The complete guide to hunting deer from tree stands.
SIMPLY PUT, stand hunting is one of the most popular and effective methods of hunting deer, and it's increasingly, important for the whitetail hunter to know the technique involved. This thorough, practical book explains which situations are most appropriate for stand hunting, and when it's better to leave the stand at home. In addition to covering the ethics and legalities of bait hunting, it also describes in detail which weapons and ammunition are best suited for tree stands, how to avoid being detected by deer on the ground, how to make the best shot possible when the time arrives, and everything else you need to know to improve your stand hunting.
Richard P. Smith is an award-winning outdoor writer and photographer living in Marquette, Michigan, who has been deer hunting for almost 40 years. His writing and photography regularly appear i magazines such as Deer and Deer Hunting and American Hunter. He is the author of numerous books including Deer Hunting, Third Edition.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Why Hunt from a Stand / Blind?
Selecting Stand Sites
When Tree Stands Don't Stack Up
Tree Stand Options
How High to Go
Tree Stand Safety
Stand / Blind Preparation
The Well-Dressed Stand Hunter
Gons, Bows, Bullets and Broadheads
Scent Control
Sights and Sounds
How to Wait for Whitetails
When to Hunt
Mobile Stand Hunting
Hunting in the Rain
Bait Hunting
The Hofmann Buck
The Importance of Antlerless Harvest
Celebrity Deer Hunt
Index
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