Ghost Grizzlies

Author : David Petersen
Publisher : Booktango
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781468946499

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Ghost Grizzlies by David Petersen Pdf

By 1952 it was thought the grizzly bear had been wiped out in Colorado, pushed to oblivion by predator-phobic sheep ranchers and government trappers. Even so, through the mid-1900s, ghostly stories of grizzly sightings continued to haunt remote corners of the dark-timbered San Juan Mountains in the southern-most part of the state. Then, one spooky September evening in 1979, a flesh-and-blood Grizzly sow was surprised on its daybed in the South San Juans by a bowhunter ... and the rest, as they say, is history. Or is it? As author and veteran outdoorsman David Petersen takes us along on his quest for evidence of "the next 'last' Colorado grizzly," we find ourselves enjoying a masterful mystery unfolding, character by adventure, page by riveting page. Although Ghost Grizzlies is set in Colorado, it stands as a timeless metaphor for every wild place and creature that finds itself under the gun of human encroachment still today. This revised third edition has a new cover, 12 new pages of photos, and updates.

Author : Frank Van Nuys
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780700621316

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Varmints and Victims by Frank Van Nuys Pdf

It used to be: If you see a coyote, shoot it. Better yet, a bear. Best of all, perhaps? A wolf. How we've gotten from there to here, where such predators are reintroduced, protected, and in some cases revered, is the story Frank Van Nuys tells in Varmints and Victims, a thorough and enlightening look at the evolution of predator management in the American West. As controversies over predator control rage on, Varmints and Victims puts the debate into historical context, tracing the West's relationship with charismatic predators like grizzlies, wolves, and cougars from unquestioned eradication to ambivalent recovery efforts. Van Nuys offers a nuanced and balanced perspective on an often-emotional topic, exploring the intricacies of how and why attitudes toward predators have changed over the years. Focusing primarily on wolves, coyotes, mountain lions, and grizzly bears, he charts the logic and methods of management practiced by ranchers, hunters, and federal officials Broad in scope and rich in detail, this work brings new, much-needed clarity to the complex interweaving of economics, politics, science, and culture in the formulation of ideas about predator species, and in policies directed at these creatures. In the process, we come to see how the story of predator control is in many ways the story of the American West itself, from early attempts to connect the frontier region to mainstream American life and economics to present ideas about the nature and singularity of the region.

Author : Gary Turbak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Grizzly bear
ISBN : 1610603982

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Grizzly Bears by Gary Turbak Pdf

Author : David Petersen
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1555662951

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Heartsblood by David Petersen Pdf

In Heartsblood, nationally acclaimed nature writer and veteran outdoorsman David Petersen draws clear distinctions between true hunting and contemporary hunter behavior, praising what's right about the former and damning what's wrong with the latter, as he seeks to render the terms "hunter" and "anti-hunter" palpable.

Author : David Petersen
Publisher : Henry Holt
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Science
ISBN : 0805031170

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Ghost Grizzlies by David Petersen Pdf

Discusses the possibility of a remnant grizzly population still living in the wilds of Colorado's San Juan Mountains

Author : David E. Brown
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0806128801

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The Grizzly in the Southwest by David E. Brown Pdf

In this lively, historically accurate account, David E. Brown chronicles the demise of the grizzly bear in the Southwest. He presents the personal narratives of those who knew grizzlies, accounts of hunters and administrators in wildlife management agencies, and the popular legends and lore of the grizzly that one would hear around the campfire. Scientists, Southwest historians, and those interested in America’s wildlife will appreciate this readable study of the bear’s life history and of the unique spirit of adventure associated with the grizzly bear-a spirit that passed from southwest game ranges with the expirpation of the species in the first half of this century. This edition includes a new foreword by Charles Jonkel and a new preface, in which the author discusses the latest developments in the debate over the grizzly’s place in the Southwest.

