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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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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...
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...
Take-Along Guide: Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies
Take-Along Guide: Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies
GPT208
$7.95  
Paperback, Mel Boring, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559716741
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title offers a delightful overview of common butterflies and other insects. Information on what each insect eats, where to find it, and a host of other interesting...
Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises of the Pacific Coast: Alaska to California
Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises of the Pacific Coast: Alaska to California
QRP024
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Val Kells, 12 pages, 4 x 9 Folded, 9781943334926
Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Pacific Coast is an easy-to-use, 12-panel identification guide to 32 species of cetaceans that occur in the northeastern Pacific from Alaska to California. This convenient guide is designed to help quickly identify resident and migratory baleen whales, and...
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)...
West Coast Wild at Low Tide
West Coast Wild at Low Tide
IPS231
$19.99  
Hardcover, Deborah Hodge, 36 pages, 9 x 11, 9781773064130
Explore the wild shoreline of the majestic Pacific west coast and discover the spectacular array of colorful creatures living in rhythm with the tides. At the edge of the Pacific Ocean, where land and sea meet, lies a narrow strip of beach called the intertidal zone. Endless tides move...
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
Birds of the Puget Sound Region Coast to Cacades
Birds of the Puget Sound Region Coast to Cacades
RWM003
$24.95  
Paperback, Dennis Paulson, Bob Morse, Tom Aversa, Hal Opperman, 400 pages, 6 x 4.5 x 0.7, 9780964081017
Designed for beginning and experienced birds, this new edition expands the regional guide to include western Washington (from the Coast to the Cascades). All the photographs are state of the art digital images. Each text account includes Descriptions, Similar Species, Status and Habitat,...
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.
Glass Ball
Glass Ball
WPP002
$19.95  
Paperback, Walt Pich, 160 pages, 6 X 9, 9780965710817
A comprehensive guide to assist beachcombers and glass ball collectors in identifying Oriental glass fishing floats that wash up on Pacific beaches. Includes glossary of identifying marks, history. Photos and illustrations.
Birds of Washington Field Guide, 2nd Ed.
Birds of Washington Field Guide, 2nd Ed.
AVK118
$16.95  
Paperback, Stan Tekiela, 352 pages, 4.5 x 6, 9781647551544
Get the New Edition of Washington’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Washington, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds...
Weather Weather (Folding Pocket Guide) Weather (Folding Pocket Guide)
Weather
WFP011
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551127
Weather, An Introduction to Clouds, Storms and Weather Patterns, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. With this indispensable guide, learn how to observe clouds and anticipate weather changes. This folded guide is printed on laminate material for durability and...
Plane Spotter: Warbird Edition Plane Spotter - Book - Paracay
Plane Spotter: Warbird Edition
GPR025
$11.95  
Laminated Pamphlet, 12 pages, 9 x 4.3, 9781887562737
6 panel foldout in plastic laminate with color photos and descriptions of U.S. military aircraft
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...
Hawaii Seashore Life Hawaii Seashore Life (Folding Pocket Guide) Hawaii Seashore Life (Folding Pocket Guide)
Hawaii Seashore Life
WFP106
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583558669
As important pollinators, butterflies help keep Hawaii's flowers blooming.  Visitors and residents of the Aloha state will recognize the beauty of Hawaii Butterflies and Moths.  Detailed illustrations help to identify over 70 familiar species of butterflies and moths. Durable, lightweight and...
A Field Guide to Trees of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Trees of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC134
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Phillipa Hudson, 12 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550175721
This laminated guide features twenty-six native trees commonly found from Alaska to Oregon, providing common and Latin names accompanied by colour photographs of identifying features such as bark, leaves or needles, flowers, cones, seeds and fruit. Information on identification, range and an...
Oregon Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
Oregon Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
NWD009
$17.95  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5
Oregon Gold & Gems Maps:   Then and Now  is a package, measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″, containing five maps printed on both sides . The very readable maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   This package includes: Map #1, side 1  is of the NW Section.   Side 2  is a map showing the Bohemia...
Alaska Wildlife Alaska Wildlife Alaska Wildlife
Alaska Wildlife
WFP014
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551066
Alaska Wildlife introduces commonly seen mammals, marine life and birds. This richly illustrated and detailed guide is printed on laminate material and folds to fit in a pocket. A map of wildlife sanctuaries and parks is provided on the back cover for the vacationer or nature enthusiast.
