On the hunt -- How big? -- Healthy populations -- When to go -- Rules and safety -- Gear up! -- Hunting with rifles -- Hunting with bows -- Follow the tracks -- Skills and methods -- Field dressing and tagging -- Keeping it fair -- Enjoy the hunt.
Summary
"What qualifies as big game? Bison, elk, and moose are all truly large animals that are exciting to track and hunt. In this book, readers are introduced to this sport through the animals often hunted, the ways people track them, the gear needed, and how one prepares for a big-game hunt. Hunting safety and general rules and regulations are discussed in an age-appropriate way. Full-color photographs of big game and big game hunters aid readers' understanding of the topics discussed. This high-interest topic will keep even reluctant readers turning the pages"-- Provided by publisher.