Scorpyd Ventilator Crossbow

Scorpyd

Coralville, Iowa --(Ammoland.com)- Scorpyd Crossbows is proud to introduce the Scorpyd Ventilator for 2012.

The Ventilator will come with many innovations only found on Scorpyd Crossbows.

Crossbow hunters looking for a compact powerhouse will be pleased to know the new Ventilator is only 19.5 inches wide, axle to axle, and only 12.75 inches wide when cocked which makes this crossbow easy to maneuver in a treestand or the tight quarters often found in a pop-up ground blind.

The Ventilator is a mere 35.75 inches long and comes with a folding stock which makes cocking the crossbow easier in the seated position.

In addition to being more compact than previous Scorpyd models, the Ventilator is lightweight thanks to a vented barrel and a lightweight forged riser. The Ventilator tips the scales at 7.9 pounds.

The solid limb Ventilator is built with top notch components including Barnsdale limbs which are considered some of the toughest, longest-lasting limbs in the archery industry.

The Ventilator will be available in draw weights up to 165 pounds, producing 150 pounds of kinetic energy and will throw an arrow up to an incredible 400 FPS.

Like all Scorpyd crossbows, the Ventilator comes with reverse draw limbs which has a generous power stroke of 18.75 inches thus producing more kinetic energy with less draw weight than other crossbows. As a result, the Ventilator is extremely quiet when shot because large amounts of weight aren’t needed to produce extreme speeds. The Ventilator also comes with a light three pound trigger.

“Crossbow enthusiasts will surely be pleased with our new Ventilator,” Said Jim Kempf of Scorpyd Crossbows. “This bow is super fast, extra quiet, compact and lightweight, everything a hunter is looking for in a crossbow.”

The Ventilator will retail for $1349.

Find out more about the complete line of Scorpyd Crossbows by visiting www.scorpyd.com

Gregg Ritz’s Hunt Masters

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology and innovation is proud to announce its partnership with Gregg Ritz’s Hunt Masters, a show that is filmed on location as Gregg tracks down giant whitetails, as seen on the Outdoor Channel.

Hunt Masters with Gregg Ritz ushers in an exciting new genre of dynamic outdoor television. Filmed on location across North America’s most scenic and diverse landscapes, this adrenaline-charged, documentary style show chronicles Gregg’s relentless search for a variety of record book trophies. With emphasis on the pursuit of giant whitetails, Gregg treats viewers to epic encounters in the whitetail woods, as well as unforgettable hunts for elk, moose, sheep and other coveted big game trophies.

Delivering amazing wildlife footage and gripping over the- shoulder hunting scenes, Hunt Masters transports viewers to postcard-perfect destinations as Gregg draws on his 30+ years of adventure hunting experience to demonstrate what’s truly involved when you sacrifice comfort for the sake of overcoming adversity and pursuing your dreams. Get ready for an unbeatable mix of edge-of-your-seat action and proven tactics to sharpen your own outdoor skills.

“A key element of Hunt Masters involves Gregg sharing his experiences from previous hunts with fellow professional hunters Jim Shockey, Tom Miranda, Lee Lakosky and others. Their exploits entertain and educate viewers like no other hunting show,” stated Rob Eastman, President of Carbon Express, “We look forward to having a great year with Gregg.”

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express®, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. 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.

Carbon Express Renews Partnership with In Pursuit TV

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology and innovation is proud to announce its renewed partnership with In Pursuit TV with Greg and Jake Miller.

Greg celebrates his third decade in the outdoors industry and is happy to be slinging his preferred arrow brand of choice – Carbon Express.

“Both Jake and I are honored to be part of the impressive team of archery experts at Carbon Express,” remarked Greg. “After several seasons of using Carbon Express® arrows I can confidently say there’s no better arrow on the market today.”

Greg is a world-renowned deer hunter who has made his mark by successfully killing big whitetail year after year. Greg takes you behind the hunt during each episode with tips on how to predict the next move, analyze the behavior of whitetails, and get the most out of your time in the field.

With cutting-edge segments such as: “Zooming In” (a 3-D break-down of each episode’s terrain) and “From the Pages of…” (featuring chapters and excerpts from Greg’s numerous and acclaimed writings), In Pursuit with Greg Miller serves not only to entertain, but also to educate and provide practical information that hunters can really use.

“In Pursuit TV is known for showcasing big bucks falling,” stated Rob Eastman, President of Carbon Express. “Both Greg and Jake provide great tips, tactics, and insight that viewers can utilize in their own deer hunting practices.”

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. 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.

Legends of the Fall

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is proud to announce its renewed partnership with the Legends of the Fall crew.

The team of Chris Ward, Eric Hale, Mark Luster, Dave Bogart, and Mike and Bonnie McFerrin continue to take Outdoor Channel viewers on a journey to the land of world-class whitetail bowhunting.

“Our crew here at Legends of the Fall battled an all-out whitetail blitz last season that rewrote the books of our very own hunting history,” stated Chris Ward. “My team members and I utilized the new Maxima® Series of arrows this past season to ignite the world of whitetail in our upcoming episodes. We were amazed by the Dual Spine Weight Forward™ technology, resulting in increased precision and the results are proven on film.”

“We strive to showcase products that problem solve on our show,” remarked Eric Hale. “Carbon Express has proven itself once again to be the leading manufacturer of carbon arrows that set a new standard for all-around hunting performance.”

“The crew at Legends of the Fall consistently demonstrates their passion for and sportsmanship in the archery world,” stated Rob Eastman, the President of Carbon Express. “This dynamic team consists of some of the most avid archers from across the country; they do a great job showcasing the Carbon Express brand.”

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express®, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. 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.

Schools Take Aim On NASP - Georgia Regional Archery Tournaments

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- Over the next month, more than 50 archery teams and close to 1,000 students in grades 4-12 will compete at one of five 2012 National Archery in the Schools Program-GA Regional Tournaments.

The regional sites and tournament dates are:

• Jan. 28 – Regional 1, Loganville High School, Loganville, GA
• Jan. 30 – Regional 2, Peach County High School, Fort Valley, GA
• Feb. 4 – Regional 3, Lee County Elementary School, Leesburg, GA
• Feb. 11 – Regional 4, Woodlawn Elementary School, Chatsworth, GA
• Feb. 25 – Regional 5, Johnson County High School, Wrightsville, GA

The highest scoring archery teams in each division (elementary, middle and high school) will qualify for the 6th annual NASP-Georgia State Tournament, scheduled for March 21 in Perry at the Georgia Fairgrounds. An additional 11 wildcard teams also will receive an invitation to the state tournament.

At the regional tournaments, archers shoot three rounds of five arrows each from 10 and 15 meters. Teams of 16-24 students from each school compete in three separate divisions: elementary (4th-6th grade), middle (7th-8th grade) and high (9th-12th grade).

Regional and state tournaments for NASP are sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division and the Georgia Wildlife Federation.

For more information on NASP and tournaments in Georgia, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/NASP .

More on NASP
NASP is an in-school archery curriculum that meets all education department standards. Only schools that are certified in NASP through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are qualified to compete in the State Tournament. Schools in nearly 70 counties in Georgia are NASP certified.

The program promotes instruction in international-style target archery to improve educational performance and participation in shooting sports. Research has shown that the program, administered through a minimum two-week course during the school year, improves class attendance and behavior. NASP universal fit bows make it possible for students of all sizes and genders to succeed in archery while raising self-esteem levels and improving hand-eye coordination during physical activity.

NASP is taught in 47 states and six other countries. To date, more than nine million students have participated in the program.

For more information on NASP in Georgia, call Jennifer Pittman at (770) 918-6416 or e-mail jennifer.pittman@dnr.state.ga.us .

Cross Archery DOA Crossbow

Cross Archery

USA --(Ammoland.com)- The battle line has been drawn and the ranks are forming. Do you want to be a part of the Cross army?

If so, get the new Cross DOA or Hero and join the fight on 5-1-12.

