Shooting Pigeons - Hardcover

Humphreys, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0715391011 ISBN 13: 9780715391013

Publisher: David & Charles, 1988

Synopsis

David & Charles, 1988, Hardback in dust wrapper. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Black & White Drawings; From the cover: Pigeon shooting has never been more popular. Farmers enemy number one, all efforts to control numbers seem to have failed and the shooting man has been one of the beneficiaries. The boom in oilseed rape growing has been to the liking of the bird and the grey hordes are to be found in all counties in the UK. Shooting them is not as easy as it was twenty years ago. Generations of being shot at have taught the woodpigeon a thing or two about survival. Many of the old rules can no longer be applied and this book sets out to inform the reader of some new techniques. Lofting, wing flapping, more thoughtful displays of decoys and a greater adaptability on the part of the sportsman are all part of the new pattern. This book, which draws on a lifetimes experience, explains about the choice of gun and cartridge, deployment of decoys, the construction of hides and describes the latest equipment which is available to help the decoyer. Finding pigeon shooting is also a problem which is dealt with carefully as is use of dogs, habits of the modern pigeon and many other matters. Old and new hands alike will find here much that is new and useful. The author feels that if Shooting Pigeons helps to improve a few bags up and down the country, his efforts will have been well worthwhile. A new generation of pigeon shooters has arrived since the last serious book on the subject was written. Armed with the information packed into this book, they will be well equipped to pit their wits against this most challenging and fascinating quarry species. About the Author John Humphreys is the son of a Cambridgeshire country parson, and has been devoted to field sports all his life. Game shooting, wild-fowling, woodland stalking, trout fishing and amateur gamekeeping feature high on his list of activities. He's an established field sports journalist.

About this title

About the Author:

John Humphreys is the son of a Cambridgeshire country parson, and has been devoted to field sports all his life. Game shooting, wild-fowling, woodland stalking, trout fishing and amateur gamekeeping feature high on his list of activities. He is an established field sports journalist who has contributed to The Shooting Times, Countryside Monthly and Sporting Gun. He is the author of several books for David & Charles, including Poacher's Tales, The Complete Gundog and A Countyman's Year. John lives in Bottisham, Cambridge.

Synopsis:

With detailed advice on how to outwit pigeons, and a close look at modern equipment and techqniques, this book aims to equip the pigeon-shooter with all he needs to know. The author writes a weekly column for "Shooting Times", and his other books include "Poacher's Tales".

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0715391011
• ISBN 13: 9780715391013
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192