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Now in a revised and updated edition, Phil Simonski's "Coyote Hunting" is probably the most thorough "How-to-do-it" book on coyote hunter ever written because in it the author tells you not only how to outsmart the wily critter in the field, but how to care for its precious pelt once you've taken it.

Chapters include Hunting the Coyote, A Little About the Critter, Rifles, Shotguns and All That Stuff, Planning the Trip, Locating Mr. 'Yote, Calls and Howlers, Where to Look and Not to Waste Your Time, Now That You've Got Him, What Next; and a special closing chapter on the possible surprises the coyote hunter might encounter. More than 80 excellent photographs illustrate the book. ... Read more

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excellent book
I read the book in one day. I couldn`t put it down it was that informative.It covers everything from hunting to skinning and everything in between.I highlighted many things in this book and go over them again before I go hunting.

great starter book!
If your just getting into coyote hunting, this book is a good one.every thing suggested, Ive tried with some succes.Some parts seem a little out dated but for the most part a great read and a good book to learn from.

-Coyote Jack

very good book, will help you get coyotes
I thought phil simonoski's book coyote hunting was very good. It has lots of information on how to call coyotes in close. I used a few of his tips and have gotten coyotes because of I did. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to hunt coyotes. ... Read more

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Excellent, concise
Great for the beginner, really gets one up to speed on the sport of waterfowling.Well worth the cost, highly recommended.Not the end all, but a good beginning. ... Read more

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Comprehensive Reference for Hunting Black Bear

Effective wildlife management has given rise to growing black bear populations in many areas across the nation. As more and more hunters have the ability to hunt bears, they need the information to do it effectively. This new illustrated reference provides proven strategies on all techniques used for black bear hunting including everything from trip planning to game care in the field. This comprehensive reference addresses regions and techniques ranging from scouting before the hunt to field care after the hunt. Informative instruction on hunting techniques combined with compelling photos of actual hunting situations guide the reader through all steps of the hunt. Informative prose and illustrative photos provide complete information in an accessible and entertaining format for readers. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

The more you study ahead of time, the "luckier" you will be
I am a long time hunter but am heading on my first black bear hunt in June.This book was exceptional in the way it explained tactics for taking a black bear.It was great learning about bear hunting from experienced and successful hunters/authors.I learned a lot about habitat, diet, and and bear activity.Although there were a few paragraphs about anatomy, shot placement and post-kill activities, I would have liked to have seen photos or diagrams showing vital organs from various angles.Also, preparing meat, head, and hide appears to be quite different for a bear in comparison to a deer.Again, I would have liked to see pictures/diagrams of post-kill activities.All in all, the book if chock full of good advice and I, too, will read it again before our upcoming hunt.
Richard Shipley, San Antonio, TX

Better Knowledge Brings Home the Bruin
In order to have any successful hunting adventure, it is necessaary to gain all the knowledge possible about where and what you are hunting. I found Black Bear Hunting by Lewis & Vantassell to be well written, and very informative. I will even read it again before heading to Prince of Walse Island, Alaska in June of 2008 for my first black bear hunt. I have hunted dangerous and non dangerous game animals in North America, New Zealand, and Africa, and I highly recommend this book for the novice and for the experienced hunter. Good Luck to all of you on your next adventure.John D. Beals, D.D.S., Redmond, Oregon

Results!!
Having successfully applied deer and elk hunting tactics gleaned from Gary's previous titles Hunting Oregon and Deer Hunting, this current title from Gary Lewis has me eager to be in the field for the upcoming 2008 seasons.

From the perspective of someone who is relatively new to bear hunting, I found "Black Bear Hunting" by Gary Lewis to be a very good read. It is packed with great tips and insights that have me more prepared than ever to succeed during my 2008 Spring and Fall bear hunts.

This book is an excellent addition to my hunting library.

