Leo Smith 
Oct. 17, 1992 
Leo N. Smith, 75, Of Market Street, Noxen, Died Saturday At His Home.

Sophie Wnek 
Oct. 15, 1992 
Sophie Wnek, Of Raritan Street, Union Beach, N.j., Died Thursday At Home.

By GEORGE SMITH; Times Leader Outdoors Editor
 Sunday, October 18, 1992 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page: 12C QUICK WORDS: DEER 





Like the men and women who hunt them, trophy whitetail deer are a special
breed. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 They possess a special determination, and have undergone an uncommon
education. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; They understand the effects of weather and hunting pressure. They respond
to phases of the moon, and understand how seasonal variances affect their
bodies. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 But unlike hunters, whitetail deer cannot read. And that's good news
because David Morris' new book, Hunting Trophy Whitetails, would do more to
turn the tables in favor of trophy deer than any other book in print. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Hunting Trophy Whitetails is a remarkable book written by one of the
country's top whitetail authorities. Morris, the former editor of North
American Whitetail magazine, is uniquely qualified to write this volume. He
calls on more than 20 years experience as a hunter, editor and game manager to
reveal exactly what it takes to bag that trophy of a lifetime. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The book is arranged logically. First, Morris defines what he means by a
"trophy" deer. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 He says that any buck at least 3 years old with antlers large enough to
rank among the best in any given geographic area constitutes a trophy. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 That logic sets the stage for what follows. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 First, Morris takes you through the educational process whitetails must
endure to attain trophy status. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Morris' explanation of that maturing process -- and the "training" that
goes along with it -- can help a hunter better understand his quarry. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The book explains how age, nutrition and genetics affect whitetails. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 In an age when many authors claim to be experts on whitetail behavior,
Morris truly towers above the rest. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Chapters on deer movement, weather factors, seasonal activity patterns and
whitetail breeding periods will serve as solid references for hunters as well
as biologists for many years to come. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Morris considers the "rut" fully in four chapters. He breaks the rut into
four distinct periods -- the pre-rut, the scraping period, the breeding
period, and the post-rut -- and details how each of these cycles influence
whitetail behavior. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Morris fills an entire section of Hunting Trophy Whitetails with
information on how to become a trophy buck hunter. He considers how resources
such as topographic maps and aerial photographs reveal food sources and
bedding areas, and how stretches of timber can produce bottlenecks and
barriers. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Lastly, Morris' book considers top deer cartridges and rifles, and the
scopes and binoculars that can spell success or failure. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The book's 524 pages are virtually packed with information of value to
trophy hunters. The 225 black and white and color photographs are striking;
they complement the fine work Morris has done and will stir the spirits of
deer hunters. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Hunting Trophy Whitetails is one of the most satisfying, educational books
on the subject of deer hunting I have ever read. It's destined to become a
classic among those who are -- or wish to become -- members of that elite
group which pursues trophy deer. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Hunting Trophy Whitetails sells for $36, plus $3.50 shipping and handling.
Write to Venture Press, P.O. Box 1689, Bigfork Montana, 59911. Call
1-800-826-6071 for credit card orders.

`trophy Whitetails' Hits The Mark