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Fresh water is found in lakes, rivers, and streams around the world. Fisher enjoy catching freshwater fish, including brass, wallleye, and catfish. Find out more about how people fish in Freshwater Fishing, part of the Gone Fishing series. Each Gone Fishing title explores fascinating facts about fishing, along with the different tools and techniques used in one of the country's most popular pastimes.
2) Ice fishing
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"This title introduces readers to Ice Fishing. Readers will learn about the types of tackle and gear that are needed to pull fish from under the ice. Sought-after game fish such as perch, crappie, bluegill, walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge are examined including how to locate them and which tackle works best with each fish's habitat, weight, and habits. Safety concerns such as ice thickness and hypothermia are also addressed. Xtreme facts provide...
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Whether your passion is bass and pike in the desert reservoirs, the trophy trout in the renowned Green River, or the delicate, gem-like inhabitants of the alpine lakes of the high Uinta, you'll find the facts here that will get you on the water and well on your way to catching fish. Fishing Utah offers the angler detailed descriptions of more than 200 bodies of water around the state. This is the one-stop source for all the fishing information you...
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Readers learn the ins and outs of fishing for walleye, including gear, regulations and licenses, catch-and-release techniques, safety and more. They also learn basic information about walleye and the issues of overfishing, water pollution, climate change and ways to participate in walleye conservation efforts.
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From the tidewaters of the Columbia River to the high desert in the east, Oregon waters offer something to every angler. Featuring the most accurate and up-to-date information on the state's fishing, Fishing Oregon details fishing access and boat ramps around the state, as well as tips and tackle recommendations. Whether bass, trout, and bream that beckon from Oregon's lakes and streams, or steelhead and salmon fresh from the salt, this guide puts...
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This guide answers every angler's questions about stocking schedules, fish abundance, precise location coordinates, elevation, surface area, and maximum depth for more than 1,000 lakes and streams in the magnificent Beartooth and Absaroka Mountains on the Montana-Wyoming border. Many of these waters teem with colorful fish; others are barren. Some are easily accessible; others are tough to find. This book gives clear descriptions of trails, distances,...
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"This engaging title describes the steps that anglers take in catching small and large freshwater fish. Millions of people enjoy fishing in a wide variety of lakes and ponds. Readers learn about catch-and-release fishing, regulations for keeping fish, and the cleaning, preserving, and cooking of the catch. Readers also learn about the differences between fishing for bass or catfish and where to find their habitats. The impact of fishing on the environment...
8) Ice fishing
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Fishing has been a popular activity ever since humans have been foraging the seas for nourishment. This guide to ice fishing provides everything a young fisherman and fisherwoman needs to know before heading out on the ice. From recognizing the type of fish and lure required to understanding the important issue of staying safe on ice, this book is a one-stop how-to on the sport of ice fishing.
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Millions of people enjoy fishing in a wide variety of lakes and ponds. This engaging volume describes the steps that anglers take in catching small and large fish. Readers learn about catch-and-release fishing, regulations for keeping fish, and the cleaning, preserving, and cooking of the catch. The impact of fishing on the environment and anglers' responsibilities toward fish habitats are also addressed.
10) Catfish fishing
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The characteristic barbless on this fish always give it away-it's the majestic catfish. They come in all shapes and sizes, from the common bullhead to the giant Mekong cat of southeast Asia. This great resource is robust with technical information, including a breakdown of all indispensable bait and tackle, an explanation of the essential fisherman knots, and a discussion on safety. Captivating sidebars give a glimpse into the world of competitive...
11) Big-game hunting
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"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. Hunting safety and general rules and regulations are discussed in an age-appropriate way. Full-color photographs of big game and big game hunters aid readers' understanding...
12) Bowfishing
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Along with ice fishing, bowfishing is one of the most unique, unfamiliar, intriguing, and poorly understood forms of angling. Dispensing with rod, reel, and bait altogether, this sport connects its practitioners to the most ancient and primal roots of humanity, when food was earned through the skillful use of bow and arrow. Bowfishing appeals to traditionalists and seems quite exotic, but its popularity is on the rise. Readers drawn to a more extreme
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This book is an entertaining introduction to the exciting sport of saltwater fishing. Chapters provide helpful tips about fishing and boating safety, choosing gear, finding fish, and handling the catch. The author introduces a variety of saltwater fishing methods, including surf fishing, fly fishing, trolling, and spear fishing. The book also teaches aspiring anglers to show care and concern for wildlife and the marine and coastal environment.
14) Deer hunting
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"In many places in the United States, deer hunting is almost like a party. Family and friends gather when it's deer season where they live. Different kinds of deer live across the country. Readers learn the basics of deer hunting in this book in preparation for their first outing. From where to hunt to how to stay safe, the main content offers age-appropriate information and fun facts for young readers. Full-color photographs show readers what to...
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This new edition of the best-selling classic “Dressing & Cooking Wild Game” is the complete guide to field dressing and cooking great-tasting dishes with big game, small game, upland birds, and waterfowl.
Compared to domestic meat, wild game is richer in flavor and lower in fat and calories. It also provides the ultimate expression of local food and a self-sufficient lifestyle. However, wild game requires unique care. The extremely low-fat meats...
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"Squirrels, small birds, rabbits, and coyotes are just some of the creatures that fall into the small-game category. Hunting for these small animals can be just as exciting as hunting larger animals. In this . . . volume, readers learn about safety, conservation, and hunting techniques for the many kinds of small game"--Provided by publisher.
17) Turkey hunting
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"Turkey hunting is one of the most popular kinds of hunting in the United States. Learning how to track and hunt turkeys is a fun way to engage with the great outdoors. In this book, readers do exactly that through text full of age-appropriate details about hunting turkeys"--Provided by publisher.
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"Even small children are often taken freshwater fishing. From ponds to the Great Lakes, the places one can fish are numerous across North America. It's a great way to get to know the great outdoors near or far from home. This book explores the world of freshwater fishing including information about how to fish, what gear is needed, and how to be safe when freshwater fishing. Colorful photographs on each spread help young readers make connections to...
20) Spearfishing
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This title introduces readers to Spearfishing. Readers will learn about the types of gear that are needed to spear game fish such as pole and hand spears, pneumatic and band-powered spear guns, and the Hawaiian sling. Different types of spear fishing are examined such as scuba, ocean, freedive, and freshwater as are popular game fish such as grouper, tuna, mackerel, shark, and marlin. Safety concerns such as accidental discharge of a spear gun and...