Naturalist and long-time turkey hunter Jay Langston brings years of hard-won experience gained in the study and pursuit of Melea-gris gallopavo--the extraordinary American wild turkey--to the pages of the Turkey Hunter's Tool Kit. This, the first book in a planned three volume set, is a primer on the use of the "tools of the trade, " and a guide, not only to the practical use of a turkey hunter's gun and load, but to their ethical employment as well. Approximately 2.6 million turkey hunters pursue these elusive birds in the spring or fall in 49 states. The sport of turkey hunting has the second-highest number of participants and is the fastest-growing form of hunting today. Pursuing these wily birds calls for the ultimate in woodcraft, skill and wise use of equipment. Turkey Hunter's Tool Kit provides both the novice and seasoned turkey hunter with a fair measure of technical insight blended with strong anecdotal presentation of experience earned through days spent afield.

“Talking turkey” about the bird you thought you knew Fondly remembered as the centerpiece of family Thanksgiving reunions, the turkey is a cultural symbol as well as a multi-billion dollar industry. As a bird, dinner, commodity, and as a national icon, the turkey has become as American as the bald eagle (with which it actually competed for supremacy on national insignias). Food historian Andrew F. Smith’s sweeping and multifaceted history of Meleagris gallopavo separates fact from fiction, serving as both a solid historical reference and a fascinating general read. With his characteristic wit and insatiable curiosity, Smith presents the turkey in ten courses, beginning with the bird itself (actually several different species of turkey) flying through the wild. The Turkey subsequently includes discussions of practically every aspect of the iconic bird, including the wild turkey in early America, how it came to be called “turkey,” domestication, turkey mating habits, expansion into Europe, stuffing, conditions in modern industrial turkey factories, its surprising commercial history of boom and bust, and its eventual ascension to holiday mainstay. As one of the easiest of foods to cook, the turkey’s culinary possibilities have been widely explored if little noted. The second half of the book collects an amazing array of over one hundred historical and modern turkey recipes from across America and Europe. From sandwiches to salmagundi, you’ll find detailed instructions on nearly every variation on the turkey. Historians will enjoy a look back at the varied appetites of their ancestors and seasoned cooks will have an opportunity to reintroduce a familiar food in forgotten ways.

Stoeger's 400-page Bassing Bible is the most complete product and information guide to black bass fishing available on the market today. Readers will find complete specifications and up-to-date retail prices for boats, motors, electronics, rods, reels, lures and much more! Whether you're in the market for a new, fully outfitted bass boat or just want to know the sizes and colors available for a specific lure, you'll find it here, in an easy-to-navigate guide made specifically with the bass angler in mind. Bassing Bible also contains crisp, informative articles submitted by some of the country's top angler-writers; which provide a wealth of information ranging from new tactical tips and trip destinations to how to analyze your bassing hole and select the right crankbait or spinnerbait to target trophy fish. A manufacturer's directory is included, with mailing addresses, phone numbers, and website addresses. A detailed index makes the Bassing Bible an invaluable resource and authoritative guide for anglers dedicated to the pursuit of America's favorite game fish.

Thomas is a turkey and he has lost all his feathers-gasp! In this book, readers will retrace Thomas’s steps around the house, picking up a feather at each location until they have helped Thomas find all seven of his brightly colored feathers. (The secret of this book is this: The child’s parents or older siblings must first hide the feathers for the child to find, making the hunt easy or hard depending on the child’s age.) The child will love taking part in this feather hunt, and families will adore this new Thanksgiving tradition.

A guide to hunting turkey in the fall and winter season which covers scouting specifics, terms, calling, roosts and gobblers, changing flock composition, patterning, gear, guns, bows, safety, and attire.

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.

Provides an excellent introduction to the sport of turkey hunting including safety considerations, licenses, gear, and hunting strategies.

There are two kinds of knowledge law school teaches: legal rules on the one hand, and tools for thinking about legal problems on the other. Although the tools are far more interesting and useful than the rules, they tend to be neglected in favor of other aspects of the curriculum. In The Legal Analyst, Ward Farnsworth brings together in one place all of the most powerful of those tools for thinking about law. From classic ideas in game theory such as the “Prisoner’s Dilemma” and the “Stag Hunt” to psychological principles such as hindsight bias and framing effects, from ideas in jurisprudence such as the slippery slope to more than two dozen other such principles, Farnsworth’s guide leads readers through the fascinating world of legal thought. Each chapter introduces a single tool and shows how it can be used to solve different types of problems. The explanations are written in clear, lively language and illustrated with a wide range of examples. The Legal Analyst is an indispensable user’s manual for law students, experienced practitioners seeking a one-stop guide to legal principles, or anyone else with an interest in the law.