JANUARY

2013 IS NEARLY HERE

& IT'S TIME TO START THINKING

ABOUT WINTER ARCHERY LEAGUE.

JANUARY 9TH IS THE START

 OF ADULT 2 PERSON 300 LEAGUE

AT NORTHRIDGE ARCHERY RANGE.

THE YOUTH LEAGUE STARTS JANUARY 19TH.

 

JANUARY 7TH IS THE UNVEILING OF BOWTECH'S

NEW 2013 FLAGSHIP BOW AT THE ATA SHOW IN KENTUCKY.

THERE IS A HARLEY DAVIDSON ON THE BOWTECH WEBSITE

SO RUMORS ARE GOING WILD ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF

H.D. & BOWTECH TEAMING UP IN SOME WAY...

COULD IT BE?

THEY KEEP CLAIMING "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE".

THE FANCY MAGAZINE AD ENHANCES THE "X" IN RED.

COULD THE BOW BE CALLED THE EXPERIENCE?

 

WE HAVE YET TO ATTEND AN ARCHERY TRADE ASSOCIATION SHOW.

BUT THEY SPARK A FLOOD OF NEW PRODUCTS & COMPANIES.

 

SO WHAT'S NEW?

(OR AT LEAST NEW TO ME!)

 

1. NEW BREED ARCHERY

A BOW CALLED

SEDUCTION

WITH HEARTS

IN THE RISER!

NEW BREED ARCHERY
 

 

2. GATORSKINS

AN AMAZING NEW WICKING, BREATHING MATERIAL

THAT CLAIMS TO BE BOTH LIGHTWEIGHT & STRONG.

MADE IN THE USA, OWNED BY DISABLED VETERAN!

GATORSKINS
 

3. THE WHITE'S TAIL

A BOARD GAME TEACHING YOUNG PEOPLE

ABOUT BOWHUNTING.

EDERS


4. MUZZY TROCAR HX
THE DETAILS IN MY
TRADE MAGAZINE DEFINE THE BROADHEAD AS:
1 3/16 DIAMETER CUT
.035" RIGHT HELIX BLADES
TROCAR SOLID STEEL FERRULE
UNAPOLOGETICALLY LETHAL


5. GOAT TUFF "CLAW"
A BOW CARRIER CLIP FOR YOUR BELT.

A HANDY DANDY INVENTION  FOR THE MOMENTS
 WHEN YOU NEED TO FREE YOUR HANDS UP.


6. PLANO FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE
PARALLEL LIMB BOW CASE
WITH ADJUSTABLE PILLAR LOCK SYSTEM.
A SURE FIT FOR YOUR BOW.
SAFETY & SECURITY FOR THAT VALUED WEAPON.


7. LIMBSAVER AWS MODULAR STABILIZERS


CUSTOMIZABLE STABILIZERS
IN 3 DIFFERENT CAMOS.
SKELETONIZED NAVCOM,
REACTION MASS TECHNOLOGY,
POSITIONABLE WEIGHT.


8. AXION ARCHERY PULSE AUTO REST
AUTOMATICALLY RESETS ITSELF
TO THE UPRIGHT & READY POSITION.
FULL ARROW CONTAINMENT,
EVEN IN A LET DOWN SITUATION.



9. DOUBLE AGENT QUIVER
BY TACTICAL ARCHERY SYSTEMS.
A WICKED LOOKING NEW QUIVER
THAT HOLDS 3 ARROWS DOWN
AND 3 ARROWS UP WHILE
SAFELY HOUSING THE BROADHEADS!


10. CARBON EXPRESS MAXIMA RED
ARROWS WITH STIFFER ENDS,
FOR LESS SPINE FLEXING.


11. GAME PLAN GEAR'S FULL RUT
A RATTLING SYSTEM BACKPACK.
THE AD SHOWS A PERFECTLY DESIGNED
STRAP DOWN AREA FOR LARGE RATTLING ANTLERS!


12.UNDEAD FRED
A ZOMBIE 3D TARGET
BY DELTA/MCKENZIE


 

 



RAGE EXPANDS

WE ALL KNOW THAT RAGE BROADHEADS EXPAND,

BUT APPARENTLY THE COMPANY DOES TOO.

