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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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Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
SPB015
$22.95  
Paperback, Bradford Angier, Revised by David K. Foster, 9780811734936
First-ever revision of a classic guidebook Information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and medicinal qualities as well as updated taxonomy and 15 new species How to identify and use wild plants for medicinal purposes This illustrated guide to North American wild...
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...
Sea Glass
Sea Glass
WWN838
$16.95  
Hardcover, Cindy Bilbao, 152 pages, 6 x 5, 9781682681121
Over 100 photographs celebrate the simple beauty of sea glass. Most of us have fond memories of collecting sea glass at the beach. The joy of discovery is timeless. The smooth, patinated surfaces of these jewels are a testament to the power of the sea. Man-made objects such as bottles are...
Sibley's Backyard Birds of Mid Atlantic & South-Central States (Folding Guides)
Sibley's Backyard Birds of Mid Atlantic & South-Central States (Folding Guides)
FGG028
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 1935380092
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information 78 land bird species, both common and exotic, commonly seen in the region, including southern New York (incl. Long Island),...
Fishes of The Pacific Northwest Coast
Fishes of The Pacific Northwest Coast
FGG086
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 4 x 9, 9781621261759
A laminated fold-out guide with 6 panels each 4″ X 9″. Perfect for backpack, glove compartment, or kitchen table. Includes 56 species- both common and exotic-found inshore, nearshore, and offshore waters off the coast of California from the California/Oregon border up to and...
Waterfowl of North America
Waterfowl of North America
QRP003
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Kevin T. Karlson, 12 pages, 4.5 x 10, 9781936913411
Waterfowl of North America contains 185 color photos of all the breeding and commonly occurring waterfowl species found in North America. Species accounts show perched, swimming and flight photos, with males and females illustrated where applicable. Immature birds are shown for some species as...
Pacific Northwest Birds: Forest & Mountains: A Pocket Reference
Pacific Northwest Birds: Forest & Mountains: A Pocket Reference
MOU120
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 12 pages, 3.25 x 6.75, 9781680515268
This full-color visual guide to birds is a handy pocket reference, particularly useful for novice or casual birdwatchers. Guide consists of folded and laminated panels showcasing 40 of the most common species found across Washington and Oregon--including perennial favorites such as American...
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...
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...
Freshwater Fishes Freshwater Fishes Freshwater Fishes
Freshwater Fishes
WFP058
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551837
Freshwater Fishes is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 120 familiar species organized by family. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by...
Backyard Birds of North America Backyard Birds of North America Backyard Birds of North America
Backyard Birds of North America
WFP064
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583554647
Backyard Birds of North America is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the bird lover and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar urban species and includes instructions on attracting and feeding backyard birds. Laminated for durability, this...
Wildflowers of Oregon’s Cascade Range
Wildflowers of Oregon’s Cascade Range
QRP016
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Daniel Mathews, 12 pages, 9 x 3.9 x 0.3 inches, 978-1936913657
Wildflowers of Oregon’s Cascades Range is a quick and easy to use, light-weight, durable, all-weather field guide to 99 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 identified with the...
Marine Mammals of the Pacific Northwest: including Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Southern Alaska
Marine Mammals of the Pacific Northwest: including Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Southern Alaska
HPC036
$7.95  
Folding Pamphlet, Pieter Folkens, 5.5 x 9 pages, 8, 9781550172546
The Pacific Ocean off the west coast of North America - ranging from the south coast of Alaska to the Equator - encompasses many marine environments, from warm tropics to cold temperate waters, and from the shallow continental shelf to deep ocean canyons. A diverse number of marine mammals have...
The World of Bears The World of Bears (Folding Pocket Guide) The World of Bears (Folding Pocket Guide)
The World of Bears
WFP103
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583558188
Educational and entertaining pocket field guide provides a simplified introduction to the different types of volcanoes, lava flows, pyroclastic flows and the rocks that are formed as a result of eruption. Will appeal equally to novice vulcanologists and students of geology and geography. A...
Wilderness Emergency Care
Wilderness Emergency Care
WFP168
$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, Steve Donelan, 3.75 x 5.5, 9781620053522
In wilderness situations where resources are limited and medical care is not immediately available, responders need a large repertory of skills to cope with emergencies. Developed by Steve Donelan and NASAR's education division in collaboration with Waterford Press, this easy-to-use guide...
Mexico Caribbean Marine Guide
Mexico Caribbean Marine Guide
RFP017
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 3.5 by 8.75, 9780984010738
New Rainforest Publications Mexico Marine fold-out pocket field guide for marine life in the Yucatan, Cozumel, and Riviera Maya regions, including reef fish, sport fish, sea turtles, and marine mammals such as dolphins and whales. . Printed in the USA on recycled paper
Medicinal Mushrooms of Western North America
Medicinal Mushrooms of Western North America
CPC012
$14.95  
paperback, Robert Rogers, J Duane Sept, 96 pages, 9780995226623
Mushrooms have a history of medicinal use that goes back thousands of years. Today, thanks to centuries of traditional use and modern scien­tific research, these amazing species are well understood, and many have been found effective in treating modern health conditions. This book highlights 40...
