Whitetail Woods

For Sale, Any Takers

2012-01-27T10:47:00.000-05:00

I put this back up for sale hoping to sell it so i could get fishing tackle for my new hobby - Fly Fishing.

If any interested please contact me via email and I do accept Paypal.

This is a brand new item, never used and still in the plastic with owners manual.

MSRP - $99.99 your cost $65.00 + $5.00 s&h = $70.00

The new Gorilla® G15 Safety Harness is a streamline safety harness for all season comfort. the ultra lightweight, breathable form-fitting design goes on in seconds. It provides a 360° range of movement so you never miss a shot. The energy absorbing tether system outperforms conventional harness designs and reduces felt fall force by nearly 40%. It is comfortable and easy to use. The lightweight design is for both warm and cold climates. It features a full adjustable quick release buckle system for a better fit, convenient accessory clips, climbing strap/suspension relief strap for safety, padded waist and leg straps for support and a quick connect tree strap is included. Near universal fit, for waist sizes ranging from 25 inches to 51 inches. Mossy Oak® Treestand® camouflage.

Blog #2 got it's New Face

2012-01-27T07:39:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to mention that my #2 Blog "Black Powder Shooting" finally got the face it so deserves.

RG Web Graphics

Bill with RG Web Graphics who designed my Official logo that you see here in my header has done it again for me by creating this awesome header for BPS. I just wanted to extend my grateful appreciation for all he has done.

If you haven't stopped by yet than please do and become a follower or subscribe via email. All our welcome.

Whitetail Woods & Black Powder Shooting in "Preserving the Outdoors"

Carbon Express Renews Partnership With Beyond The Hunt

2012-01-27T00:01:00.000-05:00

Contact: Jeff Bergmann

715 442 2078

jeff@providencemarketinggroup.net

Carbon Express Continues to Go

Beyond The Hunt With Rick and Julie

Carbon Express Renews Partnership With Beyond The Hunt

Starring Rick and Julie Kreuter

Flushing, Michigan – Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is pleased to announce its continued relationship with Rick and Julie Kreuter, hosts of Beyond The Hunt, a show that spotlights “the experience” of hunting. Rick and Julie are honorable spokespersons of the Carbon Express Pro Staff and an integral part of hunters loyal to the Carbon Express brand.

“With a full season under our belt, Rick and I have had the opportunity to put the some of the most technically advanced precision arrows to the ultimate test,” remarked Julie Kreuter. “The Mayhem™ and Pile Driver™ arrows exceeded our expectations after our very first whitetail trip of the year. They performed flawlessly. We look forward to another season with Carbon Express^® arrows lining our quivers and bringing our viewers Beyond The Hunt.”

“We spend countless hours in the field waiting for that distinct moment that electrifies our soul, when that trophy walks into range,” stated Rick Kreuter. “I cannot afford to jeopardize any time in the field with equipment that doesn’t perform true. I’ve relied on the kinetic energy and knock down power of my Carbon Express^® Pile Driver™ Series arrows to lay my game to rest.”

“Beyond The Hunt” brings a unique element to outdoor programming that sets the pace for future television shows,” stated Rob Eastman, the President of Carbon Express. “The Kreuters are fine representatives of the Carbon Express brand and of our industry in general. Our premier lines of products are designed for hunters who demand superior performance and we look to people like the Kreuters to demonstrate that.”

About Carbon Express^®

Carbon Express^®, an Eastman OutdoorsInc. brand, is the leading manufacturer of high performance carbon hunting and target arrows and arrow components for hunters and target shooters. For more information or customer service visit www.carbonexpressarrows.com, or call 800.241.4833.

Tying the Davy Knot - Fly Fishing

2012-01-26T00:01:00.000-05:00

Carbon Express Renews Partnership With Don and Kandi Kisky

2012-01-25T00:01:00.003-05:00

Contact: Jeff Bergmann

715 442 2078

jeff@providencemarketinggroup.net

Carbon Express Puts the

‘Whitetail’ in ‘Freak’

Carbon Express Renews Partnership With Don and Kandi Kisky

and All the Whitetail Freaks

Flushing, Michigan – Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is pleased to announce the renewal of the hosts Don and Kandi Kisky to the Carbon Express Pro Staff. The husband and wife hunting team is well known for the popular program, Whitetail Freaks, as seen on The Outdoor Channel. The Kisky’s and the crew of “Freaks” will continue to engage viewers with radical storylines of some of the most pulse-racing bucks ever laid down on camera.

