The Orvis Guide To Upland Hunting

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.

The Orvis Guide to Beginning Wingshooting is required reading for anyone interested in picking up the sport or improving their shooting skills. Experienced shooter and teacher Tom Deck shares his tips, as well as insider tricks from the most successful wingshooters. The Orvis Company began one of the very first shooting schools in America almost fifty years ago. Today, Orvis has schools, lodges, outfitters, and guides all dedicated to helping bird hunters discover and enjoy wingshooting. This book is a combination of the 101 best tips from many of the Orvis shooting instructors, outfitters, and guides. Chapters feature topics such as: • Safety and etiquette • Proper equipment • Eye dominance • Sporting clays and other games • Field shooting • Trap and skeet • Correct stance • Shotgun care • And much more! It is packed full of expertise for the absolute beginner, but even the seasoned wingshooter will find some helpful tips to sharpen their skills. From the basics of gun safety, to learning how to correctly spread your duck decoys, The Orvis Guide to Wingshooting covers it all. Add this volume to your hunting shelf and you’ll see a great improvement in your wingshooting technique

Best-selling author George Daniel shares expert tactics and techniques for a new generation of nymph anglers. He covers specialized equipment, flies, and presentations, focusing on advanced lessons and tips for anglers with a solid grasp of fundamentals. Important technique sequences and fly patterns are photographed in detail.

Counsels beginners on the fundamentals of fly fishing using illustrated guidelines that demonstrate everything from fishing ethics and safety practices to tying effective knots and casting a fly line. Original. 15,000 first printing.

An easy-to-understand, user-friendly approach to tying all of the important,basic flies you need to catch trout. Liberally illustrated with beautiful colorphotographs.

A comprehensive guide to transforming your dog into a valuable wing-shooting companion in the field and at home. Created by Mike Stewart of Wildrose Kennels, the Wildrose Way is a unique, low-force, positive training method that is field-proven for upland and waterfowl gundogs. The training prepares dogs for versatility—any game, any terrain, any destination—and makes them desirable companions for any situation. Now, for the first time, Stewart’s methods are compiled in one indispensable reference book, fully illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Containing chapters on establishing essential behaviors, the core skills of the hunting retriever, and waterdog finishing work, as well as sidebars on such topics as breed selection and effective canine leadership, this step-by-step book is designed specifically for wing-shooters who want to transform their pup into a gentleman’s gundog.

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.