Customer Reviews

Hunting Ducks and Geese

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Great for the beginner, really gets one up to speed on the sport of waterfowling. Well worth the cost, highly recommended. Not the end all, but a good beginning.

This book covers the most basic parts of hunting birds. If you already have some equipment and want to increase your success rates, look for another book as this one has very little depth. I would recommend this book to someone who has no decoys, no guns, no blinds and no experience whatsoever, otherwise find a different book because this one will disappoint you.

While this book doesn't get into much depth, it is a fine survey of the sport of waterfowling. Though it is largely a collection of broad discussions on topics such as weather, dogs, guns, and waterfowl behavior, Smith is a great writer and his stories of experiences in the field are always engaging and entertaining. You can tell this man has spent thousands of hours out in the field and he has the knowledge to prove it. Whether you're looking for an entry-level introduction to the sport or a refresher with some pretty good tips and tricks along the way, this book is a winner. However, if you're looking for a really in-depth discussion of bird behavior, choosing hunting spots, or how to clean and cook a bird, choose another book on that topic. But overall, an informative and engaging read. I am pleased.

G
Another great book, tons of information a must read for beginning hunters
now if only the geese and ducks would cooperate

I havent read the 2nd release of this but I have almost finished the first and it is a great book for the new guy to the old guy in the field.
the stories are fun and covers several different topics about the sport from guns, gear, dogs and so on.
I look fwd to finding more books by him assome are marked on the back cover of the Library version I am reading now.

Thank you
Mr. Smith

This book is really well written. It is a good piece of storytelling with all the tips and tricks as well as gear suggestions woven right in. I really enjoyed this book as a relatively new duck hunter. Read it front to back and you won't be disappointed.