Jason Aldean had just been turkey hunting at Luke Bryan 's farm last week. Then, when he was done, he called into a Sacramento radio station and talked about how hot he isn't. When the DJs at KNCI tell him a lot of women think he's hot, Aldean shares his theory on why that is.
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OFFSTAGE: Nine Minutes With Jason Aldean
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While hunting for morels, foragers discovered inspirational green garlic - Pioneer Press
HUNTING NEWS - Google News16 May 2012 | 10:41 amWhile hunting for morels, foragers discovered inspirational green garlicPioneer PressBy Joe Gray The scent of green garlic reminds me of tromping through woods and farm fields this spring on a quest for morels (ultimately a middling success, but fun, nonetheless, for the hunt). Thin wild onions (or leeks, we weren't quite sure) grew -
Tree Stand Safety
About.com Hunting / Shooting15 May 2012 | 2:29 amAm I overdoing tree stand safety? Nah. Safety is important, and really needs to be addressed. There are right and wrong ways to use stands - and there are many stands in the world that should be avoided altogether. I have spent a large portion of my life suspended above the ground awaiting deer and other game, and I haven't fallen yet. I guess I must be doing something right......Read Full Post -
Detroit Groundskeeper Fired for Finding a Handgun and Turning it Over to Police
Black Bear Blog16 May 2012 | 12:26 pmThis time it appears the police are not acting like the Gestapo but the Wayne County Department of Public Services near Detroit, Michigan certainly is. According to Fox News, John Chevilott, a groundskeeper who works for the Wayne County Department of Public Affairs, discovered a loaded handgun on property he and a crew were mowing. He called the police, told him of his discovery and waited for them to arrive. They didn’t by the time he had to leave. Chevilott, took the gun home and later went to the police station to turn it in. He was later fired because of a policy the county has… -
Four Reasons Hunting Really Matters in the 2012 Elections Apr25 by Jeremy Rine
HuntingLife Blogs26 Apr 2012 | 12:41 amUnfortunately the vast majority of elected officials are not hunters. So it is up to sportsmen to convince them why they should care about our issues. Of course there are roughly 20 million hunters in America, so that is a huge start. But what about the many candidates for office who represent areas where we just don’t have a lot of sportsmen and women? If you live in one of these places you need to be armed with some good reasons why your elected official should care about hunting. For many of them, hunting just doesn’t seem like a big deal. …
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While hunting for morels, foragers discovered inspirational green garlic - Pioneer Press
16 May 2012 | 10:41 amWhile hunting for morels, foragers discovered inspirational green garlicPioneer PressBy Joe Gray The scent of green garlic reminds me of tromping through woods and farm fields this spring on a quest for morels (ultimately a middling success, but fun, nonetheless, for the hunt). Thin wild onions (or leeks, we weren't quite sure) grew -
Miss. authorities hunting highway killer say motorist can call 911 if they're ... - Washington Post
16 May 2012 | 10:01 amMiss. authorities hunting highway killer say motorist can call 911 if they're Washington PostJACKSON, Miss. — As they search for suspects in two highway killings, authorities in northwest Mississippi are urging drivers to use caution when approached by any vehicle with flashing blue lights. Investigators said Monday that two people shot along and more » -
Hunt Smart -- Fish Hard - Chatham Star Tribune
16 May 2012 | 9:40 amHunt Smart -- Fish HardChatham Star TribuneI know when hunting season is in, for the most part that is all I think about. When fishing season is in, for the most part that is all I think about. It is like when bow season comes in I do very little fishing and when deer season is over I do little -
MMA Roundtable: Zombie Hunting, Grand Prix Importance, More - MMA Fighting
16 May 2012 | 9:06 amMMA Roundtable: Zombie Hunting, Grand Prix Importance, MoreMMA FightingBy Mike Chiappetta - Senior Writer May 16, 2012 - The "Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung is the talk of the MMA world on Wednesday morning. Pound-for-pound, he might be the most exciting fighter alive. He certainly has a legitimate argument for it, and more » -
Bargain Hunting May Lead To Early Strength On Wall Street - U.S. Commentary - NASDAQ
16 May 2012 | 7:59 amBargain Hunting May Lead To Early Strength On Wall Street - U.S. CommentaryNASDAQBargain hunting is likely to contribute to any early strength on Wall Street, with some traders looking to pick up stocks at reduced levels following the recent weakness in the markets. The losses seen on Tuesday pulled the major averages down to new and more »
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OFFSTAGE: Nine Minutes With Jason Aldean
16 May 2012 | 12:00 pmJason Aldean had just been turkey hunting at Luke Bryan 's farm last week. Then, when he was done, he called into a Sacramento radio station and talked about how hot he isn't. When the DJs at KNCI tell him a lot of women think he's hot, Aldean shares his theory on why that is. -
Councilman on New Deer Hunting Map: 'This is Just Dumb'
16 May 2012 | 6:55 amTwo weeks after Councilman David Kos provided a map showing 17 parcels that qualify for hunting under the proposed bow hunting legislation now being reviewed, another map was released by Councilman Rob James . -
Billy Frank Mettlen
16 May 2012 | 2:51 amBilly Frank Mettlen passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City, TX. -
Nugent Kicks Off New "Deer Talk Now" Web Show
15 May 2012 | 5:11 pmLongtime hunter, outspoken conservationist and legendary rock star Ted Nugent will be the first guest on Wednesday's inaugural "Deer Talk Now," a live talk show about whitetail deer from Deer & Deer Hunting. -
Poaching Threatens Malaysia's Tiger Conservation Goals
15 May 2012 | 3:01 pmSo far, for Malaysia, which had an estimated 500 wild tigers, the goal is proving more difficult than previously expected - and poaching is, not surprisingly, one of the major challenges.
