Guide to Pheasant Hunting (Hardcover)

by M. D. Johnson (Author), Julia C. Johnson (Photographer)
Key Phrases: pheasant mortality, pheasant gun, pheasant hunter, South Dakota, Phil Bourjaily, United States (more...)

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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.

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (September 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081170176X
• ISBN-13: 978-0811701761
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #408,319 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very highly recommended reading - especially to those new to the sport and its incumbent responsibilities., March 5, 2007

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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.