 

AS OF JUNE THIS SUMMER,

RAGE BOUGHT OUT MUZZY

& PARENT COMPANY:

Feradyne Outdoors LLC.

Branded Innovation™

 

WE ALL KNOW THAT MUZZY IS BAD TO THE BONE.

THERE IS SOME CONCERN ABOUT CHANGES TO AN

ALREADY STELLAR PRODUCT.

THEY ARE, AFTER ALL, THE #1 SELLING FIXED BLADE.

 

DON'T FORGET, IF YOU LOVE RAGE,

THEY WILL SEND YOU EMAIL UPDATES & OFFERS. 

 

WE LOVE RAGE

 

THEY STAND BY THEIR PRODUCT WITH THE

"GET YOUR GAME GUARANTEE"

DON'T FORGET TO "LIKE" RAGE ON FACEBOOK!

 

 

 

IF YOU LOVE RAGE TOO,

DID YOU KNOW THEY MAKE A RAGE CAGE QUIVER?

IT HAS 5 STAR RATINGS ON CABELAS CUSTOMER REVIEWS.

 

 

HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND & GOOD LUCK

WITH YOUR LATE SEASON HUNTING!

Record Buck

It's not very often that hunters get second chances.

Jeff shot this record buck several years after missing him!

 

Deer & Deer hunting



 

It grosses 234!

27 points

North American Whitetail

Love looking at trophy bucks?
You can view North AmericanWhitetail's top 20 of 2012: NAW
 

 

IT'S A BIGGIE!

A LUCKY(SKILLED) 12 YEAR OLD SHOT A HUGE
 28 POINT BUCK
USING A .270-CALIBER.

IT WAS TAKEN ON SATURDAY NOV. 3 NEAR MOTLEY.

THIS BIG BOY WAS 229LBS.

 

THIS IS WHY WE HUNT!

http://www.topix.net/city/motley-mn/2012/11/13-year-old-tags-250-inch-buck

 

YOU CAN WATCH HIS INTERVIEW...

WHICH INCLUDES SOME GOOD MUSIC:

marlinowners

 

CONGRATS TO DYLAN!



SCENES FROM CAMP

BACK TO REALITY FOR JASON.

HE NO LONGER HAS OODLES OF TIME OFF.

HERE ARE A FEW PICS FROM OUR HUNTING

UP NORTH DURING RIFLE SEASON.

 

 

HERE'S THE "POWER LINE" STYLE SHOOTING LANES

VIEWED FROM MY NEW CUSHY HEATED TOWER STAND.

 

 

ON THE NEARBY STATE LAND...

OUR PLAN TO INTERCEPT THE BUCK JASON SAW

TWICE

BY THE LARGE PINES ON THE LEFT

AS HE CROSSED TO THE SPRUCE POINT ON RIGHT:

 

FAILED

 

HE EITHER OUTSMARTED US

OR IS IN SOMEONE ELSE'S FREEZER.

JASON IS CONVINCED THE PINE ISLAND

 IN THE SWAMP IS THE BUCKS "HOME".

 

KIND OF HARD TO SHOOT A BUCK

224 YARDS (RANGED) AWAY WITH HIS BOW.

I PARKED IT ON THE GROUND

 WITH MY RIFLE HALF WAY IN BETWEEN JASON'S STAND

 & THE SIGHTING LOCATION.

 

 

"THE TUNDRA"

OUR NEW STAND LOCATION

SHOWING THE LAY OF OUR PROPERTY

FROM IT'S LOWEST POINT.

 

 

WATCHED A LOT OF BIRDS FROM THE STAND.

 

 

PRESTON SHOT THIS NICE FORK WITH MY FATHER'S 308.

HE EARNED THAT BUCK, GETTING IT THE LAST WEEKEND.

 

 

JASON WAS PRETTY PROUD.

PRESTON HAS SHOT 3 BUCKS, 3 YEARS IN A ROW NOW.

SPIKE, 7, 4.