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About.com Hunting / Shooting
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Tree Stand Safety
15 May 2012 | 2:29 amAm I overdoing tree stand safety? Nah. Safety is important, and really needs to be addressed. There are right and wrong ways to use stands - and there are many stands in the world that should be avoided altogether. I have spent a large portion of my life suspended above the ground awaiting deer and other game, and I haven't fallen yet. I guess I must be doing something right......Read Full Post -
How to Use Tree Stands Safely
14 May 2012 | 3:50 amIt's no secret that at this time of year, most hunters aren't using their stands. It is, however, a great time to take a close look at the way we use our stands, what we should and shouldn't be doing with them, and checking them to be sure they'll be safe for next season. Staying safe is important - so let's do it!...Read Full Post -
Review: Swedish FireSteel 2.0 Scout
10 May 2012 | 3:16 amWhen it comes to making fire, this is definitely a classic. Take some steel and some flint... rub them together in just the right way, and you get sparks. With some tender loving care, those sparks can be made into a fire. I did happen to discover that I prefer the one-handed approach of some other fire starters such as Sparkie and BlastMatch, but the Swedish FireSteel is very popular and there has got to be a reason for that....Read Full Post -
Review: WetFire Tinder Cubes
9 May 2012 | 3:30 amI watched this stuff demonstrated at the SHOT Show one year, and I thought it was great. Extremely lightweight stuff, it lit afire very easily and burned like the devil. The real clincher was when he would light it while it was floating in water - and then pick it up immediately after dousing the flame, when it was cool to the touch. Pretty dang impressive - but when I tested it at home, it was a different story......Read Full Post -
Profile of Ruger Old Model Blackhawk
8 May 2012 | 5:54 amJust after the middle of last century, a company called Sturm, Ruger turned out its first centerfire firearm - and this was it. The timing and price were both just about right to make this gun a roaring success, and it has been one for quite a while now. Even though the original old model was replaced after less than twenty years with the New Model, the old model gun continues to be very popular. That probably has to do with the smoothness of the action and the indexing of the cylinder, among other things......Read Full Post
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Black Bear Blog
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Detroit Groundskeeper Fired for Finding a Handgun and Turning it Over to Police
16 May 2012 | 12:26 pmThis time it appears the police are not acting like the Gestapo but the Wayne County Department of Public Services near Detroit, Michigan certainly is. According to Fox News, John Chevilott, a groundskeeper who works for the Wayne County Department of Public Affairs, discovered a loaded handgun on property he and a crew were mowing. He called the police, told him of his discovery and waited for them to arrive. They didn’t by the time he had to leave. Chevilott, took the gun home and later went to the police station to turn it in. He was later fired because of a policy the county has… -
New Rules For Secret Service Agents
16 May 2012 | 8:08 amThe Secret Service issued new rules of conduct for Agents Friday. They can no longer get drunk, procure hookers or go to strip bars. The rules say that from now on, if agents feel compelled to engage in such behavior, they can run for public office like everyone else. -
Open Thread – May 16, 2012
16 May 2012 | 7:41 amPlease use this open thread to post your ideas, comments and information about issues not directly related to the content of articles published on the Black Bear Blog. Thank you. -
Open Thread – May 15, 2012
15 May 2012 | 6:42 amPlease use this open thread to post your ideas, comments and information about issues not covered on the Black Bear Blog. Thank you. -
Volvo Car Company Portrays Wolf in a Bad Light
14 May 2012 | 12:00 pmOk, where are the demented wolf lovers and animal rights idiots? Why aren’t they boycotting Volvo and raising a big stink of their portrayal of the “big bad wolf”. Sure, the wolf seemingly cowers and backs down from the ferociousness of the revving motor but doesn’t both of these images depict the wolf in negative ways that wolf lovers have for so long fought against, i.e. that wolves are loving creatures, not vicious and snarling as shown in this video ad?
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HuntingLife Blogs
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Four Reasons Hunting Really Matters in the 2012 Elections Apr25 by Jeremy Rine
26 Apr 2012 | 12:41 amUnfortunately the vast majority of elected officials are not hunters. So it is up to sportsmen to convince them why they should care about our issues. Of course there are roughly 20 million hunters in America, so that is a huge start. But what about the many candidates for office who represent areas where we just don’t have a lot of sportsmen and women? If you live in one of these places you need to be armed with some good reasons why your elected official should care about hunting. For many of them, hunting just doesn’t seem like a big deal. … -
Hunting Alaska On your Own - Part 3 by M. Scotty Lamkin
20 Apr 2012 | 1:15 amHunting in Alaska is not like any other hunting you have done before. You can imagine getting around Africa in a Land Rover with a slew of packers. You can imagine getting on a horse in Montana and hunting the Bitteroot country. BUT, what most of you cannot imagine is what you are in for when you hunt in Alaska's remote bush country! The simplest oversights, mistakes or errors can magnify quickly in the Alaskan Bush-there’s no one around to help if you need it AND In Grizzly/Brown Bear country you slipped down a notch on the food chain! This is the place you have all dreamed and… -
he New Carbon Express Precision Nock- Something You Probably Never Considered! b Tim Herald
17 Apr 2012 | 9:41 amI will be the first to admit, unless I was considering a lighted hunting nock, I have never given any thought to the kind of nock that was on my arrows. That is a piece of equipment that most of us never consider, and we simply go with whatever comes with our arrows upon purchase. I recently sat down with Rob Eastman, owner of Carbon Express, and he really enlightened me on just how important a high quality nock can be. Our conversation started when I found out CX had developed and released their new Precision Nock, and I simply wanted to know why and how it was different. Rob… -
Hunting Alaska on Your Own-Part 2 by Scotty Lamkin
15 Apr 2012 | 5:52 pmI've always felt bad for Lower 48 sport hunters who wanted to come to Alaska and hunt. When they made inquiries about costs, it shot most of them out of the saddle! THIS SHOULD NOT BE THE CASE! Our big game should not be relegated to the wealthy, especially non-resident aliens! Like everywhere else though, it's happened here too. Did you know that most resident Alaskans cannot afford to go on an Alaskan big game hunt! I want to help Lower 48 hunters achieve their "trip of a lifetime" and you need not break the bank or your marriage to do it! FIRST THING you need to realize, that… -
Chasing Spring Gobblers with a Bow by Brandon Wikman
12 Apr 2012 | 9:07 amAvid feather collectors from across the country are buckling the locks to their shotgun case and shoving it back into their closet. Many hunters are looking for the ultimate bowhunting challenge - bird by bow. Hunting turkey with a stick and string is a radically new undertaking that has grown to be a bird-busting bonanza. The turkey hunting population agrees that it's a gobble of a good time and great chance to throw carbon into the vitals of a strutting tom. Natural human instinct enjoys a fresh dare every now and then - an opportunity to defeat the odds, win-big, and put a checkmark on the…
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Maximizing Your Whitetail’s Bone Growth
16 May 2012 | 9:30 amBy Brandon Wikman The obsession of two bone protrusions on a deer’s noggin continues to captivate hunters from around the world. Gnarly antlers have always fascinated me – especially when you are able to have a little control in their overall growth and potential! During growth season, which is basically as soon as deer shed their antlers, the antler is composed of nearly 80% proteins. When antlers begin to harden late in the summer, the antler is comprised of equal parts of protein and mineral. The two most common minerals are calcium and phosphorous. They are both stored in the deer’s… -
