The Deer Stalker's Bedside Book provides an entertaining read for every deer enthusiast, whether experienced stalker, novice whoe would like to learn more, or indeed anyone who has an interest in these enigmatic and graceful creatures. Packed with a wealth of information – factual, practical, historical and biological – as well as anecdotes, advice, stalking tales, trivia and quotations, all backed up with personal observations and experiences, this expertly researched and authoritative book offers something for everyone. This treasury of all things deer is presented in an articulate, accessible and often humorous style, enabling the author to share his knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for the subject in an effortless and absorbing way. Above all, this is a book to enjoy, to savour and to return to, again and again! 'Writing about actucual stalking occurences and observations, creating sporting stories and researching bits of stalking lore from a mass of sporting literature to make an anthology both interesting and informative needs all-out enthusiasm for the deer themselves and some considerable practical experience of stalking. In presenting this Bedside Book, Charles Smith-Jones has done a masterly job. I wish I had written this myself!' Richard Prior THE AUTHOR Charles Smith-Jones has always been fascinated by deer. He has actively stalked and managed them for almost 35 years, with wide experience across the British species. He currently lectures in Game and Wildlife Management at Sparsholt College in Hampshire where he specialises in deer and firearms. He is a regular contributor to the Shooting Times and Deer magazines, and has also written, Muntjac: Managing an Alien Species, which received widespread praise as a groundbreaking work on the subject.
