Complete Book of the Wild Turkey

Complete Book of the Wild Turkey
ISBN-10
0811766691
ISBN-13
9780811766692
Category
Sports & Recreation
Pages
286
Language
English
Published
2017-09-15
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Author
Roger M. Latham

Description

This work encompasses scientific data about our largest game bird including; food requirements and habitat, habits and enemies, forest management and winter feeding and the application of such knowledge to successful hunting. The choice of the proper rifle or shotgun and ammunition and methods of hunting are dealt with in detail. Complete information is given about commercial callers and the actual calls—turkey talk—the hunter should simulate. There are the specifications for the making of various styles of mechanical callers. Directions are given for field dressing the trophy and its preparation for the table.

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