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Seven Steps for Perfect Venison

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:59:00 +0000

The best venison comes from hunters who follow the seven-step program:

1. Shoot calm deer. A dying burst of adrenaline isn't good, and a wounded, gut-shot deer is worse—for the sake of the deer and your meat.

2. Shoot clean. A neck or spine shot kills instantly and wastes almost no meat, but a heart/lung shot behind the shoulder is more reliable.

3. Recover and cool quickly. Traditional field dressing is adequate below 32 degrees (F). The hide protects meat from dirt. Above freezing, skin and perhaps quarter to aid cooling. You can also place ice within the body cavity. Seal ice in plastic bags to keep water off the meat. Hose out the cavity if it's dirty , but then air dry it.

4. Remove tenderloins right away. Don't let them dry out! Hang and age the rest of the carcass in clean, dry, 35- to 45-degree (F) shade for up to 14 days—your option. Keep creepy crawlers away with cheese cloth.

5. Skin in a clean environment. Remove thin silver skin with a fillet knife. Fillet backstraps and slice for butterfly steaks. Trim steaks, roasts, stew meat, hamburger free of bones and waxy fat.

6. Cook steaks rare to medium. Who wants to eat boot leather?

7. Eat. Savor your free-range, renewable, locally grown, organic protein.

Get Muddy Commercial Contest is Back!

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:10:00 +0000

The Muddy Commercial Contest is back!

This year you can enter a 30 or 15 second commercial. We have a grand prize winner, as well as 3 winners in each category. Prizes include cash and a Muddy gear package.

PACKAGE INCLUDES STICKS, HUNTER HANG-ON, HARNESS, OUTFITTER CAMERA ARM T-SHIRT AND CAP.

Contest closes December 20, 2011 at midnight. Winners to be announced at the 2012 ATA show.

Click Here for details and conditions.

Seven Mistakes Your Taxidermist Can't Fix

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:56:00 +0000

Taxidermy is an art form. The word comes from the Latin taxi, which means "movement," and derma, which means "skin." So the taxidermist moves skin from what was once a live specimen to a form that can be preserved and displayed in a lifelike way. Your part is to provide lifelike raw materials for him to work with. Here's what to avoid if you expect your taxidermist to give you first rate work:
1. Handling carelessly in the field. Treat the animal with respect. If you must drag a deer, drag it on both sides. Otherwise, the animal may look worn on one side. Better yet, drag it on a plastic sled or a tarp. And for goodness sake, drag it with the grain of the hair, not against it. Yes, I've seen hunters drag deer by the back legs, and it ain't pretty.

2.Being a show-off. Yes, you should be proud of that trophy, but don’t get carried away with showing it off. Get some good photos and make a few phone calls, but don’t drive all over town with your buck. If you must haul a deer very far in the back of a pickup truck, stop somewhere and roll it over to make sure heat isn’t trapped on the bottom. Protect it from the wind – you don’t want to drive airborne road grime into the hair. Also, deer hair is hollow – it kinks when it bends and it’s easy to break. Same goes for turkeys – feathers are especially easy to ruin. Get it to the taxidermist as soon as possible.
3.Leaving the skin on. A deer hide traps heat, and heat stimulates the growth of bacteria. Once bacteria get into the hair follicles the hair will begin to slip and your trophy will be ruined. Warm weather accelerates the process. So, skin him as soon as possible. The meat and the hide will cool more quickly – better for eating and better for mounting.
4.Slitting the throat. That’s just one way your knife can ruin a trophy. I saved a newspaper clipping from the local paper of a proud hunter with a high, wide 8-point. You could see, just below the buck’s white throat patch, where the hunter slit the throat to “bleed it out.” Never do that. You’ll cut through hair and it will be impossible for the taxidermist to fix without replacing that section of hide. Besides, putting a knife to the throat of a live deer is a good way to get badly injured. Antlers and hooves hurt. And if he’s dead, you can’t get more blood out of him any other way than normal field dressing. If he isn’t dead, shoot him again.
5.Going cheap. Some guys shop around for the cheapest taxidermist, unaware that inferior materials might be the reason for the lower price. Other hunters have a buddy do it for just the cost of materials. No criticism of your buddy, but you need a taxidermist experienced in measuring so he can get the right size form and put eyes, ears, and antlers into proper relationship. A fledgling taxidermist might be doing you a favor, but down the road he’ll probably hope you don’t tell anyone he did it.
6.Getting knife crazy. Improper skinning can damage your trophy. At best, it gives the taxidermist extra work. At worst, your mount will show seams that make it look unrealistic. So, don’t make any cuts in the head and neck. Definitely don’t cut up the front of the deer’s neck. Never cut from the outside in; always cut from the inside out. When you separate the head from the carcass leave plenty of skin. Then let your taxidermist skin the head. He knows how to do the eyelids, nose and lips.
7.Being ignorant about taxidermy. Actually, this is something your taxidermist can fix – if you stop by his shop before going hunting and ask him for advice on how to handle your animal from the field to his shop. Take his advice, and he’ll give you a better job.

