The Orvis Book of Upland Bird Shooting
Author: Geoffrey Norman
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 1988-06
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 9780832904127
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The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting
Author: Reid Bryant
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2024-10-15
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 1493084046
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn extensively illustrated and definitive resource that explains all there is to know about upland hunting. The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting provides an in-depth primer for new or aspiring hunters, offering a solid understanding of upland hunting from A to Z. With stunning images by acclaimed outdoor photographer Brian Grossenbacher, this book is far more than an instructional piece: it will give the pursuit of upland game birds flesh, emotion, and identity. The book offers instruction on the finer points of selecting a shotgun, specialized field gear, and the keys to proper wing-shooting technique—from stance to gun mount—as well as describing the bird species and habitats that define upland hunting. It then delves into scenarios that involve entering the field, hunting with a guide and dogs, and dispatching and processing harvested game. From gun safety and ownership to sustainable, ethical hunting practices, this book teaches and inspires the complete hunter through well-written and informative text and the best photography from the field.
Orvis Wingshooting Handbook
Author: Bruce Bowlen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2008-01-01
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 1461748771
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Orvis Wingshooting Handbook is a concise and clearly written guide to the fundamentals and intricacies of wing shooting. Chapters include an analysis of field shooting versus skeet and trap; a discussion of basic techniques; how to choose the right gun; how to aim properly; safety and etiquette; tools you'll need; and more. Black-and-white illustrations throughout help the reader gain a more thorough understanding of Bowlen's tips and techniques.
Dynamic Nymphing
Author: George Daniel
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 2011-12-08
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 0811745627
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAdvanced tight line nymphing tactics, including Czech, Polish, French, Spanish, and American techniques.
Sporting Dog and Retriever Training: The Wildrose Way
Author: Mike Stewart
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Published: 2012-09-11
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0789324466
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive guide to transforming your dog into a valuable wing-shooting companion in the field and at home. Created by Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels, the Wildrose Way is a unique, low-force, positive training method that is field-proven for upland and waterfowl gundogs. The training prepares dogs for versatility—any game, any terrain, any destination—and makes them desirable companions for any situation. Now, for the first time, Stewart’s methods are compiled in one indispensable reference book, fully illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Containing chapters on establishing essential behaviors, the core skills of the hunting retriever, and waterdog finishing work, as well as sidebars on such topics as breed selection and effective canine leadership, this step-by-step book is designed specifically for wing-shooters who want to transform their pup into a gentleman’s gundog.
Upland Bird Hunting Journal and Log Book
Author: Wild Revelation Outdoors
Publisher:
Published: 2019-12-30
Total Pages: 141
ISBN-13: 9781653157051
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesigned by Upland Bird Hunters, For Upland Bird Hunters! Most upland bird hunting journals on the market are produced by publishers who rarely spend a day in the field or quality time on serious bird hunting adventures. Wild Revelation Outdoors Journals are created by those who live the hunting lifestyle, who know exactly what kind of data is important to record, and what's not. Whether pheasant hunting, quail hunting, or pursuing any other species, our eye-catching, no-nonsense journal is an essential piece of upland bird hunting gear that's intended to be used as a field notebook, bird hunting log, and documentation tool to help hunters in the following ways: Keep detailed upland bird hunting field notes about a specific hunt, or an entire season, in order to help sharpen skills, focus more intensely on primary hunt objectives, and learn from past mistakes. Objective data logged in a bird hunting journal serves as both a valuable scouting tool and resource for planning future hunts. Serves as a bird hunting diary for collecting and storing cherished memories, which can be passed on to future generations. Easy to fill in format with prompts for essential bird hunting information and plenty of space for customized, personal notes and details. Makes a great keepsake or gift for the upland bird hunters in your life! Get your copy today, or order several to start building your bird hunting journal library for years to come!
Robert Churchill's Game Shooting
Author: Robert Churchill
Publisher: Down East Books
Published: 1990-01-01
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9780924357114
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRobert Churchill wrote the definitive book on instinctive wingshooting for game birds and sporting clays. It quickly became a classic in the field. Friend and collaborator Macdonald Hastings, himself a renowned shooting coach, twice revised and updated Churchill's book.
Training Bird Dogs with Ronnie Smith Kennels
Author: Reid Bryant
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Published: 2019-10-01
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0789336790
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith its combination of informative instruction and beautiful photography, this is the only training book you'll need to raise a great dog for home and field. Ronnie Smith Kennels provides trainers, owners, and dog handlers with the most refined, developed, and proven methodology for training a pointing dog. The Smith family has spent two generations working thousands of dogs through a stair-step method of replicable techniques that result in a bird dog that is well adjusted, confident, and driven to fulfill its potential. Training Bird Dogs with Ronnie Smith Kennels shares that tradition of excellence and insight with a broader public. A great bird dog is a combination of great genetics, optimal exposure to game, and proven training. This book provides clear, concise lessons that enable owners and trainers to see their dogs as individuals and maximize those individual talents. Yet the lessons go deeper too, illuminating frequent mistakes and the process for correcting them. Written with a keen understanding of how owners go astray, this book allows even a first-time owner the opportunity to work through the phases of training a bird dog. From developing a confident puppy to introducing live birds, this book is an essential reference for both bird dogs and their owners.
The Traditional Side by Side
Author: Doug Stewart
Publisher:
Published: 2020-10-15
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780578753874
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a continuation of praise and information on the classic side by side. In part two you will learn information about side by sides that is evasive in today's modern world. In part two, Doug gets more in-depth about Damascas barrels and hammer guns. The world of English best is brought to life and the American best are honored in detail. Instinctive wing shooting is revisited step-by-step and presented in a fashion that will change the world of upland gunning. Learn how to pattern your shotgun, and use the right chokes and cartridges. Many more topics are discussed with Doug's great passion for side by sides that he is known for. After reading part one and part two, you will have more knowledge of side by sides and how to properly buy and shoot one. This book is a gold mine in the lost treasure of the side by side world. You will see why the traditional side by side is still king of the upland bird guns.
Hide and Seek
Author: Sofia Borges
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag-DGV
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9783899555455
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOur longing for simplicity, clarity, and retreat often leads us into nature. Hide and Seek showcases a range of charming and elegant hideouts that satisfy this yearning.
