The American Deer Hunter

by Francis E. Sell

The American Deer Hunter is the result of a great amount of experience in hunting with an extraordinary degree of success. The content represents the determination to set down the hard facts and the effective equipment and means for stalking and shooting the white-tail and his cousins. The book is highly original in its presentation. It is in no sense a rehash of previous discussions or formulae. The author deals at all times with actual problems of locating, maneuvering, and shooting and with the guns employed.
The discussions are based on circumstances of reality in the relationships of deer, environment, hunter and gun, not on preconceived or synthetic situations.
Here are interesting and important data on deer habits and on speeds and gaits.
Here also is an extensive treatment of selection and care of weapons for deer hunting; the killing and dressing of game; and even on clothing for the deer hunter. All told, it has a wealth of material useful to both the veteran hunter and the novice.

216 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 28, 2018

Reviews

[Scott Carpenter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book as it served as a window into the 1940s-50s hunting world. And, while the gear and calibers have changed, the techniques and knowledge is still applicable today. I rated this book four stars because, while the whole of the books was good, there were a few chapters that started to lose my interest. That being said I am glad I read it and am excited to put son of the new knowledge to use in the field!