Dr. Ken Nordberg's Whitetail Hunter's Almanac 8th Edition

Whitetail Hunter's Almanac, 8th Edition: a guide to "mid-hunt cruising," a wolf-inspired hunting tactic that enables the hunter to determine daily where to hunt a buck during the next twenty-four hours without alarming the quarry enough to cause it to abandon currently frequented trails and sites or, worse, without causing it to abandon its entire home or breeding range. Mid-hunt cruising is an extraordinarily effective way to improve buck hunting success, one Dr. Nordberg and his hunting partners use without fail daily. This book also lists items of hunting gear actually improve hunting success, how to avoid becoming lost, what to do upon becoming lost and how to avoid, recognize and treat potentially fatal hypothermia

John Nordberg -- Dr. Ken Nordberg's "Mid-Hunt Cruising" whitetail hunting technique is excellent. Understanding this technique greatly helps a hunter in the woods key off of real-time deer sign -- hunting correctly for the moment -- hunting like a wolf hunts. I am not a collector of the latest deer hunting device or contraption. (When did it become mandatory that a deer hunter had to have an ATV? If they were only used for dragging in a big buck, then that would be OK. The "drag" is a very special part of hunting. What is wrong with using your legs? I believe they are the biggest hindrance to most hunters getting a big buck now-a-days.) With my ATV tirade aside, in our camp, we like good equipment. Starting with our tent and wood burning stove -- which allows us to be out close to the deer -- it keeps us warm even if its 40 below. We can come back to camp, have a quick lunch or even a nap, and go right back out. We hear shots. We hear wolves. We always know what is going on with the weather. I know our camp gives us an advantage. In the early morning, when I am watching deer at the end of their feeding cycle, I always hear vehicles filled with deer hunters coming down the nearby gravel road from the resorts and cabins. Too late. We always talk about our newest gloves, underwear, outerwear and such like it is critical -- because it is. We all have great cots and sleeping bags. We eat like kings: BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Steak, Spaghetti, Lasagna, and so on. We all use bolt action 7mm Magnum rifles. You won't find us in the smoky bars in the evening. This book by Dr. Nordberg covers all the essentials of tools and equipment. Hey, it is in stock! Order yourself a copy. When you consider how much you have invested in your equipment, what is another 10 bucks?

Table of Contents:

Author's Introduction

PART I: Mid-Hunt Cruising
The Answer to an Age-old Question
The Final Cog
Wolf Hunt Stage I: Cruising in Search of Vulnerable Prey
Cruise Research
Application to Hunting by Humans
Definition
Step 1: Scout Thoroughly Pre-Season
Step 2: Establish a Cruise Trail
Step 3: Develop a Non-Hunting Style of Cruising
Step 4: Cruise While Whitetails are Bedded
Step 5: Cruise Daily
What to Look for While Mid-Hunt Cruising
Identifying Fresh Tracks and Droppings on the Fly
Step 6: Select Two Stand Sites and Approaches
A Final Tip
The Payoff

PART II: Tools of Regularly Successful Whitetail Hunting
and How to Use Them
What Do I Need?
Some Guidelines for Selecting Gear for Whitetail Hunting
Tools That Improve Hunting Success and How to Use Them
Well-Conditioned Legs
A Good Night's Sleep
Good Food
Non-Alarming Odor
Double Nutrition
Favorite Hot Meals
Self-Sufficiency
Flexible Lunch Hours
Preserving Wholesomeness
Quick and Easy
Comfort and Hunting Success
Comfort Provided by Clothing
Underwear
Footwear
Pants
Shirts
Hunting Coat
Proper Size
Adequate Warmth
Quietness
Adequate Pockets
Non-Reflective Surfaces
Washable
Removable Hood
Headwear
Handwear
Handwarmers
An Insulated Bag
Pest-Proof Clothing
A Hunting Seat
Safety
Deep-Tread Boots
A Secure Elevated Stand
Is That Deer Safe to Handle?
The Deadly Duo: Lost and Hypothermia
A Chain of Deadly Mistakes
Tools of Survival and How to Use Them
Proper Clothing
An Extra Pair of Warm Socks
An Extra Pair of Warm Gloves or Mittens
A Flashlight, Extra Batteries and Extra Bulb
A Belt Knife
A Plastic Sheet
A Twenty-Foot Rope
Matches in a Waterproof Container
A Box of Bullets and a Police Whistle
A Map and Pocket Compass
Toilet Tissue
A Can of Pop
Food
A Pad of Paper and a Pencil
First Five Steps to Survival
Survival Camp
How to Insure a Quick Rescue
A Whitetail Hunter's Guide to Treating Hypothermia in the Field
Unerring Navigation While Hunting Whitetails
Navigating via Landmarks
Navigating via Compass and Map
Navigating via Natural Phenomena
Familiar Trails
Trail Markers
Using a Flashlight
Measuring Distances Via a Watch
Putting It All Together
Locating an Area Inhabited by a Desirable Quarry -- References
Effective Hunting Methods -- References
Benefits of Using a Stool and Camo Headnet
Eliminating Ruinous Odors of Stuff
Lures Today
Identifying a Quarry
Harvesting a Quarry
An Easy Target
Where to Aim at a Whitetail
An Unobstructed Shooting Window
Avoiding Discovery
Well-Ingrained Shooting Instincts
A Steady Aim
No-Miss Sights
Recover a Wounded Quarry, if Necessary -- References
Field Dressing -- References
Transporting a Harvested Quarry from the Field
End of the List

Epilogue: A School in the Woods and a Special Thanks

The Whitetail Hunter's Almanac 8th Edition © 1993