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This educational book explains what small game hunters need to know to be successful and safe during the hunt. The most frequently hunted animals in the United States and Canada are small game. Rabbits, squirrels, woodcocks, and quail are just some of the small game found in the crosshairs. Finding and shooting these small targets is challenging and exciting. Small animals are fast, cautious, and well adapted to their environment. When hunters are...
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Falconry is the practice of hunting wild game by means of a trained bird of prey; it's both a sport and an art. In this captivating narrative, readers learn that falconry requires commitment, patience, and hard work. Falcons are fierce, fearless, and determined predators that are supremely well adapted to pursue and take down game. Experienced falconers often tell prospective apprentices that falconry can become more of a lifestyle than a pastime....
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In the world of hunting, nothing generates awe and excitement like seeing a photograph or trophy of record-breaking harvest-a 10-point deer, a massive moose or caribou, a pronghorn antelope, a towering black or brown bear, a big horn sheep, and even walruses and wild cats. This book draws readers in closer to that excitement, inviting them into the thrilling stories behind those photographs and trophies. Chock full of the enthralling anecdotes and...
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Hunting is an enriching outdoor activity that can draw one closer to nature and its rhythms and be a great bonding experience with friends and family. Yet, given that guns are involved, it is potentially dangerous and great care must be taken to avoid danger on the hunt. This book lays out all the potential hazards and most common mistakes and accidents, while also spelling out exactly what steps to take and preparations to make to insure a safe and...
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Hunting varmints is a form of pest control. Animals that are considered varmints include raccoons, opossums, coyotes, bobcats, and prairie dogs. Varmint hunting controls excess animal populations, providing farmers and ranchers with a valuable method of restricting nuisance wildlife populations so that they don't overrun and overgraze farmlands. This engaging book explains preparation, responsibilities, ethics, hunting techniques, and steps to take...
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People have hunted for centuries, for recreation, sport, and for food. There are skills to develop and personal tricks to learn, all while the hunter enjoys the challenges of each hunt. A particularly challenging type is wing shooting. The hunter must shoot the prey while it's in flight. This outdoor guidebook advises amateur hunters on where to hunt, what equipment is necessary, and how to hunt safely.
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The wild turkey is one of the most popular and plentiful game birds in the United States. Wild turkeys are fascinating to watch and pursue, and they are also an important staple of holiday dining. This exciting book provides an excellent introduction to the sport of hunting this interesting bird, including safety considerations, licenses, gear, and hunting strategies.
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A superb guide to safe, ethical, and enjoyable waterfowl hunting, this book covers everything a young hunter needs to know-from what to wear and pack to shooting strategies and the construction of duck blinds. Strongly emphasizing gun safety and adherence to state and federal regulations throughout, readers are provided with information about gun safety courses, the necessary hunting permits and licenses, and other laws relating to hunting limits,...
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