Signaling for Rescue Signaling for Rescue Signaling for Rescue
Signaling for Rescue
WFP086
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583557136
Signaling knowledge is as important for your survival as shelter, fire and water. This guide will teach you how to be visible through contrast and movement to your rescuers, as well as how to leave clues to be followed if you are on the move. Thinking like a Search-and-Rescue team member might...
Birds: An Illustrated Field Guide
Birds: An Illustrated Field Guide
HRW173
$14.95  
Paperback, Alice Sun, 216 pages, 5 x 7, 9781951511326
A beautifully illustrated pocket-size field guide to the birds of North America--a must-have for any birder's backpack or home library. Birds: An Illustrated Field Guide  is a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide to 50 North America's most popular birds. Inside this elegant...
The Minerals Encyclopedia: 700 Minerals, Gems and Rocks
The Minerals Encyclopedia: 700 Minerals, Gems and Rocks
FFB175
$29.95  
Paperback, Dr. Rupert Hochleitner PhD, 448 pages, 5.5 x 7.5, 9780228103622
Mineral collecting by amateur "rockhounds" has never been more popular. Old quarries, road cuts, and exposed landscapes are being examined by new generations of minerals enthusiasts. Each needs a comprehensive guidebook with clear photographs and accurate data. This is it. In a thick but...
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...
Scats and Tracks of the Pacific Coast States, 2nd Ed.
Scats and Tracks of the Pacific Coast States, 2nd Ed.
GPT198
$12.95  
Paperback, James Halfpenny, 192 pages, 4.4 x 0.4 x 7, 9781493009954
Who has traveled this trail before you? Scats and Tracks of the Pacific Coast will help you determine which mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have passed your way and could possibly be nearby. With written descriptions accompanies by illustrations, this guide features the tracks, scats,...
Mammals of the Pacific Northwest: Tracks, Scats & Signs
Mammals of the Pacific Northwest: Tracks, Scats & Signs
QRP011
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, James Halfpenny, 12 pages, 9 x 3.9 x 0.2 inches, 978-1936913602
"The wild mammals of the Pacific Northwest are often elusive and difficult to locate. Their tracks, scats, and signs may be the best clue for the nature-wise detective whether a casual observer, amateur naturalist, or outdoor adventure enthusiast of any age. Now, a practical, convenient-sized...
The Kids' Guide to Birds of California: Fun Facts, Activities and 86 Cool Birds
The Kids' Guide to Birds of California: Fun Facts, Activities and 86 Cool Birds
AVK113
$13.95  
Paperback, Stan Tekiela, 240 pages, 5 x 7, 9781647551391
The Must-Have Beginner’s Guide to Bird-Watching Stan Tekiela’s famous   Birds of California Field Guide   has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children!   The Kids’ Guide to Birds of California...
Sea Turtle Life Cycle LAMINATED CARD Sea Turtle Life Cycle LAMINATED CARD
Sea Turtle Life Cycle LAMINATED CARD
FRM001
$5.99  
Laminated Card, 6 x 9, 9781601904270
Save the sea turtles! Side 1: Chart depicts the life cycle for seven species of sea turtles. Side 2: Photos show turtle activities during their life cycles along with each of the species. 6" x 9" with sturdy lamination.
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...
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...
Birds of Alaska Field Guide - 2nd Edition - Book
Birds of Alaska Field Guide - 2nd Edition - Book
AVK133
$18.95  
Stan Tekiela, 416 pages, 4.38 x 6 x 0.75", 9781647553661
Identify Alaska birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make bird-watching in Alaska even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need...
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...
Shorebirds of North America
Shorebirds of North America
QRP001
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Kevin T. Karlson, 12 pages, 4.5 x 10, 9781936913787
Shorebirds of North America contains over 200 color photos of all the breeding and commonly occurring shorebird species found in North America. Species accounts show breeding and nonbreeding plumages when differences occur, as well as many immature and juvenile plumages. Some similar species are...
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....
Hummingbirds of North America
Hummingbirds of North America
QRP002
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Greg R. Homel, 12 pages, 4.5 x 10, 9781936913428
Hummingbirds of North America is a quick and easy to use, light-weight, durable, all-weather field guide to the smallest, and some of the most colorful, popular, mysterious and alluring birds in North America—Hummingbirds. Over 100 stunning digital photographs depict every hummingbird species...
