Hunting Books

Great book-- a lot of information in a concise yet thorough text. If you are looking to expand your whitetail hunting knowledge, this book is a must read.

Good read. The author does a good job describing where and when to hunt different setups throughout the season.

After reading enough books and magazines, I believed that they didn't have much left to teach me. Most go over the same things covered 8000 times before. This is different. It is a no BS guide to where to put stands for every phase of season. After reading it, you know how to identify all 7 stages, where the best spots are for each, how to find them and why you need to be there. Reading this book, you learn fast that this guy knows what he is talking about. The chapters on mistakes and tips are very good to.

Excellent book. He covers every aspect of stand hunting. Funnels, wind, best place for a tree stand, ect. Would highly recommend it!

I have admired Steve Bartylla's magazine articles for many years. When I saw he had done a book I had my wife buy it for my birthday. I was not disappointed. Rather than telling you what to do "because I say so," Steve explains why he takes the steps he does and the logic behind the approach he uses. That understanding makes it so it can be easily applied to all of my hunting areas. I already know how I can hunt 3 areas more effectively and that reading his book has made me a better hunter. I need more birthday presents like that!

Excelent recount of great african hunters and adventurers, very well written and documented.

Capstick has an ability to write as few others have ever mastered and those that did are also revered. His stories are addictive and captivating! A must read for those who love to hunt.

I've loved all the Capstick books and own and have loaned the ones I own many times, mostly to husbands of friends. But I must admit that I can only read one or two and then I have to stop for a while. Times were different then and there were lots of animals. No talk of endangered species. Today when I read about macho men slaughtering beautiful animals for sport it can get to be sickening. But, again, he is an excellent author and the books keep you on the edge of your chair. When you see the movie based on the Lions of Tsavo and have read the book - the book is soooo much more exciting. And - no love interest.

I know Peter personaly and have hunted with him. I am in his book Sands of Silence. I highly recommend all of his books. They draw from real experiences and actively bring the reader into the wild. He loved the outdoors and his work helps preserve memories and times of people and activity that is passing away. Each book is a treasure of adventure. BL Melrose, MD

I could not put this book down. What a sad world we live in today when there is no dark continent to explore the way that the professional hunters and wardens described in this book had to experience around the year 1900. What a sad world and what a bunch of counterfeits the Croc Hunter and Croc Dundee are. Author Capstick puts you there a hundred years ago, where prides of lions manage to devour 450 villagers before being shot, or where 30,000 elephants are shot in one country alone just to limit crop damage! These examples give you an idea of the world the hunters profiled by Capstick in this anthology of sorts walked into circa 1900 to 1940. Lions walking into huts populated with 100 sleeping people, only to leave without molesting a soul, only leaving their footprints around the myriads of sleeping African tribesman. Big cats jumping through windows to snatch infants in bassonets, toddlers grabbed off porches, the head being found a day later in the grass, Cheetahs killing humans just for the fun of it. Guns jamming and cartridges failing in the face of wounded lions. Deadly snakes, Puff adders, Black Mambas, no antidote, one example of these snakes even dropping out of trees to bite a human victim.

Make no mistake about it, Africa was all the danger you ever dreamed about and more at the turn of the last century. ANy game animal in North America is tame in comparison to the African beasts described so vividly by Capstick. Get this book and dream of an Africa unspoiled, full of game more cunning and ferocious than you, and dream about the original tribes, and the Englishmen that first made contact with them.

I will work my way through all of Capstick's books. I am hooked. This book is fanstastic.

After learning tracks and tracking for two years now this book, by its title alone "Animal Tracking Basics," seemed a step back. After reading the chapter on aging on google books I knew it was at least worth a once over.

I plowed through my copy in a week and now I'm sorry to be done. This book is packed full of ideas and exercises to take anyones tracking further. Throughout the book it stresses the importance of ecology but also explains how this knowledge will help your tracking. It is a book you will reference again and again.

The track journal was great. I have drawn many tracks in the last year or so and thought I was doing well and getting the information I needed. But, after seeing the FOUR PAGE track journal outline I realized how much I overlooked. I loved the section on birds as well.