 

 

 

 

 

 



MN WOLF HUNT

I NEVER TIRE HEARING ABOUT THE MINNESOTA WOLF HUNT!

IT'S FASCINATING TO THINK WHAT CAN BE LEARNED

 FROM OUR PIONEER SEASON OF WOLF HUNTING HERE IN THE STATE.
 

THE FOCUS IS AN EFFORT TO...

"ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SURVIVAL OF THE WOLVES

IN MINNESOTA WHILE ADDRESSING WOLF-HUMAN CONFLICTS"

 

startribune

CONGRATS TO THE NEW FACE OF WOLF HUNTING!
ABOVE IS GARRETT M.
HE'S FEATURED IN THE OUTDOOR NEWS.
THIS IS A HISTORIC MOMENT.

SOCIAL MEDIA TO CONSIDER:
 

FOR THE HUNT~ HUNTWOLVES.COM

THEY'VE DUBBED THE WOLF THE "NEWEST GAME SPECIES"
 

AVIDLY AGAINST THE HUNT~HOWLINGWOLVES.COM

THEIR "FACTS" STATE THAT ONLY 91 CONFIRMED

CASES OF LIVESTOCK WERE KILLED IN 2011.

MY MOM'S COUSIN LOST 1O CALVES THIS SPRING.
DO FARMERS EVEN BOTHER CLAIMING LOSSES?
10 CALVES ARE WORTH A LOT OF MONEY.

 

WANT TO READ MORE?
 

STAR TRIBUNE

AS OF NOV. 6TH,
69 WOLVES
HAVE BEEN TAKEN.

graywolfnews
(LISTEN TO THE VIDEO!)


CBS LOCAL
(READ ABOUT DOG ATTACK)

Northlands News Center

DNR WOLVES

samcook

WOLF.ORG
 

HERE IS A QUESTION THAT I WAS PONDERING:

DID THE DNR CONSIDER THE HUNT MORE BECAUSE

OF PRESSURE FROM LIVESTOCK FARMERS

OR WERE THE LOOKING FOR INCOME?

IS THE DNR'S AMBITION SOLELY FOR THE ANIMAL?

WHAT'S YOUR OPINION?

I SUPPORT THE HUNT, REGARDLESS OF THE POLITICS.

I STILL RESPECT WOLVES & THINK THEY'RE MAJESTIC,
JUST LIKE DEER.

 



Gerber

WE LOVE OUR GERBER PRODUCTS.

 THEY DESERVE TO BE SHOWCASED HERE

ON OUR BLOG BECAUSE THEY ARE:

 

 AMAZING.

 

AMAZING.

 

AMAZING.

 

WE'VE BEEN USING THEM FOR YEARS.

I'VE HAD THE AX SINCE I WAS ABOUT 17 YEARS OLD.

 

THEY OFFER A VARIETY OF AX STYLES.

THE HANDLES ARE STURDY, FILLED SOLID, NOT BRITTLE PLASTIC.

THE HEADS DO NOT COME OUT. EVER.

 

IF YOU HUNT LIKE US,

A GOOD KNIFE IS REQUIRED.

I USE THE GERBER GATOR FOLDING KNIFE.

YOU'LL LOVE THE GRIP,

NO SLIPPING.

 

JASON USES THE HOOKED FOLDING ONE.

 

LAST CHRISTMAS WE GAVE OUR OLDEST SON THE

BEAR GRYLLS KNIFE.

 

IT'S A SURVIVAL TOOL.

I LOVE THAT YOU CAN GENTLY POUND

ON THE END TO CHISEL ARROWS OUT

OF TREES AT THE 3D ARCHERY SHOOTS!

 

IT HAS A WHISTLE & FLINT & RESCUE CODES.

 

 THEY USED TO MAKE THE *BEST* RIB SPREADER TOO.
THOSE ARE HARD TO FIND NOW.
WHEN I SPOTTED THEM ON EBAY,
I STOCKED UP & PURCHASED 3.

