Welcome to Canada-home of the big bucks. Whitetail monarchs freely roam through the hardwood forests and crop fields in the checkered agricultural belt of this vast land. Heredity endows our deer with large bodies and matching massive antlers, but environment dictates behavior. Canadian whitetails are different and behave differently from their southern brethren. No matter where you have hunted before, deer hunting in Canada is a brand new game. Your old, tried-and-true ways will not work here. New tactics and strategies are required. Veteran hunter, Dragan Vujic, shares close to forty years of hunting experience in this comprehensive book on Canadian Whitetail Hunting. The book itself is divided into three parts-The Facts About Canadian Whitetails (general information, game laws, social structure, habitat, communication, breeding behavior, anatomy, kill zones), Critical Factors That Determine Canadian Whitetail Behavior (weather, phases of the moon, hunting pressure, time of year, scents, doe to buck ratios, time of day, food sources), Effective Canadian Whitetail Hunting Strategies (archers, snipers, stalkers, callers, drivers, blockers). Within these sections, Dragan Vujic covers all of the key components for hunting whitetails in Canada. Additional chapters include tactics for all situations, the recently new phenomenon of hunting deer in the suburbs and tracking wounded whitetails. draganvujic1205@gmail.com

No longer a guarded secret, hunting whitetails using a lunar strategy is one of the most effective tactics employed by successful trophy hunters. The father of hunting deer by the moon, the man who started it all, Jeff Murray, shares his best kept secrets and insights on this fascinating aspect of white-tailed deer hunting and tells you how to make it work for you. From game-tracking experts and professional biologists to hunting club managers, outfitters and guides, great hunters know that deer are inextricably linked to the lunar cycle. In his latest book on the subject, Murray teaches how to predict peak rutting activity and how to plan to be afield when big bucks are moving. Other topics include tactics to zone in on deer in transition areas and when, according to moon phase, deer will be at the field's edge and when they won't! This book also covers the different lunar cycles and how the moon triggers the rut activity. Chapters include Does the Moon Trigger the Rut? Master Mast; Timing Food Sources; Zoned Out; Timing the Transition Zone; Wallhanger Whereabouts; The Moon is Unique and Influential; and Secret Scent.

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 Hunting is written to help put the odds in the hunter's favor every time he or she steps into the deer woods. In the section Understanding 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 Hunt explains 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 Techniques shows 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 Differences explores the unique hunting strategies needed for specific terrains and weather conditions in the various major geographic regions of the US and Canada.

A collection of whitetail hunting stories. Every hunt is a cherished memory. Each outing is an opportunity to observe and learn. Over time, the accumulation of incremental knowledge and experience leads to the formulation of proficient hunting strategies. Age and repetition eventually bring about success.

"Experienced bowhunters share their tactics and stories of how they arrowed some of North America's giant whitetail bucks in this compilation of thousands of hours afield and a lifetime of experiences from dozens of trophy record holders"--

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Whitetail deer are the top big-game animal in North America, but taking a trophy buck requires patience, preparation, and a keen understanding of this resourceful and wary animal. The Big Book of Whitetail presents all the best tips, techniques, and strategies you need to be a successful hunter. Featuring essential information on the latest equipment and an in-depth study of whitetail deer characteristics, habitats, and behavior, this definitive resource is packed with helpful photos, diagrams, and charts. The Big Book of Whitetail has something for hunters of all ages and skill levels, including key instruction on scouting, deer stands, driving, stalking, tracking, and calling, as well as expert guides to judging and dressing trophy bucks in the field. Whether you’re deep in the Northwoods of Minnesota or down in the brush country of South Texas, using a bow, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader, or handgun, The Big Book of Whitetail will arm you with a wealth of information to take your hunt to the next level.

Trophies of the Heart is the culmination of the most moving, memorable, and heartfelt hunting stories from the career of one of North America's greatest big game hunters. Thornberry takes us on hunts for the whole range of game the North American continent; however, the focus is on the hunts that had the greatest emotional impact because the greatest trophies of all are the memories that one keeps forever. Trophies of the Heart covers everything from his son's first hunt, to zany and wild stories of taking hunters out to guide. In the tradition of Peter Capstick's stories of the hunting world of Africa, Thornberry has a unique ability to give the reader insights into the hows and whys of big game hunting, while relating all of this in short story fashion.

From finding prime habitats to creating a plan for success, Hunting Whitetails East & West covers everything related to hunting America’s deer. Each fall, the whitetail deer is sought by millions of hunters throughout the United States and Canada. With the expertise from two men who have decades of hunting experience under their belts, you will learn all that it takes to avoid another “…well, there’s always next year” kind of season. Learn what it means to be a whitetail hunter through Fears and Weishuhn’s personal anecdotes and stories. Fears’s focus on eastern whitetail combined with Weishuhn’s knowledge of whitetails west of the Mississippi makes Hunting Whitetails East & West the only guide you’ll ever need. Topics covered include best times to hunt, where to hunt, which firearms to use, how to deal with different weather conditions, and much more. Hunting Whitetails East & West is rich in content and written with both the amateur and the seasoned hunter in mind. Color photographs, maps, and population charts will prove especially useful to beginners, while interviews with the experts and detailed advice will be welcome for anyone. J. Wayne Fears has a graduate degree in outdoor recreation from the University of Georgia and has written more than fourteen books on the subject. Having written more than three thousand magazine articles, Fears is a member of the Explorer’s Club and was elected to the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame. Fears resides in Huntsville, Alabama. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

The majority of the really big bucks only come out at night. After surviving three or more hunting seasons, these whitetails have learned that it is only safe to venture forth when the cloak of darkness descends. They are the nocturnal bucks. But, just because you do not see them in the diurnal hours, does not mean that they are not around. In fact, all of us have probably walked past within a stone throw of a bedded or hidden nocturnal buck and not noticed him. There are probably huge nocturnal bucks where you hunt. However, you may not have seen them. Having harvested several nocturnal bucks in the last several years, I would like to share some insightful information with you. This book describes in detail where to find nocturnal bucks and how to kill them during the daylight hours. The revealed strategies and tactics will bring you within bow range of a nocturnal buck in the daytime. I have also included a few detailed accounts of the nocturnal bucks that I have arrowed down.