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Offers several essentials on deer hunting. Why cost of venison is not cheap; Finding a place to hunt; Choosing a weapon; Strategies; Dressing the animal where it falls; Getting animal out of woods. INSET: Hunting mule deer--and related thoughts, by D. Petersen..

Suggests ways to stock a basic fishing tackle box. Types of lures, bobbers, hooks; Spinners and jigs; The box itself.

Wild weeds waken winter-slow blood with flavors of change; Hunting out, identifying, collecting, preparing and enjoying wild edible plants; Examples and recipes for dandelion, wild mustard, Lamb's Quarters (pigweed) and day lily.

How to select the correct gun for the novice hunter; Description of the .22 rifle; Selecting a scattergun; Selecting proper shells; Buying high-powered firearms. INSET: Three choices for selecting scopes..

Fishing tips for the novice; Necessary gear; Rod and reel selection; Hooks, sinkers, bobbers and artificial lures; Livebait; How to fish in ponds, lakes, slow rivers, ocean shores, streams and fast rivers. INSET: Tackle; Bottom rigs.;Steps to simple spin-casting; Five....

Hunting equipment: Rifles and scopes; Using a bore sighter; Adapting the sighting-in process and calibrations to align rifle ballistics and scopes.

When hunting, it is essential to be certain never to leave a wounded animal after it is shot. Hence the need for tracking skills. What to look for; When to track; Weather; Observation; Two-team tracking; Stubborn tracking.

Editorial. Reflects on the experience of personal renewal through time spent in the woods.