“With today’s crossbow market being the most vertical segment of the outdoor industry, we are compelled to fill the largest void in the market and provide a premium high performance Dealer Only line of equipment that balances the entire industry,” BJ Wolf, brand manager for Cross Crossbows, says.

You will be well-armed with the DOA, featuring a best-in-class, first of its kind, shoot-through foot stirrup increasing the power stroke to a stellar 16″, producing speeds to 385 feet per second.

The CarbonLite technology removes up to 43% of the weight from the front end so the center of gravity is moved back to the end of the stock. The DOA is comfortable and easy to shoulder all the way to your hunting location. The DOA, available in Carbon and Realtree APG, features high-velocity Whiplash cams and the Crosswire® String and Cable system.

You can always expect a smooth 3.5lb trigger pull thanks to Cross’s new ADF MIM trigger. This bow is truly a top performer and a favorite for the hunter looking for the highest level of performance and cutting edge design.

The package is complete with a quiver, three arrows, rope-cocking device, illuminated scope and sling.

Power

• 185 draw weight
• 131 ft pounds of energy
• 15 in power stroke
• 385 feet per second

Dimensions

• 8.3 lbs weight
• 37 in length
• 24 in width
• 22 in arrow length

Cross Archery HERO Crossbow

Hero
Be the hunter talked about this season with the Cross Hero in hand. Meticulously designed, this crossbow is packed with features enabling you to better your shooting performance, while keeping the comfort and efficiency you demand. You’ll love the patented Quick Detach Front End, finally making it fast and easy to breakdown a crossbow.

With the push of a button, the bow is disassembled for efficient storage, eliminating the need for an oversized case. The Hero ships with Cross’s new ADF (Anti-Dry Fire) trigger system and an adjustable cheek plate and butt stock for a custom fit to you. The Hero model features the Crosswire® String and Cable system for quieter, smoother shots and increased string life.

The package is complete with a quiver, three arrows, rope-cocking device and illuminated scope and sling. The bow just needs a Hero. It has your name written all over it….literally.

Power

• 160 draw weight
• 115 ft pounds of energy
• 15.5 in power stroke
• 350 feet per second

Dimensions

• 8.5 lbs weight
• 37.5 in length
• 26.75 in width
• 22 in arrow length

Both bows available May 1, 2012.

MADE IN THE USA!

For more information, visit them online at www.crossarchery.com

Barnett Ghost 400 Crossbow

Barnett Outdoors

Tarpon Springs, FL --(Ammoland.com)-  The most technically advanced crossbow to hit the market, the Ghost 400 is no doubt the flagship of the Barnett line, perfectly blending performance and comfort leaving nothing for want.

The Ghost 400 Carbonlite leads the industry with raw power, shooting at lightning speeds of 400+ fps. This bow features Barnett’s proprietary New Carbon Riser Technology (CRT) and it is by far the lightest and strongest in its class. Barnett has the only patent-protected, ultralight, super-strong Carbon riser available for Crossbows, and it boasts an incredible 5-to-1 safety factor.

The Ghost 400 provides one of the smoothest shots available thanks to the CNC machined aluminum flight track and the 3.5# Trigger pull. Additionally, the Anti-Dry Fire (ADF) trigger assures the safest experience available and delivers maximum accuracy down range . The Ghost 400 is also equipped with Barnett’s over-molded laminated limbs technology called AVI (Anti-Vibration Isolation). This reduces noise and vibration up to 30%. The Crosswire® strings and cable system come standard on the Barnett Ghost 400 while also submitting to Barnett’s proprietary process called Cable Armor. This process increases the longevity of the the strings and cables significantly.

The Ghost 400 package comes with three 22″ custom carbon arrows by Easton, Barnett’s new Talon crossbow sling, the New Carbon Cross® 3-arrow quiver with Hip attachment, a rope-cocking device and finally a premium paper-sighted illuminated scope.

BJ Wolf, brand manager for Barnett Crossbows, explains, “There was a lot of sweat equity put into bringing the Ghost 400 to market, but it was a labor of love. The entire team did an awesome job and was able to keep focus by remembering one of the main goals we have for every project we work on; give the consumer what they want, NOT what you think they want. The Ghost 400 will exceed your expectations all around. ”

Features at a glance:

Ultralight CRT© (Carbon) Riser
AVi – Anti Vibration Technology Limbs
Barnett Custom Composite Laminated Limbs
ADF (Anti Dry Fire) Trigger Safety System
MIM (Metal Injection Mold) Tightly Toleranced Trigger
CNC Machined Aluminum Flight Track
CNC Machined 7/8″ Picatinny Rail
Barnett Talon Crossbow Sling
Rope Cocking Device included
Allows for the Integration of a Crank Cocking Device

Specs:

8 lbs WEIGHT
38″ LENGTH
24″ WIDTH
22″ ARROW LENGTH

For more information please visit them online at www.barnettcrossbows.com

Pennsylvania Game Commission

Pennsylvania --(Ammoland.com)- Pennsylvania Game Commission officials are encouraging all schools participating in the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) to register for Pennsylvania’s 2012 NASP State Tournament, which will be held on Friday, March 9, at the Penn State Multi-Sport Facility in University Park, Centre County.

While there is no fee to register, registration opens on Friday, Jan. 27, and closes on Monday, Feb. 17. Registration can be done through the NASP link in the “Education” tab of on the Game Commission’s homepage (www.pgc.state.pa.us), or directly through the NASP Tournament website (www.nasptournaments.org).

NASP helps school districts in Pennsylvania meet physical education curriculum requirements of the state Department of Education, while at the same time introducing them to the world of competitive archery.

Last year, more than 350 students from a dozen school districts participated in the NASP state competition. This year, event organizers are expecting nearly 600 students from even more school districts.

“In addition to offering students a state archery championship for teams and individuals to compete for honors and trophies, the Game Commission is working with various partners to provide tournament participants and spectators the opportunity to visit a host of vendors, from archery equipment suppliers to wildlife exhibits from Shaver’s Creek,” said Samantha Pedder, who is the Game Commission outreach coordinator and state-level administrator for NASP.

Started in Kentucky, in 2002, NASP has spread throughout the United States, and is now reaching around the world, and includes nearly nine million participating students. There are 8,800 schools participating in NASP in 47 states, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Tournaments are held at the state, national and international levels. The 2011 national competition was held in Louisville, Kentucky; and the international event was held at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.

NASP came to Pennsylvania in 2005. In mid-2010, the Game Commission began coordinating the program and has grown the program by working with 40 different school districts to get NSAP up and running in their schools.

For more information on NASP, visit www.archeryintheschools.org. To get NASP started in a Pennsylvania school, contact Samantha Pedder, at the Game Commission headquarters, at 717-787-4250 (ext. 3327). Also, “PA NASP” can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PennNASP.

Carbon express XT Dual Blade Broadhead

Carbon Express Unveils The New XT Dual Blade Broadhead for Crossbolts

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan -(Ammoland.com)- 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.

Jimmy Big Time Hero Shot

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.”

About:
Carbon Express®, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. 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.

S4Gear

Eugene, OR --(Ammoland.com)- Thanks to the new patent-pending JackKnife smartphone bow mount from S4Gear, hunters will no longer have to wait to get home to see their latest adventure.

With the ability to view and share their footage filmed right from their bow, its social media live in the woods!

Mounted off of the sight mount, the JackKnife allows hunters to use their phone to film their hunts from the “hunter’s eyes”. Footage can then be used to view shot placement before tracking an animal, as a training device to review shot form and even used to incorporate split screens into final video pieces on web, TV and DVD.

“With Smartphone video capabilities that seem to be getting better by the minute, we figured there had to be a way for hunters to utilize their phones they were already taking into the woods,” stated Jerid Strasheim, VP of sales & marketing for S4Gear.

“There’s a lot of products on the market that can capture the hunt, but none of them allow you the ability to view and share the footage instantly.”

