Fishing & Hunting

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hunting and Trapping!A collection of tips, tactics, and anecdotes from the finest trappers the United States has ever seen, The Trapper's Bible is an essential reference guide for hunters, trappers, and historians.Taken directly from some of the upmost authorities on the trapping profession, hundreds of photos and illustrations adorn this fascinating compendium. Broken...

Two highly respected outdoor journalists, Kirk Deeter of Field & Stream and Charlie Meyers of the Denver Post, have cracked open their notebooks and shared straight-shot advice on the sport of fly fishing, based on a range of new and old experiences—from interviews with the late Lee Wulff to travels with maverick guides in Tierra del Fuego. The mission of...

If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader's Guide is the only book you need. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. The Gun Trader's Guide is a one-stop manual to buying...

Written by a technical expert who has fired many of the guns featured, this book includes a wide and varied assemblage of weapons from each of the world's major manufacturing countries. The Illustrated Directory series provides readers with a fully illustrated, comprehensive reference book packed with timelines, historical facts, and images designed to inform and excite. At 512 pages packed...

Published annually for more than eighty years, the Shooter's Bible is the most comprehensive and sought-after reference guide for new firearms and their specifications, as well as for thousands of guns that have been in production and are currently on the market. With more than seven million copies sold, this is the must-have reference book for gun collectors and firearm...

This book, written with the support of America’s oldest fishing tackle business, offers beginners a chance to learn the fundamentals of the great sport of fly fishing quickly and easily. The Orvis Guide to Beginning Fly Fishing can be the start of a lifetime journey of discovery that will increase your intimacy with the natural world and allow you to...

Revised and updated! With more than forty years of experience butchering domestic animals, game, and birds, award-winning outdoor writer and photographer Monte Burch presents this complete guide for butchering many types of livestock or wild animals. Learn how to butcher cows, chickens, goats, hogs, deer, turkeys, rabbits, and more, with simple and easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographs and illustrations. Burch also provides...

The Fly As An Art Form The purpose of this book is twofold: to trace the evolution of realistic fly tying and to feature the creations of the world's most-skilled practitioners of this art form. Some of these contemporary artisans concentrate on imitations of aquatic insects most likely seen by fly fishers. Their focus is on mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies....

Together, these anglers have nearly 200 years of fly fishing experience. They've tried—and refined—it all, so you can catch fish anywhere, anytime, with just one type of fly. Angling aficionados and authors Yvon Chouinard, Craig Mathews, and Mauro Mazzo join together again to reveal the secret to successful fly fishing: the pheasant tail fly. In Simple Fly Fishing (Patagonia, 2014;...

Twenty years ago, two empty-nesters with a love of the outdoors stumbled upon a vacant beach house on a small island in Clayoquot Sound, part of an off-grid, ten-acre stretch nestled within a provincial park reserve. Our Stolen Years in Clayoquot Sound is an extended love letter to this place, chronicling the decade John and Bea Dowd spent as year-round...

When it comes to fishing, nobody knows more than the writers and editors at Field & Stream magazine—unless it's the local guides, prizewinners, and other experts they interviewed for this book. The Total Fishing Manual is chock full of 318 field-tested tools, techniques, and tactics, collected and written by the Field & Stream editors and accompanied by amazing photos and...

A historical landmark title on the practice of gunsmithing. Widely regarded as one of the foremost bibles of gunsmithing of its time, Vickery's Advanced Gunsmithing is still relevant to this day. With in-depth explanations on different gunsmithing tools, gun parts, and methods, this technical resource complements other modern titles in the contemporary gunsmithing book market.

Gun Digest Book of Automatic Pistols Assembly/Disassembly, Expanded 7th Edition with 20 New Models! Nearly 1,000 pages of detailed instructions to help you maintain and repair your handguns! Shooters, gunsmiths and collectors alike will find the 7th edition of Gun Digest Book of Automatic Pistols Assembly/Disassembly invaluable for fixing and maintaining a considerable variety of semi-automatic pistols. Gunsmith Kevin Muramatsu...