Ideally, the relationship between the hunter and the taxidermist is a two-way mutual admiration society. If he admires the raw materials you bring him, you’re more likely to admire the mount he returns to you. And so will others when they see it on your wall.

Nebraska Game and Parks Hosts Deer Workshops

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:52:00 +0000

2011 Deer Hunting Workshops

Get ready for deer season by attending one of our upcoming free workshops. Spots are still available - sign up today!

The 2011 rifle and muzzleloader deer seasons are coming up soon! To help you prepare for a safe and successful hunt, the wildlife and outdoor education staff at Nebraska Game and Parks have scheduled free deer hunting workshops.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Yanney Heritage Park - Environmental Resource Center
611 Kea West Road
Kearney

Monday, November 7, 2011
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Lancaster County Extension Education Center
444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A
Lincoln

Whether you are new to the sport or have been hunting for years, you'll get practical information and tips on how to prepare your equipment, plan your hunt and have a better experience in the field. Learn the basics of firearm deer hunting, including:

Strategies for success (scouting, shooting from tree stands, still-hunting and calling and rattling)
Equipment (firearms, shooting accessories, game calls, blinds, tree stands, scents and clothing)
Deer biology and behavior (food sources, feeding patterns, bedding areas, rutting activities)
How to predict deer movement
Game Care (field dressing/gutting, equipment, getting photographs of your hunt)
Future of Nebraska's deer herd From hunting regulations to animal behavior to strategies for success, these workshops will get you up to speed for your upcoming hunting trips!

Seating is limited, so register for these workshops today by visiting www.HuntSafeNebraska.com. Information about upcoming hunter and bowhunter education classes can also be found on this website. Have other questions about these classes? E-mail the Outdoor Education Staff at NGPC.OutdoorEd@nebraska.gov.

Brooks Releases the Pure Project Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:02:00 +0000

The PureProject collection is a tribute to runners with a sense of adventure and a craving to grab their run by the horns. Radically lightweight, flexible materials merge with smart design to naturally align your stride and empower every push-off. Unleash your feet; experience the PureProject by Brooks with four unique shoes in vibrant colors.

Deer Hunting the West

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:08:00 +0000

Deer hunting the West is considerably different than deer hunting other regions of the US. Although the Mid-west may offer some of the finest whitetail deer hunting in the world, it cannot offer what deer hunting the West can. First, there are several Western Whitetail sub-species including several unique trophies such as the Columbian whitetail, Coues whitetail, Carmen Mountain whitetail and Texas whitetail found in the West. Second, the west offers other hunting opportunities during the deer hunt. In addition to whitetail deer, a hunter may be able to pursue mule deer, elk, bear, and even mountain lion during the deer season, depending on the state hunted.
Hunting the West often requires the hunter to traverse steep and rugged terrain, far away from major roads; which requires the hunter be in optimal shape. Most of the West is public land, offering all hunters easy access to millions of acres in which to hunt. The majority of public land is administered by the US Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In contrast, some western states like Texas are almost entirely private and access to hunting location can prove to be difficult. If you are hunting your home state or traveling across several states in pursuit of a western whitetail trophy, utilizing important hunting resources can determine the overall success of your hunt.
The ultimate hunting resource the hunter should utilize is the website or annual publication of the state Game & Fish department. Knowing and understanding the rules and regulations of the state is important and leads to strong hunting ethics. Additionally, several states offer "insider information" on where to hunt and how to hunt. Another valuable hunting resource is a quality map. A standard USFS or BLM map is useful, but the addition of a topographic map or aerial map will prove to be invaluable. In addition to a paper map, several software topographic map solutions are available as well. One of the best aerial mapping solutions is Google Earth. Utilizing these specialty maps allows printing of specific locations.
Western Whitetail is a one-stop hunting resource with the Western Hunter in mind, be sure to visit their website at http://www.westernwhitetail.com/.

