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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 Salmon Lifecycle & Identification LAMINATED CARD Pacific Northwest Salmon Lifecycle & Identification LAMINATED CARD
Pacific Northwest Salmon Lifecycle & Identification LAMINATED CARD
FRM002
$5.99  
Laminated Card, 6 x 9, 9781601905338
Side one describes the life cycle of Northwest Salmon through text and beautiful illustrations. Side two is a Salmon Identification Guide with detailed illustrations of eight species. This waterproof card features sturdy lamination and hole for lanyard. 5.5" x 8.5"
Alaska Northern Lights Guide LAMINATED CARD Alaska Northern Lights Guide LAMINATED CARD
Alaska Northern Lights Guide LAMINATED CARD
FRM003
$5.99  
Laminated Card, 6 x 9, 9781601905208
A stunning guide to this amazing phenomenon! Side one features four beautiful images of the Aurora borealis seen in Alaska. Side two has images and text that explain it, along with a satellite view map of the state. The card features sturdy lamination, 5.5" x 8.5" with hole for lanyard.
Alaska Inside Passage Map Guide LAMINATED CARD Alaska Inside Passage Map Guide LAMINATED CARD
Alaska Inside Passage Map Guide LAMINATED CARD
FRM006
$5.99  
Laminated Card, 6 x 9, 9781601905390
This map displays the stunning topography of this popular cruise and ferry route. Includes lighthouses, placenames, mountains, national forests and monuments. Side two offers stunning images of wildlife. 5.5" x 8.5", laminated with hole for lanyard.
Pacific Northwest Ocean & Kelp Creatures Guide LAMINATED CARD Pacific Northwest Ocean & Kelp Creatures Guide LAMINATED CARD
Pacific Northwest Ocean & Kelp Creatures Guide LAMINATED CARD
FRM008
$3.99  
Laminated Card, 4 x 6, 9781601904041
This convenient card has illustrations of nearly 70 species of creatures found in the ocean and kelp off the coast of the U.S. Pacific Northwest, from Northern California to Oregon and Washington. Includes whales, sharks, dolphins, fish and eels. A great identification guide for SCUBA divers,...
Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness
Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness
HCT039
$17.99  
Paperback, Lyanda Lynn Haupt, 256 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780316019118
There are more crows now than ever. Their abundance is both a sign of ecological imbalance and a generous opportunity to connect with the animal world. CROW PLANET is a call to experience the wildlife in our midst, reminding us that we don't have to head to faraway places to encounter "nature."...
The New Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Western Region
The New Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Western Region
HCT041
$19.99  
Paperback, Donald & Lillian Stokes, 592 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780316213929
The culmination of many years of research, observation, and study, the THE NEW STOKES FIELD GUIDE TO BIRDS: Western Region is factually, visually, and organizationally superior to any other photographic field guide available.   This easy-to-use guide features 636 North American bird...
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...
Common Butterflies of California
Common Butterflies of California
FGG092
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Rick Cech, 4 x 9, 9781621262299
60 butterfly species are covered, both common and exotic. They include swallowtails, fritillaries, metalmarks, sulphurs, skippers, hairstreaks, blues, and more. Images, descriptive captions, and habitat index by Rick Cech (pronounced Check), a well known naturalist and butterfly expert, author...
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...
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, 7th Edition
NGM042
$29.99  
Paperback, Jon L. Dunn & Jonathan Alderfer, 592 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781426218354
This fully revised edition of the best-selling North American bird field guide is the most up-to-date guide on the market. Perfect for beginning to advanced birders, it is the only book organized to match the latest American Ornithological Society taxonomy . With more than 2.75 million...
Sibley's Backyard Birds of Pacific Northwest
Sibley's Backyard Birds of Pacific Northwest
FGG081
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9 x 4.2 Folded, 9781621261193
• 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
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
Sibley's Woodpeckers of North America
Sibley's Woodpeckers of North America
FGG091
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9 x 4.2 Folded, 9781621262435
All 22 woodpeckers and woodpecker-like species found in North America are covered, both common and rare. Each entry includes both in-flight and perched illustrations with call-outs, detailed range maps, and a caption which captures the gestalt of the bird. Also includes illustrated information...
