Shotgunner: Reflections on Birds, Guns, and Dogs Book

Steve Smith is one of the best shotgunners in the country, an avid bird hunter, and a keen dog man. I have hunted with Steve many times and observed his ability to make difficult shots on game birds. I asked Steve to write a book on shotguns - to give us his views, opinions, and advice on guns for the wingshooter. Steve covers a variety of shooting techniques, including making doubles, why we miss, what constitutes good shooting, and shooting as athletics. A section on guns includes coverage of favorite gauges; the complete battery; thoughts on chokes, double triggers, trigger pulls and flinching; and buying a new or used gun. Regarding dogs, Steve talks about matching up dogs with guns and how to shoot over them, among other subjects. Steve also takes you to some of his favorite hunting spots near and far, from the grouse covers of the Midwest to the quail fields of the South, and to the Western prairies and the Canadian north after ducks and geese; all of the stories have a sprinkling of gun advice.