Sitka Gear to Relocate Offices to Bozeman, Montana

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:13:00 +0000

Sitka announced Friday they will be moving their headquarters from Napa, Calif., to Bozeman, Mont., and will be operating out of the new location by April 2012.

Nestled below the jagged peaks of the Rockies, Bozeman is an ideal venue for testing and developing gear, and is a popular destination for hunting and outdoor recreation. Its forward-thinking and outdoor-centric culture makes it a natural home for Sitka.

“At Sitka, we put tremendous value on our products, people and culture. We believe being in Bozeman will enable us to continue building our team of authentic hunters and outdoorsmen,” commented Kevin Sloan, Sitka Business Leader. “This move will also enable us to better test and develop game-changing gear, while thriving in Montana’s creative, outdoor culture.”

Customers will not experience any interruptions in service or shipping, as Sitka will remain entirely functional in Napa, Calif., until the new office opens. Customers will be notified when the move is complete.

Deadline is approaching to enter the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:49:00 +0000

Time is running out to put in for your chance to win a hunt of a lifetime while helping Arizona’s wildlife conservation efforts at the same time.

The deadline to buy raffle tickets by mail for this year's Arizona Big Game Super Raffle is July 15, 2011 (mail orders must be received by that date). Online orders will be accepted until 10 p.m. MST on July 17, 2011; visit www.arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com and click on the "buy tickets" link.

Hunts available through the raffle include antelope, black bear, buffalo, Coues white-tailed deer, desert bighorn sheep, elk, turkey (Merriam’s or Gould’s), javelina, mountain lion and mule deer.
Winners will be able to hunt for 365 days almost anywhere in the state of Arizona during a special 2011-2012 hunting season.

Also up for raffle are two bonus items: an incredible Swarovski optics package valued at $9,700, ticket cost of only $10; and, a guided trophy elk hunt in New Mexico valued at $6,500, ticket cost of only $20.
All of the tickets are affordable and range in cost from $5-$25 depending on the species you choose.
The Arizona Big Game Super Raffle is a collaborative effort among various nonprofit conservation groups to bring 10 of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission special big game tags to raffle for the purpose of raising funds for the benefit of wildlife.

Every dollar raised by these special tags goes toward management projects that benefit each tag’s particular species in Arizona, and also indirectly benefit other species.

The drawing will be held July 21, 2011 at the Outdoor Experience 4 All banquet at Ashley Manor in Chandler.

For more information or to place your order online, visit http://www.arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com/.

To learn how the funds raised through the raffle are used, check out the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Habitat Partnership Committee web page at http://www.azgfd.gov/w_c/hpc.shtml.

Dead Down Wind Launches 2012 Hunt of a Lifetime Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:20:00 +0000

Dead Down Wind, the maker of the industry’s most complete scent elimination system and D2W guide gear, announces another Hunt of a Lifetime giveaway. All hunters are eligible to win simply by logging onto www.deaddownwind.com and clicking “register to win.” One lucky entrant will be joining Tom Nelson, the host of Dead Down Wind’s American Archer on an exciting archery only hunt. This is also an opportunity for the winner to appear on national TV with Tom.

