Grouse Hunter's Guide: 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Dennis Walrod (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2003

Revised edition cites up-to-date statistics reflecting the trends among grouse hunters

Includes a chapter of grouse recipes

Dennis Walrod takes beginning and experienced grouse hunters alike through an examination of key aspects of the hunt: how to get the most out of a covert, choosing guns and dogs, as well as concerns particular to autumn stalking or winter hunting. The emphasis falls on grouse hunting as a sport pursued for the thrill of the hunt, the adrenaline shot brought by the force of a flush, rather than the quest for impressive numbers.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Walrod, veteran author and hunter, believes grouse hunting is unique in its difficulty and in forcing the hunter to be alert to the surroundings. In fact, one ``hunts grouse by hunting habitat.'' The explosive flush, the tangled habitat, the bird's great speed and elusive flight, make the hunter count success by number of flushes rather than by kills. Walrod writes for both the novice and experienced, describing grouse bahavior, habitat, hunting methods, and recipes. He emphasizes that proper technique is hard physical work, but the joy of grouse hunting is related to the difficulty and is a major element in the sporting ethic. With a photographer's vision and a good writing style, Walrod appeals to naturalists and armchair hunters as well as hunters. Recommended for public libraries in upland game country. Roland Person, Southern Illinois Univ. Lib., Carbondale
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Dennis Walrod has written for a number of outdoor magazines, including Field and Stream, Outdoor Life, and Gray's Sporting Journal. He lives in western New York State. To find out more about Dennis Walrod and his books, check out his Website at: www.denniswalrod.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 2 edition (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811728897
• ISBN-13: 978-0811728898
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #392,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars one of the best recent manuals, September 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Grouse Hunter's Guide: Solid Facts, Insights, and Observations on How to Hunt the Ruffled Grouse (Hardcover)

Of the ruffed grouse hunting manuals out there this one is about the best. I have asked others and they agree it is a good one. Walrod covers dogless and winter hunting well which isn't usually done. Most grouse books concentrate on dogs which a lot of people don't have access to.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Practical Guide to Grouse Hunting, November 22, 1999

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Doug Sandula (Saginaw, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grouse Hunter's Guide: Solid Facts, Insights, and Observations on How to Hunt the Ruffled Grouse (Hardcover)

A must for the new grouse hunter. Grab your highlighter and be ready to study grouse from someone who loves grouse hunting! Virtually every chapter has well written and practical advice that can be put to use. I'm thankful for Mr. Walrod's efforts in a fun to read, well organized and effective presentation.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, not reverant, January 9, 2001

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"spanielchaser" (North Vancouver, B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grouse Hunter's Guide: Solid Facts, Insights, and Observations on How to Hunt the Ruffled Grouse (Hardcover)

What I liked about this book is that Walrod clearly loves grouse hunting but he doesn't have to show you he does. Nor is he concerned with equipment (as in expensive and elitist). Some outdoors writers waste a lot of time outlining "the mysticism of the autumn woods", " the special feel of a sidelock 12 gauge" etc. Walrod doesn't waste any of the reader's time on such frivolities. He just gets on with the task of describing what works for him. This book is well worth having - as a practical guide and source of ideas and just a comfort to have during the long wait, as some might say, "till the golden afternoons of October".