The fascinating world of hunting related collectibles presented in an informative text of fifteen chapters and over 400 color photographs of carefully chosen examples. It is at once clear why this is such an exciting field of collecting interest throughout the country. Autumn hunters often spend the balance of the year thinking about their sport and searching for particular discontinued accessories, many of which are displayed in this book. Old shells, decoys, advertising signs, books, prints, traps, licenses, and more are featured.

When investigated with curiosity and enthusiasm, items that may seem mundane and commonplace can prove to be fascinating subjects Commercial oyster cans have become important collectibles today. This book has over 800 color photographs of oyster cans, jugs, and bottles, and the text provides wonderful details and anecdotes about the history of the oyster industry in Europe and America.