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Birds of North America
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Birds of North America
STL281
$24.95  
Paperback, Edward S. Brinkley, Craig Tufts, 528 pages, 1.5 x 5 x 7.8 inches, 9781402738746
From the National Wildlife Federation® comes the most up-to-date, all-photographic field guide to North American birds. Birders will find it indispensable: this single, portable volume features more than 750 species, along with more than 2,000 stunning images by leading nature photographers...
Bird Feathers: A Guide to North American Species
Bird Feathers: A Guide to North American Species
NBN025
$34.95  
Paperback, S. David Scott, Casey McFarland, 368 pages, 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches, 9780811736183
Over 400 photos of representative feathers from 379 species How to identify not only what bird a feather came from but also what kind of feather it is Range maps and wing type given for each bird This guide teaches birders to use the characteristics of wing types and feather...
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Trees of North America
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Trees of North America
STL280
$24.99  
Paperback, Bruce Kershner, 528 pages, 4.8 x 1 x 7.8 inches, 9781402738753
From the National Wildlife Federation® comes the most up-to-date, all-photographic field guide to North American trees.  The Jeffrey Pine, Coconut Palm, Staghorn Sumac, and Western Hemlock: this single, portable volume features these, plus more than 700 other tree species and varieties,...
The Pocket First-Aid Field Guide: Treatment and Prevention of Outdoor Emergencies
The Pocket First-Aid Field Guide: Treatment and Prevention of Outdoor Emergencies
SKY133
$9.95  
Paperback, George E. Dvorchak, 160 pages, 4.5 x 6.5, 9781616081157
Practical advice for the on-the-go outdoorsman, this field-friendly guide is essential for anyone interested in first-aid preparation and care. Here is advice useful on a hike or for any fishing trip, including step-by-step instructions on dealing with fractures, suturing wounds, treating eyes...
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...
The Night Sky: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Moon, Stars, Planets & Celestial Events
The Night Sky: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Moon, Stars, Planets & Celestial Events
WFP160
$7.95  
Pamphlet, James Kavanagh, 12 pages, 4 x 8, 9781620052808
This simplified guide to the night sky includes seasonal  , GLOW-IN-THE-DARK charts  to the stars and constellations and introduces the reader to the solar system, our moon, planets (visible with the naked eye), meteor showers and eclipses. Simply shine a flashlight on the charts to...
Foraging for Wild Edible Foods: A Folding Pocket Guide to Sustainable Practices & Harvesting Techniques
Foraging for Wild Edible Foods: A Folding Pocket Guide to Sustainable Practices & Harvesting Techniques
WFP161
$7.95  
Pamphlet, James Kavanagh, 12 pages, 4 x 8, 9781620052785
Foraging involves finding, identifying and harvesting wild edible plants. It is a healthy outdoor activity that puts one in touch with nature and provides a bounty of fresh, nutritious, free food. This handy pocket guide provides simplified reference to the approved practices for harvesting wild...
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...
Rockhounding California: A Guide To The State's Best Rockhounding Sites
Rockhounding California: A Guide To The State's Best Rockhounding Sites
GPT229
$18.95  
Paperback, Gail A. Butler, 200 pages, 6 x 9, 9780762771417
Although known for its gold production, California is a virtual haven for rock and gem collectors. With this fully revised and upated edition, you can explore the mineral-rich desert regions, comb tide-washed beaches for jade, agate, abalone, fossilized whale bone, and prospect in the mountains...
Rockhounding Montana: A Guide to 100 of Montana's Best Rockhounding Sites
Rockhounding Montana: A Guide to 100 of Montana's Best Rockhounding Sites
GPT230
$18.95  
Paperback, Montana Hodges, 240 pages, 6 x 9, 9780762781621
With this informative, fully updated and revised guide, you can explore the mineral-rich region of Montana. It describes the state's best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commerical sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also descirbes how to collect specimens,...
