Elk Hunting 101, A Pocketbook Guide to Elk Hunting (Paperback)

by Jay Houston (Author) "The following discussion on homework is my executive summary of the entire book..." (more)
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Product Description
Elk Hunting 101 is the best field guide on elk hunting in ten years. Elk Hunting 101 is a compact and comprehensive 144 page guide for elk hunters of all skill levels, packed with vital strategies, tactics, and information designed to help elk hunters and future elk hunters become more successful. You will notice that I have included many practical "Tips" on elk hunting. These are identified by bold print. The idea that anyone could or should memorize the entire content of a book is ridiculous, so I have chosen easy to remember tidbits that I believe can help you to become a more knowledgeable and more successful elk hunter.

Finally, it is important to keep in mind that Elk Hunting 101 is designed to be taken with you into the field. It is formatted to fit in a hunters cargo pants pocket. As Elk hunting 101 is intended to be a learning experience, each page has wide margins in which to takes notes during the hunt.

From the Author
As a die-hard elk hunter who takes the opportunity to participate in the grand adventure of elk hunting very seriously, I believe that there are five key factors that if applied with determination, will result in a successful elk hunt. 1) Gain a comprehensive and practical knowledge of the elk. 2) Craft a well thought out and comprehensive plan for your hunt, remembering to build in a bit of flexibility. 3) Commit your willpower and ability to endure the rigors of elk hunting in the face of adverse conditions and circumstances. 4) Have the patience of Job. 5) Execute effective hunting tactic, i.e. follow your plan…and pray.

Folks, becoming a successful elk hunter is not a rocket science. It does, however, require the average hunter to be willing to plan diligently, work hard, and make some sacrifices. If you are not prepared to do all of the above with vigor, save yourself some time and give this book to a friend now, because without this level of commitment, nothing you may glean from this book is going to make any difference. Elk Hunting 101 will provide valuable insight to elk hunters of all experience levels into the fundamentals of what is required to become an effective and successful hunter of this great animal. Elk hunting is dynamic. By this I mean that those factors that may affect the outcome of your hunt are always in a state of change. The weather, terrain, wind, hunting pressure, and the habits of the elk themselves are nearly always in a constant state of transition. The successful elk hunter willingly acknowledges this, and builds a plan that takes into account all of these dynamics and about a dozen more.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Jackson Creek Publishers (March 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975931903
• ISBN-13: 978-0975931905
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #684,507 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read but light on technical data, August 20, 2007

By	G (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

This book should be titled "Chicken Soup for the Elk Hunter". It is folksy and easy to read but light on technical detail. I didn't get very much knowledge from the book although I enjoyed parts of it.

The book is definately not written for bowhunters.