Complete Book of Upland Bird Hunting: Essentials for Success in Field, Farm and Forest »

Equally useful to longtime hunters and those on their first shoot, this assemblage of bird hunting wisdom can increase anyone’s chances of success. Field tactics are provided for 18 game birds, from commonly-hunted species like turkey, quail, pheasant, and grouse to lesser-known birds such as ptarmigan, hun, and chukars. The collected advice from veteran North American hunters covers everything from how to recognize promising terrain to the best ways to deploy dogs, as well as choosing the right gun, selecting a load and choke setting for each bird, and maximizing success when hunting alone or with friends. Range maps and practical safety tips are offered, while hundreds of color photographs show both outstanding specimens of each species and the spectacular terrain hunters will encounter.

Introduction     4
Pheasants: Much More than an Autumn Stroll   Dick Sternberg     6
Doves: Fun Shooting, Social Tradition   Jim Casada     22
Ruffed Grouse: King of the Brush   Tom Huggler     34
Woodcock: A Fine Fistful of Feathers   Joe Arnette     48
Blue Grouse: A Rocky Mountain Adventure   Chris Madson     58
Spruce Grouse: Trekking to the Wildest Places   Wayne van Zwoll     66
Ptarmigan: Gunning the Tundra   Judd Cooney     72
Sage Grouse: The West's Big Game Bird   Chris Madson     80
Sharptails: Chasing the Prairie Grouse   Mark Kayser     90
Prairie Chickens: Walking the Tall Grass   Mark Kayser     98
Huns: Game Bird of the Steppes   Ben O. Williams     104
Chukars: Challenge in the Rocks   Ron Spomer     116
Spring Turkeys: Calling Magnificent Gobblers   Bill Hollister     126
Fall Turkeys: Hunting the Other Turkey   Tom Carpenter     142
Bobwhite Quail: Timeless Bird Hunting Tradition   Jim Casada     154
Desert Quail: Untamed Renegades of the Southwest   Patrick Meitin     164
Mountain Quail: Hunting the Unknown Mountaineer   Wayne van Zwoll     176
Valley Quail: Coveys on the Fringe   Wayne van Zwoll     182
Index     188