Field sports: fishing, hunting, shooting Books
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd Hunting
Book SynopsisThe coffee table book by Peter Feierabend and Sascha Numßen from the Ultimate series delves into one of humanity''s oldest activities: hunting. Hunting - The Ultimate Book sheds light on hunting from all angles for the first time.Feierabend and Numßen comprehensively explore the various aspects closely related to hunting in an impressive and holistic manner. Richly illustrated and accompanied by informative texts, they introduce the evolution of hunting attire, the different hunting weapons, and wildlife. They also guide readers through the grandest social hunting events that frame hunting as a pastime in high society.Furthermore, the two authors focus on the animal companions of hunters. Highly sensitive tracking dogs, trained birds of prey, and noble hunting horses are introduced in this in-depth photo book. Of course, hunting techniques, trophies, and the art associated with hunting are also featured in this impressive work.But, in a
£37.46
Little, Brown Book Group The Complete Guide to Tracking Third Edition
Book SynopsisDiscover how to track and stalk any living thing in any environment, including woodland, marsh, jungle and desert. This edition includes up-to-date information about new technologies such as drones. The reader will learn how to:- Interpret animal, human and vehicle signs.- Preserve night vision. - Use time frames to eliminate misleading signs. - Detect quarry when they backtrack or circle around. - Understand how time and weather affect signs. - Spot intentionally misleading signs.The skills of observation, memory and analysis that a tracker employs are essential not only for the military and law enforcement agencies but are also invaluable for search and rescue teams, scouts, youth leaders, outdoor pursuit teachers, bird-watchers, ramblers, farmers, livestock owners and game keepers.
£11.69
Quiller Publishing Ltd The Imperfect Shot: Shooting Excuses, Gaffes and
Book Synopsis'Have I remembered everything?' 'What shall I wear?' 'Who am I likely to be shooting alongside?' 'Will the dog behave?' 'Will the birds be there?' These are all questions that might keep the Gun, the picker-up, the keeper and anyone else connected with a day's game shooting awake the night before a much anticipated day. 'Why did I say that?' 'Why did I do that?' 'Why did my dog do that?' 'Why did I think about the weather?' 'What was I thinking?' These are all questions one might ask oneself the evening after! Fortunately, you are not alone in your nightmares! If you've ever encountered a particular incident or experience on the shooting field, whether it be a formal day, or as a rough shoot with a couple of friends, it's a fairly safe bet that others will have it too. The Imperfect Shot illustrates in words and cartoons, light-hearted errors and ill-judgment of those who have experienced minor faux pas and misdemeanours on the shooting field — and also glorifies those who have got the better of a particular situation! There are, among its pages, real pearls of wisdom; there is, though, much advice written somewhat 'tongue-in-cheek'. All immediately bring a mental picture to mind. A mental picture is not, however, required. The illustrations, brought to life by renowned country and field sports artist, Oliver Preston — himself a shooting man of no ill-repute — has negated the need for the cry which otherwise might go out: 'Oh, if only I had a camera!' As if the situation was not clear enough, Oliver adds more. Some tales might, of course be apocryphal — and I'll leave it for the reader to decide which they might be!Trade ReviewOne to dip into and enjoy. The text and illustrations, the latter by Oliver Preston, are both integral parts of the book and I am not sure which I enjoyed the most. The jokes are not all to do with shooting and I liked the one about the Land Rovers - 'They say 90 per cent of all Land Rovers manufactured are still on the road. The other 10 per cent have reached their destination'. -- Ray CollierFrom excuses for missing, including 'the safety catch got stuck' to ensuring your mobile phone is turned off, the author aims to guide the newby through some of the pitfalls of driven game shooting. And he makes it abundantly clear that pulling the trigger is just a small part of the overall shooting day, which should include a good lunch, fascinating repartee with fellow guns and getting all dressed up in sometimes ridiculous garb that, in any other situation, would be laughable. -- Philip BowernThis is an anthology of shooting excuses, gaffes and anecdotes which you might actually find useful during the season. Not only does it provide very easy access light reading for those moments when the Financial Times is a bit too topical and War and Peace is a bit too serious but it also contains some honest advice for game shooters who might like to kid themselves sometimes. There aren’t many things he hasn’t seen on shoot day — and a lot of them make it into this book.The Imperfect Shot is a motley collection of curious facts, amusing anecdotes, pithy advice and historical titbits from the world of gameshooting. A good Christmas stocking filler. * Shooting & Conservation Magazine *Here you will find tales of embarrassing gundogs, war cries in the beating line, lunch-stealing Labradors and wonderfully incompetent shots, not to mention outrageous shooting clothing and mad ducks. Hilariously illustrated by Oliver Preston, this is clearly one for the Christmas stocking. * CLA Land and Business Magazine *Perfect to open at any page, Jeremy Hobson illustrates, both in words and in cartoons (brought to life by Oliver Preston), a very humourous collection of light-hearted erroes, ill-judgement and misdemeanours.The perfect gift for the imperfect shot! A very humorous collection of experiences, faux pas and misdemeanours in the shooting field with anecdotes and tales of many light-hearted incidents from throughout the world.This book provides some novel excuses and tongue-in-cheek advice for pickers-up, Guns and keepers alike for when things don’t quite go as planned. Brought to life by Oliver Preston’s illustration, there are, among its pages, some real pearls of wisdom.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Shooting Days' and Some Guns' Ways Gamekeeping Gaffes and Beaters' Blunders Making a Meal of It Rough and Ready It's a Dog's Life Wardrobe Malfunction In the News Tales Told Over Lunch Bibliography
