Turkey Tails And Tales From Across The Usa

Author : Tom Doc Weddle
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1457521075

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Turkey Tails and Tales from Across the Usa by Tom Doc Weddle Pdf

This book is a collection of stories written by one of America's most traveled and experienced turkey hunters; a man who has taken multiple toms from 49 states. Such a feat didn't come easily, so you might expect these pages to fairly drip with wise words of wisdom and sage advice on how to hunt those wily, elusive birds...and they do. However, "Doc" Weddle didn't write an instruction manual. Instead, he takes the reader on a trip down memory lane to recall exciting hunts which helped shape him into becoming the true "Turkey Man" that he is today. Novice or veteran readers alike will undoubtedly gain valuable knowledge here, but the author is first and foremost a storyteller, and he has written this book simply to entertain his audience in a manner reminiscent of outdoorsmen standing around campfires and sharing the colorful details of their hunts with cohorts and companions. Tom "Doc" Weddle is a carpenter from Bloomington, Indiana. Infected by the turkey hunting bug some 30 years ago, he is a man completely unable to resist the siren song of the wild turkey's mesmerizing gobble, and any springtime morning will likely find him in hot pursuit of his favorite gamebird. Unwilling to compromise those glorious months of March, April, or May by doing anything besides hunting, this fellow has long been one of the most die-hard turkey chasers in the nation. In fact, he stands tall amongst his peers by accounting for not just one, but two U.S. Slams (harvesting a wild turkey in every state except Alaska). Even more impressive is that Doc hunts without benefit of guides or outfitters, and the vast majority of his exploits take place on public lands. It won't hurt his feelings one bit if you call this guy a turkey hunting fanatic!

Author : Tom "Doc" Weddle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1735441937

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Turkey Tails and Tales from Across the USA by Tom "Doc" Weddle Pdf

This is the second book in a series of turkey hunting recollections written by Tom "Doc" Weddle. It details not only the excitement and thrills generated during his annual 12-week trek across America chasing after this greatest of gamebirds, but also many of the trials and tribulations suffered along the way. The author's first volume took his readers along for the ride as he learned the turkey hunting game from 1983-1993, and this one covers the years 1994-2000. Alternating chapters expound upon themes which he just feels like talking about. Weddle is one of the country's most traveled turkey hunters, so his stories and opinions will undoubtedly be of interest to anyone sharing in his springtime passions. Although the book wasn't designed as an instruction manual, there's a wealth of knowledge contained within its storytelling pages. Furthermore, the author's conversational style of writing makes for easy, enjoyable reading.Turkey hunters throughout the ages have always enjoyed sharing tales of their maddening encounters with an adversary so adept at making them look inept, and Weddle is a good storyteller who clearly reveres and honors that noble bird. He's also an astute student of the turkey hunting game and its traditions, and his writings reflect the same sort of values and desire to do things the "right" way as steered the old-time "Turkey Men" of the past. Those fellows fully understood how consistently losing to a bird-brained opponent was a perfectly acceptable outcome of any hunt, and Doc Weddle gets that, as well. After all, success in this sport can't be measured by the number of dead birds to a man's credit. Rather; it's the very difficulties encountered, and the experiences garnered along the path. Reading Doc's book will help you to see that.

Author : Tom "Doc" Weddle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1735441902

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Turkey Tails and Tales from Across the USA by Tom "Doc" Weddle Pdf

This book is a collection of stories written by one of America's most traveled and experienced turkey hunters; a man who has taken multiple toms from 49 states. Such a feat didn't come easily, so you might expect these pages to fairly drip with wise words of wisdom and sage advice on how to hunt those wily, elusive birds?and they do. However, "Doc" Weddle didn't write an instruction manual. Instead, he takes the reader on a trip down memory lane to recall exciting hunts which helped shape him into becoming the true "Turkey Man" that he is today. Novice or veteran readers alike will undoubtedly gain valuable knowledge here, but the author is first and foremost a storyteller, and he has written this book simply to entertain his audience in a manner reminiscent of outdoorsmen standing around campfires and sharing the colorful details of their hunts with cohorts and companions.The tales told between these covers will propel the reader across every geological region of the United States; from the hot, humid, jungle habitat of southern Florida, to the arid, cactus-laden plains of the desert southwest, and right on up into the snow-capped mountain states?plus, nearly everywhere else, in between! Whether Doc is chasing after the Rio Grande, Osceola, Eastern, or Merriam's subspecies, these accounts are bound to strike a chord with fellow turkey hunters, for they come straight from the heart of a man who has literally designed a life around hunting turkeys all spring long, and wherever he chooses to go. Additionally, there is an element of awe factor involved here, since just about every one of these tales take place on public lands. Few people would be willing to endure the hardships inherent in following such a difficult path, but our author prides himself on persevering through adverse conditions, and excelling in tough environments where others tread lightly, if at all. The reality is that he's been doing this very thing for over three decades, and never returns home without new and exciting stories to tell. His cooler usually contains fresh turkey meat, as well.

