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Quality Whitetails

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Having never read the real details of Quality Deer Management (QDM) before, I was looking for something which was both informative in its detail and enjoyable to read for the average whitetail deer hunter. This book met both expectations in every sense. The editor combines the research and experience of field biologists and game experts to explain the what, why and how of QDM. While I suspected that QDM was important for the health of the whitetail deer herd in America, it also convinced me of the importance of QDM to the future of game hunting in the U.S. As an avid American hunter (currently living in Europe), I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in deer hunting because it makes the critical connection between the hunter and game conservationist. The Europeans have almost destroyed their big game herds and we have the opportunity in America to manage the human-wild game interface much better. In Europe, the hunting communities have come to the same conclusions as the editors of this book; that is, that QDM is not just a nice option for hunters and game managers, but a requirement for healthy herds and good hunting for the future. Finally, Mr Miller and Marchinton dispell the many myths about Quality Deer Management which seem to be often spread through the popular hunting magazines. Read now!!

This book is fantastic! It gives you an expert detailed overview of the whole process of Whitetail deer management. Anyone looking to improve the quality of deer hunting on their land or public land can use this information. There is an organization called the QDMA,(Quality Deer Management Association) which I recently joined and this book is on their preferred reading list. This book teaches you the ins and outs of QDM, in simplistic terms. I recommend it highly! Other books of interest to you would be producing and harvesting trophy whitetail deer by JAMES KROLL, ANOTHER MASTER IN THE ART OF IMPROVING WHITETAIL DEER HERDS! A Must Read!

I've hunted whitetail since I was 14 (only 10 seasons), and recently I learned of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA). Wanting to learn more about Quality Deer Management (QDM), I found this book.

Reading this book was the best possible thing I could have done for myself and the sport of deer hunting. It teaches you the basics of QDM and explains why you should do it. This book addresses old myths like why it is bad to shoot anterless deer. It explains that QDM is about deer heard health, not just antler size. It expains how to set up a program on your property, explaining how to do deer density counts, why deer weight is important to get, how to age a deer, types of food plots, etc..

I feel this is an important book for whitetail hunters to read. I hunt on public land, and before reading this book, I would have shot the first buck I saw. Now, I've learned that where I hunt, it is more important to let the buck walk on by.

A very good book for the person who is just getting into QDM. Very informative on all aspects of QDM. Helps a person decide if QDM is right for them and also gives the person a clear understanding of the subject. Highly recomended.

The authors are nationally recognized experts and it shows. Page after page of the science of white-tailed deer makes for informative and most of the time interesting reading.
As a QDM practitioner I found the book somewhat low on "how to" but very very high on background and research. It is an excellent reference text but I like Dougherty & Dougherty's "Grow'Em Right" for "how to" information on food plots and habitat creation.
This book is a classic and should be on every serious whitetail enthusiast's book shelf. I would like to see it updated with more "how to" information for non-experts like myself.

I am very impressed by this book. If you are a landowner or member of a hunt club and want to improve the quality of the deer on the land you manage, this book is mandatory. It explains the how and why of Quality Deer Management (QDM) It convincingly debunks many of the myths about whitetail deer. It is not a book on how to hunt. It is a book on how to improve your deer herd to produce a healthy population with more trophy bucks. I have started to implement QDM on my land, and I am buying two more copies for Christmas presents for my hunter friends so they will understand what I am trying to accomplish.

This book is a very informative book. It is very well written and researched. I have been able to institute many of these ideas into my deer hunting activities.

Simply put; this book is a must for those who are serious about QDM. This book is the bible of the how and why of Quality Deer Management and takes you from theory to practicle application. Buy it, read it, reference it and apply it.

Bought this book hoping to learn more about Quality Deer Management. Book far surpassed my expectations. Very informative. Gives information on when and where to plant food plots, what to plant, how to properly manage your herd and much more. A Must have for all hunters.

Packed with information about true deer mangement for everyone. Every hunter should read before they go out just to shoot something.