New Hunting & Fishing Books

Retrievers are the most popular dog breed in America and Tom Dokken is the most respected name in the retriever training field. Using proven tips, readers can field train their dog in just minutes a day and bring new levels of fun and excitement to the hunt. Dogs will love the challenge and owners w...

The Hungry Dog is a steel shrimp boat, eighty feet long, converted into a swordfish longline boat capable of setting thirty miles of longline and gear. It was one of a fleet of eighteen shrimpers in the Gulf of Mexico in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The author Edward C. Mueller experiences "the t...

Marine researcher Aaron Adams shares his knowledge about sea grass, mangroves, salt marshes, oyster bars, shorelines, beaches, sand flats, and coral reefs from the Caribbean to the Carolinas, the Gulf of Mexico to the Florida coast, to give reader swhat they need to know to fish for tropical, subtro...

With practical advice for fly-fishing, baitcasting, spinning and even noodling, this handy guide offers over 100 hints on gear, knots, boating, and finding where even the stealthiest fish are hiding. Fishermen from the dedicated weekend angler to summer dabblers rely on "Field & Stream" for the best...

With practical advice for camping in all sorts of conditions, this handy guide offers dozens of hints on everything from choosing your campsite to roasting the perfect marshmallow. Geared to the hunter or fisherman, but with something for almost everyone who loves the great outdoors, this is the boo...

"This is the first book to give specific information on training retrievers for upland work. no gimmicks, tricks or shortcuts, just a sensible program for the hunter who wants to train his own dog and do it right." --"Sports Afield" ""Gun-Dog Training Spaniels and Retrievers" by Ken Roebuck is well ...

Acclaimed outdoors author and experienced fisherman Tom Stienstra knows the best fishing spots in the Golden State, from the crystal-clear lakes dotting the Sierra Nevada to the open waters located just off the coast of San Francisco. Offering detailed descriptions of more than 2,000 fishing locatio...

Lifelong angler and Oregon resident Craig Schuhmann offers thorough coverage of fishing spots all over the state, from the waters of the Columbia River Gorge to the lakes of the Cascades. Schuhmann supplies fishermen with accurate, knowledgeable information on special regulations, appropriate fishin...

Blood Knots is a brilliant and dramatic memoir of an angler 's life. It places Jennings in the front rank of natural history writers. As a child in the 1960s, he was fascinated by the rivers and lakes around his home. Beneath their surfaces waited alien and mysterious worlds. With library books as h...

"Kaminsky makes flyfishing sound like a form of sanctifying grace, and his writing style is as lyrical and lovely as his sport." --Pat ConroyThe Moon Pulled Up an Acre of Bass is the story of a man's love affair with Montauk in the fall, after the crowds and celebrities have left eastern Long Island...

This new guide covers the fabled lakes of the Evergreen State like never before. Local legend, "Uncle Wes" Malmberg, guides anglers through the best and most consistent trout lakes, including depths, trolling routes, trolling tactics, fly fines, flies, and fish-holding areas on each water. Malmberg ...

Washington native Terry Rudnick knows the best fishing spots in the Evergreen State, from the marine waters of the San Juan Islands--just a short trip from Seattle--to the remote lakes of Northeastern Washington. Full of detailed descriptions of over 600 fishing locations, "Moon Washington Fishing" ...

When the author hooks and fights a record-size tarpon in the Gulf of Mexico for more than 8 hours, only to lose it at boatside, his competitive edge is triggered, and he sets out to start breaking as many IGFA line-class records as he can. Follow him as his fishing quest takes him to the Chandeleur ...

At some point the persistent turkey hunter will begin to take birds he would never had taken, or even seen, a few years earlier. This book will develop the turkey hunter to keep improving, keep taking more and tougher birds. With details on gun selection, calling, using decoys, scouting, and setting...

Whether you're a firearms enthusiast, an experienced shooter, or someone who has never even held a gun, "Shoot! Your Guide to Shooting and Competition" will help you explore different types of firearms, understand crucial safety rules, and learn fundamental shooting skills. This book provides an int...

You wouldn't do this to your AR, but Sweeney did it here!With manufacturers branching out into nontraditional calibers, and continual advances in optics, ammo and associated gear for the AR-15, "Gun Digest Book of The AR-15, Volume IV" brings you up-to-date on the latest developments in the AR indus...

There cannot be a hunter and angler who has not, at some time or other, daydreamed about building his or her own camp. "Hunting & Fishing Camp Builder's Guide" provides the concepts, plans, and know-how to turn a daydream into a reality. Monte Burch applies decades of how-to skills to describe the "...

In Complete Book of Fishing Systems, Geoff takes a selection of fishing knots and explains exactly how to apply them to a series of rigs for situations that the angler will encounter. The cover is made from a rugged soft grain laminate and the paper is water resistant. Covering situations from light...

