| Description |
viii, 167 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Preface -- Prologue -- Part 1: Noble Wild Turkey -- 1: History of the wild turkey -- 2: Appearance, distribution, and habitat -- 3: Life of the wild turkey -- Part 2: Hunt -- 4: Ethics of hunting -- 5: Clothing, weapons, and other equipment -- 6: Safety -- 7: Spring hunt -- 8: Fall hunt -- 9: After the hunt: from bleeding to butchering -- 10: Preserving your trophy -- 11: Photography for the hunter and nonhunter -- Part 3: Feast -- 12: Recipes-collected and compiled by Elinor Mettler -- Part 4: Future -- 13: Next generation -- Appendixes -- State and provincial game commissions -- Wild turkey hunting seasons -- Glossary -- Sources -- Magazines -- Associations -- Suppliers -- Index. |
| Summary |
From the Publisher: Wild turkey hunting is the up-and-coming sportsman's activity. And the key to understanding the wild turkey hunt is understanding the habits and habitat of this noble bird. An experienced veterinarian and hunter, John J. Mettler Jr. has written the most comprehensive guide for turkey hunters of all ages and skill levels. Wild Turkeys will take you step by step through every aspect of this exciting sport, including: Understanding wild turkey distribution, feeding patterns, and mating rituals; Choosing safe and effective clothing, firearms, and equipment; Dressing your turkey in the field; Mounting a prize bird; Photographing turkeys in their natural habitat. You'll also find 30 recipes to help you fully enjoy this rare delicacy. |
| Subject |
Turkey hunting.
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Wild turkey.
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Cooking (Turkey)
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Wild turkey -- Collection and preservation.
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| ISBN |
1580170692 paperback alkaline paper |
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9781580170697 paperback alkaline paper |
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