Preparing for This Fall
4 May 2012 | 11:15 amBy Brandon Wikman Hunting season only lasts a few months, but whitetail fanatics across the country think about it every single day. Needless to say, there’s plenty of whitetail-work to prepare for already if you want to increase your odds of hoisting a trophy from your gambrel this fall. The mind of a whitetail addict is always in overdrive – whether it’s planting food plots, using Moultrie’s Game Management System during the off-season, setting up treestands, monitoring your herd with trail cameras, and so much more. The work literally doesn’t stop – and as a wise man once said,… -
Moultrie TGM Podcast Episode 049
4 May 2012 | 9:57 amPodcast Powered By Podbean Episode 049 of the "Total Game Management" podcast from Moultrie is up now! You can access the podcast either through iTunes (just search for "Moultrie"), on our podcast website or you can use the player above. Please be sure to review us on iTunes! Welcome to Episode 049! We're creeping up to episode 50, and we're getting warmed up with a great interview with our friend, Justin Martin of The Season. The show is about to kick off its third season, and we're pumped to see new episodes! Keep those entries coming for our Question of… -
Moultrie TGM Podcast Episode 048
27 Apr 2012 | 4:28 pmPodcast Powered By Podbean Episode 048 of the "Total Game Management" podcast from Moultrie is up now! You can access the podcast either through iTunes (just search for "Moultrie"), on our podcast website or you can use the player above. Please be sure to review us on iTunes! Welcome to Episode 048! We have a short show this week because Gene is in Utah on business, but we still have a lot to talk about....Uncle Ted, bowfishing and "hog" hunting are all hot topics this week! Keep those entries coming for our Question of the Week! I've got some more goodies… -
Moultrie TGM Podcast Episode 047
19 Apr 2012 | 4:38 pmPodcast Powered By Podbean Episode 047 of the "Total Game Management" podcast from Moultrie is up now! You can access the podcast either through iTunes (just search for "Moultrie"), on our podcast website or you can use the player above. Please be sure to review us on iTunes! Welcome to Episode 047! Woohoo, we're both off the medication this week and feeling good! We've loaded the show with feel-good stories to celebrate, and we even brought in Mike Mattly, national PR director of Pradco Hunting, to share some good turkey hunting stories with us. Enjoy! Keep…
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Ted Nugent Live – 12:00 CST Today On Deer & Deer Hunting’s New “Deer Talk Now” Online Show
16 May 2012 | 5:41 amToday at 12:00 CST Deer & Deer Hunting will premiere their first episode of “Deer Talk Now”, a one hour interactive online talk show hosted by Dan Schmidt and Brad Rucks of D&DH Magazine. According to D&DH’s website, ”Deer Talk Now will feature special guests, questions from viewers and discussions about new hunting gear, habitat, hunting tactics, deer biology, hunter ethics, issues and more”. All that being said, to kick things off today, Deer Talk Now will feature one heck of a special guest – Ted Nugent! As we all know, a conversation with… -
7 Most Common Trail Camera Mistakes
15 May 2012 | 8:29 amWith antlers quickly sprouting, it’s getting to be that time of year that most people haul their trail cameras out of the closet and back into the woods. I’m certainly going to be deploying my full array of trail cams soon, and my goal this year (as is every year) is to have more big buck pictures and less empty frames, blacked out photos or broken cameras! So with that in mind I reached out to my friends at Moultrie to get a better idea of how I can avoid making the mistakes that lead to these problems. Lucky for us, I was sent some great pointers – so read on for the 7… -
First Impressions of the PSE Dream Season EVO
15 May 2012 | 5:50 amI’ve been a PSE guy for many years – and while I am branching out this year and trying out some other brands, I couldn’t NOT try the premier PSE model for 2012 – the Dream Season EVO. Ever since the original Dream Season EVO was released last year I’ve been dying to get my hands on it – and after hearing a years worth of great things I’m stoked to finally have one to fling some carbon with. From all accounts I’ve heard, this is the smoothest and most shootable of PSE’s speed bows yet – and based on my very earliest impressions it… -
Friday Morning Mashup 5/11/12
10 May 2012 | 11:40 pmAs you may have read already, my turkey season ended with less arrows in my quiver than I started with – but still no dead turkey to show for it. Not how I wanted to season to go, but that’s hunting – right? But now that the thunder chickens are out of the way my attention is squarely turned to food plots, other habitat management and prepping properties for the fall. I imagine that many of you are in a similar boat, so head on out to your properties this weekend, enjoy the weather and start preparing now for a great fall hunting season. In the interim though, we’ve… -
Shoot or Don’t Shoot #4: West Central Illinois
10 May 2012 | 11:26 pmShoot or don’t shoot? That is the question. Today’s buck was photographed in West Central Illinois towards the middle of August last year in a great section of property down there. I can personally attest that there are bigger bucks living on this farm – but at the same time, this deer would certainly catch people’s attention in many other states and areas. So…if this buck came cruising by last fall – what would you have done? Shoot or don’t shoot? (Make sure to share the reasoning behind your decision in the comments section!) Note: There is a poll…
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Bowhunting Blog
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Bowhunting Black Bears
11 May 2012 | 8:50 pmLet’s get right to the point. When you reach “full draw” on an animal that can kill you,if it chooses to do so the intensity level is, to say the least, high. And while a black bear may not seem as ominous as a grizzly or brown bear, the threat of bodily harm still remains. In fact, black bears can prove to be more dangerous simply because of their unpredictability and our own skepticism regarding just how much of a threat they really are. This leads many to let their guard down, thus opening the door for something bad to happen. However, if you find yourself face to… -
NAP Killzone Broadhead Review
9 May 2012 | 7:54 amThe last gear review I wrote was about a quiver which, as I pointed out, is probably one of the least glamorous pieces of equipment you can carry into the field with you. This month we're doing a complete 180 and covering one of the most heatedly debated products in the bowhunting world; the broadhead. The business end of an archer's arrow is often held in high praise when things go well, and damned when they don't. In many eyes it can mean the difference between another taxidermy bill or more than a few sleepless nights. Ah yes, the broadhead is bowhunting's biggest scapegoat. When it comes… -
Del’s Aoudad
8 May 2012 | 10:36 amAs longtime hunting partner, Gene Strei and I completed that last leg of our journey to the Rio Bonito Ranch for the Winter Rendezvous, my cell phone vibrated in the pocket of my jeans causing me to jump. When it was dug out and answered, I recognized the voice of Jody, the daughter of longtime friend and UFFDA hunting partner, Delmer Bentz. In a broken voice she informed me that her dad had passed away quietly in his sleep that morning. Author pictured with Del on their last bowhunt at Ozark Mountain Outfitters in Missouri. -
New Crossbows for 2012
7 May 2012 | 7:46 amEach at the Archery Trade Association Show, the manufacturers from around the world unveil their new products to archery dealers. Crossbows and crossbow accessories are garnering a larger share of the archery market every year and this year there were some wonderful new kids on the block at the trade show in Indianapolis. As a matter of fact, there were so many new models that the ones included here are just some of the more prominent additions to the long and growing list of crossbow options for the horizontal bowhunter. 01-Arrow Precision’s… -
HOW MANY POINTS!?
