Reviews
"Vin's encyclopedia is a must-have for all outdoor-oriented families. It has been invaluable in my own family--for my sons and my grandsons." ~Joan Wulff, First Lady of Fly Fishing, National Casting Champion, IGFA Hall of Fame member, and founder of Wulff School of Fly Fishing "Back and better than ever, Vin's wonderfully detailed encyclopedia remains a superb reference for anyone--novice or expert--who loves fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. And it makes a great gift!" ~Nick Lyons "There is no shortage of come-lately 'experts' who would tutor you in essential paddling strokes or survival knots. But would you trust them to help you select a lightweight upland shotgun or show you how to field dress a deer? There's only one author who has the depth and breadth of experience to cover the galaxy of outdoor skills. He's Vin Sparano, Editor Emeritus of Outdoor Life , a man who has employed the very skills he describes in a lifetime of hunting, fishing, and outdoors recreation. This is the single source for every skill you need to know to be safe, knowledgeable, and successful in your outdoors pursuits." ~Andrew McKean, Editor-in-Chief, Outdoor Life "I have known Vin Sparano--and respected his knowledge of the outdoors--for more than 30 years. He is still a master teacher. His extensive knowledge and manner of putting the essential information into an understandable form allows readers of any skill set to learn and more fully enjoy the outdoors." ~Stu Apte "In this world of tunnel-vision specialists, Vin Sparano pursued a refreshingly different mission with his Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia ...the essential core of every inquisitive sportsman's library, one we will reach for time and again, whether we've been at this for years or just started yesterday." ~James R. Babb, Editor, Gray's Sporting Journal "Vin T. Sparano's Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia has been a reliable reference for me in my writing, editing and outdoor enjoyment since the first day it came out many years ago. This brand-new 5th Edition, totally updated with additional material and full color, makes it a great resource for the outdoorsman even greater." ~Glenn Sapir, Director, Editorial Services, National Shooting Sports Foundation; former Editor, Field & Stream , Outdoor Life and Sports Afield magazines
