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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.
SOME MEMORIES OF BEE HUNTING
PREFACE
BEE HUNTING
CHAPTER I. AN OLD BEE HUNTER.
CHAPTER II. EARLY SPRING HUNTING.
CHAPTER III. BEES WATERING. HOW TO FIND THEM.
CHAPTER IV. HUNTING BEES FROM SUMAC.
CHAPTER V. HUNTING BEES FROM BUCKWHEAT.
CHAPTER VI. FALL HUNTING.
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.
Full title
Bee Hunting: A Book of Valuable Information for Bee Hunters Tells How to Line Bees to Trees, Etc. 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.

b. 1858
A practical outdoorsman from Pennsylvania, he turned decades of firsthand experience into a lively guide to the old skill of bee lining. His best-known book, Bee Hunting, blends country knowledge, patience, and close observation of nature.
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