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JUDGING DISTANCE: JUST A MINOR DETAIL?By Bill Phillips I learned a couple of interesting facts in high school physics that I’ve managed not to forget. 1) All objects fall at the same rate, regardless of their weight. A medicine ball, and a pebble dropped from the same height at the same time hit the ground at the same time. 2) A bullet fired parallel to the ground will hit the ground at the same

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What's Your Bear IQ? Quiz by Keith McCafferty. Uploaded on September 30, 2008There are many signs of spring. One of them is bear tracks. Would you know what to do if you met one still grumpy from his winter nap? Find out below...No North American animal has inspired such widespread reverence in the pantheon of mythology as the bear. Native Americans regarded bears as spirits and carved them on

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Test Your Tracking SkillsThe more you know about reading an animal's trail, the better a hunter you will be. Take a walk in the woods with Keith McCafferty to test your tracking skills.Quiz by Keith McCafferty. Uploaded on September 30, 2008Tracking is a language skill. It begins with a word, an imprint in snow or soil. Follow that track for any distance and you have completed a sentence -- an

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What do you think of this?http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?cl=12444845I think it's crazy!I don't see anything wrong with it but at the same time I feel that it's a lot harder to hunt an animal in the wild than in a preserve.Opinions?

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Saw this in the news today...Pretty funny...http://www.yahoo.com/s/1035985

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Howdy folks,I know it's been a while since I've written...Huntin' season is upon us and I found the following list of tips that I thought you might find handy...Be safe and Enjoy!1. When attaching sights, arrow rests, quivers or anything to yourbow riser with the steel screws that come with it, coat the screwthreads with bow string wax. This will stop the chemical reactionthat occurs between the

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“Close” may count when playing horseshoes. But when it comes to bowhunting, there’s no room for error. A shot that’s just a few inches off its mark can mean the difference between success and missing (or worse yet, wounding the animal).That’s why it’s so critical for every conscientious bowhunter to practice on a routine basis.Most archers do just that, but they don’t always practice perfectly.

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We've Got Way Too Many Elk!AP Photo: A herd of elk graze in the meadows of Yellowstone National Park with the background...Just in the news today I read this articleabout the elk in and near Yellowstone...Sounds like some great news for RockyMountain Elk Hunters...Go here to read the full story...Focus on elk as disease persists near Yellowstone - Yahoo! NewsHope ya'll had a great 4th!-Michael

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Taking a Trek Through The Olympic Peninsula or to See Mount RainierYou Could End Up A Felon! Wednesday, June 25, 2008Washington has some of the most beautiful National Parks, monuments and historic trails in the Country. From the rain forests of Olympic to the peaks and valleys of the Cascades to the majesty of Mount Rainier; there are wonders in every corner of the state. But if you carry your

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By DAVE GRAM, Associated Press Writer Sat Mar 29, 1:39 PM ET STOWE, Vt. - Bob Shannon is an avid hunter, a fishing guide and owns a tackle shop, but he sometimes struggles to get his own son out into Vermont's woods and fields. "He'll be sitting there with the video games," Shannon said of 9-year-old Alexander. "I finally had to lay down the law last summer: 'If it's a nice day, you're outside.'"

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I can't believe I read this!Get your kids off their fat asses and make them go outside...What is this country coming to?Bob Shannon holds a stuffed wild salmon in his Fly Rod Shop ... - Yahoo! News Photos: "Sat Mar 29, 12:32 PM ET Bob Shannon holds a stuffed wild salmon in his Fly Rod Shop in Stowe, Vt., Wednesday, March 26. Shannon says he struggles to get his 9-year-old son, pictured on a

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ESPN - Bison-elk encounter caught on video:Saw this today on Myspace.I've never seen an elk charge a buffalo before!Bison vs ElkAdd to My Profile More VideosHere's part of the article behind the video..."As best Ken can surmise, the bison was protecting food and the elk came in just wanting a fight.'The buffalo was hanging out at a food plot,' he said. 'A big ole knarly buffalo with an attitude,

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Bow Hunting Big Game News is Back in Publication!Hey ya'll,It's been a while since I've posted here and for that I'd like to apologize.I will be posting a lot more regular now that I have the time to devote to this.If you haven't done so already please get on my blog post announcement list.You can do this one of two ways...1. Fill out the form on the right and enter your name and email address.2.

