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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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Cornell Lab of Ornithology Waterfowl ID: #3 Sea Ducks & Others Cornell Lab of Ornithology Waterfowl ID: #3 Sea Ducks & Others Cornell Lab of Ornithology Waterfowl ID: #3 Sea Ducks & Others
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Waterfowl ID: #3 Sea Ducks & Others
WFP116
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, Kevin J. McGowan, 12 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583559369
Waterfowl can be identified by using information about size, shape, color pattern, markings, behavior, habitat, range and calls. All clues are important, but by far the most important things to concentrate on for this group are shape and color pattern. And of the color patterns, the most...
A Field Guide to Common Fishes of the Pacific Northwest
A Field Guide to Common Fishes of the Pacific Northwest
HPC150
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Andy Lamb, Bernard Hanby & Phil Edgell, 8 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550177121
The waters of the Pacific Northwest are home to some of the most unique and diverse marine creatures in the world, including rockfishes, greenlings and, of course, salmon. This full-colour brochure is packed with information on seventy-eight "must-have" common fishes of the Pacific...
Take-Along Guide: Fun With Nature
Take-Along Guide: Fun With Nature
GPT160
$16.95  
Hardcover, Mel Boring, Diane Burns & Leslie Dendy, 288 pages, 9 x 0.9 x 9, 9781559717021
Fun with Nature helps kids discover the incredible world in their backyards. It is a compilation of seven bestselling titles: Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies Frogs, Toads and Turtles Snakes, Salamanders and Lizards Rabbits, Squirrels and Chipmunks Tracks, Scats...
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....
Lake Tahoe Map & Fish Guide
Lake Tahoe Map & Fish Guide
GPR020
$3.00  
2-Sided Laminated Card, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781601904515
A handy guide! Side one is a beautiful mini-map of the Lake Tahoe area with land and water relief and points of interest. Side two is an illustrated guide to the fish found in the lake. The card is 6" x 9" and features rigid lamination and a hole for lanyard.
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...
Boletus Edulis Mushroom MAGNET
Boletus Edulis Mushroom MAGNET
PAR446
$6.95  
J7, 3.2 x 2
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Saltwater Game Fish of North America
Saltwater Game Fish of North America
WFP191
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 12 pages, 4 x 8, 9781620054192
North American coastlines are home to hundreds of species of resident and migrant saltwater fishes. Of these, a choice few are the target of anglers and skippers seeking the ultimate battle with some of nature's largest and most beautiful game fish. From the nearshore species like striped bass,...
Birding 101: A Folding Pocket Guide for Beginning Birders
Birding 101: A Folding Pocket Guide for Beginning Birders
WFP149
$9.95  
Pamphlet, 4 x 8, 9781620052297
Birders use many kinds of information to identify birds, including size and shape, color pattern, markings, behavior, habitat and calls. This handy guide puts basic birding skills at your fingertips, explaining simple techniques that allow you to sort birds into categories for easier ID. It also...
The Moon: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Moon, Its Surface Features, Phases & Eclipses
The Moon: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Moon, Its Surface Features, Phases & Eclipses
WFP159
$7.95  
Pamphlet, 9781620052792, 12 pages, 4 x 8, 9781620052792
The brightest and largest object in the night sky, the Moon is about 1/4 the diameter of Earth and is approximately 240,000 miles (385,000 km) distant. This folding pocket guide provides simplified reference to the Moon and its surface features, its phases (and how these affect gravitation on...
Roadside Geology of Washington, 2nd Edition
Roadside Geology of Washington, 2nd Edition
MPP019
$26.00  
Paperback, Marli B. Miller & Darrel S. Cowan, 400 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426775
Washington is alive with geologic activity: It’s home to the most active volcanoes in the lower 48, earthquakes regularly rattle the populated Puget Sound region, the potential of landslides increases with each soaking rain, and tsunami evacuation routes alert tourists in Olympic National Park...
Peru Mammals Guide
Peru Mammals Guide
RFP037
$6.95  
Laminated 2-sided Card, Mark Wainwright, 2 pages, 7 x 11, 1888538740
Illustrated guide to the mammals of Peru. Each species has its English, Spanish and Latin name.
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...
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....
Common Bees of Western North America
Common Bees of Western North America
FGG098
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Joseph wilson, 4 x 9.2, 9781621263289
Descriptions & multiple illustrations of 20 common bee groups, Includes honey bees, bumble bees, mason bees, and more Nesting and floral preferences and seasonal activity patterns. Bee behavior explained: life cycle, habitats, and behaviors, distinguishing bees from flies and wasps....
Alaska's Wild Plants
Alaska's Wild Plants
IPS137
$19.99  
paperback, Janice Schofield, 200 pages, 5 x 8, 9781513262789
With bright color photographs and completely up-to-date information, this authoritative guidebook introduces adventurers and harvesters to more than 80 of Alaska's most common wild edible plants. Alaska’s Wild Plants   is the perfect guide to tuck in your backpack as you explore Alaska’s...