S4Gear JackKnife Smartphone Bow Mount

Designed to be universal and highly adjustable, the JackKnife’s cradle fits virtually any smartphone and can be installed on any bow with an AMO standard sight mount—right or left handed, with sight and quiver installed. The JackKnife’s cradle utilizes a protective foam lining to hold smartphones securely in place while simultaneously guarding against shock and vibration.

Installation is easy with nothing more to it than attaching the mounting bracket to a bow’s sight mount and adjusting three knobs for preferred phone placement. The swing arm hinges, adjusts or completely detaches in seconds. The compact design folds flush against the riser when not in use and still fits in most bow cases.

The JackKnife will also be compatible with S4Gear’s WingMan treestand console. Other accessories, such as a tubular mount used for attaching the JackKife to bicycle and ATV/UTV handlebars, as well as crossbow scopes and shooting sticks, will be available by spring 2012.

More information about the JackKnife smartphone bow mount can be found online at www.S4Gear.com.

S4Gear makes outdoor stuff that gets noticed. Innovative, cutting-edge equipment that supplies an air of confidence to the outdoor enthusiast. S4Gear is based in Eugene, Oregon and was born in the woods. S4Gear is dedicated to providing superior quality, craftsmanship, and technically advanced products that meet the demands of nature and those who tame it.

www.S4Gear.com

Double Take Archery Partners With Full-Throttle Communications For Powerful Marketing & PR Effort

Double Take Archery

Moorpark, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Full-Throttle Communications, Inc. of Moorpark, CA is pleased to announce its recent partnership with Double Take Archery, creators of innovative archery accessories designed to enhance performance in the field including its revolutionary Transition Peep Sights, its BowPlane Laser Alignment, and more.

Through this new partnership, Full-Throttle will be implementing strategic public relations and marketing initiatives to help spread the word about each of the company’s unique products to archers across the globe.

Bowhunters will truly be impressed with Double Take Archery products — starting with the company’s newest Transition Peep Sights. The amazing new Transition Peep Sight utilizes photochromic technology to create a peep that self adjusts its tint level according to available UV light. The peep will be dark during daylight hours, and will fade to almost clear when hunting in low light conditions at dawn or dusk.

“We’re thrilled to be working with a team of innovators over at Double Take Archery. Their line-up of unique archery accessories truly meet the needs of the avid bowhunter,” says Jason Bear, Full-Throttle President/CEO. “Our team is excited to move ‘full-throttle’ with effective public relations and marketing solutions for the company into the upcoming industry trade shows, and beyond.”

The team at Full-Throttle Communications are industry-leading professionals who are masters at creating brand awareness by providing powerful marcom insights, savvy creative solutions and incredibly strong media outreach that gives companies that competitive edge needed to grow their business.

For more information about Double Take Archery, please visit their website at www.doubletakearchery.com.

For more information about Full-Throttle Communications Inc. and its fully-vertical marketing, advertising, and public relations services, contact the agency at 668 Flinn Ave., Suite 28, Moorpark, CA 93021. Telephone: (805)-529-3700 or visit online at www.full-throttlecommunications.com. “Like” Full-Throttle on Facebook: Facebook.com/fullthrottlecommunications

Anthony P. Mauro, Sr

Not too long ago the prevailing wisdom of American surgeons was to prescribe bed confinement for most surgery patients.

It was ultimately discovered that the prescription of bed confinement not only caused life threatening complications it also delayed the physical recovery of patients.

The medical community soon replaced a “passive management” approach with treatments of early ambulation. As a result patient outcomes improved markedly.

Similar to the experience of American surgeons, there are some who have prescribed “passive management” for our forests over many decades and the effect has been equally injurious to forest health. The prevailing thought has kept woodlands from being managed by both humans and Mother Nature. We have learned that “passive management” is conspiring against forest health through degradation by aiding invasive plants and insects, and other wildlife to overtake forests.

Mother Nature manages forest health by making use of fire, wind, disease, insects, and other forces. Judicious doses of forest destruction are her way of regenerating forests and guaranteeing sustainability. Destruction and regeneration are performed in varying areas and at differing levels and intervals, which provides forest age classes that are well distributed. This in turn creates biodiversity – a foundation for forest vigor and the health of dependent flora and fauna.

Efficient disturbance created by fire, wind, disease, and insects not only provides for the long-term well-being of the forest and its dependent plant and wildlife communities but also reduces the susceptibility of the landscape, as a whole, to catastrophic damage. Disturbance is as crucial to forest health as early ambulation is to surgery patient health.

Although it appears counterintuitive, when humans prevent Mother Nature from managing forests by suppressing her natural forces we act to compromise her immune system. Passive management creates severe imbalances in the ecosystem, which allows insects, disease and deer, to intensify beyond the ability of nature to manage these forces efficiently. It causes overstocking of bio-fuels. The result is forest susceptibility to massive insect and disease outbreaks, devastating crown fires, and increased vulnerability to wind.

The evidence of a compromised immune system in New Jersey forests is found in overpopulations of deer preventing forest development by browsing seedlings and saplings, and ruinous infestation to the Pinelands by the southern pine beetle.

In the Highlands the hemlock woolly adelgid has infested eastern hemlock forest trees. Also, gypsy moths have caused defoliation, with oak forest types being the most affected. Over the years continued defoliation has made trees susceptible to insects and diseases that can eventually cause their death from other agents. As a consequence there might be a reduction of the larger mature oak species in certain areas.

The remedy for woodland restoration is in pending legislation. Bills A1954/A4358 provide for a forest harvest program on State-owned land. For nearly three years the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance, New Jersey Forestry Association, New Jersey Audubon Society, New Jersey Farm Bureau, and Department of Environmental Protection have worked with legislative leadership provided by Senator Robert Smith and Assemblyman John McKeon to create a template for a forest harvest program. The result of this effort is also supported by the New Jersey Division Society of American Foresters and the New Jersey Tree Farm Program. Additionally, scores of forestry professionals and Ph.Ds. in the fields of wildlife ecology, forest biology, natural resource management, and agriculture have endorsed the legislation.

The bills provide a means to facilitate natural processes through forestry practices. These intentional, human-induced activities can initiate the recovery of ecosystem health, integrity, and sustainability. If we are going to continue to prevent Mother Nature from freely using her methods to manage forests it is our obligation to safely and responsibly replicate her formulas.

Bills S1954/A4358 legislate a Forest Stewardship Plan using environmental health standards as the basis for forest regeneration – it does not rely on economic standards. The Department of Environmental Protection and forestry professionals determine the types of methods needed to replicate those used by Mother Nature for purposes of environmental health.

Approval for forestry projects requires that water quality, soil erosion, and threatened and endangered species be considered before authorization is granted, and a Forest Stewardship Plan must be in place before any cutting is initiated. By-products can be sold and the revenue put into an account created by legislation that is used to finance continued forest stewardship practices. This approach treats each forest individually but takes into consideration its place as part of the overall environment.

The lack of forest management and fragmentation in New Jersey are partially to blame for the extirpation of several animals. At the same time we prioritized the recovery of the bald eagle we ignored the needs of animals such as bobwhite quail, red-headed woodpecker, ruffed grouse, pheasant, and more. We have prevented forest disturbance and as a result the integrity of the habitat needed for these species to survive has been severely compromised.

Some special interest groups have misrepresented bills S1954/A4358 as logging and distribution legislation. Their portrayal is not only untrue but unwittingly takes advantage of people’s lack of knowledge of forest biology and the specifics of the legislation, and plays on prejudices that enlist them as advocates of the status quo – a campaign that facilitates environmental damage.

S1954/A4358 provides a means to restore forest health and provides a source to fund the undertaking. The citizens of New Jersey are stakeholders in this matter and they deserve intellectual honesty and rational arguments as the basis for making informed decisions. Forests are critical to sustaining life on earth and we are therefore obligated to woodland stewardship.