Contestants are entering to win a whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey and hog hunt of a lifetime with the prestigious and recently famous Barnes-Keith Ranch. Barnes-Keith Ranch is on 10,000 acres and was recently featured in the movie, True Grit.

The hunt will be five full days and go from December 3rd to the 7th in San Saba, Texas. The winner can expect an excellent semi guided hunt, great accommodations, fully cooked meals and basic game preparation and storage. In addition to a great hunt, Dead Down Wind will cover the winner’s airfare and travel expenses and will also receive a Dead Down Wind Masters Kit and a NEW Bowtech Bow as well.

Dead Down Wind continues to help dreams come true by teaming top celebrities and top outfitters along with their loyal supporters on these free Dream Hunt opportunities. Be sure to register online at www.deaddownwind.com for your chance at this great opportunity.

The winner will be drawn by December 31st 2011 and the hunt will be for the 2012 season. Visit www.deaddownwind.com for dates and details.

NWTF Nebraska State Chapter Award Banquet

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:14:00 +0000

Please join the NWTF Nebraska State Chapter Award Banquet July 23 at the Kearney American Legion Club in Kearney, Neb.
The fun starts when the banquet begins at 5 p.m.
Come and enjoy: a delicious meal, games and fabulous prizes including exclusive NWTF items including knives, wildlife sculptures, outdoor gear and home décor.
The annual Nebraska State Board meeting also will take place July 23 at the Kearney American Legion Club at 9 a.m.
NWTF members are invited to attend both events free of charge. You may purchase both lunch and dinner for $15 if you are attending both events or purchase meals separately: $5 for lunch and $10 for dinner.
To register, contact Dennis Conger at dconger@nwtf.net or (402) 981-2693.
Register today because this event is limited to just 120 people!

Hunting Opportunities to be Expanded on National Wildlife Refuges in Eight States

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:36:00 +0000

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is proposing to open Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota to deer and turkey hunting for the first time, while expanding hunting activities at nine other refuges in eight states. These states include: Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Minnesota, Iowa, Utah and Texas. If approved, the proposal would provide additional public hunting opportunities in fulfillment of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997.

In addition to the new deer and turkey hunting programs at Crane Meadows, other proposed hunting opportunities include:

-- Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge (Colorado) would increase big game hunting by offering elk hunting for the first time. The refuge also allows migratory bird hunting, upland game hunting and fishing.

-- Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (Louisiana) would open for the first time to migratory bird hunting of waterfowl and coot. The refuge also allows fishing.

-- Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge (Mississippi) would open for the first time to migratory bird hunting of duck and geese; upland game hunting of squirrel, rabbit and raccoon; and big game hunting of deer and hogs. The refuge also permits fishing.

-- Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (North Carolina) would open for the first time to big game hunting of deer and hogs.

-- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (Minnesota) would increase acreage for migratory bird hunting, upland game hunting and big game hunting.

-- Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (Minnesota/Iowa) would increase acreage for migratory bird hunting, upland game hunting and big game hunting. The refuge would expand the species for migratory bird and upland game hunting.

-- Ouray National Wildlife Refuge (Utah) would allow for the first time upland game hunting of turkey and big game hunting of elk. The refuge also allows migratory bird hunting and fishing.

-- Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (Minnesota) would open new areas to migratory bird hunting. It would allow big game hunting of turkey and deer for the first time. The refuge is also open for fishing.

-- Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge (Texas) would open three new units to upland game hunting of squirrels and rabbits and big game hunting of feral hogs and whitetail deer. The refuge is also open for migratory bird hunting and fishing.

While definitions of hunting categories vary by refuge and state, migratory bird hunting generally includes ducks and geese. Upland game hunting may cover such animals as game birds, rabbit, squirrel, opossum and coyote. Big game hunting may include such animals as wild turkey, deer and feral hogs.

Under the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, the Service can permit hunting and fishing where they are compatible with refuge purpose and mission.

NRA played a key role in getting language included in this act making hunting a “priority public use” on National Wildlife Refuges.

