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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting
ALSO INCLUDES ALL-NEW MATERIAL When it Comes to Hunting Stories, Go
Big or Go Home! For more than 20 years, hunter, humorist, and
one-heck-of-a-storyteller Steve Chapman has been entertaining and
inspiring his fans with his many adventures in God's great
outdoors. Now, he brings you this trophy case collection of his
most awesome anecdotes-tagged, bagged, and ready for you to read
and enjoy! Revisit some of Steve's most memorable moments along
with some all-new, never-before-published stories. From the
wide-eyed anticipation of his very first outing as a teenager to a
disappointing day in the deer stand many decades later, you'll
experience all the highs and lows of hunting as only Steve can
describe them. And far more important, with each thrilling tale,
you'll draw closer to the One who created this big, bountiful world
where you can pursue your ultimate passions. That's where these
unforgettable hunting stories really hit the mark!
Yellowstone, the world's first national park and one of America's
truly great trout fisheries, has been a crucible for ideas on how
to look after wild places. Renowned Australian fishing writer Greg
French gives a sparkling firsthand account of how the park's
history, landscapes, wildlife, and people have touched anglers
worldwide -- and why this matters. The Imperiled Cutthroat is a
travelogue that covers the story of the Yellowstone cutthroat
trout: its discovery, biology, decimation, modern-day allure, and
uncertain future. Although set against the dramatic backdrop of
Yellowstone, comparisons to Australia, New Zealand, and Europe are
inevitable. It is a cautionary tale too, ending up in Mongolia,
which is as pristine as Montana once was. The Yellowstone fishery
is at a crossroads, and debate about what to do is dangerously
narrow. Anglers everywhere need to be constantly reminded that
hatcheries are far from a panacea for ailing fisheries: fostering
conservation of the natural environmental delivers far better
outcomes at a fraction of the cost. The power of Greg's stories
comes not just from the quality of the writing but also from the
quirks and passions of the people he meets. Greg's compelling
storytelling enthralls anglers and naturalists the world over.
Maine has the most diverse fly fishing opportunities in New England
and is a popular destination for anglers seeking trout, landlocked
salmon, striped bass, and a host of other game fish. This guide to
the state's best fly fishing covers rivers and streams, ponds and
lakes, and salt water, also includes extensive information on
backcountry ponds and other out of-the-way places. In addition to
the top fishing destinations, author Bob Mallard covers a lot of
fascinating Maine angling history and includes chapters on the fish
species and conservation. With contributions by a who's who list of
Maine writers including Emily Bastian, William Clunie, Will Lund,
Bill Sheldon, George Smith, Ted Williams, V. Paul Reynolds, and
King Montgomery, this book is sure to be a valuable resource for
resident and visitor alike.
This second edition of Joan Wulff's New Fly-Casting Techniques
brings even more to the table for sport-fishing and hobbyists. A
stem-to-stern revision of one of the true classics of fly-fishing,
this is more than a second edition. This is a true revamping of
content, complete with new illustrations, photographs that will
illuminate Joan Wulff's extraordinary life, and a complete rewrite
of the text. This is a richly illustrated guide that offers precise
terms for every part of the cast, with sections on line speed,
improving accuracy and distance, loop control, and much more.
A comprehensive guide to the freshwater fishes of the Okavango Delta and Chobe River, this book offers background information on the diverse aquatic habitats of the region and on fish feeding, breeding and survival strategies. It also provides useful hints for anglers. The species entries describe each fish in detail, with key ID points and information on habits and occurrence. Each account is accompanied by a colour illustration or photograph. The book concludes with information on how best to utilise and conserve the fishes of the delta system and Chobe River.
This is the only such guide to fishes of the region and will be invaluable to local and visiting fishermen, naturalists, conservationists, as well as the many tourists who visit this spectacular African paradise.
This is much more than a manual; it is a celebration of the
exhilarating sport of hawking. Martin Hollinshead brings his wealth
of experience and expertise to the topic of hunting mammalian
quarry with Goshawks, Buteos and Golden Eagles. The book picks up
where beginner manuals leave off. It comes with stories from German
forests to America.
The Shenandoah Valley is famous for its role in Civil War
history and for its great natural beauty. But there is something
else: it is a tremendous place to fish. "Fishing the Shenandoah
Valley: An Angler's Guide" is the latest stop in author M. W.
Smith's continuing tour of the Commonwealth's great fishing
spots.
Surveying the entire Shenandoah River drainage system, including
the Allegheny Mountains to the west, Smith looks in depth at these
remarkably diverse waters. The book takes you by county through
many of the region's stocked trout streams, as well as the wild
trout streams of Shenandoah National Park, with advice for both
spinning and fly-fishing. The area's largest impoundments, Lakes
Frederick and Shenandoah, are thoroughly covered, from access
points and contact information to the best techniques for landing
largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. The book also
devotes an entire chapter to the Shenandoah River, and includes
more than just sound advice on catching smallmouth bass - you also
get details on float trips, including tips on the river's rapids,
as well as adjustments for winter and spring fishing.
As with all of M. W. Smith's fishing guides, "Fishing the
Shenandoah Valley "takes your complete fishing trip into account,
answering questions about guide services, tackle shops, campsites -
as well as providing detailed descriptions of the various species,
so you know what you're catching, not simply how to catch it.
There's always more to fishing than just getting a line wet.
This guide gives you a quick, clear understanding of the essential
information you'll need to fly fish Colorado's most outstanding
waters.
You will not waste time. In a few moments, you will know where to
go and how to fly fish. Take this guide along for ready reference,
or use this book to plan your Colorado fly fishing trip. Either
way, you'll have enough information and your fly fishing experience
will be new, fresh and fun.
This is the updated and redesigned version of Jackson Streit's
Guide to Fly Fishing in Colorado. It was popular immediately,
updated and reprinted three times.
Inside you will find: Animas River, Gunnison River, Fryingpan
River, Big Thompson River, Blue River and other great fly fishing
rivers. Plus small creeks and lakes, private fly fishing waters and
more!
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