Product Description

A tribute to the glory of the bird, the thrill of the hunt, and the companionship developed along the way, Guide to Pheasant Hunting presents a nostalgic picture of a simpler past, while at the same time teaching the latest hunting techniques and advocating practices to preserve the future of the sport. This informative handbook gives valuable tips on where to hunt, selecting guns and ammo, using nontoxic shotshells, hunting strategies, gun dogs, preparing birds for the table (including tasty recipes), and pheasant conservation. M. D. offers practical advice in an accessible, down-to-earth tone through amusing anecdotes, informal interviews, and personal observations that are complemented by Julia’s brilliant full-color photography.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #188607 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

About the Author
M. D. Johnson grew up hunting ring-necked pheasants in northeastern Ohio. He and his wife, award-winning photographer Julia C. Johnson, have collaborated on four previous hunting books. The Johnsons live in Martelle, Iowa.

Customer Reviews

Very highly recommended reading - especially to those new to the sport and its incumbent responsibilities.
Seasoned pheasant hunters, M.D. Johnson and his wife Julia collaborate to provide a nostalgic but practical and informative handbook on hunting pheasants that includes strategies for conducting a successful hunt, the guns and ammo to use in hunting America's favorite game bird, what clothing to protective clothing to wear when hunting, gun dogs, hunting tactics, even tasty recipes preparing the birds for eating. Of special note is their comments and observations on pheasant conservation efforts. The text (which is profusely illustrated with the full color photography of Julia Johnson) employs amusing and illustrative anecdotes, informal interviews, and personal observations covering everything from the effects of weather on roosters to the use of nontoxic shellshots. The Johnson's "Guide to Pheasant Hunting" is very highly recommended reading - especially to those new to the sport and its incumbent responsibilities.