Waingrow, Jeff. American Wildfowl Decoys, A History and Collector's Guide. Avenel, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Outlet. 1989. 1st ed. Fine in Fine dj. ISBN: 0517680173. hunting,decoys,collecting,vintage,shorebirds,ducks,geese,crows. $18

Walden, Howard L., II. Upstream & Down. Premier Press. 1985. #685/3000, leatherbound, gilt stamped and aeg with marker ribbon. The Premier Press books were splendidly made with fancy endpapers, raised hubs, pigskin leather, the works. Walden is one of those writers you feel you know, and his writing is more like him talking with you. Join him on some fine trout streams… A great read! Illustrated with color prints and line drawings by Milton C. Weiler. Blue leather with gilt decoration. One tiny rub to top of spine is all that keeps this copy from being Mint. $45

Walden, Howard L., II. Big Stony. Derrydale Press. 1993. Walden is one of those writers you feel you know, and his writing is more like him talking with you. Join him on some fine trout streams. A great read! Illustrated with color prints and line drawings by Milton C. Weiler. Dark blue leather with gilt decoration and color patse down medallion on front cover. Mint in publisher's shrink wrap. $25

Walden, Howard L., II. Upstream & Down. Derrydale Press. 1993. Walden is one of those writers you feel you know, and his writing is more like him talking with you. Join him on some fine trout streams. A great read! Illustrated with color prints and line drawings by Milton C. Weiler. Dark blue leather with gilt decoration and color patse down medallion on front cover. Mint in publisher's shrink wrap. $30

WATERMAN, CHARLEY. THE HUNTER'S WORLD. 1976, STATED 1ST. 4to, 250pp, W/ 300 ILLUS, MANY IN COLOR. INCLUDES BIG GAME, WATERFOWL AND SMALL GAME. MASTERFUL! FV $20

WATERMAN, CHARLEY. HUNTING IN AMERICA. 1973, 1ST. 4to, 250pp. "FROM INDIANS TO TODAY'S SPORTSMAN: THE EPIC STORY OF GAME AND FIREARMS." 100'S OF COLOR PHOTOS. VF $20

Waterman, Charles F. Hunting Upland Birds. 1972. Winchester Press. 1st ed. 310pp. Covers bobwhite, desert, mountain and valley quail, pheasant, Hungarian partridge, chukar, doves, pigeons, ruffed grouse, woodcock, snipe, prairie grouse, ptarmigan, rabbits, squirrels, turkeys, guns, dogs, places to hunt. Wow! All in one book. Fine w/o dj. $20

Waterman, Charles. Ridge Runners and Swamp Rats. Amwell Press. 1983. 1st edition signed by author. #661/1000. Illustrated with original art by Shepard H. Foley. Come along with Charles on his rambles for trout, bass, chukar, ducks, partridge, quial, mule deer, wild sheep and much more! Very fine in very fine slipcase. tarpon, trout, bass, chukar, ducks, partridge, quial, mule deer, wild sheep, wood duck, hunting, dogs, pointers, upland game birds, brown trout, salmon, fishing. $60

WATERS, TOM F. TIMBERDOODLE TALES. 1993, 1ST. IT TAKES A BIG MAN TO ADMIT THAT HE GOES INTO THE WOODS ARMED ONLY WITH A DOG, A SHOTGUN AND SOMETIMES A COMPANION TO SEEK WOODCOCK WITH THE INTENTION TO REDUCE THEM TO POSSESSION. WATERS DOES. COME TO THINK OF IT, SO DO I. IF YOU DO, READ THIS BOOK. THERE ARE SOME GROUSE IN HERE ALSO. VERY WELL WRITTEN, AND DIFFERENT SLANT ON THE PERSUIT OF THIS WONDERFUL LITTLE GAME BIRD. ILLUS BY CHARLES J JOHNSTON. VF $35

Weaver, Richard D. Grouse Dogs, A Professional Trainer's Journal. Countrysport Press. 2005. 1st edition. 148pp, photos. This is not a training book, but rather the journal of a professional dog trainer and a dyed in the wool grouse hunter. It is well worth reading. 0892726520. Brand New in new dj. $25

Wetmore, Alexander. Water, Prey, and Game Birds of North America. 1965. 1st ed. 464pp. Lots of photos and drawings, all in color. Also included at the back are 6 records (in a 12p. Booklet) of bird sounds! All still intact. Very informative book to read or just for browsing or reference. Very Fine in vg+ dj. $23

