Full Description
The definitive manual on shooting pigeons from the highly experienced Pigeon Shot and Shooting Times contributor Tom Payne. A comprehensive, instructive and easy-to-read guide, 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 memories of special days in the field.A must for all who love pigeon shooting, young and old
Contents
AcknowledgementsForeword by Joe Dimbleby, editor Shooting TimesIntroduction1. The Wood Pigeon - Our Quarry2. Gaining Permisson3. Reconnaissance and Flight Lines4. Weather5. Basic Kit and Accessories6. The Mechanics of Pigeon Shooting - Magnets and Flappers7. Hides8. Decoying and Decoys9. Preparation10. Storage and Selling11. Dispatching Wounded Birds and Dressing12. Diary- Winter- Spring- Summer- Autumn13. Guns and Cartridges14. Shooting Technique15. Memorable Outings