Wilderness Survival Wilderness Survival Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Survival
WFP164
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620053171
Wilderness Survival is the perfect, pocket-sized folding guide on how to stay alive in the wilderness. The guide highlights basic first aid, building a shelter, signaling for help, foraging for food and water, fire-making, edible plants and navigating through the wilderness. Laminated for...
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies
RAN473
$26.00  
Flex, Robert Michael Pyle, 928 pages, 4.3 x 1.1 x 7.1, 9780394519142
Butterflies are among the natural world's most colorful and intriguing creatures, so what could be more useful than a handy field guide with more than 1,000 photographs of all the butterflies of North America north of Mexico, including all true butterflies, the most common skippers, and many...
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...
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.
Edible Mushrooms: Safe to Pick, Good to Eat
Edible Mushrooms: Safe to Pick, Good to Eat
HHP021
$16.95  
Paperback, Barbro Forsberg, 224 pages, 6.8 x 9.5, 9781628736441
Wandering the woods in search of mushrooms is one of life’s great pleasures. But be careful to pick the right ones! With  Edible Mushrooms  in your backpack, you’ll know to pick only the safest, most delicious chanterelles, truffles, morels, and more. Author Barbro Forsberg presents forty...
Take-Along Guide: Snakes, Salamanders & Lizards
Take-Along Guide: Snakes, Salamanders & Lizards
GPT210
$7.95  
Paperback, Diane Burns, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559716277
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This captivating title offers descriptions of common reptile species, tips on locating them, and discussions on food habits and ecology. Children ages 5 to 10 will...
Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region
Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region
WPC117
$27.95  
Flex, Vera Stucky Evenson & Denver Botanic Gardens, 300 pages, 5.9 x 0.8 x 8.3, 9781604695762
Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region  describes more than 220 species of the region’s most conspicuous, distinctive, interesting, and ecologically important mushrooms. Covering Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as adjacent areas in Montana and Idaho, it is jam-packed with...
Panama: Central Panama Birds (Folding Pocket Guide)
Panama: Central Panama Birds (Folding Pocket Guide)
RFP047
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, Rainforest Publications, 1888538600
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...
What's that Rock or Mineral?
What's that Rock or Mineral?
DKP053
$12.99  
Paperback, 128 pages, 3.9 x 0.4 x 7.5, 9781465415929
Compact and portable,  What's That Rock, Mineral or Gem?  is an indispensable beginner's pocket guide to identifying the 150 most common North American rocks and minerals.
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...
Southern Night Sky Southern Night Sky Southern Night Sky
Southern Night Sky
WFP005
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551684
The Southern Night Sky provides a simplified field reference to familiar stars and constellations. A durable folding guide format is great for use in the field, and allows any level of nature explorer to recognize and easily identify the most common constellations. This guide features glow in...
Eastern Seashore Life Eastern Seashore Life Eastern Seashore Life
Eastern Seashore Life
WFP049
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583550694
Eastern Seashore Life is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the beachcomber and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 130 familiar species of seashore plants and animals found along the coast from Connecticut to Georgia and includes a map featuring...
Glacial Lake Missoula and Its Humongous Floods
Glacial Lake Missoula and Its Humongous Floods
MPP013
$15.00  
Paperback, David D. Alt, 208 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878424153
Glacial Lake Missoula and Its Humongous Floods tells the tale of a huge Ice Age lake that, when it suddenly drained, unleashed more then ten times the combined flow of all the modern rivers of the world. The book follows the path of the floodwaters as they raged from western Montana across the...
Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide 1st Edition
Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide 1st Edition
RAN515
$32.50  
Paperback, Paul Stamets, 256 pages, 6 x 9, 9780898158397
From the author of GROWING GOURMET AND MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS comes the only identification guide exclusively devoted to the world's psilocybin-containing mushrooms. Detailed descriptions and color photographs for over 100 species are provided, as well as an exploration of their long-standing (and...
Audubon Field Guide to Trees: Eastern Region
Audubon Field Guide to Trees: Eastern Region
RAN211
$23.95  
Paperback, National Audubon Society, 710 pages, 4.25 x 7.75, 9780394507606
All 933 identification pictures are full-color photos of significant details of virtually all native trees and many cultivated species as you see them in their natural habitat.
Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You: A Wildlife & Bushcraft Survival Guide
Mother Nature is Not Trying to Kill You: A Wildlife & Bushcraft Survival Guide
IPS167
$18.95  
Paperback, Rob Nelson & Haley Chamberlain Nelson, 212 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781642503210
Living With Mother Nature ―and Other Things Learned in the Wild “Having this book in your backpack just may save your life one day.” ―Jesse Weiland, national park ranger #1 New Release in Earth Sciences, Natural Disasters, and Sports Reference Prepare for all the worst case...
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...
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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