories about the thrill of the hunt, oneness with nature, and the adventure of the great outdoors. Hunting the Hard Way, considered by many to be the most sought-after archery title, is now back in print and full of the thrilling escapades of a bow and arrow purist.Trade ReviewFor Hill, the longbow was not a "primitive" weapon but a sophisticated one, and in every chapter of this exciting book he measures himself against the flawless idea of it. -- Chris Camuto * Gray's Sporting Journal *
£16.99
Derrydale Press Foxhunting: How to Watch and Listen
Book SynopsisInternationally renowned Master and huntsman Hugh J. Robards, MFH engagingly informs foxhunters, new or experienced, how to more fully absorb the drama of the hunt. What is the huntsman doing? Why does he do that? What about the whippers-in? The Field Master? The hounds? The fox? What problems do each encounter in the field during the course of a typical hunt? What decisions must they make? It may be a revelation to some, especially those who hunt to ride, but even while standing still, things are happening if you know what to look for and how to interpret what you see. By learning what to watch and listen for, field members can increase their awareness and thus their enjoyment of every hunting day.Trade ReviewRobards is a master storyteller. -- Martha A. Woodham * Covertside *For those who have never hunted before but may wish to, Foxhunting, How to Watch and Listen is the perfect introduction...Foxhunting is full of stories, anecdotes, and humour, but it is equally a fascinating read for those who want to truly understand hunting. * The Irish Field *Three little words of advice to all foxhunters, experienced, novice, or hopeful: Read. This. Book... an ideal introduction to the sport, as well as a useful addition to more experienced hunters' libraries. Whether one rides to hunt, or as is perhaps more common these days, hunts to ride, this book should be required reading. -- Betsy Manierre * The Nsl Newsletter *
£11.69
Chelsea Green Publishing UK Hunt for the Shadow Wolf
Book SynopsisLonglisted for the Wainwright Prize 2024 for Nature Writing????? The TelegraphOne of the most remarkable figures in British conservation.'The ObserverThere have been several books on the fate of British wolves, but this is the best.'The SpectatorBeautifully crafted, fascinating and unbearably poignant, I totally loved this book.'Isabella Tree, author ofWilding''A dazzling romp through the turbulent history of wolves in Britain.''Lee Schofield, author ofWild Fell''Gow''s anecdotes will leave you howling - and his historical detective work to track down the shadow of the wolf is as gripping as any thriller.''Guy Shrubsole, author ofThe Lost Rainforests of BritainGow reinvents what it means to be a guardian of the countryside.'GuardianAuthor ofBringing Back the Beaverand Britain's favourite maverick rewilder Derek Gow embarks on an adventure to uncover the mythology, mystery and history of wolves in Britain.Derek Gow's dream is that one day we will see the return of the wolf to Britain. Wolf rewilding projects have been successfully implemented across the world so what is holding us back in the UK?Hunt for the Shadow Wolfis Derek's quest to uncover the true nature of this magnificent creature. As Derek worked to reintroduce the beaver, he began to hear stories of the wolf, both real and mythical, and his fascination with it grew. He pieced together fragments of information, stories and artefacts to reveal a shadowy creature that first walked proud through these lands and then was hunted to extinction.What Derek came to realise was that the underlying motives behind our hatred were actually rooted in power and profit. We turned the wolf into a savage beast and saw its extirpation as a civilising mission. But the wolf endured and Derek tells of his sightings through folklore and mythology, the records of grand estates and parish churches as well as wolf heads, both real and recreated.With bitingly funny but also tender stories,Hunt for the Shadow Wolfmakes clear why we must reconcile our relationship with this majestic animal before we can begin to bring it back to these lands.Gow has a fire in his belly. We need more like him.'BBC Wildlife Magazine
£11.69
Stackpole Books Complete Book of the Wild Turkey Stackpole
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Rowman & Littlefield The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told
