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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. 4to (195 x 254mm). Pp192. Colour photographs and paintings, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Laminated boards. Slightly used but very good, lacks dust-wrapper. "Will Garfit is a renowned pigeon shot and this authoritative book on how to shoot wood pigeons is an explosion of his enthusiasm and passion for the bird and the sport it can produce. For fifty years, Will has been developing his art as a pigeon shooter and this book shares his personal experiences, thoughts and secrets that enable him to shoot consistently good bags. He has an amazing record; when protecting crops over the past ten years, he has averaged over 100 a day on over 600 days. This book explains that this is not just luck but based on the sound principles of good reconnaissance, siting and building of hides, presentation of decoys, and accurate shooting. All are covered in this book, which is written in an engaging style and illustrated by his own watercolours and diagrams. A superb book." Chapters include: The pigeon family; Background information; Your gun and cartridges; What kit do you need?; Pigeon feeding habits through the year; Pigeon shooting opportunities; How to shoot pigeons; A day out pigeon decoying together; Flight line shooting; An evening roost shooting together; Favourite pigeon recipes; Stories of memorable days. Two appendices give, pigeon shooting and general licences, and, woodpigeon shooting, how does science help us do it better? .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2008). 2008 1st edition. Large 8vo (195 x 252mm). Pp254. Colour photographs. Maroon boards, spine titled in gilt. Minor faults else very good in dust-wrapper. "Over the past five years country sports journalist Ian Valentine has reported on a wide range of seasonal pursuits for Shooting Times, witnessing the fifty-two activities covered here almost always for the first time. His journey has taken him to the most beautiful parts of the British Isles and beyond. From moose in Finland to rats in Shropshire, high Galloway pheasants to low Yorkshire grouse, he relates the sights, sounds and smells encountered along the way. Whether it is shivering on the foreshore in February, staring down a rifle scope in the Highlands in August or chasing a bassett pack in October, he has always come back with a story to tell." .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. 8vo (141 x 222mm). Pp208. B/w vignette illustrations, bibliography, silk marker ribbon. Honey coloured boards, spine titled in gilt. Mint in dust-wrapper. Following hot on the heels of the first two titles in this series, The Keen Countryman's Miscellany should be eagerly received by the many keen readers of The Keen Shot's Miscellany, and The Keen Foxhunter's Miscellany. (Our stock nos. 36039, 24962, respectively.) This book "provides a selection of entries about everything that the true countryman - or woman - would like to know. Here you will find all things rural, from profiles of great farmers through history such as Thomas Coke and King George III, to snippets about wood-burning stoves, vermin control, hedge-laying and wild cat sightings. Readers with a schoolboy mentality will enjoy pieces on blowing up wasps' nests, how to get fish drunk and rules for conducting a proper snowball fight." Essential information then! A thoroughly enjoyable bedside read or simply something to dip in and out of. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 16.95.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2008). 2008 1st edition. Pp254. Colour photographs. Red cloth. Mint in dust-wrapper. "Over the past five years country sports journalist Ian Valentine has reported on a wide range of seasonal pursuits for Shooting Times, witnessing the fifty-two activities covered here almost always for the first time. His journey has taken him to the most beautiful parts of the British Isles and beyond. From moose in Finland to rats in Shropshire, high Galloway pheasants to low Yorkshire grouse, he relates the sights, sounds and smells encountered along the way. Whether it is shivering on the foreshore in February, staring down a rifle scope in the Highlands in August or chasing a bassett pack in October, he has always come back with a story to tell." PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 19.95.

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2002). 2002 1st edition. Paperback. Pp168. B/w photographs. Fine new copy. "Keeping ferrets as pets is increasingly popular and they are now the third most popular pet in the United States, after dogs and cats. This book is specifically designed for keepers of domestic ferrets in homes and apartments and covers the history of the ferret, how to choose the right pet, housing, feeding, house-training, hygiene, exercise, breeding and even exhibiting. It will be a vital reference for all prospective and current owners." PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 12.99.

