ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1983). (1955) 1983 revised edn, reprint of the Collector's Edition. 8vo (156 x 236mm). Ppxvi,135. Plans, lay-outs, illustrations by Bob Cary, text and illustrations printed in sepia, pictorial end-papers. Introduction by Gene Hill. Gilt decoy motif to full tan bonded leather, spine titled in gilt, gilt retriever motif and titles to dark brown paper-covered slip-case. Near fine in slightly rubbed slipcase. One of the first practical books on the use of duck decoys. This edition was revised by the author's son, it "offers sage and practical advice on the art of decoying ducks and geese. Its rigging diagrams are simple, easy to follow, and ultimately invaluable to the sportsman - and there are special chapters on how to build blinds, care for decoys, duck and goose calls, and even cooking. No serious waterfowl hunter can afford to be without this timeless and eminently helpful book." Chapters include: Terminology; Basic types of decoys; What is a good decoy?; Decoys for special conditions; Goose and Brant decoys; Good decoys and where to buy them; Activated decoys; anchors, lines, and anchoring; Blinds; Rigging shore blinds; Rigging offshore blinds; Sneak-shooting rigs; Layout boats and rigs; Care, painting, and storage of decoys; Duck and goose calls; General hints on equipment; final results - Coykendall's favourite dishes. .

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Title: RALF COYKENDALL'S DUCK DECOYS AND HOW TO RIG THEM. COLLECTOR'S EDITION. By Ralf Coykendall. Revised by Ralf Coykendall Jr.
Publisher: Winchester Press. Piscataway, New Jersey. 1983
Publication Date: 1983
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0832903442
ISBN 13: 9780832903441
Binding: Hardcover

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Full of simple, practical rigging diagrams and thoughtful advice. Considered a classic in the field.

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Duck Decoys and How to Rig Them offers sage and practical advice on the art of decoying ducks and geese. Its rigging diagrams are simple, easy to follow, and ultimately invaluable to the sportsman - and there are special chapters on how to build blinds, care for decoys, duck and goose calls, and even cooking.No serious waterfowl hunter can afford to be without this timeless and eminently helpful book. (6 x 9, 160 pages, illustrations, diagrams)

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