This book is a compilation of 25 of the best instructional bird hunting articles published over the 12-year history of the magazine 'Fish and Game in New Zealand'. It covers the nuances of hunting mallards, greys, paradies shelduck, Canada geese, quail, pheasant, pukeko and chukar. It explains decoy sets, shooting tactics, reconnaisance, bag limits, stalking strategies, calling techniques, decoy construction, ethics and more. It represents a collection of some of the best bird hunting minds in the country. Writers include Graeme Hughes, Ross Millichamp, David Moate, John Farrell, Alan Hammond, Zane Mirfin, John Fraser, the late Keith Draper, Bob South, Brad Parkes and Murray Williams.