A former Marine sniper explains the fundamentals of long range, precision rifle shooting. Precision Rifle Marksmanship: The Fundamentals will take readers from author Frank Galli's beginnings as a Marine scout sniper to his present-day job as a marksmanship instructor. He guides new shooters on their journey toward long-range shooting excellence. Precision rifle shooting is one of the hottest trends in...

The Definitive Book on The World's Most IconicFliesWithin fly tying, and within steelhead and salmon angling, Spey flies occupy a substantial niche. These flies are exceptionally popular in America, not only on the 'steelhead coast', but nationwide among fly tying enthusiasts, and they enjoy a substantial popularity worldwide; their popularity has gained renewed enthusiasm with the latest generation of young...

EVERYTHING you need and want to know about EVERY Glock! This 3rd Edition of Robb Manning's Glock Reference Guide is essential reading, whether you're an experienced Glockophile or shopping for your first Glock pistol. Inside you'll find complete coverage and testing information for all Glock models, including Gen5 updates, law enforcement/military-only variants, custom Glocks, and models never offered in the...

If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader's Guide is the only book you need. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. The Gun Trader's Guide is a one-stop manual to buying...

The Textbook for Experimental Cartridge Design No matter your reloading goals, Reloader's Handbook of Wildcat Cartridge Design, 2nd Edition, is the most comprehensive reference available for designing, building, loading, and shooting wildcat cartridges. Calibres span the gamut, from the tiny .10 calibre to the brawny .50 cal. There is something for every interest! Following the first edition's success, this completely...

The ONLY Source for Serious Collectors of Smith & Wesson Firearms! Now in its 5th edition, the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson outclasses every other source of information on America's most iconic firearms brand. Authors Jim Supica and Richard Nahas have added more than 100 of the latest Smith & Wesson models to this edition, bringing the size of...

A new and fully updated edition of the essential reference to fly, coarse, and game fishing, for beginners and experts alike. This is the perfect book for you – whether you're an experienced angler or have only just picked up a rod. The Complete Fishing Manual is the definitive guide to fishing, covering everything from strategies and techniques, to choosing...

Of the approximately 10 million whitetail deer hunters nationwide, 4.1 million choose to go afield with shotguns. But not one should do so without first reading Dave Henderson's expert guide. Henderson offers his knowledge on the latest innovations in shotgun design and ammunition technology and reveals the history and evolution of shotgunning. You'll also learn how to select the right...

For both armchair travellers and avid outdoorsmen and women, Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die maps out the top fly-fishing destinations around the world. Through in-depth interviews with fifty fly-fishing gurus, including Dan Callaghan (noted fly-fishing photographer), John Randolph (editor-in-chief of Fly Fisherman magazine), Mike Fitzgerald (president of Frontiers, the world's leading fly-fishing travel company), and Joan Wulff...

Over the past seven years, Greg Senyo developed an overwhelming customer base through his company, Steelhead Alley Outfitters. The demand for many of his patterns has surpassed the supply. Because of this, he has generously written a step-by-step how-to guide to tying your own flies. Modern Steelhead and Salmon Flies highlights 35 of the author's signature and proven steelhead flies...

Few experiences in the wild are as satisfying as tracking down an animal on its own terms on its own turf. Whether you're hunting, seeking to capture an animal's image on film or video, or simply trying to get closer to nature, successful tracking is a valuable and disappearing skill. The Tracker's Handbook was written to make anyone, no matter...

From editors David Joy and Eric Rickstad comes Gather at the River, an anthology of twenty-five remarkable essays on fishing from an ensemble of contemporary authors. Their experiences explore the ways we come to water, for renewal and reverie, or to simply stand waist-deep in a river and watch the trout rise. Gather at the River is more than a...

Everything you need to know about sniping from the top firearms writers. The Guns & Ammo Guide to Sniping is packed with a wealth of valuable information compiled by the foremost firearms writers today. A vast range of topics is covered in these articles, including: Unusual shooting positions The US Army's XM2010 The sniper's ultimate "one gun" Modern reticles Anti-cant...