“After a single year of shooting the newest series of technically advanced precision arrows, I can honestly say that we had one of the most successful seasons in Kisky history,” stated Don Kisky. The Maxima Blue Streak™ arrows provided the crew and me with unmatched performance. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Carbon Express and forging ahead into this fall with utmost confidence that the Carbon Express® arrows will provide us with the best trophy killing ability ever.”

“Carbon Express has become the very blood of the Whitetail Freak nation,” remarked Kandi Kisky. “Our crew and I are honored to be a part of the Carbon Express Pro Staff and to use arrows that deliver the precision and performance we demand year-in-and-year-out.”

“The Kisky’s have redefined whitetail hunting,” remarked Rob Eastman, the President of Carbon Express. “This popular husband and wife team along with the other diehards have shown America what big buck hunting is all about. We are proud to have the Kiskys and the Whitetail Freaks television program as part of the Carbon Express brand effort and look forward to another great season of entertainment.”

About Carbon Express^®

Knot Tying for Fly Fishing 101

2012-01-24T00:01:00.005-05:00

I finally took the fly rod combo kit from Eagle Claw out of it's package and looked it over. I realized there are a few knots I need to learn so I started researching and found a few things I can learn hopefully.

Knot #1 - The first thing is the Arbor knot which attaches the backing to the reel.

Instructions:

STEP 1. Pass the line around the reel arbor.

STEP 2. Tie an overhand knot around the standing line. Then tie a secong overhand knot in the tag end.

STEP 3. Pull tight and snip off excess. Snug down first overhand knot on the reel arbor.

STEP 4. Wind your line on the reel and go fishing!

Knot #2 - The next is the Albright knot which attaches your fishing line to your backing line.

Instructions:

STEP 1. Bend a loop in the tag end of the heavier line and hold between thumb and forefinger of left hand. Insert the tag end of the lighter line through loop from the top.

STEP 2. Slip tag end of lighter line under your thumb and pinch it tightly against the heavier strands of the loop. Wrap the first turn of the lighter line over itself and continue wrapping the round end of the loop. Take at least 12 turns with the lighter line around all three strands.

STEP 3. Insert tag end of the lighter line through end of loop from the bottom. It must enter and leave the loop on same side.

STEP 4. With the thumb and forefinger of the left hand, slide coils of the lighter line towards the end of the loop, stop 1/8" from end of loop. Using pliers, pull tag end of lighter line tight to keep coils from slipping off loop.

STEP 5. With your left hand still holding the heavier line pull on the standing part of the lighter line. Pull the tag end of the lighter line and the standing part a second time. Pull the standing part of the heavy mono and the standing part of the light line. Trim both tag ends.

Knot #3 - The next knot is the Nail knot which attaches the fishing line to the leader.

Instruction:

Step 1. Place a nail between the fly line and leader. Wrap the leader back towards the end of your fly line about 6 times.

Step 2. Pass the end of your leader back through the loops you just made. After the leader is through, pull on both ends of the fly line and leader trying not to have the loops cross each other. Holding with fingers, remove nail.

Step 3. Moisten and snug down by pulling both ends away from each other. Clip excess line and leader close to the formed knot

Knot #4 - This knot is called the Surgeons knot which attaches the leader to the tippet.

Instructions:

STEP 1. The main line should come in from the left and the line to be attached should come from the right. Overlap the two pieces approximately 6 or so inches.

STEP 2. Pinch the overlapped lines together on the left between your thumb and index finger. Do the same with the sections on the right and make a loop by crossing it over itself. Take the long and short lines that are in your right hand and pass them through the formed loop. around, and back through a second time.

STEP 3. Pull both pieces being held in each hand away from each other closing the knot. Moisten and pull tight. Once this not is secure you can tighten it further by pulling individual pieces. I would not recommend this knot for line over 30lbs because it will be hard to tighten and the strength of the knot will only be there if tightened all the way.

A TIP: Mono line should be moistened (water or spittle) before closing the knot to keep down friction heat that can weaken the line, also never tug on a knot too much to "test it", it makes no sense put 10 pounds of strain on an 8 pound line!