£18.00
Medina Publishing Ltd The Art of Falconry
Book SynopsisThe author's vast falconry experience, combined with that of his fellow contributors, make this volume knowledge-heavy yet light and entertaining in style. It covers all aspects of modern falconry, from the traditions that shaped the sport we know today to its underpinning ethics and philosophy as it continues to evolve in the 21st century. It takes the reader around the globe in search of ultimate quarry species, relating methods and motives through the hawking experiences of those who seek the most challenging flights in their art. Scottish red grouse and Belgian crows; houbara hawking with gyrfalcons and sakers; wood pigeon hawking with peregrines and goshawks; sand grouse, snipe and sage grouse with high-flying falcons: this book gives the falconer pride in the sport's traditions and enthusiasm for the future development and evolution of this living heritage.Trade Review"I genuinely cannot recommend this book too highly to anyone who really loves falconry and shares the passion for it that so obviously shines through from the author". Bob Dalton, World of Falconry; "This magnificent book will be a 'must have' addition to many falconers bookshelves" The Austringer, Journal of The Welsh Hawking Club; "This book, written by one of Europe's preeminent falconers and a man who has dedicated his life to our "Art", is a celebration of Falconry, examining its history, culture, varieties of practice and its global diversity. This is a beautiful publication which deserves pride of place on any falconer's bookshelf." Adrian Lombard, International Association for Falconry and the Conservation of Birds of Prey.
£36.00
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Shaheen A Falconers Journal from Turkey
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Rocky Mountain Books Mauled: Life’s Lessons Learned from a Grizzly
Book SynopsisAn inspiring true-life survival story set in the remote backcountry of the Canadian Rockies.In August 2017, 32-year-old Jeremy Evans endured multiple ferocious attacks by a protective female grizzly bear while hunting in the Alberta wilderness.Jeremy's injuries were massive, his scalp and face destroyed, an eye and his jaw dangling down. The tendons on one leg had been fully severed during the mauling. His hands were damaged where he had physically fought the bear. It was more than a dozen kilometres to where he had parked his truck in darkness early that morning and absolutely no one was near. Thoughts of his wife and their eight-month-old daughter consumed Jeremy as he stumbled and crawled for hours back to his truck, before driving himself several kilometres to a backcountry lodge for help. All the while, Jeremy thought of his young family and the upcoming sixth wedding anniversary that he feared he might never be able to celebrate.Mauled carefully details what happened deep in an Alberta forest where few modern humans tread. Jeremy's miraculous recovery and life lessons learned when so close to death show that human determination can defy the greatest of odds, and that setting small goals along the road to recovery can lead to remarkable achievements. Despite the traumatic stress the encounter produced, Jeremy holds no animosity toward the bear and still enjoys spending time in the backcountry. To him the grizzly was doing what the best parents do: protect their young.
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Skyhorse Publishing 50 Guns That Changed the World: Iconic Firearms
Book SynopsisDiscover how fifty great firearms influenced and helped shape our world.World history has always been interwoven with developments in firearms technology and so is peppered with legendary guns. Since the invention of gunpowder, nations have raced to create more useful and powerful firearms with which to protect, conquer, and hunt. 50 Guns That Changed the World explores the most significant firearms from the past two hundred years, from deadly weapons of war to quaint plinking guns. Included are:Winchester Model 1873Colt 1911Mauser Model 98M1 GarandRuger 10/22AK-47AR-15Benelli M2Glock G17Barrett 82A1Discover the history, design details, operation, variants, and users of each firearm, illustrated with archival photography from the manufacturers and of the guns in action. Firearms enthusiasts, history buffs, hunters, and shooters will all find something to marvel at in this gorgeous full-color book.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Home Waters A Chronicle of Family and a River
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A lyrical companion to his father’s classic, chronicling their family’s history and bond with Montana’s Blackfoot River. His storytelling—from the fishing with his dad to the life and death of his uncle Paul—is reliable, elegant and charming. … Spectacularly vivid and personal. … While Maclean’s journalistic prose is sharp and concise, it can also be beautiful.” — Washington Post "The prose in Home Waters, which is often transporting, flows with a shadow-cast grace. ... The best word I can think of to describe Home Waters also happens to be the Maclean’s family word: beautiful." — Field & Stream "A memoir about the Maclean family’s four-generation tie to Montana’s Blackfoot River that elaborates on the back story of Norman Maclean’s extraordinary 1976 novella A River Runs Through It." — Wall Street Journal "Maclean’s father, Norman, wrote the classic novella A River Runs through It. This memoir is an ode to its inspirations." — New York Times Book Review, "New & Noteworthy" "Graceful and compelling. ... Greatly expands what we might already know about Montana, fly fishing and the meaning of family. ... This is a great book." — Chicago Tribune “A worthy non-fiction companion to his father’s classic, A River Runs Through It. … Reminded me of Herman Melville recounting whaling minutiae in Moby Dick. … Throughout Home Waters, Maclean shows that he’s a real writer. But he’s also a real reporter with a long career for the Chicago Tribune." — Chicago Sun-Times “A wonderful book about fathers, sons, brothers, and family." — USA Today “A moving memoir of a family’s love affair with the Blackfoot River in Montana. … Lovers of literature and nature will be captivated by this heartfelt tribute to place and family.