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9781440072277: Upland Game Birds (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1440072272 ISBN 13 : 9781440072277

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Essential field guide for upland game hunters and naturalists .

This book guides you through quail, grouse, and partridge with practical, field-ready notes and clear species profiles. This edition compiles habitats, behavior, and hunting notes in a concise, vendor-friendly format. It’s designed to help readers recognize birds in the wild, choose your approach, and enjoy responsible, informed hunting.

Practical hunting notes that translate field observations into workable sighting and shooting strategies
Profiles of quail, grouse, and partridge species with emphasis on identification and behavior
Habitat and range details that help you plan field sessions and understand bird populations
Historical context and practical tips for ethical, safe hunting and wildlife appreciation

Ideal for readers who want a reliable, hands-on guide to upland game birds and the art of pursuing them in the field.

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UPLAND GAME
THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY
Class Aves - Order Gallinae (gallinaceous birds-scratching on the ground like domestic fowl-also called Rasores, from the Latin "rasor," a scraper) : having fowl-like feet.
Family Tetraonidce- Grouse, partridges, quails, etc. Sub-families - Odontophorituz (American partridges) and Tetraonina (grouse and ptarmigan).
Genus Colincs, which includes (i) the Bob White, C. virginianus; (2) Texas Bob White, C. v. texanus; (3) Florida Bob White, C. v. floridanus; (4) Masked Bob White, C. ridgivayi.
Family Type - Body short, rounded, giving a plump appearance; feathers of crown slightly rounded and erectile, but not forming a true crest. Tail about three-fifths length of wing. Flight vigorous, whirring. Numbers 1,2, and 3 much alike, sexes also showing close resemblance, except in color of throats and superciliary stripes. In color C. ridgwayi differs broadly from others. C. virginianus-total length, about 9! inches; wing, 4|; tail, 2|; tarsus, \ bill

Table of Contents

CONTENTS; UPLAND GAME By Edwyn Sandys THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY; PAGB; The Quail i; The Shooting of the Quail 30; Near the End of the Season 64; The Enemies of the Quail 69; A Day over Dogs 73; The Florida Bob-white 85; The Texan Bob-white 87; The Masked Bob-white 89; The Partridges 91; The Mountain Partridge 91; The Plumed Partridge 93; The San Pedro Partridge 94; The Scaled Partridge 94; The Chestnut-bellied Scaled Partridge 96; The California Partridge 96; The Valley Partridge 100; Gambel's Partridge 101; The Massena Partridge 104; THE GROUSE FAMILY; The Ruffed Grouse 108; Some Glimpses of Grousing 132; vi Contents; PACE; Sabine's Grouse *43; The Canadian Ruffed Grouse 144; The Gray Ruffed Grouse r4&~; The Dusky Grouse 147; The Sooty Grouse lS2; Richardson's Grouse J53; The Can

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440072272
ISBN 13: 9781440072277
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 468
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Upland Game Birds (Classic Reprint)

Edwyn Sandys, T. S. Van Dyke

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1440072272 ISBN 13 : 9781440072277

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a celebrated guide to hunting quail, a game bird considered by the author to be the king of the species. The author, a sportsman and naturalist, brings an intimate knowledge of and deep reverence for the birds and their habitat to his writing. He provides extensive advice on all aspects of the hunt, from how to train the perfect dog to the best techniques for bagging the birds. He also discusses the habits and behaviours of quail as observed by the keen naturalist's eye, offering insights into the animals' breeding patterns, feeding habits, and daily routines. The author further delves into the history and cultural significance of the sport, relating it to the broader landscape of the American wilderness. Ultimately, this guide to the ways of the wild will appeal to seasoned hunters, bird enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781440072277_0

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