Share the adventures, knowledge and photographs of America's top bowhunters.

The pages of this book have captured, distilled, and illuminated the wonders of the wild lands and the whitetails that haunt them, the other creatures that render the swamps magical and intriguing, and the quiet thump of a bow and hiss of an arrow. Midnight black raccoons, ghost-like piebalds, silent bobcats, antlered monarchs, charging hogs, moonlight adventures all add to the spice and excitement. Any aficionado of nature or whitetail deer, any sportsman or hunter, any lover of archery will find Bows, Swamps, Whitetails both fascinating and delightful. It is entertaining and yet full of information that will enable the reader to be a better hunter or woodsman.

No longer a guarded secret, hunting whitetails using a lunar strategy is one of the most effective tactics employed by successful trophy hunters. The father of hunting deer by the moon, the man who started it all, Jeff Murray, shares his best kept secrets and insights on this fascinating aspect of white-tailed deer hunting and tells you how to make it work for you. From game-tracking experts and professional biologists to hunting club managers, outfitters and guides, great hunters know that deer are inextricably linked to the lunar cycle. In his latest book on the subject, Murray teaches how to predict peak rutting activity and how to plan to be afield when big bucks are moving. Other topics include tactics to zone in on deer in transition areas and when, according to moon phase, deer will be at the field's edge and when they won't! This book also covers the different lunar cycles and how the moon triggers the rut activity. Chapters include Does the Moon Trigger the Rut? Master Mast; Timing Food Sources; Zoned Out; Timing the Transition Zone; Wallhanger Whereabouts; The Moon is Unique and Influential; and Secret Scent.

Your customers will leave nothing to chance on their next hunt for a trophy by employing the expert advise of Bobby Worthington. This is the when, where, and how book every whitetail ganatic has been looking for.

This guide to traditional bowhunting with a longbow or recurve combines the best of both worlds for beginners and veteran bowhunters. How-to chapters share hard-earned wisdom that will help you perfect your skills and get close to your game, while engaging stories tell of the author’s experiences hunting white-tailed deer in the east, chasing big game in the American West, and trekking to South Africa in search of Greater Kudu and other plains game. Throughout, the author highlights archery’s traditional spirit by exploring the history and craft of bowhunting and chronicles the challenges faced by today’s bowhunters in continuing their important role as hunter-conservationists. As a professional wildlife biologist, Ron Rohrbaugh Jr. also provides valuable information on wildlife ecology and behavior that is instructive for all those interested in increasing their success with archery tackle. Specific shooting techniques for hunting situations, ways to set up effective ambush sites for big game, and dealing with the stresses of “buck fever” The latest information on equipment and arrows, including the pros and cons of various bow styles and arrow shaft materials Advice on using the wind, hunting bedding areas, creating effective scent trails, and understanding why and how deer move Discussion of controversial topics, such as baiting and trophy hunting

Bowhunting Public Land Whitetails is the go-to resource for real-world hunting information. Tony J. Peterson has carved a name for himself in the bowhunting industry by focusing his efforts on common-ground whitetails and his success is nearly unparalleled. Throughout this comprehensive book you'll read about Peterson's detailed scouting strategies, his top gear choices, and how he plans - and executes -hunts on public land throughout the country each fall. Bowhunting Public Land Whitetails is unlike anything else on the market, and is certain to make you a better deer hunter.

A comprehensive listing of trophy whitetails classified by the percentage of irregularity in their racks and categorized by the weapons by which they were taken. These weapon categories include centerfire rifle, shotgun, blackpowder, pistol, compound bow, recurve, longbow and cross bow as well as pickups and shed antlers.

As written by master outdoorsmen, revel in the memories of great hunts until the next season opener.