Bug Log: Kids
Bug Log: Kids
AVK039
$11.95  
Spiral PB, DeAnna & Daniel Brandt, 88 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781591937272
The positive effects of journaling--especially for children--have been celebrated for decades. Journaling helps to build self-esteem while also enhancing skills in writing, drawing and observation!  Bug Log Kids is the perfect introduction to journaling and to nature. Created by  DeAnna...
Sibley's Seabirds of the Pacific Coast
Sibley's Seabirds of the Pacific Coast
FGG090
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 4 x 10, 9781621262329
Laminated reference guides – indestructible, beachproof, and waterproof Instant access to just what you need to know Written and illustrated by local experts Perfect for backpack, beach bag, glove compartment, or purse
Birds of Idaho Field Guide
Birds of Idaho Field Guide
AVK034
$16.95  
Paperback, Stan Tekiela, 308 pages, 4.5 x 6, 9781591930181
Make bird watching in Idaho 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 Idaho. This book features 122 species of Idaho birds, organized by color for...
Foraging Mushrooms Oregon: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Mushrooms
Foraging Mushrooms Oregon: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Mushrooms
GPT223
$16.95  
Paperback, Jim Meuninck, 144 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493026692
Detailed descriptions of edible mushrooms; tips on finding, preparing, and using mushrooms; a glossary of botanical terms; color photos. Use Foraging Mushrooms as a field guide or as a delightful armchair read. No matter what you’re looking for, be it the curative Heal-All or a snack, this guide...
Camping 101 (Duraguide Series)
Camping 101 (Duraguide Series)
WFP135
$7.95  
Laminated Pamhplet, 4 x 8, 9781583557990
An indispensable guide for the novice or occasional camper, Camping 101 teaches the basics of camping and camp craft. It includes packing checklists, tips for choosing a campsite and setting up a safe camp, knot-tying, fire-lighting and classic camp recipes. Also included is a review of...
Trout & Salmon of North America
Trout & Salmon of North America
WFP143
$7.95  
Pamphlet, 4 x 8, 9781620052174
North American salmonids are a family of fish revered as some of the most popular and sought-after sport and food fish in the world. The beauty and diversity of the species, and the settings in which they occur, attract anglers, naturalists, photographer and artists alike to study and pursue...
Turtles: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Status of Familiar Species
Turtles: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Status of Familiar Species
WFP144
$7.95  
Pamphlet, 4 x 8, 9781620051917
Turtles are ancient and captivating creatures! With over 250 species of turtles worldwide, you can find turtles everywhere — in the water and in the desert and many places in between. This introductory guide to turtles covers all aspects of a turtle's life from their development to their...
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
$7.95  
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...
Bats: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Status of Familiar Species
Bats: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Status of Familiar Species
WFP146
$7.95  
Pamphlet, 4 x 8, 9781620051856
This guide helps identify and demystify the world of bats. Readers will learn about bats' position and role in the ecosystem -- did you know there are over 1100 species of bats worldwide? This guide describes how bats evolved, their behavior, survival techniques and habitats around the world....
Bees & Other Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Status of Familiar Species
Bees & Other Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Status of Familiar Species
WFP147
$7.95  
Pamphlet, 4 x 8, 9781620051870
Most of our plants are pollinated by bees. Approximately 50% of the managed bee population has been killed off in the last 10 years and colony collapse disorder continues to endanger our honey bee population. Along with bees, butterflies, beetles, birds and some mammals are also pollinators....
Elephants & Rhinos: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Status of Familiar Species
Elephants & Rhinos: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Status of Familiar Species
WFP148
$7.95  
Pamphlet, 4 x 8, 9781620051986
This guide helps identify and demystify the world of elephants and rhinos. Readers will learn about these animals’ position and role in the ecosystem — as well as about the various threats and dangers these incredible animals face. This guide describes how elephants and rhinos evolved, their...
