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A handy guide to hunting one of America's favorite game birds.
Having lived most of his life in rural Missouri, Monte Burch has a wealth of knowledge to share on all things hunting. In The Pocket Guide to Spring and Fall Turkey Hunting, Burch draws on more than two decades of turkey hunting experience and collects it in an easily accessible pocket guide. Included is essential advice on:
Selecting the right shotgun and shells
Effectively using friction...
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Whitetail enthusiasts familiar with other books by Peter Fiduccia know he offers straightforward, practical, cutting-edge deer hunting advice and down-to-earth commentary. His valued advice will help take anyone's deer hunting skills to the next level!
In his latest work, Fiduccia shares his extensive knowledge of whitetail behavior. His time-tested advice is intended to benefit those who "hunt deer under the real-world conditions of heavily hunted...
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From the most trusted name in guns and ammunition comes this ultimate reference on shotgunning. The Shooter's Bible Guide to Shotgunning offers everything you need o know about the sport and its gear, from different types of sporting shotguns to helpful accessories.
This Shooter's Bible guide will help new and experienced shooters in making smart equipment purchases that range from shotguns and optics to ammunition and gear. The shooting school section...
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Herein, for the first time, is revealed the impact and scope of the basic repeating rifle in the Civil War. Well documented, and supported by exciting on-the-spot reports, the author presents convincing evidence that the Spencer seven-shooter was a major factor-possibly the major factor in winding up the war which cost far more American lives than World War II.
Christopher Spencer, the inventor and manufacturer, personally demonstrated the arm to...
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Whether 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...
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Numbers don't lie; more and more women are purchasing guns and learning to shoot! While shooting used to be a male-dominated sport, women across the country have begun discovering that a trip to the range not only is relaxing, but also brings with it a sense of strength and empowerment. Taking Your First Shot is an introductory guide perfect for either those stepping out onto the range for the first time or those looking to brush up on their skills....
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Quite by chance, San Francisco has become one of the carousel capitols of the world. It today hosts carousels from all three of the most important historic American carousel makers - the only city anywhere with that distinction! What's more, each carousel has been restored close to its original condition. "Circles of Delight" celebrates the beauty and diversity of these traditional, hand-carved wood carousels of the Golden Gate City. With its vibrant...
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Learn to point and shoot like a pro with these easy-to-follow tips.
"Here, point and shoot." These words from his father propelled Buz Fawcett's shooting success as a child, gaining him a number of High Gun awards at local trap clubs by the time he was fourteen. Instinctive Shooting is Fawcett's guide for other gunmen, describing exactly how and what needs to be done to achieve the ultimate shooting instincts. Practical and hands-on, the book covers...
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Shooter's Bible Guide to Whitetail Strategies is the ultimate guide to hunting whitetail deer, from tracking strategies that include recovering wounded deer, and cooking with venison, to scoring and field-judging bucks, this book is the guide that every whitetail strategist must own. With Fiduccia's expert advice, both the novice and the seasoned hunter will have new-found confidence when heading out into the woods for a trophy buck.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hunting and Trapping!
A collection of tips, tactics, and anecdotes from the finest trappers the United States has ever seen, The Trapper's Bible is an essential reference guide for hunters, trappers, and historians.
Taken directly from some of the upmost authorities on the trapping profession, hundreds of photos and illustrations adorn this fascinating compendium. Broken up into sections, this volume details...
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Whether it's learning about rifles and shotguns, determining the best hunting location, or butchering your five-point buck, here is all the essential information to have a successful and fun hunting experience in a compact, portable guidebook. Complete with handy illustrations and photographs, The Pocket Deer Hunting Guide is the essential reference guidebook for any deer hunter.
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Follow the trails of hunters-the original storytellers-as they interpret signs, examine tracks, and chase and catch their prey (or fail to). Readers can curl up with the best authentic hunting fiction and non-fiction, bringing the great Mount Kenya and the prairies of the American Bison into your living room. From Theodore Roosevelt and Gene Hill to Rick Bass and Charles Dickens, remember classic hunting tales and discover new stories of hunters'...
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Experience all the thrills and dangers of hunting big game as told by writers who experienced them first-hand.
Elephant. Bear. Moose. Rhinoceros. Buffalo. Lion. Since prehistoric times man has hunted. An elemental part of life, seeking out and overpowering large, strong, and fast animals has been a pivotal part of human evolution.
In later times, when hunting for food wasn't necessary, man still tracked down his prey. Following an instinct for adventure,...
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Although all hunters strive to make clean kills, sometimes that doesn't happen. And when a deer has been hit and runs off, it's every hunter's obligation to do his best to find it. In this book, author John Trout gives hunters all the information and tools they will need to track down a wounded deer in any situation. Here you will find research and information on recognizing deer trails, identifying various types of wounds, reading sign in snow, mud,...
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Written in the late nineteenth century and first published in Harper's Round Table magazine in 1896, this collection of articles details turn-of-the-century America's rugged wilderness. Good Hunting is an engaging read for those whose interests lie in hunting sports, and nature. Roosevelt, being the first president to begin many of the national park conservation programs in twentieth-century America, was a lover of the outdoors, and his writings are...
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A MUST READ FOR EVERY BIBLIOPHILE
• Book Lovers: Learn what can be done and what should be avoided to preserve a book's value.
• Book Collectors: Discover how to identify restorations, facsimiles, sophistications, and even fraud.
• Book Dealers: Get the information you need to decide whether or not it is worth it to have a book restored.
• Book Conservators: Help your clients communicate with book anatomy diagrams and terminology.
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Never walk under a ladder or cut your nails on a Sunday - but be on the lookout for four-leaved shamrocks and piebald horses! This quaint book from the turn of the twentieth century holds a wealth of folkloric advice for recognizing good and bad omens. In addition, it offers all the tools of the trade for aspiring fortune-tellers, including tips for the interpretation of dreams and using playing cards to forecast the future. A detailed section on...
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"This is my cathedral. These are my meditations. I was raised Methodist, but this is my religion."
"The fields and woods and old orchards here are sacred ground. I feel the presence of my old friends. I am humbled in the face of the beauty of the place and experience the quiet only found in nature. The peace for which we all search envelops me. On my worst days I've never failed to find it here."
The Ghosts of Autumn joins Joel Spring for one brief...
1139) The Illustrated Catalog of Rifles and Shotguns: 500 Historical to Modern Long-Barreled Firearms
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A complete compendium of rifles and shotguns through the ages.
A "rifled" firearm is one in which the projectile is made to spin as it travels up the bore. The term "rifle," however, was originally applied to muskets to differentiate them from the earlier smoothbore weapons and is used today to designate the infantryman's personal weapon, fired from the shoulder or the hip, or, in some modern weapons, from a bipod. The rifle has also been used by...
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This volume of style clues for fashion detectives weaves fascinating elements of social history into tales of how, why, and when fashions evolved. Hundreds of sequential illustrations highlight the style flourishes that identify garments for men, women, and children as products of their individual periods. The images are accompanied by highly readable - and often humorous - comments and explanations by author and illustrator Betty Kreisel Shubert....
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