5 May 2012 | 1:25 pmThese photos were recently sent to us from a gentleman in Colorado Springs. Apparently, this big guy (on the left) has been seen walking the streets on a regular basis. WOW!!! Deer seem to do funny things when they are in velvet; displaying behavior not often seen while in “hard-horn”. This is a perfect example. Three questions come to mind when I look at this photo.1. How many points is this buck actually carrying?2. Would the folks of Colorado Springs frown on someone (me) for hunting within city limits?3. Could a Lone Wolf Assassin fit in one of those…
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Illinois Hunting News
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Trophy buck shot in Illinois still fathering fawns in Louisiana
14 May 2012 | 9:29 pmNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A trophy whitetail buck shot and killed in Illinois is fathering fawns in Louisiana. A half-dozen does are pregnant because hunter Mike Toney remembered a study done years ago at Louisiana State University, called the researcher and drove all night to get the animal’s testicles to him. Though Jesse Saenz is now studying cats for his doctorate, he spent a Sunday in November extracting and freezing deer semen. A total of 16 does were inseminated with semen collected after the buck’s death; six became pregnant and are expected to give birth as early as next… -
Iowa governor signs executive order legalizing lead shot for dove hunting
12 May 2012 | 9:37 amDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad signed an executive order Friday legalizing the use of lead shot in the hunting of doves, rescinding last year’s action by the state Natural Resources Commission. Mourning dove hunters will be able to use lead shot during the 70-day season, which opens Sept. 1. Last year, the commission approved a rule that banned lead shot for dove hunting, concluding it was toxic and contaminates the environment for other animals. The Legislature’s Administrative Rules Review Committee postponed the rule, giving lawmakers a chance to pass a law… -
Young hunters come first at Torstenson Family Youth Conservation Education Center
11 May 2012 | 11:23 amA broken foot wasn’t going to keep 13-year-old Gage White on the sidelines during turkey-hunting season. Rainy weather couldn’t dampen his spirits, either. Instead, he wrapped a garbage bag around his cast, pulled on his camouflage clothes and set out with a guide to find his assigned blind on a dark and rainy late-April morning. Gage was participating in a series of youth hunts held each weekend of the spring wild turkey hunting season at the Torstenson Family Youth Conservation Education Center near Pecatonica in northern Illinois. The 750-acre property, owned and managed by the… -
Missouri spring turkey harvest numbers up slightly
9 May 2012 | 7:34 pmJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Conservation Department says the number of turkeys bagged in the spring hunting season was up more than 5 percent from last year. The department said Monday that hunters checked about 40,400 turkeys during the regular spring season. Conservation department spokesman Joe Jerek says the increase was partly due to a large population of young male turkeys, called “jakes.” Jerek says jakes made up about 28 percent of the birds checked this year. He says the number of turkeys that hatched last year was so high that hunters could see a… -
Ameren to sell land including prime hunting areas
30 Apr 2012 | 7:13 amBANNER - Local sportsmen may gnash their fangs - um, teeth - as they discover some of Fulton County’s prime hunting and fishing land is up for sale. “It’s got world class duck and goose hunting on it,” said Jason Wallingford, owner of United Country-Wallingford Group in Quincy, which will handle the deal. Nearly 1,500 acres north of Duck Creek Power Station is included in the June 13 auction. According to Wallingford, more than 250 acres is covered by water, with the largest single lake at 70 acres. Assembled more than 40 years ago by Central Illinois Light Co., the…
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Hunting Legends Africa
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South Africa Safari – 27 April 2012
2 May 2012 | 11:54 amAfrican Safaris Hunting Legends offers you the best of both opportunities – Eco – Tourism & Hunting Safaris in Africa. 27 April 2012 – 10 May 2012 a 14 day Safari by His Excellency Mr Elias Murr from Lebanon. His Excellency Mr. Elias Murr is one of the most celebrated politicians and International businessmen in [...] -
Hunt – 13 April 2012
20 Apr 2012 | 2:25 pm13 April 2012 – a one day hunt by Denis Sarana & Rost Tkachenko from Russia. Cape Buffalo, Nyala, Kudu & Blesbuck in one day. Read more about the hunt…. -
ANTI HUNTERS HAVE IT WRONG AGAIN
11 Apr 2012 | 3:26 pmTMZ Is Wrong About Donald Trump Jr. and Safari Hunting By Frank Miniter The true story behind Donald Trump Jr.’s safari, the dead elephant, and the media circus that erupted when a photo of him holding the elephant’s severed tail needs to be heard. It says something profound about men, about contemporary media bias and [...] -
TRUMP BROTHERS HUNT – LEGAL
27 Mar 2012 | 5:36 amPlease click on the image above to view just how fantastic Zimbabwe is a destination for Hunters and Tourists alike Trump sons' Zimbabwe hunt legal Read what the Director of Zimbabwe National Parks has to say about the TRUMP Hunt to South Africa in 2010 http://www.huntinglegends.com/wp-content/uploads/scan.pdf It is truly sad how many people have simply [...] -
Media Statement
21 Mar 2012 | 4:01 amMedia statement issued by HUNTING LEGENDS INTERNATIONAL Date: 2012-03-19 HUNTING & CONSERVATION – THE TRUMPS VISIT & HUNT IN ZIMBABWE Management and staff representing HUNTING LEGENDS INTERNATIONAL, an Africa and USA based international safari hunting company and service provider, has noted the extreme response and perhaps, one-sided reaction from private individuals and “concerned” animal rights [...]
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The Gun Shots
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Optics Review: Zen-Ray ED2 20-60x82 Spotting Scope
16 May 2012 | 12:46 pmIf you still think "quality optics" and "China" are mutually exclusive, the first-rate spotter from Zen-Ray will reset your expectations. From its durable magnesium housing to its two-speed focus and big, bright extra-low-dispersion glass, the 82mm scope is built to hunt. It is hefty--nearly 4 pounds--but produces a big, bright, clear image. The Zen handily topped the resolution scoring and edged the Nikon in our low-light test. But it was the hands-on field testing that won over the panelists. Testers praised details such as its stylish, textured housing, smooth 20-60x angled eyepiece, and… -
Optics Review: Swarovski EL Range 8X42 Full-Size Binocular
16 May 2012 | 12:41 pmThere’s nothing new about integrating a laser rangefinder into a binocular, but no one has done it nearly as competently or as elegantly as Swarovski. The EL’s rangefinder includes an angle-compensating feature, making it ideal for mountain hunters and archers. Our 8x42 model acquired targets as distant as 2,000 yards. Optically bright and crisp, and ergonomically balanced, the EL is a joy to use. It’s expensive, but its performance justifies the price. Test ResultsScore: Price: $2,770Optics: APerceived Image: ADesign: A Price/Value: BContact: swarovskioptik.us -
Rifle Scope Review: Oculus 4-16x42
16 May 2012 | 12:36 pmA newcomer to the crowded sporting optics field, Oculus brings a solid, utilitarian scope at a fair price. Our sample, in the versatile 4–16x44 configuration, featured a simple duplex reticle in a 1-inch tube and resettable turrets. Its side focus, a useful amenity for hunters who shoot at varying distances and magnifications, didn’t work well at low powers, and we noted some color fringing in this otherwise capable hunting scope. Test ResultsScore: ★ ★ ★ ½Price: $280Optics/Mechanics: B+Perceived Image: A-Design: B+Price/Value: B+Contact: basspro.com -
Optics Review: Swarovski Companion 8X30 Mid-Size Binocular
16 May 2012 | 12:32 pmThis is one of those rare small-frame binoculars that doesn’t feel small. The Swarovski’s configuration (8x30) is just right for those glassing tasks—bowhunting, turkey hunting, traveling—when a full-size binocular might be too bulky. The Companion’s open, single-hinge frame, mid-point balance, and surprisingly light weight (17.8 ounces) makes one-hand operation a cinch. While the BAK4 glass in the “entry level” Companion is a step below the HD glass found in high-end EL and SLC Swaros, this was easily the clearest and brightest entry in our mid-size… -
Optics Review: Nikon EDG Fieldscope 85 VR 20-60x85 Spotting Scope
16 May 2012 | 12:27 pmBefore you dismiss this serious spotter on the basis of price, know that it’s probably worth every penny. This isn’t an optic for everyone. In fact, its utility is limited to a few very specific pursuits, but for those—big-game guiding, mountain sheep hunting, and long-distance shooting among them—it may well be the perfect tool. The guts of this 6.2-pound scope with a 20–60x eyepiece is crisp EDG glass, but it has been married to a vibration-reduction module with DNA from Nikon’s camera lenses. The result is a dead-steady viewing unit. We were…
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Base Camp Legends
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Ground Shrinkage: It Happens, but Does it Matter?
