THE ART OF LONG NETTING. By Harold Wyman.

(1989) 1997 new edition. Large 8vo (157 z 240mm). Pp90. B/w photographs. Green boards, spine titled in silver-gilt.

"I learned the long netting art from a man called Thomas Moor [poaching around Wrexham and the borders] and a better teacher you could not have wished for." Harold Wyman passes on the poacher's lessons with the addition of decades of experience on his own account, and as a teacher of the rising generation. Very detailed and reasoned instructions, with anecdotes of the author's own experiences where appropriate. Chapters include: The quarry; The long net; Setting the long net; Driving home the quarry; The long netter's dog; The moon, wind direction and other tips; Moonlight ferreting; The twilight years.