The NRA encourages all its hunter members to submit comments in support of the Service’s efforts to open new refuges to hunting and to expand existing refuge hunt programs. Despite federal law that encourages the Service to promote hunting opportunities on refuges, the anti-hunting groups always submit comments in opposition.

Happy Independence Day with Dead Down Wind and the US Flag

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:06:00 +0000

Dead Down Wind and the US Flag

Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July!
Don't forget to thank the Armed Forces as you are celebrating at the lake, backyard or baseball game!

Nebraska Antlerless Elk Permit 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:21:00 +0000

Nebraska is often overlooked for trophy elk hunting, only because it's only open to Nebraska residents. The once-in-a-lifetime bull elk tag is the most coveted tag in the state.

After harvesting my bull elk and punching that once-in-a-lifetime tag, I had to wait three years before I could apply for an antlerless elk tag. Well, on the first attempt, I drew an antlerless elk tag for the Bordeaux Unit. This will be an awesome opportunity to witness crazy elk rutting action in the Pine Ridge of Nebraska with an excellent chance of harvesting a mature cow elk.

With the timing of the hunt, I'll also use this hunt to field test several pieces of gear that will be used on the Wyoming mule deer hunt.

2011 Wyoming Deer Draw Results

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:09:00 +0000

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released the draw results for deer and antelope. Click Here to check your draw results.
Wyoming has been an annual favorite for antelope hunting, but it was time to pursue mule deer. I took 2 deer preference points into the draw, so the application approach was to put a top, blue-chip unit as the first choice and an easy-to-draw general tag as the second choice. This application approach gives us two good opportunities for drawing the tag, but an even better chance at hunting mule deer while earning another preference point.
The game plan worked out perfectly and we drew our second choice for Region D general deer tag. Since we drew the second choice, the preference point total rises to three.
Now, the real work begins in preparation for the October rifle season. 100% DIY on public land...stay tuned!

Bighorn Mountain Wild and Scenic Trail Run 30K

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:58:00 +0000

The top reasons for running the Bighorn Mountain Wild and Scenic Trail Run
1. Elk have been known to eat the trail markers
2. Moose have been known to chase runners
3. The Bighorn Mountains
4. Course elevation at the start: 7650 feet & Max elevation: 7854 feet (course map)
5. Total elevation change: 4056 feet with a Cat 4 and Cat 5 climb

The race started at the Dry Fork aid station with 50K and 100-mile runners passing through. The weather was amazing and it was going to be an epic day in the beautiful Bighorn Mountains. From the starting line, we ascended up the Freeze Out Road passing through mud and snow-covered trails along the way. After running over various gravel roads and pack trails, we crested at Camp Creek Ridge at 8,100 feet. At this point, I was in third place and feeling strong with a comfortable pace.
Then, we started the gradual descent down the Sheep Creek drainage to 7,300 feet using an old four-wheel drive road with wild flowers covering the mountainside. At about mile 4.5, I was still at a comfortable pace crossing through the Upper Sheep Creek aid station. But, then I hit the CAT 5 climb and that pace became a grueling walk.
After cresting the hill, the trail dropped into Tongue River Canyon as we ran next to the roaring white rapids with more wildflowers in view. But the rocky trail prevented taking in the beautiful sights as every step was carefully orchestrated to navigate the rocks.
As I entered the Lower Sheep Creek aid station at mile 10 and 5,025 feet, I quickly filled my Camelbak QuikGrip bottle and dropped a Nuun tablet for some electrolytes. I was focused on maintaining my second place position with hopes of catching the leader. The miles kept clicking away until the Tongue River aid station at mile 12.5 and 4,375 feet.
After this aid station, the course was on a flat gravel road until the finish line, but my legs were absolutely trashed from the steep downhill runs. The last aid station -- Homestretch -- at mile 15 indicated only three miles remained. At this point, my legs were gone and couldn’t find a comfortable pace. As a result, I ended up slipping to fourth place overall and second in my age division.