Knot #5 - This next one is called the Improved Clinch knot which attaches the tippet to the fly.

Instructions:

1) Pass the line through the hook eye. Take several turns around the main line and pass the end back between the hook eye and the first turn. Some anglers loop the main line through the eye of the hook or swivel twice for added strength. Use 5 turns if your line is under 15kg (30lb), 3-4 turns would be sufficient if the line is over 15kg (30lb).

2) Pass the tag end back through the large loop.

3) Lubricate with saliva and pull firmly with steady pressure.

Crystar Lens 2.5 magnification

2012-01-23T00:01:00.000-05:00

Another nice find at the free shed in the local transfer station. Granted they are not going to pick out a tick at 100 yards but I think they would make a good addition to my pack to at the very least enhance what I am looking at which in my case would be an added plus because my eye's are not like they use to be.

I haven't found much as far as a time period as of yet but I know there is a few years on them anyway.

With just the push of a little button they pop open to a nice 2.5 magnification. Otherwise also called opera glasses they are compact and can easily fit in your pocket.

Wish I had more to mention but history on this style is very limited.

Escapee caught after nightly rampage

2012-01-22T09:44:00.000-05:00

Just got done going on a hamster hunt. Yes you heard it here first. During the night my son's hamster broke out and was on the lamb from our 2 cats but through relentless searching we found the little escapee hiding behind the television stand.. I had visions of the cat from christmas vacation under the chair after biting into an electrical cord..


brownie the escapee

History of the Dietz Lantern

2012-01-22T00:01:00.000-05:00

I have recently expanded my collecting from civil war artifacts, rifle cartridge boxes and gun oil tins to also include Lanterns specifically Dietz Lanterns who has been in business since 1840 when Robert E. Dietz at Age 22, purchases a lamp & oil business at 62 Fulton St., at the corner of Columbia St., Brooklyn, New York. He began manufacturing candle lanterns, and was able to save $600 in the first year of business.

There are so many different types of Dietz lanterns that I still am trying to research it but, I recently made my first purchase which is a Dietz Comet Lantern. I was able to find this one to the left which had never been used and comes with the original box.

To my knowledge it is dated in the early 1950's so being in the condition it is I feel is a good find. Anyway let's see what history has had to say about the Dietz Lanterns.

PRINCIPLES OF LANTERN CONSTRUCTION

cold blast

Most kerosene lanterns embody one of three distinct types of construction: Hot-Blast, Cold Blast, or Dead-Flame. Dietz makes all three types to fill every lighting requirement.

Cold-Blast and Hot-Blast are tubular lanterns. In them, the kerosene vapor mixed with air, in proper ratio, composes the burning mixture. The burner acts as a carburetor to which the side tubes convey properly controlled air in regulated volume. Result: perfect combustion and bright, clean light. A cold-blast lantern, easily the most efficient of all, is constructed so that only fresh, cold air enters the tubes, while the spent air is diverted and expelled.

hot blast

Hot-blast lanterns permit a portion of spent air to recirculate through the tubes. (Cold-blast provides about twice the brightness of hot-blast.)

Dead-flame lanterns take in fresh air through the baffles at bottom, expel spent air at top. Hot and cold-blast lanterns produce much more light than dead-flame type.

HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR LANTERNS

Correct maintenance of lanterns will provide lower lighting costs, brighter lighting, long time between fillings, longer lantern life, greater reliability and more certain protection of the public. Follow these simple suggestions...

1. To Remove the Globe. On a Cold Blast lantern, grasp bail and lift ring (as shown.) Lift up on ring, tilt back globe, and allow it to go all the way down. If the globe has LOC-NOBs, rotate globe a quarter turn, and pull out from wire cross guards.
2. To Remove Burner and Wick. Turn burner until ears are disengaged. Lift out burner. Keep wick between finger and edge of fuel compartment so that it is wiped dry of excess kerosene.
3. To Trim Wick. Cut straight across with shears (for either charred portion of old wick or fuzzy portion of new one.) A straight wick will burn more evenly, and give better light.
4. To Replace Burner and Wick. Put wick back into fuel compartment (or fount.) Lock burner back into place, making sure it is fitted into both grooves. (Use a piece of tape to make a leader to assist in changing the wick if necessary.)
5. To Light. Push lift lever straight down. Light lantern. Set the flame a little lower than is desired for burning, since the flame will burn higher after the lantern reaches operating temperature. If lantern is to be used in freezing weather, light it outside to avoid breaking the globe.

