CONSERVATION CORNER
Books Just In Time For Christmas
by James L. Cummins

There is nothing better than a great book for Christmas.

The first book is Double Gobble, Reflections of a Turkey Hunter by Bobby Dale. Every hunter who has pursued the wild turkey can relate to the stories in this book.

Double Gobble is not simply another book on how to hunt turkeys. It is much more. It deals with the deeper aspects of the sport. After reading the book, Will Primos says, "This book puts in written form what turkey hunters already know and it will show a 'hope to be turkey hunter' what is so special about being a member of this elitist group."

Travel with Dale as he grows in the sport of turkey hunting. Laugh at his misadventures and warm to the special relationships he creates through hunting. This Mississippian has truly captured the essence of turkey hunting.

Double Gobble is a must read for anymore who enjoys heartwarming stories and the wild turkey. This 120 page hardcover book makes a perfect gift for the avid outdoorsman. Double Gobble, Reflections of a Turkey Hunter (ISBN 09425956 7) retails for $21.95. It is available through Bobby Dale (110 Ravenwood Cove, Tupelo, MS 38804, radwldturkey@yahoo.com, (888) 436 1401) and at many of your favorite neighborhood bookstores and gift shops.

Next, The Little Book of Big Bucks compiles more than 85 successful big buck hunting stories and photos. The Little Book of Big Bucks shares recent bow, gun and muzzleloader hunts as sent in by the magazine's readers. Published by Krause Publications, the book allows hunters to learn the stories behind the horns and also provides additional helpful resources.

The Little Book of Big Bucks contains 208 pages and 100 color photos. It is a paperback and measures 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. It (ISBN 087349723-6) retails for $12.99. It is available through Krause Publications (888) 457 2873 or www.krause.com and at many of your favorite neighborhood bookstores.

Successful Duck Hunting: A Look into the Heart of Waterfowling provides duck hunters with a fact filled collection of field proven tactics, strategies and techniques M.D. Johnson has gathered from his 26 years of waterfowling experience and would make another great Christmas gift. Successful Duck Hunting contains tips on duck identification, clothing, firearms and ammunition, as well as recipes. Entertaining real life stories help instruct veteran and novice alike in a "Why didn't I think of that?" style of teaching. The author's wife, Julia, an award winning outdoor photographer and avid waterfowler, contributed more than 150 outstanding images to the project.

Successful Duck Hunting is 144 pages with 150 color photos from Julia Johnson. A paperback, it measures 8 1/4 x 10 7/8 inches in size. Successful Duck Hunting (ISBN 087349215-3) retails for $24.95. It is available through Krause Publications (888) 457 2873 or www.krause.com and at many of your favorite neighborhood bookstores.