Deer Stalking Handbook

This book provides a guide to the newcomer to deer hunting whilst covering much that will be of interest to the more experienced deer stalker. Dealing with both woodland and hill stalking, it covers firearms law, the natural history of deer, choice of equipment, safety, stalking tactics, and provides an understanding of the need for deer control. AUTHOR: Graham Downing is a regular contributor to The Field, Shooting Times and The Shooting Gazette and is editor of the British Deer Society's journal Deer. He is a vice-president of the British Association for Shooting and Conservation, a Council member of the British Shooting Sports Council and Shooting Consultant to the Countryside Alliance. REVIEWS: 'If you are thinking about deer stalking this book is furnished with much of what you need to know.' The Shooting Gazette 'This is a book that an aspiring or novice stalker should read from cover to cover.' Bill Harriman Shooting Times 'This is both a reference book for the experienced sportsman as well as being a source of basic learning for the novice.' The Countrymans Weekly 'A useful read serving as a colourful introduction to deer stalking and is recommended to those new to stalking or undergoing the Club training programme.' St Hubert Club Members Journal Colour photos throughout