In this book Robert B. Roosevelt foresaw and expressed concern about theeventual decrease and possible extinction of many game animals unlessconservation measur... » 

In this book Robert B. Roosevelt foresaw and expressed concern about theeventual decrease and possible extinction of many game animals unlessconservation measures and improved hunter ethics were promptly adopted toprotect them. He relates personal hunting experiences descriptions of majorgame birds waterfowl rails shorebirds woodcock and snipe means of takingthem areas hunted hunting equipment including boats retrieving dogs theart of marksmanship sportsmanship and hunter ethics. He clearly describes theadvantages of the new breechloading shotguns over antiquated muzzledloaders.This was one of most hotly debated hunting issues of the day. The author was anuncle of Theodore Roosevelt and greatuncle of Eleanor Franklin DelanoRoosevelts wife. An avid sportsman he is often credited for instilling inTheodore an appreciation of the out of doors including hunting fishinghiking and camping.Henry M. Reeves. «