Whitetail Hunting : Top-Notch Strategies for Hunting North America's Most Popular Big-Game Animal

Whitetail Hunting: Top-Notch Strategies for Hunting North America's Most Popular Big-Game Animal (The Complete Hunter) Format: Hardcover Authors: Shawn Perich, Michael Furman, The editors of Creative Publishing international ISBN10: 1589231295 Published: 2003-11-01

North America's #1 big-game animal is the whitetail. Most hunters, however, are not successful in their quest for a big buck. Some of them set up their treestands in the wrong places, others simply move too fast and make too much noise when still-hunting or tracking.Whitetail Huntingis written to help put the odds in the hunter's favor every time he or she steps into the deer woods.In the sectionUnderstanding Whitetails, readers learn what habitats deer prefer, how they react to weather changes, where they feed, how they use their senses, and how they communicate with each other.Preparing for the Huntexplains what equipment and clothing hunters should buy regardless of whether they hunt with firearm or bow & arrow. Chapters in this section also discuss tips for scouting and locating whitetail hotspots before opening day. The latest information on Chronic Wasting Disease and other deer-specific ailments are discussed.Hunting Techniquesshows readers how the experts stand-hunt, still-hunt, stalk or drive deer in different situations and habitats. Readers also learn when to rattle, how to place deer attractor scents, and where to find trophy bucks. Trailing wounded deer and field-dressing tips are also provided.Regional Differencesexplores the unique hunting strategies needed for specific terrains and weather conditions in the various major geographic regions of the US and Canada.