Training the Hunting Retriever: The New Program

Training the Hunting Retriever: The New Program Review

America's foremost gun dog authority and pioneer of the hunting retriever movement offers an expert text for hunters who wish to develop a naturally performing retriever able to collect both birds and trophies.

Trout Fishing in the UK and Ireland: Techniques and Tactics

Trout Fishing in the UK and Ireland: Techniques and Tactics Review

A must for dedicated trout anglers everywhere

Compares and explains the many subtle differences in flies, tactics, and techniques used across the British Isles

Anglers enjoy a huge, rich diversity of trout fishing throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. With this book, her fifth for Swan Hill Press, Lesley Crawford sets out to explain in detail how differing local trout tactics have evolved and just why these specialist skills remain so successful. There is a great deal of difference between taking a traditional drift on a vast Irish lough and threading a dry fly through the lush greenery of an English chalkstream, from stalking elusive Welsh sewin to making the best of Scottish mayfly fishing. A must-have for the internationally traveling fly fisher.

Predator Hunting: Proven Strategies That Work From East to West

Predator Hunting: Proven Strategies That Work From East to West Review

A complete guide to hunting coyotes, foxes, cougars, and other predators, with proven tactics and strategies.

Drawing on his years of experience, well-known hunter, writer, and television personality Ron Spomer provides valuable information on how to call a variety of predators into range; how to choose rifles, scopes, bullets, shotguns, and shells; how to use decoys and predator calls effectively; how to set up in the field; how to use weather to your advantage; and much more. 12 color photographs; 100 black & white photographs

The Sporting Life: A Passion for Hunting and Fishing

The Sporting Life: A Passion for Hunting and Fishing Review

The only complete illustrated history of the American sporting tradition records the story of Americans' relationship to and reverence for the land and its bounty. The Sporting Life features stories of sportsmen and women; photographs of sporting activities, homes, clubs, kennels, stables, cabins, and lodges; and a directory of dealers, fishing schools, museums, and memorabilia. Illustrations.

Secrets of Successful Turkey Hunting (Outdoor Classics Field Guide series)

Secrets of Successful Turkey Hunting (Outdoor Classics Field Guide series) Review

Expert tips, techniques, and strategies for successful hunting, including 50 black-and-white photographs.

The Little Book of Flyfishing (Game & Fish Mastery Library)

The Little Book of Flyfishing (Game & Fish Mastery Library) Review

With great wit and a selection of memorable full-color photos, The Little Book of Fly Fishing investigates the world of fly fishing that most anglers are familiar with - not the flawless ideal presented in the pages of the monthly glossies. On these waters the big ones frequently get away, the fly is more likely to catch bushes, and slippery, moss-covered rocks land a fly fisher in the drink.

The Art of Fly Tying (The Hunting & Fishing Library)

The Art of Fly Tying (The Hunting & Fishing Library) Review

-- Shows the tools you need to tie any popular fly pattern.
-- Includes all the basic elements of popular fly patterns
-- Features over 200 classic and new patterns.

Aggressive Whitetail Hunting

Aggressive Whitetail Hunting Review

Answers any hunter's questions on how to hunt trophy bucks in public forests and farmlands, as well as in exclusive hunting lands. It's the perfect approach for gun and bow hunters who don't have the time or finances to hunt exotic locales.

The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing

The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing Review

The Lyons Press is proud to present The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing, an exciting full-color book for beginning and expert fly anglers alike. Brought to you in conjunction with L.L. Bean, America's most trusted name in outdoor apparel, and written by unquestioned experts in the field, this book is divided into four essential parts--General Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing for Bass, Fly Casting, and Fly Tying--and covers each with in-depth analysis in clear, easy-to-follow language. Learn about assembly of fly tackle; the biology of fish; natural fish foods and how to imitate them; safety techniques; bass flies; where to find bass; the eleven habits of highly effective fly casters; the basic four-part cast; the roll cast; the basics of fly tying; types of flies; the top ten most popular and successful fly patterns; and much more. The L.L. Bean Ultimate Book of Fly Fishing is the perfect gift for seasoned anglers looking to improve their skills, novices picking up a fly rod for the first time, and for all those who have ever dreamed of trading in their suits for a pair of waders.

More PVC Projects For The Outdoorsman: Building Inexpensive Shelters, Hunting and Fishing Gear, and More Out of Plastic Pipe

More PVC Projects For The Outdoorsman: Building Inexpensive Shelters, Hunting and Fishing Gear, and More Out of Plastic Pipe Review

Forbes' first book, PVC Projects for the Outdoorsman, became a runaway best-seller with do-it-yourselfers, outdoorsmen and survivalists alike. Now he's taken his no-frills approach to creating inexpensive shelters, primitive weapons, sturdy outdoor furniture and hunting and fishing gear and come up with more than 30 new projects, all made with durable, cheap PVC pipe. Using photos and easy-to-follow instructions, this book guides you through such projects as a slingshot, brush bow, shooting bench, spotting scope stock, bow-fishing reel, wall tent, animal pen, pickup truck shelter, firewood cradle and many more. If you failed woodshop but still want to enjoy the dual satisfaction of building something yourself and saving loads of money in the process, this is the perfect do-it-yourself book for you.