Communicating with Big Game Minutes after climbing into my stand I began my calling and rattling sequence. First grunting, then working the antlers, I stared down at the mock scrape I'd been religiously anointing with doe-estrus scent for the previous two weeks. I hadn't even finished my first round of clashing antlers together when I saw a nice buck run in from the heaviest cover. In a magnificent display of dominance all four feet were planted firmly in the center of my scrape as he swung his head back and forth in defiance! My efforts to communicate had sent this buck a clear message and he responded on cue.
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2009 Hoyt PowerHawk Review Hoyt bows are known for their high quality and long service life. However that quality comes at a price with some of Hoyt's fastest bows pushing the price into the high $800 range. It is safe to say that many bowhunters would appreciate the Hoyt quality at a more affordable price level. To address this issue, Hoyt has released two new bows for 2009 in the Hawk Series called the PowerHawk and SuperHawk. For this review we will cover the PowerHawk which has a suggested retail of $499 and offers the most value potential because of its reduced price. We will be covering the SuperHawk (MSRP $599) in a separate review shortly.
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Road Closures in Nevada Hamper Hunters 09/03/08
The US Forest Service (USFS) announced that Harrison Pass Road in the Ruby Mountains southwest of Elko will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday starting September 2, and continuing through mid October. [Comments?]
Nebraska Offers Hunter Ed Exemption Certificate 09/03/08
Safety is the top priority for students who take Hunter Education courses in Nebraska. Those who successfully complete a course become safe, ethical and responsible hunters and handlers of firearms. [Comments?]
Missouri Offers CONSEP Class for Hunters 09/03/08
"Pull!" called 12-year-old Jared Rackers, and a 4-inch clay disk rocketed out of a clump of trees. The youngster from Jefferson City tracked the orange target with his shotgun and pulled the trigger. His 20 gauge barked, but the target sailed on untouched. [Comments?]
Michigan Announces Deer and Elk Baiting Ban 09/01/08
In the wake of the announcement that Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a privately owned white-tailed deer in Kent County, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has immediately implemented provisions of the state's Surveillance and Response Plan for CWD. [Comments?]
Deadline Approaching for Massachusetts Deer Applicants 09/01/08
Antlerless deer permit notification cards were mailed to deer hunters in mid-August. All applicants selected for their Wildlife Management Zone (WMZ) of choice were notified of their permit with a green postcard. [Comments?]
Maryland Black Bear Deadline 6:00 p.m. TODAY 09/01/08
On August 25, 2008, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources began accepting applications from hunters wishing to participate in this year's black bear hunting permit lottery. [Comments?]
Kansas Youth/Disabled Hunt Slots Available 09/01/08
The Riley County Fish and Game Association, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), and the Tuttle Creek Lake Corps of Engineers are seeking participants for the 6th Annual Tuttle Creek Youth/Disabled Deer Hunt, which will be held Sept. 13-14. [Comments?]
North Carolina Turkey Hunt 6am finds me on schedule to my first listening location. The air is cool and sharp, there's no wind. The thick smoke from my breath hovers around my head as I stop to listen. It seems thick enough to convince me it's hampering my hearing, so I tip toe and listen rather then stand still.
What Time is it? Are you sitting in your stand and moving your arm to see what time it is? Bad idea!
This is just another distraction - that averts your attention - and the movement may well cause deer to see you!
Outfit all of your stands - climbing, ladder and loc-on models, with an inexpensive analog watch like the one shown in the photos below! Get one with a Velcro band - the smaller version for yout...[Read More]
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