How to bag the biggest buck of your life is arguably the most famous book on deer hunting. I bought this book for my son, who is 8, for christmas. I mostly hunt, fish and forage in northern california, but i travel so much you will see stories from all over america here. Rather, it tells the story of the hunter pete bodos journey to finding and killing his first trophy buck. Ever since that day, i found my favorite thing to do in life. Then he explores a vastly different side of hunting as he travels to the siberian wilderness with western sportsmen as they bag trophy after trophymost times legally. May 30, 2012 6 books every whitetail hunter needs to read im an admitted book reading fanatic and the addiction is especially noticeable when it comes to whitetail hunting related reading. He was a man who had honed his deer hunting skills and enjoyed the attention. Id gone hunting with my dad as a kid in those areas, and my ex and all of our friends all went hunting every fall. A really terrifically written collection of stories by rick bass, detailing a number of his experiences hunting deer across texas and montana. It details the hunt for a doe in 2014, and some of the lessons i had to endure while learning when to pass deer.
Valore books still operates a buyback system too, enabling you to sell your hunting books back whenever you feel the need. This is the best book ive ever read aside from the bible. Steves passion for god, family, and hunting make his stories entertaining and chockful of insights and encouragement for growing spiritually and relationally. Good storyline and believable cast of characters with some you love and some you hate.
Funny story about hunting hard luck hunters this true story about two hunters from michigan was originally reported on a news program. The following short story was written by brad hendrickson about a hunt he shared recently with his father, bill. Such a series is the greatest hunting stories ever told, anthologies that should win places on many bedside tables. The 16 best fiction adventure books every outdoor kid. We love hearing hunting stories almost as much as we love hunting ourselves. I talk about deer hunting at work along with everywhere else i happen to be, and i learn things that i havent heard before. For a deer hunter, it is the only day that really matters. Karen was cuddling her favourite stuffed animal, a mintgreen toy deer which she called annabelle. Stephen ditchkoff of the auburn university deer lab explains two different hypotheses on newborn fawn sex determinants.
Sep 01, 2004 such a series is the greatest hunting stories ever told, anthologies that should win places on many bedside tables. It had its flaws, but there was something very special about it. The book is especially nice because it is often hard to get boys to read. Bowhunting pressured whitetails deer books, hunting books. This was a story i wrote but never did anything with, and i wanted to share it with you today. The complete guide to hunting, butchering, and cooking wild game. Daddys little hunter deer hunting read along book for. The pronghorn antelope is an excellent choice for your first western big game hunt. Sometimes jesse wondered about this karen loved the taste of venison and couldnt wait to shoot her first deer so she could brag to her friends about it. The primary theme of the book is how old hunting techniques are not at all different from newer techniques used today. I started reading it sunday morning and it kept me up until 11 oclock sunday night. These books have advanced my bowhunting skills like no other bowhunting literature has before. Jelks bayou hunting lodge consists of over 800 of acres of timberland that includes deer stands well positioned throughout the property and food plots for quality deer management. The story was short and i can sum up in a sentence.
Steve chapman and his wife, annie, are awardwinning musicians who take their message of christcentered family to fans all over north america. However, this may be the best deer hunting story i have gotten in a long time. Also, don higgins book bowhunting trophy whitetails in the real world. All the stories on this page will have hunting as a major part of the plot.
Peter fiduccia is one of the most recognized names in the outdoor community. Through proper herd management, hunters will have a chance to get the big bucks while rifle or bow hunting. Book your pa guided whitetail deer hunting trip today. My son wanted santa to bring some books about deer for christmas. Ive read more deer hunting books than i can remember, but a handful do stand out. Funny short story about hunting, hard luck hunters.
Mckinion said his first thought was it was a deer with an arrow in it, but as it came closer he saw something else and knew he wasnt mistaken. The following story you are about to read was written four years ago, by the 19 year old version of myself. It seems theyre never bored enough to pick up a book. The ultimate recommended reading list for hunters wired to hunt. I was happy to find a book about hunting so i was ok with spending a little extra on this book. Each chapter is written by one of several hunting experts from big game to small game.
Its a hefty volume, running to well over 350 pages with 43 stories from some of the greatest whitetail writers everindividuals such as william faulkner, archibald rutledge, jack oconnor, robert. The top 5 deer and deer hunting stories of 2015 outdoorhub. Hunting big mule deer is a comprehensive guide of everything youll need to find and harvest mature mule deer bucks. The book captures the excitement of hunting whitetails through a variety of adventurous and humorous stories about young hunters. The true story of a brutal double homicide and an 18yearlong quest for justice id read this in probably 2007 or so and was horrified by the story, having grown up in the same part of michigan. Part of the kampp tales outdoor adventures series, deer dad explores the habits of the whitetail as jack kampps deer hunting father acts them out to his curious son. Big deer stories archives big deer big deer big deer. The lexington county chronicle this is a book wrapped in adventure with nostalgia, a book with writing that both soothes and crackles. I read dozens of books every year, if not more, related to hunting and ive seen plenty of good books, a few great ones and a handful of awful reads too. A historymaking, firstever deer summit was held last year in branson, missouri. Short stories for young hunters kindle edition by waguespack, michael. Like the night that a fellow worker told me that his sister was going deer hunting with a gun the following day.
As each story progresses, kids will learn about the heritage of hunting as well as what sound a turkey box call makes, the noise a deer makes when its spooked. This is a nice book for elementary aged boys who are interested in deer hunting. It is full of exciting short stories about the thrill of hunting. Regardless of whether youre a brand new mule deer hunter or a veteran who is looking for some tips on how to up your game, hunting big mule deer is the perfect resource for you. The book was first published in 1975 and is a must have in any hunter s library. Buy cheap hunting books online hunting book rentals. What would you tell your kids about the experiences.