Wieland, Terry. Spanish Best, 2nd ed. The Fine Shotguns of Spain. 2002. 2nd, Revised Edition. 352pp. A completely updated guide to the wonderful shotguns and gunmakers of Spain. Over 150 color photos! Terry discusses design and assembly of these fine guns. Long awaited, this second edition is HERE NOW! Vf in VF dj. $60

Wieland, Terry. Spanish Best, 2nd ed. The Fine Shotguns of Spain. 2002. 2nd, Revised Edition. 352pp. A completely updated guide to the wonderful shotguns and gunmakers of Spain. Over 150 color phots! Terry discusses design and assembly of these fine guns. Long awaited, this second edition is HERE NOW! As new in as new dj. ISBN: 089272546X $60

WILKINSON, FREDERICK. ANTIQUE GUNS AND GUN COLLECTING. 1974, 1ST. 96pp, 4to. WELL ILLUS. LOTS OF OLD GUNS, REALLY OLD. FINE $18

Williams, Ben Ames. The Happy End. Derrydale Press. 240pp. Illus by Churchill Ettinger. It is unusual to have an author of outdoor stories who is also a renonwed literary author. Mr Williams is on such. His writings are alive and witty, sometimes too alive. Read about hunting, for upland brids-bobwhite, turkey, woodcock, grouse and fishing with a fly for salmon and trout, among other stories of the great outdoors. Dark blue leather with gilt decoration and stampings. Fine, no dj as issued. $25

Williamson, F. Phillips, editor. The Waterfowl Gunner's Book. 1986. 1st trade ed. 282pp. Illus by my old friend, Donald, Doc, Shoffstall. An anthology of 29 chapters by various author covering waterfowling from the 1850s to 1978. Mr. Williamson gives interesting background info in his introductions to each chapter. I guess you can be a waterfowler without this book, but it is more fun with it! Not a how too, but a when, why and where book. Meeting new authors will give you other books to search out. As New in as new slipcase. $55

Willow Creek Press, edited by Steve Smith. Encyclopedia of North American Sporting Dogs. 2002. 1st ed. Willow Creek Press. Written by sportsmen for sportsmen. 4to (12" tall). Whether you want to check out the characteristics of various breeds or check out the background of your favorite breed, the info is in here. How to read a pedigree. Retrievers, flushers, pointers, and hounds are all included, both the well known breeds as well as the less well known. Lots of lavish photos, drawings and info for research, study or relaxed reading. New in New dj hunting, dogs, dog, flusher, flushing, retriever, retrieving, hounds, scent, sight, beagle, basset, fox, bluetick, redbone, pointer, pointers, pointing, English, setter, American, German, shorthaired, labrador, golden, Chesapeake, water, spaniel, boykin, springer, and many more! $45

WILLOW CREEK PRESS. JUST LABS. TEXT BY STEVE SMITH AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY DALE SPARTAS. 10"X8" W/ 203 COLOR PHOTOS OF THESE WONDERFUL ANIMALS. VF $35

Willow Creek Press. Temple Wilderness, A Collection of Thoughts and Images On Our Spiritual Bond with the Earth. Willow Creek Press. 1996. 1st ed. 176pp, 4to. A pretty neat book--see, hear and feel the howl of the wolf, the upstream salmon run, the majesty of the sequoias, the mountains, the beauty of flowers and many other wonders we cherish in our souls. New in new dj. ISBN: 1572230517 nature,wilderness,salmon,trout,wolves,elk,pronghorn,antelope,birds,flowers. $29.50

WINTER, GALEN, EDITOR. 500 WILD GAME AND FISH RECIPES. 1985. 4to, 165pp. CARD COVERS. VF $13.95

WOLFF, DICK. PARTING SHOTS. 1987, 1ST. LTD ED OF 1000 BY AMWELL IN THEIR USUAL SPECTACULAR TRADITION. SIGNED,NUMBERED, LEATHERBOUND, GILT DECORATED VOLUME IN SLIPCASE. LIGHTER READINGS ON OUR FAVORITE SUBJECTS. ILLUS BY MIKE WATSON. ENJOYABLE. VF $75

Wolters, Richard A. Game Dog, A Concise NEW Training Method, The Hunter's Retriever for Upland Birds and Waterfowl. 1983, 1987. 1st ed, later printg. Epilogue by Gene Hill. Dick was a most amazing trainer. I have used his methods, exclusively, for over 25 years. Why? Because they are easy, make sense, and work. The dog has fun, too. As New in as new dj. $20

