Dr. David E. Samuel Whitetail Expert Dr. David Samuel spent 30 years as a professor of wildlife management at West Virginia University. Since 1971 he has been the Conservation Editor of Bowhunter magazine, where his Know Hunting column still appears. His writing, speaking engagements and television work are based on his teaching and research experience and study of wildlife, especially deer, plus 57 years as a bowhunter. In 2007 he was inducted into the Archery Hall of Fame. In 2009 he received two lifetime achievement awards for contributions to white-tailed deer management and education from the Southeast Deer Study Group and the Quality Deer Management Association. His latest books are Whitetail Advantage (2008) and Whitetail Racks (2010). What readers are saying about Dave's Whitetail Advantage I started reading your book last night. My biggest problem was to stop reading and save it for later. It is kind of like eating a really good meal. You don't want it to be over too soon. Larry Zach, Wildlife Artist   I love your book Whitetail Advantage. Most of the valuable lessons I have learned about whitetails came while sitting in a tree stand. No one writes about those things except you. That book was full of really good information. It is the best book on deer and deer hunting I have read. Bill Winke, Outdoor Writer Thanks for sending me an autographed copy of your book. I read half of it on my flight up to Ohio and the other half the flight back. I could not put it down. Chuck Sykes, The Management Advantage, TV show. One of the best books I have ever read. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait for Whitetail Racks to come out. There is so much we can learn from you. Keep writing. Rich Walton, Bowhunting.net Half way done with your book and 200 times smarter than I was. I received your book in the mail yesterday and have already read 213 pages. Some of your data reinforces what I already assumed was fact. However, some of the material presented helped explain trends that I’ve witnessed over the years. That in itself is worth the price of admission. This book is one of the most interesting books I have read and from the moment I got it haven't put it down. Without a doubt, the best and most accurate thing I have ever laid my hands on. It is a guide of a lifetime, supported by scientific facts. You did a great job. Thank you. Your book is in a class of its own. There is no other book like it on the market. You have incorporated deer biology findings literature into deer hunting literature. It should dispel a lot of deer hunting myths. Resume Doctorate in Wildlife Biology 30 years experience as wildlife educator Program Coordinator, Wildlife Dept., West Virginia University Serve as Professor Emeritus, since retiring in 1998.

Offices and Boards

• Board of Directors, Chair of Conservation Committee, Pope and Young Club (1991-2002).
• Advisory Board, Westvaco Ecosystem Research Forest, (1996-2002).
• Advisory Board, Bowhunting Safari Consultants, (2002).
• Advisor, National Bowhunter Education Program, (1996-2004).
• Board of Directors, Native American Fish & Wildlife Foundation, (1997-2001).
• Board of Directors, National Bowhunter Education Foundation, (1976-1994).
• President, National Bowhunter Education Foundation, 2 terms, (1984-1988).
• Board, Bowhunters of America, (1989-1993).
• Board, Bowhunters Who Care, (1981-1991).
• Vice-President, American Archery Council, 7 terms, (1984-1997).
• Chairman, Professional Wildlife Management Committee, Archery Trade Assoc., (1987-2004). Active in many areas that affect wildlife management and bowhunting.
• Secretariat, World Bowhunting Union, (1986-1994). Assisted countries in legalization of bowhunting. Met in Denmark in 1987 to help form this Union.
• Along with wildlife biologists with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, conducted the Camp Ripley bow wounding study.
• Worked with the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and the Congressional Bowhunting Task Force in Washington, DC on various projects for bowhunting.
• Advisory Committee for the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program, (1998-2006).

Outdoor Writer

• Conservation Editor, Bowhunter Magazine, 1971-Present
• Know Hunting column, Bowhunter Magazine, 1991-present
• Whitetailed Deer column, Whitetail Journal, 2004-present
• White-tailed Deer column, Petersens' Bowhunting, 1990-1995
• On Your Side column (monthly), Bowhunting News, 1989-1994
• Bowhunting Editor, Pa. Sportsman, 1985-1998
• Has written over 500 articles for numerous magazines since 1970.
• Recent Book Titles
  • Whitetail Advantage: Understand Deer Behavior for Hunting Success
  • Whitetail Racks

Awards

• PSE Conservation Award, 1981
• William H. Wadsworth Award, National Bowhunter Education Foundation, 1995
• Muzzy Tall Man Award, 1999
• SCI World Bowhunting Chapters, Hall of Honor, 2001
• 2001 Special Recognition Service Award, The Wildlife Society
• Lee Gladfelter Memorial Award, Pope and Young Club 2003
• Archery Hall of Fame  2007
• Deer Management Career Achievement Award. SE Section of The Wildlife Society, Deer Committee. 2009
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Quality Deer Management Association, 2009

Dr. Dave's greatest honor. Archery Hall of Fame, inducted Sept. 2007, Hall of Fame Museum at Bass Pro, Springfield, MO.

Dr. Dave with M. R. James, his good friend, fellow member of the hall of fame, and "boss" at Bowhunter magazine for over 35 years.

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