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Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: TheDudeAbides on December 29, 2018, 05:35:56 PM

Title: Suggested books?
Post by: TheDudeAbides on December 29, 2018, 05:35:56 PM: Hey

I'm new to Blacktail hunting and bow hunting. I have done some Whitetail hunting in the midwest. Any suggestions on books and resources for learning how to hunt Blacktail? It doesn't need to be bow hunting specific. Thanks in advance!
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Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 29, 2018, 05:50:19 PM: There are a handful out there but Trophy Blacktails (the science of the hunt), Scott Hagen and Blacktail Trophy Tactics II, Boyd Iverson are both really good.
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Post by: Brad Harshman on December 29, 2018, 05:51:54 PM: Cameron Hanes: Bow hunting trophy black tail. I hpaven't read it, but Cam is a stud.
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Post by: flyfishWA on December 29, 2018, 09:10:46 PM: Quote from: WapitiTalk1 on December 29, 2018, 05:50:19 PM
There are a handful out there but Trophy Blacktails (the science of the hunt), Scott Hagen and Blacktail Trophy Tactics II, Boyd Iverson are both really good.
really good book with lots of good information
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Post by: TheDudeAbides on December 30, 2018, 08:39:29 PM: Thanks all! Buying these both tonight!
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 30, 2018, 09:45:20 PM: I worked with Boyd's brother for many years. His books are outstanding.
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Post by: TheDudeAbides on December 31, 2018, 06:12:09 AM: So in addition to blacktail, you all have any suggestions on good Elk books? thanks again!
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Post by: tlbradford on December 31, 2018, 07:54:14 AM: I tell everyone to read scientific papers and studies, rather than a book. It his sometimes very boring, but you glean a lot more info on biology, behavior, and specific habitat, than a stack of books. Bonus is they are often searchable and free online. This is especially true for predator hunting and management. I find that reading both books and papers helps dispel a lot of the housewife tales and myths associated with a certain animal. That last statement is mainly geared toward coyotes than anything else.
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Post by: boneaddict on December 31, 2018, 08:55:15 AM: You want to learn about blacktail hunting, sit at a table with Larry Jones for a couple hours and shoot the breeze. Do more listening than talking. Best couple hours I've spent in a long time. :chuckle:
I know most wont get that opportunity, but Id probably try to find some old videos or literature. Old school!
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Post by: TheDudeAbides on March 05, 2019, 08:31:26 PM: FYI, i'm reading Haugen's book and really enjoying it. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!
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Post by: tgomez on March 05, 2019, 08:36:01 PM: I just bought this book. It has a lot of great tips in it. Backcountry Bowhunting by Cameron Hanes.