The Most Comprehensive Gunsmithing Guide of All Time. Written by one of the most prolific firearms experts of all time, The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is a highly detailed and essential reference for the gun enthusiast and gunsmith alike. At nearly 500 pages, Chapel covers everything from the use of proper tools to how to get a gunsmithing job, and...

Elevate Your Rifle Skills with Adaptive Rifle Join World Champion shooter and esteemed instructor Ben Stoeger alongside Joel Park as they unveil their groundbreaking approach to carbine training. The material in Adaptive Rifle represents the cutting edge of rifle training for civilians, law enforcement, and military shooters. Whether you're a novice exploring the world of shooting or a seasoned professional...

All other factors being equal, it is your ability to read the wind that will make the most difference in your shooting accuracy. The better you understand the behaviour of the wind, the better you will understand the behaviour of your bullet. Now, champion shooters Linda K. Miller and Keith A. Cunningham reveal everything they wish they'd known about reading...

A captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most influential and legendary names in gunsmithing history. John M. Browning was born in Ogden, Utah, in 1855, into a world of gunsmithing. His father was a gunsmith who was already well known for a number of innovations in the field. As a young boy, John spent hours in his...

From an acclaimed archaeological writer, a worldwide history of hunting “Offers a comprehensive, authoritative history tracing hunting’s influence on culture and society through the ages.”—Bill Heavy, Wall Street Journal Hunting is one of humanity’s most ancient and universal activities. It has been embedded in every facet of our lives, shaping social bonds, power hierarchies, and interactions with the spirit world....

The Complete Fishing Bible 6th Edition is a comprehensive fishing bible for both novices and seasonal anglers. Updated sports fishing tips, fish species, the latest in tackle, technology, techniques, as well as fishing in saltwater and freshwater are all covered. You'll also find boating tips including sounding, hot fishing spots, and so much more. Al's favourite recipes are also included...

Hunters share a common affliction filtered through the generations from our ancestors: an overwhelming urge to see what lies around the river's bend, over the next ridge or beyond the faraway mountains. To some, it's a drug—and it's addictive. Daryl Crimp (known to most simply as Crimpy) has it bad. A lifelong hunter, he has spent over 50 years in...

It’s a sad fact of fly fishing that there is no prescriptive manual for ensuring success. It is an activity that defies simple evaluation, with enough variables to leave even the ‘experts’ scratching their heads from time to time. For example, why is it that a trout will respond to a certain fly one day, but ignore it entirely in...

A charming and gorgeously illustrated collection of essays on fish and fishing by Mark Kurlansky, the acclaimed bestselling author of Cod and Salt. Covering everything from techniques and methods to fishing culture, ecology, and cooking and eating one's catch, Kurlansky guides readers through the waters and into the mind of the fish through fascinating and entertaining anecdotes, all in his...

The Hunt, Point, Retrieve (HPR) breeds of dog are unique in the gundog world. They are extraordinary all-rounders, and no other gundog has the sheer range of capabilities in the show ring and in the field, as well as in the home as pets. Aimed at both the beginner and those with more experience, this invaluable book opens up all...

Dougal Rillstone was born in Gore, close to the Mataura River, over seventy years ago. The river was both swimming pool and playground during his childhood. One summer’s evening, while he stood chest deep in a long pool, facing downstream towards the fading light, he became mesmerised by the sight of rippling rings left by rising trout on the otherwise...

A Straightforward, No-nonsense Instructional Guidebook on Pistol Shooting Practical Pistol holds nothing back, sharing the knowledge collected from a plethora of expert sources. Top shooters such as Bob Vogel, Dave Sevigny, and Matt Mink collaborated with Ben Stoeger to compile the so-called "Grand Master Secrets" into one easy-to-read location. This book answers the "how to" questions about shooting technique. How...

Ben Stoeger has been teaching Practical Shooting for more than a decade. He has watched thousands of students fire millions of rounds over the years, which taught him quite a lot about shooting, including how individuals process and obtain an understanding of shooting. Students repeatedly shoot the same patterns over and over again, and the same drills highlight the same...

