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Leonard Lee Rue III's Way of the Whitetail

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This book had a ton of information about deer and their habits. The photographs are absolutely beautiful. Deer hunters and nature lovers alike will love this book. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in Whitetail deer.

If you are looking for a book about Whitetail's this is the one to get. This book has amazing pictures, ( my favorite is a shot of a mature buck charging across a small river with some does and smaller bucks trailing behind) and a wealth of information about all aspects of the life and behavior of these majestic animals. This book will be loved by hunters, nature photographers, hikers, or anyone who wants to learn more about deer and/or view the best whitetail photography there is.

If the name of Dr. Leonard Rue II sounds familiar, it's because he's produced numerous books on wildlife and is one of the most published wildlife photographers in the country. His Way Of The Whitetail comes packed with his gorgeous full-page color photos and provides a science and natural history coverage which not only hunters but classroom students will appreciate. From surveys on how mild winters allow bucks to keep antlers longer to seasonal changes in the northern states and how they affect whitetails, Way Of The Whitetail is vivid, technical and highly recommended.

While my husband is an avid deer hunter, I never really took an interest until this year when we raised a fawn who was just a few days old. As she grew, I realized I would need to have a better understanding of her world. This book is unmatched in photography and in explanation of every aspect of whitetail life and existence. It is not so much a book for hunting education, but I do feel there is something for everyone to learn in this valuable resource book on the ways of the Whitetail deer. It quickly turned into one of the most prized hardcover books in my collection!

If you enjoy watching deer in your backyard or neighborhood and wonder what all their comings and goings mean, this is a wonderful book. It covers the life-cycle and behavior of bucks, does and fawns throughout the year. Dr. Rue is an excellent writer and the photography is superb. If you are a hunter it would also be a good book to read although it is not a hunter's guide.