Ant

Color the Green Movement Blue

About: Anthony P. Mauro, Sr, (also known as “Ant” to friends and associates) is Chairman and co-founder of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Conservation Foundation, and New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Environmental Projects. Ant’s commitment to the principles of sustainable use of natural resources and environmental stewardship helped to create the New Jersey Angling & Hunting Conservation Caucus (NJA&HC). The NJA&HC is the first outdoor caucus of its kind in New Jersey and is designed to educate opinion leaders and policy makers about the principles of conservation; the foundation for healthy ecosystems, fish and wildlife.

Eastman Outdoors

FLUSHING, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The Board of Directors of Eastman Outdoors, a leading outdoor lifestyle manufacturer, announced that it has named Rob Eastman as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Erik Eastman as Vice President.

Recognizing the successes Rob Eastman has achieved as President of Eastman Outdoors for more than 10 years, the Board of Directors expanded his title to Chairman and CEO to reflect the depth and breadth of his ongoing corporate responsibilities.

As Chairman and CEO, Rob is responsible for leading the company and building the value of Eastman Outdoors, Carbon Express and Gorilla Gear brands.

Rob Eastman has a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University, a Master of Business Administration in Management from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and an Owner/President Management degree from Harvard Business School.

Carbon Express

In another vote of confidence for the direction the company is taking, the Board of Directors appointed Erik Eastman as VP of Eastman Outdoors where he will be responsible for managing revenue growth through oversight of the sales organization and trade marketing initiatives. Prior to returning to Eastman Outdoors, Mr. Eastman was VP Merchandising at Beacon & Bridge Markets where he spearheaded the branding, sales and merchandising efforts for 25 convenience stores. Erik was awarded a BA from Ohio Wesleyan University.

Eastman Outdoors is a privately-held company with globally-recognized brands and offices in Flushing, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois and Shanghai, China. For more information visit www.eastmanoutodors.com and www.carbonexpressarrows.com.

G5 Outdoors Broadhead Vault

G5 Outdoors

Memphis, Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- G5 Outdoors, the leading manufacturer of premium archery equipment and design is excited to unveil the addition of the Vault, a housing unit to safely store your expandable or fixed blade broadheads.

The Vault is the ultimate broadhead storage unit that will ensure your blades are safe, sharp, and secure. The aluminum top shell is reinforced with a metal exterior to provide the very best broadhead protection.

The housing unit allows for both easy and convenient broadhead transport during hunting trips or outdoor excursions.

The Vault Specs:

• Aluminum top shell
• Holds fixed and mechanical broadheads

“The new Vault gives hunters a safe and reliable way to store broadheads during hunting trips or throughout the off-season,” stated Joel Harris, Brand Manager for G5 Outdoors. “Now archery hunters have a place to keep their G5 broadheads and can be assured that their broadheads are surgically sharp for their next hunt.”

About G5 Outdoors
G5 Outdoors L.L.C. is a family owned business established in 2000 and backed by more than 40 years of precision manufacturing experience. G5 strives to provide superior products that are Designed to Hunt through precision manufacturing and innovative design. To learn more about G5 Outdoors, visit www.g5outdoors.com or call (866)456-8836.

Millennium Unveils New Treestands at the 2012 ATA Show

Millennium Tree Stands

Pearl, Mississippi --(Ammoland.com)- Stop by the Millennium Treestand booth #613 at the 2012 ATA show in Columbus, Ohio, to see the newest additions to Millennium’s line of premium treestands.

Millennium is excited to introduce the M 25 HangOn, the M50 HangOn and the L360 Ladder Stand.

Known for producing the most comfortable stands on the market, Millennium continues to outdo itself with the creation of these three new stand models.

All three are designed to allow you to sit in comfort from sun up ’til sun down, increasing your chances for success.

Also, make sure you stop by the booth to see celebrities from Millennium’s sponsored TV shows.

• HeadHunter TV: Jan 11, 2pm
• BCQ: Jan 10, 10am
• Savage Outdoors: Jan 11, 10am

M25 HangOn Stand
The lightweight M25 HangOn Stand allows hunters to set up wherever the action heats up. Providing a deadly combination of comfort and roominess, the M25 offers remarkable maneuverability in any direction, while remaining rock solid under foot. The M25 is the ideal design for setting up a quick ambush in tight cover or for packing into unknown terrain.

Specifications:

• Material: Steel
• Capacity: 300 lbs
• Weight: 14 lbs
• Platform: W 25″ D 30″
• Seat Size: W 20″ D 17″
• Seat Height: 17″

M50 HangOn Stand
Lightweight, quiet and easy to use, the M50 HangOn features a convenient self-leveling seat and platform for an ideal hunting setup. The M50 accepts the CamLock Receiver system, which allows users to preset multiple stand locations for quick, easy hanging.

Specifications:

• Material: Steel
• Capacity: 300 lbs
• Weight: 21 lbs
• Platform: W 24″ D 30″
• Seat Size: W 20″ D 17″
• Seat Height: 17″

L360 Ladder Stand
The L360 Ladder Stand features a 360-degree swivel ComfortMax Seat and extra-large platform to give you plenty of viewing and shooting opportunities. Quickly and quietly cover the rear and sides of the stand so that your game doesn’t get the drop on you. Add the B1 Blind for added concealment.

For more information visit them online at www.millenniumstands.com

Meet TV Celebrities and Check Out NuFletch Products

NuFletch Archery

Fort Walton Beach, FL --(Ammoland.com)- Make it a point to stop by the NuFletch booth #1213 during the 2012 ATA Show in Columbus, Ohio, to see the latest product and meet your favorite TV celebrities.

Check out this lineup of celebrity appearances and plan your schedule accordingly:

• HeadHunter TV: Jan 11, 10am
• The Chase: Jan 10, 10:30 am
• The Hit List: Jan 10, 9 am
• High Places: Jan 10, 2 pm
• Spook Nation: Jan 10, 11 am
• Bloodlines: Jan 11, 11:30 am
• Beyond the Hunt: Jan 12, 10:30 am
• Deer and Deer Hunting: Jan 11, 3 pm

If you’re not familiar with NuFletch’s revolutionary product, be prepared to be impressed. One thing the people at NuFletch understand is that perfect arrow flight is essential. It doesn’t take a pro to know that poor arrow fletching can cause untimely setbacks. Practice and hunting time are precious and perfect opportunities are even more so. You can’t allow inadequate fletching to foul the deal between you and your target whether it be fur or foam.

This innovative NuFletch inserts promote flatter trajectory, increase penetration and simplify the crucial fletching process to maximize arrow performance. The NuFletch inserts are guaranteed to provide accurate fletch placement and have instant brand name vane-swapping capabilities to easily tune your broadheads, not to mention making them easy to take down for travel in order to protect your fletching.

Smart bowhunters realize that the NuFletch concept caters to all hunting situations allowing you to instantly change your fletching color, retune or move the fletching from shaft to shaft. Perfect arrow flight produces greater impact and tighter groups.

For more information on NuFletch visit them online at www.nufletch.com.

Crooked Horn RF Hook Up

RealTree

COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- The Crooked Horn RF Hook Up allows you to use your binoculars and rangefinders simultaneously with limited movement and noise.

The Crooked Horn RF Hook Up, available in Realtree AP, comes with the original Bino System and the Sidekick Rangefinder Holster, which features a streamline design that is quick, quiet and convenient.

No more retractors, tethers or rangefinders flopping around. The Sidekick attaches and detaches to your Bino System in less than a minute, keeping your rangefinder handy to range distance undetected.

The Sidekick works for most compact hand-held rangefinders with a holster pocket size of 3”W x 1.5”D. Designed with Crooked Horn’s own patented quick-release buckle, the rangefinder easily connects to a 1.5” strap allowing it to slide up easily when in use, but with little movement in the field. With a small elastic sleeve covering the buckle it reduces any noise made from objects touching one another.