Author : Michael Newton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780313359071

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Hidden Animals by Michael Newton Pdf

A global survey of unknown creatures reported by thousands of eyewitnesses—creatures that have either been verified, refuted, or are still being examined by scientific researchers. Hidden Animals: A Field Guide to Batsquatch, Chupacabra, and Other Elusive Creatures welcomes readers into the fascinating world of cryptozoology—the scientific pursuit of legendary creatures that sometimes reveals hoaxes and sometimes identifies real, previously unknown species. Compiled by Michael Newton, author of the acclaimed Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology, it is the first comprehensive guide covering the crossroads of zoology and folklore written for both the young and the young at heart. Organized by type of creature type, such as giant animals, missing links, and living fossils, Hidden Animals surveys various beings reported and pursued worldwide from ancient times to the present, in every corner of the globe. In the process, it relates classic myths and legends to identified flesh-and-blood animals. Readers will be captivated by both the scientific evidence supporting the existence of specific cryptids and the exposure of notorious frauds or cases of mistaken identity.

Author : Kevin Van Tighem
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781927330579

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Bears by Kevin Van Tighem Pdf

Fear of bears seems almost to be part of what it is to be human. Our species emerged out of the depths of time into a world already populated by these great carnivores. Before we mastered iron and later developed firearms, we had few defences against bears—only watchful caution and elaborate ceremonies and sacrifices to ward off fear. Where human populations grow, bears have traditionally dwindled or disappeared. But when we return to the wild, to places where bears still survive, all our primeval fears awaken again. The risk of an automobile accident on the way to bear country far outstrips the risk of a close-range encounter with a bear, but it’s the bear that worries us as we hurtle down the pavement at a hundred kilometres an hour. In this timely and sensitive book, Kevin Van Tighem calls on decades of experience, knowledge and understanding in order to enlighten readers about our relationship with and attitude toward bears. Along the way we are confronted with the realities confronting these great animals as a result of our ever-expanding human population and their ever-shrinking natural habitat. Through historical research, field observation, practical advice, personal anecdotes and an array of stunning photos, Van Tighem has written a comprehensive book that is meant to demystify bears in order to promote a deeper understanding of these powerful yet vulnerable creatures.

Author : Chuck Morgan
Publisher : Charles E Morgan
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781734842425

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Crime Conspiracy, A Buck Taylor Novel by Chuck Morgan Pdf

Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent Buck Taylor and his team have been involved in some strange cases, but their two most recent cases might be their most unusual, yet. While Buck’s team searches for a missing Native American woman, Buck must cut through the clutter of conspiracy theories galore to investigate the mysterious deaths of several hikers. Human skeletons, dermestid beetles, hidden bunkers and sonic weapons lead the team to two different conclusions. One crime may prove to be the perfect crime and the other reveals a Cold War secret that will send chills up and down your spine.

Author : David Petersen
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781627798884

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On the Wild Edge by David Petersen Pdf

"Opinionated and iconoclastic, Petersen writes with humor and a well-honed craft that will delight fans of Edward Abbey." -Library Journal (starred review) Twenty-five years ago David Petersen and his wife, Caroline, pulled up stakes, trading Laguna Beach, California, for a snug hand-built cabin in the wilderness. Today he knows that mountain land as intimately as anyone can know his home. Petersen conflates a quarter century into the adventures of four high-country seasons, tracking the rigors of survival from the snowmelt that announces the arrival of spring to the decline and death of autumn and winter that will establish the fertile ground needed for next year's rebirth. In the past we listened to Henry David Thoreau or Aldo Leopold; today it is Petersen's turn. His observations are lyrical, scientific, and from the heart. He reinforces Thoreau's dictum: "in wildness is the preservation of the earth." In prose rich with mystery and soul, his words are a plea for the survival of the remnant wilderness. "Many of us would like to live a life of greater intention and simplicity, but few can and even fewer do. David Petersen is one of those rare human beings among us who lives a wild life with a cultured mind . . . [He] has created a map all of us can follow."-Terry Tempest Williams, author of The Open Space of Democracy

Author : Matt Bille
Publisher : Hangar 1 Publishing
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : PKEY:6610000321216

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Of Books and Beasts by Matt Bille Pdf