AT OUR SHOP, WE CAN ORDER:
MULTI-TOOL PLIARS (SUSPENSION))
SLIDING SAW
SHEARS
EXCHANGE A BLADE SAW
RACHETING PRUNER
PRUNER SET

JASON'S DAD IS A KERSHAW FAN.
MY DAD'S KNIFE WAS A SHRADE,
BUT HE ALSO USED BUCK.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KNIFE BRAND???
 

 

 

 



THE RUT

Some helpful information is available to those of us hunting deer in Minnesota.  At WIRED TO HUNT, an article explains all the important deer RUT predictions for this fall.
 To sum it up...here are the highlights:

RUTTING MOON = OCTOBER 29TH (SEEKING PHASE STARTS 4-5 DAYS PRIOR)
Last year it was on November 12, so this year likely be a MUCH better rifle season opener.

NATURAL PEEK OF SPERM & ESTROUS LEVELS= NOVEMBER 1ST
The above two dates coincide for a very confident prediction on peak deer movement!

If there is one thing you need to know.....

PEAK CHASING PHASE= NOVEMBER 2ND
In other words: BOWHUNTING RIGHT BEFORE RIFLE OPENER WILL BE AWESOME!
You could skip buying the rifle tag this year and hunt with your bow like Jason does!
Good luck folks, hopefully this can help you plan your hunts more effectively this fall.

NOW HERE IS A LITTLE MINNESOTA ARCHERY BUCK INSPIRATION...

Mike's Big Deer Blog

DAVE WEYANDT SHOT THIS MONSTER OCTOBER 11TH ON OPENER THIS YEAR. WOW!

LIMITED EDITION

 
They've brought back the Destroyer...only better. 
The advertisement didn't say much.
 However, it was mighty convincing.

WHO WOULDN'T WANT A

HUGE

 MOUND

OF

ANTLERS?



LIMITED EDITION is the Destroyer 350, revived.
 Back better than ever,
 it features a smokin' blackOps finish
with a red grip, string & limb accents! 



If you want it, don't think twice.
 This bow is being made in limited quantities, so don't miss out.
  They run $849.
  Jason has one on order to sell, lets hope it comes swiftly.



***Tuesday Night, Oct 9th update***
The bow came in today, but it's already spoken for.
Regardless, here are some images of the paint finish.
I also am listing the specs.

 

 

hard CORE

Ah yes...lots going on in the archery business.  Diamond has come out with a affordable ($499 MSRP) bow called:

THE CORE
 

This bow comes ready to shoot (RAK) & is adjustable from 40-70 pounds.  It's a bow you can grow with!  That feature is also nice if you crank it down fom league or need to beef it up to moose hunt!

It's light as a feather too, only 3.2 pounds.  Seriously, can they make one any lighter?  WOW.

The brace height is 7.25 for those who need a forgiving bow (myself included!).  It hardly gets any better than that. 

We've ordered a Core.  Keep watching this blog for all the new bow updates!

*****

Sidenote:  The Infinite Edge (previous blog post) comes in 3 finishes, including pink! All the specs are officially posted at Diamond~ Infinite Edge

Infinite Edge

FINALLY back online. 

 Our new modem is working well now, what a pain! 

 

 Now, on to the photos of the ALL NEW

~INFINITE EDGE~

bow from Diamond. 

 

So new... we are thrilled to share our "sneak peak" photos!!!

 

But first...watch the teaser: youtube

 

Watch the count down at Diamond Archery for all the important specs on this super weapon!

It's adjustable from 5-70 pounds & 13-30" draws. 

That seems unreal.  The package deal runs $399 plus tax. 

 

 

We're keeping this one "behind the counter" since they're going to be hard to get for a while.

Stop by & check it out if your looking for a youth or affordable bow.

Call ahead & set up a time to meet with Jason or catch us by chance at the shop.

(320)279-0625

 

 

BE ready.

Well, it's tomorrow!  Opener is finally here.  After a long hot summer I hope you stuck to shooting more than I did.  The recent cool down has my son & I shooting everyday.  Even that has been a challenge with the Strong winds. 

A quick refresher on some important factors might be just what you need before tomorrow.

