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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting

Country School, Fishing and a Dog; - The Seasons of Life on A Family Farm As I Recollect (Hardcover): J.D. Schere Country School, Fishing and a Dog; - The Seasons of Life on A Family Farm As I Recollect (Hardcover)
J.D. Schere
R620 Discovery Miles 6 200 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Wearing a suit, spending more time behind a desk than he ever intended, life is brought back into perspective by the memories of growing up on a Midwestern family farm. The adventures of a boy and his dog Yogi discovering life on the family's small farm will give your soul reason for feeling the same joys and fears as those experienced by the two explorers as they met life head on in an era when people didn't lock their houses. This Midwestern families farm didn't just raise cows, chickens and pigs, it raised adventure and mischief in the form of a boy and his dog, adventure supplemented by the one room country school, the fields and the river that flowed near the families 180 acres of life. The important role that each family member played on the farm adds to this adventure as the boy recalls the sage wisdom of adults as well as that which can only come from a relationship between brothers and sisters. Annual trips to the state fair, vacations to neighboring states, and fishing trips with dad will generate in you the warmth of a family farm in times far different than those we live in today.

7759. Bodies, Logistics, and Labor (Hardcover): 7759. Bodies, Logistics, and Labor (Hardcover)
R598 Discovery Miles 5 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Salmon - A Fish, the Earth, and the History of a Common Fate (Paperback): Mark Kurlansky Salmon - A Fish, the Earth, and the History of a Common Fate (Paperback)
Mark Kurlansky
R340 R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Save R30 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

WINNER OF THE JOHN AVERY AWARD AT THE ANDRE SIMON AWARDS If we can save the salmon, we can save the world Over the centuries, salmon have been a vital resource, a dietary staple and an irresistible catch. But there is so much more to this extraordinary fish. As international bestseller Mark Kurlansky reveals, salmon persist as a barometer for the health of our planet. Centuries of our greatest assaults on nature can be seen in their harrowing yet awe-inspiring life cycle. Full of all Kurlansky's characteristic curiosity and insight, Salmon is a magisterial history of a wondrous creature. 'An epic, environmental tragedy' Spectator 'These creatures have nurtured our imagination as surely as our bodies. This book does them justice!' Bill McKibben

In Danger at Sea - Adventures of a New England Fishing Family (Paperback): Samuel S. Cottle In Danger at Sea - Adventures of a New England Fishing Family (Paperback)
Samuel S. Cottle
R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Sam Cottle grew up in a fishing family and, thanks to the inspiration of his grandfather, "Cap," who nearly single-handedly created the port of Point Judith in southern Rhode Island, he became a successful captain in his own right. Here are Sam's first-hand accounts of his life at sea, from the terror of a vessel sinking in the middle of the night, to the excitement of dragging up unexploded depth charges and great white sharks in the nets, to the grueling toil and ultimate satisfaction that comes with an honest day's haul. Captain Sam introduces a whole host of colorful characters-from loving grandmothers to eccentric neighbors-all of whom played a role in shaping Sam's life and seafaring career.

Catskill Rivers - Birthplace of American Fly Fishing (Paperback): Austin M. Francis Catskill Rivers - Birthplace of American Fly Fishing (Paperback)
Austin M. Francis; Preface by Dan Rather
R764 R707 Discovery Miles 7 070 Save R57 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Catskill Rivers is the story of the "birthplace of the American fly fishing." Readers will discover this birthplace in such hallowed trout streams as the Beaverkill, the Willowemoc, the Neversink, the Delaware, the Esopus, and the Schoharie. While originally published in 1983, Catskill Rivers remains the definitive study of these fabled waters and the remarkable people who created the American fly-fishing tradition. Painstakingly researched and imaginatively told, readers will also get an unforgettable survey of the early river industries, including rafting, sawmills, tanneries, and wood-acid factories, as well as at the early days on these classic trout waters, where George LaBranche, in Sparse Gray Hackle's words, "adapted the dry fly to fast water and started an angling revolution." Along with numerous historical glimpses into the many sociological forces surrounding the Catskill Rivers, readers will see many early, famous flyfishers take to these waters, including "Uncle Thad" Norris, Seth Green, Theodore Gordon, Herman Christian, Roy Steenrod, Sparse Gray Hackle, and many more. This historically accurate and beautifully written glance back into the early days of the Catskill Rivers will have both fishermen and nonfishermen wanting even more. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Bass Fishing on Shore and Sea (Hardcover): John Darling Bass Fishing on Shore and Sea (Hardcover)
John Darling
R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The result of more than thirty years' experience, Bass Fishing on Shore and Sea is a comprehensive guide to catching this beautiful yet challenging gamefish. The bass is wily and powerful, awesomely fast and fights with unparalleled aggression when hooked. Add to the the fact that the fish can be found along some of the wildest, most unspoilt shorelines or out on the lonely sea, and it is clear why bass fishing holds such allure for sport anglers. Topics covered include: where to look for bass and how to fish for them; tackle and techniques for shore fishing; what baits to use and how to obtain them; the equipment and techniques for boat fishing, both inshore and further out and fishing with lures. Illustrated throughout with superb photographs, this book is essential reading for all sea anglers.

