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Field Identification Guides

When you set out on your next outdoor adventure, you'll want to make sure to bring along one of our outdoor field guides. Whether you're looking for bird field guides, fish field guides, flower field guides, geology field guides or even our very own sasquatch field guides, we've got you covered.
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Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 120 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness
Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 120 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness
WPC129
$27.99  
Paperback, Scott Kloos, 416 pages, x 9.5, 9781604696578
Unleash the healing power of wild plants Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants  is an accessible introduction to finding and using wild plants for health and wellness. Beginners seeking reliable advice and experienced practitioners on the hunt for new information alike will delight in the plant...
Costa Rica Sport Fish Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Costa Rica Sport Fish Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP030
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538139
Nearly 20 percent of Costa Rica is set aside in National Parks and Reserves. Eleven different habitats are the home to 205 mammals, 848 birds, 160 amphibians, 218 reptiles, over 1000 different fresh and saltwater fish and countless numbers of insects. Approximately 10,000 species of vascular...
North Pacific Killer Whales & Behaviors Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
North Pacific Killer Whales & Behaviors Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP033
$9.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 188853852X
The North Pacific killer whale behaviors field guide includes illustrations and descriptions of all fifteen common behaviors of the Southern Resident killer whales, Northern Resident killer whales, and the transient killer whales (Orcinius orca). Breaching, back diving, pec-slapping, and...
Mexico Field Guide: Baja, Sea of Cortez Sport Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Mexico Field Guide: Baja, Sea of Cortez Sport Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP008
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538341
Everything you could possibly see above or below the waterline you can identify with these guides. All the single sheet field guides are 7" by 11" (17. 85 cm by 28 cm), double-sided, laminated to withstand the elements, and printed on high quality stock with durable UV-resistant inks. . Printed...
Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific NW: Monterey to Alaska POSTER (36" x 27")
Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific NW: Monterey to Alaska POSTER (36" x 27")
PAR074
$19.95  
Poster, Amadeo Bachar, Edgar W. Roberts III, 36 x 27, 9781937196165
The poster version of our Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific NW: Monterey to Alaska Field Guide . Each specimen includes the common and scientific name, range where fish are caught, length, bait commonly used, as well as distinguishing identification characteristics. In addition, this...
Birds of Prey of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Birds of Prey of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC017
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 898862604
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Glass Ball Marks
Glass Ball Marks
WPP003
$19.95  
Paperback, Walt Pich, 138 pages, 9 x 6 x .3, 9780965710824
A new and authoritative guide to the obscure markings found on glass fishing floats and balls. The author is well known for his expertise in this study. Heavily illustrated. Belongs in every beachcomber's rucksack.
Audubon Field Guide to Birds: Western Region
Audubon Field Guide to Birds: Western Region
RAN204
$26.00  
Paperback, Miklos D. F. Udvary, 796 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9780679428510
Introduced in 1977 and completely revised in 1994, these bestselling photographic field guides have become the birding bibles of more than four million enthusiasts. Virtually every bird found in North America is brought to life in a full-color photograph and with textual information on the...
North Pacific Marine Mammals Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
North Pacific Marine Mammals Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP032
$9.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538880
The North Pacific marine mammals field guide contains illustrations and descriptions of all the cetaceans (whales & dolphins) you might see, including pelagic (deep offshore) dolphins. The second side of the guides also include seals, sea lions, and otters. Designed for whale watching along...
Knots Knots (Folding Pocket Guide) Knots (Folding Pocket Guide)
Knots
WFP166
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.6, 9781620052907
Knots is a handy guide to knot tying. A variety of ties and purposes are illustrated with simple instructions. Printed on durable material and folded for convenience, this is an easy-to-access resource at home or out in nature.
Northwest Trees (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Trees (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC018
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898863918
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
A Field Guide to Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC054
$8.95  
Pamphlet, Phillipa Hudson, 10 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550174731
Your essential portable guide to the most popular coastal flowers on the West Coast.
Roadside Geology of South Dakota
Roadside Geology of South Dakota
MPP030
$20.00  
Paperback, John Paul Gries, 358 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878423385
South Dakota fills the landscape with geologic diversity, from the glaciated rolling prairies in the east, across the Missouri River, and west to the rugged Badlands Wall and granitic domes of the Black Hills. Written for the layperson and amply illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams,...
Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics
Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics
MOU079
$24.95  
Paperback, Stephen R. Whitney & Rob Sandelin, 317 pages, 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.3, 9780898868081
The "what's that?" guide to Northwest plants and animals--now expanded, updated, and in full color!     * More than 700 color illustrations for easy identification * Expanded with new sections on mushrooms, insects, and rock identification * Handy color tabs for easy...