Place: 4th Overall, 2nd in Age Division (20-29)
Overall Time: 2:13:32
Average Pace: 7:15

Nutrition Approach-
Honey Stinger gel at 0:45
1/2 banana at 1:15
Honey Stinger gel at 1:45

Changes for the 2012 race:
More CrossFit to strengthen the legs. Simply put, my leg strength failed way before my enduance and stamina.
Improve overall speed. I need more speed for the flat stretch leading into Dayton.
Improve downhill running ability

NWTF Nebraska to Invest $91,000 in State Projects in 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:04:00 +0000

The Nebraska State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation committed $91,210 in Nebraska this year to conservation, education, research and other projects.
The largest single commitment is $20,000 to improve waterways on Swanson Reservoir wildlife management area near Trenton, Neb. The chapter also dedicated $13,285 to support safe archery and shooting sports programs for youth.
The NWTF will support many projects that are in partnership with government agencies, conservation groups and landowners. NWTF's Nebraska chapters have raised and spent more than $517,000 on projects in the state since 1985.

2011 Lincoln Half-Marathon

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:26:00 +0000

Months of dedicated training had finally paid off when the gun blasted to start the 2011 Lincoln Half-Marathon. The weather was perfect on race day and the field was stacked with quality runners.

Since January, I used a mix of CrossFit and CrossFit Endurance workouts to build the strength, speed, power, stamina and flexibility required to set a new PR. With a goal of sub-1:18, I entered the race with a specific game plan for achieving that goal.

I crossed the first mile at exactly 6:00 and continued to run 5:50 to 5:55 miles throughout the race. Everything felt great, including my legs, stomach and mind. Here's a breakdown of my race splits:
5K- 18:30
10K- 36:44
15K- 55:10
Race Time- 1:17:45
Pace/Mile- 5:57

Overall, I finished 14th out of 7225 runners, but most importantly I completed a PR and had a great time doing it. Time to train for 2012...

Nebraska Turkey Hits the Deck

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:16:00 +0000

This big ol' gobbler tested my patience as I waited for over an hour as he put on a strutting show to the nearby hens, jakes and fellow gobblers. Eventually he strutted to within 20 yards and the Browning Gold NWTF laid the hammer down. Next up...Iowa spring turkeys!

Gorilla Treestands Releases the Universal Safety Harness Comfort Kit

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:32:00 +0000

Gorilla Treestands has released the new Universal Safety Harness Comfort Kit -- an innovative organizer that ensures a tangle-free safety harness.

The new Universal Safety Harness Comfort Kit fits most standard OEM harnesses that have been tested and certified by an independent laboratory to meet or exceed the TMA standards, and is designed to make your existing harness tangle free, easier to put on and more comfortable to wear.

Features on the Universal Safety Harness Comfort Kit include:

Lightweight 300x600 denier foam pads
Extra-wide shoulder and leg pads
Easy to assemble with no tools
Easy to attach hook and loop fabric fasteners
Available in Mossy Oak Treestand and standard black

Ni-Bthaska-Ke Trail Run

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:27:00 +0000

Ni-Bthaska-Ke 12K Trail Run
This was the 5th Annual Ni-Bthaska-Ke 4 Mile and 12K -- known as one of the toughest trail runs in the Midwest. The 12K takes place in Platte River State Park with a combination of single-track, scenic, and ruggedly challenging trails.

My goal for the race was to finish under 60 minutes by starting out with the front of the pack. Luckily, the trail was in excellent condition allowing for fast downhills and strong, powerful uphill ascents. I kept a solid pace throughtout the race and ended up finishing in 59:59 for 4th place overall.

Results

Arizona Elk and Antelope Results Posted

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:54:00 +0000

Draw Results:
Arizona Elk and Antelope results are out and are posted on Arizona's website https://www.azgfdeservices.com/. You will need your Sportsman ID # (usually your SSN) and your date of birth.

Application Deadlines:
The Colorado deadline to apply for all species is April 5, 2011.

The Nevada deadline to apply for all species is April 18, 2011.

2011 Lincoln Track Club State Farm 5K

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:33:00 +0000

The Lincoln Track Club State Farm 5K is an annual race that marks the beginning of the race season in Lincoln. My first ever State Farm 5K was in 2007 with a finishing time of 20:00 for an average of 6:27 miles. Through proper training, CrossFit, CrossFit Endurance, paleo nutrition and overall becoming a better runner, I've significantly improved that time.

