Edward Nickens has written a very popular column for Field & Stream magazine called "Total Outdoorsman" for many years. It's a first-person essay that explores the modern expression of hunting and fishing in America. Along with the editors at Field & Stream, he has chosen the best of these articles and collected them in a book for the first time.
Presents essential skills every outdoorsman should know, including how to track a buck, techniques for flyfishing, and surviving a fall through ice
Combining practical advice with a passion for the outdoors, this manual offers over 300 tips to enhance hunting, fishing, and camping experiences. It also includes survival strategies for unexpected situations. The book features high-quality design and intricate details, making it an ideal gift for outdoor enthusiasts.
A total outdoorsman combines know-how, enthusiasm, experience, and the right tools for successful outdoor adventures. This guide offers over 300 tips for enhancing hunting, fishing, and camping experiences, emphasizing comfort, safety, and skill development. Learn essential camping setups, advanced hunting techniques, and fishing strategies for various budgets. Additionally, it covers crucial survival skills for wilderness emergencies. Drawing on over a century of expertise from Field & Stream magazine, this resource is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to elevate their skills and knowledge.
Focused on survival strategies for hunters and fishermen, this book offers practical advice tailored to a range of situations, from common challenges to extreme emergencies. It equips readers with essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate and thrive in the wilderness.
One of the most successful books on the outdoors of recent times is now back in a new paperback edition! Field & Stream: Best of Total Outdoorsman contains over 500 tips on everything from hunting, fishing and campsite cooking as well as survival advice to stay safe in the great outdoors. With practical information for the beginner and advanced outdoorsman, this updated paperback edition of Weldon Owen’s bestselling Outdoorsman books contains field-tested tips on everything outdoors, from pitching a tent in the snow to building a fire in the rain, to making a cozy shelter from a pile of leaves. Readers will fish smarter, hunt better, and learn to survive even the most unexpected situations. The latest of Weldon Owen’s successful Outdoor titles, which have sold over 1 million copies to date, compiles the practical and inspirational guidance from T. Edward Nickens, Editor-at-Large for Field & Stream magazine and contributing editor of Audubon magazine, and puts it in a more affordable package.
Do you keep a few favorite squirrel recipes committed to memory? Know by heart the way to the best deer stand on Grandpa's 20-acre farm? Have an old tractor rusting in the back field, because you just might need the parts one day? You're not alone. So do the authors of The Total Redneck Manual. Whether you’re winching your truck out of a mud hole, packing in a good dip, or teaching your bird dog to fetch a beer from the mini-fridge, there’s something in this country-fried cultural document for you. This is a loving celebration of an all-American cultural icon, but it’s also a hands-on working book that can help anyone better enjoy the great outdoors. In true Field & Stream fashion, it's packed with 200+ tips on essential outdoor skills, from picking the right hunting dog and sighting in a rifle, to fixing just about anything with duct tape and paracord, to frying up catfish just like grandma used to make. You'll also learn to open a beer bottle with just about anything, spit on a campfire with deadly accuracy, and kit out the truck of your dreams ... with spray paint. So, kick off your boots, crack open a cold one, take a seat on the porch, and learn from the best. Packaged in a durable, wipe-clean flexicover with metallic corner-guards, this practical manual withstands heavy-duty use indoors and out.
"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."--Page [4] of cover.
"Featuring helpful resources, definitive lists, and informative illustrations, photos, and charts, 'Field & Stream The Total Camping Manual' is the ultimate reference companion for campers at any level, from novice day hikers to experienced backcountry adventurers. This comprehensive, officially licensed guide provides hundreds of tips and techniques for first-time campers and veteran outdoor enthusiasts alike. Created by Field & Stream and Audubon Magazine editor-at-large T. Edward Nickens, this essential manual instructs campers on topics including planning your trip, setting up camp, cooking large meals in the woods, and preparation for the inevitable unexpected circumstances"--.
Rybaření poskytuje bezpočet příjemných zážitků a posláním této publikace je umožnit vám si tuto aktivitu beze zbytku a s radostí vychutnat. Najdete v ní 106 dovedností, které budete při rybaření potřebovat, například návod na nejlepší techniky muškaření, chytání na návnadu a navíjení, stejně jako zaručené způsoby jak ze svého motorového člunu, kánoe nebo kajaku dostat to nejlepší. Čím více toho budete umět, tím lepší zábavou pro vás rybaření bude. Doufáme, že tento průvodce pro vás bude něčím víc než jen pouhou knihou. Přistupujte k tomuto manuálu jako k nástroji, který si můžete vzít vždy s sebou a který vám pomůže osvojit si neocenitelné znalosti a dovednosti. Mějte ji po ruce, často se k ní vracejte a slibujeme vám, že v ní vždy najdete něco nového, čím budete moci obohatit své vlastní rozrůstající se zkušenosti, dovednosti a zážitky.