Buck Tail Plaque

2012-01-21T00:01:00.000-05:00

I planned to have at least the tail from the buck I harvested this year so I am drying the back and cutting out the plaque that it is going to hang on. Down near the tip of the tail I slipped just a little but should still come out alright.

Here is the other side which I think is ok. Once I'm ready I will pin it to the plaque.

Here is the piece of pine I picked out and cut out. I have decided wheter I am going to clear coat it or stain it and clear coat it.Decisions decisions! Any suggestions?

Why do you look forward to Trout Fishing?

2012-01-20T00:01:00.000-05:00

Trout fishing! I find myself sitting here at my laptop looking out at the first hint of pre-dawn light and seeing snow on the tree limbs and the wind literally howling. You would think trout fishing would be the furthest from my mind but it's not. Next to deer hunting being my favorite thing to do is trout fishing. There is not much that is better than sitting on a quiet stream or river bank and tossing a line out and waiting for that familiar tug on the line.

Some of my most memorable fishing was done just like that sitting on a stream bank at one of my favorite fishing holes when I caught this guy to the left. A 16" Brown trout which I saw follow my night crawler into shore and then snag it at the last minute.

Or, when I was real young going pan fishing with my dad and the local sheriff who was hid friend and bringing home more fish than they probably were suppose to at the time.Or even when I was fishing with my son Tyler when he caught his first fish, a large shiner.

Fishing has a way of bringing stress levels down which according to my doctor are quite high for me lately, so that is partly the reason why I am really looking forward to trout season opening up. I really do want to learn how to fly fish and that is why if you have looked lately the fly rod combo kit I had for sale in the "Trading Post" is not there anymore. It wasn't selling so I decided it was mine. I will certainly be reading more of some of the great trout fishing blogs that I frequent such as in no particular order "DW Fly Fishing & Tying", "Fishing through Life", "Troutrageous".

I think trout are the most nicest looking fish around whether they are photographed or drawn or even painted. Here are a few of my favorite pcs.

my 1st. trout of the 2011 season

A few of my favorite Trout Spots

2012-01-19T09:23:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to share a few trout pool spots with you. I can hardly wait to fish them again.

Anatomy, Habitat & Diet of a Trout

2012-01-19T00:01:00.000-05:00

Above you are going to see a diagram of a rainbow trout but in all reality it would be the same for any other trout. The following information I found on Wikipedia.

Anatomy

Trout that live in different environments can have dramatically different colorations and patterns. Mostly, these colors and patterns form as camouflage, based on the surroundings, and will change as the fish moves to different habitats. Trout in, or newly returned from the sea, can look very silvery, while the same "geneic" fish living in a small stream or in an alpine lake could have pronounced markings and more vivid coloration; it is also possible that in some species this signifies that they are ready to mate. It is virtually impossible to define a particular color pattern as belonging to a specific breed; however, in general, wild fish are claimed to have more vivid colors and patterns.
Trout have fins entirely without spines, and all of them have a small adipose fin along the back, near the tail. The pelvic fins sit well back on the body, on each side of the anus. The swim bladder is connected to the esophagus, allowing for gulping or rapid expulsion of air, a condition known as physostome. Unlike many other physostome fish, the trout do not use their bladder as an auxiliary device for oxygen uptake, relying solely on their gills.
There are many species, and even more populations that are isolated from each other and morphologically different. However, since many of these distinct populations show no significant genetic differences, what may appear to be a large number of species is considered a much smaller number of distinct species by most ichthyologists. The trout found in the eastern United States are a good example of this. The brook trout, the aurora trout, and the (extinct) silver trout all have physical characteristics and colorations that distinguish them, yet genetic analysis shows that they are one species, Salvelinus fontinalis.
Lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush), like brook trout, belong to the char genus. Lake trout inhabit many of the larger lakes in North America, and live much longer than rainbow trout, which have an average maximum lifespan of 7 years. Lake trout can live many decades, and can grow to more than 30 kilograms (66 lb).

