Never was the notion of explore, experience and evolve more clear to him than the day Fred stepped into the dark woods alone (at the tender age of 29) and embraced adventure over unqualified panic for the first time in his life. For an entitled, self-confessed five-star-resort-and-country-club snob, an elk hunting trip seemed unlikely - let alone three of them. But the evolution from an elitist with a wine list to an individual who discovers and embraces a profound love for the simple unspoiled outdoors is far deeper than exchanging a coat and tie for, inarguably, more comfortable camouflage. It is with great excitement, (read as: blissful ignorance and an unfamiliar absence of concierge and butler services) that he is plunged into a world of discomforting unknowns by his friend and hunting partner, Jon, who has lived more than a lifetime of outdoor experiences. Jon endeavors to pass along his fascination, skillset and love of the great outdoors to his friend - a true greenhorn. In this non-fiction narrative account of Fred's hunting adventures, you can only imagine his missteps and the relentless trepidation he faces along the way. Countless are the number of bruises his ego suffers, but successes and failures alike shape a deep transformation that extends well beyond the forest. The goal, besides unrelenting bouts of snort-inducing laughter, is to encourage a retreat from cell phones and video games and breed curiosity and interest in the outdoors. These experiences have had a profound effect on the author, and he hopes to encourage others to leap at the opportunity to experience life firsthand while engaging all five senses and confronting fear - the paralytic instinct that occurs involuntarily (along with other bodily functions) when intimidating animals threaten one's privileged existence in a vast and unfamiliar environment.

Describes the benefits of hunting deer for food, providing information on such topics as choosing the correct rifle and ammunition, hunting effectively and safely, and dressing and butchering the kill, along with a colletion of recipes.

Discusses ways to keep gardens and shrubbery safe from deer and includes strategies to protect yourself from Lyme disease and avoid collisions with deer while driving.

Elk Hunting 101 is the best field guide on elk hunting in ten years. Elk Hunting 101 is a compact and comprehensive 144 page guide for elk hunters of all skill levels, packed with vital strategies, tactics, and information designed to help elk hunters and future elk hunters become more successful. You will notice that I have included many practical "Tips" on elk hunting. These are identified by bold print. The idea that anyone could or should memorize the entire content of a book is ridiculous, so I have chosen easy to remember tidbits that I believe can help you to become a more knowledgeable and more successful elk hunter. Finally, it is important to keep in mind that Elk Hunting 101 is designed to be taken with you into the field. It is formatted to fit in a hunters cargo pants pocket. As Elk hunting 101 is intended to be a learning experience, each page has wide margins in which to takes notes during the hunt

A fully illustrated manual for hunters seeking to improve their skills for taking the West's most sought-after big-game animal.