You're Never Too Old
My husband, Bob, is 68 and preparing for his first big game hunt this spring; Alaskan Black Bear.He has read numerous books, consulted with experts, watched videos all in preparation for the hunt.Bob just read Gary Lewis' book, Black Bear Hunting and had the pleasure of meeting him. He found answers to hismost basic and advanced questions in this fine work and Gary really "walks the walk". We highly recommend it to beginners and experts alike.
BJ in Bend, Oregon

the complete hunter, black bear hunting. expert stratagies for success
i have thoughly enjoyed reading gary lewis and lee van tassell black bear hunting book ... Read more

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This book includes detailed natural histories of every important small game species, such as squirrels, rabbits and hares, woodchucks, prairie dogs, coyotes, foxes, bobcats and more. Hunting tactics for all species are covered, including how to locate squirrels by their feeding sites, stalking rabbits with the stop-and-go method, walking abandoned railroad tracks and floating rivers for woodchucks, and calling coyotes with everything from electronic calls to hand-held mouse squeakers.The Ultimate Guide to Small Game and Varmint Hunting is a compendium that no serious hunter should be without. With field-tested advice on which guns, ammunition and optics to use for different species and conditions, as well as tips on calls and other equipment, and a special section on cleaning and cooking small game animals, The Ultimate Guide is ideal for beginner or expert, carrying practical advice that you can use to take more game, whether you hunt in Alaska or Texas, New York or Florida. Special chapters on hunting ethics and firearms safety round out this important and useful how-to book. (6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 272 pages, b&w photos)

H. Lea Lawrence has been taking photographs and writing about the outdoors for more than 30 years. With credits in most major outdoor magazines, he has written half a dozen books, including The Ultimate Guide to Bowhunting and A Hemingway Odyssey: Special Places in His Life. ... Read more

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Informative!
This book is very informative.If you are just starting out, or considering trying you luck with a critter that maybe you have less experience with, then you will find this book very helpful. Chapter 12 is on firearms safety, 13 is on hunting ethics, and 14 (the last chapter) covers processing game and includes some interesting game recipes. I think there is a little something in this book for everyone that enjoys hunting and someone just beginning to take up hunting is sure to benefit the most. My teenage daughters recently expressed an interest in hunting (much to my surprise) and I bought this book hoping to find material that would cover a wide range on hunting topics.I hunt, but until this year never considered that my girls would have an interest in hunting and I neglected the opportunity of starting their hunting education earlier. I think this book is just what I was looking for and will be a great way to get them started, along with the basic hunters certification course and actual time in the field with dad. I highly recommend!

The Ultimate Guide to small game hunting.
An excellent read with separate chapters on different species, including their natural histories and tactics.Gives clear and helpful advice on equipment, including calls and meat preparation.A great book for 'dipping into'. ... Read more

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"Good House Hunting" - A great help to me and my customers!
I've come to realize over the 12 years of selling real estate what an emotional experience looking for one's dream home is, even for those who own several homes.For many people, it makes a statement to family and friends about who they are.Some people get so caught up in the fantasy of finding the "perfect home" that they never buy anything.This is especially true in a rural area where the inventory is limited, lacking charm and "soul" and where most of what gets sold ends up going through extensive renovations.

"Good House Hunting" is a methodical guide to identifying housing traits and property features which, once renovated, will allow you to end up in your "dream home".Dennis Wedlick has given you the map to follow to get you to that place.Through customers' reflections of how they live and what specific features are important to them, Dennis works to help them realize their dream home embodying spirit, soul and sentiment.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this book.It will be a great help to me and to my customers!

Janet Cozzolino
Beach & Bartolo Realtors
518.392.2700

Real Estate "Bible"
Thank you so much for giving me a preview edition of your new book.What an invaluable asset this will be to anyone struggling through the house hunting/ house building process.

You have coordinated all the services the consumer needs, giving order and structure to an often daunting task.

As a Realtor in Columbia County, where people are often looking for a comfortable second home in territory unfamiliar to them, I, personally, will be better able to serve the public with my new Real Estate "Bible" in hand.

Thanks again.With my best wishes and congratulations,

Stephanie W. Samuelsohn
Principal Broker
VantagePoint Realty
Old Chatham, New York
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Great book
This is a wonderful book for ghost hunters of all ages and stages of expertise.If you are a beginer or someone who has hunted for a while you will enjoy this book. ... Read more

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Book Description

From the incredible rush of bagging the big one tostanding in awe of Gods magnificent creation, author and outdoor enthusiastSteve Chapman perfectly captures the spirit of the hunt in this gift edition ofthe bestselling A Look at Life from aDeer Stand (more than 146,000 copies sold). Heartwarming tales of lifelessons gleaned from the art of hunting are woven together with the inspiringwildlife art of the awardwinning Hautman brothers.