Author : Tom "Doc" Weddle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 173544197X

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Turkey Tails and Tales from Across the USA - Volume 4 by Tom "Doc" Weddle Pdf

Author : Tom "Doc" Weddle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1735441945

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Turkey Tails and Tales from Across the USA by Tom "Doc" Weddle Pdf

This is the third book in a series of turkey hunting recollections written by Tom "Doc" Weddle in which he chronologically details a life well-spent as one of America's most fervent "Turkey Men." Few people can boast of having accomplished what's known as a U.S. Super Slam...the taking of a wild turkey from all 49 states which support a spring hunting season. Weddle has three of these to his credit, and is almost finished with numbers four and five! This book covers the years 2001-2006, when he finished the first of those major undertakings, but don't look for this humble man to brag about what he's done. That's not Doc's style, and that's not who he is. This man is quite simply a turkey hunter to the center of his very soul, and this book is filled with stories which others so-afflicted can relate to and enjoy. It was 40 years ago when the author first heard the gobble of a wild turkey, and he freely admits to not being the same, since. Ordinary people can regulate how much time they spend hunting. Not Doc. The man leaves home in early March, and doesn't come back until June. During this timeframe he'll hunt in 10-12 states on average, but prides himself above any other accomplishment on how many mornings he gets to spend in pursuit of unheard gobbles coming from as-yet unexplored lands. Nearly all of these exploits occur on public ground, which only makes sense, because Weddle is as blue-collar as it gets. Not only does he enjoy rubbing elbows with the masses on properties that are open to everyone else, but he thrives on it. Doc's books take the reader along for the ride.

Author : LTC Clifton H. Deringer Jr. USA (Ret.) “Tip”
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781480935631

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A Tale of Tales of Tails by LTC Clifton H. Deringer Jr. USA (Ret.) “Tip” Pdf

A Tale of Tales of Tails: Animals in My Life by LTC Clifton H. Deringer Jr. USA (Ret.) “Tip” Sometimes the biggest impressions on a life can come in the form of a four-legged friend. In A Tale of Tales of Tails: Animals in My Life, LTC Clifton H. Deringer Jr. USA (Ret.) “Tip” recollects the beloved pets throughout his lifetime. Through his retellings, Deringer works to inspire love and happiness with four-legged companions.

Author : Livia Maria M. de Almeida,Ana Maria Portella,Margaret Read MacDonald
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2006-03-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780897899727

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Brazilian Folktales by Livia Maria M. de Almeida,Ana Maria Portella,Margaret Read MacDonald Pdf

A rich brew of more than 40 traditional Brazilian tales—from creation stories and stories of enchantment to animal and trickster tales—draws on the varied cultural traditions of indigenous peoples, people of African descent, those of European (and particularly Portuguese) descent, and mixtures of these groups. The stories are retold by today's accomplished Brazilian storytellers. Also includes background information on the country and the tales, color photographs, traditional recipes, and children's games. Brazil, the largest country in South America, covers a vast terrain that ranges from the tropical rain forests of the Amazon basin and upland farms, to towering mountains and sandy beaches; from highly populated urban centers to virtually inaccessible interior jungle regions. Its population is composed of indigenous peoples (e.g., Tupy, Kaxinawa, Taulipang), people of African descent, those of European (mostly Portuguese) descent, and mixtures of these groups. Drawing on the varied cultural traditions and ethnic diversity of the country, this collection offers readers a rich brew of traditional Brazilian tales—from creation stories and stories of enchantment to animal and trickster tales. More than 40 stories are included, along with background information, color photographs, recipes, and games. There are very few collections of Brazilian folktales currently available in English, and none with this depth and range. This is a wonderful treasury for storytellers, folklorists, and educators. Also a great resource for educators planning units on the Amazon rain forest! All grade levels.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : UIUC:30112071199050

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Consumers' Guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kevin Lovegreen
Publisher : Kevin Lovegreen
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-30
Category : Turkey hunting
ISBN : 9780985717919

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Turkey Tales by Kevin Lovegreen Pdf

Join Lucky Luke as he experiences all the joy and wonder of his first turkey hunt.