Tiffany Morgan has done an excellent job of creating the ultimate beginners guide to animal tracking. With the assistance of Jon Young, creator of the Wilderness Awareness School in Washington State, they weave a highly readable instruction guide laden with the most valuable information for those setting off on the dusty trail. Most of the information found in this book is based upon the author and co-author's extensive training and "dirt-time" with animal tracking. If you follow the procedures set forth in this book for one year your tracking abilities will noticeably improve. This information was previously reserved to student teacher relationships where the student would pay a considerable sum to attain this level of knowledge. Enjoy this awesome read!!!

I can't imagine life without tracking. This book is not just a how to track book but also a description of a lifestyle that any outdoors enthusiast should aspire to. I'll be reading my copy over and over and giving copies to friends for many years. I give this book my highest recommendations.

If you want to learn how to find animal tracks, to follow those tracks to the live animal, and refine the ability to scout up to the animal and touch it, then Jon Young is the person that you want to meet.
Jon Young teaches tracking and nature awareness using both the naturalist and spiritual applications. I have found his approach and methods to animal tracking much easier to learn than having to stare at a single track for hours at a time.
Jon Young incorporates the "big picture" as he teaches tracking using the landscape to assist with finding animal runs and beds. His storytelling ability is unmatched and has an incredible way of bringing in the mystery and excitement of discovery.
This book should be a starting point for anyone on the learning path to be a master tracker.

"Animal Tracking Basics" is probably one of the most important books I have read when it comes to learning tracking and nature awareness. It's jam packed with exercises, instructions to fun games to play, and amazing illustrations that will help you learn more about, and deepen your relationship with, the living community around you. And most importantly Jon Young and Tiffany Morgan and many other experienced trackers and naturalists share their experiences and wisdom through interesting and easy-to-understand stories.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who has a desire to experience the art of tracking and nature awareness. This book is a tool to aid you in those timeless experiences. It belongs on any naturalist's bookshelf.

I am a long time hunter but am heading on my first black bear hunt in June. This book was exceptional in the way it explained tactics for taking a black bear. It was great learning about bear hunting from experienced and successful hunters/authors. I learned a lot about habitat, diet, and and bear activity. Although there were a few paragraphs about anatomy, shot placement and post-kill activities, I would have liked to have seen photos or diagrams showing vital organs from various angles. Also, preparing meat, head, and hide appears to be quite different for a bear in comparison to a deer. Again, I would have liked to see pictures/diagrams of post-kill activities. All in all, the book if chock full of good advice and I, too, will read it again before our upcoming hunt.
Richard Shipley, San Antonio, TX

In order to have any successful hunting adventure, it is necessaary to gain all the knowledge possible about where and what you are hunting. I found Black Bear Hunting by Lewis & Vantassell to be well written, and very informative. I will even read it again before heading to Prince of Walse Island, Alaska in June of 2008 for my first black bear hunt. I have hunted dangerous and non dangerous game animals in North America, New Zealand, and Africa, and I highly recommend this book for the novice and for the experienced hunter. Good Luck to all of you on your next adventure. John D. Beals, D.D.S., Redmond, Oregon

Having successfully applied deer and elk hunting tactics gleaned from Gary's previous titles Hunting Oregon and Deer Hunting, this current title from Gary Lewis has me eager to be in the field for the upcoming 2008 seasons.

From the perspective of someone who is relatively new to bear hunting, I found "Black Bear Hunting" by Gary Lewis to be a very good read. It is packed with great tips and insights that have me more prepared than ever to succeed during my 2008 Spring and Fall bear hunts.

This book is an excellent addition to my hunting library.

My husband, Bob, is 68 and preparing for his first big game hunt this spring; Alaskan Black Bear. He has read numerous books, consulted with experts, watched videos all in preparation for the hunt. Bob just read Gary Lewis' book, Black Bear Hunting and had the pleasure of meeting him. He found answers to his most basic and advanced questions in this fine work and Gary really "walks the walk". We highly recommend it to beginners and experts alike.
BJ in Bend, Oregon

i have thoughly enjoyed reading gary lewis and lee van tassell black bear hunting book

A Collection of Bowhunting Adventures

A great gift for the bow hunter in your life...
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor [...]
Breathtaking Bowhunts is a book for those that dream of stalking their prey. Mike Lamade is a talented author. In his book Breathtaking Bowhunts, he shares his many experiences. From bear to turkey, Lamade has sought his quarry. He stresses safety and responsibility. The rules include "Don't shoot!--unless you've practiced properly, unless the deer is in range, at running game, or if rain or snow is in the way." The photographs add much to this book. Breathtaking Bowhunts will make a nice gift for the hunter in your life.