"We go fly fishing to catch fish, to experience the rush of adrenaline when a trout rises to the surface, grabs the fly, and the line goes taut. But the fly line is more than a way to connect human beings to fish. Each cast of the fly line connects us to nature, to others and to the Divine Presence....

This title presents a liberal gun owner's perspective in the heated debate over gun control. It combines a history of guns in the United States with the personal memories of growing up in shooting sports. It seeks a balanced position on controversial gun issues. Gun ownership has long been a hot-but...

Considering buying a self-defense handgun? Have questions about concealed carry? Don't know where to turn? It's All Here – in "Defensive Handgun Skills"! Written by certified firearms trainer David Fessenden, "Defensive Handgun Skills" is a simple, easy-to-follow guide to the techniques involved...

The first illustrated, step-by-step guide to tying effective flies with synthetic materials, from fly-tying expert David Klausmeyer. Much of the creativity in the world of fly tying is coming from the exploration and use of synthetic materials. Whether it's closed-cell foam for that high-floating gr...

Mirroring the explosive growth of deer hunting, shed antler hunting has soared in popularity. This spectacular all-color volume, both entertaining and educational, features the latest science and research on antlers from two of the pre-eminent wildlife biologists in the hunting industry. This title ...

Popular hunting/fishing personalities Jason Cruise and Jimmy Sites, also pastors, take outdoor enthusiasts deeper into God's Word with this rugged devotional that draws comparisons between hunting seasons and the spiritual seasons of the soul. Into the High Country includes truth-revealing stories o...

This unique product for Christian outdoor enthusiasts looks, feels, and reads like a popular hunting magazine packed with helpful field tips, exciting articles and stories, spiritual insights, and interesting advertisements from out-door suppliers like Bass Pro Shops and Mathews Bows. "The Pursuit o...

Whether he's talking to the fish he's trying to catch, training a bird dog in his backyard, or tracking Tom turkeys in the woods, endearing sportsman Joey Hancock is reminded of biblical truths every time he steps outside. In Success Afield, his inspiring, often funny, essays from the great outdoors...

The ultimate guidebook to catching bluefin, yellowfin, and blackfin tuna, in all the hottest fishing spots. Perhaps the last great frontier of fly fishing is the catching of big, strong, fast offshore tuna species on a fly rod. These fish were the targets of such trophy fishermen as Zane Gray and we...

Rick and Bubba Armed & Hungry As anyone who has listened to the Rick and Bubba radio show knows, the "sexiest fat men in America" hunt, live, and breathe-in that order. It's no wonder, then, that everything you ever wanted to know about the sport (and a lot you didn't want to know, but they're shari...

Everything you need to know to own and shoot firearms responsibly Owning a firearm is a big responsibility. There's more to it than just walking into a gun shop and walking out with a gun. In addition to knowing state laws and regulations, you'll need to have the confidence to choose the right firea...

This book can save your life! The best defense for any scenario is to be prepared. "The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery" prepares you for potential life-threatening situations with practical instruction and expert guidance. Author Massad Ayoob teaches you the skills to keep you and your family...

The firearms world is full of highly collectible items that share in the rich history that is part of the legends and culture of the world. "Old Gunsights and Rifle Scopes" is the only book that covers the areas of collectible gun sights and rifle scopes, a vital element of collecting ad the nostalg...

Read this book today, and kill coyotes tomorrow. The promise may seem a bit far-fetched, but using Gerry Blair's proven techniques, the reality of successful predator hunting is closer than it appears. As one of the fastest growing and most popular segments of the hunting industry, people from all w...

This is a gorgeous, all-color, step-by-step book that will make steelhead fly tying easy for you. Scores of crisp color photos show you how to tie all the most productive steelhead patterns including Speys, traditional wets, skaters, wakers, and dries. Beautiful color plates will excite you every ti...

In this book, a long-time resident and devoted fly fisherman imparts a wealth of knowledge about fly fishing in Connecticut. Kevin Murphy teaches novice anglers about the state's trout hatcheries and stocking programs, the differences between brook, brown, and rainbow trout, and offers easy-to-follo...

An all-color fly dictionary of the very best saltwater flies for inshore and ocean use. Effective flies for all saltwater game fish species. Photographed large, crisp and in true color by Jim Schollmeyer. Pattern recipes next to each fly. This is a magnificent book featuring the largest display of w...

The rich and largely unseen archive of Country Life dates back to 1897. In Gentleman's Pursuits, the doors are thrown open and a host of fascinating details emerge. Country Life contributed hugely to the cult of country sports in late Victorian/Edwardian England, and there is an enormous wealth of m...

Expert tier Skip Morris shows how easy it is to tie excellent flies in this all-color book. Over 220 color photographs show all the techniques you need to know. 73 different materials in color plus 27 tools. Clear, precise advice tells you how to do it step-by-step as well as pointing out difficulti...