Hunting the Whitetailed Deer

This book covers all facets of hunting the cleverest big-game animal in North America. The author shares the lessons he's learned first-hand from whitetails and veteran hunters - as well as from recent scientific finding that overturn time-honored notions about deer behavior and antler growth. There are chapters on selecting adequate cartridges, guns, and sights, with tips on becoming proficient with them as a matter of pride and decency. Plus there's an evaluation of the full range of other gear. You'll find in-depth chapters on stand-hunting, stalking and tracking, as well as on drive hunting, rattling, and calling. An experienced bowman, the author also explains the merits of the traditional recurve bow and the revolutionary compound bow, while evaluating tackle and methods. Loaded with the most current wisdom and over 100 instructive illustrations, this is an essential guide for anyone who would venture after whitetails.