THE ETHICS & ESSENCE OF THE SPORTING LIFE
Jose Ortega y Gasset. MEDITATIONS ON HUNTING.
This Spanish philosopher left us a classic book of hunting philosophies - why we hunt. A bit difficult to get into, but once you do, you'll be glad you did! This book should be taught in high school & read by everyone entering the hunting world. 192 pgs. Reprint edition, slipcased, a beautiful edition. 60.00
Jessica Maxwell. FEMME D'ADVENTURE.
A riot - written by a fishing guide and all-around adventurer. With a strong belief in fate and a willingness to tempt it, Jessica Maxwell reveals the insatiable curiosity and spirited daring of an intrepid woman adventurer. Softbound. 14.00
Sharon McLeon-Everette. WALK SOFTLY WITH ME: Adventures of a Woman Big-Game Guide in Alaska.
A book about a quintessential Alaskan experience - big game hunting, through the non-traditional eyes of a woman guide, one of the state's very few. Softbound. 17.00
David Petersen (editor). HUNTER'S HEART: Honest Essays on Blood Sport.
Humanity, wisdom and a love of adventure celebrating the simple pleasures of being in the wilderness. These essays also explore the more complicated emotions involved in taking the life of an animal. Written from both sides of the issues, these noted authors include several important women authors and thinkers. Softbd. 16.00
Jim Posewitz. BEYOND FAIR CHASE.
In these years of increased scrutiny of hunting, Posewitz has emerged as a leader in ensuring this sport's place in American culture. A book of passion, ethics and whys. 17.95
Jim Posewitz. INHERIT THE HUNT.
A powerful examination of the unique history of hunting and wildlife in North America. Draws on personal experience and scholarly research. Posewitz warns that hunting – and the wildlife that hunters sustain - is threatened by a growing trend that treats public wildlife as a private resource. 14.95
Mary Zeiss Stange. WOMAN THE HUNTER.
Over two million American women hunt. This book juxtaposes accounts of the author's own experiences hunting deer, antelope and elk, with an argument that builds on the work of thinkers from Aldo Leopold to Clarissa Pinkola Estes. This book is a profound critique of our society's evasion of issues that make us uncomfortable and it culminates in a surprising claim: that only by appreciating the value of hunting can we come to understand what it means to be human. Scholarly - not an armchair read but very readable for a great understanding as to why a woman would want to hunt. Highly recommended. Softbound. 16.00
James Swan. IN DEFENSE OF HUNTING.
This former college professor has presented the easiest to understand (and quote from) book of the psychie and inner workings of the hunter... and why he or she wants to hunt. A great chapter on women in the field. Softbound. 14.95
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Charles Fergus. UPLAND EQUATION: A Modern Bird-Hunter's Code.
How the three requisites of upland shooting - the land and its gamebirds, the dog and the shotgun - bring into balance the human element, the hunter. 18.00
Dr. Robert Wegner. LEGENDARY DEER CAMPS.
A delight to the mind and the eye. Visit famous deer camps such as William Faulkener's, Theodore Roosevelt's, Au Sable, Ten Point and others. Each camp is richly illustrated with fabulous old art, vintage photographs, stories of hunts and remarkable bucks of the period. Rekindles deer hunting history and the role of the deer camps in hunting culture, rites of initiation, camaraderie, story-telling. Don't miss this outstanding (and literary) look at the historical and cultural contributions made by deer hunters, past and present. 35.00
Dr. Robert Wegner. DEER AND DEER HUNTING.
Originally published in 3 volumes, 2 are still in print. A valuable resource for the deer hunter before the hunt and after. Natural history, facts valuable to the hunter, past hunters, history, ethics and simply good reading.
Volume 1, softbound. 18.95
Volume 2, softbound. 18.95
Berdette Elaine Zastrow. WOMAN'S GUIDE TO HUNTING.
I'm always a bit unsure of "guides"... but this will give you some good background information if you are new to pheasant, turkey, waterfowl or deer hunting and, who knows, you might have some of the answers before you go into the field! Softbound. 19.95
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Clarke, Eileen. One of my favorites... sensible (but stunning) recipes in full color, that use sensible ingredients, no matter where you live. Yum! 24.95 each
THE VENISON COOKBOOK
ART OF WILD GAME COOKERY (various large & small game meats)
GAME ON THE GRILL
Game and Fish Mastery Cookbooks - all in full color and a bit more involved. 36 recipes. 19.50 each
Rebecca Gray. VENISON
Ted Reader. STICKS & STONES: Art of Plank Grilling
S.G.B. Tennant, Jr.
--- PHEASANT AND QUAIL
--- TROUT
--- SALMON
--- DUCKS AND GEESE
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