27 Apr 2012 | 8:10 amThis past week, I filled my 2012 spring bear tag. The tag is a difficult one to draw (for the past 5 years it has been drawing at about a 15% rate) and I filled my tag with a full month left in the season. When I shot the bear from 180 yards away, I was certain that I was shooting a bear of approximate size to the one I’d shot two years prior that checked in at six feet squared. When I found this year’s bear piled up in the brush, however, it became immediately evident that I’d made a gross miscalculation in size. This was a 1 1/2 year old bear and was not close to the six… -
Redemption: How a Missed Opportunity Turned into Success
23 Apr 2012 | 12:18 pmDramatic title for a hunting blog? Probably. Bob Marley had a song before I was born called, “Redemption Song,” and as I hiked up the trail Saturday morning thinking about the three misses last week, I hummed that song to myself in a cheery attempt to give myself an optimistic outlook. Three hours later, I was staring at the moment of truth – a bear at 180 yards through my scope. This was a nearly identical shot that I’d missed three times a week earlier – only this time I was shooting uphill rather than downhill. And this time, I calmed myself enough… -
I Missed
18 Apr 2012 | 4:52 pmI think if I ever get around to writing an auto-biography, after I get over the realization that no one will read it, I will give it the title you see above. It just seems fitting for me. My mother volunteered to watch the kids this past weekend, so my wife was able to tag along on this trip. The last time I took my wife bear hunting with me, I ended up calling in a bear and shooting it at about 120 yards. That was two years ago, and it was the last time I confidently took a shot with my rifle, knowing the end result before I ever pulled the trigger. I’m much more comfortable with a… -
Wolves in Oregon
15 Feb 2012 | 10:06 amWolves have been the plague of the Northwest United States since their introduction in 1995. Spreading at alarming rates, they have pushed beyond the bounds of the mighty Snake River and are now flourishing in Northeast Oregon. Because the wolf problem is relatively new to Oregonians, I find it chilling to listen to the ranchers and hunters talk about the problem because it mirrors the concerns Idahoans in my part of the state had about 5 or 6 years ago. It’s like I’ve gone back in time and am listening to the same fears being realized for the first time. Ranchers are… -
Hunting Genes and Deer Poop
2 Feb 2012 | 10:55 amMy grandfather has a theory that hunting runs in the genes, and looking at the number of children and grandchildren of his that love hunting the same way he does it adds credibility to the theory, for sure. I know I’m thankful that my dad and granddad frequently made an effort to get me outside to enjoy the pursuit of game, and because of that I want to give the same effort for my children. It was with this in mind, as well as the fact that in case hunting is not genetic, I don’t want to take any chances, I decided a few weeks ago that we (of course I mean ‘I’) had spent…
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Outdoors International - Hunting and Fishing Consultants
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Doctors vs Gun Owners
9 May 2012 | 8:51 amInternational Hunting Consultants - Representing Hunters with Proven Hunting OutfittersNot everyone has a gun, BUT almost everyone has doctors. This means you are over 9,000 times more likely to be killed by a doctor as by a gun owner!Doctors vs Gun Owners International Hunting Consultants -
Road Rage African Style… Give Elephants the Right-Of-Way
8 May 2012 | 6:23 amInternational Hunting Consultants - Representing Hunters with Proven Hunting OutfittersDon't pass an elephant on the road... even if you're polite & use your blinker. Watch what happens to this elephant.Road Rage African Style… Give Elephants the Right-Of-Way International Hunting Consultants -
This Ain’t No Bullwinkle… Check Out This Alaska Moose
7 May 2012 | 6:23 amInternational Hunting Consultants - Representing Hunters with Proven Hunting OutfittersDrool away folks... This trophy bull Alaska moose is an absolute monster. This Ain’t No Bullwinkle… Check Out This Alaska Moose International Hunting Consultants -
Kryptek Cadog Shield Pants
7 May 2012 | 6:00 amInternational Hunting Consultants - Representing Hunters with Proven Hunting OutfittersHere is the NEW and Improved Kryptek Cadog Shield Pants in the new "HIGHLANDER" pattern.Kryptek Cadog Shield Pants International Hunting Consultants -
Fast Action on Nebraska Antelope
5 May 2012 | 6:38 amInternational Hunting Consultants - Representing Hunters with Proven Hunting Outfitters"Don’t fall asleep, an antelope can come to water at any time during the day and it will happen fast" ...Words of advice from my outfitter the morning on the first day of my first Nebraska Pronghorn antelope hunt.Fast Action on Nebraska Antelope International Hunting Consultants
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Daily Bulletin
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New Ballistics App from Bryan Litz for Android Devices
16 May 2012 | 12:07 pmBryan Litz has just released AB Mobile, a new, state-of-the-art Ballistics App for Android OS devices. (An iOS version for iPhones/iPads is in the works, but ETA is not yet set.) For those familiar with the Shooter App for Android and iOS, the $29.95 AB Mobile App is basically an extended/advanced version of Shooter. AB Mobile was coded by the same programmer, and uses the same solver, but this new AB App has an enhanced interface, plus many additional features that extend capabilities beyond any ballistics App currently on the market. In the video below, Bryan explains the features of the AB… -
New Starlight Rifle Case Fits Long-Barreled Scoped Match Rifles
16 May 2012 | 10:15 amStarlight Cases has introduced a new SC-081454 Double Rifle Case featuring a deeper, 3″ lid. We’re very pleased with this upgraded, thicker design. The increased clearance provided by the deeper lid provides additional protection, without creating side loads on your scope that can cause reliability issues. What’s more, making the lid taller allows the hard case to better fit wide-forearm rifles and rifles with attached bipods. Internal dimensions of the SC-081454 Double Rifle Case are 8″ Deep X 14″ Wide X 54″ Long. That’s long enough to hold rifles… -
Holy Smoke LLC Loads Ashes for Final Send-Offs
16 May 2012 | 9:30 amHere’s an oddball item cited on The Firearm Blog. There’s a new service that loads a decedent’s ashes into shootable ammunition. This story will shock some readers, amuse others, and have some saying, “Well why not?” Thanks to Holy Smoke LLC, when a person passes away, and is cremated, his ashes can now be loaded up into commemorative ammo, and fired off in tribute… or used on one “final hunt”. Choose Shotshells, Rifle Rounds, or Pistol Cartridges for Your Decedent We kid you not… Holy Smoke LLC is offering a service by which a loved… -
40th Annual Super Shoot Runs May 23-26 at Kelbly’s Range
15 May 2012 | 5:30 amThe Firearms Industry Super Shoot, hosted at the Kelbly’s Range in North Lawrence, Ohio, will be held Wednesday, May 23, through Saturday, May 26th. Now in its 40th year, the Super Shoot is the biggest short-range benchrest competition on the planet, drawing upwards of 400 competitors each year. The Super Shoot attracts the top 100-yard/200-yard Benchrest shooters from throughout the world. Along with Americans, we may see competitors from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom. No Rail Guns at Super Shoot… -
Ceramic Transparent Armor May Replace “Bullet-Proof Glass”
15 May 2012 | 5:00 am“Better living through chemistry”? How about better ballistic protection through a new ceramic-based “Spinel” bullet-proof transparent material. Spinel Ceramic Armor, though transparent like glass, is a completely new compound that starts as a powder. Produced by ArmorLine, the amazing new “Spinel Transparent Ceramic Armor” is HALF the thickness and HALF the weight of conventional, laminated “bullet-proof glass” with similar ballistic protection. Being much lighter than “bullet-proof glass”, the Spinel Transparent Armor is ideal for…
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Base Camp Legends
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Ground Shrinkage: It Happens, but Does it Matter?
