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Brave bear hunters go through grass, a river, mud, and other obstacles before the inevitable encounter with the bear forces a headlong retreat.

"Ethan knows that killing animals for fun is against the Hunter's Code. Or does he?"--Unedited summary from book.

Rodney Locust is finally twelve, the age his dad says, he must be to attend the annual deer hunt on his family's allotment in the hills of eastern Oklahoma. But, there's a lot of work to do before Rodney can grab his rifle and step foot in the woods, starting with hunter safety. Rodney is anxious to start hunting and not excited about all the prep work. But, when he finally gets his chance, Rodney discovers the lessons he's learned may have been the...

"Seb is enjoying turkey hunting in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. But he really wants to explore some of the local caves. When a storm forces him, Carlos, and Rocky into one, they see bats, stalactites, and stalagmites. But they become disoriented when they drop their flashlight and have to use all their skills to find a way out."--

"While hunting moose in Alaska, Sami and her stepmother Kathleen become lost in the woods. They try to retrace their steps but can't find the trail. When a moose walks into their path they freeze, because moose are dangerous. Suddenly Rocky bursts out of the trees, frightens the moose away, and leads Sami and Kathleen back toward the blind."--

Eleven-year-old Zach Feather can't wait to go on his first pheasant hunting trip, especially when he learns his parents have a surprise for him—a new bird dog! The family travels across the state from the Cherokee reservation in eastern Oklahoma to hunt pheasant on a relative's ranch. There are more surprises—including a rattlesnake encounter—in store for Zach on his first hunt. Along the way, he learns that hunting is about more than just finding...