Arizona Gold and Gems Maps: Then and Now
Arizona Gold and Gems Maps: Then and Now
NWD001
$17.95  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5, 9780965755870
Arizona Gold and Gems:   Then and Now  is a package of five maps, measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″ printed on both sides. The very readable historical maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   Maps have been reproduced from authentic documents on file from archival sources — 100 years of reported gold and...
Oregon Under Foot
Oregon Under Foot
FPL001
$6.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, K.T. Meyers, 15 pages, 8.5 x 4, 9781450757379
This invaluable color guide was developed as an illustrated aid in finding, identifying, and making use of the Oregon gemstones. Accurate photos showing 60+ varieties of agate, jasper, opal, and related gems in the rough, as well as in the cut and polished state for identification purposes. ....
Mushrooms - A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species - Laminated Pocket Guide Mushrooms - A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species - Laminated Pocket Guide - inside - Paradise Cay Publications
Mushrooms - A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species - Laminated Pocket Guide
WFP015
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551820
A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species When foraging for wild mushrooms, it is critical to be able to positively identify edible and poisonous species. Mushrooms is your guide to familiar, widespread North American species. This beautifully illustrated pocket guide...
Edible and Medicinal Plants of The Northwest
Edible and Medicinal Plants of The Northwest
CPC001
$14.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780973981988
The edible and medicinal wild plants of the Northwest have a long history of traditional use, with some remarkable success stories. Hundreds or perhaps thousands of years experience with the nourishing and healing properties of indigenous plants have been passed down through generations of...
Belize Field Guide: Sport Fish
Belize Field Guide: Sport Fish
RFP022
$6.95  
Laminated 2-sided Card, 2 pages, 8 x 10, 9781888538946
This waterproof field guide is ideal for use on an open boat while fishing for the 'Grand Slam' of fly fishing - Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit. The full colour, 7.5 x 11 inch card, identifies 32 species of sport fish caught in the Caribbean waters off Belize. Each species is identified by common...
Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest
Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest
WPC122
$29.95  
Flex, Mark Turner & Ellen Kuhlmann, 448 pages, 6 x 1.1 x 8.5, 9781604692631
In  Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest,  Mark Turner and Ellen Kuhlman cover 568 species of woody plants that can be found in Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and northern California. The comprehensive field guides features introductory chapters on the native landscape and plant...
Bugs & Slugs: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Invertebrates
Bugs & Slugs: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Invertebrates
WFP182
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620052860
The adorable ladybug is one of hundreds of species of invertebrates found in and around your home. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of beetles, bugs, spiders, flies, aquatic insects and everything in-between. Also identifies the differences...
Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest Alaska, British Colombia, Idaho, Washington and Oregon: A Guide to Common Edible and Poisonous Species
Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest Alaska, British Colombia, Idaho, Washington and Oregon: A Guide to Common Edible and Poisonous Species
QRP026
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, J Duane Sept, 4 x 9, 9781943334957
Did you ever find a mushroom and wonder what species it was? The mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest always intrigue! This guide will help you learn about 54 of the most common edible and poisonous species found in this region. Using crisp, clear photographs along with short, detailed...
Alaska's Mushrooms: A Wide-Ranging Guide
Alaska's Mushrooms: A Wide-Ranging Guide
IPS006
$26.99  
Paperback, Gary A. Laursen & Neil McArthur, 224 pages, 6 x 9, 9781943328499
For the seriously dedicated as well as the merely curious ’shroomer,  Alaska’s Mushrooms  is a wide-ranging guide to the fungi of the Last Frontier. The book, featuring detailed descriptions of 114 species, includes: color photographs; family and common names; genus and...
Audubon Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes
Audubon Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes
RAN208
$32.00  
Paperback, C. Lavett Smith, 691 pages, 4.5 x 7.5, 9780679446019
The only complete guide to all of the nearly 1,200 species found in the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and Bahamas. 475 color photos.
Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
RFP056
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 14 pages, 8.5 x 3.5, 9781888538120
Birds of Costa Rica, Costa Rican Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Arthropods: 229 total.  Highly portable waterproof full color scientifically reviewed illustrations of the diversity of Costa Rica Wildlife.< .... Critters are identified in English, Spanish, and Latin. When folded,...
Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion
Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion
IPS126
$14.95  
paperback, Michelle Janikian, 224 pages, 5.5x8.5, 9781612439471
Learn. Prepare. Trip. Transform! With so much misinformation surrounding magic mushrooms out there, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. This is where  Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion  comes in to help. In this book, you’ll find a comprehensive yet friendly guide to everything...
