During his life, Gene Nunnery was recognized as a master turkey hunter and an artisan who crafted unique, almost irresistible turkey calls. In The Old Pro Turkey Hunter, the vaunted sportsman shares over fifty years of personal experience in Mississippi and surrounding states, along with the decades-old wisdom of the huntsmen who taught him. Throughout the book, his stories make clear that turkey hunting is more than just killing the bird—it is about matching wits with a wild and savvy adversary. As Nunnery explains, “To me that’s what it’s all about: finding a wise old gobbler who will test your skill as a turkey hunter.” Through his stories, Nunnery reveals that the true reward for successful turkey hunting lies in winning the contest, not necessarily exterminating the foe. Real sportsmen know that every now and then the turkey should and will elude the hunter. As Nunnery looks back on his extensive career, he analyzes vast differences in practice, old and new. The shift, he decides, came during his last twenty years on the hunt, and that difference has only increased in the decades since this book was originally published. Michael O. Giles, Bass Pro staff team member, master turkey hunter, and award-winning outdoors writer and author of Passion of the Wild, writes a new foreword that brings the practice of turkey hunting into the present day. Filled with a tested mixture of common sense and specific examples of how master turkey hunters honor their harvest and heritage, The Old Pro Turkey Hunter is the perfect companion for the novice or the adept.

Nicely published (apparently with subsidy) by the Wildlife Management Institute, Washington, D.C. Comprehensively deals with the most numerous, widespread, and heavily hunted of North American gamebirds. Among the topics covered in 29 contributions: classification and distributions, migration, nesting, reproductive strategy, growth and maturation, feeding habits, diseases, survey procedures, population trends, care of captive mourning doves, and hunting. The final chapter identifies research and management needs. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Gulf of Mexico is one of the most important ecological regions in the world for birds. The mosaic of diverse habitats in the region provides numerous niches for birds. There are productive salt marshes, barrier islands, and sandy beaches for foraging and nesting; a direct pathway between North and Central and South America for migrating; and warm, tropical waters for wintering. Many species are residents all year around, some migrate through, and still others spend the winter along the shores. The Gulf Coast is home to a significant portion of the world’s population of Reddish Egret and Snowy Plover and a significant portion of the US breeding populations of certain birds, including the Sandwich Tern, Black Skimmer, and Laughing Gull. In total, there are more than 400 bird species that rely on the Gulf at some time during the year. Drawing on decades of fieldwork and data research, renowned ornithologist and behavioral ecologist Joanna Burger provides detailed descriptions of birdlife in the Gulf of Mexico. Burger records trends in bird population, behavior, and major threats and stressors affecting birds in the region, including the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. While some of this data exists in journal articles, research papers, and government reports, this is the first volume to weave together a comprehensive overview of the birds and related natural resources found in the Gulf of Mexico. Illustrated with over 900 color photographs, charts, and maps, this landmark reference volume will be immensely important for researchers, conservationists, land managers, birders, and wildlife lovers.

LEARN:: How to Successfully Hunt Doves, Whether You Are a Beginner or a Dove Hunter That is Struggling Do you want to hunt doves but don't know how to get started or are frustrated with your lack of success? We have all been there. Maybe you've spent hundreds of dollars on hunting supplies as well as hours driving to your site and setting up only to have doves stay off in the distance or not seeing any doves at all. You are not alone. "Dove Hunting Made Simple" can get you bagging Doves in no time. Some of the things you need to know are how to avoid being scented by coyotes, when to hunt, how to scout for a good site, and how to get permission to hunt private land. "Dove Hunting Made Simple" can help you with all of these things and more. TAKE ACTION:: Focus on These 21 Steps and Get Results It's easy to learn the basics of effective coyote hunting. The hard part is finding all of the resources in one place to do this. As you know, the internet is full of blogs and videos on dove hunting. The problem? You will have to spend hours searching and then visit many different sites to find all the necessary information. The internet works well as a supplement to your learning, but this book is a great resource for the most important information all in one place that you can always have at your fingertips and refer back to. In "Dove Hunting Made Simple", you'll get a twenty-one-step guide for achieving your coyote hunting goals. Unlike other resources, this book will teach you step-by-step how to effectively hunt Doves with no step missed. Dove Hunting Made Simple - A Beginners Resource to Dove Hunting "Dove Hunting Made Simple" contains step-by-step instructions for coyote hunting success. You will learn about: Electronic Calls Selecting your Weapon Decoys Sun & Wind Direction Time of Day to Hunt Scent Control Concealment Hunting With A Buddy Field Essentials Identifying Doves vs. Wolves And many more coyote hunting topics... Dove hunting doesn't have to be difficult. You can achieve coyote hunting success by following the techniques of successful hunters. "Dove Hunting Made Simple" will share these techniques along with providing the basics. Are You Ready? Get your copy and start having dove hunting success today.

This book supplements a complete training manual. It focuses on how to set up effective drills and why and how to use them. Oriented to amateurs training their own dogs for hunting and hunt tests. Companion to "Retriever Training Drills for Blind Retrieves."

Provides guidance on shotgunning and offers advice and solutions to problems shotgunners encounter, discussing cross firing, recoil, triggers, barrels, choosing chokes and loads, velocity, forward allowance, and other related topics.

Morgan's humorous and resource-filled collection of essays centers on turkey hunting, wildlife behavior, and growing up in the small Louisiana town of Jackson in the mid-20th century.A mixed breed of a book, it's what you get when you cross the roguish, homespun charm of a master storyteller with the wisdom of a master hunter, turkey caller maker, inventor, naturalist, and teacher-philosopher.With humility and humor the late Kenny Morgan (1946-2011) uses the antics of his lovable, but uncivilized childhood mongrel dog, Buster, as allegory for human nature, with the gentle reminder that "how you act matters." Morgan offers a witty examination of simpler times, giving voice to characters and shenanigans of his colorful life, with relevance -- life lessons -- for our time. The book's format pairs lush images of wildlife and American landscapes with Morgan's thoughtful musings on 50+ years of pursuing the wild turkey--and the practice he's learned along the way to "live artfully." "My intent is to set standards by teaching the artistry of the hunt: practicing cleverness and integrity in the pursuit of wild things," he says.Indeed, the book brims with expert wild turkey-calling and -hunting technique. But its real beauty comes through Morgan's captivating observations of wildlife, told with vivid tales that ensnare hunters and non-hunters alike with fascinating insights, such as how animals communicate--even across species--to look out for one another.Even more, it's about applying principles learned in the wild to cultivate decency with choices we make on the paths of the everyday.Anyone who appreciates a story well-told and compelling art photographs, or someone looking for first-rate tips to call up and bag a gobbler, will find this book a valuable addition to their library, nightstand, or coffee table.America, Wild Turkeys & Mongrel Dogs is a celebration of the joy that is all around us.