Private Thoughts from a Small Shoot
Private Thoughts from a Small Shoot by Laurence Catlow, published by Merlin Unwin Books in 2003, is a first edition that spans 192 pages. This book presents a shooting diary that chronicles Catlow’s experiences as an amateur pheasant rearer, gamekeeper, and dog-handler, set against the scenic backdrop of the Pennines. Through his reflections, he shares insights on various topics, including his love for the birds he shoots, the right to roam, and his passion for game cookery.
Readers will find a blend of personal anecdotes and thoughtful commentary as Catlow navigates his year in shooting. The narrative includes magical evenings of duck flighting and rabbit shooting, alongside his efforts to control vermin like mink and foxes. With a focus on sports and recreation, this book offers a unique perspective on the complexities of hunting and the joys of outdoor life, making it a distinctive addition to the literature on shooting and wildlife management.
Official synopsis Publisher
“Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Pennines, Catlow’s shooting diary records his year as an amateur pheasant rearer, gamekeeper, forester, dog-handler and all-round shooting enthusiast. But he also records his thoughts as he goes around his small shoot: his views on the right to roam, on why he loves the birds he shoots, his wine cellar, his other sporting interests. He airs his opinions on subjects as diverse as sport and the nanny state, game cookery, friendship, disobedient dogs and beloved hats.
Interspersed with pheasant shooting are magical evenings duck flighting and expeditions rabbit shooting. He controls vermin such as mink, crows and foxes – all familiar activities to those who run small shoots.
Catlow is shooting’s most articulate exponent and this is an intelligent, funny and thought-provoking book.”
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