{"product_id":"the-old-pro-turkey-hunter-hardcover","title":"The Old Pro Turkey Hunter - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGene Nunnery\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael O. Giles\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring his life, Gene Nunnery was recognized as a master turkey hunter and an artisan who crafted unique, almost irresistible turkey calls. In \u003ci\u003eThe Old Pro Turkey Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e, the vaunted sportsman shares over fifty years of personal experience in Mississippi and surrounding states, along with the decades-old wisdom of the huntsmen who taught him. Throughout the book, his stories make clear that turkey hunting is more than just killing the bird--it is about matching wits with a wild and savvy adversary. As Nunnery explains, \"To me that's what it's all about: finding a wise old gobbler who will test your skill as a turkey hunter.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through his stories, Nunnery reveals that the true reward for successful turkey hunting lies in winning the contest, not necessarily exterminating the foe. Real sportsmen know that every now and then the turkey should and will elude the hunter. As Nunnery looks back on his extensive career, he analyzes vast differences in practice, old and new. The shift, he decides, came during his last twenty years on the hunt, and that difference has only increased in the decades since this book was originally published. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Michael O. Giles, Bass Pro staff team member, master turkey hunter, and award-winning outdoors writer and author of \u003ci\u003ePassion of the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, writes a new foreword that brings the practice of turkey hunting into the present day. Filled with a tested mixture of common sense and specific examples of how master turkey hunters honor their harvest and heritage, \u003ci\u003eThe Old Pro Turkey Hunter \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect companion for the novice or the adept.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGene Nunnery \u003c\/b\u003e(1911-1992) hunted turkeys in Mississippi and Alabama throughout his life and was recognized by his peers as a master hunter. In addition to \u003ci\u003eThe Old Pro Turkey Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e, he was the author of \u003ci\u003eI Will Lift Up Mine Eyes unto the Hills: Mississippi Hill Folk\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42716828074047,"sku":"9781496819994","price":32.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/60ef7a4e082023c62b2f291e34382477.webp?v=1765076325","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-old-pro-turkey-hunter-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}