THE PIGEON SHOOTER: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO MODERN PIGEON SHOOTING. By John Batley. Second edition.
(1996) 2004 2nd edition. 4to (196 x 253mm). Pp144. B/w photographs, illustrations. Laminated boards, issued without dust-wrapper.
"John Batley is a leading authority on the subject of the woodpigeon and this book explains every aspect of pigeon shooting..." Chapters include:- What; Where; When; How - reconnaissance, hides and hide building, decoys and decoying, pigeon decoying and pigeon magnets, shooting, equipment, care and handling of birds, dogs; The legal and ethical position. Appendices are; Lead poisoning, pigeon shooters and non-lead shot cartridges by Dr. John Harradine; Guns and shooting by Chris Cradock. This second edition of this popular work has been extensively revised and updated to include new information, especially the section on 'pigeon magnets'.
"John Batley is a leading authority on the subject of the woodpigeon and this book explains every aspect of pigeon shooting..." Chapters include:- What; Where; When; How - reconnaissance, hides and hide building, decoys and decoying, pigeon decoying and pigeon magnets, shooting, equipment, care and handling of birds, dogs; The legal and ethical position. Appendices are; Lead poisoning, pigeon shooters and non-lead shot cartridges by Dr. John Harradine; Guns and shooting by Chris Cradock. This second edition of this popular work has been extensively revised and updated to include new information, especially the section on 'pigeon magnets'.
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Book Code
47073
| Author | Batley (John). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 47073 |
| ISBN | 1904057519 / 1904057519. |
| Book Description | A very good copy. Signed by the author "For the great Phil Pugh. Just to keep him up to date. With very best wishes, January 2007, John Batley.". |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 2004 |
| Publisher | Swan Hill Press. |
| Place | Shrewsbury, Shropshire. |