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John Ford Sr. returns to the outdoors of Maine with "This Cider Still Tastes Funny! Further Adventures of a Game Warden in Maine," his follow-up to the highly popular and critically acclaimed "Suddenly, the Cider Didn't Taste So Good." Ford is a retired Maine game warden, sheriff...

An illustrated guide to historical and modern flies, hooks, lines, and loop rods. Whether looking for a back-to-basics approach to fly-tying or a better understanding of its history, The Fly-Fisher’s Craft is the perfect volume to educate the curious angler as well as to provide tips of the...

Tracking originated with man’s need for food; he needed to understand what he was following and what the rewards would be if he was successful. Little has changed over time about the terms of tracking. We still track game for sport and food, but we have also found other uses for tracking. Border...

“Everything you could possibly want to know about the plants, animals, geology, climate and fungi of the Pacific Northwest mountains.” —The Oregonian Natural History of the Pacific Northwest Mountains is much more than just a field guide—it’s an engagingly written, portable history...

In thirty-six thrilling days, Melanie Radzicki McManus hiked 1,100 miles around Wisconsin, landing her in the elite group of Ice Age Trail thru-hikers known as the Thousand-Milers. In prose that’s alternately harrowing and humorous, Thousand-Miler takes you with her through Wisconsin’s forests,...

Table of ContentsIntroductionEquipmentClothingSocksHat or head coveringChoice of Sleeping Bag – Making up Your BedChoice of TentTarpaulin tentBivouac tentPegging out your Tent TipsRecognizing Weather ChangesMaking an Emergency RaincoatA Fire Which Lasts through the Night… Making a RakovalkeaFood,...

The most comprehensive guide to reading the signs and tracks of dozens of animals! “To derive the greatest pleasure from the pursuit of game,” Brunner writes in the foreword to this classic hunting guide, “it is necessary to be versed in the science of interpreting the meaning of tracks...

Gather 'Round for a Good Story Kick back, relax, and relive some of your favorite memories as hunting buddies Steve Chapman and Don Hicks tell a tale or two from time spent in God's great outdoors. Hit the trail with Steve and Don as they share about Escaping nature's fiery wrath...

Easy-to-use format: Each page covers one situation. Essential for hikers, hunters, anglers, birders, campers and all who spend time outdoors.

Fred Stott says in his preface to this book that "if you ever hiked or skied a White Mountain trail between 1922 and 1959 you may well have met Joe Dodge. Certainly you know his name. If you have been on a trail since 1959 the chances are good you have heard of him, very possibly a tale about him....

From the Mountains to the Seas, the beauty of Creation is captivating and breathtaking. In God's Country, you will discover the essence of the Creator through the eyes of an outdoorsman. Thomas E. Naumann will guide you on a life-changing adventure through his thrilling encounters in the wild. As...

Written over the course of 20 years by the founding editor of Gray’s Sporting Journal, these 70 short pieces form a very personal and moving memoir of a thoughtful life spent in the outdoors with his growing family and a few like-minded and unforgettable characters. By the end of this book, they’ll all be etched in your mind, too.

The stories in this book are all based on real-life experiences. They often involve events ranging from frigid winter excursions to canoeing life threatening river rapids in the wilds north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Come and join the author, his wife, and many different folks of all ages...

Just when you think you have everything under control, a situation presents itself that you couldn’t have foreseen or prepared for. That’s life. It’s how you choose to react to the situation that defines you. We have all heard the phrase “expect the unexpected.” The “unexpected” can range...