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"Nearly 80 friends, fans, and family members contributed memories and tributes in writing or by interview" to this book that celebrates the life and work of Roger Latham, Pittsburgh Press "Great Outdoors" columnist. Includes excerpts from Latham's newspaper columns and books. Latham's career began at the Pennsylvania Game Commission in 1937; he served as chief of the Commission's Division of Research from 1951-1957, and continued to advocate for conservation until his death in 1979.
The first book ever written about one of the foremost conservation leaders Dr. Roger M. Latham Chief of Research at the Pennsylvania Game Commission in the mid-1950s Outdoor Editor of the Pittsburgh Press 1957-1979 A celebration of the life of a consummate "sportsman, conservationist, educator, scientist, author, photographer, naturalist, friend and gentle man"
This work encompasses scientific data about our largest game bird including; food requirements and habitat, habits and enemies, forest management and winter feeding and the application of such knowledge to successful hunting. The choice of the proper rifle or shotgun and ammunition and methods of hunting are dealt with in detail. Complete information is given about commercial callers and the actual calls—turkey talk—the hunter should simulate. There are the specifications for the making of various styles of mechanical callers. Directions are given for field dressing the trophy and its preparation for the table.
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Examines the history, habits, habitat requirements, predators, near extermination, and successful restoration of the wild turkey and gives sportsmen tips on hunting America's largest game bird
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