Whitetail Rites of Autumn

English

ISBN: 0873495349

EAN: 9780873495349

Category: Nature / Animals / Mammals

Publisher: Krause Publications

Release Date: 10/01/2003

Synopsis: Over his lifetime, Charles J. Alsheimer has observed, photographed, and hunted the white-tailed deer in places that most of us only dream about. Along the way, he has taken nearly a million photos and, lucky for us, he has decided to share some of his most captivating images with us in this book. In this follow-up to Alsheimers best-selling book, Whitetail Behavior Through the Seasons, the focus is on the one season of most interest to hunters and deer alike -- autumn. For millions of American sportsmen, the whitetail is the animal that causes them to pause, ponder and appreciate the beauty of this special season. It is also in the fall of the year that all the dynamics of buck behavior unite. And Alsheimer takes you through the progression like no other author can. Using his award-winning photos as a backdrop, Alsheimer provides new insight into understanding the seeking, the chasing and the breeding phases of the rut. He even goes so far as to provide a typical day in the life of a rutting buck -- complete with rubbing, scraping, fighting and breeding. In addition to his stunning color photos, Alsheimer provides educational insight into the unique world of the whitetail through his ongoing research into how the moon influences the timing of the whitetail rut. You will learn more about what he refers to as the rutting moon and why, as a hunter, it may play a big part in the success of your next hunt. While autumn is natures grandest season in many respects, the whitetails journey starts long before the leaves change colors and fall from the trees. Alsheimer doesnt forget about spring, summer and winter in this book, and he explains in detail how the whitetails behavior is affected by each season. The exquisite photography and the interesting and educational editorial commentary found within Whitetail Rites of Autumn are sure to appeal to deer hunters, white-tailed deer lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. As Craig Dougherty writes in the Foreword, Its a great read on a winter night when you want to return to the woods to recapture that special moment you experienced last autumn, or the autumn before, or the one when you were a kid. Book jacket.

Whitetail Rites of Autumn

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Width: 9.0 inches

Length: 11.5 inches

Weight: 43.99 oz

Pages: 208