Compassionate Hunter's Guidebook

A comprehensive, practical guide for the ethical, compassionate hunter Arguably the food that most closely approximates our nutritional needs, wild game assumes a sacred and satiating beauty in The Compassionate Hunter --- Joel Salatin, farmer and author

Olson encourages readers to take life into their own hands by hunting from the heart. He provides A to Z instructions to embrace reality and discover the most balanced way to sustain ourselves and the planet .--- Thomas J. Elpel, author of Participating in Nature and producer of The Art of Nothing Wilderness Survival Video Series

The Compassionate Hunter's Guidebook is a guide for those that come to the act of hunting with pure intentions, motivated by a desire for healthy, sustainable food that comes directly from the land where they live. This practical manual combines a deep, philosophical exploration of the ethics of killing with detailed instructions on every step of the process including:

Understanding your prey; Tools, techniques and preparation; The act of the hunt; From forest to table - processing, preserving and preparing wild meat. A unique and comprehensive, fully-illustrated guide to the complexity, ethics and spirit of the hunt, The Compassionate Hunter is a must-read for beginning and experienced hunters alike. It will appeal to anyone who wishes to delve more deeply into the complex, humbling and ultimately profound reality of our relationship with the food that nourishes us.

Earthy and heartfelt, this book reminds us that hunting provides sustenance for both body and soul, and that mindful eating requires both respect and gratitude. -- Tovar Cerulli, author The Mindful Carnivore: A Vegetarian's Hunt for Sustenance

Miles Olson has spent the past decade immersed in learning and practicing earth skills. The author of Unlearn, Rewild , his experiences living on the land have made him an expert on rewilding.

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