The Gameshooter's Pocket Guide by Michael Brook ISBN: 1 4120 4864 8 Publisher: Trafford Publishing (UK) Ltd.

Michael Brook is a retired Cavalry officer whose limited career prospects tended to take second place to recreational activities, not least fieldsports and, in particular, gameshooting. He was introduced to shooting, as a small boy, by his grandfather. He lives in North Yorkshire with his wife, daughter and son. He is keen to promote and preserve the true spirit of gameshooting.

About the Book

The Gameshooter's Pocket Guide has been revised, covering even more essentials of gameshooting. It is a compact, encyclopaedic compendium of facts, rules, shooting etiquette and lore for the use of both novices and seasoned gameshooters.

Chapters cover safety, legal requirements, choice of gun and equipment, dress, etiquette, game seasons, dogs, teaching a novice, rules for beginners and many other details that all gameshooter might need to know. Appendices list useful addresses of representative organisations and shooting schools. Information on shooting seasons, shot sizes and essential safety points in the field are presented in tabular form for easy reference.

Gameshooting continues to attract a growing following, making it all the more important that gameshooting enthusiasts learn and keep to hand the fundamental rules of field safety and behaviour. This guide will serve as an ideal companion for gameshooters at all levels, regardless of nationality, wishing to avoid being a danger and embarrassment in the shooting field.