27 Apr 2012 | 8:10 amThis past week, I filled my 2012 spring bear tag. The tag is a difficult one to draw (for the past 5 years it has been drawing at about a 15% rate) and I filled my tag with a full month left in the season. When I shot the bear from 180 yards away, I was certain that I was shooting a bear of approximate size to the one I’d shot two years prior that checked in at six feet squared. When I found this year’s bear piled up in the brush, however, it became immediately evident that I’d made a gross miscalculation in size. This was a 1 1/2 year old bear and was not close to the six… -
Redemption: How a Missed Opportunity Turned into Success
23 Apr 2012 | 12:18 pmDramatic title for a hunting blog? Probably. Bob Marley had a song before I was born called, “Redemption Song,” and as I hiked up the trail Saturday morning thinking about the three misses last week, I hummed that song to myself in a cheery attempt to give myself an optimistic outlook. Three hours later, I was staring at the moment of truth – a bear at 180 yards through my scope. This was a nearly identical shot that I’d missed three times a week earlier – only this time I was shooting uphill rather than downhill. And this time, I calmed myself enough… -
I Missed
18 Apr 2012 | 4:52 pmI think if I ever get around to writing an auto-biography, after I get over the realization that no one will read it, I will give it the title you see above. It just seems fitting for me. My mother volunteered to watch the kids this past weekend, so my wife was able to tag along on this trip. The last time I took my wife bear hunting with me, I ended up calling in a bear and shooting it at about 120 yards. That was two years ago, and it was the last time I confidently took a shot with my rifle, knowing the end result before I ever pulled the trigger. I’m much more comfortable with a… -
Wolves in Oregon
15 Feb 2012 | 10:06 amWolves have been the plague of the Northwest United States since their introduction in 1995. Spreading at alarming rates, they have pushed beyond the bounds of the mighty Snake River and are now flourishing in Northeast Oregon. Because the wolf problem is relatively new to Oregonians, I find it chilling to listen to the ranchers and hunters talk about the problem because it mirrors the concerns Idahoans in my part of the state had about 5 or 6 years ago. It’s like I’ve gone back in time and am listening to the same fears being realized for the first time. Ranchers are… -
Hunting Genes and Deer Poop
2 Feb 2012 | 10:55 amMy grandfather has a theory that hunting runs in the genes, and looking at the number of children and grandchildren of his that love hunting the same way he does it adds credibility to the theory, for sure. I know I’m thankful that my dad and granddad frequently made an effort to get me outside to enjoy the pursuit of game, and because of that I want to give the same effort for my children. It was with this in mind, as well as the fact that in case hunting is not genetic, I don’t want to take any chances, I decided a few weeks ago that we (of course I mean ‘I’) had spent…
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Huntography
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Matt Addington Joins the Huntography Family as Managing Editor of Minnesota
14 May 2012 | 9:00 amA big welcome to Matt Addington, our new Huntography Managing Editor for the State of Minnesota. As a professional photographer, he takes amazing photos and really has an eye on capturing the moment. Together with his passion for photography and hunting big Minnesota whitetails, Matt is just a natural huntographer. I first started talking to Matt on Twitter way back in 2010 and loved following his hunting tweets during the deer hunting season. In his own words: I’m a fresh air breathing, big buck chasing, Jesus loving, father of three under five, husband to a hot wife, full time… -
Happy Mother’s Day
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The Social Media #deertour Whitetail Deer Hunting DVD Cover Unveiled
11 May 2012 | 6:56 amAfter going through an amazing list of #deertour DVD cover candidates, I selected this photo of Rob Freyer, A.K.A. @bigbuckpw from Maryland. I felt it represented what the social media deertour was all about – connecting with like-mined hunters from around the country by using social media tools and technology, mobile smartphones in particular. The cover is done. The final edits are complete. 1st shipments arrive next week. Just need to set a release date. To say I’m excited for everyone see this very unique whitetail deer hunting documentary which captured how today’s… -
2012 Shot Show Video w/ Rich Cameron from Carson Optical – 3D ED Binoculars & Chromatic Aberration #shotshow
7 May 2012 | 8:49 amI had the pleasure of meeting Rich Cameron, Founder of Carson Optical, at the 2012 SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas. Not only is he wicked smart but has an pretty amazing product in his 3D and ED Binocular line. They were so sharp and detailed, and at the $250 -$310 price point, really a binocular to seriously look at if in the market for new deer hunting glasses. And that’s saying a lot since I’ve been really happy with my Steiner Night Hunter Binoculars for over 10 years. The Carson 3D w/ ED glass binoculars are that good. -
I Love Colorado and the Great Outdoors
6 May 2012 | 2:07 pm
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Maximum Hunting
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Bad To The Bone Taxidermy
5 May 2012 | 6:17 amBad To The Bone Taxidermy is a North Venice, Florida taxidermist specializing in the taxidermy of alligator, deer, Fish, ducks, turkey, birds, waterfowl, whitetail deer, mule deer, Buffalo, elk, bear, wolf bear Company: Bad To The Bone Taxidermy Street: 3498 Laurel Rd E City: North Venice State: Florida Zip: 34275 Phone: 941-375-1052 Website: www.badtothebonetaxidermy.net Taxidermist Specializes in the Taxidermy of: Alligator, Deer, Fish, Ducks, Turkey, Birds, Waterfowl, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Buffalo, wolf, moose, bear Leave a Review for this Taxidermist -
MBC Outfitters
30 Apr 2012 | 5:29 amThis outfitter (local native) has years of experience in bring down Missouri bucks and has put together 15 different properties ranging in size from 60 acres to 200 acres on honey holes surrounded by corn, soybeans and waterways. The Hunting Outfitter is out of Bethany, Missouri about 1 hour north of Kansas City Missouri, just a short hop south of the Iowa boarder. The bulk of the properties reside in the Harrison County area. The area contains a mixture of Rolling hills, Corn, Soybeans, pasture, timber and different types of CRP cover. This habitat is great at building and protecting mature… -
Grizzly Basin Outfitters
30 Apr 2012 | 5:15 amGrizzly Basin Outfitters is a British Columbia outfitter and hunting guide who provides elk, sheep, mountain goat, moose, mule deer, whitetail deer, cougar, bobcat, lynx, black bear, grizzly bear, wolf guided hunts. Company: Grizzly Basin Outfitters Street: 6921 Rosen Lake Road City: Jaffray Province: British Columbia Zip Code: V0B 1T0 Country: Canada Phone: 250-417-6696 Website: www.buglebasin.ca Outfitter Specializes in Guided Hunts of: elk, sheep, mountain goat, moose, mule deer, whitetail deer, cougar, bobcat, lynx, black bear, grizzly bear, wolf If You’ve Used this… -
Spruce Woods Outfitters
29 Apr 2012 | 5:55 amSpruce Woods Outfitters is a Manitoba outfitter and hunting guide who provides whitetail deer guided hunts. Company: Spruce Woods Outfitters Street: Box 469 City: Portage la Prairie Province: Manitoba Zip Code: R1N 3C3 Country: Canada Phone: 204-793-5355 Website: www.sprucewoodsoutfitters.com Outfitter Specializes in Guided Hunts of: whitetail deer If You’ve Used this Outfitter, Leave a Review -
Mac Island Outdoors
