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Using Topographic Maps to Find Deer

Topographic maps and aerial photos can lead you right to the biggest bucks you've ever seen. You just have to know how to use them.

Brad Herndon takes the mystery out of finding deer with maps. Through years of dedicated hunting and careful study of maps and photos, Herndon has perfected the use of maps to find the routes deer travel. And once you know where the deer will be headed you can establish the perfect ambush site.

Maps are often the forgotten link in scouting prime deer habitat. Yet because they show you all the hills, gullies, rivers and ridges, you can learn the lay of the land without walking mile after unproductive mile. Maps won't eliminate the need to get in the woods, but they will tell the best places to start your search for the buck of your dreams.

Herndon also shows hunters how to use the latest Internet and computer technology to personalize any map. Mark your stand locations, the locations of deer sign, even note the best possible wind direction to make your hunt a success.

If you hunt deer, let Mapping Trophy Bucks lead you right to where the big boys hide. The rest is up to you.
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Brad Herndon, published since 1987, writes several articles appearing in a number of popular outdoor publications, including Deer & Deer Hunting, Turkey & Turkey Hunting, Outdoor Life, Petersons Hunting, North American Whitetail, and more.Plus, Brad and his wife are outdoor photographers for Realtree and Advantage camouflages national ads. Brad and his wife live in Brownstown, Indiana.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Krause Publications; Second edition (September 17, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0873495039
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0873495035
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.66 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.29 x 0.57 x 10.86 inches
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MC
5.0 out of 5 stars Tells it like it is....Maybe a little too good!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2003
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This is a great book from start to finish. Hi-quality photos and illustrations along with easy to follow and common sense instructions on where to find the big bucks. My first 5 years hunting, I could count the bucks I saw on ONE hand..not too mention I never filled my tag. Then I started hunting smarter in areas that that this author tells you to look for a buck. I've learned through a lot of hard work and trial and error ( mostly error ) on where to find the big deer, but if I had this book when I first started deer hunting I would have many more trophies on my wall to show for it. I have been able to consistently see and kill deer in the areas that Brad goes over.
Mr. Herndon tells you how to use a topo map and other tools to find these deer. Of course the hunter has to get out into the field to experience the truth of this book, but the book is a GREAT start. It goes over alot of common sense basic stuff such as wind direction and using funnels and other land features to find and catch your buck before he knows of your whereabouts. But common sense basics is what alot of us forget when we go out into the woods. You can't just pick any spot in the woods and hope to find the big guys - you have to exercise common sense. Meanderless wanderings in the woods can get you lucky sometimes but it's much better to have a plan of action and work it. This book is a must have for any deer hunter. I can only hope that my competitive hunting buddies don't buy it, because I want to own the bragging rights over them for years to come. ;)
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AwaitingNovember
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2012
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I am ashamed at my arrogance for having ignored this book for quite some time thinking that I knew all I needed to know about interpreting maps and incorporating them into my hunting strategy. I had already taken a few nice bucks on unfamiliar ground thanks to reading maps, so I pridefully thought there wouldn't be much information for me to glean from Herndon's book.

Boy am I glad I broke down and picked up this book, what a humbling experience reading this book was. The author's knowledge and experience on reading topo/aerial maps and perceiving how deer will use certain terrain and topography is stunning. I am seeing all of my old hunting grounds in new ways. I also feel even more confident in hunting unfamiliar ground.

The quality of the physical book is also second to none, large beautiful illustrations can be found throughout. This is now one of my favorite deer hunting books, and I have read a few shelve's full.

If you think yourself pretty savvy in map reading, don't be like me. Don't wait another week, month, year to buy this book. It is so much more than just telling you how to make sense of those squiggly lines. This is a thorough guide on deer movement and how to hunt them.
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The_Mountaineer
5.0 out of 5 stars THE SOURCE for pre-field scouting.
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2016
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This should be required reading for all whitetail deer hunters! Very informative and technical - which I like. Can NEVER get outdated in my opinion. Helps you pick out spots remotely with the use of today's internet based digital maps and aerial imagery. I wish I had this years ago when I started hunting! It would have saved a lot of time scouting unproductive locations on new turf which is this books greatest feature. Whether looking at new hunting grounds (public land, or private) or even looking at the property you've hunted for years with a new perspective, this book is really THE SOURCE for helping you find potential spots prior to in-field scouting. There's also plenty of good information about technology, hunting setup tactics, hunting the wind, and countless others. Honestly, one of the few MUST HAVE books on hunting whitetailed deer.
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mustangfury
4.0 out of 5 stars Good info but too much detail. It was a dragged out read.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2013
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This book has some great information, but it could have easily conveyed the information effectively in half of the pages. It is worth reading but I found myself skimming through most of the information.

The diagrams have most of the information you need. Most of the text was the author explaining the diagrams in too much detail or telling a story from experience in too much irrelevant detail.

The experience stories were relevant in saying that the author or his wife had successfully hunted the areas suggested. However, the experience stories did not teach much on how to do it by example; most of the stories could be summed up like this: "I did what i suggested in the last paragraph in 1996 and bagged a big buck doing it." They were mostly the same so i skimmed most of them once i figured out the pattern.

I would estimate that half of this book is photos, which makes it a quick read, but the extent of detail makes it boring and dragged out.

It gets 4 stars because the author is definitely a good hunter and the knowledge presented is definitely helpful to anyone who would hunt, but it was a dragged out read.
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JBob006
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for whitetail hunters
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
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Definitely game changer as far as being able to hunt new areas using key features on maps. Read it in 2 days great book.
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Gladmiral
5.0 out of 5 stars Worked for me
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
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Used a strategy from this book and bagged me a biggum
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John Q. Public
3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of FULL page pictures of hunters
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2005
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This book is OK, it is pretty basic unless you are a complete novice at deer hunting. If you know anything about deer you will find the information a little lacking in details. Most of the illustrations are a little oversimplified. For example, in one instance he tells how to approach your stand. Of course the drawing has an arrow showing entry into the woods so as not to cross a deer trail. Well, it generally isn't that simple. A lot of the pages are full page full color pictures of the author and his wife with their deer.

I give it a three because if nothing else it makes you aware of another tool to use to find deer. But as an experienced hunter I have been using GPS, TOPO, satellite images for years. As soon as GOOGLE Earth gets more detailed for my hunting area this should make scouting all the easier. If you are new to hunting get the book. If you've been at it awhile, it's ok. Nothing really new.
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alexhong2580
5.0 out of 5 stars good read
Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2018
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easy read, good read, gain a lots information, I like it
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