Survival Poaching [Paperback]

Ragnar Benson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1980

Tells the survivalist how to collect wild game under any circumstances, using Indian secrets. Shows specific poaching methods for deer, elk, bear, moose, beaver, mink, muskrat, trout, salmon, grouse, pheasant, duck and dozens more. Includes detailed plans for many traps, snares, deadfalls, etc. Truly a fascinating and useful selection.

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About the Author

Ragnar Benson is America's most-esteemed survival expert. He has written more than 20 books for Paladin throughout the years on a variety of topics covering everything from weapons to politics to survival medicine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Paladin Press; 1st edition (March 1, 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873641833
• ISBN-13: 978-0873641838
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #75 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Hunting

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Game Warden's review., December 21, 2007

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Patrick W. Crabtree "The Old Grottomaster" (Lucasville, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Survival Poaching (Paperback)

As a lifelong (now retired) conservation officer, I can assure you that the author knew precisely how (and when) to poach game better than anyone I ever came across over my 25 years of government service. While I do not agree with much of his venom about the world at large, I cannot deny that Benson's techniques will enable and empower would-be poachers nationwide.

One of his shrewd techniques, for example, is to post "No Hunting" signs on land owned by absentee landowners. Such signs only keep out the good hunters and provide a sort of private preserve for the poacher who posts such signs on land that he doesn't even own. Benson also gets into fish trapping (which works) and how to "blow ponds" with chemical bombs. Probably the most notable facet of this work is the emphasis on WHEN to poach, catching wardens sleeping in bed and away on holiday!

Is this a great book? I can't say, really, except to note that every technique that Benson lists is quite effective for getting around the fish and game laws as well as befuddling the average game warden. "Survival Poaching" was originally only available through Paladin Press (an underground press) and I have owned a copy for many years.

When one considers Benson's anarchist view of the game laws, you come to realize that the "survival aspect" of this book is NOT really for the weekend hiker who gets lost in the woods. It's for the "survivalist" who maintains a bunker mentality about revolution and the downfall of government -- for the guy who wants to make it after our current lifstyle is rendered to dust... should that ever occur. *.*

I also found the work to be darkly humorous, albeit it was never the author's intent that the work be so considered. In fact, it is primarily for casual reading that I recommend this unique work of outdoor lore.

13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Open Mind, January 28, 2001

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This review is from: Survival Poaching (Paperback)

I have had this book in my collection for 5 years. It does help if you have an open mind while reading it. This book is absolutely not about depleting the surrounding area of wildlife of all kinds for years & years. I think the author was trying to get this point across to the reader...modern hunting techniques will not work to your benefit in a "Survival" situation.(period) If you are interested in information & diagrams of: Snares, Traps, Urban survival, And collecting numerous animal foods & protecting yuorself in a "Survival Poaching" manner this book is for you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Be Happier, October 12, 2010

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Joshua L. Peterson (Wyoming) - See all my reviews
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This book is an awesome book to have in your survival library, as are the rest of Ragnar's books. Read "A Game Warden's review" if you havent already, his take on this book is spot on. My reason for buying this book, knowing how to get something to eat when this country falls apart. There is a ton of information in this book and if your already into survival / prepardness or just getting started, its worth reading and having on hand if that day ever comes.