Outdoor Knots Outdoor Knots
Outdoor Knots
WFP165
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620052921
Knots have three practical purposes, to attach a rope to another rope, to attach a rope to an object or to allow a rope to perform a function. All knots have multiple uses. This Duraguide® provides simplified step-by-step reference on how to tie the most popular outdoor knots including those...
Medicinal Plants Medicinal Plants (Folding Pocket Guide) Medicinal Plants (Folding Pocket Guide)
Medicinal Plants
WFP056
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551905
Medicinal Plants is a unique guide that describes traditional wilderness remedies using familiar widespread plants. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 80 familiar species of medicinally important, widespread trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Laminated for durability, this handy...
Basic & Primitive Navigation Basic & Primitive Navigation Basic & Primitive Navigation
Basic & Primitive Navigation
WFP080
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583557129
Wilderness education is a critical part of personal safety -- and not getting lost, or knowing how to get found if you are lost , is an essential skill.   Basic & Primitive Navigation teaches simple techniques to navigate out of dangerous situations. Instruction on basic compass use and...
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...
California Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
California Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
WFP176
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 12 pages, 4 x 8, 9781620053782
Pollinators in California include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautiful to observe and critical to the preservation of the state's diverse eco-system and agriculture. This portable folding guide includes illustrations...
Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast
LPP012
$27.95  
Paperback, Jim Pojar, Andy MacKinnon, 528 pages, 6 x 1.5 x 9 inches, 9781772130089
This classic, bestselling field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the Pacific coast from Oregon to Alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens. Areas covered are the coastal region from shoreline to alpine, including...
Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Pacific Northwest: Your Guide to Feeders, Food, and the Most Common Backyard Birds
Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Pacific Northwest: Your Guide to Feeders, Food, and the Most Common Backyard Birds
AVK096
$16.95  
Flexi, Stan Tekiela, 176 pages, 5 x 7, 9781647551216
Find Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities―especially in the Pacific Northwest, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire...
The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems
The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems
FFB156
$19.95  
Paperback, Rupert Hochleitner, 256 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9780228102281
Step-by-step Questions and Answers with detailed color photographs for easy identification. The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems   is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is...
What Birds Eat: How to Preserve the Natural Diet and Behavior of North American Birds
What Birds Eat: How to Preserve the Natural Diet and Behavior of North American Birds
MOU114
$24.95  
Paperback, Kim Long, 368 pages, 5.5 x 1 x 8, 9781680513004
The more than 900 bird species in North America have natural diets ranging from seeds, foliage, nectar, and nuts to fish, insects, crustaceans, carrion, and mammals--and sometimes other birds!  What Birds Eat  explores the senses that birds depend on--sight, sound, odor, taste, and touch--and...
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...
Field Guide to the Weather: Learn to Identify Clouds and Storms, Forecast the Weather, and Stay Safe
Field Guide to the Weather: Learn to Identify Clouds and Storms, Forecast the Weather, and Stay Safe
AVK065
$14.95  
Paperback, Ryan Henning, 120 pages, 5 x 7, 9781591938248
our Guide to Watching Clouds and Understanding the Weather From the soothing sound of rain to the shrill whistle of a blizzard, from the house-shaking rumble of thunder to the violent fury of a hurricane, weather is a fascinating part of our lives. We watch it. We listen to it. We feel it....
Alaska Birds Alaska Birds Alaska Birds
Alaska Birds
WFP018
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551226
Alaska Birds is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the bird lover and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide birding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great...
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...
Sibley's Backyard Birds of New England (Folding Guides)
Sibley's Backyard Birds of New England (Folding Guides)
FGG027
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 1935380085
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information 69 land bird species, both common and exotic, commonly seen in the New England region, including Maine, Vermont, New...
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....
Salmon and Trout of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Salmon and Trout of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC012
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898863925
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.
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...
Birds of Oregon
Birds of Oregon
QRP005
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Greg R. Homel, 12 pages, 4.5 x 10, 9781936913312
Birds of Oregon is a quick and easy to use, light-weight, durable, all-weather field guide to the inspiring and incredibly varied birdlife inhabiting the State Oregon. Stunning digital photographs depicts 127 species of common and notable birds, enabling users to identify nearly every bird...
Peterson Field Guide Coloring Books: Birds
Peterson Field Guide Coloring Books: Birds
HMC326
$11.99  
Paperback, Peter Alden & Roger Tory Peterson, 64 pages, 8.5 x 0.2 x 11, 9780544026926
From the brilliant blue of an Indigo Bunting to the scarlet red of a Summer Tanager, coloring your own field guide is the most enjoyable way to learn about birds. Each drawing is accompanied by a brief description that educates as it entertains. Place the new color stickers next to the drawings...