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “In this welcome companion to an American classic, John N. Maclean casts a story of place, family, and legacy: of highland streams and woodlands, and the gifts waiting in their depths; of a quiet father with much to share; and of the sometimes meandering, sometimes tumbling courses that carry us through life. A spare, patient, and compelling reminiscence that stays with you.” — Earl Swift, New York Times bestselling author of Chesapeake Requiem: A Year with the Watermen of Vanishing Tangier Island "Finally, a brilliant, intimate, and reliable chronicle of the remarkable Maclean family and the origins of a great book, welded seamlessly to the memorable angling days and writing life of a central member. I loved Home Waters." — Nick Lyons, author of Spring Creek "I can honestly say I loved Home Waters. Reading it felt like a visit with old friends--the characters from A River Runs through It—who you haven’t seen in a long while, during which you learned some things you’d never known before. John N. Maclean’s book does a wonderful job of illustrating the importance of family and place—something we can all relate to even if the particulars of our stories are very different." — Kirby Lambert, Montana Historical Society “John Maclean's Home Waters is a wonderful reflection on how a sense of place and shared activity, especially sport, defines our lives, our families, and the meaning we find in them.” — David Brooks, executive director, Montana Trout Unlimited “Maclean’s Hemingway-esque prose is as clear as a mountain stream, flowing with a poetic cadence and lyrically describing the many splendid natural treasures to be found under the Big Sky. A sure bet for readers who enjoy American and natural history and a must-read for fishing enthusiasts.” — Booklist “Maclean offers a lyrical love letter to Montana’s Blackfoot River, fishing, and his storied family in this captivating memoir. … Fans of his father’s novella will relish the details that served as its inspiration and are here rendered in Maclean’s sharp yet poetic prose. … This richly observed narrative is sure to reel readers in.” — Publishers Weekly “The mythology of fly-fishing in the West is richer because of this book.” — Angler's Journal "A must-read. ... Its narrative revolves around relationships rooted in Montana's favorite pastime, connecting with anyone who covets the meditative value of casting for trout on familiar rivers. ... Pick up a copy to read this summer and let your mind wander to the waters you call home." — Outside Bozeman “Even if you aren’t a fly-fishing aficionado and don’t know a wet fly from a dry one, you just might be hooked within the first few pages as Maclean reels you into this engaging book of family, place and history.” — Helena Independent Record "John Maclean has filled in the holes of his father’s story with Home Waters. Where Norman used his book to make his peace with his past, John’s narrative shows how his dad, like a savvy trout that always avoids the hook, learned to distinguish truth from imitation and pass that wisdom on to the next generation. ... John didn’t fall far from the Maclean writing tree. Like his father, the longtime Chicago Tribune writer has an affinity for crafting his experiences in aesthetic tones." — Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star "In Home Waters, John Maclean brings readers back to his family’s love of Seeley Lake and a life spent out of doors, a life marked by both magic and tragedy, but always by fly fishing for trout. Good reading." — Petoskey News-Review "A testament to the power of place and the love that binds us, throughout the generations. Home Waters is a keeper." — Flathead Living Magazine "Wonderful...Maclean tells his life story in his own way, uniquely and with eloquence and style." — The Piscatorial Journal
£18.00
Penguin Books Ltd Fish Fishing and the Meaning of Life
Book SynopsisIn Fish, Fishing and the Meaning of Life Jeremy Paxman creates the perfect literary catch for fellow angling enthusiasts in this rich and varied anthology. ''A superb compilation because it roams from carp to cod, trout to tarpon and does not regurgitate the same old clippings'' Independent on Sunday.Each chapter is introduced by Paxman''s own sharp, humorous observations and features both contemporary and historical writing about fishing in prose and verse, covering everything from tench tickling to piranha attacks. Some pieces are well known favourites, others are obscure, every one is a delight. Jeremy Paxman is a journalist, best known for his work presenting Newsnight and University Challenge. His books include Empire, On Royalty, The English and The Political Animal. He lives in Oxfordshire.
£14.24
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc Fishing the Beartooths
Book SynopsisThis guide answers every angler's questions about stocking schedules, fish abundance, precise location coordinates, elevation, surface area, and maximum depth for more than 1,000 lakes and streams in the magnificent Beartooth and Absaroka Mountains on the Montana-Wyoming border. Many of these waters teem with colorful fish; others are barren. Some are easily accessible; others are tough to find. This book gives clear descriptions of trails, distances, landmarks, terrain, and even availability of firewood. Each page is enriched with first-hand descriptions, advice, humor, and knowledge of the area's history, including the Crazy Mountains.
£13.49
McFarland & Company The Voyage of the F.H. Moore and Other 19th
Book Synopsis In 1873, 21-year-old Sam Williams embarked on a whaling journey on the two-masted F.H. Moore--he steered one of the boats and threw the harpoon. He kept a personal log and reworked it into this never-before-published manuscript, now supplemented by additional research and relevant excerpts of the ship''s official logbook. Complementing this are excerpts from three other accounts of whaling voyages: Incidents of a Whaling Voyage by Francis Allyn Olmstead (1841); Etchings of a Whaling Cruise by J. Ross Browne (1846), an expose of the whaling industry; and The Gam: Being a Group of Whaling Stories by Capt. Charles Henry Robbins (1899), a personal story of nearly an entire life at sea. The four accounts open the 19th century world of whaling to modern readers in a realistic and unromantic way.
