I would like to say that I am an avid deer hunter that spends 50 or more days a year deer hunting. With that being said, I am always looking for ways to improve my skills. I bought this book because I thought it would teach me how to read topo maps. The book explains the concepts of using topo maps. But does very little to teach you how to use them!! This is still a very good book that a beginner and some experienced hunters can learn from. the books is one of the best books that I have read that explains what kind of terrain to look for, and where to set up your deer hunting stands. I think the book will help you kill more deer. If the book had more on how to read topo maps I would have given it a 5 star rating. After all it is titled mapping trophy bucks.