From the Introduction: "There is not a successful deer hunter in the world who has not come up with his own peculiar methods -- some of them secret, some not -- for beating the long odds of killing a deer. The Ojibwa Indians of the Great Lakes figured out they could attract deer by smoking wild aster in a pipe, the smell of which was like the scent of a deer's hooves. Other tribes -- such as the Choctaws and Cherokees in the Southeast -- would carry skinned-out deer heads on their belts, which they could wear over their heads whenever they needed to make a stalk (this is no longer an advisable, or legal, technique). They used decoys and calls, and they knew that banging a pair of antlers together could summon a buck during the rut. In this book we have tried to compile some of the best information and most interesting pieces written about deer in Sports Afield since the magazine was founded in 1887. There were not as many deer to hunt back then, but over the last quarter century deer populations have boomed in nearly every state but Alaska and Hawaii, and so have the articles written about them. Many of these pieces originally appeared in the Sports Afield Almanac, which was introduced by Editor Ted Kesting in 1972; others appeared as departments or short features. All told, more than 250 deer hunters contributed, making this, we hope, a very unique look at what is now America's favorite game animal. Some of the contributors-like Dwight Schuh and Peter Fiduccia, Tom McIntyre and Ted Kerasote-are what we would call pros. They have hunted, studied and written about deer all their lives. Others are just guys who wanted to share a couple of their best deer-hunting secrets. Do not be surprised if you turn up some contradictory views. There's more than one way to shoot, skin, and cook a deer; but it may be that the best way of all is the one you have to figure out on your own." "This is the finest book on whitetail hunting that I have seen." -- Larry Myhre, Sioux City Journal

To take the most impressive whitetail bucks, and to bring them in consistently, a hunter has to know his weapons, the woods and, most of all, his quarry. Now, with The Whitetail Hunter’s Almanac at your side, you too can hunt with the strategies and practical wisdom that master hunter John Weiss has learned during his thirty-plus years on the field. Drawing on years of insider research, data studies, and personal experience, Weiss reveals the never-fail methods to making your shots count. Weiss’s expert whitetail hunting secrets include: Little-known facts about whitetails The perfect places to set up blinds and stands Effective ways to use deer scents How to disappear with camouflage Hunting with a rifle, shotgun, or bow And much more! With careful instructions and more than two hundred photographs to bring the hunt to you, The Whitetail Hunter’s Almanac is the must-have reference to make you a more efficient tracker, woodsman, and consistently successful whitetail hunter. If you love the thrill of outwitting a big buck, The Whitetail Hunter’s Almanac is the guide for you!

According to Sports Afield, this is "the most comprehensive and informative book in many a day on ... our most storied native upland bird". Provides info on grouse and woodcock hunting from gear and shooting methods to organizing hunts and cooking the game.

Like that earlier grouse hunter Aldo Leopold, Mark Parman takes to the woods when the aspens are smoky gold. Here, in an evocative almanac that chronicles the early season of the grouse hunt through its end in the snows of January, Parman follows his dog through the changing trees and foliage, thrills to the sudden flush of beating wings, and holds a bird in hand, thankful for the meal it will provide. Distilling twenty seasons of grouse hunting into these essays, he writes of old dogs and gun lust, cover and clear cutting, climate change, companions male and female, wildlife art, and stumps. A Grouse Hunter's Almanac delves into the mind of a hunter, exploring the Northwoods with an eye for more than just game. "Notable and quotable. Parman stakes out original territory and provides a vivid snapshot of the Northwoods."—John Motoviloff, author of Wisconsin Wildfoods: 100 Recipes for Badger State Bounties "Extremely rich and detailed. Parman puts forth original and genuine experiences."—Richard Yatzeck, author of Hunting the Edges

The hunting season brings with it an air of anticipation; hunters have dreams of bagging trophy white-tailed deer on opening day. Make those hunters' dreams a reality with the most up-to-date reference guide from the publishers of Deer & Deer Hunting magazine, the number one publication for hunting the white-tailed deer. With the help of this guide, deer hunters will be able to better prepare themselves for the upcoming season.Coverage includes a wide range of deer hunting topics, such as ammunition, bow-hunting and muzzleloading equipment, hunting techniques, and personal gear. Rifle, shotgun, bow, and muzzleloading deer hunters get the edge they need to have a successful hunt. Readers will enjoy the informative articles and sidebars recalling accounts of unusual and amazing whitetail adventures and misadventures. They'll make the transition from mere enthusiast to knowledgeable professional with the hundreds of advanced tips and expert insights in Deer Hunters' Almanac" 2004.- Updated deer harvest information- Features the latest state-by-state whitetail trends in the 44 states permitting whitetail hunting- Highlights record years and provides contact information

The opening-day thrill every deer hunter feels will hold the promise of an even more exciting hunt with the help of this indispensable guide! Deer Hunters' Almanac" 2005 has been fully updated with the latest hunting information, straight from the publishers of Deer & Deer Hunting Magazine. With the help of this guide, deer hunters will be able to better prepare themselves for the upcoming season.The book covers a wide range of deer hunting topics, such as ammunition, bow-hunting and muzzleloading equipment, hunting techniques, and personal gear. Rifle, shotgun, bow, and muzzleloading deer hunters will get the edge they need for a successful hunt. Informative articles and sidebars recall accounts of unusual and amazing whitetail adventures. Hunters of any skill level will become knowledgeable professionals with the advanced tips and expert insights in Deer Hunters' Almanac" 2005!·