The Duck Hunter’s Handbook (1977, Third Printing), Bob Hinman | Winchester Press, B/W Photos, Waterfowl Hunting Outdoor Sports
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Here’s a field-tested classic for waterfowl hunting: Bob Hinman’s The Duck Hunter’s Handbook, published by Winchester Press.
Originally issued in 1974, this 1977 third printing covers guns, decoys, calling, setups, and real-world tactics.
Inside you’ll find clear black-and-white photos throughout, plus two vintage pamphlets the previous owner tucked inside for quick ID in the marsh.
Quick Specs
- Item Type: Hardcover book with dust jacket
- Material: Green cloth boards; paper text block; printed dust jacket
- Color: Green boards; multicolor hunting scene on jacket
- Origin or Maker: Winchester Press, New York
- Year or Era: 1977 (third printing; ©1974)
- GENRE: Hunting & Outdoor Sports / Waterfowl Hunting
- Language: English
- Identifiers: ISBN 0-87691-146-7; LCCN 74-78700
Edition & Features
- Edition/Printing: Third printing (1977), later printing
- Dust Jacket: Present
- Illustrations/Maps/Plates: B/W photographs throughout
- Extras: Two period pamphlets inserted by prior owner: “Ducks at a Distance: A Waterfowl Identification Guide” and Ducks Unlimited Waterfowler’s Guide (both pictured)
Condition Grade: Fair to Good
Notes: Dust jacket shows heavy wear: multiple edge tears, chips, creasing, and folds; jacket edges rolled. Boards with corner bumps; textblock edges age-toned. Interior pages look clean on a spot check with some page-tip creases from use; binding intact.
See all photos for detail, sold as pictured.
A 1977 third printing of Bob Hinman's Winchester Press handbook, for the waterfowler's shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
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- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
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