"Praised as "one of the seminal works in conservation history" by historian Hal Rothman, Reiger's book continues to be essential reading for all concerned with how earlier Americans regarded the land, demonstrating even to those who oppose hunting that they share with sportsmen and sportswomen an awareness and appreciation of our fragile environment."--Jacket.

Including chapters on current topics, sketches of sportsmen, shooting rules, summary of game laws, best sporting records game and fishing resorts, clubs devoted to outdoor sports, dog breeders, sportsmen's books and journals, manufacturers of and dealers in sporting goods, etc.