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The Total Outdoorsman Manual

By T. Edward Nickens & The Editors of Field & Stream
The Total Outdoorsman Manual by T. Edward Nickens & The Editors of Field & Stream digital book - Fable

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The 10th anniversary edition of this comprehensive guide from the editors of Field & Stream includes a new chapter on the Total Outdoorsman Challenge.
 
The Total Outdoorsman Manual is the ultimate guidebook for the outdoors enthusiast. These hundreds of practical tips and techniques from T. Edward Nickens and the experts at Field & Stream magazine are guaranteed to improve your hunting, fishing, camping, and survival skills. This updated and expanded tenth anniversary edition includes a bonus chapter of new tricks and skills from Total Outdoorsman Challenge contestants.
 
In this guide, you will learn how to:
 
HUNT BETTER
Track a buck, make the toughest shots, master bowhunting and knife skills, and haul, butcher, and cook wild game.
 
FISH SMARTER
The best techniques for flyfishing, baitcasting, and spinning, as well as surefire ways to get the most out of your motorboat, canoe, or kayak.
 
CAMP ANYWHERE
Stay warm, eat well, and build a fire in any situation—and in record time.
 
SURVIVE ANYTHING
Whether you fall through thick ice, are swept away by a raging river, or find yourself facing an angry bear, these skills means the difference between life and death.

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3.5
“I picked this up at the library to learn knots and I'm interested in servivel skills. It was better than I anticipated. I'm not into camping, hunting, and fishing but I still read those parts. There's so much information in here. I think it's good for everyone to learn the basics of survival and roughing it even if you're not going to go camping because you never know what kind of situation you might find yourself in. There is a newer edition of this book. I would recommend looking for the newest addition if possible, if you're interested in this.”
“lots of detailed illustrations. I especially loved the many knots and specific uses for different situations...”

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