Successful Big Game Hunting Chapter 2



Chapter 2: Some Thoughts on Gear for the Big Game Hunter

For a book written in the late 80's, Mr Gilchrist has some interesting ideas.  His thoughts on most of the items are very handy, but he has a section on cameras, that is obviously very out of date.  Although, he does bring up some pictures that were taken in the 1930's that were very well done.

Favorite Quote:
"It rained a dozen days on a 12 day trip"

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