The RF Hook Up allows you to quickly and silently, glass, range and shoot…all in one streamline movement. If you already own the Crooked Horn Bino System, you can purchase the RF Sidekick separately and directly attach it to your existing system.

www.crookedhorn.com

Ralph, RJ and Vicki Cianciarulo

Muzzy Archery

Cartersville, GA --(Ammoland.com)- Each year Muzzy Products Corporation bestows its prestigious Tall Man Award to someone who “stands tall”among his or her peers by contributing to the community and going above and beyond to promote and protect the future of archery and bow hunting.

This year, Muzzy is proud to present the award at the 2012 ATA show in Columbus, Ohio to the Cianciarulo family. The award will be presented on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. in the Muzzy booth.

Arlene Cianciarulo

Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo host two of the top-rated hunting television shows, Archer’s Choice and The Choice, which air on the Outdoor Channel. Known as “North America’s Favorite Hunting Couple,”Ralph and Vicki have worked from the bottom up to earn a reputation that is second to none in the hunting industry.

Their company, Archer’s Choice Media, is a family owned and operated business dedicated to promoting hunting and the outdoors through their hunting TV shows. Their TV shows have been nominated for the Outdoor Channel’s Golden Moose Awards, and in 2005 they won a Golden Moose for Fan Favorite Hunting Show.

“The Cianciarulo family is the real deal,” Michele Musacchia-Eichler, Muzzy CEO, says. “They represent the hunting industry with such class and dedication, always giving back and always with an eye on the future and protecting our hunting heritage. It’s our honor to recognize them with this award.”

Ralph says that hunting and archery are their lives, and they have been blessed in so many ways.

“We are honored to be recognized by Muzzy, a company who gives back to this entire industry in so many ways,” Ralph says. “This means so much to our family. We can’t say thank you enough to Michele and everyone from Muzzy.”

Ralph also thanks his family for their support, especially his mother Arlene Cianciarulo who does her fair share to keep the family and business running. She helps out in the production studio and with Ralph and Vicki’s son RJ when the couple is on the road or in the field. She’s also been there for encouragement.

“As long as I can remember, my parents have encouraged me to do the best I can no matter what I did in life,” Ralph says. “The best way for any of us to compliment our parents is to always remember actions reflect leadership. Thanks Mom and Dad.”

For more information, check out www.muzzy.com

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is pleased to expand the Mayhem line with the new Hot Pursuit 250 arrow.

The Mayhem Hot Pursuit 250 is Carbon Express’ 3-in-1 performance arrow for the female hunter.

The new Hot Pursuit features a BuffTuff custom front-end design, leading to the pink label and white and pink fletching and finishes with a pink BullDog nock collar for added strength.

Carbon Express Hot Pursuit 250 Arrow

Like all of the Mayhem series arrows, the Mayhem Hot Pursuit is engineered with patented K-360° Weave Technology and is designed to deliver the ultimate combination of speed, accuracy and penetration.

The Hot Pursuit 250 arrow also features the exclusive Carbon Express Built-in Weight Forward technology for superior down-range accuracy with a broadhead.

Equipped with Fusion vanes for precise broadhead placement, the revolutionary arrow has the straightness of ± 0.0035”, weight tolerance of ± 1.0 grains, and spine selection tolerance of ± 0.0025”.

The Mayhem Hot Pursuit sets a new standard for all-around female hunting performance

“We are excited to offer another arrow to the wildly popular Mayhem line,” stated Rob Eastman, the President of Carbon Express.

“The new Hot Pursuit 250 arrow is the ultimate hunting arrow for female hunters.”

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. 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.

Gorilla Tree Stands

FLUSHING, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Gorilla, Inc. a leading manufacturer of performance treestands and accessories is pleased to expand its climbing sticks line with the introduction of the new King Kong climbing sticks.

The King Kong climbing sticks feature durable steel construction with lightweight aluminum steps.

The new climbing sticks are extremely portable and built with the mobile hunter in mind. Each stick easily locks to the other, while the aluminum steps conveniently fold out of the way. The saw-tooth step design is built for superior footing and traction even in slick conditions.

Each stick is securely and strongly assembled with XT-6TM red nylon bushings and washers. The King Kong climbing sticks fit trees ranging in size from 8” to 22” in diameter.

As with every Gorilla treestand and accessory, King Kong climbing sticks are engineered for safety, durability and comfort.

King Kong Climbing Sticks Specs:

• 32 ” 3 Pack
• Weight: 4 lbs.
• Rating: 250 lbs.

About Gorilla, Inc.
Gorilla, Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer of high performance treestands and accessories for hunters who demand comfort, strength and stealth. For more information about Gorilla, Inc., please visit www.gorillatreestands.com.

Quest Bowhunting

Memphis, Mich –(Ammoland.com)- Quest Bowhunting, a division of G5 Outdoors, Introduces the new Rogue Bow featuring the new Fluid Cam system, parallel limb design, and longer brace height making it extremely forgiving and smooth shot after shot.

With the release of the Rogue, Quest bridges accuracy, smoothness, and a compact design into one solid performance driven bow.

Quest Rogue Bow

At a short 31” axle to axle, this bow is the ultimate bowhunting machine. The Rogue lives up to what many archers demand out of a hunting rig. Archery hunters searching for a high speed bow with a very smooth draw cycle need not look any farther.

The new Rogue is a technology driven weapon with many additional state of the art upgrades from previous Quest bows. Whether you’re shooting from a treestand or ground blind, the Rogue proves to be the new flagship of the entire Quest bow line – it delivers everything hunters look for in a hunting bow and more.

“We designed the Rogue to deliver superior performance and put the hurt on big game without putting the hurt on your pocketbook” stated G5 President Matt Grace.

Rogue Specs:

• Speed: 315 FPS
• Weight: 4.2lbs
• Brace Height: 7 -1/2”
• Axle to Axle: 31”
• Draw Length: 26” to 30.5” Available in 1/2 increments
• Lbs: 50, 60, 70
• MRSP: $429

About Quest Bowhunting:
Quest Bowhunting is a family owned business backed by more than 40 years of precision manufacturing experience. Quest Bowhunting strives to provide superior Bowhunting products that enhance the archery experience.

To learn more about Quest, visit www.questbowhunting.com or call (866) 456-8836.

G5 Outdoors Meta Ti Peep Sight

G5 Outdoors

Memphis, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- G5 Outdoors, the leading manufacturer of premium archery equipment and design is pleased to unveil the addition of the new Meta Ti to their peep sight line.

Meta Ti peeps are computer numerical control (CNC) machined and fabricated from a solid piece of Titanium using precise Swiss Screw machines.

The new peep sight is specifically designed for today’s high energy and high poundage bows. The use of titanium allows this peep to be incredibly durable and virtually indestructible.

Titanium produces an anti-glare finish that will not chip or oxidize through any hunting condition – rain, sleet, or snow, the Meta Ti is sure to last. Archer’s may select between the following sizes: 3/16”, 1/4” and 5/16”.

Meta Ti Specs:

• Titanium
• Anti-Glare and Non-Oxidizing Finish
• CNC Machined
• Available in 3/16”, 1/4” and 5/16”

“The new Meta Ti is the perfect peep sight for any archer,” stated Joel Harris, Brand Manager for G5 Outdoors. “The craftsmanship and fine-detail of the peep will give shooter’s a leading edge in the field and on the range.”

About G5 Outdoors:
G5 Outdoors L.L.C. is a family owned business established in 2000 and backed by more than 40 years of precision manufacturing experience. G5 strives to provide superior products that are Designed to Hunt through precision manufacturing and innovative design. To learn more about the new prime series of bows, visit www.g5prime.com or call (866)456-8836.

Carbon Express Covert SLS Crossbow

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is pleased to expand its premier crossbow line with the addition of the Covert SLS, a slim-line designed crossbow that allows for easy maneuvering from both ground blind and treestand.

