Still Hunting Trophy Whitetails

Anthropologists tell us that primitive man evolved in part because of his abilities to still-hunt--moving silently and methodically in pursuit of big-game animals. Today, still-hunting is the least understood method of tagging trophy whitetail bucks. Still-Hunting Trophy Whitetails teaches hunters how to hone their woodsmanship skills to conquer the challenge of stalking bucks, with tips on camouflage and scent control, scrape lines, feeding and bedding areas, and travel routes. Details on yardage estimation, timing, shooting positions, and bowhunting thin cover provide the information necessary for successful "sneaking and peeking." Special techniques for calling during the peak of the rut and imitating doe-in-heat bleats, buck contact and tending grunts, fawn-in-distress bleats, and buck clicks and growls round out the book. About the Author: Bill Vaznis is a fulltime writer and photographer who has written more than 1,000 articles published in a variety of major outdoor magazines, including Deer & Deer Hunting and Whitetail Hunting Strategies. He makes his home in upstate New York. SELLING POINTS: Introduces hunters to the lost art of stalking trophy bucks and provides proven strategies for taking big whitetails on the move with bow and arrow, rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader Explains the essential techniques of playing the wind, staying silent, and calling on the prowl Takes the mystery out of still-hunting new property, clear-cuts, and bedding areas 220 colour photos

Introduces hunters to the lost art of stalking trophy bucks and provides proven strategies for taking big whitetails on the move with bow and arrow, rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader. Explains the essential techniques of playing the wind, staying silent, and calling on the prowl. Takes the mystery out of still-hunting new property, clear-cuts, and bedding areas.

The editors of Buckmasters have compiled fact-filled tales of record-book bucks.

Morris takes an in-depth look into the critical where-to and when-to strategies, covering exactly where in North America the great trophies are found and how to pick the best time to hunt. He divides the fall into definable periods and discusses the pros and cons of each period in every possible situation.

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Whitetail Addicts Manual provides whitetail hunters, whether they are novices or experts, with the information they need to understand the biology and behavior of white-tailed deer. This information will enable hunters to understand how deer, especially trophy-class whitetail bucks, act on a seasonal and daily basis and how they react to the daily, changing conditions around them. This book will help hunters know how to locate deer in existing conditions each day and will also arm them with highly successful archery and firearms tactics and techniques for each rut phase. Ultimately the content will successfully provide enthusiasts with the information and skills that will make them more successful hunters regardless of hunting conditions. Written by a nationally recognized big-game expert, the content is based on his more than 20 years of research, studying how trophy whitetails behave in a range of conditions. The content contains several chapters on biology and behavior of North AmericaÆs most popular big-game species and several different tactics and techniques for scouting, observing, locating, patterning, and hunting. All techniques were developed by the author when he was professional hunting guide and outfitter for more than 15 years. Whitetails are the most popular species to hunt in North America and interest continues to grow from both men and woman of all ages. This book is also the complete guide to the species, so it's great for researchers and biologists, as well, in that it is the complete study of the species and its behavior. The knowledge that hunters gain from this book will not only help them be more successful hunters it will help them take more trophy bucks -- the goal of all whitetail addicts. Discusses firearm, muzzleloading and archery techniques.

In this time of dwindling public land access, evolving deer population dynamics and new technologies, today's whitetail deer hunter needs the most up-to-date tactics and information in order to succeed in the field. So North America's premier wildlife conservation organization collaborated with the world's leading deer experts to assemble the definitive whitetail hunting resource. Packed with real-world strategies and exclusive data, this new volume promises to improve hunting success for beginning and seasoned hunters alike.