Click on this informational link to read:  10 Bowhunter Mistakes

CAMO FX

HERE IS A TINY LITTLE PRODUCT THAT JUST CAME IN YESTERDAY.  CAMO FX IS A FACE PAINT THAT YOU SIMPLY DRAW ON YOUR FACE FOR 3 STREAKS OF COLOR.  THE CONTAINER IS SIMILAR TO DEODORANT, BUT SMALLER. IT'S EASY AND MESS FREE! WITH MOST FACE PAINT, BABY WIPES WORK WELL FOR REMOVAL.

 

HUNTING WITH FACE PAINT BRINGS BACK VERY FOND MEMORIES OF MY FATHER.  WE WOULD "CAMO UP", PAINTED & WEARING OUR OLD SCHOOL MILITARY CAMO.  AFTER HUNTING IN HINCKLEY HIT THE TOBIES EXPRESS FOR SUPPER IN OUR RAMBO APPAREL.  DOES THAT DATE ME?  IT'S NOW A BURGER KING.

SMALL ELEMENTS OF YOUR FAMILY HUNTING EXCURSIONS CAN TRIGGER MEMORIES FOREVER.  YOU MIGHT HAVE TO PESTER YOUR KIDS TO PRACTICE SHOOTING & DRAG THEM OUT OF BED AT THE WEE HOURS OF MORNING.  THAT'S NOT WHAT THEY'LL REMEMBER.  ONE MOMENT OF SUCCESS WILL EMPOWER THEM FOR LIFE.  THE TIME YOU SPEND WITH THEM IN THE WOODS WILL LIKELY CAUSE THEM TO PASS ON THE PASSION FOR HUNTING TO FUTURE GENERATIONS! 

Must Read

It recently stuck me that I rarely read product packages.  I'm guilty of being a skimmer or scanner.  If it isn't in bold letters, I'll probably miss it.  Can you relate?  Even worse, my skimming can lead to partial facts or unnecessary confusion.

This all came to my mind one day when I noticed the back of Victory Arrow boxes state we should "Inspect arrows for damage prior to every shot".  How's that for a disclosure?  A handy sticker on front explaining the new "ICE" finish.  Have you heard of it?  They've been coated with Victory ICE for less pulling effort and greater penetration.  It also claims to increase arrow speed & less affected by wind!

Package labels can be so necessary.  The Nockturnal lighted nocks feature a size guide on the back.  We reference it ALL THE TIME!  Also, notice the bottom right....

I now know they are from the makers of Rage Broadheads.  That's a reassuring selling point!

Some packages seem like an endless paragraph.  In my head, I'm thinking "blah blah blah".  However, you can read the claim that the Judo tip is "unloseable" . The company has endured since 1938.  A personal signature adorns the box.

Rage broadheads sport a visual feast for the eyes.  You WILL know everything about this broadhead and HOW it works.  The exploding bubble tells how they "Redefine VITALS" by expanding the kill zone (allowing for more human error).  I like the sound of that!  Buck fever gets me every time.  And who doesn't favor the money back guarantee?  I wish everything came with that!

Packaging shows if the product is made in the USA and warranty details. Tru-Fire states they would like any defective products shipped directly to them and not brought to the dealer.  How often does a company offer to handle all problems directly? 

I hope you've considered spending a few extra moments soaking in the wealth of information on our products in the shop or at least what you have at home!  Safety details are of the utmost importance when it comes to any hobby involving weapons.

A SECRET...

There is some big news in the Diamond bow company.  I can't say much about it yet, it's all HUSH HUSH.  It's gonna go public eventually. We'll all know the breaking news sometime in September. 

So......keep your eyes peeled online for any leaks!

Wrist Slings

We just got in a large order of bow wrist slings.  There are many color combos & styles.  We even have them on a spinning rack now, for easy to reach shopping.

Pinks

Camo

and more!

Prices range from $9.99 to $15.99 and we have a new style called scorpion.  Stop by and check it out!



Don't forget the 3D shoot is Saturday & Sunday (AUGUST 11 & 12) 8 miles west of Finlayson on Hwy 18.  Watch for the banner on the right.