Rough Shooting by Swan, Mike - 1991

UK: Swan Hill Press, 1991. 167 crisp pp + appendices & biblio + index, 800g for post Faults? laminate in dj at rear marked by?? startled grouse?Mike Swan has written a book which is both a practical guide to sport with dog and gun and also a celebration of the simple pleasures of informal shooting. In an age dominated by the organised driven shoot, the author reminds us of the quality and variety of sport which can still be enjoyed by the sportsman and his dog. "Rough Shooting" is a clear and concise guide to all the principal sporting quarry species, to sporting guns and cartridges and to the choice and training of a gundog. Practical hints on shooting tactics are accompanied by helpful guidance on shoot management and habitat improvement for game and wildfowl. review >> He offers practical tips on shooting, management, habitat improvement, what to wear, the equipment needed and much more. Subjects are dealt with in individual chapters so the reader can navigate the book easily, allowing him to get straight to the relevant information before picking up his gun and putting what he has read into practice. . 1st. Hardcover. Excellent/Very Good/Good. 25cm.