Successful whitetail hunting is not just luck. And although the white-tailed deer is the most abundant and sought-after of North America's big game, a mature buck is among the most elusive quarries in the world. Specialized hunting skills are necessary to pursue this secretive animal. In the L.L. Bean Deer Hunting Handbook, author Judd Cooney draws upon his years of experience hunting whitetails and passes valuable tactics and strategies on to you. Including such topics as reading tracks and droppings, to understanding buck behavior and habitat, to choosing the right guns and gear for the hunt at hand, to proper placement of tree-stands, to tips on bowhunting, and much more, The L.L. Bean Deer Hunting Handbook is the perfect hunting guide, whether you're preparing for your first hunt or setting your sights on that trophy buck of a lifetime. You'll come away with a wealth of deer-hunting knowledge that you can use in your own hunting.