Here on newsstands, the new issue of Woodcocks, what a passion, the first of 2019, which opens with an interesting article by one of the most appreciated signatures of the magazine, Andrea Selvi.
Selvi, who bears direct testimony to the possibility of alternatives to the perhaps inevitable, purely technological evolution of hunting with pointing dogs , bears witness to the existence of another possible world. In this sense, the selection and training of the pointing dog is paramount , understood as the ability to form a winning team, a solidly united dog-hunter pair. And this task is and remains the most important technical skill of the canine hunter, and especially of the woodcock hunter.
We continue with Alessio Allegrucci , a passionate setter breeder, who paints a picture of the current English Setter, which also includes some nuances that, in some cases, obscure the incredible natural qualities of this magnificent pointing breed; it is clear what he "doesn't like".
Let's get to the heart of the magazine, which, in collaboration with the Fanbpo Legal Commission, offers an in-depth look at who—at the international, national, regional, political, and scientific levels , both public and private— is involved in the conservation, monitoring, and management of the Scolopax rusticola . Hunters are certainly not lacking!
Silvio Spanò 's report on the ringing activity at the Vormsi Woodcock Sanctuary in Estonia during the 2018 season follows. An ambitious goal was achieved: one hundred woodcocks were ringed during the last season.
We continue with the in-depth dossier on the Boidot Method for reading woodcock wings , edited by Paolo Pennacchini , while Vincenzo Celano proposes a literary article dedicated to the work of Garavini.
Lawyer Giovanni Figus delves into some aspects of hunting liability insurance , with particular reference to the clauses that limit its application to hunting practiced in compliance with the law. Our veterinarians also provide advice, answering questions about the dangers of beepers and bells for dogs' hearing , the correct diet for hunting dogs, and some behavioral problems when using dogs in the field.
Dell 'charming and complex relationship between pointing dogs and the wind he discusses instead Scarlett Di Palma, whose article precedes those of Simone Bertini, Paolo Guerrucci, Alessandro Iacolina e Joseph Cerullo dedicated to weapons and ammunition. Featured in this issue is the FAIR Xlight Snipe 12 Gauge, the ammunition ALG in 28 gauge has always been Reloading recipe for a 12 gauge dispersant.
The issue also features hunting stories, your letters and photos, the usual columns by Felice Modica and Andrea Dario Manzi Fé , news, and product reviews dedicated to woodcock hunting. And Giorgio Lugaresi returns to the opening of the issue , celebrating the tenth anniversary of the first issue of Beccacce che Passione, published by Editoriale C&C – Caff Editrice.
Happy reading and happy new year!
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