A coast-to-coast guide to recognizing what critters went before you. A Field Guide to the Signs of Nearly 150 Wildlife Species. Inside you will find: - Easy reference dexcriptions with precise measurements, and detailed illustrations of cats, tracks, and gait patterns. - An identification key and glossary of tracking terms. - Thorough instructions for documenting your finds. - Rare species of particular interest, such as a jaguarondi and the polar bear. The back cover of this book has a ruler down one side to measure the tracks in centimeters or inches.
328 pages Black and White illustrations on almost every page! Author: James C. Halfpenny Ph. D. Copyright 2008
A comprehensive guide to preserving skins and pelts.
Here is the complete guide to a skill that may be mysterious to some, written by Monte Burch, an authority who practices many of the ancient traditions of tanning and hiding. Starting at the beginning, Burch introduces the hunter to the tools of a tanner, and even gives complete plans for making many of these implements. Instructions are given for making fleshing beams, stretchers for pelts, fleshing knives, and many others. He also covers tanning formulas and materials, both traditional and modern.
Printed in the United States of America
Pages: 245
Illustrations: 150 in Black and White
Copyright: 2002
The essential guide to the tracks, signs, and habits of North America's wildlife.
The Complete Tracker is a concise, thorough guide to the tracks, signs, and habits of North America's most popular species of wildlife. Discover the secrets of a master tracker that will enable you to answer questions such as; Was it a dog or a wolf? Fox or a coyote? Did it pass by yesterday or an hour ago? Learn techniques for getting close to animals - from bobcats to beavers, marmots to moose - by knowing the details of their habits and a master-tracker's tips on avoiding detection.
Made in the USA
Pages: 346
Illustrations: 100+ in Full-Color
Copyright: 2012
Animal Tracks is one in a series of comprehensive, nature-based field guides in a pocket-size trim with clear, full-color illustrations for easy subject identification.
Pages: 104
Illustrations: Full Color
Copyright: 2012