Birds of Oregon
Birds of Oregon
LPP001
$25.95  
Paperback, Roger Burrows & Jeff Gilligan, 684 pages, 8.5 x 5.5, 9781772130225
Full of interesting facts and useful information, BIRDS OF OREGON has something for anyone with an interest in birds, from the casual backyard observer to the keen naturalist; 328 of Oregon's most abundant or notable bird species, illustrated in color, are featured in this book. You'll find a...
A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of California (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of California (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC142
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Daniel Winkler, 4.6 x 9, 9781550175899
Mushroom expert Daniel Winkler has returned with another easy-to-use field guide to help hunters track down their favourite fungi in California! Use this region-specific guide to identify over thirty common and easily-recognized edible mushrooms—and stay away from their not-so-edible...
The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: Completely Revised and Expanded 2019
The New Beachcomber's Guide to the Pacific Northwest: Completely Revised and Expanded 2019
HPC159
$26.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550178371
The Pacific Northwest coast is home to one of the most diverse displays of intertidal marine life in the world, including sponges, clams, snails, crabs, sea stars, sea anemones, jellies, fishes, seaweeds and more.  The New Beachcomber’s Guide to the Pacific Northwest  is a portable and...
Common Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Guide)
Common Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Guide)
FGG100
$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 12 pages, 4 x 7, 9781621263500
Laminated pocket guide
Roadside Geology of Oregon, 2nd Edition
Roadside Geology of Oregon, 2nd Edition
MPP008
$26.00  
Paperback, Marli B. Miller, 380 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426317
When the first edition of Roadside Geology of Oregon was published in 1978, it was revolutionary the first book in a series designed to educate, inspire, and wow nongeologists. Back then, the implications of plate tectonic theory were only beginning to shape geologic research and discussion....
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...
Animal Skulls & Bones LAMINATED DURAGUIDE
Animal Skulls & Bones LAMINATED DURAGUIDE
WFP180
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583557969
Indulge your inner explorer and learn where you are likely to find bones and how to identify animals based on their skull and limb shape and size, dental patterns, horns and beaks. This pocket Guide teaches users how to identify the skulls and bones of common North American mammals, birds,...
Plants of Northern California: A Field Guide to Plants West of the Sierra Nevada
Plants of Northern California: A Field Guide to Plants West of the Sierra Nevada
GPT244
$29.95  
Paperback, Eva, Ph.D Begley, 432 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493031849
Plants of Northern California is the complete guide to the rich and unique flora of Northern California. From lush riparian forests along the rivers and streams to oak woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and the ephemeral pools known as vernal pools, this handy volume enables both amateur and...
Whelks to Whales: Coastal Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, Newly Revised and expanded Third edition
Whelks to Whales: Coastal Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest, Newly Revised and expanded Third edition
HPC167
$26.95  
Paperback, Rick M. Harbo, 352 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550179835
Newly revised and updated with additional photographs and up-to-date names, this full-colour field guide to the marine life of coastal British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and northern California is perfect for divers, boaters and beachcombers. It is a ready reference to more than 400...
Seashells: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar North American Species
Seashells: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar North American Species
WFP177
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 12 pages, 3.75 x 8.25, 9781620054628
For those who don't know their mollusks from their bivalves, this guide is the ideal introduction to the most familiar and unique types of seashells found in the marine eco-regions of North America. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 85 species and includes a marine ecoregion...
Florida Birds Florida Birds Florida Birds
Florida Birds
WFP032
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551059
Florida Birds is a pocket-sized, folding Pocket Naturalist guide highlighting the most commonly seen birds in Florida. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information in the backyard or out in nature. A map of popular Florida birding spots completes this...
A Field Guide to Foraging for Wild Greens and Flowers
A Field Guide to Foraging for Wild Greens and Flowers
HPC153
$8.95  
Pamphlet, Michelle Nelson, 8 pages, 4.6 x 8.8, 9781550176872
A Field Guide to Foraging for Wild Greens and Flowers  pinpoints easy-to-find greens and flowers that many don't realize are edible--such as dandelion, clover, chicory, sheep's sorrel and lamb's quarters--and also introduces readers to the delicious leaves of such native plants as goldenrod and...
Great Lakes Birds Great Lakes Birds (Folding Pocket Guide) Great Lakes Birds (Folding Pocket Guide)
Great Lakes Birds
WFP043
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583550922
Great Lakes Birds is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the bird lover and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar Great Lakes species and includes a map featuring prominent birding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a...
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