Seasons of the whitetail (Book #1).

Ozoga, the author of Whitetail Autumn and Whitetail Country, has spent over 30 years of his career as a wildlife researcher studying the whitetail deer. This dramatic story tells of the whitetail's struggle for survival against its greatest adversary--winter. Full-color photos.

A dedicated deer hunter “writes with humor and insight” about his adventures—and misadventures—in the wild (Orlando Sentinel). Every autumn, millions of men and women across the country don their camo, stock up on doe urine, and undertake a quintessential American tradition—deer hunting. The pinnacle of a hunter’s quest is killing a buck with antlers that “score” highly enough to qualify for the Boone and Crockett record book. But in all his seasons on the trail, Pete Bodo, an avid outdoorsman and student of the hunt, had never reached that milestone. Sadly, he had to admit it: He was a nimrod. Whitetail Nation is the uproarious story of the season Pete Bodo set out to kill the big buck. From the rolling hills of upstate New York to the vast and unforgiving land of the Big Sky to the Texas ranches that feature high fences, deer feeders, and money-back guarantees, Bodo traverses deep into the heart of a lively, growing subculture that draws powerfully on durable American values: the love of the frontier, the importance of self-reliance, the camaraderie of men in adventure, the quest for sustained youth, and yes, the capitalist’s right to amass every high tech hunting gadget this industry’s exploding commerce has to offer. Gradually, Bodo closes in on his target—that elusive monster buck—and with each day spent perched in a deer stand or crawling stealthily in high grass (praying the rattlesnakes are gone), or shivering through the night in a drafty cabin (flannel, polar fleece, and whiskey be damned), readers are treated to an unforgettable tour through a landscape that ranges from the exalted to the absurd. Along the way Bodo deftly captures the spirit and passion of this rich American pursuit, tracing its history back to the days of Lewis and Clark and examining that age old question: “Why do men hunt?”

Discover the critical concepts needed for designing your own whitetail habitat and hunting success. Whether you hunt private or public land, the concepts described in this book will help you design your next hunt of a lifetime. The Author has relied upon these concepts of Whitetail Design to achieve Whitetail Success for decades, and he is excited to the the same for you!

A Focused Look at the Whitetail in Nature's Grandest Season &break;&break;Whitetail enthusiasts familiar with the work of Charles J. Alsheimer don't have to be told of his extraordinary photography, captivating commentary, and extensive knowledge of whitetail behavior. For those of you discovering Alsheimer for the first time, be prepared to enter the world of the whitetail in a way previously unimaginable. &break;&break;Whitetail Rites of Autumn contains page after page of incredible photography and Alsheimer's personal insights into every aspect of the whitetail's life. You will be entertained and informed as you walk through three seasons with Alsheimer and his whitetail subjects only to arrive at the grandest season of all - autumn. When the leaves turn crimson and the first frost of the year makes it appearance, the excitement of the season becomes nearly unbearable for both whitetail bucks and those who pursue them. No other season showcases the grandeur of America's favorite big-game animal more than autumn. And the nearly 200 color photos and Alsheimer's insight found in this book clearly shows why. It is a masterfully crafted book that provides those who long for the time when leaves turn color and drop, scrapes and rubs appear old logging roads, and honking geese fill the sky a much-appreciated reprieve from the long off-season.

Time is a common constraint experienced by most whitetail hunters. The purpose of this book is to offer a variety of suggestions on how to optimize your time in the field and maximize your annual harvest. I will be presenting some field tested ideas on how to hunt more effectively and how to kill more whitetails. Although aspects of the information that you will read may run contrary to conventional wisdom and, at times may appear to be radical, I have field tested all of these theories and found them to be most effective. If you want to experience better results, you have to try new methods. Trial and error is an effective way of becoming proficient at hunting whitetails. Learning from others may save you some time.

Autumn Moons and Whitetail Dreams chronicles the seasoned experiences and imaginings of one who simply cannot live without the autumn woods and white-tail deer. It offers a fleeting look into the soul of passionate deer hunting.

The grace and spectacular beauty of whitetail deer are captured in this beautifully produced book by a professional wildlife photographer. 200 color photos.

"Hunting Whitetails by the Moon" shares insightful yet straight-forward secrets into how the moon affects the white-tailed deer's breeding patterns. Alsheimer discovered these secrets while working with Vermont biologist Wayne Laroche. With this knowledge, hunters can predict peak rutting activity so they can be in the woods when deer are most active. -- When and where to expect peak deer activity. -- Top tis to capitalize on lunar-based deer activity. -- What really triggers peak rutting activity. -- Why the rut's timing and deer activity vary each fall. -- Yearly predicitions for peak rutting activity. -- The author's best tactics.

Learn how to scout and prepare sites while leaving minimal evidence of human presence, and how to read deer sign to find the most productive places to hunt. Comprehensive coverage of scent control, including the use of odor-eliminating clothing.