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2008). 2008 1st edition. 4to (195 x 253mm). Pp208. Colour photographs by the author. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. This book "is both a practical guide to taking part in the pursuit of the Red Grouse and a celebration of the finest shooting to be found in the British Isles. The book looks at the development of grouse shooting and the natural history of the grouse, moorland management and the work of the grouse keeper as well as looking in depth at the three methods of grouse shooting - walked up, driven and shooting over dogs. There is guidance on the choice of guns, ammunition, clothing and equipment." "From a detailed insight into the bird to the history of the sport, a definitive guide to the finest shooting in the British Isles and the prospects for the future of the sport, every aspect of grouse-shooting is covered. After reading this book, you'll be left wanting more moor." (The Field). "A godsend. If you want to know more about the pinnacle of the UK's gameshooting, this book is for you. Roll on the Twelfth." (Shooting Times). PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 19.95.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2008). 2008 1st edition. 4to (195 x 253mm). Pp208. Colour photographs by the author. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Unobtrusively bumped else very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. This book "is both a practical guide to taking part in the pursuit of the Red Grouse and a celebration of the finest shooting to be found in the British Isles. The book looks at the development of grouse shooting and the natural history of the grouse, moorland management and the work of the grouse keeper as well as looking in depth at the three methods of grouse shooting - walked up, driven and shooting over dogs. There is guidance on the choice of guns, ammunition, clothing and equipment." "From a detailed insight into the bird to the history of the sport, a definitive guide to the finest shooting in the British Isles and the prospects for the future of the sport, every aspect of grouse-shooting is covered. After reading this book, you'll be left wanting more moor." (The Field). "A godsend. If you want to know more about the pinnacle of the UK's gameshooting, this book is for you. Roll on the Twelfth." (Shooting Times). .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp224. B/w vignette illustrations, bibliography, silk marker. Red boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use else very good in slightly faded dust-wrapper. "This is a collection of 350 entries on the subject of fox hunting past and present. Articles range from snippets such as the fact that the Essex Foxhounds of the early 18th century had to cancel a day because one of their members, a Piccadilly fishmonger, smelled so strongly of fish that the hounds were put off the scent. .Everything to do with fox hunting is here, including profiles of hunting eccentrics such as Mad Jack Mytton .and Harry, Marquis of Hastings whose tendency to arrive on the field two hours late and sozzled made his brief mastership of the Quorn a disaster." .

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2020). 2020 1st edition. 8vo (145 x 225mm). Pp192 + 1 page ad. Colour photographs, chapter heading vignettes, end-paper maps. Dark blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. "The pleasures of fishing in the face of adversity." "'This quirky, intriguing and inspirational memoir is the sort of book you could admire and enjoy even if you had not the slightest interest in fishing - a remarkable book, which meshes wry fortitude with an eloquent passion for the positive power of time spent on the water.'" David Profumo. "In 2013, Mick May was diagnosed with the fatal asbestos-linked cancer, mesothelioma, whose average medical life expectancy is ten months. Seven years later he is flourishing, full of joie de vivre, with a long life expectancy ahead of him. Mick's medical journey makes for a fascinating and yet humorous read as it weaves from the pain of his many treatments to the pleasures of his frequent fishing trips to British and exotic international rivers. Threaded into this are snapshots of Mick's creation of a leading offender rehabilitation charity; his religious faith; his successful legal action against the merchant bank whose offices exposed him to asbestos; his chairmanship of a school ravaged by the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, and the happiness of his family life." Royalties go to cancer research. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 14.99.