I was looking to break into the 16:00 range for this race, but ended up squeaking out a 17:42 for an average of 5:42 miles. The Lincoln Half-Marathon is about five weeks away and it's time to crank up the training.

Time: 17:42
Pace: 5:42
Overall Place: 4 of 670
Place in Gender: 4 of 245
Division M2529 Place: 1 of 56

Results

Registration is now open for the 2011 Quad-City Times Bix 7

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:16:00 +0000

Do 7 in '11
The Quad-City Times Bix 7 will take place on Saturday, July 30, 2011 and registration is now open at Bix7.com and will remain open until Friday, July 29th.

Join us on July 30, 2011 and run with the greatest long distance runners in the world at the 37th annual Quad-City Times Bix 7.
Sign up NOW and SAVE! $3.00 savings for early registration!
Sign up before June 14th and qualify for the "Race for the Jackpot" contest. You could win $3,700!
REGISTER NOW!

Wyoming Game and Fish Elk Hunting Results Posted

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:13:00 +0000

Drawing Results:
Wyoming elk results are out! Results are posted on Wyoming's website http://gf.state.wy.us/DrawResults/frmSearch.aspx.

Upcoming Application Deadlines:
The remaining Wyoming applications and all of Utah's application deadlines are approaching.

Wyoming moose, sheep, goat, and bison is due in their office February 28, 2011 at 5pm MST.
Wyoming deer and antelope is due in their office March 15, 2011 at 5pm MST.
Note: Points only application period is July 1-September 30, 2011.

The Utah deadline to apply for all species is March 3, 2011 at 11pm MST.
The Utah deadline for points only for all species is March 10, 2011 at 11pm MST.

If you aren't going to have time or don't want to deal with the states applications, contact me about a License Application Service.

Spot Hogg Releases the "Tagged Out" Sight Mount Rangefinder

noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hoefs) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:08:00 +0000

Harrisburg, OR- Spot Hogg Archery, makers of the “World’s Toughest Archery Products” announces the Tagged Out sight mount rangefinder by Bad River Outdoors is now available for all Spot Hogg sight models.

We’ve all been there- it’s the moment of truth and your left guessing shot distance as a buck or bull quickly walks into range. Getting a shot off is now or never and there’s no time to fumble for your laser rangefinder. Sometimes we GUESS RIGHT- and sometimes we GUESS WRONG. The Tagged Out archery rangefinder system allows you to range game at full draw and removes all ranging guesswork from the bowhunting equation. With the Tagged Out, the simple four-step ranging process is as easy as this: 1) Draw your bow 2) Range the animal 3) Go to the appropriate pin 4) Release. The moment of truth is no time to question the distance of your target and with a Tagged Out rangefinding system on your Spot Hogg sight, you don’t have to.

Based upon average size of several game species chest measurements, the foolproof Tagged Out rangefinder creates a unique frame of reference, which allows you to place the bottom of the rangefinder on the belly line of your target while simultaneously lining it up with the horizontal line of the animals back. Using the size of the reference frame you can accurately judge distance from 20-60 yards to select the right pin and loose an arrow with confidence. If the animal is too small in the reference frame, us a lower pin and vice-versa.

The Tagged Out’s aluminum construction and glow-in-the-dark powder coat finish make it lightweight and easy to see in all lighting conditions. Each unit is easily fastened to the face of your sight via five screws and will remain set in all hunting situations.
Benefits of the Tagged Out ranging system include:

• Instant, hands-free visual ranging at full draw
• Ranging ability up to 60 yards
• Solid aluminum construction
• Glow-in-the-dark powder coat
• Impervious to all weather conditions
• Does not interfere or obstruct view of fiber optic pins
• Easily installed
• Sight frames for Deer, Mule Deer, Elk and Antelope
• Great for game and 3D shooting
• Easily mounted in front of or behind fiber optic pins