SHOOTING PIGEONS. By C.L. Coles. The Shooting Times Library No. 15.

1964 1st edition. Small 8vo (122 x 189mm). Ppiv,100. B/w photographs, illustrations. The later wrapper with a white background rather than the usual green one.

This is a good introduction to woodpigeon shooting. Another good title in this fine series which retains its interest and utility. Chapters include: Natural history of the woodpigeon; Feeding habits; Choosing equipment - gun and cartridge; The art of pigeon shooting; Hides and camouflage; Decoys and fieldcraft; Flight shooting; Different methods of woodpigeon control; Forming a crop protection unit; Dogs for pigeon shooting, shooting clothes, cooking pigeons; Shooting in the snow and at sea.