*This list was updated on February 22, 2020. I will try to add more hunting books as I read them.
Books for All Hunters
“Packed with fantastic photos, Petersen’s Hunting Guide to Big Game reads like an expanded edition of one of Petersen’s hunting magazines. The sections are nicely organized and cover pronghorn to predators, with various tips and opinions on firearms, optics, and special draw areas interspersed throughout.” –The Hunting Mom
Read full review of Petersen’s Hunting Guide to Big Game HERE
“The traditional hook-and-bullet story involves an angler or a hunter, a measure of expertise, and the pursuit of fish or game. By story’s end the author is usually describing landed fish or downed prey, and has rewarded readers along the way with field tips and knowledge. In Should the Tent Be Burning Like That?, Bill Heavey takes a different approach, dispensing with the expertise and instead rewarding readers with madcap storytelling, laughter, commiserative cringing, but most of all a manic and contagious enthusiasm.” –Garden & Gun
“Award-winning author Dr. Valerius Geist shares his up close and personal observances, as well as his extensive knowledge of one the most captivating animals in North America in one of the be. Astounding photos accompany valuable insight and make Elk Country a must-read for run-of-the-mill elk hunters and el
“Revelatory . . . With every chapter, you get a history lesson, a hunting lesson, a nature lesson and a cooking lesson. . . . Meat Eater offers an overabundance to savor.” 
“In this vivid celebration of the Old West, Roosevelt recounts his ranching adventures in the Dakota Badlands of the 1880s. Beautifully illustrated with 65 black-and-white illustrations by Remington, Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail portrays a vanished way of life, the thrill of the roundup, Indian encounters, hunting bighorn sheep, bronco busting, and much more.” –Editorial review
“A Hunter’s Fireside Book, originally published in 1972, is a timeless celebration of the hunting and outdoorsman lifestyle. For decades, Gene Hill’s articles and books have captured the spirit of the outdoors in a way that inspires and entertains millions of readers. Hill writes with a deft wit and a rich nostalgia for days past. The bond between a man and his gun, a man and his dog, and a man and his woods, is unlike any other. Hill uses humor, wisdom, and passion to give voice to experiences, memories, and loves shared by so many sportsmen for their craft, their pastime, their l
“In Wild Men, Wild Alaska professional hunting and fishing guide and outfitter Rocky McElveen tells the stories of his own adventures as well as those of some of his well-known clients. The book takes readers directly into the Alaskan bush, and shares the intense challenges of a maje
Cookbooks
“From the host of the television series and podcast MeatEater, the long-awaited definitive guide to cooking wild game, including fish and fowl, featuring more than 100 new recipes—The Meateater Fish and Game Cookbook is the perfect holiday gift for the hunter in your life.” –Amazon description
“There is no reference that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle and dedication to responsibly harvesting everything antlered like Buck, Buck, Moose. As a chef and outdoors enthusiast I have been searching for a complete guide from hunt to table. It has now arrived.” –Bryan Voltaggio, Top Chef fina
books by women who hunt
“An autobiography of growth, change, determination, and beliefs of an amazing woman….Yes, I Hunt is a book on life and transitions which far exceeds the target audience of hunters.” –Jerry Barnhart
“In Taking Aim, Eva tells a very personal story of choosing the less-traveled path to a rewarding life in outdoor pursuits like hunting and fishing. For her, as her millions of fans can attest, that has meant hunting as a way of
“While I don’t agree with all of the author’s viewpoints, I do appreciate her heartfelt and honest sharing of what many hunters experience but don’t usually talk about. Lily Raff McCalou’s transition from New York film producer to Oregon hunter compels readers to think deeply about the food on their plates and their role in how it got there. For new hunters especially, Call of the Mild addresses such questions as, ‘How will I feel when I kill something?’ and ‘Can one be both an environmentalist and a hunter?’. –The Hunting Mom
books for bowhunters
“For Hill, the longbow was not a “primitive” weapon but a sophisticated one, and in every chapter of this exciting book he measures hi
“Crimson Arrows: A Bowhunting Odyssey is written from the heart and soul of a bowhunter. Spanning three decades of his adventures, Eyad Yehyawi takes you through the emotions, heartbreaks, and successes from his earliest years in Iowa, to physically and psychologically challenging backcountry hunts in Alaska and Canada, to a breathtaking African safari. Every setback and missed opportunity is revealed, along with the rewards earned through hard work and perseverance. Through these 27 stories, Eyad defines his passion for the outdoors, including the disappointments and mishaps, sleepless nights and tears, and a few instances where dea
“Chuck Adams is the world’s best known and most widely published bowhunter and the only bowhunter to complete three Grand Slams on American deer. Now enthusiasts can learn the secrets to his success as Gregg Gutschow reveals how Adams makes and breaks bowhunting records and has successfully bowhunted just about every game animal in the world. In Life at Full Draw, readers will experience a true sense of adventure, as well as learn the secrets of this bow master.” –Amazon description
books on shooting
“The Hunter’s Guide to Ballistics is a complete and fully illustrated digest written specifically fo
“Learning how to reloading ammunition can be a daunting task. Technical manuals and books full of arcane data can make the subject mysterious and overwhelming. No more! The Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition teaches the subject in a fun, easy-to-understand, and safe manner.” –Amazon description
devotional books by hunters for hunters
“Steve Chapman, avid hunter and bestselling author of A Look at Life from a Deer Stand (more than 300,000 copies sold), has a gift for gleaning faith lessons from the glories of creation. This pocket-sized gathering of devotions, handsomely bound in a soft, suede-like cover, invites readers to join in the thrill of the pursuit, the celebration of nature, and the enjoyment of God’s presence. Each devotion begins with the inspiration of a Scripture verse and closes with the stillness of a prayer. Readers will be excited by the application of biblical wisd
“In this collection of short stories with big lessons, Zeke uses simple times in the woods to speak to issues of life and Christian maturity. It is first and foremost a book about devotion, but it sure is fun to find those lessons packaged in a format I can identify with so well. I would recommend In Pursuit to any outdoorsman.” – Bill Winke, outdo
hunting books for kids
“In Grace Goes Bowhunting, the author uses her own extensive hunting experience to paint a realistic picture of what a young girl’s first day in the field might look like. The main character, Grace, begins her first deer-hunting venture on a cold, dark morning with her mom as her guide. Grace is eager to put the archery skills she’s been honing to the test. As the day unfolds, she experiences the 
y to get your future hunter ready for the woods!” –ADVENTURESS MAGAZINE
“Are you ready to learn about hunting in an ULTIMATE way? The Outdoor IQ’s Ultimate Hunting Guide Just for Kids includes 84 pages of fun, full color pages that are full of ULTIMATE facts, tips and techniques. You will learn about game animals, their habitats and exciting tips on how to get close and hunt these wild animals. You will learn how to scout for turkey and deer to find where they are hiding. You will also learn how to bring in deer and coyotes close by using calls. The Ultimate Hunting Guide also includes basics of using trail cameras and ground blinds; 
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