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2008). (2000) 2008 2nd edition. 8vo paperback (154 x 230mm). Pp237. B/w drawings by Diana Brown throughout, bibliography. Fine new copy. "This book deals with the law and liabilities relating to deer in the U.K. and provides detailed information on minimising the risks involved in their management, much of which is undertaken by professional and recreational stalkers. One chapter deals with European laws and guidance designed to improve food safety and safeguard public health. The book also takes account of the legal status of wild boar which have become established in some areas of England. The text is a mixture of factual law and interpretation with its roots firmly set in practicality". Chapters include: Deer - legal status and ownership; Conservation and protection in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; Conservation and protection in Scotland; Crop protection; Food safety and dealing in venison; The use of firearms for deer; Stalking liabilities; Trespass and deer; Poaching; Poaching prevention. Also included are a list of statutes, list of cases, bibliography and useful addresses and contacts. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 20.00.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. Square 4to (272 x 270mm). Pp193. B/w & colour photographs throughout, photograph end-papers. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. A fine unread copy in dust-wrapper. Includes contributions from Phil Burtt, Peter Bacon, and Will Garfit. This book "is a fascinating and revealing guide to some of the UK's most significant shoots, both large and small and includes the .history of the Belvoir shoot, where the Duchess of Rutland co-hosts one of the country's finest partridge and pheasant shoots with her husband the Duke of Rutland". In this book, the Duchess of Rutland visits and describes twenty shoots of varying character. Chapters include; History of the Belvoir Castle shoot, the estate's biodiversity; Grouse - Glenogil, the Radnorshire Hills, Howden and Derwent moors, Langholm, Westerdale, Wemmergill, Phil Burtt's top tips for grouse shooting; Grey partridge and wild birds - Ratcheugh recovery project, a 400 acre project in Lincolnshire, Raby Castle, Phil Burtt's top tips; Red-legged partridge - low ground in Lincolnshire, a co-operative in Suffolk, gundog field trial, high ground in Wensleydale, etiquette by Jonathan Young, Phil Burtt's top tips; Pheasants - Caerhays, Will Garfit's shoot, Westwick, Stanage Castle, 'The Rat Patrol', Phil Burtt's top tips; Wild duck and geese - North Norfolk marshes, developing a wild duck pond, geese in Caithness, geese at Belvoir, Pattie Wilson's top tips; snipe and woodcock - Isle of Muck, Arundell Arms at Lifton, the west of Ireland, Peter Bacon's top tips; Pigeons - Will Garfit, a young enthusiast, flighting at Belvoir, roost shooting in the Fens, Will Garfit's top tips; Cooking with Mike Robinson; The way forward. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 30.00.

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 4to (195 x 254mm). Pp168. Colour photographs, bibliography. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. This book "is aimed at those with a moderate amount of experience and who would like to learn more practical aspects of the sport. Based on the use of broadwings and in particular the Harris hawk. The book covers all aspects of modern falconry from selection of birds to their general day to day husbandry." James McKay runs the National Falconry School in Derbyshire. In this book he gives us the benefit of his years of experience, particularly with broadwings, and especially the Harris hawk. "Equipment, housing, training, the use of ferrets and dogs, first aid and veterinary treatment of hawks are all included. He describes how to achieve success when flying birds in the field and a section on captive breeding is also included." Chapters include: A brief history of falconry; Suitable species of hawk; General husbandry; Training; Ferrets; Equipment; Fitness training the hawk; Field tactics; First aid and health; Captive breeding; Lost birds. Appendices cover ferreting, technical terms, useful organisations. A useful and interesting modern manual. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 25.00.

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2008). 2008 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp219. Colour photographs and colour illustrations, bibliography. Blue boards, spine titled in gilt. Mint new copy in dust-wrapper. A detailed guide to modern British predator fishing. A chapter each on pike, catfish, eels, perch and zander. Chub, trout and salmon all get a mention too, whilst tackle and techniques are discussed in depth with frequent references to the authors' own experiences. The editor provides a concluding essay on future prospects for these species, especially in the light of climate change. Chapters include: Pike and freshwater predator fishing in the British Isles by Steve Rogowski; Pike by Steve Rogowski; Catfish by Simon Clarke; Eels by Steve Ormrod; Perch by Mark Barrett; Zander by Neville Fickling; Challenges and future prospects by Steve Rogowski. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 25.00.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2008). 2008 1st edition. Large 4to (232 x 290mm). Pp192. Colour paintings by Rodger McPhail, recipes by Angela Humphreys. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped and used but a very good copy in dust-wrapper. A super large-format game-cookery book, beautifully illustrated in colour with paintings by Rodger McPhail. John Humpheys provided articles on the pursuit of grouse, pheasant, partridge, wildfowl, pigeon, rabbit, hare, venison, trout and salmon, while his wife, Angela, contributed straightforward but delicious recipes. .

