Bee Hunting: A Book of Valuable Information for Bee Hunters

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Bee Hunting: A Book of Valuable Information for Bee Hunters

by John Ready Lockard

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BEE HUNTING - A BOOK OF VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR BEE HUNTERS--TELL HOW TO LINE BEES TO TREES, ETC. - BY JOHN R. LOCKARD - Published by A. R. HARDING, Publisher Columbus, Ohio Copyright 1908 By A. R. HARDING PUB. CO.

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SOME MEMORIES OF BEE HUNTING

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PREFACE

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BEE HUNTING

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CHAPTER I. AN OLD BEE HUNTER.

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CHAPTER II. EARLY SPRING HUNTING.

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CHAPTER III. BEES WATERING. HOW TO FIND THEM.

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CHAPTER IV. HUNTING BEES FROM SUMAC.

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CHAPTER V. HUNTING BEES FROM BUCKWHEAT.

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CHAPTER VI. FALL HUNTING.

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Description

A seasoned outdoorsman shares his lifelong fascination with bee hunting, painting vivid pictures of the mountain valleys where his adventures began. From the thrill of tracking buzzing insects against a bright sky to the quiet patience required when coaxing them with heated stone and scented comb, the narrative blends personal memory with practical insight. The author’s voice is warm and earnest, inviting newcomers to appreciate both the challenge and the simple pleasure of the pursuit.

The book offers clear, step‑by‑step guidance for beginners, outlining safe methods for locating bee trees and avoiding the hazards of older, more reckless techniques. Readers will find helpful tips on reading bee flight patterns, using natural cues like blooming buckwheat, and setting up effective bait without risking forest fires. Throughout, the author emphasizes respect for nature and the joy of mastering a timeless, hands‑on pastime.

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Full title

Bee Hunting: A Book of Valuable Information for Bee Hunters Tells How to Line Bees to Trees, Etc.

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (67K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Linda M. Everhart, Blairstown, Missouri

Release date

2010-10-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

John Ready Lockard

John Ready Lockard

b. 1858

A Pennsylvania beekeeper and nature observer, he wrote warmly and practically about the little-documented craft of tracking wild honey bees. His best-known book blends hands-on know-how with the voice of someone who spent decades learning outdoors.

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