The Complete Hunter: Duck Hunting (The Hunting and Fishing Library) [Hardcover]

Dick Sternberg (Author), Jeff Simpson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997

This guide provides hunters with the knowledge, methods and equipment for hunting ducks.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Cowles Creative Publishing Inc. (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865730652
• ISBN-13: 978-0865730656
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Introduction or Reference, March 12, 2003

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Arthem "arthem" (Knoxville, TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Hunter: Duck Hunting (The Hunting and Fishing Library) (Hardcover)

I suppose that if you're buying a book to learn "how" to hunt ducks, then you are (like me) already at a disadvantage. So much in waterfowling is dependent on tradition, community, and access, so there are natural barriers to entry for the novice.

This book does an excellent job providing basic coverage of key duck hunting issues, but it is (of course) not a substitute for a good mentor or listening to some old timers yack about their previous seasons.

Of particular worth are the decoy spreads and the overview of different hunting venues. But perhaps the greatest contribution is the insight on duck-hunting lingo. I was unaware that I was a puddle jumper without a milk run, who had dabbled at pass shooting, but now I know.

Seriously, for those of us stuck in a rut hunting farm ponds, the introductions to river, lake, and flooded timber are intriguing and motivating. The basic waterfowl information is useful, and the various tips, tricks & techniques are all serviceable. This is a very nice introduction for the new hunter, and should serve nicely as a reference volume for those with more experience.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to the sport, October 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Hunter: Duck Hunting (The Hunting and Fishing Library) (Hardcover)

This book offers a great introduction to waterfowling. It combines beautiful photographs with advice from a pair of experts on ducks, equipment, and hunting techniques. It is easy reading... I strongly recommend it.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Duck Hunting (Hunting & Fishing Library), March 23, 2000

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Canvasbak (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Hunter: Duck Hunting (The Hunting and Fishing Library) (Hardcover)

Excellent book for the novice and expert waterfowler. Useful information from where to hunt, decoy arrangement, boats, gear, etc. This was exactly what I was looking for!