Habitat

Trout are usually found in cool (50–60 °F, 10–16 °C), clear streams and lakes, although many of the species have anadromous strains as well. Young trout are referred to as troutlet, troutling or fry. They are distributed naturally throughout North America, northern Asia and Europe. Several species of trout were introduced to Australia and New Zealand by amateur fishing enthusiasts in the 19th century, effectively displacing and endangering several upland native fish species. The introduced species included brown trout from England and rainbow trout from California. The rainbow trout were a steelhead strain, generally accepted as coming from Sonoma Creek. The rainbow trout of New Zealand still show the steelhead tendency to run up rivers in winter to spawn.^[2] The closest resemblance of seema trout and other trout family can be found in the Himalayan Region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and in Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan.

Diet

Trout generally feed on other fish, and soft bodied aquatic invertebrates, such as flies, mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, mollusks and dragonflies. In lakes, various species of zooplankton often form a large part of the diet. In general, trout longer than about 300 millimetres (12 in) prey almost exclusively on fish, where they are available. Adult trout will devour smaller fish up to 1/3 their length. Trout may feed on shrimp, mealworms, bloodworms, insects, small animal parts, and eel.
1fillet of trout (79g) contains:^[3]

Calories :117
Fat(g): 5.22
Carbohydrates(g): 0
Fibers(g): 0
Protein(g): 16.41
Cholesterol(mg): 46

Finished my Plaque Rack

2012-01-18T00:01:00.001-05:00

Well Saturday I finished my plaque for the 8 point rack. I really do enjoy making stuff out of wood no matter how simple it might be. While the 3rd. coat of poly was drying I was up in the kitchen boiling the skull plate to try and get whatever fur and bit's of meat might be still on it.

It is a bit messy and sometimes a bit smelly but it is well worth it after your done. Now to show you how the plaque came out.

Now it's time to attach the rack and seeing as we cut it a bit close in the back it would not sit just right. So, what I did was make a small platform that screwed to the plaque and then the rack screwed to the platform.

My rack's final resting place................

Shed Hunting Tips from Trophy Hunting Obsession

2012-01-17T00:01:00.000-05:00

21 Shed Hunting Tips

by HuntingFreak

Shed hunting can be nearly as fun as deer hunting and it gives you an excuse to hit the woods. Finding a shed off a hit list buck will certainly get your blood pumping. Knowing a good buck, or one with potential made it through the season can raise the excitement for next season. Whether you’re an experienced shed hunter or a beginner, there are some shed hunting tips that should make your hunt more successful.
1. Be sure you aren’t too early. On that first warm day in late winter I get excited to do some shed hunting. But I know going too early could screw up an area and push un-shed bucks to another property. As hard as it is to wait, it’s best to make sure the bucks have dropped their antlers first.

2. Check trail cameras. Move your trail cameras to winter travel routes, food plots, or over a feeder. Checking the bucks on your trail cameras will let you know whether it’s time to go shed hunting or not.

3. Train your eyes. I like to use an exercise to help my eyes adjust to finding sheds. Grab an old deer shed and continuously throw it in front of you with your eyes closed. Once it lands, open and let your eyes find it. Like with mushroom hunting, once your eyes adjust you can spot sheds much easier.

4. Take some binoculars. Having some binoculars with you can help debunk a bone colored branch or a pine cone reflecting the sun 20 yards away. This makes things a little easier and may even help you find a few deer sheds that you might not have investigated otherwise.

5. Take a pack or rope. A backpack is useful for bringing some lunch if need be and definitely some water to stay hydrated. It also gives you a way to carry all the buck sheds you find. You can also bring some lightweight rope to tie onto the sheds so you can toss them over your shoulder. It just makes it easier than holding them and frees your hands up.

6. Find a good stick. Just like when I go mushroom hunting, having a good walking stick is a must for me. It’s good for moving briers out of your way, giving you support on steep ridges, and just makes walking easier.

7. Walk slow. This is one that I catch myself not doing sometimes. But walking slower will help you be more successful. Let your eyes dictate your speed, not your legs.

8. Check southern exposures. Deer like to lay on the south side of ridges and wood edges to soak up radiant heat. The snow also melts in these ares first and makes it a good place to look for sheds.

9. Look down. This may seem obvious but it’s amazing how many times you’ll catch yourself looking ahead for deer or at the terrain while you’re walking. I’ve almost stepped on deer sheds while looking too far ahead.