Wolters, Richard A. The Labrador Retriever, the History... the People. Petersen. 1981, 1st. edn. 200pp, folio. From the dj flap: If you own or have ever owned a Labrador Retriever, you will love and appreciate your dog even more after you have read this book."" 36 color illustrations by such as illustrations by Ogden Pleissner, Bob (Robert K) Abbett; Edwin Magargee; Chet Reneson; Tom Hennessey; Edwin Landseer; Ward Blinks; Peter Corbin; Milt Weiler; Maynard Reece; Marguerite Kirmse; Owen Gromme; John Cowan; Diana Charles; Tara Moore; Herb Strasser; Richard Amundsen; Ralph McDonald. Also old photos of those who contributed to the breed, and many b&w illus. A cornerstone book for the Lab owner's library. ISBN: 803702. $48

Woolner, Frank. Grouse and Grouse Hunting. 1972. 1st ed. 8vo, 192pp w/ index. Photos. The history, habits, hatitat, and methods of hunting one of America's great game birds. One of the best books on the subject, and an entertaining read. Book is nr fine. Has small smudge on outside edge of last pages--does not penetrate inside. DJ is worn at edges, has some tears, but intact, vg-. Book is vg. $30

Woolner, Frank Timberdoodle! A Thorough, Practical Guide to the American Woodcock and Woodcock Hunting Crown. 1974. 1st ed. Hardcover. 168pp w/ index. Photos. A must have for anyone interested in this great little game bird. Includes natural history of the woodcock and how to hunt them, dogs, guns, clothing, etc. One of the finest books on the subject! Fine in Fine, plastic sleeve, dj, exc+ hunting, game, birds, dogs, upland, bird, woodcock, ruffed, grouse $35 4/23/2009

Wright, Bruce S. High Tide and an East Wind, The Life story of the Black Duck. 1954. Stated 1st ed. Stackpole and Wildlife Mangaement Institute. Here is the life cycle of the black duck, as told by a scientist who is also an able writer. Illus with photos and with line drawing by Peter Ward. Map on front and back endpapers. Fine in vg dj. $35

WRIGHT, HELEN AND RAPPORT, SAMUEL, EDITORS. GREAT ADVENTURES WITH WILD ANIMALS. 1967, 1ST. INCLUDES SOME OF THE GREATS--AKELEY, CORBETT, HUNTER, ERNEST THOMPSON SETON, WM BEEBE, COUSTEAU, AND MORE. 308pp. INSIDE DJ AND INSIDE COVER WATER STAINED, BUT DON'T DEVALUE BOOK. PICTORIAL COVER IS SAME ILLUS AS DJ. NR FINE $18

WULFF, LEE. THE SPORTSMAN'S COMPANION. 1968, STATED 1ST ED. "...HOW TO IDENTIFY, STALK, FISH & HUNT FOR NORTH AMERICAN FISH & GAME, WITH DETAILED INFORMATION ON EQUIPMENT, CAMPING & VARIOUS OTHER MATTERS." WRITTEN BY TED JANES, HENRY LYMAN, CLYDE ORMOND AND FRANK WOOLNER. ILLUS BY DOUGLAS ALLEN. 413pp. INCLUDES GUNS, SALTWATER, AND A WHOLE LOT MORE. HAVE 3, ALL FINE. EACH $20

YOUNG, STANLEY P. AND GOLDMAN, EDWARD A. THE PUMA, THE MYSTERIOUS AMERICAN CAT. 1946, 1ST. 358pp INCLUDING BIBLIOGRAPHY AND INDEX. COLOR FRONTIS PEICE BY WALTER A WEBER. PHOTOS, TABLES. ONE OF FEW BOOKS ON 'OUR LION'. F IN VG DJ. $50

ZAIDLE, DON. AMERICAN MAN-KILLERS. 1997, 1ST TRADE EDN. "HAIR RAISING, SUSPENSFUL PROSE", ALL BASED ON ACTUAL EVENTS. NOT TO BE READ ON CAMPING TRIPS! VF $24.95

ZAIDLE, DON. AMERICAN MAN-KILLERS. 1997, 1ST, limited edition of only 500 SIGNED, numbered and slipcased copies. 'HAIR RAISING, SUSPENSFUL PROSE', ALL BASED ON ACTUAL EVENTS. NOT TO BE READ ON CAMPING TRIPS! VF in vf slipcase. Special price! $55.00

Zern, Ed. How to Catch Fishermen. Appleton. 1951. 1st edn. 117pp. Wit and wisdom by one of the very best outdoor humor writer's of all times. Cartoons by author. Very Good+ w/o dj fish,fishing,humor,outdoor,zern,ed,tackle,fly. $15

Zumbo, Jim. Mule Deer Hunting. 2001. 1st ed. 128pp, tall 4to, photos. Jim is one of the writers you can count on for sound advice. Very fine in pictorial hardcover w/o dj as issued. As new, exc+. Speical price. $18.95

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