Advanced Deer Hunting
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Joseph Miller
Mr. Joseph Keith Miller, the author of “The Basics for Successful Deer Hunting” is an avid outdoorsman who has hunted white tail deer from the Southeast to the Midwest. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and a retired U.S. Army Infantry Officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Miller is a life-time member of Buckmasters, the National Rifle Association and the Texas Deer Association.
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Advanced Deer Hunting - Joseph Miller
© 2019 Joseph Miller. All rights reserved.
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Published by AuthorHouse 10/17/2019
ISBN: 978-1-7283-2996-3 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-7283-2995-6 (e)
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This book is dedicated to the Good Lord, my Savior Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit who blessed me with a loving family, great friends, and the opportunity to hunt trophy bucks.
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Introduction
Chapter 1 Preparing to Hunt
Finding the Best Area to Hunt
Choosing the Right Clothing and Equipment
Understanding Deer and the Rut
Scouting for Buck Signs
Food Plots and Feeders
Chapter 2 Bow Season
Compound Bows and Crossbows
Stands, Climbers and Ground Blinds
Effectively using Deer Calls and Scents
Shooting a Buck
Tracking and Recovering your Buck
Chapter 3 Rifle Season
Deer Blinds, Stands, and Hunting on the Ground
Hunting during the Post-Rut
Effectively using Deer Calls and Scents
Hunting with a Rifle
Shooting and Tracking your Buck
Field Dressing, Processing and Mounting your Buck
Cooking and Enjoying your Deer Meat
Conclusion
Introduction
Experienced hunters know there is nothing more rewarding than harvesting a trophy buck. Hunting is a challenge, it is not an easy sport. Deer hunting is very unforgiving, and any small mistake can cost you a big buck. The keys for successful hunting are preparation, attention to detail and understanding deer. This is not a how-to-book for deer hunting that teaches you how to shoot with a gun or bow or a book that repeats common sense rules. Rather, this book shows why we, experienced hunters do things in a certain way to successfully harvest that trophy buck.
Chapter 1
Preparing to Hunt
As experienced hunters, we know that the better prepared we are for deer season, the more successful we will be. Therefore, let us review the things we need to do prior to hunting and the reasons for doing them.
Finding the Best Area to Hunt
A critical part of deer hunting is choosing the right place to hunt. Just going out to any wooded area does not work to harvest a trophy buck. Big bucks like to live in woods where there is a healthy balance of wildlife. A healthy balance of wildlife means there are a variety of trees and plants, different types of food sources, and plenty of wildlife. Wildlife often includes squirrels, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats, hogs, owls, turkeys and of course, deer. Having a nearby water source is also a definite plus. As you start to recon an area for hunting, look for signs of a healthy balance of wildlife.
Most experienced hunters have a prime location to hunt. But if you lost your deer lease or moved to a new location for a better job, then you need to find another place to