New to the Harvest House group of artists, the Hautman brothers are Americasforemost family of wildlife painters. Their artistic animal renderings are intricatelydetailed and capture the very essence of the great outdoorsa perfect match forthe eloquent writings and poetry of Steve Chapman.

A perfect gift for dad on his birthday, Fathers Day, or anyholiday occasion.

Customer Reviews (17)

Awesome Book
The title review says it all!Definitely recommend to other hunters and even non- hunters

A philosophical approach to the sport of hunting...and life!
I bought this book for my husband last year for Christmas.I wasn't sure if he would read it because it wasn't a book about hunting techniques. Not to mention, my husband usually reads magazines or newsletters, so I took a gamble.

Before I wrapped it, I skimmed through it, and I was blown away.The author is a great writer, but it wasn't only for that reason.

I am from a very hunter un-friendly state....the great state of New Jersey.We (hunters) are routinely attacked from all sides by the most zealous of the non-hunting public...namely animal rights groups and, in some cases, our own Government representatives (Governor Corzine, for one).We are called everything from trophy hunters to killers...and everything in between.These groups accuse us of being irresponsible, cold hearted, cruel, murderers, inhumane...you name it.

This book really gets to the heart of what I, and my fellow hunters, are all about.A non-hunter who picks up this book may walk away with a different feeling of what I do....I'm not saying they may condone it, but they will understand me better by reading this book.

Most of us who hunt do so for the right reasons...love of the outdoors, appreciation for wildlife and their habitat, and respect for the traditions and skills of the sport....if you are such a hunter, this book will definitely speak to you.As hunters we are stewards of the environment...and the point is expressed so eloquently in this book.

My husband read it all in one sitting...he loved it.He closed the book, looked at me and said "This [holding up the book] is exactly why I do what I do. He nailed it on the head."And my husband has shared it with all his hunting buddies, who all got something from it as well.

I also urge wives who don't hunt and can't understand what all the fuss is about to read this book...you'll probably have a new respect for your husband's passion, and to quote my hubby understand why he "does what he does."

Buy the paperback edition instead!
I give the paperback edition 5 stars, but the gift edition is not the same.It only contains short, choppy excerpts from the actual book.The book is short to begin with, but the gift edition can be read cover to cover in about 15 minutes.From Amazon's description, I thought the gift edition was the same as the original, with additional artwork thrown in.I was wrong.I am only sharing this so that others can take this into account when placing their orders.Thanks!

Great book for hunters & family/friends of hunters
This is a great book to read.Its easy reading and the author tells a lot of great hunting stories and relates them to real life and scripture.This is not just a book for hunters.It will also give anyone that must put up with a hunter, and their addiction, a better understanding of why the call of the wild has such a strong pull.The chapters are short and do not run together so it makes for good throne reading material.: )

Eye opener
Very well written, easy read, opens your eye to what God wants you to see when hunting. ... Read more

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thorough
this book is very concise and has thorough information on the versatiliy available to today's gun dog owner.extremely useful for the beginner but i'm sure an experienced hunter/dog owner will enjoy it too! ... Read more

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add is deceiving
The add here on amazon is deceiving .This book measures 5 x 7 in
and is about 3/8 of an inch thick.More like a pocket reference.
Not much material inside.Can be read in about 1 hr.
Few good tips. and some humorous hunting stories.
This is a 4 to 6 dollar book not an 18 dollar book.
Do not buy..

not very much for the price
I got this book because I wanted to give coyote hunting a try. The book is very small and not much more than a pamphlet. I will probably finish it in an hour or two.

Coyote Hunting 101
This is an excellent first book on coyote hunting.Not the sharpest prose but good basic information.

good info
Easy reading and talks of all the aspects you need to know about varmint hunting ... Read more

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Everything a rabbit hunter needs to know about the sport of hunting cottontails, including the training of and caring for the beagles who hunt them. Written by Master Cottontail Hunter, Dave Fisher, this informative book provides all the strategies from his time-tested methods and strategies for successful shot. Includes over 80 black-and-white photographs and 6 illustrations. ... Read more

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Wabbit Hunting
Good book ...good condition.
I would buy from this organization again. The book itself I have just started but it is very interesting with stories and knowledge from years of experience as opposed to"How to",and to me that is more interesting to read. I didn't realize that thought until I started really reading it.
This is a good book.
I recommend it.

