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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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Seashells: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar North American Species
Seashells: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar North American Species
WFP177
$8.95  
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...
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.
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...
Caribbean Birds/Aves Caribenas: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species/Una Guia Plegable Portatil de Especies Conocidas - Book
Caribbean Birds/Aves Caribenas: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species/Una Guia Plegable Portatil de Especies Conocidas - Book
WFP199
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Waterford Press, 12 pages, 3.75 x 0.13 x 8.25", 9781620055502
The exotic flamingo is one of over 750 species of birds inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Caribbean. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a regional map. Printed on Waterproof paper for durability, this lightweight,...
NORTHWEST FORAGING: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest
NORTHWEST FORAGING: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest
MOU059
$16.95  
Paperback, Doug Benoliel, 192 pages, 5.5 X 7.5, 9781594853661
* Suitable for novice foragers and seasoned botanists alike* More than 65 of the most common edible plants in the Pacific Northwest are thoroughly described*Poisonous plants commonly encountered are also included Originally published in 1974, Northwest Foraging quickly became a wild food...
Fishes of the Florida Keys (Folding Guides)
Fishes of the Florida Keys (Folding Guides)
FGG003
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9781893770140
54 species commonly found inshore, nearshore, and offshore, with descriptions by local expertsIllustrations by Diane Peebles Species selection and text by Dr. Bob Shipp, Professor of Marine Science at University South Alabama Indestructible lamination — water and beachproof Instant access to...
Geology Geology Geology
Geology
WFP065
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583550755
Geology is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. The guide simply explains geological processes, the differences between rocks, minerals and gemstones, the most common types North American rocks and minerals and the best rockhounding locations. It also reviews the...
Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide: Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals 6th Ed.
Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide: Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals 6th Ed.
ING042
$21.99  
Paperback, Kathy J. Rygle & Stephen F. Pederson, 208 pages, 6 x 1.1 x 22.9, 9780990415282
Updated 6th edition with new sites & museums! Learn Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine  Your Own  Gems & Minerals NORTHWEST Alaska • Idaho • Iowa • Minnesota • Montana • Nebraska North Dakota • Oregon • South Dakota • Washington • Wyoming Whether you're digging for the...
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...
Take-Along Guide: Trees, Leaves & Bark
Take-Along Guide: Trees, Leaves & Bark
GPT168
$7.95  
Paperback, Diane Burns, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559716284
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. In addition to offering full descriptions of common North American trees, this book discusses tree life-span, common uses, anatomy, identification, and seed dispersal....
Hawaii Marine Mammal Identification Guide - Book
Hawaii Marine Mammal Identification Guide - Book
RFP060
$6.95  
Pamphlet, Rainforest Publications, 2 pages, 9781888538212
Identify the whales and dolphins you'll see while exploring the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Waterproof, durable with UV resistant inks, 7"x11" (17.85cm x 28cm), the perfect size. Single sheet. Double sided. Beautifully detailed scientifically accurate illustrations by Uko Gorter, a well...
Fishes of Florida's Atlantic Coast (Folding Guides)
Fishes of Florida's Atlantic Coast (Folding Guides)
FGG001
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9781893770171
57 species commonly found inshore and nearshore from the FL/Georgia border south to Key West, FL Illustrations by Diane Peebles Species selection and text by Dr. Bob Shipp, Professor of Marine Science at University South Alabama Indestructible lamination — water and beachproof Instant access to...
Rocks & Minerals of the Pacific Coast
Rocks & Minerals of the Pacific Coast
AVK049
$9.95  
Spiral-Bound, Dan R. & Bob Lynch, 22 pages, 4.5 x 8, 9781591937753
Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Pacific Coast! Keep this tabbed booklet close at hand on your next rock-hunting adventure. Based on Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch’s best-selling field guides and featuring 52 of the most common and desirable rocks and minerals along the coasts...
Luschiim’s Plants: Traditional Indigenous Foods, Materials and Medicines
Luschiim’s Plants: Traditional Indigenous Foods, Materials and Medicines
HPC168
$29.95  
Paperback, Dr Luschiim Arvid Charlie, 288 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550179453
An invaluable compendium of Hul′q′umi′num′ traditional knowledge. Respected Cowichan Tribe Elder and botanical expert, Luschiim Arvid Charlie, began his education in early childhood, learning from his great grandparents and others of their generation.  Luschiim’s Plants  represents his...