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Hey Folks, Came across this in the local paper over the weekend.  Here's the story... Gov. Jim Risch has signed an order declaring open season on about 160 domesticated trophy elk that escaped in recent weeks from an Eastern Idaho game farm. Risch authorized the "immediate destruction" of the animals by state Fish and Game and Department of Agriculture agents Thursday.  He is also asking the

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Hey folks, Found this interesting article in my local Fishing and Hunting News magazine.  Thought they raised a few great pointers about optics and glassing.  A good part of scouting can be done by just sitting still and glassing.  Be patient and wait! Enjoy, Michael Here's the article: ================== Gearing up Q and A Expert: Kirk Portocarrero Occupation: Hunting and Fishing Guide

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For Serious Bow Hunters Who Want To Tag Gigantic Bucks..."Just Released...4 Average 'Joe Schmo' Bow Hunters Gather Together To Reveal Their Little-Known Hunting Tricks That Allow Them To Bag Massive Bucks Almost Every Trip To The Woods... And Now You Can Do It Too!"Finally Experience The Thrill Of Bringing Home That P&Y Buck!!... 100% Guaranteed!Hey Folks, Thanks to fellow bow hunter, Kenny

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I've been meaning to post up some information on Caribou Hunting...I'm happy I found this article for ya.  It was written back in 2001 but the information is just as valid today.  I'm not sure if Gary Stefanovsky still holds clinics and speaks about hunting but my guess is that he does...If you're wanting to hear him speak, try searching on Google for him...Let me know if you find out anything.

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What an amazing story...If this doesn't encourage you to get out and hunt I don't know what will...It doesn't matter what your age, how experienced you are, or what sort of ailments you have, if you can get out into the woods you can bowhunt. I really like Gary's advice about not sitting around at home watching TV and watching the world pass you by.  Good stuff! -Michael ======================

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If you're heading out for Whitetail this year, you owe it to yourself to read this article chocked full of Early Season Tactics. Who knows...You may even score yourself a Pope and Young quality spread.Enjoy and remember early season concentrate on food sources...These bucks are still in the feeding stage...-Michael==================================Early Season Whitetail Tacticsby: JESSE BRADLEYA

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In my search to find more info for ya on buying a bow, I came across this great article by PaBucks.  Check them out here. Enjoy the article, Michael =================================== Choosing a bow With compound bows there are two main types of bows. The first type is a two-cam bow. This bow has two wheels which are identical on the top and bottom of the bow. The other type is referred

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If you signed up for my ezine, you would have remembered reading how I was going to tell you the 5 things you must know BEFORE buying a bow... Well, here's the rest of those tips. If you haven't signed up yet, go to the main page of this blog and fill out the form on the right column that asks for your name and email address.  Do that here: http://bow-hunting-big-game.blogspot.com . You can

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Great Article Bob...I hope folks heed your advice and rememeber these pointers when out hunting this year...Thanks for letting me use this article.-MichaelTOP 10 MISTAKES MADE WHEN HUNTING THE RUTby Bob Robb While hunting the rut is a great time to take a good whitetail buck, it isn't a no-brainer. Here are some common mistakes that can cost you big when the bucks are chasing. The Wisconsin rut

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Scouting Tips: Pre and post season: by: Ken Carrier Here's why this is so important... So many hunters walk in the woods, hang a stand and waste precious time away from friends and family.   They get discouraged and eventually see or tag next to no deer at all. This doesn't have to be the case.   Here's a couple of scouting tips that I've used for years that always get me on top of ol'

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Here's a great article about preparing for the upcoming bowhunting season.  Outdoor writer Justin Morris reminds us of some basic bowhunting maintenance tips. Enjoy, Michael ===================================== Gearing up For Bowhunting Takes a Little Work By Justin Morris For those hunters craving the challenge of taking their quarry with bow and arrow, the time to do so is fast

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Hey folks, I know it's been a while since I've updated this blog on a regular basis and for that I apologize.  Things sure do get busy around here during the summertime. Anyway, you might remember a while back I posted a few articles by Tim Dickerson on Bowhunting fitness.  Well, today I'd like to continue on that topic... Upper Body Strength After reading Tim's article you'll learn two very

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