Hemingway and Bimini - The Birth of Sport Fishing at "The End of the World" (Paperback): Ashley Oliphant Hemingway and Bimini - The Birth of Sport Fishing at "The End of the World" (Paperback)
Ashley Oliphant
R442 Discovery Miles 4 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Archery - The Art of Repetition (Paperback): Simon S. Needham Archery - The Art of Repetition (Paperback)
Simon S. Needham
R570 Discovery Miles 5 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Written by an acknowledged expert, this invaluable book is aimed at archers of all levels, from those starting out in the sport to those taking part in competitions at the highest levels. The author analyses shooting techniques and tuning, and also emphasizes the development of mental toughness; he argues that this goes hand in hand with the mastery of the physical aspects of the sport. This comprehensive guide to shooting covers: how to get started in archery, the costs involved, choosing and using equipment and the basics of shooting; setting up your equipment and initial tuning; the biomechanics of shooting; the tactics and preparation work involved in archery competitions; physical fitness, nutrition and psychology; arrow selection and preparation; making bowstrings and, finally shooting techniques, improving performance and the fine-tuning of equipment.

Boat & Pier Fishing (Paperback): Jim Whippy Boat & Pier Fishing (Paperback)
Jim Whippy
R118 Discovery Miles 1 180 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Everything you need to be a better saltwater angler. JACKET PRICE 6.99, RETAIL PRICE 2.99.

European Big Game Shooting - Red Deer Stalking In Scotland & Europe (Hardcover): Tony Read European Big Game Shooting - Red Deer Stalking In Scotland & Europe (Hardcover)
Tony Read
R771 Discovery Miles 7 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

A collection of stalking articles and advice first published in 1905. The well illustrated chapters deal with Sporting Rifles - Scottish Red Deer and Deer Stalking - Further remarks on Deer Stalking - Park Red Deer and the Warnham Court Herd - Scandinavian Red Deer - Notes on Continental Red Deer - A Summary of Horn Measurements. - Norwegian Elk Hunting - Chamois Hunting. Many of the earliest hunting books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Hilarious Hunting Cartoons (Hardcover): John Troy Hilarious Hunting Cartoons (Hardcover)
John Troy; Foreword by Nick Lyons
R437 Discovery Miles 4 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

No one understands the challenges and frustrations of the outdoorsman's life like John Troy, and no one makes the maddening business of hunting so riotously funny. Anyone still kicking himself over a missed shot, anyone wishing that his hunting dog had paid more attention in obedience school, or anyone who has ever been confounded by the antics of a pesky squirrel will enjoy this hugely delightful collection. In typical John Troy style, readers are treated to one-panel lampoons of shooters who can't hit stuffed animals, bears that beat up hunters, and ducks that make their own decoys. They're funny because they're true. Hilarious Hunting Cartoons will delight both novice and experienced hunters and will make an excellent gift for the passionate hunter.

Chicken Soup for the Fisherman's Soul - Fish Tales to Hook Your Spirit and Snag Your Funny Bone (Paperback, Original):... Chicken Soup for the Fisherman's Soul - Fish Tales to Hook Your Spirit and Snag Your Funny Bone (Paperback, Original)
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Ken McKowen
R433 R409 Discovery Miles 4 090 Save R24 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

More than fish tales in this delightful book, readers will discover stories about the special relationships that develop through fishing-between parents and children, between friends and lovers, between fisherman, nature, and the elusive fish.

