The Knowledge – Every Gun’s guide to conservation – Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust

£9.00

Contents:
– Introduction and welcome
– Pheasants
– Red-legged partridge
– Grey partridge
– Habitat management
– Woodland management
– Supplementary feeding
– Predation control
– Other quarry species to look out for
– Woodcock
– Wildfowl
– Lead ammunition
– Game as food
– Diseases and medication
– Research and monitoring
– What Guns need to know on shoot day
– Health and safety
– Quarry, predator and pest species
– Range and distance
– Retrieval and handling of game
– Shooting and the public
– Certification and permission
– Security
– Shooting and game management glossary
– Appendices
– References

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Description

Whether you’re new to shooting, a seasoned gun or just keen to learn more about the way the British countryside is managed, The Knowledge is for you. Featuring over 200 pages of easy-to-read questions and answers. The Knowledge draws on over 150 scientific publications to provide you with a robust introduction into quarry species, the management of both habitat and predators and all the latest issues surrounding shooting and conservation. You will also learn key information about a typical day’s shooting – from important health & safety tips to guidance on game handling and security.

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I went as part of a group ranging in age from 16 to 60 and everyone had a great time. We did cross-bow, air-gun and clay shooting. John, our instructor, quickly got to know us and carefully explained each activity and technique to a group of mainly first-timers. He greatly added to the enjoyment. Each activity is a little bit competitive, with scoring and that added to the fun. A great multi-generational activity that I'd 100% recommend to do here.

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Visited today to be fitted and kitted out for my first shotgun. Paul and Tom in the gun shop were fantastic. I'm left handed with a right dominant eye so needed help and advice on choosing what options would work best for me. Not only did they have all the time I could possibly need but they adjusted and let me try various guns, came out to see how I got on with them and advised on what other equipment may be needed with no pressure to buy whatsoever. As a novice I was nervous about choosing my first gun but Paul and Tom made the whole process both positive and enjoyable and I'm even more keen to get back ASAP to continue my new hobby. Thank you both for your help!

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