The Compassionate Hunter's Guidebook: Hunting from the Heart

by Miles Olson

A comprehensive, practical guide for the ethical, compassionate hunter Wild meat, hunted in a responsible way, is one of the most healthful, sustainable foods possible. Depending on how it is done, hunting can be as local, intimate and humane as it gets. And aside from this, it demands the hunter enter a world of awareness, wildness, life and death that as a culture we have lost connection to. 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 food that comes directly from the land where they live. This practical manual suggests that hunting is not a 'sport' and the animals whose lives are taken are not 'game'. It combines a deep, philosophical exploration of the ethics of killing with detailed instructions on every step of the process 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.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 7, 2014

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great jumping off point. Much I'm already pretty familiar with.

[Bernadette · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful starting point to a larger way of respectful living.

[Will G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, general book about the hippy side of hunting.