£20.89
Stackpole Books Mastering Sporting Clays
Book SynopsisMastering Sporting Clays is a perfect guide for all levels of sporting clays shooters, from recreational to competitor. Beginner and novice shooters learn essential first steps, while advanced shooters, including competitive shooters, will benefit from target-specific tactics, allowing them to focus on improving their problem areas.Trade ReviewDon Currie is an acknowledged top competitor and acclaimed coach and, with this book, shares his years of experience and vast knowledge of the subject with a wider audience. -- Chris Batha, Greater London Skeet Champion, world-renowned instructor and coachWhen I was learning how to shoot I devoured every source of information I could find on the topic. Don Currie's excellent book would have been a great addition to my research library. -- Andy Duffy, five-time National Sporting Clays ChampionDon Currie is a masterful instructor. Engaging, thorough, and effective. This book belongs on the bookshelf of any student of the game. -- Dana Farrell, Editor, ClayShootingUSADon Currie’s book is sure to become a must read for the serious sporting clays enthusiast. -- Bruce Bowlen, author, The Orvis Wingshooting HandbookDon Currie is a coach’s coach. And in this book he shares the winning system he has taught not only to other instructors but also countless shooters of all skill levels. Whether you are an advanced competitor looking to up your game or a beginner hoping to break your first target, Mastering Sporting Clays is the book for you. Read it and succeed. -- Ralph Stuart, Shooting SportsmanMastering Sporting Clays incorporates everything the clay shooter needs to know in order to progress. All shooting instructors would do well to develop such knowledge. -- Chris Miles, Association of Professional Shooting InstructorsMastering Sporting Clays takes you back to the fundamentals of the sport. Don provides the beginner and advanced shooter with a clear pathway to proficiency with a shotgun. Far more than a one-time read, this book is an essential companion for any shooter on a quest to achieve mastery in the field or on the sporting clays course. -- Kevin Sterk, Head Instructor at Griffin & Howe Shooting SchoolDon is one of the best instructors I have ever encountered, in golf or sporting clays. Don is the best and Mastering Sporting Clays is the bible for clay shooters! -- Ray Floyd, PGA World Golf Hall of Fame; US Open, Masters, and PGA ChampionTable of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1. The Fundamentals Chapter 1. Introduction to the Fundamentals Chapter 2. A Brief History and Other Disciplines Chapter 3. Safety Chapter 4. Eye Dominance Chapter 5. Gun Fitting Chapter 6. The Origins of Focus-Movement-Faith Chapter 7. Focus Chapter 8. Movement: Planning Chapter 9. Movement: Ready Position Chapter 10. Movement: Execution Chapter 11. Faith Part 2. The Path to Mastery Chapter 12. Introduction to the Path to Mastery Chapter 13. When Focus and Movement Converge Chapter 14. The Diagnostic Tree: Putting It All Together Chapter 15. Deceptive Targets Chapter 16. Target Tactics Chapter 17. The Mental Game and the OPTIMAL Process Chapter 18. Practice Chapter 19. Go Ahead, Ask Me! Glossary Endnotes Sources Index
£23.75
University of Missouri Press The Best of Fishing Hunting Camping and Boating
Book SynopsisCharlie Farmer, provides the reader with some tips for making the most of the four major outdoor nature activities that are available in Missouri. He also shares many of the fascinating adventures he has had during a lifetime of participating in his favorite pastimes.Trade ReviewFarmer's book lives up to its title; he has done a wonderful job of distilling loads of information about the wildlife of the state and how it might be utilized by fishermen, hunters or campers, or anyone interested in the rural landscape of the state.... He is obviously a man who loves his subject-and that affection (and deep but also practical knowledge) shines through on every page.-Bruce Clayton
£14.88
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada A Young Falconers Walkabout Hitchhiking through
Book SynopsisIn early 1963, with the world on the cusp of innocence forever lost, a young and carefree Lawrence Crowley journeyed across Europe and Africa in pursuit of his passion for falconry - and a bit of fun and adventure. Money was scarce, but enthusiasm abundant. Sleeping arrangements were unused jail cells, the decks of ships, or sides of roads; the food, and sometimes lots of drink, challenged a cast iron stomach; transportation ran the gamut from a VW -Bug- to hitching rides with smugglers. Larry''s descriptions of the ready friendship of complete strangers and his remarkable experiences working with renowned falconers transport us back to that time and place as we travel with him on his personal odyssey. A beautiful snapshot of a world and people now gone; we are reminded that this unique adventure could not be repeated today.