Kayak Fishing the Northern Gulf Coast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana (Paperback): Ed Mashburn Kayak Fishing the Northern Gulf Coast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana (Paperback)
Ed Mashburn
R721 R604 Discovery Miles 6 040 Save R117 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Northern Gulf Coast region of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana is home to some of the best coastal fishing in the world. From redfish, speckled trout, and flounder inshore to big game fish such as mackerel, tarpon, and even billfish off the beaches, kayak anglers have a fishing paradise on these sunny waters. Use this guide to learn where to fish, how to fish, and where to eat and stay to plan the perfect fishing adventure. Best of all, it's all based on real personal experience from the editor of Southern Kayak Magazine.

Game Shooting - A Comprehensive Insight into Modern British Game Shooting (Hardcover): John King Game Shooting - A Comprehensive Insight into Modern British Game Shooting (Hardcover)
John King
R848 Discovery Miles 8 480 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Fly Fishing the Tidewaters of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay (Hardcover): Brett Gaba Fly Fishing the Tidewaters of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay (Hardcover)
Brett Gaba
R753 R636 Discovery Miles 6 360 Save R117 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Enjoy a thoughtful, rural, and down-to-earth portrait of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay as seen by an avid fly fisherman. From isolated tidal rivers to unexpected spots beneath highway overpasses, each of the 12 stories, organized by the month of the year, offers a unique view of this diverse fishery with the straightforward sensitivity of an old country song. Along with a thorough examination of the fishery, read about struggles with the economic difficulty of creating a home on Maryland's Eastern Shore; consider an elegy for a faithful truck; and find an unexpected winter redemption in a pawnshop. Each chapter includes wood cut prints by Danielle Spradley and the vintage photography of A. Aubrey Bodine. The stories are punctuated with old wives' tales and family recipes. All good fishing yarns provide anglers with insight and useful information, but these stories extend past the fishery of the Chesapeake Bay and into our daily lives.

Barbel and Roach By Choice (Paperback): Colin Woods Barbel and Roach By Choice (Paperback)
Colin Woods
R704 Discovery Miles 7 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Perfect Shot (Paperback, Mini Edition for Africa II): Kevin Robertson The Perfect Shot (Paperback, Mini Edition for Africa II)
Kevin Robertson 1
R501 R437 Discovery Miles 4 370 Save R64 (13%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Perfect Shot: Mini Edition for Africa II has been completely revised and expanded! This handy pocket-size guide has been a perennial customer favorite ever since it was first published in 2003. Take this mini reference afield as you hunt elephant, buffalo, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, lion, leopard, Nile crocodile, spotted hyena, giraffe, eland, greater kudu, zebra, sable, roan, waterbuck, blue wildebeest, bongo, oryx/gemsbok, hartebeest, black wildebeest, nyala, reedbuck, blesbok/bontebok, impala, bushbuck, springbok, warthog, duiker, klipspringer, steenbok, and grysbok. As in the big book, the mini edition features animal tracks as well as ghost views of vital areas and point of aim for each animal. A brief essay on natural history, trophy assessment, and subspecies is included. In addition, the updated tables in the back list the minimum requirements for inclusion in the Rowland Ward and SCI record books. While nothing can replace the "big" book, this is a super handy item to throw in your backpack or place in your pocket for your next safari. Don't forget to stick a mini guide in your pocket when afield so you'll know just where to place that "perfect shot"! This expanded and updated version is now 160 pages in length-32 more pages than the original Mini Perfect Shot.

How to Trap and Snare (Hardcover): William Carnegie How to Trap and Snare (Hardcover)
William Carnegie
R805 Discovery Miles 8 050 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