The Carbon Express Covert SLS was designed for compact comfort. With 355 fps and 119 ft-lb of kinetic energy, it’s packed with blazing speed and incredible power. Lightweight and extremely well balanced, the SLS features a green anodized flight rail, proven carbon infused limbs on a mini-parallel CNC machined riser and premium string and cables—all to deliver accurate shots in the tightest of spaces.

And like the CX2, the SLS’s Picatinny mounting system, complete with adjustable forearm and mounting grip, provides the ultimate combination of adjustability for any shooting style and in a wide variety of hunting environments.

The Covert SLS includes:

• Quick detach 3-arrow quiver,
• 3 Carbon Express exclusive Maxima Hunter 20″ crossbolts
• Deluxe lighted scope with red/green illuminations for varying light conditions
• Rail lubricant
• Practice points

Covert SLS Specs:

• Feet per second – 355
• Kinetic energy – 119 ft-lb
• Draw weight – 185 lbs
• Power stroke – 13″

The new Covert SLS is the heart of the Carbon Express crossbow line, and, with its high-performance compact design, it will make hunting easier by helping you to shoot better.

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors, Inc. 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.

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is pleased to introduce the CX Precision Nock.

The New CX Precision Nock is perfectly balanced and manufactured to the highest standards of consistency; it ensures maximum transfer of power and truest flight.

From launch to impact, Carbon Express engineers every product to help archers shoot better in the field and on the range.

Carbon Express CX Precision Nock

The New CX Precision Nock is engineered with four-axis straightness to ensure alignment of both bowstring and shaft for ultimate precision and overall performance. The nock alignment has a greater effect on accuracy than even shaft straightness. All Carbon Express nocks including the New CX Precision nock, are made of polycarbonate for superior strength and durability.

New CX Precision Nock Specs:

• All nocks are within 0.001″ four axis straightness
• Perfectly balanced
• Provides a superior “launching pad” for arrow
• Delivers greater accuracy, maximum power, efficiency and laser precision.

New CX Precision Nocks are available on these Carbon Express arrows:

• Maxima Series
• Mayhem
• Pile Driver
• The Crush
• Mach 5
• Mutiny
• Predator II

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors, Inc. 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.

G5 Outdoors Head-Loc Quiver

G5 Outdoors

Memphis, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- G5 Outdoors, the leading manufacturer of premium archery equipment and design is excited to announce the addition of the Head-Loc, a quiver that sets a new standard in quiver technology.

The majority of quivers on the market today add unnecessary noise and vibration to the bow after the shot. The Head-Loc quiver works to virtually eliminate noise and vibration with its unique state-of-the-art mounting system.

The quiver features rubber compression technology that acts as an isolator between the quiver and the bow, which greatly reduces any noise and vibration.

The Head-Loc also has an Exo-Flex hood, which is extremely quiet, lightweight, and also has superior noise and vibration absorbing properties over traditional plastic quivers. The over-all low-profile design allows the quiver to sit close to the bow, improving shot balance, and reducing the chances of catching branches while stalking through the woods.

The hood accepts both fixed and expandable broadheads. The quiver is carefully constructed using a power grip double spreader to hold arrows securely without deployment of mechanical broadheads.

Purchase a Head-Loc quiver and you are eligible to receive free rubberized tree mount brackets for life. You only pay $8 shipping and handling each.

Head-Loc Spec:

• Head-loc Rubber compression Quiver bracket.
• Fits fixed and Mechanical broadhead
• Power-grip, dual gripper.
• Exo-flex Hood, quiet and absorbs vibration and reduces noise.
• Holds 6 arrows.
• Secondary Lever lock down.
• Adjustable mount for customizing fit.
• Tree mounting bracket included.

About G5 Outdoors
G5 Outdoors L.L.C. is a family owned business established in 2000 and backed by more than 40 years of precision manufacturing experience. G5 strives to provide superior products that are Designed to Hunt through precision manufacturing and innovative design. To learn more about G5 Outdoors, visit www.g5outdoors.com or call (866)456-8836.

Big Green Targets Gamer Field Point Target

Big Green Targets

Lamar, MO --(Ammoland.com)- Big Green Targets, the leading manufacturer of archery targets made from 100% recycled materials unveils the new “Gamer” Field Point Target that is unlike any archery target on the market.

The 100% recycled material target features two unique “game” target faces designed to create longer target life and add hours of entertainment to your shooting and measures 20 x 20 x 13 inches.

High definition screen-printed front and back target faces provide remarkably sharp and crystal clear graphics.

The front face of the archery target has variable size shooting spots that highlight different point values along with a deer skull allowing archers to create exciting competitive games while honing their shooting skills.

The back face of the archery target has a screen-printed dartboard that offers shooters the opportunity for creating endless hours of shooting fun.

Like every Big Green Target, the “Gamer” features a proprietary design consisting of a heat bonded, layered closed-cell foam outer core filled with recycled fabric that is designed to stop blazing fast arrows, they are also built with arrow ease-of-removal in mind to ensure an enjoyable shooting experience. The “Gamer” Target is Crossbow Rated to 350FPS.

“Gamer” Field Point Target Specs:

• Measures a full 20 inches tall by 20 inches wide and 13 inches deep (20 x 20 x 13)
• Crossbow Rated to 350 FPS
• Weighs approximately 25 pounds
• Suggested Retail $89.99

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.

Barnett Outdoors

Tarpon Springs, FL --(Ammoland.com)- Synergy Outdoors is pleased to announce the addition of Source Outdoor Group based in Gainsville, GA as the new PR and Marketing agency for the Barnett Crossbows brand.

Source specializes in PR, marketing, communications, and media relations in the outdoor industry.

With an impressive list of clients already, Source has proven to understand what makes the outdoor world so special and why the brand message is so critical.

Aaron McCaleb, President/Owner of Source Outdoor group, comments “My team and I are so excited to be working with the team at Barnett. The products are well designed, thoughtful, and built for the hunt. We look forward to exposing a hungry, growing group of consumers to the pioneers of the crossbow industry!”

Barnett has exploded as a brand capturing more and more market share thanks to their tenacious, never-settle attitude for success. This attitude and the attitude of the team at Source Outdoor Group make a perfect marriage for the continued growth of the Barnett Brand.

Source Outdoor Group is founded on the principle that creativity is paramount to building successful marketing strategies. They believe consumers relationships with brands have profoundly changed and marketing strategies and philosophies must change or brands become stagnant and eventually lose their edge and appeal. Source focuses on developing BIG ideas to ensure differentiation in the “sea of products” and critical brand loyalty. Director of Marketing, Shelly Moore comments, “Unless you have an unlimited ad budget, which is a rarity, you can’t win on frequency alone. The message must generate top-of-mind awareness, clarity in value proposition, and a positive return on investment generated from sales.” Moore continues, “The formula is simple, make a product your customers want, listen to what your customers say, make sure it outperforms expectations, make it in the USA with American ingenuity, control quality, and price it where it is affordable and an unexpected value.” The last step in the formula is adding the marketing expertise to tell the story and Source will make sure this happens.

Barnett Crossbows is the world’s number one manufacturer of crossbows. Thanks to break-through innovations, combined with pioneering patents year after year, Barnett builds bows better, faster, stronger, and more cost effective than the competition.

For additional information visit BarnettCrossBows.com or call 727.234.4999. Barnett Crossbows, Inc. is a division of Synergy Outdoors, LLC based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

For more information on Source Outdoor Group visit sourceoutdoorgroup.com or call Aaron McCaleb 770.535.6028.

Gorilla G-Series Safety Harnesses

Gorilla Tree Stands

FLUSHING, Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- Gorilla, Inc. a leading manufacturer of performance treestands and accessories, announces the introduction of the new G-Series (G30 and G20) safety harnesses.

The G30 and G20 safety harnesses feature more all-season comfort, adjustable easy-on and easy-off fit, with complete 360-degree range of movement.

The G20 safety harness is designed for hunters who desire an affordable harness without sacrificing the quality or comfort of the popular G30.

