On Hunting : A Definitive Study of the Mind, Body, and Ecology of the Hunter in the Modern World - Lt Col Dave Grossman

On Hunting

A Definitive Study of the Mind, Body, and Ecology of the Hunter in the Modern World

By: Lt Col Dave Grossman, Linda K Miller, Keith A Cunningham

Paperback | 7 March 2023

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Hunting is our heritage, our heart, and our future.
Where does hunting fit in the modern world? To many, it can seem outdated or even cruel, but as On Hunting affirms, hunting is holistic, honest, and continually relevant. Authors Grossman, Miller, and Cunningham dive deep into the ancient past of hunting and examine its position today, demonstrating that we cannot understand humanity without first understanding hunting. Readers will
·       discover how hunting formed us,
·       examine hunting ethics and their adaptation to modernity,
·       understand the challenges, traditions, and reverence of today's hunter,
·       identify hunting skills and their many applications outside the field,
·       learn why hunting is critical to ecological restoration and preservation, and
·       gain inspiration to share hunting with others.
Drawing from ecology, philosophy, and anthropology and sprinkled with campfire stories, this wide-ranging examination has rich depths for both nonhunters and hunters alike. On Hunting shows that we need hunting still-and so does the wild earth we inhabit.
Industry Reviews
This book has a very easy way of putting [those] things into perspective and presenting the truth about hunting. When we hunt, we have a moral and ethical responsibility to do our best. We must select the right animal. We must be able to place the shot to ensure a quick, humane death. And we must honor them without haste or waste while thanking God for providing us this bounty.
The truth of why we hunt is also described in this book. Ultimately, On Hunting provides the foundation for an honest conversation about hunting in the modern world.
I hope that you will enjoy On Hunting as much as I did and apply its principles to your own life and worldview. Surely, all hunters and conservationists will appreciate and enjoy it. On Hunting will impact us for generations to come.
From the foreword by "CCW Maggie"
Female Hunter
Pro Staff for Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's
Nevada Hunter Education Instructor
Co-Owner of Homeland Personal Protection, LLC

Without knowing where we came from, it's impossible to understand how we got here. On Hunting not only offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of hunting but also reaffirms the modern hunter's connection to his primordial roots. A great read.
T.J. Schwanky
Conservationist, Writer, TV Producer


I believe this is the most important study of hunting since the Meditations on Hunting writings by Jos? Ortega y Gasset.
Robin Hurt
Conservationist, Hunter

All true hunters "feel" the truth, but few are able to "articulate" that truth. Now, thankfully, we have On Hunting to be our champion of the wild!
Jim Shockey
Naturalist, Outfitter, TV Producer and Host

I very much enjoyed this book. It will have a great reception, as it is about all of us (humans), not just hunters.
Ian Crookston
Engineer, Non-Hunter

In the end, a man's worth is not judged by what he knows but by what he has done. Lt. Col. Dave Grossman has done way more for the good of others than he will ever know. His books, all of them, are required reading in my family. His latest book, On Hunting, has now joined that required reading list.
Ernest Emerson
"Father of the Modern Fighting Knife," Author of Bad Guy with a Gun, Lifelong Hunter


I loved this book! A very intellectual and historical study of why we hunt. Understanding the why naturally results in improving skills for tactical situations and survival, not to mention making us better hunters!
Carl Chinn
President of Faith Based Security Network, Lifelong Hunter

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