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...
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...
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...
The Mushroom Fan Club
The Mushroom Fan Club
MPS255
$17.95  
Hardcover, Elise Gravel, 56 pages, 6.5 x 9.5, 9781770463226
Appeared on Best of 2018 lists from  Quill & Quire  and the  Globe and Mail ! “Although the fungi are anthropomorphized with cartoon eyes and goofy grins, the research behind the book is real.”― The Globe & Mail  100 Best Books of 2018 “Gravel turns adventures in mushroom...
Plants of Haida Gwaii: Third Edition
Plants of Haida Gwaii: Third Edition
HPC164
$29.95  
Paperback, Nancy Turner, 272 pages, 7 x 9, 9781550179149
For many thousands of years the lands and waters of Haida Gwaii have been home to the Haida . Plants of Haida Gwaii , written with the cooperation and collaboration of Haida knowledge holders and botanical experts, is a detailed and insightful record of the traditional uses of over 150 species...
Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of Western North America, Fifth Edition
Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of Western North America, Fifth Edition
HRW161
$19.99  
Paperback, Roger Tory Peterson, 480 pages, 5 x 8, 9781328762221
For decades, the  Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Western North America   has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Following the Spring 2020 update to  Peterson Field Guide to Birds of...
Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific: San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas FIELD GUIDE
Saltwater Sport Fish of the Pacific: San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas FIELD GUIDE
PAR089
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Amadeo Bachar, Edgar W. Roberts III, 10 pages, 4 x 10, 9781937196301
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 Monterey to Alaska. Each specimen includes the common and scientific name, range where fish are caught, length,...
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures
PGN361
$18.00  
Paperback, Merlin Sheldrake, 368 pages, 5 x 8, 9780525510321
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Merlin Sheldrake’s marvelous tour of these diverse and extraordinary life forms is eye-opening on why humans should consider fungi among the greatest of earth’s marvels. . . . Wondrous.”— Time   A mind-bending journey into the hidden universe of fungi, “one of those...
The Fungal Pharmacy
The Fungal Pharmacy
PGN319
$34.95  
paperback, Robert Rogers, 608 pages, 8 x 10, 9781556439537
In  The Fungal Pharmacy , noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi, Rogers explains, have the capacity to heal both the body and, through the process of myco-remediation, the planet itself....
Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest: Washington, Oregon and Idaho
Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest: Washington, Oregon and Idaho
QRP012
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, David James, 12 pages, 9 x 3.8 x 0.2 inches, 978-1936913626
Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. This guide beautifully illustrates 84 species of butterfly along with their caterpillars found in the mountains, deserts, urban and coastal areas of the Pacific Northwest. This pocket-sized guide features stunning color photos...
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...
Night Sky: A Guide to Our Galaxy
Night Sky: A Guide to Our Galaxy
QRP008
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Tyler Nordgren & Chad Moore, 12 pages, 4.5 x 10, 9781943334001
This informative guide is an excellent introduction to the stars, constellations and nebulae that make up the visible sky at night. Nearly two-thirds of Americans no longer live in a place where the Milky Way, our home galaxy, is visible after dark. This guide not only shows you when it is...
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals, 2nd Edition
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals, 2nd Edition
RAN466
$26.00  
Flex, John O. Whitaker Jr., 942 pages, 4 x 1.4 x 7.7, 9780679446316
From a stop-action photograph of the amazing flying squirrel to Big Horn Sheep perched on a rock face, this guide puts the world of mammals in your hands. Illustrated with more than 300 full-color photographs, each species account includes information on physical characteristics, size, similar...
Peru Raptors Bird Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Peru Raptors Bird Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP038
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538759
Rainforest Publications has six field guides to aid you in the enjoyment of your adventures in PeruPeru RaptorsPeru Birds of the WetlandsPeru's Birds of the ForestPeru MammalsPeru Reef Fish. All the single sheet field guides are 7" by 11" (17. 85 cm by 28 cm), double-sided, laminated to...
Peru Forest Bird Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Peru Forest Bird Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP039
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538775
Rainforest Publications has six field guides to aid you in the enjoyment of your adventures in PeruPeru RaptorsPeru Birds of the WetlandsPeru's Birds of the ForestPeru MammalsPeru Reef Fish. All the single sheet field guides are 7" by 11" (17. 85 cm by 28 cm), double-sided, laminated to...
Peru Shore & Wetland Bird Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Peru Shore & Wetland Bird Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP040
$3.48  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538767
Rainforest Publications has six field guides to aid you in the enjoyment of your adventures in PeruPeru RaptorsPeru Birds of the WetlandsPeru's Birds of the ForestPeru MammalsPeru Reef Fish. All the single sheet field guides are 7" by 11" (17. 85 cm by 28 cm), double-sided, laminated to...
Colorado Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
Colorado Gold and Gems Map, Then and Now
NWD004
$17.95  
Maps, 6.5 x 9.5, 9780972044158
Colorado 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  shows regional mineral deposits...
