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Paul Adamson

The Beginner's Guide to Hunting and Fishing In New Zealand

Paul Adamson

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English
Random House New Zealand Ltd
06 September 2013
Hunting or shooting animals & game
A highly illustrated book for budding hunters and fishermen in New Zealand

A highly illustrated book for budding hunters and fishermen in New Zealand

Winner of the New Zealand Post Book Award for Children and Young Adults, Non-Fiction.

How do you stalk a trout? How do you skin a rabbit? How does a bullet work? Instructional and highly illustrated, this is a beginner's book of hunting and fishing for all ages. It features the where, when, what to look for, and how of New Zealand's most popular hunting and fishing pursuits. From rabbit hunting to duck-shooting, possuming to large game hunting, eeling to whitebaiting, The Beginner's Guide to Hunting and Fishing in New Zealand will give any budding hunter the basic skills and knowledge for a lifetime of adventure.

With an emphasis on safety throughout, this book has important information on the right firearms for the right animal, how to hunt with dogs, the essentials of mountain safety and bushcraft in New Zealand. With an accessible text, diagrams, fun facts and a glossary of hunting terms, it's all you need to get out and start learning to hunt and fish.
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Imprint:   Random House New Zealand Ltd
Country of Publication:   New Zealand
Dimensions:   Height: 240mm,  Width: 193mm,  Spine: 12mm
Weight:   438g
ISBN:   9781775535126
ISBN 10:   1775535126
Pages:   144
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Paul Adamson, author of The Beginner's Book to Hunting and Fishing in New Zealand, expresses his great love of the outdoors whether fishing, hunting, taking photographs or playing golf. Born in Plymouth, England, Paul came to New Zealand as a baby. With a BA in Education and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling, for over 30 years he has worked as an educator, a principal and a counsellor, and is currently in charge of an alternative education school in the Wairarapa. Paul is an expert on boys in education, speaking at several international conferences. As well as introducing his two sons, James and Tom, to a love of the outdoors, he has also been a registered breeder of Labradors for over 25 years. He lives in Masterton with his wife, Suzie, on their olive grove.

  • Short-listed for LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Elsie Locke Medal for Non-Fiction 2014
  • Short-listed for New Zealand Booksellers' Choice Award 2014
  • Shortlisted for LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Elsie Locke Medal for Non-Fiction 2014.
  • Shortlisted for New Zealand Booksellers' Choice Award 2014.
  • Shortlisted for New Zealand Post Children's Book Award: Non-Fiction Award 2014.
  • Winner of New Zealand Post Children's Book Award: Non-Fiction Award 2014.
  • Winner of New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards: Non-Fiction Award 2014.

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