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...
Backyard Birds of Western North America: A Folding Pocket Guide to Common Backyard Birds
Backyard Birds of Western North America: A Folding Pocket Guide to Common Backyard Birds
WFP150
$9.95  
Pamhplet, 4 x 8, 9781620052433
Our backyards are home to bird species that have adapted to thrive in close contact with human beings. This guide profiles common urban birds in western North America and was developed in collaboration with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, one of the world's leading institutions on bird life and...
Basic Navigation For Search and Rescue and Survival
Basic Navigation For Search and Rescue and Survival
WFP152
$9.95  
Folding Pamphlet, 10 pages, 5.5 x 5.5, 9781620052594
Basic Navigation 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...
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...
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...
Nests and Eggs of North American Backyard Birds
Nests and Eggs of North American Backyard Birds
WFP157
$9.95  
Pamphlet, 4 x 8, 9781620052259
This guide is a convenient primer for locating and observing nests. It offers information on the basic types of nest structures, typical nesting habitat for each species, number of eggs a nest may contain, what the eggs look like, and more. Also included are facts on nest-related bird behaviors.
Right Bird, Right House: Providing a Safe Space for Birds to Raise Their Young
Right Bird, Right House: Providing a Safe Space for Birds to Raise Their Young
WFP158
$9.95  
Pamphlet, 4 x 8, 9781620052273
Many species of birds will nest in boxes or other structures that meet each species’ requirements for a safe place to nurture eggs and nestlings. This guide provides the tools for launching a successful nesting structure project, starting with an overview of general types of nest structures,...
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...
Animal Tracks of the Northwest
Animal Tracks of the Northwest
AVK032
$9.95  
Spiral, Jonathan Poppele, 22 pages, 4 x 7, 9781591936961
When you’re out and about, keep this tabbed booklet by Jonathan Poppele close at hand. Featuring more than 150 Northwestern mammals of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and northern California, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group,...
Birds of the Northwest
Birds of the Northwest
AVK033
$9.95  
Spiral, Stan Tekiela, 24 pages, 4 x 7, 9781591934110
At the cabin, in the garden or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling bird field guides and featuring 130 Northwest birds of Alaska, northern California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming, the booklet is organized by color for quick...
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.
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...
Atlantic Seashore Field Guide: Florida to Canada
Atlantic Seashore Field Guide: Florida to Canada
SPB034
$24.95  
Paperback, J. Duane Sept, 336 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780811714211
A photographic guide to the common plants and animals that inhabit the intertidal zone--the area covered by water at high tide and exposed during low tide--on the Atlantic coast from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to Cape Breton, Canada.   Includes color photos, descriptions, and details for...
Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools
Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools
HEY003
$18.00  
Paperback, Marni Fylling, 96 pages, 5.2 x 0.4 x 7.1, 9781597143028
A new field guide with delightfully old-fashioned illustrations  This scientifically accurate yet utterly charming field guide to the Pacific coast intertidal zone introduces readers to a world populated by spectacular wildlife: 150-year-old giant green anemones that paralyze their prey...
The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast
The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast
HEY004
$25.00  
Paperback, Kirk Lombard, 272 pages, 5.6 x 0.8 x 8.5, 9781597143578
The first foraging guide for the California coast   In  The Sea Forager's Guide to the Northern California Coast , Kirk Lombard combines a startling depth of knowledge with wry humor and colorful storytelling to guide readers' quests to hook fish, dig clams, and pick seaweed for...
Sea Change
Sea Change
FTP001
$17.95  
Hardcover, JOEL HARPER, 32 pages, 9 x 0.4 x 9, 9780971425453
An enjoyable day at the beach turns into a passion for art and marine conservation. With a swell comes a wave and a Sea Change! Story by Joel Harper, author of All the Way to the Ocean. Illustrations by Erin O'Shea
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