Even when properly wearing a full body safety harness certified to TMA standards, the force a user experiences during a fall can be significant. That is why the design team at Gorilla developed the Energy Absorbing System (E.A.S.) tethers for the G30 and G20 safety harnesses. G-series E.A.S. tethers reduce the felt fall force by nearly 40% compared to the leading competitor’s tether.

The new Gorilla G-Series will change the way you think about treestand safety harnesses. The adjustable form-fitting design goes on so easily – you’ll be suited up in seconds. Lightweight and breathable, the G-Series gives you a custom fit with maximum range of motion for all-season comfort and freedom.

NEW G30 Safety Harness:
The G30 safety harness is extremely lightweight at only 3.6 pounds and breathable. The arched back style has a waist belt-free design for a more comfortable fit that goes on in seconds. And, you’ll never miss the opportunity for a shot with its extra long tether for full 360o range of motion. The G30 safety harness also features comfortable padded shoulder straps and backrest for all day comfort.

NEW G20 Safety Harness:
The G20 safety harness is the newest addition to the G-Series. The fully adjustable straps deliver a comfortable and custom fit for hunters of all sizes. The padded shoulders, arched waist and leg straps make this harness so comfortable, you’ll forget you’re wearing it, but you’ll feel secure knowing it’s always there to protect you in the event of a fall.

About Gorilla, Inc.
Gorilla, Inc. is an award-winning manufacturer of high performance treestands and accessories for hunters who demand comfort, strength and stealth. For more information on the G-Series Safety Harnesses, visit www.gorillatreestands.com.

Winners Choice Custom BowStrings

John Day, OR --(Ammoland.com)- Winner’s Choice, the world leader in modern bowstring technology has taken yet another giant leap forward for archers with their newest innovation, the new 8190 Xtreme Bowstring.

Owner Mike Slinkard made the announcement, “At Winner’s Choice we continue to set the standards for bowstrings and cables and the new 8190 Xtreme is by far our most advanced product yet.”

The 8190 Xtreme is made with time proven 100% Dyneema fibers like our popular 8125 material but incorporates the incredible TS90 grade Dyneema, a fiber that has never before been made available for bowstrings.

Our new 8190 Xtreme utilizes the strongest synthetic fiber on earth for bowstring construction and with it comes an impressive list of additional benefits for the archer.”

Winner’s Choice 8190 Xtreme Bowstring

8190 Xtreme Advantages:

• 15% stronger than other bowstrings!
• Requires less shoot in time (as few as 3 shots!)
• Improves consistency and accuracy with every shot!
• Patented Weatherlock™ weather proof technology!
• No creep, No peep rotation, No serving separation – guaranteed!
• Improved durability and increased string life!

Slinkard also added, 8190 Xtreme is the most advanced bowstring fiber ever introduced for the archery industry.

We take a great deal of pride in knowing our technology, materials and proprietary manufacturing methods have enabled us to produce the best bowstring ever made for quality, reliability and performance.

8190 Xtreme has enabled Winner’s Choice to once again raise the bar in bowstring quality and reliability.

For more information please contact:

Winner’s Choice Strings, Inc.
58000 Industrial Park Rd.
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-4327

www.winnerschoicestrings.com

Trophy Ridge Cypher Sight 5-Pin RealTree Camo

RealTree

COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- The bow sights in this series are as strong as aluminum, but lighter and quieter.

The Trophy Ridge Cypher Sights, available in Realtree APG , are formed from Trophy Ridge’s newest technology, the Ballistix CoPolymer System, making them tough enough to handle anything your hunt can throw at them.

The Ballistix coating is soft to the touch and delivers added vibration reduction.

There are no other bow sights like them on the market.

Features of the Cypher Bow Sights:

• Ballistix CoPolymer System
• Reversible Sight Mount
• Tool-less Windage and Elevation Adjustments
• Rheostat Sight Light Included
• Micro Adjustment
• Zero Pin Gap Spacing
• Ultra Bright .019 Fiber Optic Pins
• Sight Level

Emily Bee, a high school student from Hartland, was recently honored at a Michigan Natural Resources Commission meeting in Lansing for taking the world championship in the female division in the National Archery in the Schools World Competition. Pictured here with Bee, from the left, are: Frank Wheatlake, NRC vice-chair; Mary Emmons, DNR’s Archery Program coordinator; Rob Jellison, Bee’s coach at Hartland High School; Emily Bee; and DNR Director Rodney Stokes.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- In October, 1,071 kids from around the world arrived at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex to compete in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World Tournament.

The three-day competition included students in grades 4 thru 12 from 28 states, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa.

Michigan student Emily Bee, a Hartland High School sophomore, emerged from the tournament a world champion archer. Bee scored 292 out of a possible 300 points earning first place in the female division and a NASP World Tournament title.

“When my name was called, I couldn’t believe it, I’m still in shock that I’m first in the world,” Bee said. Bee won more than $4,000 in scholarships, two new bows and a target, among other honors. Hartland also did well as a team, finishing fourth overall and only 15 points from first place.

“The Hartland archery program is an excellent representation of the Department of Natural Resources’ Archery in the Schools Program,” said Mary Emmons, DNR Archery Education coordinator. “Under Hartland Coach Rob Jellison’s direction, the school’s archery team has acquired seven state championships, two top five finishes at worlds, one national champion and one world record since the program started in 2007.”

DNR Director Rodney Stokes honored Bee at a recent Natural Resources Commission meeting for her world record achievement by presenting her with a plaque and a letter from Michigan Governor Rick Snyder.

“There is no doubt in my mind that archery is a challenging sport, both physically and mentally, but you can truly get children of every age, size, and athletic ability shooting arrows safely down range,” said Jellison, “I love seeing some of my star athletes from other sports shooting on the same team as students who have never been on a ‘team’ until archery.”

The DNR Archery in the Schools introduces international-style target archery to students in 4th through 12th grade physical education classes. The in-school curriculum’s core content covers archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement. To date, more than 500 schools across Michigan have implemented the program.

The DNR offers free archery certification classes for teachers. Additionally, archery equipment grants are available to schools, both public and private, that enroll in the Archery in the Schools program.

For more information on Archery in the Schools, contact Mary Emmons at 517-241-9477 or by email at emmonsm@michigan.gov. Information also is available online at www.michigan.gov/archery.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr

Goat Tuff’s Equalizer Release Aid

Goat Tuff

Tucson, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- Goat Tuff’s Equalizer Release Aid created quite a stir when it was released to the public in 2011.

And of course it would as it was the first and only release aid that helped archers increase arrow speed without increasing draw weight.

It was designed originally for short draw archers and those archers who, due to age or injury, had to shoot less poundage thereby compromising performance. It works because the archer can increase draw length from 1 to 3”.

Tests showed, on average, archers gained 10 fps for each 1” increase in draw length.

Well the word got out and more an more standard archers wanted the Equalizer because they were also able to increase arrow speed without having to increase poundage.

For 2012 Goat Tuff’s Ric Clark made more improvements to the Equalizer. These are attached and I hope you will share this with your audience. Visit: www.goattuffproducts.com

IQ Universal Bow Sight Light

IQ Bowsight

SUPERIOR, Wisc. --(Ammoland.com)- When the light is waning and the pins on your bow sight don’t seem quite bright enough to take your shot, it is time to turn on the new IQ Universal Sight Light from IQ Bowsights.

With its adjustable rheostat control, pin-brightness levels are always up to you. Adjusting the IQ Universal Sight Light to changing hunting conditions not only will significantly lower pin glare at the moments of dawn and dusk of legal shooting hours, but it will also increase your confidence in the shot.

Sealed electronics protect the IQ Universal Sight Light against cold and damp hunting conditions, while keeping it available through a simple finger twist when you most need it.

The new IQ Universal Sight Light features a night-vision preserving LED light that includes adaptors to fit 1/4-28, 3/8-32, 3/8-36 and 7/16-20 threads and works with either right- or left-hand models. Batteries and a mounting block for the IQ Bowsight are included.