Based in New Zealand's stunning South Island, Peter Ryan's writing and images have been published around the world. In Hunting New Zealand - Parts Unknown he pays tribute to the game animals, people, and places that have made New Zealand famous as one of the last great hunting adventures. It's a glimpse into the drama of roaring stags, tahr, and...

Straight Arrows and Fast Bullets invites you to nock an arrow or load your rifle and prepare to experience some old-school hunting tales, told by a real character who has devoted his life to hunting! From his childhood growing up in Hamilton in the 1970s, Peter Hill has been obsessed with hunting. He first mastered archery and eventually progressed to...

A great beginner's guide for burgeoning fishermen. New to fishing and have no idea how to start? With Basic Fishing, you'll be an accomplished angler in no time at all. Expert angler and award-winning outdoor writer Wade Bourne was taught to fish by his father. In turn, Bourne taught his children how to fish. Now he brings his expertise to...

In this fully updated and revised edition, Robert A. Sadowski showcases all of Glock's handgun models, from the first model, the Glock 17, which premiered in 1982, to the latest models, and educates firearms enthusiasts on the history, features, and specifications of each model. Book of Glock references all Glock pistols available in the United States with in-depth information on...

The New Bible On Rimfire Rifles & NRL22 The .22 Long Rifle calibre is the most popular ammunition and firearm chambering in the world. It's a backyard plinker, small-game hunter, tactical trainer and Olympic medalist. Along with its .17-calibre cousins, the humble .22 LR is undergoing a massive resurgence in the United States, and around the world, especially in places...

Trout Fisherman's New Zealand Log Book

In Fine Shotguns, expert John M. Taylor offers a global view of shotguns using photographs and descriptions of guns from the United States, Britain, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, and Italy. Here are all types of shotguns: single barrel, double barrel, combination guns, hammer shotguns, paired shotguns, special-use guns, small-bore shotguns, shotgun stocks or shotguns with metal finishes, and bespoke shotguns....

This book can save your life! In this revised and expanded update to one of Massad Ayoob's most popular books, Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery, 7th Edition helps you understand the many aspects of using a handgun to defend yourself and your loved ones in life-threatening situations. The author uses lessons learned in his life-long study of self-defence to...

Shooter's Bible, for generations the most trusted source of detailed information on firearms, offers gun enthusiasts expert knowledge and advice on gun care. If you liked Shooter's Bible Guide to Firearms Assembly, Disassembly, and Cleaning Volume 1, you'll love Volume 2, which includes all new guns such as popular shotguns, rifles, pistols, revolvers, and "other firearms." Plus, Volume 2 features...

The Australian Fisherman's Companion is a handbook like no other. All 240 species common to Australian waters, listed here, have been grouped into ten easy-to-follow sections. The author, Harold Vaughan, loved to fish as a young boy. He later became an avid amateur fisherman and, for 50 years, accumulated a detailed knowledge of fishing in Australian waters. In this book,...

Master every fishing knot you'll ever need. When you're fishing, there's nothing more frustrating than letting a poorly tied knot cost you the catch of the day. Knot expert Lindsey Philpott has written a guide to save anglers everywhere that anguish. The Complete Book of Fishing Knots, Leaders, and Lines contains directions for fifty kinds of knots, ranging from easier...

Winner of the New York State Outdoor Writers Association's 2026 Excellence in Craft Awards If you asked a hundred big game hunters what the ideal deer rifle is, you'd get a hundred different opinions. The same holds true for selecting ammo and optics. These topics ignite endless debates among hunters. The Definitive Guide to Rifles, Ammo, and Optics: For Deer...

Long Range Shooting Handbook is the complete beginner's guide to long range shooting, written in simple, everyday language so that it's easy to follow. Included are personal tips and best advice from the author's years of special operations sniper schooling and experience, and as a sniper instructor. If you are an experienced shooter, this guide will be a resource covering...

Anglers knee-deep in Alberta's mountain streams after the First World War understood that there was something wrong. Coal mining, forestry, and irrigation were industrialising landscapes. Roads and railways brought unprecedented numbers of people to remote fishing grounds. Once home to abundant runs of cutthroat, mountain whitefish, and bull trout, the Bow, Highwood, and Oldman Rivers, and their many high mountain...

