this is a fantastic resource for all of the various hunting areas within ...
580731
If you have made a trip to AR to hunt or are considering doing so then, this is a fantastic resource for all of the various hunting areas within the state. Great reading.
4557400
This is an excellent resource! The variety of topics is wonderful compared to other beginning survivor guide books I've read.
1946888
This is a wonderful resource that has all sorts of gems and suggestions.  The book is well organized by county/region/type of place and the index gives you the option to search by price, area or specific place.  Each entry has a detailed description of the place and gives suggestions about what to do, what is at the site, and even sometimes suggests what to do to prepare before you go (like books to buy about art so that the kids enjoy it more).  Each entry also has a recommended age level which I think is really realistic.  This woman really knows kids and obviously has gone to most of these sites (pretty amazing actually because there are so many!).  I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old and have been using this book for the past year.  It made my summer with the kids so much fun and I pull it out whenever we want to find some interesting place to go as a family.  This may be asking too much of the author (and it is) but it would have been good to know about other museums/sites nearby of each site since I'm sometimes at one museum and wondering if there is another one close by that I could take the kids to and save myself some driving later on (and we all know what traffic can be like in soCal!).  But I can do that myself just using GoogleMaps, so I guess I'm just being lazy.  Nonetheless, I HIGHLY recommend this book for families with children living or visiting soCal.  It's been amazing for me since I didn't grow up in SoCal and all the usual travel guides like LonelyPlanet and RoughGuides don't have most of these places listed and aren't written for families.

Update:  I just noticed that there is an index by city, so not just county as the main part of the book is organized.  So my comment about finding places nearby is null and void if I had just bothered to look.  There's also an index by price and type of activity.  I'm in awe at the amount of work put into this book.  Thank you Susan Peterson.
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This book is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in improving their abilities with nature photography or increasing their appreciation for this art form.  The prose is clear and engaging. (I was compelled to read it cover to cover in a few days because it presents the information in such an interesting narrative format.)  The photographic examples are so nicely laid out and evocative that this book is a worthwhile purchase simply to view these works of art.
Arbabi covers a wide range of topics, from practical discussions about how to pack for a nature photo outing to aesthetic guidelines about composition to technical information about equipment, exposure, and editing.  Arbabi even included very helpful suggestions for how to get good results when trying to take technically challenging photos, such as night shots or other situations with difficult lighting or subject movement.  The author touches on all of the available options for a photographer for a given topic in a general manner and also shares some of his specific findings from his own experiences, such as discussion about which filters or lenses he uses most often for a particular situation in the field.  Each topic is covered in such a way that photographers at every level from beginners to advanced professionals will find helpful and thought-provoking content.
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I have found this title to be very interesting, and very informative at the same time.  It provides a great deal of background information and historical facts for each of the trails it details.  The book also provides some historical and other information on the state of Utah, including info on the types of wildlife and plantlife that can be found in the different climate of Utah.

It includes many trails, all over the state.  As the title suggests, mosts of the trails are ones that give you an alternate route, or backcountry route, to or through a city/town.  The only reason that I didn't give it five stars is that I would like to see some more maps of the smaller, shorter off road trails in Utah.

Overall, this is an excellent resource to have, and I have found it very enjoyable.  There are great trails and wonderful details in the book.  I would say it is worth the buy.
1510059
Whether you've just started getting into tracking or have been at it for years, this field guide is a great tool for anyone interested in wildlife. It is thorough, easy to understand, and organized logically. I learned quite a bit about animal tracking while reading it. As others have mentioned, one of the best selling points of this book is the fact that it illustrates how tracks will look under different circumstances. Furthermore, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the illustrations are quite accurate depictions of real tracks. In addition to the tracks, this guide explains many different ways of identifying and tracking different animals. Definitely a useful guide for wildlife lovers.
4869895
Amazing guide for new and seasoned hunters.  As comprehensive as it could be without being boring and reading like a textbook.  Definitely worthy of any sportsman's bookshelf.
553318
While the book does not cover every trail in every area, it is a good resource for traveling around the state to many different areas. There are more detailed books for a certain area, but if you need a book that covers the state, this is a great resource. We traveled all over N Cal. with kids in the summer with some unexpected changes in route. We seemed to always find a nice hike in this book and a good campground in its companion book (Campgrounds of California?).
4121255
I love it when these magazines arrive. There is great advice on hunting strategies and tactics as well as reviews on new equipment, which is really helpful to me. Reading this is a great escape from normal life, letting you think about your next hunting trip.
3815308
I'm a dedicated person to the art of primitive living. It's been a lifelong learning experience and tracking animals and knowing their signs is the MOST important part of survival besides the basics. (Shelter, Fire and water). So anyone looking to make themselves a better hunter or outdoor enthusiasts look no farther. Great descriptions on tracks, scats, scrapes, kill sites and etc. You will definitely add to your Arsenal of knowledge with this book and make any trip to the wilderness that much more fun.
77133
A complete guide to what is needed for a rifle to be used when hunting game that can be lethal. The author has experience in his subject and also draws on the experience of others in showing, in depth, exactly what makes a dangerous game rifle.

