Synopsis
Open the pages of "Primitive Pursuit" and a billowing cloud of burning powder swirls you through the Adirondack peaks and wisps you to northern and western adventure. Accompany Peter Schoonmaker as the black powder heritage of centuries past saturates his modern-day hunts. Not only will you taste the challenge of the muzzleloader, but you'll experience Peter's passion and deep understanding of the hunt. "Primitive Pursuit" is one of those rare books that rises well above "entertainment". It is an experience--a weaving of the history and lore of yesterday into muzzleloader hunting today. Experience the lure of muzzleloader hunting. Order your copy now!
Primitive Pursuit contains 166 illustrated pages and 22 chapters: Foreword by Sam Fadala / The Right Attitude / Evolution of a Deer Hunter / Short Seasons and Single Shots / An Experience in Heritage / Caribou Adventures / Powder River Basin Pronghorns / There Comes a Time / The New Boomer's Baptism / The Eyes of the Beholder / Muzzleloader Mule Deer Challenge / Thunder Boomer Bull / Bear in Mind / The Sound of the Hounds / Small Game Tactics for Big Game Success / Grouse, Pheasants, Woodcock & Old Hemlock / Big Game Sets / The Weight of Success / La Garita Siesta / Pennsylvania Flintlock Fun / Dream Elk / On Your Person/ln the Field / Right Places/Right Times
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About the Author
Pete Schoonmaker is an avid outdoorsman who has a special love for muzzleloader hunting. Schoonmaker began writing muzzleloader hunting articles in 1981. His in-the-field articles emphasize the enjoyment and increased appreciation of the hunt. He is field editor for the Whitetails Unlimited, Inc., publication, "The Deer Trail" and a feature muzzleloading writer for "The Trapper & Predator Caller". Pete resides with his wife Christine in Gloversville, New York, in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains.
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Primitive Pursuit
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Beaver Pond, Greenville, 1992
ISBN 10: 1881399052
ISBN 13: 9781881399056
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Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, Canada
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good ++. Walt McCurdy (illustrator). First Edition. SUBTITLED ; ` Stories Afield of Muzzleloader Rifle Hunting '. 140 pages of tales from Labrador, Wyoming, and elsewhere detailing thestyle of hunting that was prevalent 150 years ago - a single shot. Sepia tone drawings of bear hounds and game sets, etc. by McCurdy. Learn about : woodlot, longrifles, Black Magic, Chimney Butte, and Skip Vickerson. Cond : Paper wrapper is buff coloured with brown lettering and drawings. Front cover illustration features the hammer portion of a blackpowder gun and a rack of deer horns. Tight, bright, and clean. No names, no marks. Giftable !! Quote (p. 92) : " Deer and bear will approach the scented area much in the same manner. They will instinctively circle and approach from downwind. Thread dangling from the front ramrod thimble of your muzzleloader will detect the slightest air current and tell you which ._._._. ." Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 008064
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