The boom in blackpowder hunting’s popularity has created a demand for more information on the sport. Author Peter Schoonmaker answers the call with this new guide, detailing everything a hunter needs to know about muzzleloading - from the basics and background, to success strategies, to a glimpse into the future of the sport. Successful Muzzleloader Hunting features a review of the guns, propellants and projectiles commonly used today, as well as a look at the purpose and uses of muzzleloaders. Sections on gun preparation and sighting-in prepare hunters for using the guns and cover important safety issues every hunter needs to know. Finally, the book reviews strategies for hunting several types of popular game, including whitetail deer, black bear, turkey, coyote, and elk, as well as several other small game species. A troubleshooting section provides answers to the ten most common muzzleloading pitfalls, and a resources guide lists muzzleloader organizations and manufacturers.

If you want to expand your firearms hunting season, enjoy the spirit of hunting with traditional firearms, or just want to get into hunting deer or other game with a muzzleloaded firearm, then this book is for you! So, make time to sit down with the OguruO of smokepole hunting as soon as Muzzleloader Hunting arrives in your home, because you will want to sit back and go hunting with Toby himself!Muzzleloader Hunting: Then and Now provides a fast-reading, down-to-earth look at hunting for big and small game with a variety of muzzleloaders. You?ll get expert advice on loading and maintaining your firearms in the field, plus complete coverage of all the different muzzleloading rifles, pistols, and shotguns available. With each chapter divided into OThenO and ONow,O this book is a complete education on the history, benefits, and techniques of using a front loader.In order for today's muzzleloading hunter to fully appreciate the equipment he or she is using, it's important to know how it was developed and why. With the recent boom in popularity of muzzleloader hunting, many have discovered that most states allow the use of a muzzleloader during the shotgun season. With a distinct advantage over hunting with a shotgun, muzzleloader hunters enjoy shooting with greater accuracy, longer distances, less recoil, and the satisfaction of using a traditional firearm.Chapters include: *Choosing A Muzzleloader Big Game Rifle *Muzzleloader Projectiles *A Look At Muzzleloader Propellants *Load Data *Choosing A Powder *Loading in the Field *The Muzzleloaded Whitetail Rifle *Managing The Muzzleloading Shotgun and *Keeping Muzzleloaders Clean. This hardcover book has 208 pages including an 8-page color insert, over 148 black and white photographs with reference charts for loads and propellants.OI think this one-of-a-kind book is for those who want to hunt with a muzzleloader or for seasoned veterans who will enjoy a nostalgic look at muzzleloader hunting. You should add this book to your firearms library to provide years of top-notch muzzleloader hunting strategies and reference material." Peter Fiduccia, Publisher

The definitive handbook on hunting with black powder, with specific techniques for taking deer and turkey Covers all types of guns, from flintlocks and breechloaders to modern in-line muzzleloaders and gives expert advice on sighting, cleaning, and loading your gun Guidelines for storing and transporting guns, powder, and ammunition safely Long a favorite of reenactors as well as hunters looking for new challenges, black powder hunting has in recent years come into its own-with forty-six out of fifty states offering special muzzloader seasons, it's becoming more popular every year. Hunters with an interest in black powder need look no further than Dave Ehrig's Muzzleloading for Deer and Turkey, an in-depth, one-stop resource for beginners. Covering a vast array of guns, powder, ammunition, and accessories, the author explains how to get started, hone your skills, and stay safe. There's also plenty of guidance on what techniques and weapons are best suited for going after deer and turkey. Whether you're looking to extend your hunting season or just want to make the hunt more interesting, everything you need to know is here.

This book is a complete guide to guns, gear, and game for the blackpowder hunter.

A how-to-guide to bowhunting "pressurized" whitetails - deer that are exceptionally wary because they live in heavily hunted areas.

Another must-have title from the authors of the bestselling Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails (0-8117-2819-6). Lays out a hunting program for the entire year, including preparation and training during the off-season. Especially useful for hunting high-pressure areas and it explains how to best take advantage of the rut.