Timberdoodle! [Hardcover]

Frank Woolner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1988

Timberdoodle! is an affectionate and authoritative portrait of the woodcock, one of America's great game birds. First published in the mid-seventies and long out of print, Timberdoodle! has risen to the rank of classic among knowledgeable sportsmen.

Here is a wealth of information, hunting lore, and personal anecdote, all in Woolner's inimitable style, about this poltergeist with the pointed beak and clownlike eyes - along with every bit of practical advice the woodcock hunter needs. There is a thorough treatment of the natural history of the American woodcock, the unique hunting strategies and the dogs, guns, and techniques of this popular brand of upland shooting.

But the book is more. It is a celebration of a man's favorite hunt, and everywhere it radiates his skill and enthusiasm, from the preparations to the moment a timberdoodle bursts from the thickets.

There is even a special chapter - with contributions from "Tap" Tapply, A. J. McClane, and others - on preparing woodcock for the table. (7 X 101/4, 196 pages, b&w photos)

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Timberdoodle! is an affectionate and authoritative portrait of the woodcock, one of America's great game birds. First published in the mid-seventies and long out of print, Timberdoodle! has risen to the rank of classic among knowledgeable sportsmen.Here is a wealth of information, hunting lore, and personal anecdote, all in Woolner's inimitable style, about this poltergeist with the pointed beak and clownlike eyes - along with every bit of practical advice the woodcock hunter needs. There is a thorough treatment of the natural history of the American woodcock, the unique hunting strategies and the dogs, guns, and techniques of this popular brand of upland shooting.But the book is more. It is a celebration of a man's favorite hunt, and everywhere it radiates his skill and enthusiasm, from the preparations to the moment a timberdoodle bursts from the thickets.There is even a special chapter - with contributions from "Tap" Tapply, A. J. McClane, and others - on preparing woodcock for the table. (7 X 101/4, 196 pages, b&w photos)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 196 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (September 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941130525
• ISBN-13: 978-0941130523
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,819,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars the original edition, April 29, 2008

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Andrew Campbell (Bronx, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Timberdoodle!: A thorough, practical guide to the American woodcock and to woodcock hunting (Hardcover)

This is the original edition of Frank Woolner's book on woodcock hunting. (It's a shame that the previous reviewer seems to blame either the author or the book, which was reissued after the author's death, for the duplicate material.) Frank Woolner was arguably better known for his books on salt-water fishing -- but his books on hunting and fishing in New England are all written with a sensitivity and passion. Bearing in mind that he wrote most of these books in the 1970s, Frank was also remarkable for being one of the first authors to really grasp the impact that pesticides and population growth had had on natural environments and wildlife.

2.0 out of 5 stars Repeat????, January 19, 2008

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Charles Dawley (Rochester Mn) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Timberdoodle!: A thorough, practical guide to the American woodcock and to woodcock hunting (Hardcover)

I was extremely frustrated to find out this book appears to be identical to the book by the same author entitled "the complete book of woodcock hunting" which I already own. Appears to be word for word. I dont know how one can simply change the title and sell as if it is a different book.