HOW TO TRAP AND SNARE A COMPLETE MANUAL FOR THE SPORTSMAN, GAME PRESERVER, AND AMATEUR ON THE ART OF TAKING ANIMALS AND BIRDS IN TRAPS, SNARES AND NETS WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS BY WILLIAM CARNEGIE ("MOORMAN") "This manual is intended to provide as much practical insight into the various modes of trapping, snaring, and netting the animals and birds of the British Isles as can be furnished by writing. Whenever possible and desirable, such insight is given of the haunts and habitats of the creatures to be caught as may prove useful to the amateur or tyro, for whom it is more particularly planned, than for the professional. Every piece of work, device, trap, snare, or net described has been performed, employed, or made by the author, and it is hoped that the experience gained during many years may prove of advantage to others who may be induced to follow the Art of the Trapper, either for pastime or profit" William Carnegie, 1880. Originally published at the turn of the century, this extremely rare book has been reprinted in a high-quality hardback edition by Read Country Books. It is a complete and detailed treatise on the art of trapping, snaring and netting, written by a master of the craft and extensively illustrated throughout. Never before reprinted, this unique work is packed with information that is still of great practical value to the sporting man today. 224 pages + 8 pages of original adverts. CHAPTER I. - The Dorset Trap and its Varieties CHAPTER II. - Humane traps CHAPTER III. - Tools, etc., for Trapping CHAPTER IV. - How to set the Dorset Trap CHAPTER V. - Round and Small Steel Traps CHAPTER VI. - Rabbit trapping CHAPTER VIII. - Rabbit Trapping CHAPTER VIII. - Trapping Ground Vermin CHAPTER IX. - Rats CHAPTER X. - Rats (continued) CHAPTER XI. - Wild Cats CHAPTER XII. - Poaching Dogs and Cats CHAPTER XIII. - Trapping Foxes CHAPTER XIV. - Trapping Hawks CHAPTER XV. - Trapping Crows, Rooks, etc. CHAPTER XVI. - Trapping Magpies and Jays CHAPTER XVII. - Box, Cage and other Traps CHAPTER XVIII. - The Snare and its Varieties CHAPTER XIX. - The Use of the Snare CHAPTER XX. - General Trapping and Snaring CHAPTER XXI. - Pitfalls CHAPTER XXII. - Springes and Hingles CHAPTERS XXIII. - Nets and their Employment CHAPTERS XXIV. - Nets and their Employment (continued) CHAPTER XXV. - Moles and how to catch them CHAPTER XXVI. - Trapping Fishery Pests Keywords: Snare Carnegie Birds Insight Animals British Isles Tyro Snares Piece Of Work Netting Pastime Trapper Habitats Sportsman Turn Of The Century Trapping Desirable Traps Illustrations Art

Advanced Airgun Hunting - A Guide to Equipment, Shooting Techniques and Training (Hardcover): John Bezzant Advanced Airgun Hunting - A Guide to Equipment, Shooting Techniques and Training (Hardcover)
John Bezzant
R594 Discovery Miles 5 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This fascinating and highly detailed book presents a training programme for all those hunters who wish to push the boundaries of airgun shooting to the very limits. The author has worked with some of the world's leading air rifle and scope manufacturers to produce this remarkable work. The book contains a detailed analysis of shooting techniques and a training programme for the advanced airgun shooter. It instructs the shooter on the mechanics of the long-range hunting air rifle and scope, and provides instructions on rifle servicing and maintenance. The precision alignment of the scope with the bore of the rifle on which it is mounted is discussed along with the use of the chronograph. The fine tuning of hunting air rifles to improve their accuracy is analysed and the employment of night-vision equipment and other devices for hunting at night and in dull light is examined. Fitness training for the shooter and the use of camouflage is covered. Finally, the mindset of the marksman, the techniques of marksmanship and describes two very demanding marksmanship tests is considered.

Etudes Sur Les Peches Maritimes Dans La Mediterranee Et L'ocean (French, Paperback): Sabin Berthelot Etudes Sur Les Peches Maritimes Dans La Mediterranee Et L'ocean (French, Paperback)
Sabin Berthelot
R678 Discovery Miles 6 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
An American Angler In Australia (Paperback, 1st Derrydale paperback ed., 1st Derrydale Blue water classics ed): Zane Grey An American Angler In Australia (Paperback, 1st Derrydale paperback ed., 1st Derrydale Blue water classics ed)
Zane Grey
R653 Discovery Miles 6 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Australia brings to mind images of the Great Barrier Reef, great white sharks, huge crocodiles and friendly people. Zane Grey fished everywhere, but he often found himself lured back to the Pacific especially around Australia and New Zealand. Most of the fish caught in An American Angler in Australia are sharks (great white, tiger, even a few carpet ) but you can't go big game fishing in Australia and not expect to be teased by marlins.

