Grouse Shooting by David Hudson
Grouse Shooting is both a practical guide to taking part in the pursuit of the red grouse and a celebration of the finest shooting to be found in the British Isles. This book looks at the development of grouse shooting and the natural history of the grouse, moorland management and the work of the grouse keeper as well as looking in depth at the three methods of grouse shooting - walked up, driven and shooting over dogs. There is guidance on the choice of guns, ammunition, clothing and equipment. Fully illustrated with the author's photographs, this book will appeal not only to those fortunate enough to shoot grouse but also to moorland keepers, beaters and pickers-up and to anyone who loves those wide open hills and moors where the wild red grouse may still be found.
With a warm and clear writing style throughout, the author informs and amuses on everything from the development of grouse shooting to moorland managementThe book itself is a practical guide to taking part in the pursuit of red grouse, as well as a celebration of the sport itself.
A rigorous examination of the most sought-after game bird in Britain, combining a detailed history of the grouse with a practical guide to shooting.
If ever a shooting book was epitomised by the photographs, then this is one. This is more than simply a book about shooting as between the lines you can find out all about the secret world of the keeper and the management of the grouse moors which is an art form in itself.
From a detailed insight into the bird to the history of the sport, a definitive guide to the finest shooting in the British Isles and the prospects for the future of the sport, every aspect of grouse shooting is covered After reading this book, you'll be left wanting moor.
If you want to know more about the pinnacle of the UK's gameshooting, this book is for you.
A rigorous examination of the most sought-after game bird in Britain, combining a detailed history of the grouse with a practical guide to shooting.
If ever a shooting book was epitomised by the photographs, then this is one. This is more than simply a book about shooting as between the lines you can find out all about the secret world of the keeper and the management of the grouse moors which is an art form in itself.
From a detailed insight into the bird to the history of the sport, a definitive guide to the finest shooting in the British Isles and the prospects for the future of the sport, every aspect of grouse shooting is covered After reading this book, you'll be left wanting moor.
If you want to know more about the pinnacle of the UK's gameshooting, this book is for you.
David Hudson is a writer and photographer specialising in field sports. He has written a number of successful books on shooting and gundogs for Swan Hill Press and writes regularly on field sports for the shooting press. He loves in south-west Scotland
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846890239 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846890233 |
| Titel | Grouse Shooting |
| Autor | David Hudson |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Bindungsart | Hardback |
| Verlag | Quiller Publishing Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2008-05-30 |
| Seitenanzahl | 208 |
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