Hunter, adventurer and general outdoor enthusiast Kim Swan has been entertaining Kiwis for decades with her hunting escapades. In this, her tenth book, Kim Swan shares her favourite pig-hunting stories from recent years, from the hilarious to the hair-raising and even the heartbreaking. Send Kim out into the South Island high country with her battered Remington and her trusty canines...

A new edition of the best-selling fishing knots book. The most common reason for the "one that got away" is knot failure, especially that once-in-a-lifetime fish. This little book is the perfect remedy for that problem. Simple to understand black and white illustrations and straightforward text make it a pleasure to use. Made from hi-tech, state-of-the-art "Plastec," it is virtually...

The very best tactics and techniques that successful anglers use to get their fish. With decades of experience on the water, Lamar Underwood knows the best gear, the best times to head out, the best lures to select for certain fish, and the best casts to use for every angling situation. Now, he wants you to know the tips that...

A practical guide to catching, preparing and cooking fish on a boat or kayak. Fishing from a boat doesn't need to require a lot of expensive equipment or high levels of skill. There's nothing better than freshly caught fish for supper, and this book helps you make a catch, whether you're cruising along the coast, at anchor or drifting. Packed...

When the past becomes a deadly obsession, only the strongest will survive the reckoning. Dave Anderson thought his troubles were over. The mob boss hunting him is dead, his heroic stand against a cartel made him a local legend, and the fingerprints that nearly destroyed him are gone. Now, with no one left to chase him, all he has to...

The 77th Edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book! For three-quarters of a century, Gun Digest has served as the trusted source for up-to-date, detailed, and exciting information about firearms. Gun Digest is the finest collection of great stories, historical reflections, in-depth reviews, and new product roundups available anywhere. If it has anything to do with firearms and shooting sports,...

In a world of secrets, who can you trust when the enemy is your own government? Dave Anderson is recruited by The Subsection, a covert team working in the shadows to protect America from threats both foreign and domestic. His new team includes Murph, an eccentric cyber genius, Max, an FBI black-ops expert, and Dimi, a deadly master of disguise....

Anyone who has spent time on the water knows that fishing success comes down to effective connections—the angler must first ensure that the knot connections throughout the fishing line are sound and appropriate for the task at hand. A failed knot—picture a wind knot tarpon leader made by a huge silver king pulling, or a seven-pound bass pulling free because...

Dave Anderson is back in the crosshairs. Dave Anderson is a man marked for death. Two years after escaping the chaos that nearly destroyed him, Anderson hides in the Southwest, haunted by PTSD and survivor's guilt. His fingerprints—once a weapon against him—have been burned off, but he knows it's only a matter of time before the government forces that tried...

Fingerprints don't lie. The truth might kill him. A routine background check sends shockwaves through the FBI when a lab tech discovers Special Agent candidate Dave Anderson's fingerprints match two other people already in the system. Fingerprints have long been the cornerstone of criminal justice, but this anomaly could bring the entire system crashing down—if anyone finds out. Before the...

Traditional archery is spoken in every language, in every culture. Whether you compete in Olympic venues or bowhunt for big game, you participate in a shared history, a tradition of joy and of trial. Archery embodies the philosophy that newer is not always better, that faster does not always win the race, that easier is not always in one's best...

A poignant and surprising collection of essays on fishing, in which the sport becomes a way to meditate on love, grief, faith, and obsession, with contributions spanning medieval times to the present. The best fishing writing is never really about fishing, or never only about fishing, and the writers collected in A Twitch Upon the Thread use angling as a...

Places We Swim California is a travel guide that explores California's wilderness through swimming, documenting the state's best beaches, hot springs, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and canyons. This beautiful book is divided into six distinct regions: Northern California, Sierra Nevada, Gold Country, Central California, Southern California, and The Bay Area. It covers more than 60 swimming locations, from river beaches in...

I can't recall us ever talking about anything other than eels and how to best catch them, down there by the stream. Actually, I can't remember us speaking at all. Maybe because we never did. The European eel, Anguilla anguilla, is one of the strangest creatures nature ever created. Remarkably little is known about the eel, even today. What we...

