Become An Expert Deer Stalker With Chapters On Deer Stalking Tactics Weapons Of Choice Ammunition Deer Facts Shooting Facts And How To Sight Ri

Deer stalking and still hunting are two skills that in can take a life time to master but with this informative guide you can take your first steps to becoming a skilled marksmen. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

Deer stalking and still hunting are two skills that in can take a life time to master but with this informative guide you can take your first steps to becoming a skilled marksmen. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

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Deer Stalking and Management is a wide-ranging book written in a practical style. It encapsulates the often solitary experiences of the stalker who has only the wildlife for company and considers a world that many people do not know about, do not understand and which many find alien. The author is deeply involved in deer management and stalking and is passionately concerned about the welfare of these beautiful animals. His objective is to both educate and inform. In this book, he summarizes the natural history and characteristics of all the species of deer found in the United Kingdom, assesses the environmental impact of deer, describes the type of damage they do and how it can be identified; explains why deer management is essential, not just for commercial reasons, but also for the welfare of the animals themselves and discusses the organizations associated with deer management and the associated training courses and qualifications that are available. He analyses the rifles and cartridges that can be used by the deer stalker as well as rifle maintenance, ballistics, sights, sound moderators, clothing and ancillary equipment. Careful consideration is given to all aspects of deer management, stalking methods, and taking and placing the shot correctly. He also explains how the carcass should be handled and describes gralloching, skinning and jointing, and deer diseases and injuries and accidents to deer caused by road traffic accidents and wire fencing. With an overview of firearms law in England, Wales and Scotland as it relates to deer, this is a comprehensive guide written in a practical and no-nonsense style. Aimed at all those interested in field sports, country pursuits and especially those interested in deer, deer management and stalking and fully illustrated with 149 colour photographs and 14 diagrams.

Deer stalking entails much more than walking the countryside with a rifle; there is a great deal to be considered prior to lacing boots and donning a green fleece. It is often said that the real work starts after the trigger has been squeezed. This book looks at all aspects of the pursuit, with clear explanations accompanied by advice, images and anecdotes. In addition, there is a unique reference chapter of all potential conditions a deer may suffer from, with full descriptions and images, and advice on suitability for entering the food chain. Specific coverage includes: laws, leases and making a start obtaining an FAC: the necessary equipment in this technological age; deer species, with identifying images; deer senses and how they shape our approach to them; shot placement and maximum shooting distances; the importance of bullet design and its effect on the carcass; stalking activities by month through the year; after the stalk - sticking, initial evisceration, inspection and recovery; at the larder - hygiene, and who needs to register as a food business and finally, inspecting the carcass, with a library of images showing conditions.

Deer Hunting for Beginners - The Ultimate Guide to Getting Started Hunting Deer: Tactics and Strategies for Tracking and Bagging Deer in North America Looking to become an expert deer hunter? What I aim for in this book is to help you from sounding like an idiot when you go hunting for your first time and to keep you from shooting yourself in the foot or your neighbor in his backside. Hopefully after reading this you'll also be able to best pick the people you want to hunt with and the ones you want to avoid being around while they have a gun.Maybe you're wondering altogether if hunting deer is right for you and if that's the case in the next chapter I want to talk a little about the sport and some other aspects of it. Learn how to hunt like a pro and shoot like a sniper!Also, you'll discover..How to Track Deer EffectivelyPacking Tips to Save You Time and EnergyHow to Be a Better ShooterAnd much more!Table of Contents Introduction to Deer Hunting - Are you infected with the incurable madness? Hmmm... Deer Meat It's tasty and it's healthy but there's something else you should know. Hunters Safety If you're not safe you could shoot your eye out or Uncle Bob's rear end could be hurting. Regulations and Sportsmanship Don't get arrested and don't be "that guy." Preparing Your Body for Hunting If you can't see your toes we need to talk. Learning Your Weapon This is my rifle! There are many like it, but this one is mine... Essential Equipment and Tools Forget any of these and you could be in for a world of hurt. Ideal Hunting Times We know the early bird gets the worm, but do they get the deer also? Preparing for the Hunt Let's get down to business... My First Hunting Trip Lessons for the newbie, or the oldie who needs a fresh up (but we won't tell). Hunting Strategies - Be like a sniper "One shot one kill." Tracking the Deer How to do it right and avoid walking in circles. Taking the Shot Breathe deep and see the shot. Packing It Back A highly detailed guide to help you get your prize home in one piece. Serving Suggestions and Conclusion Bambi taste great on a silver platter, but that's not all you can do with the little guy.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1880.

Excerpt from A Handbook of Deer-Stalking First, as to judging distance, nothing can be better than the advice he gives. I add to it, that every young stalker and some old ones also Will derive advantages, even With modern express rifles, if, When they have an opportunity of practising on hilly ground, they devote some time to firing at stones, or any other mark, in every possible position. Try down and up hill, on level ground, and from the side of a steep hill to an oppo site hill, carefully noting in their memory the sighting at each mark. If blessed With good eyesight, a Henry express. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.