Northwest Coastal Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Coastal Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC001
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2 pages, 9780898862119
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide) Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide) Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide)
Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide)
MPS136
$7.99  
Paperback, Paul R. Shaffer and Herbert S. Zim, 160 pages, 4.1 x 0.3 x 6, 9781582381329
This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on: - Physical and chemical properties - Origins and geologic significance - Gems and semiprecious stones - How to find and collect specimens Illustrated in full...
How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Identifying 29 Wild, Edible Mushrooms
How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Identifying 29 Wild, Edible Mushrooms
WPC161
$16.99  
Paperback, Frank Hyman, 256 pages, 5.5 x 7, 9781635863321
With the surging interest in foraging for mushrooms, those new to the art need a reliable guide to distinguishing the safe fungi from the toxic. But for beginner foragers who just want to answer the question “Can I eat it?”, most of the books on the subject are dry, dense, and written by...
Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific: San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas POSTER
Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific: San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas POSTER
PAR090
$19.95  
Poster, Amadeo Bachar, Edgar W. Roberts III, 36 x 27
The poster version of our Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific: San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas field guide Specifically designed for the salt water angler, this durable fish identification guide includes the fish sought after by the recreation-al fisherman in the Pacific Northwest, from...
A Walk on the Beach: Into the Field Guide (Kit)
A Walk on the Beach: Into the Field Guide (Kit)
SIM136
$19.99  
Paperback w/Kit, Laurie Goldman, 112 pages, 8 x 2.4 x 10, 9781935703242
A field guide designed to get kids out and exploring the beach!. This unique, simple nature kit gives kids an accessible, engaging introduction to the natural world and the amazing discoveries that can be made from strolling the shoreline. Since the guide focuses on the most common shells,...
Mexico Pacific Coast Birds Guide
Mexico Pacific Coast Birds Guide
RFP058
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 9 x 4 x 0.3 inches, 9781888538403
Field guide to Birds in Baja California, Sea of Cortez, & along Mexico's Pacific Coast. Folds up to fit perfectly in your pocket. Accordions out to show approx. 250 of the birds you'll see. Full color, detailed, scientifically accurate illustrations; printed in fade-resistant ink. The guide...
Common Mushrooms of the Northwest
Common Mushrooms of the Northwest
CPC007
$14.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 96 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780973981964
Newly revised and updated, this is the best guidebook to the common mushrooms of the Northwest! This easy-to-use handbook helps you identify many of the species found in the region. Crisp, colorful photographs by Duane Sept illustrate 130 species of the mushrooms that seem to pop up all around...
All the Way to the Ocean
All the Way to the Ocean
PER145
$17.95  
Hardcover, Joel Harper, 22 pages, 8.2 x 10.2, 9780971425415
An uplifting story about two best friends, Isaac and James, and their discovery of the cause and effect relationship between our cities' storm drains and the world's oceans, lakes and rivers. It is sure to inspire both young and adult readers alike and teach a timeless life lesson--If we all do...
Northwest Coastal Water Birds (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Coastal Water Birds (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC003
$6.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2 pages, 898862132
This series of two-sided plastic laminated cards, developed by a teacher of marine science, can be easily fit in a pack, taped to a kayak deck, even marked with crayons or grease pencil.
Take-Along Guide: Frogs, Toads & Turtles
Take-Along Guide: Frogs, Toads & Turtles
GPT166
$7.95  
Paperback, Diane Burns, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559715935
Designed as a field guide, this colorful book devotes a page to each of 30 creatures, such as the spring peeper, the Great Plains toad, and the box turtle. Readers will learn what the animal looks like, where it lives, what it sounds like, what it eats, and (in small, decorated sidebars)...
Oregon Wildlife Oregon Wildlife (Folding Pocket Guide) Oregon Wildlife (Folding Pocket Guide)
Oregon Wildlife
WFP039
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583552940
Oregon Wildlife is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, fishes and seashore life and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide wildlife...
Costa Rica Caribbean Reef Fish, Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Costa Rica Caribbean Reef Fish, Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP031
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538570
Costa Rica Caribbean Reef Fish. Nearly 20 percent of Costa Rica is set aside in National Parks and Reserves. Eleven different habitats are the home to 205 mammals, 848 birds, 160 amphibians, 218 reptiles, over 1000 different fresh and saltwater fish and countless numbers of insects....