Butterflies of the Northwest: Your Way to Easily Identify Butterflies
Butterflies of the Northwest: Your Way to Easily Identify Butterflies
AVK090
$9.95  
spiral-bound, Jaret C. Daniels, 22 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9781591939375
At the park, in the garden, or on a walk, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Jaret C. Daniels’ best-selling butterfly field guides,  Butterflies of the Northwest  features only species seen in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. It is organized by color for...
Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook
Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook
GPT190
$14.95  
Hardcover, C. S. Lambert, 96 pages, 5.4 x 0.5 x 7.4, 9780892729104
The perfect guide for both seasoned and novice seaglunkers, The Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook reveals how to locate the best beaches and predict optimum conditions; understand coastal access laws; determine the personal and professional value of sea glass' and identify the source of individual...
Feeder Birds of the Northwest
Feeder Birds of the Northwest
WFP154
$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 2 pages, 5.4 x 8.5, 9781620052235
For bird enthusiasts, offering food at feeders is a way to enjoy a close-up view of target species while helping them survive and thrive. This guide profiles 40 common feeder birds found in the Northwest United States, along with feeder types and recommended foods for attracting each species....
Wildflowers of Washington’s Cascade and Olympic Mountains (Quick Reference Guides)
Wildflowers of Washington’s Cascade and Olympic Mountains (Quick Reference Guides)
QRP015
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Daniel Mathews, 12 pages, 9 x 4 x 0.3 inches, 978-1936913664
Wildflowers of Washington’s Cascades and Olympic Mountains is a quick and easy to use, light-weight, durable, all-weather field guide to 100 carefully selected native flowers. Some shrubs and small trees are included, along with herbs. Each is illustrated with a gorgeous photo of the flower, and...
Alaska Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Alaska Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
WFP185
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620054420
Pollinators in Alaska 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 and...
Hawaii Reef Fish Field Guide #2 (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Hawaii Reef Fish Field Guide #2 (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP013
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538007
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 in the USA on recycled paper
Amphibians of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia
Amphibians of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia
LPP033
$19.95  
Paperback, Charlotte Corkran, 176 pages, 5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75, 9781772130805
Frogs, toads and salamanders are important indicators of the quality of the environment, and they're cute little critters too. Newly revised and updated, this innovative field guide describes the life histories, habitat requirements and vulnerabilities of 38 species of amphibians in the Pacific...
Pond Life Pond Life Pond Life
Pond Life
WFP059
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583552148
Pond Life 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, fishes, insects and invertebrates, trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Laminated for durability, this handy...
Mammals of Central and Northern California: Tracks, Scats and Signs
Mammals of Central and Northern California: Tracks, Scats and Signs
QRP010
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, James Halfpenny, 12 pages, 8.8 x 3.9 x 0.3 in, 9781936913619
"The wild mammals of central and northern California are often elusive and difficult to locate. They range from deserts to mountain tops. Their tracks, scats, and signs may be the best clue for the nature-wise detective whether a casual observer, amateur naturalist, or outdoor adventure...
Emergency First Aid
Emergency First Aid
WFP179
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620052884
Emergency First Aid, 3rd Edition, is a reference guide on how to recognize and respond to common medical emergencies. It will allow the user to check for vital signs and assess the severity of medical emergencies and when to call for help, how to care for victims until medical help arrives, or...
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.
Reptiles of the Northwest: British Columbia to California, Rockies to the Coast
Reptiles of the Northwest: British Columbia to California, Rockies to the Coast
LPP043
$24.95  
Paperback, Alan St. John, 272 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781774510131
This updated and revised comprehensive field guide covers 42 native turtles, lizards and snakes, grouped and color coded for quick identification. All of the species are shown in a quick reference guide. Stunning color photos, range maps and notes on identification, distribution, habitat and...
Panama: Butterflies (Folding Pocket Guide)
Panama: Butterflies (Folding Pocket Guide)
RFP049
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, Rainforest Publications, 1888538856
Rainforest Publication's field guides to Panama's natural life include a series of specialized guides plus a new guide for the generalist which includes the exotic animals of Panama that every naturalist would hope to encounter.The fold out pocket guides are approximately 24" by 8.75" (61 cm by...
Saltwater Fishes of Southern California : A Guide to Inshore and Offshore Species
Saltwater Fishes of Southern California : A Guide to Inshore and Offshore Species
QRP019
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Val Kells, 12 pages, 3.9 x 9 inches, 9781943334513
Saltwater Fishes of Southern California is an easy-to-use 12-panel identification guide to 63 common and notable nearshore and offshore saltwater fishes that inhabit the diverse southern coast of California from Santa Barbara/Point Conception to San Diego. The highly detailed and scientifically...
