A companion to count on for accurate information and fun. This book opens with information about the bird itself, then launches into the how-to section. Wray's essays, sprinkled lightly throughout the... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This book was helpful if you are just learning about Chukar hunting, or if you already have experienced the joys and horrors of Chukar hunting. I was given this gift by a friend who thinks I'm nuts in my pursuit of Aves Galliformes Phasianidae Alectoris Chukar. If you are already hooked on Chukar Hunting, I do feel sorry for you, and I feel your pain (Literally, I just returned from the Deschutes River Valley - 6 misses, 1 fall, 1 dinged shotgun, 1 very swollen ankle, many, many chukars seen laughing at me...) Pat Wray has a good sense of humor, which can be invaluable in tough times. He also gives a lot of good advice about the equipment (Animal and Material) you will need if you wish to tackle the most difficult upland bird in North America. I've re-read this book twice, because the tips for successful hunting are so perfect, and need to be committed to memory.
Chukar hunting primer
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I found Wray's writing very colorful. His grasp of the english language is strong and vibrant in a Hemmingway sort of way. I am a Chukar hunter of 7 years and I found his stories of hunting chukars similar to many of my own. I personally know some of the people he mentions in the book and I don't agree with thier philosophies but, I never felt attacked for mine. It is a good read for anyone that has any upland hunting just for the memories we all have.
Good read, good information, good book.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
If you are looking for a book on chukar hunting that is informative as well as an enjoyable read, Pat Wray's book is it. While I am all for an individuals right to own and practice whatever the law allows, I am also in favor of an individuals right to their opinion. The act of someone useing this forum as a vindictive tool to voice their anger over another persons differing opinion is a testament to their character.
In Praise of good writing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I thank Wray for his wonderful book; for good practical chukar advice, and the words that helped draw me back to hunting.
Informative and enjoyable
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I had already done quite a bit of chukar hunting when I first encountered this book, but I still learned a great deal from it, and was enormously entertained in the process. I can't believe I'm the first person to review this book. It's well worth the purchase price.
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