Countless herds of majestic buffalo once roamed across the plains and prairies of North America. For at least 10,000 years, the native people hunted the buffalo and depended upon its meat and hide for their survival. But to the Indians, the buffalo was also considered sacred. They saw this abundant, powerful animal as another tribe, one that was closely related to them, and they treated it with great respect and admiration. This book traces the history...

This book explores the wild turkey, including its habitat, appearance, history, seasonal habits, scientific classification, life cycle, predators, and defenses. The book also addresses hunting techniques, proper equipment, safety, health, ethics, and responsibility.

Hunting varmints is a form of pest control. Animals that are considered varmints include raccoons, opossums, coyotes, bobcats, and prairie dogs. Varmint hunting controls excess animal populations, providing farmers and ranchers with a valuable method of restricting nuisance wildlife populations so that they don't overrun and overgraze farmlands. This engaging book explains preparation, responsibilities, ethics, hunting techniques, and steps to take...

"Learn the exciting sport of tracking animals in the wild. Discover clever strategies to outwit your prey and dramatically increase your overall hunting results. Included in Tracking and Hunting Your Prey are detailed instructions for the baits and lures that are the most effective for attracting different animals and which traps work best in different situations. You will also learn the best methods to overcome challenges such as dangerous animal...

"Engaging images accompany information about turkey hunting. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Explores the sport of deer hunting, including its rich history, specific gear, special techniques, safety requirements, and conservation efforts"--Provided by publisher.

"Small game hunting is hunting for small animals such as squirrels and rabbits. Readers will discover the basics of small game hunting. Then they will learn about hunting safely, conservation, and more." -- Provided by publisher.

Offers a wealth of advice for young hunters on subjects such as locating small game and what kind of firearm to use.

What qualifies as big game? Bison, elk, and moose are all truly large animals that are exciting to track and hunt. In this book, readers are introduced to this sport through the animals often hunted, the ways people track them, the gear needed, and how one prepares for a big game hunt.