Glass Ball Shapes
Glass Ball Shapes
WPP004
$20.00  
Paperback, Walt Pich, 9780965710831
This is Walt Pichs new book everyone has been waiting for! Glass Ball Shapes, 2014 edition, all about Japanese glass fishing net float shapes. It was written by Walt Pich of Ocean Shores, Washington. 158 pages of shapes and known information about every odd shape known to be produced into a...
Birding Without Borders: An Obsession, a Quest, and the Biggest Year in the World (PAPERBACK)
Birding Without Borders: An Obsession, a Quest, and the Biggest Year in the World (PAPERBACK)
HMC344
$15.99  
Paperback, Noah Strycker, 336 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781328494634
Traveling to 41 countries in 2015 with a backpack and binoculars, Noah Strycker became the first person to see more than half the world’s 10,000 species of birds in one year. In 2015, Noah Strycker set himself a lofty goal: to become the first person to see half the world’s birds in one year....
Sibley's Birds of Pacific NW Coast
Sibley's Birds of Pacific NW Coast
FGG085
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9 x 4.2 Folded, 9781621261254
• Laminated, indestructible, beach & waterproof • Instant access to just what you need to know • Written and illustrated by local experts • Perfect for backpack, beach bag, boat, or tacklebox
Northwest Trees: Identifying and Understanding the Region's Native Trees
Northwest Trees: Identifying and Understanding the Region's Native Trees
MOU115
$21.95  
Paperback, Stephen Arno, 304 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781680513295
Perennial favorite in a new, convenient field-guide size Concise natural history facts about more than 60 native species No other guide duplicates Arno and Hammerly’s blend of expertise and visual artistry. Covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and north into Canada,...
Birds of California Field Guide 2nd Edition
Birds of California Field Guide 2nd Edition
AVK124
$18.95  
Paperback, Stan Tekiela, 448 pages, 5 x 6, 9781647551988
Make bird watching in California 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 that don't live in California. This book features 170 species of California birds, organized...
Panama Field Guide, Caribbean Reef Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Panama Field Guide, Caribbean Reef Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP024
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 9781888538823
The natural beauty and diversity of Panama is what draws tourists and naturalists to a republic that covers only 29,700 square miles. Between the close proximity of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans you will find several life zones that are home to hundreds of species of plants and animals....
North American Wildlife: An Illustrated Guide to 2,000 Plants and Animals
North American Wildlife: An Illustrated Guide to 2,000 Plants and Animals
RDP002
$19.99  
Paperback, Editors of Reader's Digest, 9781606524916
Birds and butterflies, ferns and frogs, mushrooms and mantra rays, seashells and salamanders---this 576 page book includes more than 2,000 plants and animals of all types. It embraces field forest, pond, and prairie-all the natural communities that make our North American flora and fauna so...
Essential Knots For Search and Rescue and Survival
Essential Knots For Search and Rescue and Survival
WFP153
$9.95  
Folding Pamphlet, 5.5 x 5.5, 9781620052600
Essential Knots for Search and Rescue and Survival is a valuable reference for skilled rescue professionals, recreationists and anyone active in a wilderness setting. This lightweight folding guide is waterproof to withstand rigorous use in the field and fits easily in your pocket. Developed by...
Fishes of Florida's Gulf Coast (Folding Guides)
Fishes of Florida's Gulf Coast (Folding Guides)
FGG002
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9781893770140
56 species commonly found inshore and nearshore from Panama City, FL south to Everglades City, FLIllustrations by Diane Peebles Species selection and text by Dr. Bob Shipp, Professor of Marine Science at University South Alabama Indestructible lamination — water and beachproof Instant access to...
Panama: Western Panama Birds (Folding Pocket Guide)
Panama: Western Panama Birds (Folding Pocket Guide)
RFP048
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, Rainforest Publications, 1888538724
Rainforest Publication's field guides to Panama's natural life include a series of specialized guides plus a new guide for the generalist which includes the exotic animals of Panama that every naturalist would hope to encounter.The fold out pocket guides are approximately 24" by 8.75" (61 cm by...
Roadside Geology of Alaska, 2nd Edition
Roadside Geology of Alaska, 2nd Edition
MPP001
$28.00  
Paperback, Cathy Connor, 328 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426195
The biggest US state is full of superlatives. Denali, the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet, is still rising, pushed upward as a tectonic plate collides from the south. The collision has also created huge mountains along Alaska s Gulf Coast, where humid coastal air has produced the...
