The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting

by Reid Bryant, Brian Grossenbacher (Photographs), Simon Perkins (Foreword)

An extensively illustrated and definitive resource that explains all there is to know about upland hunting.  The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting provides an in-depth primer for new or aspiring hunters, offering a solid understanding of upland hunting from A to Z. With stunning images by acclaimed outdoor photographer Brian Grossenbacher, this book is far more than an instructional it will give the pursuit of upland game birds flesh, emotion, and identity.
The book offers instruction on the finer points of selecting and fitting of a shotgun, specialized field gear, and the keys to proper wing-shooting technique—from stance to gun swing—as well as describing the bird species and habitats that define North American upland hunting. It then delves into scenarios that involve entering the field, hunting with a guide and dogs, and dispatching and processing harvested game. From gun safety and ownership to sustainable, ethical hunting practices, this book teaches and inspires the complete hunter through well-written and informative text and the best photography from the field.

256 pages, Hardcover

Published September 26, 2017

Reviews

[Christopher Humphrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was not raised in a hunting culture. The closest I got to hunting growing up was living by a neighbor with a coon dog who nightly howled at the moon. But I have always wanted to become an upland hunter. My second son has stoked the flame of this desire by recently purchasing his first shotgun. So I decided to proceed how I normally do when I am faced with a knowledge deficit—I read a book. And what a book it was. “The Orvis Guide to Upland Hunting “ by Reid Bryant is exceptionally written. Bryant thankfully assumed the reader would know very little about upland hunting. Reading this book is like having a kind and experienced mentor lead you into the tradition rich world of upland hunting. The book is also notable for having beautiful, thick pages that contain amazing photographs of upland hunters, their dogs, and the beautiful birds they pursue. Even if you never intend to hunt game birds you would greatly enjoy this book. I would write more but I have a shotgun to purchase! Happy reading.

[N · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful overview of both the technicalities and the poetic beauties of upland bird hunting. It covers various birds, guns, dogs, field dressing, conservation, and attire. Mixed with the how are the whys and loads of beautiful photographs.