The Upland Equation contains pragmatic advice as as thoughtful reflection. Its prose is crisp, its observations based on firsthand experience. The final chapter, "Balance," examines the value of hunting to modern human beings and offersa clear code and fresh philosophy of upand bird-hunting.
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For Charles Fergus, hunting birds is a dramatic and integral part of the outdoor life. His personal upland equation includes three requisites - the land and the game; the dog; and the shotgun - all of which, working together, bring into balance the human element, the hunter.Fergus examines each element in turn: the haunts and habits of the birds of the eastern uplands - grouse, woodcock, pheasant, doves, and ducks; the dog, a canine companion that, Fergus writes, helps the hunter "see farther, hear more sharply, scent more keenly, feel more fully the presence of game"; and the gun, "and instrument of focus and balance, a symbol honoring the days spent afield."The Upland Equation contains pragmatic advice as well as thoughtful reflection. Its prose is crisp, its observations based on firsthand experience. The final chapter, "Balance," examines the value of hunting to modern human beings and offers a clear code and a fresh philosophy of upland bird-hunting. (53/4 X 81/2, 92 pages)
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Instructive and introspective bird-hunting inquiry.,
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This review is from: The Upland Equation: A Modern Bird-Hunter's Code (Hardcover)
I was thoroughly engrossed in this short, but surprisingly full book. As a first-year bird-hunter reading this during the height of grouse season, I felt as though this book was probing my mind and transcribing my own thoughts onto the pages. The text was wonderfully thought out and the ideals espoused are those that true hunters wish all others believed as well. Caring and knowledgeable of both people and birds with due attention paid to our interaction with nature, this book taught me much about why my first few outings were not only successful (despite the lack of birds brought home), but worth repeating. I suggest this read to beginning and experienced hunters alike. Now, all I need is a bird dog. I found Fergus's description of the human/canine bond compelling.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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The Upland Equation: A Modern Bird Hunter's Code,
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This review is from: The Upland Equation: A Modern Bird-Hunter's Code (Hardcover)
What memories this book brought back.As a soon-to-retire worker, born to a single shot 16 guage, thousands of hours of bird hunting and responsibility to my children pretty well met (for now), I've turned my attention to what I want to do with the rest of my life. Mr. Fergus reminded me of what I had left. It's time to return. What a true delight it was to read his prose. I could hear the beating of wings. I could smell the dew. I could feel that wonderful tiredness in my legs. I could see the lab run hard for the corn field. Absolutely, it's time to return. And this book brought it all back.
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