Muntjac - reviews

Muntjac: Managing an Alien Species by Charles Smith-Jones

Hardback. £19.95 De luxe leather-bound edition limited to only 20 copies. £150.00

"With thanks to other writers such as Richard Prior we have had access to some superb books for the management of deer, Roe in particular. Charles Smith-Jones refers to Priors good work in this book and I think the structure and style feels very similar. The great thing about this book is that most other deer books give a few pages to this little alien species, whereas Smith-Jones writes at length with real purpose and passion educating the reader on all aspects from natural history through the acquisition of sporting rights, understanding your deer, stalking techniques, cull management and processing of Muntjac. The book covers areas relevant to other deer species in the UK and the management of them, but for a reader with an interest in Muntjac, this will also offer species specific facts and advice which will provide for the novice as well as for the seasoned deer shooter." ("MORE", Amazon review, 2nd of July 2012).

"This is a brilliant book if you want to know more about muntjac. Smith-Jones covers the whole topic of deer management. There are chapters on what the stalker needs to know and equipment etc which was helpful. Also chapters on legislation make the law around deer management easier to understand." (A. Cross, Amazon review, 21st of April 2012).

"This really is the definitive book on Muntjac management, I can't highly recommend it enough. Covers everything there is to know about them, from history through to culling and even trophy preparation." (Mr N. Frewin, Amazon review, 20th October 2009).

"This absorbing book covers every aspect of the muntjac from its history in the UK, through its habits and lifecycle, to stalking, shooting and larder work. Due to their success as an introduced species in this country, the muntjac must, for many, be the the most commonly encountered deer. Their increasing population is not without its problems, but this book focuses on management, i.e. living with this creature, rather than treating it as an outright pest. Smith-Jones must be our leading authority on the muntjac; his clear affection for the species, combined with his easy-going style, make this an engaging read for those who hunt deer, or indeed anyone with a realistic interest in this animal." ("edwardh300", Amazon review, 28th of October 2005).