Complete Book of the Wild Turkey (Nature • Wildlife • Hunting) – 1976 Illustrated Hardcover

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Why Reach for This Guide

Curious about the strutting giant in your local woods—or planning a spring hunt? Roger M. Latham’s field-tested handbook covers everything from early Native lore to modern conservation wins.

Charts, photos, and real-world tips walk you through habitat, behavior, and smart, ethical hunting strategies.

Bonus: the previous owner’s notes add a personal touch to this book.

Inside the Covers

  • Full life story—history, habits, food sources, and predators.
  • Conservation success—how a near-vanished bird became a comeback story.
  • Practical hunting advice—calling, camouflage, and seasonal tactics.
  • Handwritten notes—extra observations left by a fellow turkey fan.

Edition Details

Detail Information
Author Roger M. Latham
Publisher Stackpole Books
Year 1976
Format Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages 228
Size 8.5 × 5.75 × 1 in (approx.)
ISBN 0-8117-0414-9
Genre Nature • Wildlife • Hunting
Condition Good vintage—dust jacket shows edge wear; boards solid; pages clean with owner notes in margins

Straightforward Pitch

If you like solid facts mixed with field smarts, this guide earns its space in your pack—or on your coffee table during turkey-season planning. Open to any chapter and head outside better prepared.

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