Book SynopsisI don''t regard nature as a spectator sport. -Ed Zern, 1985 Hunting is a serious business-but it''s also about camaraderie, achievements and failures, seeing new places, and revisiting cherished ones. The true stories here feature a variety of game, in locations that range from high Yukon Territory mountain peaks to lowland swamps off of Mobile Bay, Alabama. This is an indispensable volume for all lovers and students of the natural world. If your definition of home includes fields and marshes, creeks and river bottoms, plains and mountains, consider this required reading.Trade Review"Few would quarrel with the selection of any of the 29 writers included as among the best in the game. ...The stories tell about the planning, the quests, the challenges, and the experiences that make hunting what it is. Hunters will find many passages that bring back recollections of their treasured moments in camp with good friends. Other stories may take readers to place and times they will visit only in their dreams" -- The ConservationistTable of Contents(vii) INTRODUCTION by Lamar Underwood, (1) LAST SHELL IN THE RIFLE by Ben East, (2) THE DAWN FLIGHTING by Patrick O'Brian, (3) THE HEART OF THE GAME by Thomas McGuane, (4) IN FIELDS NEAR HOME by Vance Bourjaily, (5) RACE AT MORNING by William Faulkner, (6) SPIRIT OF THE NORTH by Thomas McIntyre, (7) MISTER HOWARD WAS A REAL GENT by Robert C. Ruark, (8) SLIM BOGGINS' MISTAKE by Havilah Babcock, (9) THE BLACK DEATH by Peter Hathaway Capstick, (10) OUT ON THE LAND by Charles Fergus, (10) THE NINETY-SEVEN by John Barsness, (11) TO THE OPEN WATER by Jesse Hill Ford, (12) PHEASANTS BEYOND AUTUMN by John Madson, (13) TRACKS TO REMEMBER by Tom Hennessey, (14) REMEMBERING SHOOTING-FLYING: A KEY WEST L0ETTER by Ernest Hemingway, (15) A BEARDED LEGEND: MY BEST ALL-TIME TROPHY by Charles Elliot, (16) THE WINGS OF DAWN by George Reiger, (17) SUSITNA MOOSE HUNT by Russell Annabel, (18) GREAT MORNING by Gene Hill, (19) DOG UPON THE WATERS by John Taintor Foote, (20) THE GAME OF THE HIGH PEAKS: THE WHITE GOAT by Theodore Roosevelt, (21) FORTY-CROOK BRANCH by Tom Kelly, (22) "POTHOLE GUYS, FRIZ OUT" by Gordon MacQuarrie, (23) THE FOREST AND THE STEPPE by Ivan Turgenev, (24) BOB WHITE, DOWN'T ABERDEEN by Nash Buckingham, (25) RAMS IN THE SNOW by Jack O'Connor, (26) ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT? by Robert F. Jones, (27) THE THAK MAN-EATER by Jim Corbett, (28) A MIXED BAG OF ZERN by Ed Zern
£11.69
MP-MPP University Press of Mississippi The Poachers Nightmare Stories of an Undercover
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
£17.06
Grove Atlantic Its Only Slow Food Until You Try to Eat It
Book Synopsis Mr. Heavey takes us back to the joysand occasional pitfallsof the humble edibles around us, and his conclusions ring true.”Wall Street JournalLongtime Field & Stream contributor Bill Heavey has become the magazine’s most popular voice by writing for sportsmen with more enthusiasm than skill. In his first full-length book, Heavey chronicles his attempts to eat wild,” seeing how much of his own food he can hunt, fish, grow, and forage.But Heavey is not your typical hunter-gatherer. Living inside the D.C. Beltway, and a single dad to a twelve-year-old daughter with an aversion to nature food,” he’s almost completely ignorant of gardening and foraging. Incensed at the squirrels destroying his tomatoes, he is driven to rodent murderby arrow. Along the way, Heavey is guided by a number of unlikely teachers, from the eccentric Paula, who runs an under-the-table bait business, to MTrade Review"Locavores can be tiresome with their insistence on sourcing (and discussing) everything they put in their precious little mouths. Bill Heavey ran the risk of being a bore in his account of attempting to hunt, fish, grow or forage as much of his food as possible, It's Only Slow Food Until You Try to Eat It, but escaped thanks to good humor, poking fun at hard-core foodies and himself while still finding merit in the movement... Mr. Heavey takes us back to the joys--and occasional pitfalls--of the humble edibles around us, and his conclusions ring true. The finest things I ever ate, wandering the East Coast with rod and gun for 30 years, were the most local ... Mr. Heavey reaffirms the value of things small and common that were once treasured but that we now walk by without a passing glance: persimmons, cattails, giant mushrooms, squirrels, morels, dandelions, wild cherries, frogs, crawfish and the whitetail deer that occasionally wander through backyards--at their peril, if it's Mr. Heavey's lawn."