28 Apr 2012 | 5:45 amMac Island Outdoors is a Superior, Nebraska outfitter and hunting guide specializes in Nebraska and Kansas Trophy Deer and Upland bird hunts. They also have a full service archery shop and indoor bow range on site. We raise some of the highest quality German Shorthaired Pointers there are. Company: Mac Island Outdoors Street: 3488 Road BC City: Superior State: Nebraska Zip: 68978 Phone: 402-879-1945 Website: www.macislandoutdoors.com/ Outfitter Specializes in Guided Hunts of: Archery Deer and Upland Birds If You’ve Used this Outfitter, Leave a Review
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The Sword of Odin Knife Blog
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Today's Knife Review / Blog Post
8 May 2012 | 10:45 pmHello Readers and Subscribers, Today, May 8, 2012, there will be no blog/review posted. The next blog/review will be posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Your loyalty and... Knife knowledge, knife care and maintenance tutorials and history articles for knife enthusiasts. Complete with illustrations, charts and pictures. Visit my blog for full links, other content, and more! -
Ontario SP8 Spec Plus Machete/Survival Knife Review
1 May 2012 | 10:30 pmOntario Spec Plus Machete 10" Blade If I were to take a machete into the North American wilderness, I think I'd like one that was shorter and heavier than the jungle variety. Maybe something that... Knife knowledge, knife care and maintenance tutorials and history articles for knife enthusiasts. Complete with illustrations, charts and pictures. Visit my blog for full links, other content, and more! -
Knife Review Video of the Week - Spyderco Dragonfly 2
24 Apr 2012 | 10:00 pmThis week's Knife Review Video of the Week is: Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Folding Knife Review. Spyderco C28PBK2 Dragonfly 2 Folding Knife 2-5/16" VG10 Plain Blade, Black FRN... Knife knowledge, knife care and maintenance tutorials and history articles for knife enthusiasts. Complete with illustrations, charts and pictures. Visit my blog for full links, other content, and more! -
Knife Review Video of the Week - KA-BAR 1211 Full Size Black Fighting Knife
17 Apr 2012 | 10:15 pmThis week's Knife Review Video of the Week is: KA-BAR 1211 Full Size Black Fighting Knife Review. KA-BAR 1211 Full Size Fighting Knife 7" Black Plain Blade, Kraton G Handle, Leather Sheath KA-BAR... Knife knowledge, knife care and maintenance tutorials and history articles for knife enthusiasts. Complete with illustrations, charts and pictures. Visit my blog for full links, other content, and more! -
Knife Review Video of the Week - Ontario Rat 3 Fixed Blade Knife
10 Apr 2012 | 10:30 pmThis week's Knife Review Video of the Week is: Ontario Rat 3 Fixed Blade Knife Review. Ontario Knife Company Rat 3 Knife with Canvas Linen Micarta Handle and 1095 Plain Blade Ontario Knife Company... Knife knowledge, knife care and maintenance tutorials and history articles for knife enthusiasts. Complete with illustrations, charts and pictures. Visit my blog for full links, other content, and more!
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Northeast Hunting - New England's Premier Hunting & Firearms Blog
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Press Releases. Maine, N.H. VT., NY, PA, NJ
14 May 2012 | 3:45 pmMaine 2011 Brook Trout Pond Survey an Overwhelming Success! Project to continue and expand in 2012 Falmouth, Maine – Two conservation groups and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife are seeking volunteer anglers to survey remote ponds for brook trout this fishing season. This will be the second year anglers can help Maine Audubon, Trout Unlimited and state biologists gather data on which ponds in western and northern Maine are inhabited by wild brook trout. In addition, a team of biologists will be conducting “new pond surveys” on more than 40 ponds where brook… -
Remembering Where It All Started
12 May 2012 | 2:28 pmMe at age 14. By Rob Wrobel This story originally appeared on NortheastArchers.com. 1994. 14 years old. It was my first year bowhunting. Dad owned a fishing and hunting store, mainly a wholesale bait shop in Central New Jersey in which he let me work at for 3 dollars an hour. That 3 dollars an hour pretty much went to pay for my consumption of hunting and fishing equipment. Cabelas, Bass Pro Shops catalogs were the only place I thought money should go at that point. Funny the amount of boat/marine stuff that I wanted every year, we didn’t even have a boat at the time. I’m 31… -
Vermont Board Votes for More Black Bear Hunting Opportunities
11 Apr 2012 | 3:17 pmThe Vermont Board took a vote to increase the black bear hunting opportunities in the area. This means that during early season bear tagging, there will be proposed changes to the normal bear hunting routine. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board on Wednesday gave a preliminary approval to one of the proposals designed to stabilize the growth of the bear population in Vermont. They want to also expand hunter opportunities, and provide the Fish and Wildlife Department biologists with important data that will help better manage the black bear population in Vermont. This vote is going to be able… -
Thinking About Bow Hunting? How to Get Started
3 Apr 2012 | 12:35 pmA lot of people begin hunting using a rifle, but as your skills evolve, new skills are always being rediscovered to optimize the challenge of hunting. A lot of times, you will turn to bow hunting. However it is not something simple to do. You cannot just pick up a bow and start off on your journey, there is a learning point to bow hunting. You should think ahead if this is something you’re interested in doing, here are some tips to get you on your way to becoming a great bow hunter. You will have more opportunities. This is because bow hunting runs through a longer portion of the year… -
Mossy Oak Provides the Whole Package: Versatility, Durability, and Quality
22 Mar 2012 | 11:43 amI’d be remiss if I didn’t begin this review with a caveat: my family, for four generations now, has rifle and bow hunted the Northern Maine woods. No, to preempt the questions from most of you “Flatlanders” and “People from ‘Away,’” I’m not talking about the woods outside of Portland. I mean real Northern Maine, specifically the northeast side of Moosehead Lake, about four hours north of the border. (I know that my fellow Mainers from even further north will chide me here, but I hope they’ll understand nonetheless.) My brother and I have grown up breaking through endless…
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Hunting Boots News
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Vintage Hunting Boots
23 Apr 2012 | 11:57 amIn this day and age of discovering the newest gadgets and updated technology, hunting equipment has come a long way. One of the bloggers we follow recently touched on the question, “Do We Really Need To Hunt With All This ‘Stuff’?” This conversation brought up a touch of nostalgia for the good ol’ days, back when hunters hit the woods with nothing but a shotgun, or when a good pair of hunting boots cost less than $10. We scoured the web for photos reminiscent of these simpler times–check out these vintage hunters and their boots, and imagine a life without… -
Q&A with Hunting Goddess Melissa Bachman
16 Mar 2012 | 2:50 pmIt seems more and more female hunters are getting in the game–and we were lucky enough to score an interview with one of the fiercest lady hunters in the country. Melissa Bachman does it all: hunter, producer and outdoor writer. She’s developed an impressive presence both on television and online, paving the way for other female hunters to follow. This down-to-earth girl might be famous in the hunting world, but she remains just a down-home hunter at heart, hoping to score big like the rest of us. Where did your love for hunting stem from? I was very lucky to have been raised in a… -
What Hunters Do
16 Feb 2012 | 9:40 amAfter seeing these funny memes around the internet this week, we thought we’d join in on the fun! Feel free to share and link back to huntingboots.com! -