PACIFIC COAST FORAGING GUIDE: 40 Wild Foods from Beach, Field, and Forest (Folding Pocket Guide)
PACIFIC COAST FORAGING GUIDE: 40 Wild Foods from Beach, Field, and Forest (Folding Pocket Guide)
MOU058
$7.95  
Fold out pocket guide -laminated, Jennifer Hahn, 12 pages, 6.6 x 3.5 x 0.2, 9781594853999
The Pacific Coast Foraging Guide provides quick-reference identification for 40 wild foods commonly foraged in the Pacific Coast region, from the San Francisco Bay Area north to Alaska -- including mushrooms, nettles, shellfish, berries, sea veggies, and more. Designed to complement Jennifer...
Mushrooming without Fear: The Beginner's Guide to Collecting Safe and Delicious Mushrooms
Mushrooming without Fear: The Beginner's Guide to Collecting Safe and Delicious Mushrooms
SKY020
$14.95  
Paperback, Alexander Schwab, 9781602391604
Novices eager to collect tasty wild mushrooms will find this unique guide invaluable. Unlike others, it focuses only on those types that are both safe to eat and delicious. Most important, it presents the eight rules of mushroom gathering in a straightforward fashion—including “Never, never take...
California Coastal Fishes (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
California Coastal Fishes (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC006
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898865707
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a marine science teacher. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Northwestern Seashore Life
Northwestern Seashore Life
WFP186
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620054932
Stretching from Oregon to Alaska, the northwestern coastline encompasses a variety of diverse habitats that are home to thousands of species of plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of seashore birds, mammals, seashore creatures,...
Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fungi of Coastal Northern California
Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fungi of Coastal Northern California
RAN470
$35.00  
Paperback, Noah Siegel & Christian Schwarz, 608 pages, 7.6 x 1.3 x 9.5, 9781607748175
A comprehensive and user-friendly field guide for identifying the many mushrooms of the northern California coast, from Monterey County to the Oregon border.   Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast  will help beginning and experienced mushroom hunters alike to find and identify mushrooms, from...
All That the Rain Promises and More: A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms
All That the Rain Promises and More: A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms
RAN293
$17.99  
Paperback, David Arora, 9780898153880
Full-color illustrated, pocket sized guide to identifying 200 Western mushrooms by their key features. Highly regarded! This is the one to own
The Ultimate Guide to Mushrooms
The Ultimate Guide to Mushrooms
SKY152
$24.99  
hardcover, Guillaume Eyssartier, 344 pages, 9 x 11.5, 9781510740679
Everything You Could Ever Want to Know about Mushrooms! Mushrooms are an incredibly vast range of species, including all shapes and sizes and colors. This exciting collection includes a wealth of information on two hundred essential mushroom varieties, including their: Scientific names...
Rockhounding Idaho: A Guide To 99 Of The State's Best Rockhounding Sites 2ND EDITION
Rockhounding Idaho: A Guide To 99 Of The State's Best Rockhounding Sites 2ND EDITION
GPT256
$22.95  
Paperback, Garret Romaine, 296 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493034116
A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems & minerals Rockhounding Idaho   is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gold in the Gem State. Completely up-to-date with over 200 GPS coordinates in ninety-nine...
Common Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest Common Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest
Common Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest
FGG093
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Rick Cech, 4 x 9, 9781621262282
59 butterfly species are covered, both common and exotic, found in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. They include swallowtails, fritillaries, metalmarks, sulphurs, skippers, hairstreaks, blues, and more. Images, descriptive captions, and habitat index by Rick Cech (pronounced Check), a...
Guide to Marine Mammals of the World
Guide to Marine Mammals of the World
RAN032
$40.00  
Hardcover, National Audubon Society, ill. by Pieter Folkens, 527 pages, 6 x 9, 9780375411410
An invaluable source of information and a trusted identification guide for anyone interested in marine mammals the world over. Color illustrations.
A Field Guide to Crabs of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide to Crabs of the Pacific Northwest
HPC163
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Greg Jensen, 4.5 x 9, 9781550179095
Crabs can be found in abundance along the shorelines from Oregon to BC, burrowed under sand, soil and rocks. Keep this portable field guide handy on trips to the seashore to identify over forty species of crabs and hermit crabs in all shapes and sizes. Discover the differences between the...
Clamming: The Pacific Northwest Coast
Clamming: The Pacific Northwest Coast
FAP056
$19.95  
Paperback, KEN AXT, 88 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781571885272
Clamming is a rapidly growing hobby in the Pacific Northwest. It's great fun for all ages, you don't need a boat or expensive tackle, and chances are there is a location near you. If you are new to clamming, you'll find simple instructions that will have you harvesting clams in minutes. If...
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