MODERN ROE STALKING. By Richard Prior. With additional material by Geoff R. Worrall.

1985 1st edition. 8vo (150 x 239mm). Ppviii,248. B/w photographs, illustrations by Rodger McPhail, bibliography. Brown boards, gilt deer motif to green oval on upper board, spine titled in gilt.

This book is "authoritative and comprehensive - the distillation of a lifetime's observations. Even so, it remains intensely practical and down to earth - essential reading and reference as much for the experienced stalker as the newcomer". Chapters include: Introducing the roe; Origins; Senses; Daily life; Rifles and ammunition; Practical range work; Clothing and equipment; High seats and tree stands; Stocktaking; Basic stalking techniques; Techniques for farm and forest roe; What to shoot; Dogs for roe; The shot and after; Dressing a deer; Finding roe stalking; Stalking expeditions; Books on roe. Includes a list of suppliers and useful addresses (accurate at time of going to print).