I recently decided to reread a book I took from my Grandpa's estate. The books title is: The Mule Deer; In Search of Big Heads.
It has been close to a decade since I have cracked the cover. As I read the book again I was amazed at the dedication and how much really hasn't changed when it comes to chasing big bucks. When in a particularly remote or difficult area I always like to think about those who might have stood where I am standing. I can only assume some of the passionate readers of this book are the ones who left behind the occasional 358 Win Mag or 30'06 cases found when I've been standing in the middle of nowhere.
As best I can tell the book was written in the early 1960s.
Knowing my Grandfather's hunting pedigree, having seen his trophy's, and having heard his stories. I have no doubt that he would be a hardcore Rokslider if he was still with us. Just his desire to purchase this book and keep it for thirty years shows where his hunting passions were.
Proper habitat stewardship was a main tenant of this book and are very important when seeking that 200" plus buck. I also thought that it was interesting the author emphasized weight several times in the book. I'm lead to believe these sportsman enjoyed and relied upon venison more than many of us today.
I particularly like the emphasis in the book about getting into the Back Country to find a big buck.
Emphasis on building ones skills and being physically prepared were taught through out.
Funny we are still talking about getting the best clothes. Make sure to point this snippet out to the wife.
It has been close to a decade since I have cracked the cover. As I read the book again I was amazed at the dedication and how much really hasn't changed when it comes to chasing big bucks. When in a particularly remote or difficult area I always like to think about those who might have stood where I am standing. I can only assume some of the passionate readers of this book are the ones who left behind the occasional 358 Win Mag or 30'06 cases found when I've been standing in the middle of nowhere.
As best I can tell the book was written in the early 1960s.
Knowing my Grandfather's hunting pedigree, having seen his trophy's, and having heard his stories. I have no doubt that he would be a hardcore Rokslider if he was still with us. Just his desire to purchase this book and keep it for thirty years shows where his hunting passions were.Proper habitat stewardship was a main tenant of this book and are very important when seeking that 200" plus buck. I also thought that it was interesting the author emphasized weight several times in the book. I'm lead to believe these sportsman enjoyed and relied upon venison more than many of us today.
I particularly like the emphasis in the book about getting into the Back Country to find a big buck.
Emphasis on building ones skills and being physically prepared were taught through out.
Funny we are still talking about getting the best clothes. Make sure to point this snippet out to the wife.
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