Animal Tracks: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Familiar North American Species
Animal Tracks: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Familiar North American Species
WFP145
$8.95  
Pamhplet, 4 x 8, 9781583550724
Animal Tracks provides a simplified field reference to the tracks signs and scat of over 65 familiar North American species. Updated with a new cover design, it also features a ruler for measuring the tracks. This beautifully illustrated guide is an excellent source of portable information and...
Florida Keys Coral Reef Creatures & Dive Map LAMINATED CARD
Florida Keys Coral Reef Creatures & Dive Map LAMINATED CARD
FRM007
$5.99  
Laminated Card, 5.5 x 8.5
2 SIDED WATERPROOF CARD
Oregon Rocks!: A Guide to 60 Amazing Geologic Sites
Oregon Rocks!: A Guide to 60 Amazing Geologic Sites
MPP028
$20.00  
Paperback, Marli Miller, 160 pages, 8 x 9, 9780878427031
To discover astonishing rocks and landforms in the Beaver State, all that is required is a good map, a sense of adventure, and Oregon Rocks, a guide to 60 of the most compelling geologic sites in the state. The well-chosen destinations span the state's geologic history from the Triassic marble...
Northwest Weeds: The Ugly and Beautiful Villains of Fields, Gardens, and Roadsides
Northwest Weeds: The Ugly and Beautiful Villains of Fields, Gardens, and Roadsides
MPP014
$14.00  
Paperback, Ronald J. Taylor, 183 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780878422494
Northwest Weeds describes and illustrates the prominent and ever-present weeds of the northwestern United States and adjacent Canada. Full-color photographs and the accompanying text emphasize the weeds' identifying characteristics. The book includes information on the origin, distribution,...
Hummingbirds of North America: The Eight Most Familiar North American Species
Hummingbirds of North America: The Eight Most Familiar North American Species
WFP156
$9.95  
Pamphlet, 4 x 8, 9781620052419
The tiny, winged gems we know as hummingbirds occur in the Americas and nowhere else. This guide presents familiar species of North America together with basic information on their color patterns, field marks and geographical ranges. Each species description includes information on its habitat...
Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America
Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America
HMC338
$22.95  
Flex, Kenn Kaufman, 392 pages, 4.5 x 1 x 7.5, 9780618574230
In 2000 Houghton Mifflin first published the Kaufman Focus Guide to the Birds of North America. Critically acclaimed for its innovative design, the Kaufman guide began introducing a new generation to birding. In 2005, this new Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America is now the most...
Florida Reef Fish Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Florida Reef Fish Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP009
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538559
Covers the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of Florida, the Gulf of Mexico on the west coast and Florida panhandle, as well as the Florida Keys. 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...
Foraging Oregon: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods in Oregon
Foraging Oregon: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods in Oregon
GPT269
$24.95  
Paperback, Christopher Nyerges, 280 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493064458
From wild carrot to serviceberries, pineapple weed to watercress, lamb’s quarter to sea rocket, Foraging Oregon uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Beaver State. Fully revised and updated, and helpfully organized by plant families, the book is an authoritative guide for...
Common Native Bees of the Western United States - Book
Common Native Bees of the Western United States - Book
AVK127
$9.95  
Ryan Bartlett, 40 pages, 4.25 x 7.5 x 0.5", 9781647553630
Get this handy booklet to common bees (and their look-alikes) of the western USA, and learn how to identify them. Bees are beloved garden visitors and are essential to a healthy ecosystem. We welcome their arrival and celebrate their vital work as pollinators, supporting the growth of...
Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid
WFP087
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583557181
No one wants to think about needing first aid while out in the wilderness.   Hoping it does not happen will not help you when it does.   Wilderness First Aid covers simple techniques to treat common injuries and sickness in a wilderness situation. This waterproof flexible folding guide includes...
Field Guide to the North American Jackalope: Updated Edition
Field Guide to the North American Jackalope: Updated Edition
FAR032
$9.95  
Paperback, Andy Robbins, 48 pages, 7 x 5, 9781591523031
New Expanded Edition Features MORE... Species and fun facts of the elusive, otherworldly, and beautiful Jackalope. These words―and many more―can be used to describe one of North America’s most enigmatic creatures: the jackalope. The purpose of this field guide is to provide the reader with a...
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