Bowhunting Tactics of the Pros: Strategies for Deer and Big Game [Hardcover]

Lamar Underwood (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2001

More than thirty experts share their bowhunting secrets.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Deer hunters who want to tune up for the coming season might spend some quality time with some excellent books. These are the kind of well-written texts that reflect the heart of our rich deer-hunting culture."--Gray's Sporting Journal magazine

From the Back Cover

Did you get a deer last season with your bow? Did you at least get a shot? Did you even see a buck - or bull elk, bear, moose, mulie, or pronghorn? If you answered no to any of the above, then Bowhunting Tactics of the Pros is just the book that you need. In fact, this book is for you even if you answered yes. Why? Because this book is the most detailed, fact-filled, up-to-date book on bowhunting you're ever going to find. With significant chapters by major experts in the field - Dwight Schuh, Chuck Adams, Bob Robb, Greg Miller, Michael Hanback, and more - this volume contains an encyclopedic wealth of information on such topics as: effective scouting techniques; early season tactics; how to successfully hunt different phases of the rut; how to use scents, calls, and rattling antlers; treestand techniques - where to place them, how to hunt out of them; how to choose and use the right gear and trailing and recovering game - information every bowhunter should know. (6 x 9, 340 pages)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 340 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press; 1st edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158574333X
• ISBN-13: 978-1585743339
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,116,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bowhunting Tactics of the Pros, January 13, 2002

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This review is from: Bowhunting Tactics of the Pros: Strategies for Deer and Big Game (Hardcover)

This is a serious Bowhunting book for serious bowhunters. This book took me beyond my current knowledge level (Bowhunting for ten years) and answered several of those questions that seem to have a hundred answers (a different one from everyone you ask).
There is an excellent section on the rut and answers several questions like when is the rut, how does it start, how do deer respond during different parts of the rut and rut hunting strategies.
The first section has excellent chapters on habits including diet, bedding, scraps, and rub lines.
The book also has hunting strategies of several "expert" hunters with some excellent advice on stand placement.
This book has so much more and I feel there is something for every bowhunter, novice to expert. This one will stay in my library and be passed on to several friends.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a bow hunting book with some scientific validity., September 7, 2005

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William C. Ruff "billruff" (Plymouth, Mn United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bowhunting Tactics of the Pros: Strategies for Deer and Big Game (Paperback)

A lot of hunting books are antidotal accounts of the authors hunts and never really give you any solid information. This is NOT one of those. It is a collection of articles written by various big game hunters/authors/experts. Yes, there are some hunting stories, but the vast majority is well researched information put into a form that you can use. It is actually a good read. I find myself not wanting to rush through this so I get full enjoyment out of it. Since this is a collection of articles, it is easy to read one a night before I drift off to sleep and dream and big bucky.
Several articles explain how the rut works in great detail. Some of the information is controversial-such as timing the peak breeding by using the moon-but the research will make a believer out of you. For any hunter looking for even the slightest edge in hunting big game, there will be something in this book for you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bow Hunting Book!!!, January 15, 2007

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Dale (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bowhunting Tactics of the Pros: Strategies for Deer and Big Game (Paperback)

This collection of insights amounts to a treasure chest of hunting wisdom that can improve any hunter that is committed to learning new skills (Whether you're a novice or seasoned hunter).

Great techniques and timely insights make for a very enlightening read.

Put some logs on the fire, kick back and enjoy this book. Then go out and apply what you've learned.

Happy hunting.