A Comprehensive Guide to Gamekeeping & Shoot Management

A Comprehensive Guide to Gamekeeping & Shoot Management
Author: J.C. Jeremy Hobson
Publisher: Robinson
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2018-09-20
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1472140788

This book shows the reader how to perform all the tasks required of the modern gamekeeper, including how to rear and release game, and advises on many aspects of habitat improvement and conservation. It also covers important and sometimes controversial issues, such as public access on private land, the need for predator and pest control, and many other aspects which need to be considered by keepers, be they part-time or professional.

Rearing Game Birds and Gamekeeping

Rearing Game Birds and Gamekeeping
Author: Beth Williams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781846891441

A comprehensive guide for the amateur gamekeeper, Rearing Game Birds and Gamekeeping provides practical step-by-step advice on how to raise pheasants and red-leg partridges, with a particular emphasis on the health and welfare of the birds. Beth Williams provides an insight into each species and covers a range of topics from choosing breeding stock and incubating eggs to rearing chicks and nurturing game. This hands-on guide draws on a wide range of accepted best practices, including experiences of overseas successes, and advises on rearing game in a low-cost and effective manner, without compromising on quality.

Running a Shoot

Running a Shoot
Author: J C Jeremy Hobson
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2015-05-31
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1785000608

To those faced with running a shoot, the difficulties are very substantial and they require imaginative solutions. Running A Shoot - A Complete Guide contains many of the answers and is essential reading for all those involved in organizing and running shoots. This invaluable book is probably the most comprehensive work on the subject, and considers how to find suitable land, rental options, preparing a budget, letting days, keeping records, insurance, health and safety, taking over new ground, buying in poults or rearing chicks, shoot transport and habitat improvement. It examines in detail predator control, springtime management, rearing and releasing, game crops and summer tasks, and discusses the necessary preparation for the shooting season, the shooting day itself and how to avoid problems. Along with information on health, hygiene, diseases and veterinary legislation and a useful month-by-month summary of tasks and duties, it is essential reading for all those running a shoot efficiently and prodcutively. Superbly illustrated in colour with 95 photographs and 14 line drawings.

On Your Shoot

On Your Shoot
Author: Liam Bell
Publisher: Quiller
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-04-30
Genre: Fowling
ISBN: 9781846892110

This comprehensive, practical guide covers everything you need to know about creating and maintaining your shooting ground, from breeding gamebirds such as pheasants and partridges to advice on running a successful shoot day. A useful addition to every shooting mans library and an invaluable guide for gamekeepers, game-keeping students, shooting syndicates, and anyone who has an interest in how a partridge and pheasant shoot is run. Topics covered include: Stock selection Habitat management Predator control Egg production and hatching Rearing and releasing game Game crop establishment and holding game

Sport

Sport
Author: C. M. van Stockum
Publisher:
Total Pages: 316
Release: 1914
Genre: Classification
ISBN:

Gun Digest

Gun Digest
Author: Arms & Armour Press
Publisher:
Total Pages: 452
Release: 1980
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780910676090

Willing's Press Guide

Willing's Press Guide
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1454
Release: 1998
Genre: English newspapers
ISBN:

"A guide to the press of the United Kingdom and to the principal publications of Europe, Australia, the Far East, Gulf States, and the U.S.A.

The Geographical Magazine

The Geographical Magazine
Author: Michael Huxley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 892
Release: 1977
Genre: Geography
ISBN:

Vols. for 19 - include a separate section called GM; news and reviews.