In Velvet

<p>IN VELVET: ELK WAPITI AND DEER STORIES</p><p>In this compelling memoir Dr. Jerry Haigh shares 34 years of hands-on experience working with deer across the globe. The book is divided into three fascinating sections:</p><p>Part One: A behind-the-scenes look at zoo and free-ranging elk (wapiti) projects in Western Canada blending science with storytelling.</p><p>Part Two: The pioneering tale of organizing the first air shipment of elk to New Zealand since President Roosevelt's 1905 donation along with other international consulting</p><p>adventures.</p><p>Part Three: A closer look at deer farming including an intimate account of the Haigh</p><p>family's elk farm in Saskatoon.</p><p>Enhanced by over 60 expertly curated sources and more than 50 vivid color photographs many taken by Dr. Haigh himself this book is both a celebration of wildlife and a treasure trove of practical knowledge.</p>