Elk Hunter's Bible - Hardcover

Zumbo, Jim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 088317250X ISBN 13: 9780883172506

Publisher: Stoeger Pub Co, 2003

Synopsis

The North American elk, or wapiti, is highly prized by wildlife enthusiasts and hunters. Restored populations of these creatures provide opportunities for elk hunters across North America. In Elk Hunter’s Bible, Jim Zumbo, one of the leading authorities on hunting elk, looks at every aspect of this exciting sport from hunting methods to how to pack an elk out of the field. Elk Hunter’s Bible provides a wealth of information about selecting equipment, planning hunting trips, understanding elk behavior, finding prime hunting locations and much more.

About this title

About the Author:

Jim Zumbo is the full-time hunting editor for Outdoor Life and has published more than a thousand articles in major outdoor magazines. He has written 21 books and is recognized as an award-winning outdoor photographer. Zumbo is acclaimed as one of the foremost authorities on North American big game hunting. He is a member of the Boone & Crockett Club, and works in the forestry and wildlife biology field. He lives near Cody, Wyoming, and serves on the board of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Review:

If you're serious about putting together an elk hunt, this is the book for you. Jim Zumbo's new tome covers the breadth of elk hunting, and aside from the chapters you'd expect on rifle/cartridge selection, calling and the like, the author offers extensive advice on planning and executing an elk hunt. There's a terrific overview of western elk states, complete with color maps showing public land. -- Peterson's Hunting, July 2005

Jim Zumbo's done it again! This book on elk hunting is the culmination of Zumbo's experiences after more than 30 years of elk hunting. This book is for beginners and experienced hunters alike, with behaviour, food, breeding patterns and animal movement all explored in 160 pages of elk hunting. With full colour photography throughout, this book will hold a prime spot on your bookshelf. -- BC Outdoors Hunting & Shooting, 2004

Zumbo, the longtime hunting editor for Outdoor Life magazine has written what may become the Bible for elk hunters. This man lives in the west, hunts in several states and Canadian provinces for elk, and it's what he is best known for... well, elk hunting and a tremendous store of hard earned knowledge about hunting other species. It's easy to tell when someone is writing about their favorite topic: the skill and know how shines like a beacon. Zumbo comes by his knowledge by having degrees in forestry and wildlife biology. He knows what makes elk tick, and why and when they do some of the things they often do. This book is filled with not only historical facts but the how-to and where-to information hunters need to plan a western elk hunt. He covers elk biology, where to hunt them, planning a hunt, how to hunt elk on a budget, firearms and muzzleloaders, optics, bowhunting and other gear, calls and calling, seasons, hunting the backcountry, how to avoid getting lost, and a very interesting chapter titled: Trophy bull or easy elk?... Zumbo should be called Mr. Elk. He knows how to hunt these animals at almost any altitude, and his advice is clear and understandable. He can help make any hunting a success by reading and studying this book. It has all the tips and tricks one needs to shoot an elk. Beautiful color photos grace this hardcover book, and it's one you'll need when planning a hunt. -- David Richey, The Outdoor Review; August 10, 2004

About this edition

• Publisher: Stoeger Pub Co
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 088317250X
• ISBN 13: 9780883172506
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160