Deer: Sporting Answers - Richard Prior
A goldmine of information on deer stalking, welfare and management.
Deer's give rise to many problems: in their management and conservation, connected with their annoying habit of eating trees and garden plants, and within the practical details of deerstalking. Queries frequently come direct to Richard Prior or through the Sporting Answers column in the Shooting Times. These are of great interest not only to the questioner but to managers and stalkers generally. The book is divided into headings for easy reference Antlers, Behaviour, Damage, Stalking kit etc. Each section is prefaced by an overview, often containing humorous examples of the interface between deer and man and how they might be overcome. Deer Problems contains practical, well-tested solutions which are backed by the author s lifetime experiences. More than that it is eminently readable just the thing to dip into by the fire at the end of a hard days stalking.
Reviews:
'No matter what your particular interest in deer you will find this book a real gem. I thought I knew a thing or two about deer until I started to delve into some really interesting topics covered in this beautifully presented book which comes in hardback with colour photographs throughout and written in typical Prior style; authoritative and down to earth... Packed with so much useful information, it will be a most useful addition to any deer related enthusiast's bookshelf. Hats off to Richard for the dedication within. Only a master could have written this. Do get a copy: you will not be disappointed.' BDS Deer Magazine'Often described as the world's leading authority on roe deer, Richard Prior's latest book is exactly as the title suggests - a compilation of Shooting Times' Sporting Answers on deer... Now rather than searching through your catalogue of back issues of Shooting Times to find your answers, you can simply purchase this handy reference book in hardback, beautifully presented and helpfully indexed. A fantastic addition to any stalker's library.' Shooting Times
It covers such a wide range of subjects that anyone interested in the countryside will find it very useful... The book is an invaluable guide to understanding deer and should be on every naturalist's bookshelves.' Highland News
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