Now in its second edition, this updated and expanded book is the one-stop gamekeeping manual for anyone running a shoot or involved in countryside management. The book describes how to perform all the tasks required of the modern gamekeeper, including how to rear and release game. It also advises on many aspects of habitat improvement and conservation. Important and sometimes controversial issues are covered, such as public access on private land and the need for predator and pest control. You will find detailed information about:
The gamekeeper's calendar
Rearing and releasing methods
Safe and sensible use of veterinary medicines
Legislation and controls
Health and safety requirements
How to become a qualified keeper and the training needed
This guide is for both enthusiastic gamekeeping amateurs and those who are professionally employed on a full-time basis. Whilst covering the most recent legislation and new forms of technology, the book also divulges fascinating and interesting snippets from the past to show how this traditional countryside occupation has evolved over time.