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	The Hare Ref: B49 There is something special about a hare. Many who have fallen under the spell of this elusive, beautiful and contradictory creature have longed to know more about its secretive life. But few researchers have had the patience and skill to untangle fact from fiction, to reveal the surprising evidence about this truly wild animal. And few photographers have managed to capture so many rare images of the hare on camera. Jill Mason presents a lively account of the natural history of the hare, covering its behaviour throughout the seasons, its courtship and breeding, its favoured habitats and worldwide distribution, its remarkable survival techniques, its predators and its hunters. The superstitions and folklore surrounding the hare are explored; and the latest scientific findings and conservation initiatives are clearly reported for the genral reader. Over 150 stunning colour photographs, by talented wildlife photographer David Mason, include pictures of hare behaviour never caught on camera before. Author: Jill Mason Photographer: David Mason ISBN: 978 1 873674 81 9 Published: March&nbsp2005 Latest edition: February&nbsp2006 Format: 246 x 189 mm Binding: Hardback No. of pages: 192 177 colour photographs 7 colour illustrations 3 black & white photographs 3 black & white illustrations Price: £20.00
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	Working Ferrets Ref: B48 Ferrets provide country sport for many and also provide an effective method of clearing the greatest agricultural pest, the rabbit. This book explains how to train and use a ferret to chase rabbits from their buries. There are then a variety of options to eliminate the emerging prey, such as netting or shooting. Every aspect of working a ferret is included, from the choice of animal and the equipment needed, to discerning the layout of buries and working the ferret with dogs. Author: Jackie Drakeford Binding: Paperback Extent: 220 x 150mm, 128 pages Illustrations: 52 photographs and 11 line drawings ISBN: 1853108049 Price: £12.95
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	The Deer Stalking Handbook Ref: B40 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. 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 Author: Graham Downing Binding: Hardback Extent: 246 x 189mm, 192 pages Illustrations: Colour photographs throughout ISBN: 190405739X Price: £20.00 Price: £20.00
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	Rabbit Control Ref: B32 Rabbits have been a menace to farmers, property owners, and gardeners since land was first cultivated and their control remains a constant problem today. This invaluable book covers all types of management from shooting, trapping and ferreting to fencing, chemical and disease control methods. Reviews 'Jackie Drakeford explains the allure of bunny bashing. A practical book that tell you rabbiting like it is.' Sporting Rifle 'It really is impossible to praise this book too highly. It is by far the most comprehensive guide I have ever seen.' Sporting Shooter 'This is one of the best books on overall rabbit control I have seen in a long time.' BASC Author: Jackie Drakeford Binding: Paperback Extent: 220 x 150mm, 160 pages Illustrations: 115 black & white photographs and line drawings ISBN: 1904057012 Sub Heading: A Practical Handbook Price: £12.99 Price: £12.99
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	Falconry Basics Ref: B25 Falconry is growing as one of the most popular and exciting of field sports and it appeals to an increasingly wide following both in Europe and throughout North America. This book is specifically designed for those new to the sport and covers the basics from the different types of bird and their individual characteristics to acquiring the equipment and the care and handling of the birds themselves. A major section of the book covers all aspects of training, hunting and maintenance and, allied to numerous outstanding illustrations, this book will become a standard manual for future generations of falconers. Reviews 'The advice throughout is thoughtful and instructive.' The Falco Author: Tony Hall Binding: Hardback Extent: 255 x 200mm, 160 pages Illustrations: black and white photographs and line drawings throughout ISBN: 1904057284 Sub Heading: A Handbook for Beginners Price: £18.95
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	Deer Managers Companion Ref: B19 In a professional life of 25 years working as a deer biologist, Professor Rory Putman has worked at one time or another with most of the British and European species of deer and with his colleague Jochen Langbein he has spent many years working on the management of deer in parks and the factors affecting fecundity and mortality among park populations of both red and fallow deer. He has undertaken the management of wild populations for profit with consideration for conservational issues and a desire to manage in a more environmentally-sensitive way. Reviews '.. a must read for anyone involved in professional stalking or deer management.' Shooting Times & Country Magazine 'This is one of the best books on deer and their management right across the board that I have read for some time and it will be a standard to which others will aspire for some time to come.' Highland News '..will enlighten, inform and instruct all those concerned with the welfare of deer, both in a parkland setting and in their natural environment.' The Countryman's Weekly Author: Prof Rory Putman and Jochen Langbein Binding: Hardback Extent: 246 x 289mm, 176 pages Illustrations: Colour and black & white photographs ISBN: 1904057039 Sub Heading: A Guide to the Management of Deer in the Wild and in Parks Price: £25.00 Quantity: Send To A Friend People who purchased this also purchased... Price: £25.00
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	Gamekeeping Ref: B15 Gamekeeping is a comprehensive book covering all aspects of the keeper's work from habitat management and predator control to game rearing and shoot management. The history of the keepering profession is considered as well as the likely future and the authors offers his own outspoken and often controversial views on fieldsports in the twenty first century. Useful and thought provoking reading for all keepers and a valuable insight into the keeper's work for everyone who shoots or is otherwise involved in countrysports. Reviews 'The reader will use this book again and again.' Shooting & Conservation 'The book's great: more information than you can shake a beating stick at. All I need now is the shoot.' Shooting Times 'An effective manual on shoot management, from predator control to building flight ponds' The Shooting Gazette 'Practical and comprehensive guide' The Field Author: David Hudson Binding: Hardback Extent: 246 x 189mm 226 pages Illustrations: Colour and black & white illustrations Price: £19.95
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	Ferret Breeding Ref: B13 This wide-ranging and informative book on the breeding of the ferret (mustela putorius furo),one of the world's most popular pets,will appeal to the many hundreds of thousands of owners worldwide who wish to expand their family of ferrets.The book's contents will include the principles of ferret breeding,including detailed information on specialised housing,feeding and nutrition,along with in-depth information on all the major ferret diseases and ailments (with particular emphasis on those linked with breeding ferrets),and how to recognise,treat and avoid them. Reviews 'A gem in the ferret literature for all breeders' South Australia Ferret News Author: James McKay Binding: Paperback Extent: 218 x 150mm 256 pages Illustrations: Black and white photographs, line drawing Price: £16.95
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	Fox Control Ref: B12 This will be of great interest to anyone with even a passing interest in this fascinating creature, for this is a book as much about the fox as it is about hunting them and controlling their numbers. Throughout this book, Sean Frain emphasises the need for responsible control of fox populations rather than the needless slaughter of large numbers which is both cruel and unnecessary. The reasons by control is necessary and the most effective, selective and humane methods are discussed. The book contains a chapter which looks at fox control within the new English, Welsh and Scottish laws. The problem of urban foxes and how to deal with them is also covered. Reviews 'Another great read from this author which will be of great interest to anyone with even a passing interest in fox control,' Shooting & Conservation 'Distils Sean's long experience' Sporting Rifle Author: Sean Frain Binding: Paperback Extent: 208 pages Illustrations: Black & white photographs throughout Price: £14.95
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