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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Outdoor survival skills
Always be prepared: essential tips and tricks for keeping safe in
the outdoors with Survive. Whether you're going for a leisurely
hike or setting off into the wilderness, there is nothing more
important than being properly prepared. Being knowledgeable about
survival techniques can be the difference between having fun
outside and an emergency rescue. Survive provides essential tips
and tricks for anyone who spends time outdoors so that they will
know how to recognize potential emergencies, apply basic first aid,
build fires and shelter, identify poisonous plants, and more--all
in the name of being able to survive in any conditions should an
emergency arrive. From fishers and hunters to hikers and cyclists,
this guide is perfect for anyone in your life who enjoys the great
outdoors so they can keep the time they spend in nature fun by
staying safe!
If you love old .22 rifles (and who doesn't?), and would like to
know more about them, this book is a must-have. It is the only book
of its kind, covering 20 classic and vintage rifles from five
different manufacturers. The rifles covered are among the most-used
and best-loved rifles of all time. In these pages you will find a
wealth of information about each rifle and each manufacturer
including: history and development, physical measurements and
handling characteristics, accuracy testing, and current value.
Plus, there are chapters on finding your own classic rifle, hunting
with the .22, improving accuracy, and proper care and maintenance,
and much more. So, if you'd like to know more about that old .22
that you've inherited or you need some good information to help you
find your own, this is the book for you.
The Army version "Map Reading and Land Navigation" is the simplest
and most straightforward explanation of how to get around with just
a compass and a map. This guide is perfect for any outdoorsman or
for teaching Boy Scouts how to use a compass.
Immerse yourself in the rich sights, sounds, and smells of big game
hunting in "Alaskan Sunrise to African Sunset," a rollicking tale
of one man's hunting adventures in the great outdoors. With
stunning detail and a flair for storytelling, Glenn T. Bingham
shares his thirty-year journey from his humble beginnings hunting
small game and deer in upstate New York to escapades throughout the
lower 48 states, Canada, Alaska, and Africa. Follow Bingham as he
hunts whitetails in the great white north, stalks mule deer in the
Rocky Mountains, climbs above the Arctic Circle for dall sheep, and
tracks cape buffalo into the tall grass of Zimbabwe. Along the way
he recreates the beauty of nature, lessons learned (sometimes the
hard way), and the satisfaction of success. Containing more than
fifty pictures, this engrossing account presents an exciting, often
humorous look at Bingham's experiences in some of the most remote
places on the planet. Experience the thrill of the hunt with
"Alaskan Sunrise to African Sunset"
This Duraguide teaches how to identify the skulls and bones of
common North American mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and
fishes. Indulge your inner explorer and learn how to infer the
behavior of animals based on their skull and limb shape and dental
patterns. This nearly indestructible guide also features
step-by-step instructions for preparing and preserving specimens.
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