The Upland Equation: A Modern Bird-Hunter's Code

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Summary: Instructive and introspective bird-hunting inquiry.
Review: I was thoroughly engrossed in this short, but surprisingly full book. As a first-year bird-hunter reading this during the height of grouse season, I felt as though this book was probing my mind and transcribing my own thoughts onto the pages. The text was wonderfully thought out and the ideals espoused are those that true hunters wish all others believed as well. Caring and knowledgeable of both people and birds with due attention paid to our interaction with nature, this book taught me much about why my first few outings were not only successful (despite the lack of birds brought home), but worth repeating. I suggest this read to beginning and experienced hunters alike. Now, all I need is a bird dog. I found Fergus's description of the human/canine bond compelling.

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Summary: The Upland Equation: A Modern Bird Hunter's Code
Review: What memories this book brought back.

As a soon-to-retire worker, born to a single shot 16 guage, thousands of hours of bird hunting and responsibility to my children pretty well met (for now), I've turned my attention to what I want to do with the rest of my life. Mr. Fergus reminded me of what I had left. It's time to return.

What a true delight it was to read his prose. I could hear the beating of wings. I could smell the dew. I could feel that wonderful tiredness in my legs. I could see the lab run hard for the corn field.

Absolutely, it's time to return. And this book brought it all back.