£28.79
HANCOCK HOUSE Appalachian Ruffed Grouse
Book SynopsisA comprehensive overview of all aspects of grouse ecology and management in the central and southern Appalachians, summarizing findings of the Appalachian Cooperative Grouse Research Project. Topics covered include basic biology and ecology re nesting and brood survival; survival factors; food habits and nutrition; home ranges and dispersal; population and habitat management; the future of grouse in the region. The ecology and management of ruffed grouse is well understood for their core range where aspen is dominant and integral to their well-being. But, what of ruffed grouse that occur where aspen doesn''t provide for their annual needs? Ecology and Management of Appalachian Ruffed Grouse presents a comprehensive overview of all aspects of grouse ecology and management in the central and southern Appalachians and summarizes the findings of the Appalachian Cooperative Grouse Research Project. From 1996 through 2002, investigators captured, released and followed the fate of over 3000 g
£41.59
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Observations on Modern Falconry
Book SynopsisThe third book by the eminent falconer, Ronald Stevens, and written in the articulate and fluid style for which he came to be known. Originally published in 1963, this important falconry book is among the best of its kind. Although, by the author''s own admission, the book is strictly ''utility,'' lacking in illustration or extraneous verbiage, it is, nevertheless, a complete guide to falconry. It is written with such enthusiasm for the sport that beginners and experienced falconers alike will benefit from its contents.
£27.19
John King Coaching Wurfscheibenschiessen fur Anfanger und
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Arcturus Publishing The Fishing Journal
Book SynopsisFelicity Forster is an author and editor who has created over 500 non-fiction titles on subjects such as history, military history, fine art, music, natural history, fishing, transport, health, mind/body/spirit, pets, gardening, cooking and craft.
£14.03
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Recreational Hunting Conservation and Rural
Book SynopsisRecreational hunting has long been a controversial issue. Is it a threat to biodiversity or can it be a tool for conservation, giving value to species and habitats that might otherwise be lost? Are the moral objections to hunting for pleasure well founded? Does recreational hunting support rural livelihoods in developing countries, or are these benefits exaggerated by proponents? For the first time, this book addresses many of the issues that are fundamental to an understanding of the real role of recreational hunting in conservation and rural development. It examines the key issues, asks the difficult questions, and seeks to present the answers to guide policy. Where the answers are not available, it highlights gaps in our knowledge and lays out the research agenda for the next decade.Table of ContentsNotes on contributors. Acknowledgements. Preface. Part 1 Conservation and Hunting. 1. Conservation and hunting: friends or foes? N. Leader-Williams. 2. An overview of recreational hunting in North America, Europe and Australia Robin Sharp and Kai Wollscheid. 3. Recreational fisheries: socio-economic importance, conservation issues and management challenges Robert Arlinghaus and Steven J. Cooke. 4. The ethics of recreational hunting Barney Dickson. Part 2 Science. 5. The science of sustainable hunting E.J.Milner-Gulland, Nils Bunnefeld and Gil Proaktor. 6. Guns, sheep and genes: when and why trophy hunting may be a selective pressure Marco Festa-Bianchet and Ray Lee. 7. Science and the recreational hunting of lions Andrew Loveridge, Craig Packer and Adam Dutton. Part 3 Livelihoods. 8. Sportsman’s shot, poacher’s pot: hunting, local people and the history of conservation William M. Adams. 9. Exploitation prevents extinction: Case study of endangered Himalayan sheep and goats Michael R. Frisina & Sardar Naseer A. Tareen. 10. Community benefits from safari hunting and related activities in southern Africa Brian T.B. Jones. Part 4 Policy and Practice. 11. Conservation values from falconry Robert E. Kenward. 12. Gamebird science, agricultural policy and biodiversity conservation in lowland UK Nicholas J. Aebischer. 13. The re-introduction of recreational hunting in Uganda Richard H. Lamprey and Arthur Mugisha. 14. Does recreational hunting conflict with photo-tourism? Richard Davies, Kas Hamman and Hector Magome. Part 5 Governance. 15. When does hunting contribute to conservation & rural development? Bill Wall and Brian Child. 16. Recreational hunting and sustainable wildlife use in North America Shane Patrick Mahoney. 17. The development of a recreational hunting industry and its relationship with conservation in southern Africa Vernon R. Booth and David H.M. Cumming. 18. The influence of corruption on the conduct of recreational hunting N. Leader-Williams, R.D. Baldus and R.J. Smith. Part 6 Regulation and Certification. 19. Regulation and recreational hunting Alison M. Rosser. 20. The application of certification to hunting: a case for simplicity Brian Child and Bill Wall. Conclusion. 21. Conservation, Livelihoods and Recreational Hunting: Issues and Strategies William M Adams, Barney Dickson, Holly Dublin and Jon Hutton. Index
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Read Books Forty Five Years of Highland Deer Stalking
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sea Fishing
