The most complete big game records book available--containing a listing of over 22,000 trophies, the stories behind all the current World's Records trophies, and hundreds of field and portrait photographs of the greatest big game animals ever taken.

HUNTING BIG GAME IN NORTH AMERICA takes you from the mountains of British Columbia to the creek bottoms of South Carolina. You'll learn how to bugle elk, stalk muleys, decoy pronghorn, stillhunt wild boar, and sneak--carrying a bow--within 12 yards of a 1,400-pound Alaskan brown bear.

Provides an overview of big game hunting, discussing weapons, preparations, legal and ethical issues, safety concerns, and common types of big game animals.

For the first time in a book, RifleShooter's top experts share their thoughts on rifles, calibers, optics, and more for hunting big game in North America and beyond. RifleShooter Magazine's Guide to Big-Game Hunting is packed with useful information specifically geared toward big game hunting with rifles. A vast range of topics are covered in these articles, including: Light rifle accuracy Weatherproofing your rifle Caliber pros and cons Modern scopes Going lead-free Custom vs. factory rifles And much more! Discover tried and true tips, tactics, and techniques from the pros along with advice on buying gear and firearms from experts including Craig Boddington, Brad Fitzpatrick, Layne Simpson, and J. Scott Rupp. RifleShooter Magazine's Guide to Big-Game Hunting covers everything you need to know about effectively hunting big game with rifles.

North America's #1 big-game animal is the whitetail. Most hunters, however, are not successful in their quest for a big buck. Some of them set up their treestands in the wrong places, others simply move too fast and make too much noise when still-hunting or tracking. Whitetail Hunting is written to help put the odds in the hunter's favor every time he or she steps into the deer woods. In the section Understanding Whitetails, readers learn what habitats deer prefer, how they react to weather changes, where they feed, how they use their senses, and how they communicate with each other. Preparing for the Hunt explains what equipment and clothing hunters should buy regardless of whether they hunt with firearm or bow & arrow. Chapters in this section also discuss tips for scouting and locating whitetail hotspots before opening day. The latest information on Chronic Wasting Disease and other deer-specific ailments are discussed. Hunting Techniques shows readers how the experts stand-hunt, still-hunt, stalk or drive deer in different situations and habitats. Readers also learn when to rattle, how to place deer attractor scents, and where to find trophy bucks. Trailing wounded deer and field-dressing tips are also provided. Regional Differences explores the unique hunting strategies needed for specific terrains and weather conditions in the various major geographic regions of the US and Canada.