While I have never gone bowhunting and only went gun hunting once, I am no stranger to the sport. My father was an avid hunter and was gone from before dawn until after dusk every weekend during the Iowa bowhunting deer season. He managed to kill one nearly every year and he is listed in the Iowa record book for the quality of the buck that he killed with a gun.
Therefore, while I have no personal knowledge of the events Lamade relates in this book, I certainly understand the thrills he had while bowhunting. Unlike hunting with a gun, bowhunting requires patience, guile and a cool hand. Even the most talented bowhunters must get within twenty yards to make sure of the kill. Furthermore, they only get one shot so they have to make it count.
Lamade describes his adventures on the North American and African continents. He successfully hunted everything from turkeys to moose to stingrays, including some animals capable of hunting him. His exploits are true and he writes with such flair that it is not difficult to imagine your presence at his side. Lamade is also a hunter in the purest sense of the word. He has very strict rules regarding the shots that he will take, passing on the opportunity to shoot if he is convinced that the probability of the kill is too low.

by Ihor Rebensky
Scranton Times-Tribune, June 17, 2007

At age 6, Mike Lamade made his first connection to what would become a lifelong passion.

An aunt, returning from a trip to Yellowstone Park in 1941, gave her young nephew his first bow, an item he said he treasured as one of his most-prized possessions.

Some 40 years later, Lamade experienced his first kill with a bow, taking down a 6x6 bull (six points on each side) on his first try. He was hooked on the sport and never looked back.

Lamade decided to share his experiences, submitting an article, "Turkey tactics for bugling bulls," to Bowhunter Magazine. The article was published and Lamade began what has become a more than 20-year career writing about bowhunting.

Lamade has since compiled a book of his published articles beginning with that first one which has been published by Tribute Books in Eynon. "Breathtaking Bowhunts" provides an exciting insight into bowhunting and should be a must-read for any outdoors enthusiast.

Lamade will be at Barnes & Noble in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, from 2-4 p.m. for a book signing.

"Bowhunting keeps me young," said Lamade, 72, who grew up Kingston and now resides in Cold Spring, "on the road to Upper Woods Pond, a top trout lake for many NEPA fishermen."

Lamade will be celebrating his first wedding anniversary Oct. 7 with his wife, Kathleen.

"The only problem is," he said, "I have a bowhunt for mule deer booked in Alberta this coming Oct. 6. Shes a very understanding woman."

Along with the articles, Lamade provides an array of fascinating photographs, from his youth to his impressive trophy room, which showcases a number of his triumphs.

Each article is followed with information, including the date and publication in which it ran, as well as some background on how the article came about.

For example, his article, "Scout like a hawk: One hour in the air can save days on the ground," provides a helpful tips on the advantage of using a guide plane to scout prospective hunting sights. Lamade follows the reprint of the article with background on his own skill as a pilot, and details the kinds of planes he has flown.

The book, which retails for $[...] and can be reviewed and ordered on line at [...], is worth every penny.

Bowhunters will enjoy the stories while non-bowhunters can learn alot.

Mike Lamade has hunted the continents from Norht America to Africa. One thing I was impressed by is he tells beginners to long time hunters to be responsible hunters. He says more than once "Do Not Shoot." Unless the animal is presenting the proper shot angle for placement in the vital chest area behind the shoulder---do not shoot.

Sometimes people can be so caught up in the hunt that they shoot not taking the time to wait for the proper shot. Then the animal will wonder off and if not found can die a slow death.. Mike has hunted just about every type of game that is allowed. He even went along with a friend who was hunting gators with a bow. While Mike did not hunt he was still taken on a wild ride.

This book teaches you not only about the responsibilty of bowhunting but the history as well. Angus Brown is a professional bow hunter and outfitter in Africa. He was instrumental in getting bow hunting legalized in this country.

I come from a family of hunters. They only hunt for the meat. My husband Larry hunts with either a bow or rifle. When I showed him Mikes trophy room his eyes opened wide and he said, "I want to read this book when you are finished."

This is a great book for all outdoor enthusiast.

Sandy Heptinstall

My husband read this book and even though he's not a hunter, he thought it was excellent! Mike's writing style paints a very visual picture of the action/location of each of his hunts. A very readable book.

