This comprehensive "how to" book is for both the beginner and the experienced hunter, and contains hundreds of valuable tips, photos, and illustrations whether hunting with a bow, rifle, or muzzleloader. It explains the best methods for tracking and recovering a deer, and how to field dress, skin out, butcher, and package your venison for the freezer. The book also details such deer-country hazards as ticks and venomous snakes, reviews basic safety issues, and lists hundreds of resources for everything from outfitters and guides to hunting supplies. American Whitetail even includes a chapter on reaping the rewards of a successful hunt with twenty-five great venison recipes.
