Desert Bighorn Sheep


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Desert Bighorn Sheep


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This guide summarizes pertinent literature on four topics of desert bighorn sheep ecology and management: (1) their water requirements and adaptations are compared with those of other desert-dwelling ungulates; (2) the effects of human activities such as mining, poaching, hunting, ranching, hiking, and urban encroachment are discussed; (3) diseases and disease control, specifically scabies and desert bighorn sinusitis, are reviewed; and (4) the relation of bighorn sheep to other resident wildlife is addressed.




The Great Wild Sheep Adventure


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It took eight years and multiple treks to some of North America's wildest places, but in the end Oklahoma author Leonard Hansen secured one of the greatest of outdoor accolades: the Grand Slam of North American Wild Sheep.In The Great Wild Sheep Adventure, Hansen recounts the steps he took to bring home the four species of rams--Dall, Rocky Mountain, Stone, and Desert--necessary to qualify for that prestigious designation. Along the way he shares his disappointments and triumphs as he travels to the Alaskan bush, the mountains of Wyoming and Canada's British Columbia, and the deserts of the Texas-Mexico border in search of these four species of elusive wild sheep.Written to entertain both active hunters as well as armchair adventurers, The Great Wild Sheep Adventure is both a how-to guide for those who aspire to the pinnacle of North American wild sheep hunting and a natural history adventure for those who love the outdoors. Hansen covers how to physically and mentally prepare for an adventure to such remote and exotic locales--sharing his exercise training regimen, his target practice routine, and his gear list. He also includes the rich history behind the places he visits, making this a history not only of hunters, but of soldiers, settlers, prospectors, and outlaws.Supporting Hansen's narrative are maps of the hunting sites and regions, as well as sixteen pages of color photographs from his various hunts--making it a complete record of one man's amazing adventure.




Desert Bighorn Sheep


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Mountain Sheep Hunting in British Columbia


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Laugh at the hilarious predicaments the author found himself in - or more truthfully put - put himself in. You will be guided through vicarious journeys that will educate you on the various aspects of mountain sheep hunting. Learn the tricks and methods that will enable you to have a successful sheep hunt. Resident and non-resident will greatly benefit from the suggestions and outlines provided by the author of over three decades of mountain hunting. From statistical data to all out school-of-hard knocks-experience you will reap the rewards of success no matter what your level of mountain experience is. This book is a virtual "how to" on all aspects of mountain sheep hunting. Follow the step-by-step guide for planning a sheep hunt. The author interviews a top sheep guide and a successful sheep outfitter and garnishes in-side information on locating sheep, where to look, how different weather patterns affect the rams and much more. You will be tutored on how to act when hunting with a guide; what to bring and what not to bring. Information on horn identification and what makes a good trophy. Over 30 coloured photographs depicting habitat, sheep and sheep hunters. For anyone contemplating a mountain sheep hunt in British Columbia and for everyone who has had the privilege of pursing one of the finest game animals in the world this book is a must-have addition for the novice and for the seasoned sheep hunter. Accompany the author on a self-guided mountain sheep hunt and experience the excitement of the final stalk. Written by a hunter who pounded the ground for nearly 40 years in his sojourns over varying terrain in search of the stately and magnificent wild sheep of British Columbia.










Deathwatch


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"An exciting novel of suspense, based on a fight to the finish between an honest and courageous young man and a cynical business tycoon who believes that anything can be had for a price."--Horn Book. An ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults, Edgar Allan Poe Mystery Writers Award, A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year, New York Public Library--Books for the Teen Age.