Have you ever seen a dog with the face of a porcupine? What if I told you this bristle-faced mutt could become the best fox dog in the country? No this isn't Ripley's Believe it or Not, just an ordinary dog in an ordinary place.

A boy who has lost both of his parents runs away after his uncle, who he's forced to live with, gets drunk and beats him. After he escapes questions run through his mind, "Where will I go? What will I eat?" But after finding a bit of company on the lonely dirt road, he gets attached to the ugly hound, and his life begins to change.

I love this book because the vivid description paints a picture in your mind. For example, after the panther fight, the author states, "I looked him over and found he was ripped bad down both sides and one ear was chewed almost clear off." Doesn't that make you think of a dying dog lying helpless on the ground (I know that isn't the best mental picture but it helps you plunge your self into the scene!)?

I also love the deep southern accent used through words such as, `ain't', and `electioneerin.' The author, Zachary Ball, tells the story from the boy's viewpoint rather than a bystander's, which gives the book an amazing twist.
I recommend this book for grades six and up because of vivid description however both adults and teenagers may find this book intriguing.

Judging from the reviews, it looks like I wasn't the only one who was affected by this book...
I was 12-13 yrs old when I read this book. Bristle Face, and it's sequel "Sputters", still bring back fond memories. Just as "Where The Red Fern Grows" is a wonderful story of a boy and his dogs with a tear-jerker ending, so is Bristle Face. It is also the equal of Red Fern, but just suffers from not having as good press. I waiting with baited breath for the time when my 6-yr-old is a little older so we can enjoy the story together at bed time!

This is a great book. It makes a great read aloud for the family. Jase Landers is a young boy who is running away from an abusive uncle. He is headed to Memphis, Tennessee when he stumbles upon a shaggy, glassy eyed, dog. Even though Bristle Face is not much to look at he will show much more character than most dogs. He is full of love and loyalty for Jase. In Bristle Face Jase finds a friend when he needed one the most. Jase will not be a boy forever because this dog will change his life.

This book made an impression on me that I will never forget. My girl friend hit me in the head with it, just kidding. This is a great book for anyone who feels all alone growing up. I will never forget Bristle Face and Jase and the love they had for each other. I was 13 when I first read it. I recommend this book for troubled teens.

I am 50 years old, I read BRISTLE FACE when I was in Jr. High at age 12 or 13 .. I have NEVER forgotten it. I was browsing some book titles today and saw it listed and a rush of old memories came flooding back. I can remember the book as if I had read it yesterday. This book is a wonderful tale of love shared between a lonely man, a lonely boy, and a wonderul dog. It is masterfully written, the character developement is top notch. You cannot read this book without it making a lasting impression. I am going to buy it and read it again!

I have ead allot of hunting and outdoor books but this is the best. This is a very well written book that will be in my libary for a long time. I also bought the trapping video and found it a great companion to the book.

I just finished reading your book, "Buckshot's Modern Trapper's Guide..." My congratulations to you, Buckshot, on a fine piece of work. Having been a trapper for over 30 years and a trapping supplies dealer the past 23 years, I have had the opportunity to read hundreds of trapping books. Yours has a twist I've not seen in print before. I simply can't imagine even a rank amateur NOT MAKING a respectable catch after reading your book.

This is one of the most complete trapping book ever written, without a doubt! Detailed photos take you step by step through successful trapping techniques. Learn the best sets for Beaver, muskrats, mink, otter, etc. Buckshot shows sure fire sets for Raccoons, fox, coyotes, bobcats, and many others!

This is one of the most complete trapping book ever written, without a doubt! Detailed photos take you step by step through successful trapping techniques. Learn the best sets for Beaver, muskrats, mink, otter, etc. Buckshot shows sure fire sets for Raccoons, fox, coyotes, bobcats, and many others!

This book is an excellent "how to" book. Teaches you almost everything you need to know about trapping. I would recommend this book to all mountain man wanna bes, and experienced trappers as well.

This book not only helps you discover what types of jobs would be best fitted to you, but it also aids you in finding a job in your field of interest

This is a great book. Required for my class. You can probably find this book a few bucks cheaper. I rather pay the extra dough and save on time and hassle wasted like waiting in line during the beginning days of school or waiting for the auction to end or hoping the seller ships your book to get it before the beginning weeks of class. Just save time and sanity and purchase from amazon.

