Field & Stream editor-at-large T. Edward Nickens has fished, paddled, backpacked, hunted, and camped from the rainforest to the Arctic Sea. Winner of more than two dozen national writing awards, he is TV host for the Total Outdoorsman Challenge. In this book, he shares his wisdom and that of the outdoor experts at Field & Stream; contains 95 essential survival skills to survive almost anything nature throws at you.
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 book you want to be sure you throw in your backpack before heading out into the woods.
Inspired by TV shows and movies, many people wonder how long they could survive in the wild. If they have this entertaining and practical guide with them, they'll be ready to tackle many kinds of challenges. These 95 survival skills will not only get the reader out of trouble, but also teach them to avoid dangerous situations in the wilderness. Map-reading skills, animal attacks, leech removal, and lightning strikes are just some of the varied topics expertly explained in the text and depicted in the illustrations and photographs. High-interest content will attract all levels of readers and outdoors enthusiasts.
FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.
The expert outdoorsmen at Field & Stream share essential survival tips and techniques in this comprehensive guide. In modern daily life, almost any information or service you could need is just a click away. But when something goes wrong in the wilderness, you have nothing but your wits to rely on—so it’s best to be prepared. Field & Stream Outdoor Survival Guide is full of skills, tips and tricks for surviving a wide range of potentially dangerous situations. This volume covers typical dilemmas, like building a fire in the rain, as well as more extreme scenarios, like skinning and cooking a snake. It also covers a few skills that are just plain awesome—like making a blowgun. Geared to the hunter or fisherman, but with something for almost everyone who loves the great outdoors, this is the book you want in your backpack before heading out into any potentially sketchy situation.
FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.
Camp Anywhere Tested and proven expert tips to help you stay warm, eat well, and build a fire in any situation in record time. Fish Smarter Advice on the best techniques for flyfishing, baitcasting, and more, as well as surefire ways to get the most out of your motorboat, canoe, or kayak. Hunt Better How to track a buck, make the toughest shots, master bowhunting and knife skills, and haul butcher, and cook wild game. Survive Anything Whether you fall through thick ice, are swept away by a raging river, or have to stare down an angry bear, these skills can mean the difference between life and death. Be A Total Outdoorsman T. Edward Nickens and the experts at Field & Stream share their collective wisdom to demystify the natural world around us, revealing the essential outdoor skills handed down from generation to generation. The Best of the Total Outdoorsman provides tried-and-true techniques and tactics that will inspire new adventures and expand the proficiency of the most grizzled experts. For more than 100 years, Field & Stream magazine has provided expert advice on every aspect of the outdoor life, including hunting, fishing, conservation, and wilderness survival. The magazine's annual "Total Outdoorsman" issue is one of its most popular, read by over nine million sporting enthusiasts. Book jacket.
Camping is one activity that's much more fun when one has the right skills and know-how for the outdoors. Field & Stream's editors have collected 87 essential pieces of advice about camping that will make readers into leaders of the campground. Pitching a tent, making knots, building a fire, and cooking a delicious outdoor meal are all part of this wide-ranging guide. Visual aids and numbered directions make each skill comprehensible, while beautiful color photographs will inspire readers to pack up and head outside.
Many hunters acquire the skills they need through years of accompanying more knowledgeable hunters into the outdoors. Now, seasoned hunters have compiled their best advice in this valuable handbook. Whether the interest is in hunting deer, pheasant, pig, duck, or turkey, there's advice in this indispensable guide. Young hunters and those just curious about hunting will learn how to plan for a hunt and hone their skills to ensure success. Carefully chosen illustrations, diagrams, and photographs demonstrate and depict need-to-know information that will make all the difference on the hunt.
FIELD & STREAM, America’s largest outdoor sports magazine, celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.
