{"title":"Len McDougall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLen McDougall\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a rugged authenticity to the world of outdoor sports and wilderness skills. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eModern Lumberjacking\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Tracker's Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the practical techniques and lore essential for those drawn to the call of the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful guidance on tracking, survival, and timber craft, presented with a respect for both tradition and the natural environment. These books offer a rich resource for enthusiasts seeking to deepen their connection with nature through hands-on skills.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-trackers-handbook-by-len-mcdougall-9781629144061","title":"The Tracker's Handbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Tracker's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e was written to make anyone, no matter how much experience they have in the wild, better versed in the fine points of tracking North American wildlife. Len McDougall's book will also cover the modern tools that can make tracking easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver twenty different animals are profiled, including the New World Moose, American Elk, and Whitetailed Deer. Each section goes into fine detail, including the habitat and range; foods; mating and seasonal habits; tracks; scat (feces); signs; and vocalizations of the animals. Plus, there are detailed sections on tracking and stalking techniques such as cold hunting, camouflage, and using the stump method. In addition to all of this, the book is filled with gorgeous full colour photographs, illustrating each point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone looking to up their hunting game, or for anyone interested in nature and all its majesty, \u003ci\u003eThe Tracker's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. 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Learn how to wield a chainsaw safely—and other lumberjacking skills.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the lumberjack look may be trending among the fashion-forward crowd, lumberjacking is a useful real-world skill. An amateur with a chainsaw or an axe is dangerous to both people and property. Fortunately, experienced woodsman and outdoor writer Len McDougall shares his thorough knowledge of how to fell trees the right way—safely—with the use of a chainsaw, handsaw, hatchet, and axe in \u003cem\u003eModern Lumberjacking\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to providing tips for bringing trees down, he also includes information on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWood identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to buck logs properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to stack and age logs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLumberjacking knots\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause safety is a priority, McDougall provides colour photos and detailed line drawings throughout to carefully illustrate his instructions and make his advice easy to follow. \u003cem\u003eModern Lumberjacking\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect resource for do-it-yourselfers, landowners, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to fell trees safely and protect themselves and their property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. 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