bowhunting

"Hunting was an important part of the heritage of Boone Mason's family. Boone hoped more than anything to add to their list of achievements with a remarkable story of his own, bagging the ghost buck for a record-breaking trophy. Will thirteen-year-old Boone Mason find the faith to believe he can make the shot? Or will he choose to believe the old man who taunted him in his dreams, telling him he didn't have what it takes to bring the buck down?"--Back cover.

Explores the techniques and equipment needed for bowhunting, provides background information on hunting regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation.

Hunting game with a bow and arrow, or bowhunting, has been around for thousands of years. Readers will love learning about the basics of bowhunting, how to stay safe while hunting, and more.

People have hunted since the beginning of humankind, using many different methods and tools. Readers will enjoy learning about hunting in the past and in the present. They will learn about different kinds of hunting tools, where they can hunt, and which hunting methods work best for different game. Exciting text is aided by sidebars and fact boxes to give readers a deep understanding of the sport of hunting. Full-color photographs and fact-filled text will connect readers to nature and encourage respect for conserving the balance of the natural world.

Readers will learn about the gear bow hunters use and get step-by-step instructions on how to safely shoot a bow and arrow.

Presents instructions for over thirty simple woodworking projects including game poles, tree stands, blinds, bow racks, and items made with antlers.

Thirteen-year-old Juniper travels to Alaska to take part in a bowhunt in the Tongass National Forest, and when she ends up on the hunt with local boy Ben they both have to learn to work together and respect each other's skills if they want to succeed.

"Whether it's a rabbit, a deer, or something even bigger, nothing is more exciting than the thrill of the hunt. This is especially true when your weapon requires the skill and precision of a bow and arrow. Readers will learn about the gear bow hunters use and get step-by-step instructions on how to safely shoot a bow and arrow"--Provided by publisher.

"The moment has come for Luke to put all his skills, determination, and luck together to make the stalk of his life, on the old drop tine buck. Join Luke and his dad as they travel to Alberta, Canada, for their first archery mule deer hunt. This adventure is another amazing journey where new friends are made, life lessons are learned, and exciting hunting action is around every corner"--Back cover.

Discusses the history and techniques of bowhunting.