New Mule Deer Book: Need your opinions

[robby denning]

Hey fellow mule deer hunters. I'm releasing a book, "Hunting Big Mule Deer: How to Take the Best Buck of Your Life" later this summer.

We're soliciting comments on cover choice AND giving away three copies over on the Rok Blog. Would love to hear from you.

Thanks!

http://www.rokslide.com/easyblog/entry/hunting-big-mule-deer-the-book?fb_ref=Default

 

[Kevin Root]

Awesome Robby. I'm looking forward to getting a copy when it comes out. I enjoy reading your articles and blog. Great news hearing about the new book! God bless.

 

[realunlucky]

Let me know when you can pre order! Black looks the best with its contrast and that dropper buck.

 

[weaver]

I like the center cover.

I would also like to order one asap.

 

[Craig Van Arsdale]

Congrats Robby! Can't wait to get a copy.

 

[Slim Jim]

AWESOME Robby!!! Good for you bud. I can't wait to order one, hell I'll probably buy a couple and give to a couple of buddies of mine that are always trying to pick my brain on hunting mule deer.
I like all covers but I love hunting high country alpine bucks which looks like cover #1. BUT #3 is an incredible buck with a black background which leaves the imagination open to foothills, sage flat or high country.

I'm picking #3

 

[robby denning]

Thanks guys, all the extra eyes are helping.

Slim, depending on how it comes together, I'm planning a "buddy" special when buying two. Thanks!

 

[Bar]

I like the one on the left. It's different, and caught my eye.

Not sure about the signature though. I'd like to see in the same type as the rest of it.

 

[Pistolpete28]

I would also pre- order the book if possible. I like the center cover

 

[Ridgerunner]

Can't wait to order it, I like #3 best, then 2, and finally one. The first one looks dated to me, I'm sure it will be full of great stuff though and hopefully will be released prior to hunting season this year.

 

[bohntr]

#3 cover.....it's a buck of a lifetime (which helps the title) and the black (dark) background allows the photo to "pop" out at you.

 

[live2huntelk]

#3 cover.....it's a buck of a lifetime (which helps the title) and the black (dark) background allows the photo to "pop" out at you.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^beat me to the keyboard.......took the words out of my mouth.......the black background makes the photo "pop"

 

[Scoot]

I probably like the one on the right the best too, but a lot of people take issue with sitting far behind the horns to make them look bigger and it doesn't seem like a good idea to put a pic on the cover that might illicit that kind of reaction to potential buyers. Maybe that doesn't matter, but it does seem like a lot of people get their undies in a bundle over that. I still like cover #3 the best though...

 

[robby denning]

Good input and helpful in making decisions,

Scoot, I've had a few comments on my position in #3 in an attempt to make the buck look bigger. I guess I just don't get it. I'm sitting just behind his centerline leaned against him- my hand is on his shoulder. I like these better than a pose like in #1 as that one seems all hunter and less buck. I want to see their bodies too. You're right, some guys get their shorts in a knot unless you're sitting in front of the deer

Bohntr- always good to hear from you

Ridgerunner, unless we hit a snag, should be out well before hunting season

 

[5MilesBack]

Number 3, but if you use number 2 you need a little more space between "Hunting" and "Big Mule Deer".

 

[Scoot]

I probably like the one on the right the best too, but a lot of people take issue with sitting far behind the horns to make them look bigger and it doesn't seem like a good idea to put a pic on the cover that might illicit that kind of reaction to potential buyers. Maybe that doesn't matter, but it does seem like a lot of people get their undies in a bundle over that.

Robby, just so I'm clear- I wasn't crackin' on the pose. I was just commenting that some people get their panties in a wad about that. It does look like your farther back than you said you were, but I have no doubt what you said is true. Just an observation and a heads up about how I figured some uptight people might respond... To me #3 gets the nod!

 

[good2eat]

#3 -and also looking to order when it's available!

 

[Jason Snyder]

I like #3 the best. #1 and #2 have a definite "old school" flavor to them, and I like them all. However, that buck in #3 is incredible and the contrast with the dark background really sets it off.

 

[Bar]

Yes, #1 has an old school look to it. That's why I like it. I know Robby is a still hunter, and that's as old school as you can get. The point is to sell the book, not the buck on the cover.

 

[JG358]

I like #3 the best