Book SynopsisAll you need to know about fishing from your boat, between Scotland and Gibraltar.Every yachtsman or motorboater has at some point entertained the idea of catching their own supper, but until Sea Fishing there hasn''t been a book to guide them through it. This unique handbook fills the gap. Fishing whilst cruising along the coast or at anchor isn''t as easy as it might at first seem, but this practical, photographic guide shows the novice how to set up their tackle, bait the line correctly and how to work with the tide to best effect. Different fishing techniques, tackle, weights and (importantly) bait are required when sailing at speed, drifting along the coast or fishing whilst at anchor, and this book presents them all with helpful step-by-step photos and diagrams. It also details how to kill, de-scale, fillet, skin and cook your catch. There is also a fish identification section that shows every type of fish that can be caught between Scotland and Gibraltar. UpdatedTrade ReviewThere’s nothing better than freshly caught fish for supper – and with this book to hand you won’t even have to pay for it! * anglersnet.co.uk *Written in simple language, it explains different rigs, with diagrams showing how to tie the basic knots, excellent pictures and tips on filleting, with recipes on cooking your catch * Boat Mart magazine *With this book, some perseverance and a little luck, anyone trying their hand will soon be able to plan for the pleasure of fresh fish cooked aboard. * Yachting Life *Table of ContentsIntroduction What do I need? -Getting Started -Rods -Reels -Basic Tackle -Tidy Tackle -Types of Lure -Baits Knots for fishing Trolling -Easy Pickings -Lures for Trolling -Other Lures What’s that Fish? Check Your Charts Drifting -Lures -Bites -Bait -Flatfish What’s that Fish? Fishing at anchor -Bottom Fishing -Uptide Fishing -Landing Fish -What’s that Fish? Float fishing -What’s that Fish? Fisherman’s calendar Month by Month Guide Further afield -Going South -Portugal and Beyond -Other Species -Going North Wreck fishing Preparing and cooking fish -Preparing Fish -Cooking On Board -Let’s Get Cooking Rules of angling Index
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Inglorious
Book SynopsisONE OF 2015''S BOOKS OF THE YEAR IN THE TIMES AND THE MAIL ON SUNDAY.A hard-hitting, passionate and well-researched book about the conflict between driven grouse shooting and nature conservation in Britain, with a foreword by Chris Packham.Driven grouse shooting, where flocks of Red Grouse are chased by lines of beaters so that they fly over lines of guns' that shoot the fast-flying birds, is a peculiarly British fieldsport. It is also peculiarly British in that it is deeply rooted in the British class system. This multi-million pound business dominates the hills of the north of England the Pennines, the North Yorkshire Moors, the Cheviots and throughout Scotland. Grouse shooting is big business. VERY big business And backed by powerful, wealthy lobbying groups, its tendrils run throughout British society. Inglorious makes the case for banning driven grouse shooting. The facts and arguments are presented fairly but the author, Mark Avery, states froTrade ReviewA powerful indictment of the grouse-shooting industry and its illegal shooting and propaganda war against the hen harrier. * the Guardian *No other book this year put the cat amongst the pigeons (or rather, the game birds) like Avery's impassioned investigation into driven grouse shooting and its impact on moorland ecology. * The Times *This is a book you must read whether or not you support such shooting. * Highland News Group *Pacy and passionate, this is nature writing that insists you sit up and take note. -- Stephanie Cross * The Lady *Mr Avery writes with a light touch and endearing self-depreciation. He's passionate (obsessed?) about the hen harrier. * Country Life *Table of ContentsForeword Preface Chapter 1: The harrier harried Chapter 2: A short introduction to grouse shooting Chapter 3: Langholm - the end of the beginning Chapter 4: The battle lines are drawn Chapter 5: The beginning of the end - 2014 Chapter 6: The sunlit uplands Chapter 7: End game Chapter 8: Another year of progress Further reading Acknowledgements Index
£11.39
Rowman & Littlefield Theodore Roosevelt on Hunting
Book SynopsisConsidered a visionary conservationist and avid huntsman, this book stands as a compilation of the finest excerpts from one of the USA's greatest presidents, Theodore Roosevelt's, writings on hunting.Trade Review"If you haven't yet dug into TR's superb hunting titles, this is an excellent place to start. It will send you into a rich mine of reading that will take you many winters to exhaust."--Gray's Sporting Journal "Besides being one of our greatest presidents, Roosevelt stands alone as a conservationist, a visionary when it came to the protection and preservation of America's natural resources, and an author."--Library Journal "...he was a keen observer of nature who relished the entire outdoor experience. His writings reflects that and make the books much more interesting than a recollection of hunts."--Idaho Statesman "In the old days, in the wild west, men went out and shot anything they wanted.... In the time before hunting tags, licenses and conservation, senseless slaughter was at home on the range. It took the dedication of conservation-minded hunters like Theodore Roosevelt to start clubs and enact conservation legislation aimed at saving animals for future generations."--BC Outdoors Hunting & ShootingTable of ContentsCONTENTS of revised edition TK
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Skyhorse Publishing Shooting Times Guide to Accuracy
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£12.34
Skyhorse Publishing Rifle Marksmanship: A Guide to M16- and M4-Series
Book SynopsisRifle Marksmanship is the newly revised, official guide to planning and executing training on the M16-series rifles (M16A1, M16A2, M16A3, and M16A4) and M4 carbine. This handbook is developed by the US Army for commanders, leaders, and instructors to help create training programs and materials for soldiers to complete the United States Army rifle marksmanship program. It offers a comprehensive guide to the specifics and capabilities of each weapon and an introduction to the fundamentals of marksmanship, followed by complete guidance through each of the five stages of rifle marksmanship training. Topics covered include: Weapon Characteristics, Accessories, and Ammunition Range Safety and Risk Management Preliminary Marksmanship and Mechanical Training Advanced Optics, Lasers, and Iron Sights 10-Meter Target Offsets and 25-Meter Zero Offsets Training Aids, Devices, and Scorecards Replete with information and training materials for learners and instructors, this handbook provides the guidance for all shooters, whether in combat or in hunting and recreation, to operate their rifles with deadly proficiency.
