Whitetail Rites of Autumn (Hardcover)

by Charles Alsheimer (Author) "The seasons, ever changing, never ending..." (more)
Key Phrases: chasing phase, rutting moon, overhanging licking branch, New York, North America, Apple-Picking Buck (more...)

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Product Description
Whitetail hunters have been waiting for a masterfully crafted book that provides new insight into understanding the rut: the seeking, chasing, and breeding, beyond the rehashed information any serious deer hunter already knows or should know. Charles J. Alsheimer, keen observer and biological pioneer, develops this logical follow-up to Whitetail: Behavior through the Seasons. Whitetail Rites of Autumn focuses on the one season of most interest to hunters and a period of intense importance for the white-tailed deer.

This sumptuous all-color volume is both entertaining and educational, displaying an intensified, well-edited file of deer images, while offering considerable insight into America’s favorite big-game species, including chapters on fawns at birth, the time before the rut, and dominant behavior of the male whitetail deer. The exquisite photography and the interesting yet innovative editorial commentary are sure to appeal to deer hunters, white-tailed deer lovers, and nature enthusiasts alike.

* Stunning color photography--featuring both scenic and close-up * Educational insight into the unique whitetail behavior * Discover what a typical day is like for a rutting buck during November

About the Author
Charles J. Alsheimer, Deer & Deer Hunting magazine's Northern field editor, is one of the country’s leading experts on America’s favorite big-game species, whitetail deer. Alsheimer is an accomplished photographer, and he is also the author of Quality Deer Management, Whitetail the Ultimate Challenge, Whitetail: Behavior through the Seasons, and Whitetails by the Moon. He lives in Bath, New York.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (October 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873495349
• ISBN-13: 978-0873495349
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #676,837 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE BOOK FOR DEER LOVERS, May 15, 2009

By	Cynthia Hein "MORGANNA" (RHINELANDER, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I BOUGHT 2 OF THESE BOOKS, ONE FOR MY HUSBAND AND ONE FOR MY SON. THEY BOTH HAVE THEM ON THEIR COFFEE TABLES UNDERNEATH A DEER MOUNT. THE BOOK IS TRULY BEAUTIFULLY DONE WITH GORGEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FALL LANDSCAPE AND THE DEER IN THIS TIME OF THE YEAR. YOU CAN JUST FEEL THE EXCITEMENT OF THE DEER IN THE RUT AND THE HUNTERS IN THE HUNT. THERE ARE ALSO ALOT OF JUST WONDERFUL PHOTOS AND THE READING IS EXCEPTIONAL AND DIRECT. IT IS A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE WHO APPRECIATES THE FALL DEER SEASON EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT A HUNTER BUT ENJOY HEARING ABOUT WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING. IT IS JUST A BEAUTIFUL BOOK.

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect gift, January 15, 2009

By	J. Short "jennandtonic1" (Memphis) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book for the deer hunter in my life and she could not have been more thrilled. She is not a reader normally, however she read this one cover to cover and was in awe at the beautiful pictures captured on every page. This was the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in hunting or nature!

5.0 out of 5 stars Whitetail rites of autumn, December 29, 2008

By	Flecko "flecko" (Buffalo, NY usa) - See all my reviews

Book itself is wonderful with marvelous photographs. Service was excellent and book was received in timely manner and in condition as described.