Bøger af Monte Burch

As more and more self-sufficiency methods rise out of today’s waning economy and growing green movement, so does jerky. Jerky is one of the oldest forms of food preservation, and, these days, a very popular hobby for the hunting enthusiast and a great way of using game meats. Award-winning outdoor writer and photographer Monte Burch brings readers this pocket-sized guide to making one of the most popular, convenient, and protein-rich foods.The Complete Jerky Book includes complete instructions on how to prepare jerky the good old-fashioned way as well as how to make it using the latest equipment. Delicious recipes for a wide variety of meats include:VenisonTurkeyGooseBeefAnd even fish!This book includes everything from how the Native Americans preserved their meat to the foolproof, easy-does-it purchased jerky seasoning mixes and new products of today.

Bass fishing requires more than just patience—it requires cunning and insight.Let author Monte Burch offer his advice on determining where to find big bass and how to effectively catch them.Largemouth bass are the most popular game fish in the US. Found in nearly every state, they present an exciting and powerful challenge to anglers of all levels. This handy and practical guide is broken into eight sections covering the most distinct seasonal periods in the life of a bass, beginning with early spring and the prespawn and carrying through to the postspawn and finally the winter.Each section includes information on that season’s typical water conditions, temperature, and clarity, and is supplemented with maps that illustrate the best locations to find the biggest bass. Burch also gives time-tested advice on which gear works best, and when.This updated and expanded edition now features color photographs. So whether you are a beginning largemouth-bass angler or an experienced fisherman, The Pocket Guide to Seasonal Largemouth Bass Patterns will prove to be an essential guide for you to carry at all times.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

A handy reference book on caring for your deer once it’s down—handing, skinning, butchering, transporting, and more.Hunting, butchering, and preparing deer has been a way of life for Monte and Joan Burch. Drawing on their years of experience living off the land and practical skills gained while butchering livestock, Monte and Joan offer The Pocket Guide to Field Dressing, Butchering, and Cooking Deer as a must-have resource for the hunter on the go. Included is essential advice on:Field dressingTransportingHangingSkinningCapingButcheringCookingEach step is accompanied by black-and-white drawings and color photographs that further illustrate the advice being offered. So whether you are a novice or an experienced professional, The Pocket Guide to Field Dressing, Butchering, and Cooking Deer will undoubtedly prove to be an essential reference.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Let Monte Burch show you how to grow all types of vegetables, fruits, and even grains on your own land or in any small space available to you and your family.Growing your own food is a hot topic today because of the high cost of transporting food long distances, the heightened problem of diseases caused by commercially grown foods, concerns of the overuse of chemicals in mass food production, and the uncertain health effects of GMOs. Many—from Michelle Obama to inner-city kids to survivalists and preppers who have decided to live off the grid—have recently discovered the benefits of homegrown vegetables and fruits.Community gardens, and even community canning centers, are increasingly popular and have turned roof-top gardening into a great and healthy food source. And on a smaller scale, some plants can even be grown in containers for the smallest backyard or patio. The possibilities for growing your own food are endless!Also included is information on specific health benefits, vitamins, and minerals for each food, as well as detailed instructions for fall and winter food growing. Learn how to grow for your family, harvest and store all types of home-grown produce, and find joy in eating foods planted with your own hands.

An illustrated guide to making Native American tools and weapons using time-honored methods.

Have you ever thought about raising chickens, keeping bees, grinding your own flour, or starting your own compost pile? If so, then this is the book for you!

An essential guide for fresh- and saltwater anglers.

Smoke and cure everything from store-bought meats to freshly harvested fish and game with this beginner's guide featuring recipes, tools and techniques.Drawing on more than forty years of experience smoking everything from succulent salmon to whole hogs, award-winning outdoor writer and photographer Monte Burch presents this practical handbook for anyone who wants to make their own smoked or cured products.The Complete Guide to Smoking and Salt Curing introduces beginners to the ancient art of preserving meat, fish, and game. Burch includes full-color photographs and clear instructions on how to select meats and avoid contamination, how to choose smokers, and how to use various tools. This easy-to-follow guide also includes delicious recipes for rubs, sauces, marinades, ham, bacon, and more!Whether you're looking to cure and smoke your own wild-caught fish and game, or simply want to stretch your grocery dollar while creating delicious smoke salmon or cured bacon at home, Burch will have you making mouthwatering meals in no time.

A guide to home butchering, with recommendations on which tools (knives, paring knives, meat scissors, meat grinders, shrink wrappers) for the task at hand. It includes coverage that ranges from field dressing, skinning, and boning out an entire deer to efficiently butchering rabbits, deer, big game, hogs, birds, cattle, and more.

No waterfowl hunter can afford to be without this complete, up-to-date guidebook.

Here is the next title in the popular The Joy of ... series-an easy-to-understand, beautifully illustrated guide to smoking and salt curing. Learn how to preserve meat, fish, and game and create delicious smoked and cured foods. Whether you are a serious hunter or angler seeking to cure and smoke your harvest or a consumer simply looking to save money while creating delicious treats at home, The Joy of Smoking and Salt Curing can help you!

The complete guide on how to make and enjoy homemade bratwurst.

From a master, a comprehensive guide to preserving skins and pelts.

Taking the mystery out of the construction process, Monte Burch provides complete plans and step-by-step instructions for building more than 20 barns and outbuildings, including a greenhouse, equipment shed, horse barn, and even a small guest house. Stressing the adaptability and utility of the designs, this guide covers everything from initial planning and laying out a site to framing, roofing, wiring, and plumbing. Save on construction costs, enhance your property value, and take pride in a job well done as you build your own custom-tailored barn.