The American Deer Hunter (Paperback): Francis E Sell The American Deer Hunter (Paperback)
Francis E Sell
R467 Discovery Miles 4 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The American Deer Hunter is the result of a great amount of experience in hunting with an extraordinary degree of success. The content represents the determination to set down the hard facts and the effective equipment and means for stalking and shooting the white-tail and his cousins. The book is highly original in its presentation. It is in no sense a rehash of previous discussions or formulae. The author deals at all times with actual problems of locating, maneuvering, and shooting and with the guns employed. The discussions are based on circumstances of reality in the relationships of deer, environment, hunter and gun, not on preconceived or synthetic situations. Here are interesting and important data on deer habits and on speeds and gaits. Here also is an extensive treatment of selection and care of weapons for deer hunting; the killing and dressing of game; and even on clothing for the deer hunter. All told, it has a wealth of material useful to both the veteran hunter and the novice.

Call of the Mild - Learning to Hunt My Own Dinner (Hardcover): Lily Raff McCaulou Call of the Mild - Learning to Hunt My Own Dinner (Hardcover)
Lily Raff McCaulou
R921 R835 Discovery Miles 8 350 Save R86 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

When Lily Raff McCaulou traded in an indie film production career in New York for a reporting job in central Oregon, she never imagined that she'd find herself picking up a gun and learning to hunt. She'd been raised as a gun-fearing environmentalist and an animal lover, and though a meat-eater, she'd always abided by the principle that harming animals is wrong. But Raff McCaulou's perspective shifted when she began spending weekends fly-fishing and weekdays interviewing hunters for her articles, realizing that many of them were more thoughtful about animals and the environment than she was.
So she embarked upon the project of learning to hunt from square one. From attending a Hunter Safety course designed for children to field dressing an elk and serving it for dinner, she explores the sport of hunting and all it entails, and tackles the big questions surrounding one of the most misunderstood American practices and pastimes. Not just a personal memoir, this book also explores the role of the hunter in the twenty-first century, the tension (at times artificial) between hunters and environmentalists, and new models of sustainable and ethical food procurement.

The Voyage of the F.H. Moore"" and Other 19th Century Whaling Accounts (Paperback): Samuel Grant Williams, J. Ross Browne,... The Voyage of the F.H. Moore"" and Other 19th Century Whaling Accounts (Paperback)
Samuel Grant Williams, J. Ross Browne, Charles H. Robbins, Francis Allyn Olmstead; Edited by Greg Bailey
R942 R716 Discovery Miles 7 160 Save R226 (24%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book presents the never before published story of the 1873-74 whaling voyage of the F.H. Moore through the eyes of crew member Sam Williams. The book also includes some lost notes of another whaling voyage Williams took to the Azores. There are also excerpts of three first person accounts of whaling published in the 1800's. Together the four parts open the world of whaling to readers in a realistic and unromantic way which illuminate the current worldwide debate on whaling.

Thrasher's Fly Fishing Guide - An Essential Handbook for All Skill Levels (Hardcover): Susan Thrasher Thrasher's Fly Fishing Guide - An Essential Handbook for All Skill Levels (Hardcover)
Susan Thrasher; Foreword by Ron Ellis
R872 R755 Discovery Miles 7 550 Save R117 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Your Informative (and Entertaining!) Guide to Fly Fishing Fly fishing is a wonderful way to catch fish, and it is much simpler than you might think. More and more people are using this thrilling technique to catch trout, bluegill, sailfish, and more. You can count yourself among them. It just takes the right equipment, a little bit of know-how, and some practice. If you've never tried because you heard it's "too hard," then you are missing out! In Thrasher's Fly Fishing Guide, professional fly fisher Susan Thrasher provides an all-in-one resource to get you on the water and fly fishing with success. Inside You'll Find: Introduction to the basics, including terminology and equipment Discussion of various methods, from dry fly fishing to Euro nymphing Personal stories and anecdotes to entertain and encourage Advanced tips, such as fly fishing from a kayak and understanding various fly line designs Recommendations on lodging, guides, and nearby activities for destination trips Whether you've never hooked a fish or have spent your whole life casting a fly to that elusive brown trout, you'll enjoy Thrasher's engaging writing style, and you'll appreciate her step-by-step approach that can take you from "never tried" to "let's go again tomorrow!"

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