Great basic info on rabbit hunting
This book covers the basics of hunting cottontail, including some very useful information that I found nowhere else about field dressing the rabbit.It describes rabbit habits and habitats, and is full of entertaining hunt stories.My main complaint about the book is the amount of space it gives to discussing hunting with beagles.6 of the 22chapters are exclusively about beagles: selecting, training, breeding and caring for beagles.Those who do not hunt with dogs will not find much use for all this information.Also, it would have been very helpful if the author had included in the book a listing of cottontail hunting availability state-by-state [...] But in general, this is a great book and I recommend it.

Everything the novice rabbit hunter needs to know
Creative Outdoors is the Creative Homeowner imprint dedicated to the outdoor sports of hunting and fishing. One of their newest titles is Rabbit Hunting by Master Cottontail Hunter Dave Fisher. Everything the novice rabbit hunter needs to know and master about the sport of hunting cottontails (including the training of and caring for the beagles who hunt them) is provided within the pages of this superbly organized and presented instruction manual and reference. Enhanced with the inclusion of 80 black/white photographs and 6 illustrations, Rabbit Hunting provides all of the strategies that Dave Fisher has developed for getting in a successful shot with a small animal that is know for its elusive speed. The author of more than 500 national published articles primarily focused on the sport of hunting rabbits and the sport of "beagling", Dave Fisher's Rabbit Hunting is a perfect and very strongly recommended distillation of both his experience and his expertise in the field.
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worth the money
This book great for someone just getting into waterfowling.Lots of information on calling ducks and geese.It goes over seasonal tactics witch I liked.Over all I was happy with the book.Worth the Money.

Great book!Highly reccomend!
This book gives great info on everything from advantages of certain decoys over others to stand alone blinds to decoys sets and even rigging.It also gives stratagies for hunting different parts of the season.I found this book up to date and very useful.It will save you a lot of money by stearing you away from junk products. ... Read more

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Treasure hunter Malcolm Allred shares adventures and secrets of acquiring treasure - military artifacts, coins, gold, diamonds, rare books and documents, an infinite variety of collectibles - with metal detector and shovel, with scuba gear, and by innovative buying via ads, sales and auctions. ... Read more

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Kay Hooper is the award-winning author of Sense of Evil, Touching Evil, Whisper of Evil, Once a Thief, Always a Thief, the Shadows trilogy, and more.She lives in North Carolina where she is at work on the next installment in the Fear series.


From the Hardcover edition. ... Read more

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Spooky Crimes Unit
I enjoyed this book.It's a little out there but who knows?The psychic approach to solving crimes isn't that far from profiling and after all it is fiction.The characters are likable and I plan to read more in the series.

Hunting Fear Book
Excellent book, suspenseful, a definite page turner. Kay Hooper is one of my favorite authors as each book I have read delivers intrigue, the paranormal, along with a bit of romance. She portrays characters who come to life for the reader. Received in perfect condition, and quick and easy transaction.

I sense you'll enjoy this one!
"Hunting Fear" opens as Noah Bishop of the FBI puts together a uniquely skilled team - a group of talented psychics with a variety of extrasensory abilities - to assist in the investigation of crimes that have eluded the efforts of more traditional police techniques. Lucas Jordan, whose specialty is finding lost people by tuning into their emanations of fear and terror, is assigned the task of tracking down a serial kidnapper who demands a ransom and then kills his victims in rather gruesome fashion after he has received the ransom. The team's investigation takes them to Golden, North Carolina, where Jordan crosses paths with Samantha Burke, a former lover also gifted with psychic ability, working as a clairvoyant seer in a traveling carnival sideshow. County sheriff, Wyatt Metcalfe, although a dedicated capable lawman is also clearly a scoffing, cynical disbeliever in the paranormal abilities of the Special Crimes Unit and directs his investigation of the most recent kidnapping towards the staff of the traveling carnival whom he sees as troublemaking itinerant gypsies.

It soon becomes clear that the kidnapper has turned his crime spree into a personal one-on-one game with Lucas Jordan who seems unable to bring himself to face the physical and mental pain necessary to access his psychic talents - mentally touching the terrified victims by accessing their terror and fear of death. The stakes are turned up a notch and the novel careens towards an exciting finish when policewoman Lindsay Graham, Metcalfe's partner and lover, is kidnapped and imprisoned in a glass tank buried deep in a local abandoned mine.

