The Complete Book of Upland Bird Hunting


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Understand gamebirds and hunt smarter. Become a better bird hunter! Here's how. We crossed the continent to cover all of North America's upland game birds in one fact-packed, picture-filled volume that is stunning in its beauty and unbelievable in the amount of hunting knowledge it delivers. This comprehensive guidebook takes you on an upland hunting journey for pheasants, all the grouse and quail, doves, turkeys (and more) that you do not want to miss.




The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting


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An 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.




Upland Bird Hunting


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Explains the equipment, skills, and techniques needed for upland bird hunting. Vibrant photographs and clear text help readers understand and imagine this fascinating way to explore the outdoors.




Wingshooter's Guide to Montana


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Guide to hunting birds and waterfowl in Montana




The Field & Stream Upland Bird Hunting Handbook


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The last book by "Field and Stream's" longtime gundog editor, this useful volume covers all the major species--pheasants, grouse, chukars, woodcock, quail, doves, partridge--and how to hunt each effectively. Line drawings and photos.




Kicking Up Trouble


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Outdoorsman John Holt brings an irreverance for human things and a reverance for the wild as he chases Huns, pheasants, sharptails, and other birds of the West and shares wide-ranging comments on the environment, political correctness, and the life he's chosen.




Game Dog


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The most efficient dog training book for retrievers hunting upland birds and waterfowl—from the author of Water Dog. This time-proven guide by legendary trainer Richard A. Wolters offers a step-by-step method for completely training your dog, resulting in a skilled hunting retriever by the time your pet is one year old. In Game Dog, you’ll discover: • How to choose a pup—what to look for, where to find the best • The five critical periods of a dog's mental development • Which retrievers are easier to train—males or females • How to get two dogs to work together • Why feeding time is more than food • How to teach your dog to track, quarter, and swim after game • How to get your dog to betray his instincts and obey your commands • Which tasks your dog must master to qualify as a hunter • And much more... Fully illustrated, Game Dog is an invaluable book for every hunter training a retriever and every pet owner who wants a better trained dog. “Wolters has produced a solid book that will be of great help to anyone training his retriever to work. He is an acknowledged master in the field and an excellent instructor.”—Dog Fancy




A Hunter's Book of Days


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When award-winning outdoor and nature writer Charles Fergus decided to leave his longtime home in Pennsylvania, he wrote a memoir of his last season hunting upland birds—grouse, woodcock, and pheasant— in his favorite coverts, some of which he had visited every autumn for almost thirty years. His stories of memorable hunts and dogs, the loss of his beloved home ground, and enduring hunting friendships are gathered in A Hunter’s Book of Days, a new book from Countrysport Press.




Upland Bird Hunting Journal and Log Book


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Designed 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!




Upland Days


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50 years of bird hunting in New England.