£16.28
Skyhorse Publishing The Essential M1 Garand: A Practical and
Book SynopsisThe first self-loading rifle to see widespread military use, the robust M1 Garand survived the tests of battle from World War II to Vietnam, and it remains a favorite among competition shooters and collectors to this day.In this heavily illustrated, practical history, author Jim Thompson, a longtime M1 shooter and collector, tells the complete story of the rifle's development, look, feel, and function. A thoroughly researched overview of the M1 Garand goes beyond industrial histories and provides background on manufacturers and stateside sources as well as discussing ammunition and accuracy. Detailed photo sections present:Early and World War II riflesWorld War II and postwar rebuilds (including rare postwar rifles from the US and Italy)Special purpose rifles and rarities, including sniper, match, and competition rifles plus the T26Spinoffs and derivatives, including the M14, M1A, and BM.59In addition, reprinted and heavily annotated military and National Match manuals, an updated troubleshooting chart, and a section on reloading provide valuable functional data and rules of thumb with the shooter in mind. Collectors will benefit from an extensive parts compendium.The final part of the book, dedicated to the enjoyment and maintenance of the M1, addresses some common questions about the rifle and offers detailed instruction on some expert procedures for maintaining and smoothing this wartime classic.
£20.66
Skyhorse Publishing 50 Guns That Changed America
Book SynopsisThe History of America—And Our Guns The history of the United States is, like it or not, interwoven with the history of firearms. The young colony needed technologically advanced arms to hunt for food for survival and to maintain a secure base in the face of Native American opposition to European settlers. As the Vikings discovered several centuries earlier, the Indians were tough opponents expert in the use of bladed weapons and bows. The advent of firearms gave European settlers an advantage, although it was only a matter of time until the Native Americans gained access to firearms themselves. Ironically, this was often through unscrupulous white traders. Because these superior weapons gained them their freedom, the principle of the right to bear arms remains etched into the American psyche to this day. Since then, the US has been through a terrible Civil War, at which time many different guns were invented and deployed against brot
£21.24
Skyhorse Publishing Shooter's Bible Guide to Rifle Ballistics: Second
Book SynopsisShooter's Bible Guide to Rifle Ballistics, Vol. 2, is a valuable and easy-to-read reference on cartridges and their ballistics, with emphasis on hunting cartridge and their use. Author Wayne van Zwoll does a good job of explaining bullet performance, wind, distance, and other variables affecting accuracy. Combine the information here with some solid practice, and perseverance, and you'll become a more efficient and accurate shooter. The Shooter's Bible Guide to Rifle Ballistics is one of many guidebooks that are offshoots of the main Shooter's Bible. Published annually for more than eighty years, and with over seven million copies sold worldwide, Shooter’s Bible is the most complete and sought-after reference guide for new products, specifications, and current prices on thousands of firearms and related equipment. Each new edition contains up-to-date handgun and rifle ballistic tables along with extensive charts of currently available bullets and projectiles for handloading, as well as a new products section. Complete with color and black and white photographs showcasing various makes and models of firearms and equipment, Shooter’s Bible is the perfect addition to the bookshelf of any beginner or experienced hunter, firearm collector, or gun enthusiast.
£23.99
Skyhorse Publishing Gun Trader's Guide - 43rd Edition: A
Book SynopsisIf you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. The Gun Trader's Guide is a one-stop manual to buying collectible firearms. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases.
£23.99
Skyhorse Publishing Book of Glock, Second Edition: A Comprehensive
Book SynopsisIn this fully updated and revised edition, Robert A. Sadowski showcases all of Glock’s handgun models, from the first model, the Glock 17, which premiered in 1982, to the latest models, and educates firearms enthusiasts on the history, features, and specifications of each model.Book of Glock references all Glock pistols available in the United States with in-depth information on all models—history, serial numbers and letter prefixes, rare Glock variants, conceal carry models, cutaway sales models, and more. Sadowski worked closely with Stanley Ruselowski Jr., the president of the Glock Collectors Association, to bring readers information and photos of rarely seen Glocks. Each chapter is dedicated to a different model. Sadowski provides a timeline of the company’s evolution and a close look at how Glock redefined the combat pistol. Other chapters touch on rare models, commemorative editions, and Glock tools and accessories. Whether a firearms collector or a new enthusiast, anyone can enjoy Sadowski’s analysis of Glocks throughout history.
£28.00
Skyhorse Publishing Practical Shooting Training
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£21.09
Skyhorse Publishing Dryfire Reloaded
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£15.47
Skyhorse Publishing Match Mentality
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£19.99
Skyhorse Publishing Skills and Drills
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£21.09
Skyhorse Gun Traders Guide FortySixth Edition
Book SynopsisIf you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, theGun Trader's Guideis the only book you need.Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. TheGun Traders Guideis a one-stop manual to buying collectible firearms.For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases.
£23.99
Skyhorse Shooters Bible 116th Edition
Book SynopsisPublished annually for more than eighty years, theShooter's Bibleis the most comprehensive and sought-after reference guide for new firearms and their specifications, as well as for thousands of guns that have been in production and are currently on the market. With more than seven million copies sold, this is the must-have reference book for gun collectors and firearm enthusiasts of all ages.Nearly every firearms manufacturer in the world is included in this renowned compendium. The 116th edition also contains new and existing product sections on ammunition, optics, and accessories.
