Wilderness Hunting and Wildcraft

ISBN-13: 9781626541023 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 354 str.

Colonel Townsend Whelen

Opis

Essential for the beginner outdoorsman, "Wilderness Hunting & Wildcraft" details hunting big game in North America. Covering everything from woodcraft skills to the habits of big-game animals, this book comprises Townsend Whelen's experience drawn from a lifetime in the game fields, as well as a compilation of writings by the most observant and successful hunters of the time. Whelan devotes several chapters to an assortment of North American big-game animals and includes valuable information on the particulars of hunting each species. With information on hunting methods, navigation, camping, camp gear, rifles, marksmanship, and field photography, "Wilderness Hunting & Wildcraft" has been a crucial resource for novice and experienced hunters alike since its initial publication in 1927.

Colonel Townsend Whelen (1877-1961), an American soldier and outdoorsman, is best known for his expertise with rifles, reloading, and cartridge development. An avid writer on hunting and outdoorsmanship, Whelen contributed to a number of magazines and authored several books, including "Why Not Load Your Own "