In the controversial field of cryptozoology, plagued by long-lost accounts and internet fantasies, the essential core of usable information is largely maintained in books. Science writer and cryptozoology researcher Matt Bille offers 400 reviews of significant books in cryptozoology, supporting sciences like biology, and cryptozoological fiction. Matt’s selections, based on 45 years of reading and writing on zoology and cryptozoology, favor reliable science and history, providing an essential foundation for enthusiasts and skeptics alike. The search for unknown animals starts here. "Looking for a concise but reliable survey of the most noteworthy cryptozoological books past and present? Look no further - here it is!" - Dr. Karl P. N. Shuker, Zoologist

Author : David Petersen
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1555661874

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The Nearby Faraway by David Petersen Pdf

earth writers, "The Nearby Faraway" reads like an abridged autobiography of the writer's life and travels (both geographical and spiritual). A dedicated naturalist and writer's writer, David Petersen spends a lot of time outdoors in the Rocky Mountain West. His most recent titles include "Ghost Grizzlies" and "A Hunter's Heart".

Author : Andrew Gulliford
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780806145532

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Outdoors in the Southwest by Andrew Gulliford Pdf

More college students than ever are majoring in Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Education, or Adventure Education, but fewer and fewer Americans spend any time in thoughtful, respectful engagement with wilderness. While many young people may think of adrenaline-laced extreme sports as prime outdoor activities, with Outdoors in the Southwest, Andrew Gulliford seeks to promote appreciation for and discussion of the wild landscapes where those sports are played. Advocating an outdoor ethic based on curiosity, cooperation, humility, and ecological literacy, this essay collection features selections by renowned southwestern writers including Terry Tempest Williams, Edward Abbey, Craig Childs, and Barbara Kingsolver, as well as scholars, experienced guides, and river rats. Essays explain the necessity of nature in the digital age, recount rafting adventures, and reflect on the psychological effects of expeditions. True-life cautionary tales tell of encounters with nearly disastrous flash floods, 900-foot falls, and lightning strikes. The final chapter describes the work of Great Old Broads for Wilderness, the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, and other exemplars of “wilderness tithing”—giving back to public lands through volunteering, stewardship, and eco-advocacy. Addressing the evolution of public land policy, the meaning of wilderness, and the importance of environmental protection, this collection serves as an intellectual guidebook not just for students but for travelers and anyone curious about the changing landscape of the West.

Author : Jack Olsen
Publisher : Crime Rant Books
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Night of the Grizzlies by Jack Olsen Pdf

For more than half a century, grizzly bears roamed free in the national parks without causing a human fatality. Then in 1967, on a single August night, two campers were fatally mauled by enraged bears -- thus signaling the beginning of the end for America's greatest remaining land carnivore. Night of the Grizzlies, Olsen's brilliant account of another sad chapter in America's vanishing frontier, traces the causes of that tragic night: the rangers' careless disregard of established safety precautions and persistent warnings by seasoned campers that some of the bears were acting "funny"; the comforting belief that the great bears were not really dangerous -- would attack only when provoked. The popular sport that summer was to lure the bears with spotlights and leftover scraps -- in hopes of providing the tourists with a show, a close look at the great "teddy bears." Everyone came, some of the younger campers even making bold enough to sleep right in the path of the grizzlies' known route of arrival. This modern "bearbaiting" could have but one tragic result…

Author : Backpacker Magazine
Publisher : Active Interest Media
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Best of BACKPACKER 2013 by Backpacker Magazine Pdf

Table of Contents: 200 Miles, 300 Stairways, 2,000 Intersections…One Brand New Thru-Hike By Dan Koeppel All Quiet on the Western Front By Brian Mockenhaupt Home of the Giants By Michael Lanza Nirvana Now! By Steve Friedman The Path to Shangri-La By Mark Jenkins Testing the Waters By Majka Burhardt Treasure Island By Ted Alvarez The Truth About Bears By Ted Alvarez Trek-a-palooza By Evelyn Spence Hai Country by Ted Alvarez By Foot and By Float By Molly Loomis