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Description
From slugs to buckshot, deer hunters everywhere will benefit from the expert advice found in this book.
Of the approximately 10 million whitetail deer hunters nationwide, 4.1 million choose to go afield with shotguns. Not one should do so without first reading Dave Henderson’s expert guide to slug guns, loads, and slug-shooting techniques. In Shotgunning for Deer, now updated to be the top, comprehensive source on the subject, Henderson shares his vast knowledge and experience with the sport, providing essential tips for both novice and experienced hunters.
The acclaimed writer and dedicated hunter brings you exactly what you need to know on the latest innovations in shotgun design and ammunition technology. Henderson explains how to select the right shotgun for the hunt, how to handle your weapon properly and effectively, and all of the most important details on recoil, shooting, gun care, and handloading for shotguns. Throughout each stage, the newest technologies and advancements in firearms and ammunition are highlighted, assuring that this is up-to-date information every modern shotgunner must have.
About the Author
Dave Henderson has been a journalist since 1967. He currently writes a syndicated newspaper column and formerly served as a radio and television host and a press liaison for the shooting sports at the Olympic Games. He has written seven books on guns and hunting and more than a thousand magazine features and columns. Henderson lives with his family in Endicott, NY.
Praise For…
“Because there are states, areas, and seasons that require deer hunting be done with shotguns, there is a need for a well-written book on the subject. Dave Henderson, a well-known deer hunter and author, has stepped up to the plate. The result is an excellent book on the subject. In Henderson’s Shotgunning for Deer, he reveals the history, selection, and use of the deer hunter’s shotgun. Whether you use buckshot or slugs, this 128-page book with 300 color photos will become an invaluable resource.”
—Progressive Farmer
“If you have ever used a shotgun for deer hunting or if you have thoughts of doing so, you simply must have this book. Dave Henderson is perhaps the leading figure in hunting with and writing about the activity. His experience is vast in the deer woods. And with the advent of modern rifled barrels and state-of-the-art slug technology, Henderson has used his shotguns for antelope, bears, bison, and caribou. When he writes, it is from experience.”
—Tony Kinton, Mississippi Wildlife Enforcement
“For you purists, in case you didn’t know it, the two largest bucks were taken with a shotgun (in New York in the 1930s). You can learn plenty more about hunting with shotguns by reading the book.”
—Duke O’Malley, Daily Southtown