Advanced Stand-Hunting Strategies: Real-world Tactics for Today's Trophy Whitetails

by Steve Bartylla

On the ground or above it, stand-hunting is by far the most popular way to hunt whitetails, yet few hunters have truly mastered the process of scouting for great stand locations and then hunting them effectively for trophy bucks. Now, in Advanced Stand-Hunting Strategies from North American Whitetail, stand-hunting expert Steve Bartylla reveals the secrets to his proven approach for stand-hunting success. Bow and gun hunters alike will benefit from Steve's insights based on years in the deer woods. If you're serious about taking your hunting success to the next level, and beyond, this is the book you need.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Ryan Brule · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book but it’s a little dated. It’s about 20 years old so some of the tactics have changed, but some are still tried and true. This is a quick read with short chapters which I like and it has a lot of good tips about stand placement. However it is really focused on one section of the country where the author hunt primarily in the Midwest. Depending on where you hunt may or may not be relevant to some of the info. For instance, I primarily hunt in the northeast where there is little agriculture and there are UNLIMITED bedding areas. Trying to hone in on where the deer are feeding and bedding is like finding a needle in a haystack. There is also a section about topo maps which has been replaced by most people using OnX. He brings up scentlok, which is still relevant but also dated as far as the technology goes. He doesn’t really mention a lot about deer pressure, so I’m assuming he hunts mostly private land. In either case it’s well written and I wouldn’t say I took nothing from it. It’s about deer hunting so it’s still entertaining.

[Thebookiemonster · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best deer hunting book I've ever read. Finally, a book that breaks down where to go, when to go there, and why. This is a must read. If you read this and "The Whitetail Advantage," you will have 99% of the knowledge covered in all other books on the subject plus really great strategies for the whole season.