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For collectors of South African sporting and Africana literature, A Hunter’s Handbook offers an informative combination of fieldcraft, wildlife knowledge, safety and hunting ethics. The 2008 paperback edition is a useful addition to collections focusing on South African hunting history, game conservation, outdoor skills and the literature of KwaZulu-Natal.
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A Hunter’s Handbook, edited by Tim Ivins and published by the KwaZulu-Natal Hunting and Shooting Conservation Association in 2008, is a practical South African reference covering the essential knowledge, responsibilities and field skills associated with hunting. This paperback edition is particularly suited to readers interested in the practical and conservation aspects of hunting in southern Africa.
The handbook has its roots in the Natal Hunters and Game Conservation Association and was produced as an educational resource for hunters, with particular attention to introducing younger people to the subject. Bibliographic records identify Tim Ivins as editor, while Philip Huebsch is credited with the illustrations. Earlier editions and impressions were issued by the Natal/KwaZulu-Natal hunting association, with the handbook subsequently appearing in a number of editions and impressions.
The contents extend well beyond the mechanics of hunting. Topics covered include survival, hunting ethics, habitat, animal behaviour, first aid, snakebite and trophy preparation, giving the book a broad practical scope. These subjects make it useful as an introductory guide as well as an interesting record of the principles and practices associated with organised hunting and game conservation in South Africa.
A Hunter’s Handbook also reflects the close relationship between hunting and wildlife conservation that has historically been emphasised by South African hunting organisations. Its inclusion in recommended reading by the KwaZulu-Natal Hunters and Conservation Association alongside works on tracking, shot placement, South African wildlife and wildlife heritage further demonstrates its role as a general educational handbook for hunters.
For collectors of South African sporting and Africana literature, A Hunter’s Handbook offers an informative combination of fieldcraft, wildlife knowledge, safety and hunting ethics. The 2008 paperback edition is a useful addition to collections focusing on South African hunting history, game conservation, outdoor skills and the literature of KwaZulu-Natal.
Condition: Very good – Excellent condition with prior ownership inscription on front end page.