Author : Deborah B. Gewertz,Frederick Karl Errington
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780520260924

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Cheap Meat by Deborah B. Gewertz,Frederick Karl Errington Pdf

"Gewertz and Errington unpack the aspirations and anxieties, calculations and controversies that inhabit an inexpensive cut of fatty meat. Following the trail of sheep bellies from slaughterhouses in Australia and New Zealand to the plates of Pacific Islanders, they evenhandedly map the divergent perspectives of commercial traders, government officials, and ordinary consumers acting within a contested material and moral economy. Cheap Meat provides a startling view of how global food markets fashion the bodies and identities of people everywhere."--Robert J. Foster, author of Coca-Globalization: Following Soft Drinks from New York to New Guinea "Cheap Meat is a compelling example of how ethnography concerned with Oceania can elucidate broader questions in anthropology and the social sciences in general. Gewertz and Errington show the complexity of globalization by focusing on the most unlikely commodity. This work at once demonstrates how unfettered capitalism is able to use global circulation to literally convert one person's trash to another's treasure and how resilient Pacific Islanders refashion Western commodities to their own ends."--Paige West, Curator for the Pacific American Museum of Natural History

Author : Daisy Yuhas
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780760385623

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Kids' Field Guide to Birds by Daisy Yuhas Pdf

“An enticing entry point for new birders and a helpful reference for those with experience…my family and I won't be going on a hike without it!” —Clara Moskowitz, senior editor at Scientific American Get out and see the birds! With Kids’ Field Guide to Birds in hand, spot and learn about dozens of species of common birds—wherever your family is exploring. Featuring a bright, illustrative design, this guide offers accessible species profiles along with birding basics and a selection of activities to help you and your kids learn more about the birds found in cities, backyards, and various ecosystems. Fun facts appear throughout, and spotlights cover everything from protecting birds from window collisions to a fun bird-beak experiment. The species inside include many of North America’s most common birds in all sorts of settings: City Sights (Urban Birds): American Crow, American Robin, Cedar Waxwing, Chimney Swift, European Starling, Great-tailed Grackle, House Finch, House Sparrow, Killdeer, Mallard, Monk Parakeet, Peregrine Falcon, Red-tailed Hawk, Rock Pigeon Birds and Blooms (Garden, Park, and Feeder Visitors): American Goldfinch, Anna’s Hummingbird, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Bullock’s Oriole, Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Chipping Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Eastern Phoebe, Gray Catbird, House Wren, Indigo Bunting, Painted Bunting, Mourning Dove, Northern Cardinal, Northern Mockingbird, Pine Siskin, Purple Finch, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Song Sparrow, Tree Swallow, Tufted Titmouse, Western Bluebird, White-breasted Nuthatch, White-throated Sparrow Freshwater Fans (Lake, River, and Marsh Birds): Bald Eagle, Belted Kingfisher, Canada Goose, Common Loon, Common Yellowtail, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, Osprey, Red-winged Blackbird, Sandhill Crane, Wood Duck Seabirds and Shorebirds (Coastal Birds): Brown Pelican, Common Tern, Royal Tern, Great Egret, Herring Gull, Roseate Spoonbill, Sanderling, Snowy Plover, White Ibis, Wood Stork Desert Dwellers (Arid-Climate Birds): Cactus Wren, Gambel’s Quail, Greater Roadrunner, Pyrrhuloxia, Vermilion Flycatcher Wide-Open Spaces (Birds in Fields, Plains, and Prairies): American Kestrel, Barn Owl, Barn Swallow, Burrowing Owl, Eastern Kingbird, Greater Sage-Grouse, Loggerhead Shrike, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Snowy Owl, Swainson’s Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Western Meadowlark, Forest Friends (Woodland Birds): Barred Owl, Common Raven, Downy Woodpecker, Great Horned Owl, Northern Flicker, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-eyed Vireo, Western Screech-Owl, Western Tanager, Wild Turkey Return to this captivating and essential reference again and again as you make amazing birding memories!