Wild Game Feast of the Year
8 Feb 2012 | 12:11 pmYou may remember when HuntingBoots.com staffer Dan Lamb feasted on Pulled-BBQ Racoon and Elk Meat Loaf at last year’s Big Game Hunters Wild Game Dinner — and last weekend the Big Game Hunters of St. Louis hosted the event once again! This year, the menu included even more innovative wild dishes, like: Mountain Lion Stroganoff Deer, Elk, Antelope and Bear Steaks Mexican Pheasant BBQ Duck Breast Elk Balls in Gravy Aoudad Shepherd’s Pie Big Game Hunters raises money at dinner auctions for the education and preservation of the shooting sports. What type of wild… -
Review: Lacrosse Waders
5 Jan 2012 | 1:04 pmSizing waders can get a little tricky and make buying a pair difficult, so when I had a chance to field test some LaCrosse waders, I was all over it. My dad and I sporting our new waders The first set of waders I tried were the LaCrosse Brush-Tuff Extreme ATS 1600G. Having never owned a set of waders, I was anxious to see if my guess for sizing was right. And it was … to an extent. I ordered the 12 King. The 12 refers to shoe size, and King refers to the overall chest size and inseam length. I stand 6’2”, and as you can tell from the picture above (I’m on the right), I haven’t…
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A Man in the Woods
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Helpful Hunter Hint: Mirrors
4 May 2012 | 2:30 amHelpful Hunter Hint #11: If you are driving to the woods with a rearview-mirror-blocking-4 wheeler in the back of your truck to do a bit of hunting before some work on a food plot and you back up to give an 18 wheeler more room to make his turn, CHECK YOUR SIDE MIRRORS before putting your truck in reverse and hitting the gas. The lady driving the Lexus behind you might appreciate it. I'm happy to report my 2" trailer ball was unhurt. +++++ A Man in the Woods -
Native Peoples of the Texas Gulf Coast
29 Apr 2012 | 9:32 amOne of the lesser known coastal tribes, the Surfsidias subsisted on turtle eggs, raw oysters, seaweed and juice boxes. +++++ A Man in the Woods (and sometimes on the beach) -
If you are fat, you better be quick...
15 Apr 2012 | 4:15 amWild Water Buffalo Charges Hunter While Spear Hunting Seriously, this dude is brave (and pretty quick). +++ A Man in the Woods -
Hunter Humor #71
13 Apr 2012 | 2:40 amNow, if we could just teach feral hogs to read.... +++ A Man in the Woods -
A note from our Sponsor
5 Apr 2012 | 4:14 amSome loyal readers have pondered "Where has the Man in the Woods been lately? Have you given up hunting? Taken up knitting? Or worse, become a metrosexual? No, just busy with a new, shockingly interesting job. There are dozens of ideas and pending posts around the corner....I promise. I'm particularly excited about "How to Put in a Food Plot and acquire Malaria in 3 Easy Steps" and "How to Tell the Difference between Sticks used for Kindling and a Copperhead". +++ A Man in the Woods
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North American Hunting Club
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Grand Slam Pursuit: All Birds Down!
15 May 2012 | 1:27 pmIt's difficult to believe, but the heat of summer looms just around the corner. Soon, toms will cool their jets and broods of jakes and jennies will hatch directly into survival training to carry the torch for future generations of Meleagris gallopavo. As turkey hunters, we're already counting the days until another winter passes and gives way to a fresh batch of fired-up gobblers. -
Three Tips For Safer Archery Practice
15 May 2012 | 11:00 amTake a look at the photo at left. OUCH! A friend of mine actually had this happen to him and it was painful, handicapping and caused him to cringe while shooting for years after. Archery shooting seems relatively safe compared to racking a round in your big-game rifle, but is it really? -
'THPL': Southeast Minnesota Tom (Episode 4)
14 May 2012 | 2:42 pmWatch as Shane Simpson faces adverse weather conditions during a turkey hunt with friends in southeast Minnesota. Finally, a mature tom falls to his friend's gun after an intense series of missed shots. -
Who Owns A Buck’s Genetics?
14 May 2012 | 2:03 pmThe quest for trophy bucks is one that’s shared by millions of avid American hunters, but recent advances in genetic science may raise serious questions about modern game-management practices and ethics—and the future of deer hunting as we know it. -
Win A Fully Guided Black Bear Hunt
11 May 2012 | 11:29 amAs you’ve probably figured out by now, we have some pretty darn good giveaways—and this one is no slouch. After reading the title of the post you already know what the prize is. But if that’s not enough to get you salivating like a hungry bruin, these details just might:
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HuntingLife Articles
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National Wildlife Refuges Earn High Marks with Visitors, Finds National Survey
16 May 2012 | 12:00 amWASHINGTON ─ An overwhelming percentage of surveyed visitors to national wildlife refuges in 2010 and 2011 were favorably impressed with the recreational opportunities, education and services on these public lands, according to a national survey released today. Some 90 percent of respondents gave consistent high marks to all facets of their refuge experience. The peer-reviewed survey, commissioned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and designed, conducted, and analyzed by researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey, evaluated responses from more than 10,000 adult visitors surveyed at… -
NWTF Phone App Now Available for Android and iPhone
16 May 2012 | 12:00 amThe powerful new NWTF Turkey Hunting Toolbox is now available for iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch and Android devices. The widely praised app was the top selling app in iTunes and Google Play's "Sports" categories for several days. The official NWTF Turkey Hunting Toolbox has everything a turkey hunter needs in one phone app. -
Sportsman Channel & AT&T U-verse Renew Multiyear Agreement
16 May 2012 | 12:00 amNew Berlin, Wisconsin -- May 15, 2012 – Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American sportsman, announced today a multiyear agreement renewal with AT&T U-verse® to carry Sportsman Channel across all of its markets. U-verse TV offers Sportsman Channel in the U450 and The Sports Packages. “We’re pleased to extend our agreement with Sportsman Channel to make their outdoor TV content available to our millions of U-verse TV customers,” said J. Christopher Lauricella, assistant vice president of content, AT&T. “This… -
New firearms reference guide on DVD
16 May 2012 | 12:00 amFirearms Guide 3rd Edition is the newest edition in the Firearms Guide series that is rapidly growing in popularity among professionals and firearms enthusiasts in the shooting/hunting industry worldwide. Firearms Guide is the world's first completely digital, computer searchable, firearms, ammunition and air guns reference guide on DVD! 3rd Edition of Firearms Guide presents over 55,000 firearms, air guns and ammo from 500 manufacturers worldwide. It is also huge Schematics Library with over 3,000 gun schematics with parts lists from 268 manufacturers. -
NSSF Grant Helps Florida Lift Hunting License Sales with E-Marketing Campaigns
16 May 2012 | 12:00 amNEWTOWN, Conn.--A pilot program launched last year by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) used e-marketing campaigns to boost hunting license sales by 4.2 percent, one of the largest increases demonstrated in test promotions funded by grants from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. NSSF, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, supports state wildlife agency projects that test new strategies to increase participation in hunting and target shooting. Since 2003, NSSF has awarded more than $4.7 million to state…