The History of Fly-Fishing in Fifty Flies, a New York Times bestseller, recounts the history of a sport that dates back 2,000 years, focusing on milestone flies from the first feathered hook to contemporary patterns using cutting-edge materials. The evolution of this captivating sport is enjoyably captured in this book, making it a handsome gift, whether for yourself or the...

Ultimate Fishing: Australia is a collection of 40 of the best spots to cast a line. Lifelong fisher and marine scientist Indy Thompson has scoured the coastlines, bringing together a collection of noteworthy experiences for amateur and experienced anglers. Fishing is often as much about enjoying the outdoors and location as it is about reeling in the big catch, and...

Dive into the world of fishing with the first coffee table book on the subject in the successful Ultimate Book series. This photo book not only presents the history and basic knowledge of fishing but also showcases the diverse equipment from rods to reels, hooks to baits. Learn about various techniques such as spin fishing, fly fishing, and float and...

Unlock Your Full Shooting Potential with Dryfire: Fundamental Shooting Techniques for Training at Home Dryfire is an indispensable guide, meticulously crafted for practical shooting competitors who are ready to push their abilities to the next level. Inside, Dryfire contains a wealth of comprehensive drills that refine technique and sharpen precision. Dryfire isn't just a manual; it's a personal coaching toolkit....

Hunting is a coffee table book that offers an in-depth exploration of the world of hunting. It spans from its historical roots and evolution to modern-day equipment, clothing, trophies, and even music. Delve into the representation of hunting in art, meet famous personalities from film and culture associated with hunting, and discover key hunting events and venues. This illustrated book...

Extraordinary but true stories from over two hundred years of angling history. Fishing's Strangest Tales gathers together choice stories and bizarre fishing tales from all over the world. Meet the Oxford scientist who, in 1910, discovered the marvellous life-giving properties of brandy to fish who had otherwise gasped their last. Or how about the nine-year-old boy fishing for trout who...

A guidebook designed specifically to teach gun users everything they need to know to select the right cartridge for their shooting needs. This title is written in an accessible and engaging style that makes research fun. The Shooter's Bible Guide to Cartridges is packed with full-colour photographs, clear and detailed diagrams, and easy-to-read charts with cartridge data. The Shooter's Bible...

Modern-day fly fishing, like much in life, has become exceedingly complex, with high-tech gear, a confusing array of flies and terminal tackle, accompanied by high-priced fishing guides. This book reveals that the best way to catch trout is simply, with a rod and a fly and not much else. The wisdom in this book comes from a simpler time, when...

Catch more carp - even if you've never fished before. Are you tired of going fishing and catching nothing? This beginner-friendly UK guide gives you everything you need to start carp fishing with confidence - even if you've never picked up a rod before. Inside this practical guide, you'll discover: The exact gear you need (without wasting money) Simple carp...

Discover the astonishing truth about our aquatic cousins: how they think and what they know, their experiences and unique behaviours, and the many things we have in common.There are 33,000 species of fish on our planet, and that number is constantly increasing. In context, that is more than all the species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles added together, making...

Zen in the Art of Archery by Professor Eugen Herrigel is not a practical guide to archery, nor does it suggest that mastering archery is the key to achieving Zen. Instead, it provides a profound exploration of Zen principles, making it an ideal read for both practitioners and non-practitioners. The book offers a brilliant explanation of the path to achieving...

Shooter's Bible, the most trusted source on firearms, is here to bring you a new guide with expert knowledge and advice on gun care. Double-page spreads filled with photos and illustrations provide manufacturer specifications on each featured model and guide you through disassembly and assembly for rifles, shotguns, handguns, and muzzleloaders. Step-by-step instructions for cleaning help you to care for...

The 80th Edition of The World's Greatest Gun Book! For more than three-quarters of a century, the Gun Digest annual book has been the trusted source for up-to-date, detailed, and exciting information about firearms. Whether your interest is rifles, handguns or shotguns, Gun Digest informs and entertains. Shooters, collectors, hunters, and anyone who has even the slightest interest in guns...