--Wall Street Journal "Heavey's bumbling attempts at self-sufficiency are a winning mixture of compelling and hilarious."--Modern Farmer "There is much to like about Bill Heavey's latest book. In it, Heavey, editor-at-large and back page columnist for Field & Stream magazine, follows a sometimes difficult, often challenging, and occasionally humorous path to eating wild... The book is an enjoyable read, funny without being cute and thought-provoking without an overbearing teacher-to-student tone. If you're not already a Heavey fan, this will likely turn you into one."--Courier-Journal (Louisville) "A humorous tale about a subject that's often taken too seriously."-Grubstreet "An engaging autobiography/ersatz primer on how to (or not to) undertake subsistence living in an urban environment. While this title is chock full of facts about nature and industrialized foodways, it's also a story about friendship and falling in love. VERDICT: Laced with tart humor and spiked with moments of sentimentality, this work makes for a compelling read."--Library Journal "Brilliant and incisive... It's Only Slow Food Until You Try to Eat It is gently thrilling and endlessly emblematic of the chaotic way people evolved to become what they are now. The thing about life is that on your way to the hunt, you never know what you'll gather."--The VC Reporter "Heavey tells a tale in which a totally normal dude gets a wild hair up his ass about growing, hunting, and foraging for his own food. The trouble--and the delight--is where he lives; not Idaho or someplace rural, but rather inside Washington D.C.'s Beltway. The result is a hilarious and super instructive book ... Heavey's experience writing for magazines obviously taught him how to master the skill of keeping the reader's attention. His dry hilarity on everything from rototilling to the rarely-seen but abundant monkeyface eel marks, makes this book something special."--Library Journal "If Bill Heavey felt like it, he could write a book about something as boring as shuffleboard and it'd turn out to be good. He's just that sharp and funny. But thankfully, in It's Only Slow Food Until You Try to Eat It, he chooses to write about things that are close to my heart, such as hunting, fishing, and wild food. Whether he's hanging out with trendy foragers in San Francisco or butchering caribou with indigenous hunter-gatherers in Alaska, he relates his experiences with respect, curiosity, and well-honed humor. Not only is this book perfect for anyone who loves food or the out-of-doors; it's perfect for anyone who loves a good story, well-told."--Steven Rinella, author of The Scavenger's Guide to Haute Cuisine, Meat Eater, and American Buffalo "Bill Heavey is the convivial and erudite hunting/fishing/foraging/trespassing partner you never had--and just as well, because he generally returns from the 'wild' (backyard, park, and--yes--cemetery) bloodied and reeking. His entertaining yet sneakily informative tales will have you rolling in the thistle."--William Alexander, author of The $64 Tomato "This is a tale of a leap into the deep-end of extreme foodieism--clumsy, bold, courageous, hilarious, honest, and touching. Bill wrote an onion. The first layer is a funny, witty adventure story. Peel it back, and we'll find leaf upon leaf of how-to, coming-of-age, consumerist criticism, cultural discovery, plights real and imagined, and ultimately, a love story. Bill has given us all permission to not only discover a new facet of our edible lives, but to enjoy it."--Duff Goldman, Ace of Cakes "The age-old art of foraging takes Bill Heavey from his back yard to a Louisiana swamp and points beyond. But this is not a tale of trendy tablefare. With a healthy dose of skepticism, a dollop of humor, and even a dash of romance, Heavey transforms the typical ingredients of midlife crisis into a surprising feast of renewal, finding true sustenance in nature's garden."--Langdon Cook, author of Fat of the Land "A book with many layers, it's refreshingly untrendy, and it's narrated with great humor and honesty."--PopMatters
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