10. A little snow is good. If possible, it’s nice to have a little bit of snow on the ground. It makes it easier to see travel routes and fresh deer sign when deer shed hunting.

11. Check around evergreens. In the winter deer love bedding under pine trees even if it’s one lone pine tree or a small group of them. Check on the south side of evergreens for some fresh antler sheds.

12. Check waterways. Look in and around the thicker cover of ditches, river bottoms, and creek banks. The overgrown brush can easily knock a loose antler off a bucks head.

13. Feeding patterns. Be sure to look in food plots and wherever the deer are currently feeding. If you are not sure, this is where a little snow can help as well as just doing some glassing in the evening. Many bucks have lost their manhood while looking down and feeding all night.

14. Bedding areas. This is the one time that it should be permitted to check in known bedding areas and deer sanctuaries. Don’t go into these sacred areas until you are sure the bucks have shed. It can be a honey hole and you don’t want to go in prematurely and spook bucks out still sporting their headgear.

15. Look for parts of an antler. When glassing for deer your eyes are trained to look for a flickering tail, the glare of the sun off an antler, or the white of an ear. The same goes for antler shed hunting. Don’t make the mistake of looking for a whole shed lying in the open. Instead, look for tines sticking up or the bottom of a main beam.

16. Put out a feeder. During the winter it’s a good time to put out a feeder. Not only can it help the deer survive a harsh winter, but it makes a great place to find sheds.

17. Look any where deer jump. Finding deer sheds any place deer have to jump is very common. The shock of landing can cause an antler to fall off. Scout near ditch and fence crossings for bone on the ground.

18. Do a grid search. When you find a shed be sure to grid search the area for the second shed. Many times a buck will drop both his antlers within 100 yards of one another. Mark the spot the shed was found and search a 100 yard radius around it.

19. Take a GPS unit. This isn’t so much to help you from getting lost although it could be. But assuming you know the property pretty well, the GPS unit is handy for marking locations where you find sheds. Taking this data with you can give insight to winter travel patterns and a buck’s core area which can be helpful for hunting season.

20. Take a child with you. Anytime you allow a child to be involved in outdoor activities, it’s a positive experience. Plus it can help pass time and you’ll appreciate the extra pair of eyes.

21. Follow these antler shed hunting tips and have fun. The point of getting out and doing some shed hunting is to connect with nature and the outdoors. Enjoy this time as much as you can and most importantly, have fun.
Thanks for reading and happy shed hunting.

ATTENTION: Whitetail Woods has changed and Added a 2nd. blog

2012-01-16T11:48:00.000-05:00

As you are going to be able to tell I made some changes to the blog. Added some new color and different style letters which I think will add a change of pace. I wouldn't want you to get to bored, hahaha.

You will also notice a few gadget and things missing and that is because i created a second blog (call me ambitious I guess) cause i wanted to seperate things a bit.

The 2nd. blog is called "Black Powder Shooting" which as you can tell it is all about black powder shooting traditional as well as modern plus I will be adding all my civil war posts.


http://blackpowdershooting.blogspot.com/

Of course Whitetail Woods will still have deer hunt, trout fishing & turkey hunting posts as well as family activities but, I would hope you will subscribe and be a follower of my 2nd. blog "Black Powder Shooting" which will encompass all traditional and modern black powder shooting and the civil war.

You will see a lot of similarities like color and text, I sis not want you to totally think you were that confused so please stop by and check it out

Helping a new Black Powder shooter

2012-01-16T00:05:00.000-05:00

I just sold the last of my extra muzzleloaders to a new person to the sport of black powder shooting. John who is a neighbor and friend to my son has showed interest and tinight he came over to look at a CVA Wolf which he fell in love with.

Back in June of 2010 I did a product review on the CVA Wolf called,

CVA's new Wolf with the QRBP finally makes it to the Range

This gun I have to say is one of my favorites and a good gun for a beginner into black powder shooting so that is why I feel it is a good match for John.

After shouldering the gun you could see he really liked it and I could only imagine that is how I must have looked when I first held it.

Seeing as he was new I decided to help him out with a couple packages of bullets, a case for the gun and a sling to go with it. It also came scoped with a Bushnell Pro scope which is a good scope.