Author : Christine Heinrichs
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781616732127

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How to Raise Poultry by Christine Heinrichs Pdf

Prized for their feathers or eggs, raised for their meat or their beauty or simply for fun, poultry of a dazzling array of sorts and sizes have a place in the heart of farmers, ranchers, and bird fanciers alike. If you want to raise fowl—of whatever kind and for whatever reason—this book is the perfect place to begin. Poultry expert Christine Heinrichs lays out the distinctions between waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans), turkeys, gamebirds (peafowl, pheasants, quail, and others), ratites (ostriches, emus, and rheas), and pigeons. She then clearly details the very different requirements for raising each species, from feeding and housing to husbandry and health, to showing and marketing and legal concerns. Whether you’re thinking of starting a flock or acquiring a few feathered friends, this handy guide tells you everything you need to know to raise healthy poultry for pleasure or profit—or both. Breed Guide & Selection Proper Care & Healthy Feeding Building Facilities & Fencing

Author : Ron Jolly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798606422784

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Memories of Spring by Ron Jolly Pdf

For turkey hunters the arrival of spring is anxiously anticipated. Redbud and dogwood blossoms color winter-weary woods and thunderous wild turkey gobbles greet the dawn. In all of hunting, there is nothing quite like the relationship between a turkey gobbler and a turkey hunter. It's a connection that's difficult to explain and nearly impossible to understand, unless you're a turkey hunter. Author, Ron Jolly, has spent nearly six decades hunting wild turkeys with gun and camera, developing a unique perspective on the relationship and the passion that drives turkey hunters. Memories of Spring is a collection of stories written about memorable turkeys, people and experiences that shaped the author and molded him into one of America's most respected turkey hunting experts. Read the inspiring story of a hunter who rises above his physical limitations to be successful, then types his version of the story using a pencil held in his teeth. The book features tales of gobblers that earned nicknames like Devil Turkey, Rude Robert and Pencil Beard. Learn the difference between Character Turkeys and Grudge Turkeys, those frustratingly wary gobblers that achieve such lofty status by humiliating hunters. Tes Randle Jolly's award winning photography illustrates Memories of Spring, capturing the essence and beauty of the wild turkey, complimenting the author's work in this sure-to-be classic book. About The Author Louisiana born, Ron Jolly's passion for everything turkey began as a boy when his father taught him the do's and don'ts of hunting wild turkeys. Since those early years he has traveled the country hunting, videoing and photographing them. He produced 20 feature turkey hunting videos from hunts in over 20 states. In 1988 Jolly became the producer for The Truth Video Series by Primos with credits for The Truth About Spring Turkey Hunting, Volumes 2-8. It was during those years Jolly first began sharing his turkey hunting passion, knowledge and expertise through writing. A master storyteller, his award winning articles appear in major outdoor and hunting publications in print and online. Jolly's entertaining writing style puts his readers right alongside him on hunts to experience the thrills, frustrations, successes and failures. The author's deep love and respect for America's grand bird and ability to spin a memorable hunting tale ensure Memories of Spring will be an entertaining and thoughtful read. Recently, the author was awarded the high honor of induction into the National Wild Turkey Federations's Grand National Hall of Fame. The February 15, 2020 ceremony will take place in Nashville, TN during the annual NWTF Convention.

Author : Jennifer L. Kroll
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781598845983

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Wings and Tales by Jennifer L. Kroll Pdf

Parents and teachers can use this book to engage children with the world outside by opening their eyes to fascinating common bird species. Once upon a time, common bird species all had well-known stories associated with them. Legends and folklore about birds abound in almost every culture. It's likely their ability to fly, their beauty and grace, their distinctive and puzzling calls, and the fact that they live all around us is what makes them popular subjects for fables. This book presents a sampling of traditional bird tales retold in a fresh way that makes them especially relevant and memorable for today's children. Each story is complemented by a "Feathered Fact File," a "Backyard Bird Watching Tip" for kids, a classroom/home school activity suggestion, and a story sharing suggestion for parents and teachers. The teaching activities are designed with flexibility so that they may be used to either introduce new concepts of science and math or reinforce familiar concepts in a hands-on fashion. Reading selections are written at third to fourth grade reading levels, but are designed to engage both younger listeners and older readers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Children's literature
ISBN : UOM:39015058376222

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A Basic Book Collection for Elementary Grades by Anonim Pdf

... Providing an annotated list of approximately one thousand standard children's books, including classics, which would be useful in buying for the first nine grades ...