Could this guy author a succesful book on buck hunting?

I find most articles and books about deer hunting to be pretty much the same recycled information used over and over.

So, it takes a lot to get me to buy something.

 

Say the area he hunts has very poor genetics and just does not produce sexy racks....most would hardly go over 100 inches.

If he were killing deer like I described in my original post, would you consider him a "qualified" big buck hunter who had interesting knowledge to share, or would you discard his knowledge because he has not killed bucks that make your mouth drool and open upon viewing?

 

Selling books is like selling fishing lures, the lures don't have to catch fish, they have to catch fishermen.

This guy might be the best thing since rubber worms, but he lacks the catalyst to receive serious consideration in a very competitive and limited field.

The deers limited antler size and his "Goober says hey" looks are going to limit the success of this endeavor. But you have to remember someone made a fortune selling "pet rocks" so if his hearts in it I say go for it.

 

That buck would be the most sickly looking 3 1/2 I have ever seen if it were in my area. Not just the rack but the body size looks very immature to me.

 

For this discussions sake, the deer pictured is a 3.5 year old buck. That is what I wrote in my first post. I just used the type of buck in the picture as a representative buck for this post.


This guy might be the best thing since rubber worms, but he lacks the catalyst to receive serious consideration in a very competitive and limited field.

So the catalyst to being regarded as a person with knowledge about killing mature bucks is.....the hunter has to be killing huge bucks?

 

Tiffany Lakosky is the best example I know of to explain what I'm saying. Her success is directly related to her looks and the huge bucks she kills, thats what sells.

And I don't mean to take anything from her, she is hard working , humble and very successful. My point is your friend needs something to stand out in a crowded field.

 

"What if" the guy was killing 5.5 or 6.5 (with smaller racks because of locale) each year instead of 3.5? Would that make a difference?

I would think if the guy is killing above the average for his area each year that he would know his stuff...wouldn't he?

 

If this was a post on a "contest thread" Which one would generate more replies??

3.5 year old buck



5.5 year old buck

 

define successful book? I don't see many hunting books making it on the NY Times bestseller list... If he writes something different than 99% of the magazine articles, TV shows, and books already out there, then it might catch on. The big thing is getting published. Most people have no idea what it takes to get published, and it isn't exactly an easy endeavor. if he's looking to get rich and famous, be given his own TV show, etc. out of it, then I say no. But if he gives good info that is even a little different than most, and is just wanting to share his experience with the masses, regardless of whether it sells 1000 or 1,000,000 copies, then yes. Just getting published is an accomplishment that would make it successful in some people's eyes.

 

The problem with the age vs antlers debate is, for the most part (for YOUR specific area) antlers come with age...I know there are exceptions for EVERY rule, but I know in my area a 5.5 is going to be carrying more bone than a 3.5 in the same woodlot. Now a 3.5 here might be bigger than a 5.5 in FLA, but that is kind of irrelevant since I dont even hunt in FLA.

Go for the bigger antlers in your area, and age more often than not comes with it.

I see no need to strive to prove my worthiness in comparison to other areas. I know bigger deer exist elsewhere, but it really doesn't effect or concern me since I don't even hunt there.

a 3.5 120" southern deer is just as impressive to me as a 3.5 135" midwest deer, but I don't really see the need to emphasize the point.

Bigger antlers are more impressive, end o story....but to me, this only applies to the area you are actually hunting.

 

Ok substitute "contest" for "book cover" which one are you more likely to pick-up?

Well 2 things I don't remember anyone saying that and #2 why not just hunt age specific deer???...why do some people believe a deers savy is stored in his "aged" penis?

 

Oh come on GMMAT that was classic..even you were stunned. Don't twist my words..the question was posed to you first. Why do you not just hunt age specific deer, regardless of sex? If age is what makes them a trophy,to you?

 

It's just that your replies are always very broad. Usually putting the masses in a bad light

Three topics today
1. "Some believe a bucks savy is in his antlers"
2. Internet ethics
3) Something about shooting skills

It reads like you hold most hunters in the Catagory of the lowest forms of life.. But rarley do you offer your feelings or thoughts. It's always posed as a broad based question. As soon as it's questioned, the questioner is quickly reduced to defensive therefore guilty, inadequate, inferior, jealous.

So why not about you???

 

Because if age is your idea of a trophy why does it have to be a Buck.. is a 4.5 year old buck smarter than a 4.5 year old doe??

 

Because if age is your idea of a trophy why does it have to be a Buck.. is a 4.5 year old buck smarter than a 4.5 year old doe??

 

If a hunter-author year after year shot 5.5 + year old deer no matter what the rack size is given the genetic differences in any given area I would say knows something that may be a plus to me so yes I would read it. But as others said you got to get people to pick the book up and Big Racks Sell!The cover would need to have a large racked Mature Buck to get that attention.Just to get a book published would be a great accomplishment.
As far as Savvy goes that's all in a deers environment,age and experiences IMO.

 

Interesting.

 

Answered above that very post

They don't all have your Milk-Bone Ankles

 

Hi BOB!

 

Hi-ya T..where ya been?