SO YOU WANT TO GO SHOOTING. By Anthony Jackson.

# (1974) 1976 reprint. 8vo (142 x 222mm). Pp207. B/w photographs, illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

# A comprehensive introduction to British game shooting, rough shooting and wildfowling - from pigeon pie to taxidermy. "Here, in clear detail, the beginner will find all he requires to know to set him on the straight and narrow path to safe, carefree, but not careless, shooting. The author has experienced the rigours of wildfowling, the excitement of driven pheasants and grouse, and the care and precision demanded by the successful pigeon decoyer. This is essentially a practical book from a practical shot aimed at those, young and not so young, who lack a sporting background but want to go about things the right way." Chapters include: First find your shooting; Choose your weapon; Clothing and equipment; Wildfowling - past and present; Wild duck chase; Goose music; Frippet birds; Rough shooting; Pigeon pie; Driven game; Safety and shooting; Gundogs; Bird taxidermy; Cooking the bag; Miscellaneous.