Wilderness Hunting and Wildcraft

<p>Essential for the beginner outdoorsman <i>Wilderness Hunting & Wildcraft</i> details hunting big game in North America. Covering everything from woodcraft skills to the habits of big-game animals this book comprises Townsend Whelen's experience drawn from a lifetime in the game fields as well as a compilation of writings by the most observant and successful hunters of the time. Whelan devotes several chapters to an assortment of North American big-game animals and includes valuable information on the particulars of hunting each species. With information on hunting methods navigation camping camp gear rifles marksmanship and field photography <i>Wilderness Hunting & Wildcraft</i> has been a crucial resource for novice and experienced hunters alike since its initial publication in 1927.</p><p><b>Colonel Townsend Whelen</b> (1877-1961) an American soldier and outdoorsman is best known for his expertise with rifles reloading and cartridge development. An avid writer on hunting and outdoorsmanship Whelen contributed to a number of magazines and authored several books including <i>Why Not Load Your Own!</i></p><p>Readers interested in related titles from Townsend Whelen will also want to see: Why Not Load Your Own (ISBN: 1626541175 ).</p>