A Young Hunter's Guide to Waterfowling and Conservation - Softcover

Jim Spencer grew up in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and has been hunting ducks since age 12. He is a forester, wildlife biologist, and naturalist, and he is an experienced and accomplished hunter, fisherman, and trapper. His award-winning articles and newspaper columns have been published in more than 150 magazines and 85 newspapers. He lives in the Ozarks of eastern Arkansas. Duck Hunting Basics is his third book.

For young people ages 12-17, A Young Hunter's Guide to Waterfowling and Conservation is an easy-to-read primer on the sport of waterfowling. All the important information young adults need to gain admission into the exciting world of duck and goose hunting is covered, including gun safety and shooting basics, overall hunter safety, clothing and equipment, calling, and decoying, plus a tactics for hunting in a variety of settings and situations. More important, the book explains the whys of waterfowling, describing the history of the sport, as well as the history of the modern conservation movement and the important role hunters play in habitat conservation and wildlife management.