Outdoor Books

In the deer hunting world, nothing compares to the challenge of killing Big Woods bucks on public land. Mountain whitetails provide the ultimate opportunity for adventure and the chance to test your skills as you pursue mature bucks on their terms. This book is designed for those wanting to take the mountain challenge. Hunting Mountain … Continued

Ever wish you could sit around a campfire with today’s top trappers and listen to their stories and knowledge gained from decades of running the ‘line? Imagine what could be learned from a single conversation! Well, The Master Trapper Course is your opportunity to learn from the masters! Featuring Mark Zagger, Red O’Hearn, Ron Leggett, … Continued

Chasing High Adventure by Ken Winters Having survived the unexpected charge of a ferocious African lion, being trampled by an enraged elephant, shot at while parachuting behind enemy lines, Ken Winters spent his life ignoring danger in his passionate pursuit of adventure. This is his extraordinary life story, during which he survived five near-death experiences.  … Continued

  Walter Arnold, Maine Trapper by Jeremiah Wood   Relive a bit of trapping history with stories from Maine legend Walter Arnold. For decades, Arnold spent his winters pursuing valuable furbearers out of remote cabins in Maine’s north woods. Later in life, he gained great notoriety as one of the last mountain men, living alone … Continued

25 Best Towns Fly Fishing for Trout by Bob Mallard A unique book that looks at towns with access to multiple waters versus specific waters.  Includes Rangeley, Maine; North Conway, New Hampshire; Manchester, Vermont; Hancock, New York; State College, Pennsylvania; as well as West Yellowstone, Ennis, Livingston, and Missoula, Montana; Jackson and Cody, Wyoming; Grayling, … Continued

Hunting Big Woods Bucks 2nd Edition by Hal Blood Combined 1st & 2nd Books. This book is a revised and an updated version of the author’s first two books: Hunting Big Woods Bucks and Big Woods Bucks Volume II. In this newest edition, Hal combines both books into one easy-to-read and understand version, with highlights and new … Continued

Bob Leeman    – Fly Fishing Maine – Rivers, Brooks and Streams This book is a chance for you to go fishing with Himself, the Maine Dean of Fly Fishing. From Grand Lake Stream to the Mattawamkeag, Mopang, or Roach River, Bob will take you chapter-by-chapter to most of his favorite, life-tested rivers, brooks and streams. … Continued

Building A Strip Canoe by Gil Gilpatrick   Gil Gilpatrick has supervised the construction of more than 500 canoes in over 30 years of teaching Outdoor Resources in a vocational school. His friendly voice of experience addresses the novice or accomplished woodworker in easy step-by-step directions. Covering everything from safety in the boat shop to … Continued

Allagash by Gil Gilpatrick   Allagash – the name itself evokes a sense of awe and adventure that only this wilderness area can convey. In Allagash, Gil Gilpatrick skillfully weaves fact and fiction to whisk you back through time on this legendary waterway. The fact in this exciting book is based on careful research – the … Continued

Outdoor Adventure Trips by Gil Gilpatrick   Master Guide Handbook-Outdoor Adventure Trips takes you step-by-step through every stage of planning and conducting a successful outdoors experience. It’s packed with field-tested advice, handy checklists, real-life stories, and practical examples. Wilderness leadership skills are essential for anyone who plans to spend more than a day in the … Continued