I bought my sons college textbooks and saved alot of money doing so. They were in great condition and came in a timely manor.......

This is a book I use as an instructor but has many uses for the general reader as well. From making a decision and creating goals to resume how-to's, this is a helpful guide for those who may want a well-rounded view of career planning. What also makes this book "well-rounded" is its focus on theory. Very applicable for those who are going through a change of career or choosing a major in college.

THE CAREER FITNESS PROGRAM is a wonderful book. The reader is gently lead through the process of career exploration form self-insight to final job search. The book is written with lively language and has great clarity and precision. This new 2001 6th edition has current web references and has cutting-edge insight into the important issues of todays's world of work inculding: Americans with Disabilites Act (ADA), Career Information Services (CIS);Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT); North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); and the Secretary's Commission on Achieveing Necessary Skills (SCANS). Well-organized and supremely readable, THE CAREEER FITNESS PROGRAM will appeal to mature adults seeking career change and renewal, as well as secondary, college, or graduate students. A "must-get" book in the career and job field, a "classic" to be compared with WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE.

It is well-written, clear, and extremely USEFUL. And it is very easy to use.

The book clearly presents how to create a powerful career portfolio and market yourself effectively. Very valuable tools presented in a well-written book made this one of my best Amazon buys of the year.

I have worked as a vocational counselor for many years, and I use this book on a regular basis with my clients as well as with my own family/friends. A nice feature of The Career Portfolio Workbook is that it outlines what you need to do during the process of creating a portfolio, but also recognizes that some people don't have the time to work through the process in a step-by-step fashion. For example, the book has a note in the introduction that if you need a portfiolo in a hurry - say, for an interview tomorrow - you need to read chapters X and Y. With a week to prepare, chapters W, X, Y, and Z should top your reading list. If you have more time, read the whole book.

The directions are wonderful, and allow each person a wide range of flexibility in terms of developing a unique style of presentation. The book includes templates, sample portfolios, and other documents you can modify for your own use.

Highly recommended.

The Career Portfolio Workbook is a great resource which I have used to transition into a new profession. I was able to use the ideas in the workbook to market myself and to set myself apart from the competition. I have many career books but this is the best. The system is comprehensive and easy to organize. It is a unique way to manage your career.

This book really works! It is clearly written and is guaranteed to help you put together an excellent portfolio. Only days after using the guidelines of this book to create a PEAKS resume, I got 3 calls for job interviews. It really is amazing and I recommend it to anyone, no matter how far along you are in your career.

I know you've heard it before, buy this book and great things will happen. This book is different. It offers easy to read, true to life examples of what it is really like when your out looking for a job or promotion. The authors base the workbook on how you can set yourself apart from your competition. I was very hesitant at first but gave the career portfolio a try. The step by step directions in the book made a seemingly daunting task quite manageable and rewarding in itself. I put together my career portfolio and have a new confidence in myself that I am sure contributed to landing my new job. I wish I had this years ago.

This has been one of the only books I have been able to find on the subject of handling your transitions correctly. Though the book mainly looks at things from the perspective of someone who is stepping out of a position, the material is very easy to follow, down-to-earth, and applicable.

PS - I really enjoyed the photography of Fall colours on the front and back covers. Good use of symbolism.

Mr. Depew is right on in his advice. It really helped. I was in the prosses of trying to change jobs when I read this book. It's great stuff.

The book's set-up mainly shows someone how to leave their job the right way and how not to burn your bridges in the process. Nevertheless, there is a lot of good advice in there for anyone going through almost any kind of change. It really gave me something to think about as I was considering moving to another city.

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to read this book before it became widely available. All I can say is that it really works. The points are easy to understand and easy to apply.

I put the principles that the book outlines into practice when I was leaving a previous job. The result - things went quite smoothly and I still have a good relationship with my old organization and coworkers.

Two words; Buy this book! Seriously. If you ever plan on changing jobs, careers, or leaving an organization, club, or whatever, this book will show you how to do it the right way. If you want to get a new direction on life, this book walks you through how to do it, without tearing up your relationships.

It contains volumes of self-help and reference, including form letters, step by step methods to go through your last weeks of work, and a whole lot more than that.

My only problem with the book was that it seemed too short and too simple to actually work, but seriously, it's awesome. Two thumbs up to Mr. N. Depew.