From the time Rick DeStefanis began hunting deer fifty years ago with a thirty-two-pound Bear recurve bow all the way up to the present, he has gathered the knowledge, facts, and nuances to use in the most focused resource available for deer hunting enthusiasts. In The Philosophy of Big Buck Hunting DeStefanis has concisely crafted a guide that is as easy to read as it is to apply. All the tips and tools at his disposal are presented so the average hunter can assimilate this information into his or her own hunting repertoire quickly and efficiently, including: -Signs -Scouting -Stand placement -Wind direction and Scent control -How to properly approach shooting By unselfishly sharing his knowledge and experience in order to spread his enthusiasm for Whitetail Deer hunting, DeStefanis has produced a guide that is unquestionably the most important companion for those who must hunt high-pressured public land or timber lease land, regardless of skill level. It is a must-have for novice and seasoned hunters alike. Comprehensive, yet not overly burdensome, The Philosophy of Big Buck Hunting is a text of extraordinary importance in its genre that contributes an insight destined to be recognized as one of the best ever. Rick DeStefanis began hunting when he was nine years old with a thirty-two-pound Bear recurve and a handful of mismatched cedar arrows. He now lives in northern Mississippi where he has hunted for the last fifty years.