Product Description

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 provdes an understanding of the need for deer control. Finally, the book details the preparation of the carcass for the game dealer, through to butchering for the home kitchen and includes an appendix of useful contacts.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #357242 in Books
• Published on: 2004-12-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Review
"If you are thinking about deer stalking this book is furnished with much of what you need to know" --Shooting Gazette

"This is a book that an aspiring or novice stalker should read from cover to cover" --Shooting Times

"This is both a reference book for the experienced sportsman as well as being a source of basic learning for the novice" --Countryman's Weekly

Customer Reviews

Stalking handbook
This book has been excellent so far, very informative for the new comer to stalking, and im sure for people who already know about stalking it will add things to your knowledge.
The book contains alot more information than i thought it would, it goes greatly into detail about ammunition, guns, scopes, and clothing that would suit your requirements, ANd fully illustrated with photos.
I have shot for years but never stalked, this book is excellent.

A brilliant book
Hi all
If you are a Deer Stalker or thinking of taking it up and want an excellent read and introduction to the art then look no further.
The Deer Stalking Handbook by Graham Downing really is a gem for beginners.
I am so glad that I chose this book for my initial research into the craft. It explained clearly and concisely all the basic elements of the sport together with the legalities and steps necessary before applying for an FAC.
I have no hesitation in recommending this book to any beginner. I have also dipped into it on numerous occasions since, as a reference book. Graham has a very down to earth approach in his writing style and this is very helpful to the novice.
Of particular help were the sections on kit and calibre choice.
I also found the section on carcass preparation and the Gralloch really good. This was clear and concise with good photo's and enabled me to learn the ropes from this book.
So, there you are-well worth a read and a revised version is due out this summer with a few usefull updates to various chapters and changes in the law added.

Buckstalker

An excellent read
As a keen amateur stalker, I am glad that I bought the new edition of Downing's book. The book is not patronising or pretentious, and instead offers a lot of tips and advice useful to all but the most experienced stalker. It also covers the relatively recent changes in legislation about the use of .22 centrefires for muntjac and CWD. As 'Buckstalker' said in his earlier review, the colour photography is very good and helpful.

Definitely worth buying!