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 8vo (140 x 222mm). Pp224. B/w vignette illustrations, bibliography, silk marker. Red boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight shelf-wear, else fine new copy in dust-wrapper. "This is a collection of 350 entries on the subject of fox hunting past and present. Articles range from snippets such as the fact that the Essex Foxhounds of the early 18th century had to cancel a day because one of their members, a Piccadilly fishmonger, smelled so strongly of fish that the hounds were put off the scent. .Everything to do with fox hunting is here, including profiles of hunting eccentrics such as Mad Jack Mytton .and Harry, Marquis of Hastings whose tendency to arrive on the field two hours late and sozzled made his brief mastership of the Quorn a disaster." PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 16.95.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. Square 4to (272 x 270mm). Pp193. B/w & colour photographs throughout, photograph end-papers. Black boards, spine titled in gilt. Slightly bumped / slight shelf-wear else fine unread copy in dust-wrapper. Includes contributions from Phil Burtt, Peter Bacon, and Will Garfit. This book "is a fascinating and revealing guide to some of the UK's most significant shoots, both large and small and includes the .history of the Belvoir shoot, where the Duchess of Rutland co-hosts one of the country's finest partridge and pheasant shoots with her husband the Duke of Rutland". In this book, the Duchess of Rutland visits and describes twenty shoots of varying character. Chapters include; History of the Belvoir Castle shoot, the estate's biodiversity; Grouse - Glenogil, the Radnorshire Hills, Howden and Derwent moors, Langholm, Westerdale, Wemmergill, Phil Burtt's top tips for grouse shooting; Grey partridge and wild birds - Ratcheugh recovery project, a 400 acre project in Lincolnshire, Raby Castle, Phil Burtt's top tips; Red-legged partridge - low ground in Lincolnshire, a co-operative in Suffolk, gundog field trial, high ground in Wensleydale, etiquette by Jonathan Young, Phil Burtt's top tips; Pheasants - Caerhays, Will Garfit's shoot, Westwick, Stanage Castle, 'The Rat Patrol', Phil Burtt's top tips; Wild duck and geese - North Norfolk marshes, developing a wild duck pond, geese in Caithness, geese at Belvoir, Pattie Wilson's top tips; snipe and woodcock - Isle of Muck, Arundell Arms at Lifton, the west of Ireland, Peter Bacon's top tips; Pigeons - Will Garfit, a young enthusiast, flighting at Belvoir, roost shooting in the Fens, Will Garfit's top tips; Cooking with Mike Robinson; The way forward. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 30.00.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp286. Colour photographs. Dark green boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in spine-faded dust-wrapper. Lots about big brown trout on the limestone loughs of the west of Ireland, but also includes observations about conservation of wild stock, the effects of angler pressure, favourite flies and much else. Chapters include: Early days; A rise out of the blue; Gay Gammarus; Sea fog; Wild fish in wild places; Flanker and Lemming; Latchicos in Iceland; Working a salmon; Ireland - first salmon; Tim; Fingers; Mayfly Sheelin 1993; Tales of the unexpected; Cursed in the sun; Dad's Bay; Repeat captures; Presentation; Dry fly - the variables; Favourite flies; Mayfly box; Return to Arrow; Borne out of the wind. Foreword by Andrew Flitcroft. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 8vo (163 x 240mm). Pp208. Colour photographs. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in slightly torn/ rubbed dust-wrapper. "Deer give rise to many problems: in their management and conservation, .their annoying habit of eating trees and garden plants." As well as some of the practicalities of deer stalking, Richard Prior assembles hundreds of questions which he has received either directly from the public or through the Shooting Answers column in the Shooting Times. Subject matter is arranged thematically: antlers, behaviour, damage, stalking kit, and so on. Each section is prefaced with a general appreciation of the subject at hand and suggestions as to how such problems may be overcome. "Practical well-tested solutions .backed by the author's lifetime experiences." A great book from a true expert. .