The book covers suitable action types and strengths and weaknesses are noted for various "improvements" and embellishments. Sights that can stand up to the recoil of major calibers are also included. Suitable calibers are well covered with both historic information and current loadings. Projectiles are discussed in depth with a critical look at most current manufacturers offerings. The last part of the book is used to teach the dangerous game rifle owner how to become proficient in its use.
2595340
As are all of these types of guides, the resource is good, with listings of monster types, weapons and quest walkthroughs.  However, you could save yourself the money and find most (if not all) of this information on the  net.  What this guide gives you is the convenience of having it all at your  fingertips, gorgeous maps, etc. and not having to waste time to try and  find it online.
2001398
Very cool and informative map. Shows when and where to go to see specific animals. GREAT resource.
510145
adams and moores cover bowhunting, hunting with rifles, fishing different kinds of game with in breathtaking natural reserves and
locations. the documentary is peppered with tips on each type of hunting and how to approach each prey in its natural habitat.
the documentary even has a small chapter about snakes and rattlesnake poison. amazing from end to end, not just for the heavy metal fan but mainly for the quality hunting footage and humane hunting methods on display. this is my only hunting DVD in my collection but the film makers team up with professional reserve managers, and know what they're talking about so it's thumbs up for me.
4176725
I have purchased several books to improve my long range shooting and hunting skills, all never got into deep technical details like this one.
Even if the book is around sniping, the information will help hunters understand what makes accuracy, long rifle shots and what to do to achieve them.
The information on optics, how and when to use them can also improve your hunting.
The book is well written, reads easily, is easy to understand, as plenty of explanatory pictures and sketches (they are not there to fill the space or show hunting trophies like in some other books).
For sure, some parts are not useful for game hunting, but a lot can be learned or extrapolated for big game hunting.
This book is worth every penny I paid. Good job Mr. Plaster.
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I float remote Alaska rivers each fall. Usually in NW Alaska. Got Mike's book and wish I had got it years ago. Just a wonderful resource. Mike owns the forum, [...] go there and check it out. It is all Alaska stuff. Hunting, rafing, fishing, flyfishing, etc.. Lots of great folks on the forum. For the book, google the name and buy it from Mike's website. He is a nice guy and ships very fast. Got mine from him in Alaska to the east coast in 3 days from the day I ordered. A must have book for anyone hunting or floating Alaska rivers. More than 400 pages worth of hard to find info. Buy now, thank me later.

  Dan

"Danattherock" on the Outdoorsdirectory forum
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My late Grandfather lent me this book back in the early/mid 80's, and I liked it so much, I conveniently forgot to give it back! This book covers practically every aspect of the outdoors, from the selection of  RV's, tents, sleeping bags, handguns/rifles for hunting/target shooting, Archery hunting/gear, game dressing and butchering, fishing, game fish/animals and identification/habitat/location, first aid, selection of hunting dogs, and too many other subjects to be able to address in a short review.

My edition is from the early seventies, and I see that this is a revised 2000 edition? So I cannot comment on how upgraded this particular printing is, but bear in mind that this book was originally released over 40 years ago. So in the case of my version, much of the information in this book is rather outdated, so this book would probably appeal more to nostalgia buffs, but would still serve to be very useful in many ways even today.

For example, being into traditional archery, (I did not see one compound bow in my printing) I found this section to be particularly useful for my needs.

When I read through this book, it takes me back to the simpler, bygone era of my youth, and a more memorable time, so it does have some sentimental value for me.

Highly recommended!