Just as soon as are schedules meet up we are going to the local farm where I have permission to shoot and we are going to make smoke. Then I will be able to get down to the nitty gritty with him. It will be easier to show him rather than try to explain it to him. I also told him that if he wanted we would make a tri to Cabela's where I would help him pick out the other small accessories he will need. Of course when I go I will be doing a little shopping for my self.

Black powder shooting is really not as difficult as one might think and once you fire one you will literally have a blast no pun intended. Modern or traditional does not matter, they both load from the muzzle and they both are one shot only. Only after that does it determine it worth by the type of shooter you are and of course in some circumstances the type of products you use.

Just thinking of you!

2012-01-16T00:01:00.000-05:00

I put this pic on face book the other day but i decided I wanted to place it here as well. There are times when I really miss him.

1930 - 2006

Just thinking of my dad

"Rest in Peace"

I Miss You!

Making a faded sun bleach rack come alive.

2012-01-15T14:05:00.000-05:00

Making a faded sun bleach rack come alive.

Whether it’s an antler mount hanging outside on the barn or a shed found in the woods, antlers that have been bleached by the elements can be restored to a natural color with Minwax Golden Oak stain. Rub it on with a cotton cloth and let dry. One coat usually does the trick, but you can repeat until you’ve achieved the desired coloration. --JHawes, via fieldandstream.com/tips

I really like this tip, that is why I am posting it. I have a few racks that could certainly use a bit of stain to bring them alive.

All new Broadhead blade Stopper Target

2012-01-15T00:02:00.003-05:00

Contact: Brandon Wikman

715.442.2078

Brandon@providencemarketinggroup.net

Big Green Targets Introduces the

All New Broadhead Blade Stopper Target

The Broadhead Blade Stopper Target hits the bull’s eye in

performance, value, & recycling

Lamar, MO – Big Green Targets, the leading manufacturer of archery targets made from 100% recycled materials unveils the new Broadhead Blade Stopper Target that is the ultimate double sided broadhead target in the industry.

The 100% recycled material target features a proprietary method of heat bonding recycled scrap foam enabling the Broadhead Blade Stopper to take shot after shot without slivering or coming apart like traditional broadhead targets. The target measures 20” x 20” x 18” and weighs 28 lbs.

High definition screen-printed front and back target faces provide remarkably sharp and crystal clear graphics. The front face of the archery target has 1” shooting spots on the front face with vitals and variable shooting spots on the back featuring a pinpoint crosshair graphic to hone in your archery shooting skills.

Broadhead Blade Stopper Target Specs:

• Easy arrow removal

• Long lasting

• Resists slivering from broadhead arrows

• 2 high resolution screen printed shooting faces

• Best price/performance ratio on market today

About Big Green Targets

Big Green Targets, a division of Poly-Green Foam, LLC is the premier supplier of recycled foam archery targets. For more information on Big Green Targets or the products they offer call (888) 390-5548 or visit www.biggreentargets.com.

Chattanooga Shooting Supply Hires Sophy Ivy as Director of Marketing

2012-01-14T06:28:00.000-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chattanooga Shooting Supply Hires Sophy Ivy as Director of Marketing

Chattanooga, TN (January 13, 2012) – Chattanooga Shooting Supply recently hired Sophy Ivy as the Director of Marketing. Ivy, whose office is based in Tennessee, is responsible for marketing and communications for the CCSI line of products. "We're excited to have Sophy on board," said Michael Halleron, Vice President of Business Development. "Her marketing knowledge and experience provide an important addition to our team." Ivy comes to CSSI with over 17 years of marketing experience. Most recently she was Director of Marketing and Senior Creative Services Manager for BLACKHAWK!, a division of ATK, headquartered in Virginia.

CSSI of Chattanooga, TN, represents over 270 manufacturers and warehouses and ships over 40,000 different products to shooting and hunting enthusiasts. Founded in 1977, the company's diverse distribution of product lines includes, but is not limited to: optics, ammunition, reloading supplies, targets, range finders, camping equipment, cases, safes and packs.