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2008). 2008 1st edition. 4to (218 x 277mm). Pp136. Colour photographs throughout. Green cloth, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. "Labradors are one of the most popular breeds in the UK both as a working dog and as a family pet. In this book leading animal photographer Nick Ridley captures the beauty and charm of the breed in all its guises. Labradors come in three coat colours: black, chocolate and yellow and uniquely Nick Ridley features the first black and tan Labrador to be verified by the Kennel Club. Includes wonderful images of Labradors in the field, as puppies, as family pets and in other working roles". The author is the Gundog Editor of Sporting Shooter, and a photographer of over twenty-five years' experience. Nick Ridley has also published a companion volume entitled, Spaniels, our stock no. 20329. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 18.95.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. 4to (195 x 254mm). Pp192. Colour photographs and paintings, b/w illustrations, bibliography. Laminated boards. Fine in dust-wrapper. "Will Garfit is a renowned pigeon shot and this authoritative book on how to shoot wood pigeons is an explosion of his enthusiasm and passion for the bird and the sport it can produce. For fifty years, Will has been developing his art as a pigeon shooter and this book shares his personal experiences, thoughts and secrets that enable him to shoot consistently good bags. He has an amazing record; when protecting crops over the past ten years, he has averaged over 100 a day on over 600 days. This book explains that this is not just luck but based on the sound principles of good reconnaissance, siting and building of hides, presentation of decoys, and accurate shooting. All are covered in this book, which is written in an engaging style and illustrated by his own watercolours and diagrams. A superb book." Chapters include: The pigeon family; Background information; Your gun and cartridges; What kit do you need?; Pigeon feeding habits through the year; Pigeon shooting opportunities; How to shoot pigeons; A day out pigeon decoying together; Flight line shooting; An evening roost shooting together; Favourite pigeon recipes; Stories of memorable days. Two appendices give, pigeon shooting and general licences, and, woodpigeon shooting, how does science help us do it better? PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 19.95.

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 8vo (165 x 240mm). Pp208. Colour photographs. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. "Deer give rise to many problems: in their management and conservation, .their annoying habit of eating trees and garden plants." As well as some of the practicalities of deer stalking, Richard Prior assembles hundreds of questions which he has received either directly from the public or through the Shooting Answers column in the Shooting Times. Subject matter is arranged thematically: antlers, behaviour, damage, stalking kit, and so on. Each section is prefaced with a general appreciation of the subject at hand and suggestions as to how such problems may be overcome. "Practical well-tested solutions .backed by the author's lifetime experiences." A great book from a true expert. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 20.00.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2016). 2016 1st edition. 4to (185 x 252mm). Pp216. Colour frontispiece by Will Garfit, colour photographs throughout. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine in dust-wrapper. "The definitive manual on pigeon shooting from the highly experienced pigeon shot and Shooting Times contributor Tom Payne. The Pigeon Shooter's Diary commences with descriptions of the quarry species, equipment and accessories followed by an in-depth guide to fieldcraft, reconnaissance and shooting instruction. The Diary runs through the calendar year detailing the different techniques and skills needed for the changing conditions, all topped off with personal observations and special days in the field." Chapters include: The wood pigeon - our quarry; Gaining permission; Reconnaisance and flight lines; Weather; Basic kit and accessories; The mechanics of pigeon shooting - magnets and flappers; Hides; Decoying and decoys; Preparation; Storage and selling; Dispatching wounded birds and dressing; Diary - Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn; Guns and cartridges; Shooting technique; Memorable outings. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 20.00.

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Paperback, 2012). (1995) 2012 new edition. 8vo paperback (150 x 218mm). Pp174. Colour photographs, b/w illustrations. Fine new copy. This a new, completely revised and updated edition of James McKay's well-thought-of Complete Guide to Ferrets, newly illustrated with colour photographs throughout. "The New Complete Guide to Ferrets covers all aspects of ferrets and their use as working animals in pest control, and as family pets. The book also gives details of the ferret's origins and its history of domestication. .This updated version also covers the latest in ferret nutrition, different nets used in pest control and the new materials used to make these, as well as the latest electronic aids used today." Chapters include:- Origins; Selection; Housing; Handling, taming and training; Feeding; Breeding; Working; Showing, racing and pets; Ailments and first aid; Genetics. Appendices include:- Ferret facts and figures; Glossary of ferret and ferreting terms; Bibliography; Useful addresses; Ferreting code of practise; Code of practice for organisers of ferret racing and displays. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 16.99.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp286. Colour photographs. Dark green boards, spine titled in gilt. Slight use else very good in shelf-rubbed dust-wrapper. Lots about big brown trout on the limestone loughs of the west of Ireland, but also includes observations about conservation of wild stock, the effects of angler pressure, favourite flies and much else. Chapters include: Early days; A rise out of the blue; Gay Gammarus; Sea fog; Wild fish in wild places; Flanker and Lemming; Latchicos in Iceland; Working a salmon; Ireland - first salmon; Tim; Fingers; Mayfly Sheelin 1993; Tales of the unexpected; Cursed in the sun; Dad's Bay; Repeat captures; Presentation; Dry fly - the variables; Favourite flies; Mayfly box; Return to Arrow; Borne out of the wind. Foreword by Andrew Flitcroft. .

