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Fieldguide to Upland Birds and WaterfowlFieldguide to Upland Birds and Waterfowl - by Christopher S. Smith
Over 70 North American upland game bird and waterfowl species are covered in this new, one of a kind identification guide with text and full color illustrations by noted wildlife artist Chris Smith. From the American woodcock to the harlequin duck, comprehensive information is provided for each bird, including special features that aid in the identification of each species along with range, habits, courtship, and preferred habitat. Distribution maps for each bird are also included.

Duck HuntingDuck Hunting (Hunting & Fishing Library) - by Jeff Simpson, Dick Sternberg
"Duck Hunting (Hunting & Fishing Library) like the entire series is an excellent book that gives easy to read facts along with superior photography and illustrations that help the novice as well as the longtime wild game hunter. ..." Useful information from where to hunt, decoy arrangement, boats, gear, etc.

NAS Sibley Guide to BirdsNAS Sibley Guide to Birds (Audubon Society Nature Guides Series) - by Audubon Society Staff (Editor), David Sibley (Illustrator)
Includes more than 6,600 illustrations in all -- and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations. More than a birdwatcher and evangelizer, the author is one of the foremost bird painters and authorities in the U.S. Sibley's Guide to Birds is a significant addition to any birding library, although with 544 pages and larger sizing it would be difficult to carry on a long birdwatching trip. Still, it is an excellent reference book!

Upland Game BirdsUpland Game Birds (The Hunting & Fishing Library) - by Dick Sternberg
"This book reads like an introductory encyclopedia for upland game bird hunting." Includes great sections on guns, tactics and techniques for finding birds and even a review of dogs suitable for upland hunting. Also find excellent easy to prepare recipes for wild game birds. You'll love the incredible pictures!

The Compleat Waterfowler - comedyThe Compleat Waterfouler A Discourse on Duck Hunting with a Little Goose on the Side - by Buck Peterson, J. Angus McLean (Illustrator)
One reader wrote... "Buck has knocked the stuffing out of the serious stuff about waterfowling. He prefers to hunt with a pig, wonders about the same goofy things all duck hunters do when the birds aren't flying and shows that good humor is key to any enjoyment of a field sport." More for jokes and humor -- you won't learn much on the sport but it will make you laugh.

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Waterfowl Identification : The Lemaster Method - by Richard Le Master
"This is the most comprehensive book on the market for identifying all waterfowl species. No duck hunter should be without!"

A Field Guide to the Birds : A Completely New Guide to All the Birds of Eastern and Central North America (Peterson Field Guides) - by Roger Tory Peterson (Illustrator)
Now Roger Tory Peterson's classic Field Guide to Eastern Birds has been reissued in a larger format specially produced for those who don't want to take their reading glasses into the field. Peterson's treasured illustrations have been reproduced in beautiful color. Species descriptions include only the most important identification elements -- size, voice, and habitat -- in large, easy-to-read type. A must for any birdwatcher - in the field or at home.

L.L. Bean Upland Bird Hunting Handbook - by Thomas E. Huggler, Tom Huggler
Illustrated with color photographs throughout, the handbook gives advice on selecting the best breeds of dogs, the guns and loads for the game at hand, as well as tips on essential equipment. (7 x 10, 184 pages, color photos). The L.L. Bean Upland Bird Hunting Handbook is both a how-to guide and a celebration of North America's upland gamebirds.

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Gun Dog : Revolutionary Rapid Training Method - by Richard A. Wolters
Wolter's books always have, and most likely will always be, THE authority on hunting dog training. If you're looking for quick and easy training methods to get your pup up to speed quickly this is a good place to begin.

The Gun Digest Book of Trap and Skeet Shooting - by Chris Christian (Editor)
The author does an excelent job of covering all facets of the major shotgun events: Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, and both International trap and skeet. It not only outlines the shooting tactics for each sport, but also provides very useful information on guns, ammunition and reloading. "An excellent all-around introductory book."

Shotguns and Shooting : A Celebration of the Gun - by Michael McIntosh, Eldridge Hardie (Illustrator), Gene Hill
"Shotguns & Shooting" is a collection of previously published articles on technical aspects of shotguns and shooting. The book easily talks readers through a miriade of technials details from chokes to trigger pull weights, from shots size to home loads. If you own a shotgun, you will enjoy this book.

Duck & Goose Cookery - by Eileen Clarke
With about 100 new recipes ranging from appetizers to soups and stews to main courses and even sausages and jerkies, this is one of the most comprehensive wild duck and goose cookbooks you will ever find.

More On Wild Game Cooking - We've included a special section in our bookstore for this subject. Check it out for more details.


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