£25.49
Skyhorse Publishing Shooters Bible 117th Edition
£26.32
Skyhorse Publishing Gun Traders Guide FortySeventh Edition
£27.96
Pan Macmillan Outside Days: Some Adventures With Rod and Gun
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction - i: Introduction Chapter - 1: Great expectations Chapter - 2: Paternal blessings Chapter - 3: Scottish idylls Chapter - 4: Pointing and setting Chapter - 5: 'Wind him in, then!' Chapter - 6: The art of the possible Chapter - 7: Not exactly Halford Chapter - 8: Ireland in the rough Chapter - 9: Limited rods Chapter - 10: Running away to the river bank Chapter - 11: Smoked salmon for break fast Chapter - 12: High days and by-days Chapter - 13: A few arguments for fox hunting Chapter - 14: A taste of Alaska Chapter - 15: Confessions to a gamebook Chapter - 16: Not so pukka sahibs Chapter - 17: Porridge and kippers Chapter - 18: Grouse fever Chapter - 19: The sporting wife Chapter - 20: In praise of the yeoman dog Chapter - 21: A stalk without a stalker Chapter - 22: The Tweed 'auxiliary' Chapter - 23: Guineas and tigers Chapter - 24: Duck soup Chapter - 25: Long Pond Chapter - 26: A shoot in the shires Chapter - 27: Bag and baggage Chapter - 28: Hit and miss in Argyll Chapter - 29: Reflections on a December pheasant peg Chapter - 30: Chancing a snipe Chapter - 31: Literary diversions Chapter - 32: Unsporting occasions Chapter - 33: Back-end day Chapter - 34: A future for field sports
£13.49
Rowman & Littlefield American Sporting Periodicals: An Annotated
Book SynopsisSince the 1800s, American periodicals devoted to field sports have been reporting developments in techniques, trends, legislation, conservation, and more. They therefore provide a detailed examination of the rich and broad history of hunting, fishing, foxhunting, and related shooting sports in America. American Sporting Periodicals: An Annotated Bibliography lists all the periodicals on field sports published in America from the early 1800s to 1950—a total of more than 600 titles. Each entry lists information such as years of publication, frequency of issue, publisher, general content, and first and last date of issuance. The book also includes more than twenty-five images of magazine covers and front pages, diagrams that trace various name changes and mergers, and a detailed timeline. Exhaustively researched and carefully compiled, this first comprehensive listing of American sporting periodicals will serve as a valuable reference tool for collectors and researchers of field sports in America.Trade ReviewThanks to the herculean efforts of veteran bibliographer M. L. Biscotti, for the first time we have a trail map leading us along paths to long forgotten magazines, heretofore hidden byways to overlooked articles from major sporting scribes, and a veritable treasure trove of writings on the outdoors. This work constitutes an essential and invaluable starting point for any serious study of our country’s sporting past. -- Jim Casada, past president of the Association for the Bibliography of History, book columnist and editor-at-large for Sporting Classics, and authorAmerican Sporting Periodicals is an exciting reference guide on its topic, bringing countless hours of research together in a single volume. Researchers and collectors will benefit greatly from M. L. Biscotti’s hard work to trace the evolution of sporting history as recorded daily, weekly, and monthly in the United States. -- John P. Connolly, George L. Ohrstrom Jr. Head Librarian, National Sporting Library and MuseumThis is a splendid reference, remarkably detailed and thorough. It includes information on the earliest and most obscure American sporting papers and magazines, as well as the more familiar magazines from the first half of the twentieth century; Biscotti's notes at the end of each entry are particularly useful. * Callahan & Company Catalog *Table of ContentsForeword by Ken Callahan Acknowledgements Introduction: The Sporting Periodical as the Voice of Conservation A Guide to Using This Book Entries A to Z Appendix A: Name Changes and Mergers Diagrams Appendix B: Lesser Known or Short-Lived Periodicals Appendix C: A Time Line of the Sporting Periodicals Bibliography Index by Title Index by Editor or Publisher About the Author
£76.50
RLPG Practical Turkey Hunting Strategies
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£16.99
University of Iowa Press Out Home
Book SynopsisLong out of print, ""Out Home"" is the first published collection of naturalist and conservationist John Madson's essays. Written between 1961 and 1977 for such venues as Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, Audubon, and Guns and Ammo, the twenty-one essays and one poem in this classic volume focus on game and nongame animals and the people who love them and their outdoor world. Madson writes of hunting and wildlife management, the tricks of whitetail and cottontail, the bewildering interactions of pheasants with their harsh winter world, the cliff-nesting geese of the Missouri River, biscuits and gravy and stories shared around campfires with friends and family, and the great seasonal migrations of geese and cranes.Writing always with the knowledge that he was witnessing the end of the wilderness, of the outdoor home that nourished him, Madson brings a brilliant energy to these tough, unsentimental tales. 'A strong place puts a mark on all that lives there, and the mark may outlast the place itself. Prairie people are like their western meadowlarks, seeming to be the same as their eastern relatives, but with a different song.' In his song about the 'play of wind on tallgrasses, with the land running beneath a towering sky,' we hear the voice that went on to give us the magic of Where the Sky Began.
£15.26
RLPG Baits and Rigs Handbook Field Stream Fishing and
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£8.50