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2008). 2008 1st UK edition. 4to (222 x 285mm). Ppxii,456. Colour photographs throughout, photograph end-papers. Brown cloth, spine titled in gilt. Slight use but very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. "Learn how to cast from a master. Over 40 casts covered in step-by-step detail with full colour photographs. .Casts include the sidearm and overhead casts, hauling, roll cast, reach cast, casts for tight quarters, wind and weighted flies and lines, and distance casts. Lefty also teaches the mechanics of casting, and a section on the physical movements explains how to avoid injuries". .

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Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2010). 2010 1st edition. 4to (195 x 252mm). Pp286. Colour photographs. Dark green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Lots about big brown trout on the limestone loughs of the west of Ireland, but also includes observations about conservation of wild stock, the effects of angler pressure, favourite flies and much else. Chapters include: Early days; A rise out of the blue; Gay Gammarus; Sea fog; Wild fish in wild places; Flanker and Lemming; Latchicos in Iceland; Working a salmon; Ireland - first salmon; Tim; Fingers; Mayfly Sheelin 1993; Tales of the unexpected; Cursed in the sun; Dad's Bay; Repeat captures; Presentation; Dry fly - the variables; Favourite flies; Mayfly box; Return to Arrow; Borne out of the wind. Foreword by Andrew Flitcroft. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 25.00.

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2012). 2012 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 240mm). Pp304. Colour and b/w photographs, extensive bibliography / references. Maroon boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. Moorland ecology and management have been studied intensively in recent decades, bringing new understanding to an area where management practices have often been progressively deteriorating. This is especially the case in picturesque and accessible areas where, to a large proportion of the population, the moorland itself is simply the view. In this timely publication, John Phillips surveys contemporary research and suggests how its lessons might be applied in a directly practical manner. This book is addressed to graziers, gamekeepers and conservationists, who share the common goal of maintaining the vigour of the British highland ecosystem in order to ensure its carrying capacity for the range of species in which each profession interests itself. Also published in a de luxe leather-bound edition limited to only fifteen signed and numbered copies. See our stock number 28772. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 50.00.

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2008). 2008 1st edition. Large 4to (232 x 290mm). Pp192. Colour paintings by Rodger McPhail, recipes by Angela Humphreys. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. A super large-format game-cookery book, beautifully illustrated in colour with paintings by Rodger McPhail. John Humpheys provided articles on the pursuit of grouse, pheasant, partridge, wildfowl, pigeon, rabbit, hare, venison, trout and salmon, while his wife, Angela, contributed straightforward but delicious recipes. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 30.00.

Condizione: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2015). 2015 1st edition. 4to (197 x 253mm). Pp160. Colour photographs. Green boards, spine titled in gilt. Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. "Liam Bell is the head gamekeeper at Millichope Park in Shropshire, a traditional family owned and run estate with a renowned high bird shoot. .He currently writes the popular 'On your Shoot' column in the Shooting Times and sits as one of their panel of experts on the 'Sporting Answers' page." This new book is a practical and useful guide to all aspects of gamekeeping, based on material culled from the author's column in Shooting Times. Chapters include: Stock selection; Catching-up; End of season tidy up; Predator control; Fox control; Squirrel control; Woodland management; Planning new drives; Game crops; Egg production; Incubation; Releasing ex-layers; Small-scale rearing; Release pens; Post-release management of pheasant poults; Partridges; Theft and poaching; Holding game; Getting ready; Running a shoot day; Winter losses; Ducks; Wetland creation; Cost-saving ideas; Work party countdown; How to make a 'dog-gate' in a stock fence; Tax and casual work (RTI); Loading. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 20.00.