For more information, contact: Marketing Director Sophy Ivy 1-423-894-3007, ext. 324;

E-mail: sivy@csiusa.ws

The New XT Dual Blade Broadhead for Crossbolts

2012-01-14T00:02:00.002-05:00

Contact: Jeff Bergmann

715.442.2078

jeff@providencemarketinggroup.net

Carbon Express Unveils The New XT Dual Blade Broadhead for Crossbolts

Carbon Express introduces the new XT Dual Blade crossbolt broadhead

Flushing, Michigan – Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is pleased to introduce a new broadhead designed exclusively for crossbolts and crossbow hunting, called the XT Dual Blade. Hunters seeking the latest advances and innovation in crossbolt broadheads will find the XT Dual Blade Broadhead one of the most remarkable designs in the industry.

Quality engineering and design make this broadhead a devastating weapon to big game. The XT Dual Blade features an incredibly razor-sharp 6-blade construction that produces a significantly greater wound channel than traditional broadheads. The curved cutting blade surface is built for maximum penetration and deadly results, and the backs of the main blades are sharpened for even greater damage.

Dual, side-by-side cutting blades create up to a 250% greater wound opening than traditional broadheads, which means significantly greater blood loss, a better blood trail and ultimately, a faster kill.

XT Dual Blade Crossbow Broadhead Specs:

Cutting diameter: 1-1/8"

Size: 100 grains

Blade Thickness: 0.058"

Quantity: 3 pack

Weight: 100 grains

“We are excited to introduce the new XT Dual Blade Broadhead to crossbow hunters,” remarked Rob Eastman, the President of Carbon Express. “With all of our Carbon Express products we’re constantly pushing to innovate around new designs and engineering technologies that will improve overall performance for the hunter and this new broadhead is no exception. With the XT Dual Blade we’ve taken broadhead design for crossbolts to a new level. We’re confident that this unique 6-blade design will deliver the performance serious crossbow hunters are looking for.”

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Tasteful or not Tasteful, You be the Judge.

2012-01-14T00:01:00.004-05:00

This like Field & Stream editors said could be a good thing or a bad thing to say but I on the other hand think it is a good thing to say because I don't think America in general do not give women enough credit as hunter's as well as shooter's in general.
I think from what I have seen this book could be very well tasteful and would not hesitate to buy the book.

Chicks With Guns: New Photo Book Profiles Female Shooters From Across the U.S.

Photo Gallery by Kristyn Brady. Uploaded on September 14, 2011

The cover (below) shows a young woman seated demurely on an oriental rug in front of a full-body mount of a bedded stag, a 19th-century English Forsyth pistol near her side and four antique guns on the wall behind her. I opened this sizeable hardcover to one of the 80 photographic plates, and started going through the glossy pages, at first only noticing the striking beauty of the full-page photographs and the women who were the subjects. I found myself wondering if they were just models holding guns as props, until I began to read the personal statements on each adjacent page. Written in the women’s own words, it seemed to me that their stories read like something from the pages of Field & Stream, and I wanted to know more.


Belinda from Watsonville, California, with a pair of Ruger Vaqueros in .45 Long Colt, was one of the first women in the book to be photographed.

To read more:

Who am I

2012-01-13T10:11:00.000-05:00

Another Recipe for the Books

2012-01-13T00:02:00.000-05:00

Here is a recipe that looks like it will just melt right in your mouth or at the very least make it water some. Straight from Field & Stream.

Deer Dogs With Pea Soup Sauce

Sauce:
4 cups diced onions
4 cups diced carrots
2 cups diced celery
2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 cups soaked split peas
8 oz. smoked pork lard
3 qt. water
About 11 oz. ham, diced
Sausages:
8 venison sausages
Beer
Ricotta cheese
Mustard
8 hot dog buns, toasted
Tortillons*
*Tortillons are cheese curds that, as far as we can tell, you can only get in Quebec. Feel free to use a local variety. That’s what we did.
Directions
Soak the sausages in beer for 1 hour. Crack a cold one open for yourself while you’re at it.
Make the soup: In a pot, sweat the onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil over high heat until the onion becomes translucent. Add the peas, pork lard, and water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Remove the lard, dice it, and return to the soup. Add the ham. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until the soup thickens. Add a dash of olive oil to the reduced pea soup. Stir well.
Meanwhile, cook the dogs in a frying pan. When they’re done, set them aside and add the ricotta to the residual sausage fat in the pan. Warm the pan over low, if necessary, and stir.
Spread mustard and warmed ricotta on the toasted buns. Add the sausage and a generous spoonful of the reduced pea soup. Dress each hot dog with cheese curds and brown slightly with a torch.

Serves 4