Although not entirely a disbeliever, I started the book and, having finished, remain skeptical. That said, Hooper does a superb job of using the paranormal as a wonderful literary device to create a taut suspense thriller without going completely over the top and entering the realm of the entirely incredible! The plot line, primarily driven by realistic well-crafted dialogue, is fast-paced, easy reading and exciting. Colourful characters become warm-blooded, very real people in the minds of the readers simply by mental extrapolation from the words that come out of their mouths. Wyatt Metcalfe, in particular, is the memorable standout member of the cast in terms of his strength of character, realism, passion and obvious personal growth from the beginning through the climax of the novel. The narrative interludes describing the workings of the psychic phenomena (such as they are currently perceived and understood) are informative and add nicely to the apparent reality of the novel.

No doubt about it ... belief in the paranormal is not a pre-requisite to enjoyment of "Hunting Fear" and it can be recommended to any reader who enjoys their suspense thrillers. Hooper's novels should enjoy equal space on your book shelf with the likes of David Baldacci, Tess Gerritsen, Jonathan Kellerman and James Patterson. I'll look forward to reading "Chill of Fear", the second novel in her three part "Fear" series.

Paul Weiss

GREAT BOOK
THIS WAS GREAT BOOK!! COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN, STAYED UP LATE INTO THE NIGHT TO FINISH IT!!

Bubblegum Thriller
I like Kay Hoopers books because they are an easy read but would describe them as a bubblegum or lite thriller then than a thriller. They read a lot like Harlequin Intrigue novels with a little thrill, romance and some mystery.This is something I might recommend for a light reader but not for a book hound. ... Read more

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Reveals the inside tips for hunting, calling, stalking, and decoying all of America's wildest predators, including coyote, red fox, gray fox, bobcat, mountain lion, and black bear. Provides expert advice on firearms, optics, and ballistics. Includes over 107 black-and-white and 12 color photographs. ... Read more

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very informative
Just starting out in the sport this is a must read for the beginner and the veteran varmint hunter

Good book, real information
I bought 3 different books about predator hunting and this ended up being one of my favorites.A lot of good information is presented in an interesting manner.Excellent discussions about weapons choice and optics where he really gets into depth and then leaves the decision up to you.Asan example during the scope section he addresses parrellax and eye relief realistically and shows you ways to check the optics.It also goes into the same detail about calling, set ups, etc.A couple funny stories injected into it also made it a pleasant and interesting read. ... Read more

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Complete Book of Wild Boar Hunting
This book is pretty comprehensive but not extremely well detailed. It is, I suppose, written for the beginner to intermediate level Hog Hunter. I was a little disappointed.

A Good Starter Read
This is a great book for new hog hunters and has several useful thoughts for the more experienced. Of the 216 numbered pages 203 have informative content. Within the 203 pages are 97 B&W photos. The photos range in viewable quality from good to poor with only 8 photos being so difficult for me to discern what I was looking at that they were useless to view, however, the remaining photos were much appreciated.Well worth the $18 I paid but I'd be disappointed had I paid the $26.95 sugg. retail. The author sounds like he has the knowledge and experience to improve on this book by going into more detail about hunting the American wild boar. Also, I would've liked more information dealing with anatomy and shot placement and could have done without the chapter on hunting warthogs. I found this book to be an enjoyable read and I'm glad I have it in my library. ... Read more

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This collection of Flack's writings covers so much game that after reading this book you will agree that the Big Five are not the only worthwhile African trophies. ... Read more

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Wealth of Experience
I selected this book as my primary reading companion during a 2006 plainsgame safari in Namibia in 2006, and what a great choice it was.Flack is an excellent writer who does not publish often enough.He has a tremendous amount of experience to share.This book covers Flack's experience hunting in virtually every country in Africa where is possible to hunt, and ranges from well-known dangerous game species such as Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Crocodile etc. as well as typical plainsgame species (Eland, Springbok, Kudu, Bushbuck) and more exotic species including Sitatunga, Mountain Nyala and the "Tiny Ten," for which Flack makes an impressive case.He even includes a chapter on his hunt in Alaska.What I love so much about Flack's writing is that these are not simply hunting tales but are narratives of his entire travel and hunting experience.I like to read hunting books that both inform and entertain.When I finish a book and feel I have learned something while having a good time, I feel like my time was well spent.My time spent with this book - after lunch waiting for the evening hunt, sitting in a blind watching a waterhole, and sitting for endless hours in airports and on airplanes, was time well-spent.Thank you, Peter. ... Read more