Complete Book of Upland Bird Hunting: Essentials for Success in Field, Farm and Forest
Equally useful to longtime hunters and those on their first shoot, this assemblage of bird hunting wisdom can increase anyone’s chances of success. Field tactics are provided for 18 game birds, from commonly-hunted species like turkey, quail, pheasant, and grouse to lesser-known birds such as ptarmigan, hun, and chukars. The collected advice from veteran North American hunters covers everything from how to recognize promising terrain to the best ways to deploy dogs, as well as choosing the...
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Equally useful to longtime hunters and those on their first shoot, this assemblage of bird hunting wisdom can increase anyone’s chances of success. Field tactics are provided for 18 game birds, from commonly-hunted species like turkey, quail, pheasant, and grouse to lesser-known birds such as ptarmigan, hun, and chukars. The collected advice from veteran North American hunters covers everything from how to recognize promising terrain to the best ways to deploy dogs, as well as choosing the right gun, selecting a load and choke setting for each bird, and maximizing success when hunting alone or with friends. Range maps and practical safety tips are offered, while hundreds of color photographs show both outstanding specimens of each species and the spectacular terrain hunters will encounter.
Introduction 4Pheasants: Much More than an Autumn Stroll Dick Sternberg 6Doves: Fun Shooting, Social Tradition Jim Casada 22Ruffed Grouse: King of the Brush Tom Huggler 34Woodcock: A Fine Fistful of Feathers Joe Arnette 48Blue Grouse: A Rocky Mountain Adventure Chris Madson 58Spruce Grouse: Trekking to the Wildest Places Wayne van Zwoll 66Ptarmigan: Gunning the Tundra Judd Cooney 72Sage Grouse: The West's Big Game Bird Chris Madson 80Sharptails: Chasing the Prairie Grouse Mark Kayser 90Prairie Chickens: Walking the Tall Grass Mark Kayser 98Huns: Game Bird of the Steppes Ben O. Williams 104Chukars: Challenge in the Rocks Ron Spomer 116Spring Turkeys: Calling Magnificent Gobblers Bill Hollister 126Fall Turkeys: Hunting the Other Turkey Tom Carpenter 142Bobwhite Quail: Timeless Bird Hunting Tradition Jim Casada 154Desert Quail: Untamed Renegades of the Southwest Patrick Meitin 164Mountain Quail: Hunting the Unknown Mountaineer Wayne van Zwoll 176Valley Quail: Coveys on the Fringe Wayne van Zwoll 182Index 188