The Complete Mushroom Hunter, Revised: Illustrated Guide to Foraging, Harvesting, and Enjoying Wild Mushrooms
The Complete Mushroom Hunter, Revised: Illustrated Guide to Foraging, Harvesting, and Enjoying Wild Mushrooms
QPG003
$24.99  
Flex, Gary Lincoff, 208 pages, 8.5 x 10.5, 9781631593017
Do you know your mushrooms? This is the only mushrooming book that will introduce you safely and with confidence to the not-so underground hobby of mushroom hunting and gathering. Gathering edible wild food is a lovely way to forge a connection to the earth. Mushrooms are the ultimate local...
Audubon Field Guide to Seashore Creatures
Audubon Field Guide to Seashore Creatures
RAN203
$27.00  
Paperback, Norman A. Meinkoth, 774 pages, 4 x 7.5, 9780394519937
Each of the 690 identification pictures is a full-color photograph of a seashore creature. Arrangement by shape and by color makes identification quick and easy. 666 species are covered in full detail.
Garden Bugs & Insects of the Northwest: Identify Pollinators, Pests, and Other Garden Visitors
Garden Bugs & Insects of the Northwest: Identify Pollinators, Pests, and Other Garden Visitors
AVK123
$9.95  
Spiral-Bound, Jaret C. Daniels, 36 pages, 4 x 7, 9781647552459
Get this tabbed booklet to garden insects and bugs, and learn how to identify and attract (or repel!) them. Brightly colored flowers, rich soil, and delicious nectar, the garden landscape is a bug’s paradise. It attracts the ones we want to see—like bees, butterflies, and lady...
California Coast Field Guide: Sportfish
California Coast Field Guide: Sportfish
RFP059
$9.95  
Laminated 2-Sided, 7 x 11.5, 9781888538199
This is a laminated field guide with illustrations of 86 Pacific coast sport fish. It can be used to identify sportfish from Southern California to Northern Ecuador. Each species is identified by their English, Spanish and Latin Names.
Outdoor School: Tree, Wildflower, and Mushroom Spotting: The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide
Outdoor School: Tree, Wildflower, and Mushroom Spotting: The Definitive Interactive Nature Guide
MPS260
$19.99  
Flexi, Mary Kay Carson, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9781250750617
With 448 full-color, highly-illustrated pages, Outdoor School is your indispensable tool for the outdoors. This interactive field guide to plant and mushroom spotting includes: - Immersive activities to get you exploring - Write-in sections to journal about experiences - Next-level...
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...
Wild Plants of the San Juan Islands
Wild Plants of the San Juan Islands
MOU136
$14.95  
Paperback, Scott Atkinson, 192 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780898863567
* The first comprehensive field guide to the San Juans * Also covers the Gulf Islands and southern Vancouver Island * Includes an annotated checklist of all vascular plants recorded for San Juan County Washington's jewel-like San Juan Islands, outdoor playground for both foot-and...
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.
Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd edition
Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd edition
HPC053
$29.95  
Paperback, Andy Lamb & Phil Edgell, 335 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550174717
Written by a marine biologist and illustrated in colour by a prize-winning underwater photographer, this book identifies each fish by its common name and is illustrated with full-colour photographs and labeled sketches. Special sections present catching tips for anglers and commercial fishermen;...
Emergency First Aid
Emergency First Aid
WFP179
$7.95  
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...
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.
Panama Sport Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Panama Sport Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP025
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538848
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....
Washington State Wildlife Washington State Wildlife (Folding Pocket Guide) Washington State Wildlife (Folding Pocket Guide)
Washington State Wildlife
WFP042
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551691
Washington State 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 and insects, slugs, fishes and seashore life and includes a map featuring...
Dangerous Animals & Plants Dangerous Animals & Plants Dangerous Animals & Plants
Dangerous Animals & Plants
WFP053
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583553091
Dangerous Animals and Plants is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast interested in poisonous and venomous North American plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 90 species of dangerous birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects,...
Backyard Medicine: Harvest and Make Your Own Herbal Remedies
Backyard Medicine: Harvest and Make Your Own Herbal Remedies
SKY039
$14.95  
Paperback, Julie BrutonSeal & Matthew Seal, 9781602397019
"A wonderful book that all herbalists need. It embodies a heartfelt love of herbalism combined with clearly articulated scientific insights"-David Hoffmann B. Sc. , FNIMH, Medical Herbalist. Backyard Medicine is a beautiful book, packed with nearly 300 color photographs and over 120 herbal...
Track Pack: Animal Tracks in Full Life Size
Track Pack: Animal Tracks in Full Life Size
SPB019
$10.95  
Spiral-bound, Ed Gray, 34 pages, 9780811728188
Tracks, range maps, and scaled drawings Small, wire-bound format for maximum portability Designed to be brought out in the field, this handy pocket guide features actual-size tracks for 38 common North American animals, from bobcats to bobwhites and opossums to grizzly bears, as...
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...
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