Storey hunts outfitter, whitetail deer, deer hunting, hog. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Deer enthusiasts are rallying under the banner of the national deer alliance nda whose mission is to ensure that deer and our deer hunting heritage will be with us for generations to come. By continuing to use this site, we assume you consent for cookies to be used. Here are 10 great hunting books that you need to read in your lifetime, and one. David and goliath is a bible story, suitable for kids 4 years and up. I get a number of deer stories in my inbox each year and they are all special. As you can see this selection of text books covers many different hunting topics, so you can buy or rent used hunting textbooks and learn much from them. Child wanted to go hunting with his dad, buck walked out, dad pulled up his gun, deer took off and he said hed try again next year.
No torn or missing pages, no significant tears or bends. Its easy to get your story published, just email your whitetail hunting story and attach your image file to. It wasnt until the bucks rack was measured by boone and crockett club certified measurers on friday, jan. I always felt that the deer hunter was going to be a good movie. I did not shoot my rifle until opening day this year at 9. You will retain all rights to your material, and full credit will be given for all submissions.
As i got older, my passion for hunting trophy whitetails grew more than i could ever imagine. Make sure you read this book as part of your preparations for mule deer season. Takes place in michigan during deer season both upper and lower peninsulas. These hunt stories are told mainly through pictures, with lots of fascinating and unusual details. Prince of poachers charles beaty wildlife artistry. We welcome you to jelks bayou hunting lodge offering outdoorsmen an exclusive hunting experience in northeast louisiana. Daddys little hunter deer hunting read along book for kids. For years, jordan told his hunting companions of the big buck he shot in 1914. Thanks to charles beaty for sharing his reallife experiences for the world to read. Short stories for young hunters michael waguespack on. Steves enthusiasm for jesus, family, hunting, and humor shine in his books, including a look at life from a deer stand nearly 300,000 copies sold, the hunters cookbook with annie chapman, and great hunting stories. It is a good choice because it offers the firsttimer an introduction to diy western hunting with a high probability of success and without the exertion or need for detailed planning that a mule deer or elk hunt might require. He and a friend go duck hunting in winter, and all the lakes are frozen solid. Now ill have to check the authors books following this one.
With our help and your college budget you can always find what you need. Yes, these two labels can be applied to the same person, and for that reason i believe im uniquely qualified to put together this ultimate recommended reading list for hunters. As a child, rinella devoured stories of the american wilderness, especially the. Within minutes, i was dressed from head to toe in bright, blaze orange that could be recognized from miles away. Race at morning william faulkner a hunting party, including a twelveyearold boy who narrates, sets out one morning after a deer. Packletide wants to shoot a tiger to continue reading short stories about hunting. New york deer hunting stories would you like to share your new york state deer hunting story. The strange thing about it is that the season wasnt in the regulation book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Title unknown, but supposed to have chapters written by 12 different archers. This section of is 100% dedicated to sharing the greatest stories from our community.
He just started hunting deer this year, so i thought it would be a cool gift. As a sort of sequel to the wellreceived the greatest quail hunting book ever, jims latest work is the greatest deer hunting book ever. The ultimate recommended reading list for hunters wired. I responded to mike, i responded to his passion and how serious he was about the film and that is the same reason i responded to you and your book. If you purchased my book hunting high county mule deer and liked it, then you need to get the next generation mule deer hunting book. Not every trip into the deer woods ends with a deer, but hunters always come home with a new story. It is a long way from a movie theater in north carolina to last light on the last day of the deer season on a montana mountain, but thats where this story. I expect to see chapters by don himself, maybe one or both of the wensels, and others. Storey hunts outfitter, whitetail deer, deer hunting. Short stories for young hunters kindle edition by michael waguespack. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the deer hunting book. David not only tells where to find trophy bucks but also goes further by braking down statebystate trophy areas.
From chasing snipe to stripers, mushrooms or ducks or deer, here are my hunting and fishing stories. A hunters story a hunters story john barsness started publishing outdoor articles more than 30 years ago. If you have information or an article that you would like to share on this website, i would be happy to receive your submission. Bestselling author steve chapman a look at life from a deer stand, over 230,000 copies sold spins adventuresome hunting tales based on reallife excursions. Top 10 hunting books of alltime grand view outdoors. Jan 24, 2014 photograph by jim golden, illustration by tavis coburn. Jan 18, 2018 mckinion said his first thought was it was a deer with an arrow in it, but as it came closer he saw something else and knew he wasnt mistaken. Whitetail nation is not a traditional hunting book in the sense that it lists out and describes information in regards to deer hunting.
And don is releasing a new book at the end of the summer. More than a dozen of the best hunting books youll ever read. Wichita kansas bowhunter, brian butcher, 38, harvested a whitetail buck in chase county last october that he knew was something special. His first safari, and nearly 60 years later, still the best book on african hunting. Deer dad by jj reich, illustrated by jonathan kuehl32 pages. Along the way, bodo also talks about the history of whitetail deer hunting across the united. This book is rife with great story telling, laughable gaffes, and exciting hunts. Whether your kids are old enough to read, or just old enough to understand a story when you read it to them, there are plenty of good books out there to get them into the outdoors. The top 20 books for hunters and anglers outdoor life. I give alot of credit to these books in helping me take this beautiful michigan 10pt on a 2008 midday late october bowhunt, as well as several other great bucks before in recent seasons. Join us for guided hunts on the 1,000 acre property, bordering bayou bartholomew along the mississippi flyway. Deer dancer by mary lyn ray, fire bringer by david clementdavies, the antlered ship by dashka slater, the only child by guojing.
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