52 Deer Hunting Tips is 52 chapters with hundreds of deer hunting tips to help you become a better whitetail deer hunter. This book is set up in easy to follow chapters that anybody can use to land the trophy buck of their dreams.
Here is a preview of what's in the first 20 chapters:
Section I
Chapter 1: A Head Start To The Hunt
• Tip #1: Know When to Hunt
• Tip #2: Know What to Wear
• Tip #3: Know Where to Look for Deer
• Tip #4: Getting Started
• Tip #5: Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
Chapter 2: Legal Issues
• Tip #1: Licensing
• Tip #2: Regulations
• Tip #3: Tagging
• Tip #4: Reporting
• Tip #5: The Laws in Your State
Chapter 3: Hunting Safety
• Tip #1 Be Prepared Going In
• Tip #2 Don’t Become a Target
• Tip #3 Tips for a Safe Hunt
• Tip #4 Common Accidents and Prevention
Chapter 4: Defining Your Dream Trophy Buck
• Tip #1 Trophy Traits and Characteristics
• Tip #2 The Biological Difference
• Tip #3 Boone and Crockett Scoring
• Tip #4 Pope and Young Scoring
• Tip #5 Trophy Bucks and Wildlife Management
Section II
Chapter 5: How Deer Communicate
• Tip #1 Visual Communication
• Tip #2 Vocal Communications
• Tip #3 Communications via Smell
• Tip #4 Harvesting Glandular Scent
Chapter 6: Understanding Bedding And Sleeping Behaviors
• Tip #1 How Deer Sleep
• Tip #2 Preferred Bedding Areas
• Tip #3 Recognizing Trophy Buck Beds
• Tip #4 Hunting Strategies for Bedding Areas
Chapter 7: Understanding The Rut
• Tip #1 Hunting the Pre-Rut
• Tip #2 Hunting During the Rut
• Tip #3 The “Second” Rut
• Tip #4 Timing the Rut
Chapter 8: Understanding The Effects Of Wind
• Tip #1 Understanding Thermal Air Currents
• Tip #2 How Deer Respond to Wind
• Tip #3 Prevailing Winds and your Tree Stand
• Tip #4 Taking Advantage of Storms
Chapter 9: The Effects Of Weather
• Tip #1 The Moon
• Tip #2 Heat
• Tip #3 Rain
• Tip #4 Snow
• Tip #5 General Strategies For Inclement Weather
Section III
Chapter 10: Scouting Basics
• Tip #1 Preseason Scouting
• Tip #2 Scouting Made Easy
• Tip #3 Look for Key Things
• Tip #4 Recognizing a Scrape
• Tip #5 Recognizing a Rub
Chapter 11: More Scouting Tips
• Tip #1 Recognizing Bedding Areas
• Tip #2 Using Rain or Snow to Track Deer
• Tip #3 Keeping Records
Chapter 12: Advanced Scouting Techniques
• Tip #1 Using Topographical Maps
• Tip #2 Learning from Tracks
• Tip #3 The Poop on Scat
Chapter 13: Finding Early Season Bucks
• Tip #1 How The Change Of Season Affects Deer Behavior
• Tip #2 Hot Spots: Where to Look
• Tip #3 Do your Homework
• Tip #4 Soft Mast
• Tip #5 Spider Webs
Section IV
Chapter 14: Choosing The Right Weapons
• Tip #1 Modern Firearms
• Tip #2 Muzzleloaders
• Tip#3 Archery & Bow Hunting
• Tip #4 What you Should Know
Chapter 15: Gun Safety
• Tip #1 The Basics
• Tip #2 Safe Storage and Transport
• Tip #3 Safe Shooting
• Tip #4 Tree Stand Safety
Chapter 16: Help With Modern Firearms
• Tip #1 Determining Which Type Of Gun Is Right For You
• Tip #2 Shooting Advice From Experienced Hunters
• Tip #3 Gun Maintenance Tips
• Tip #4 What to Look for in a Used Gun
Chapter 17: Hunting With A Muzzleloader
• Tip #1 Types of Muzzleloaders
• Tip #2 The Advantages of Muzzleloaders over Firearms
• Tip #3 Disadvantages of Muzzleloaders
• Tip #4 Tips and Tricks for Muzzleloaders
Chapter 18: The Basics Of Bowhunting
• Tip #1 Getting Started
• Tip #2 Helpful Accessories
• Tip #3 Bowhunting Tips
• Tip #4 Basic Maintenance Tips
Chapter 19: Advanced Archery Tips
• Tip #1 Fletching
• Tip #2 Effects of Kinetic Energy and Draw Weight
• Tip #3 How Much Bow Is Too Much?
• Tip #4 Sighting In
• Tip #5 Speeding Up your Shot
Section V
Chapter 20: Glassing And Optics
• Tip #1 Types of Optics
• Tip #2 Understanding Optics
• Tip #3 Tips and Tricks for Glassing