The IQ Universal Sight Light will be available at retailers nationwide in January 2012, and it will retail for $24.99. Please adhere to all local or state regulations regarding the use of electronic illumination devices while hunting.

For detailed information on the IQ Universal Sight Light, IQ Bowsight and to view the detailed video and impressive commercials, visit the website at www.iqbowsights.com. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IQBowsight.

Victory VAP Arrow Lost Camo

Victory Archery

Poway, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Victory Archery, the leader in carbon shaft technology, announced it had signed an agreement with Mathew’s Archery for the rights to feature Lost Camo on certain Victory arrows and shafts.

Victory General Manager Tod Boretto noted, “We are pleased to announce that for 2012 Victory is an official licensee of Lost Camo.

We will be offering Lost Camo or Lost Camo AT camo patterns on our Lost Camo Edition VAP and VForce arrows and shafts. We know every hunter looking for the best, high performance arrow will appreciate the proven performance of Victory arrows and Lost Camo camouflage”.

Victory Archery – Proven by Performance

For more information contact:

Victory Archery
14145 Danielson St – Ste B
Poway, CA 92064
866-934-6565
858-218-2280

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West Virginia DNR

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – -(Ammoland.com)- The next training session for instructors of the West Virginia Archery in the Schools (AIS) Program has been scheduled for Feb. 22 – 23 at Cacapon Resort State Park, according to Krista Snodgrass, Program Coordinator. The training will be hosted by the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR).

“We are very excited to be holding our next training at Cacapon in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle,” said Snodgrass. “When possible, we like to provide trainings at our state parks and Cacapon is a perfect venue for PE teachers, coaches, and others wanting to get their school involved in the AIS Program.”

The AIS Program has become the DNR’s largest-growing educational program. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 60,000 students have been introduced to archery as part of their physical education (PE) classes in 238 West Virginia schools. The program teaches Olympic-style, target archery in both public and private schools Grades 4 through 12.

“In order for schools to participate in the AIS Program, they must first have a certified instructor – preferably a PE instructor or coach who will introduce as many kids as possible to the joys of target archery,” said Snodgrass.

“The DNR only has about four trainings a year and, because class size is limited to 25, training slots are highly sought after. As an added incentive, teachers taking this training may be eligible to receive Continuing Education Hours (CEH’s) provided they submit their paperwork to their principal before the end of the school year.”

To ensure a training slot, anyone interested in getting their school involved in the program is encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The deadline to register is Feb. 1. This training will cost $25 for all school employees and $50 for non-school employees. This fee will be paid to WVDNR – Archery in the Schools Program (via check, money order or exact currency only) during the first morning of the training.

To register for the AIS training at Cacapon Resort State Park, please call Krista Snodgrass at 304-558-2771; email Krista.R.Snodgrass@wv.gov for information on the AIS Program, or visit the DNR’s AIS website at www.wvdnr.gov/archery. For more information on Cacapon Resort State Park, go to www.cacaponresort.com

National Archery in the Schools Program

USA – -(Ammoland.com)- As important year-end holidays approach I hope all of you are able to enjoy great health, activities, and people who are important in your life.

In this issue of the NASP messenger you will find that Kevin Dixon has compiled a variety of notes about the NASP World Tournament, NASP training, and coordinator changes.

Also included are high- lights from a couple of special projects involving Native American schools.

It does my heart good to learn of NASP Coordinators who have been promoted or otherwise moved upward in their careers.

During my FW career I moved fourteen times in three states. Keep reading below for more great news…

National Archery in the Schools Program Messenger – World Tournament Issue

If you would like to learn more about NASP and how to help our nonprofit foundation bring the program to more students please check us out at: at: www.archeryintheschools.org or www.nasparchery.com

IQ Bowsight

Superior, Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- The IQ Bowsight is without a doubt the most sought-after bowsight in the bowhunting industry.

Despite the sophisticated technology inside the IQ’s Retina Lock, setting up the Retina Lock is actually exceptionally easy.

IQ’s Mike Weinkauf guides you through its setup in a compilation of YouTube videos that can get you on target and dead-nuts accurate within just a few minutes.

The key is to not over think it. Set your 20-yard pin just like you would on any other sight, and then micro-adjust your Retina Lock to align with your eye while your anchor point and hold are perfect. Every shot after that will provide instant feedback that will tell you if there is even the slightest bit of torque or change in your anchor point.

In almost no time at all, you’ll see how the IQ’s Retina Lock reinforces the proper form—no matter the angle of inclination or declination—to build confidence and to ultimately extend your effective shooting range.

YouTube Videos Makes Setting Up the IQ Bowsight Even Easier

Each IQ Bowsight comes with a CD showing how to properly set it up, but the new videos demonstrate the ease and simplicity of setting up this world-class sight. Weinkauf, a highly acclaimed bowhunter, hosts the videos, and he demonstrates the amazing simplicity of setting up the IQ Bowsight in the first video: youtu.be/MXsh8RUXEnM.

“Setting up the IQ bowsight can seem intimidating at first,” said Weinkauf, Field Logic’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “In these videos, we wanted to show just how easy it really is to set this system up.

“Within a few shots, you’ll soon see how every other sight on the market has become obsolete,” Weinkauf continued.

In addition to the YouTube video on setting up the IQ Bowsight, Field Logic has also filmed videos with useful tips on using the IQ Bowsight. They can be viewed at: youtu.be/2XdOzMtu9cc and youtu.be/bsxKHAO6ikA.

The IQ Bowsight is available in four- and seven-pin configurations in both left- and right-hand versions. It is available at retailers with suggested retail prices of $199.99 and $219.99 for the four- and seven-pin configurations, respectively.

For detailed information on the IQ Bowsight and to view the detailed video and impressive commercials, visit the website at www.iqbowsights.com. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IQBowsight.

Muzzy CrossKill 150-grain and CrossKill 125-grain Broadheads

Muzzy Archery

Cartersville, GA --(Ammoland.com)- If you’re searching for an accurate, dependable and deadly crossbow broadhead, then settle your crosshairs on the new CrossKill Broadheads by Muzzy.

Thanks to a 1 3/16″ cutting diameter, these ultra-compact, stainless-steel ferrule 3-blade broadheads give the hunter field-point accuracy with fixed-blade reliability.

Available in 125-grain and 150-grain, the newest members of the Bone Bustin’ lineup from Muzzy are designed specifically for crossbows and offer field point flight, even at speeds over 400 F.P.S. The ultra-compact design reduces exposed blade surface while still sporting a 1 3/16″ cutting diameter.

Knowing that dependability and unwavering efficiency matter most, Muzzy has stepped up to the plate adding the CrossKill to its #1 selling line of broadheads.

For more information, check out www.muzzy.com.

Miranda Leek, an 18-year old addition to the veteran women's U.S. Olympic Archery Team,

Easton Foundation

Newberry, FL --(Ammoland.com)- Miranda Leek, an 18-year old addition to the veteran women’s U.S. Olympic Archery Team, is among the competitors leading the charge towards the 2012 Olympic Games to be held in London.

There is a sense of optimism at the 2011 Pan Am Games that has been missing around the U.S. Women’s camp in past years.

A look at Leek’s development into a standout archer is one reason why hope is so robust on the road to the 2012 Olympics.

Leek was immersed in the sport at the age of 5 when her dad, Scott Leek, took her along to the archery shop, placed a recurve in her hand, gave the basic instructions and let her shoot – planting the seeds that would eventually blossom into her current standing as the second ranked woman archer in the country.

It wasn’t long before the father- daughter target shoots turned into a competitive hobby.

“My dad decided to get me a compound bow, and just for something fun to do he started to take me to local competitions, which we both really enjoyed,” Leek says. “I discovered my competitive side, had lots of fun meeting others with similar interests and making friends. Things just took off from there, one step at a time.”

Leek’s transition from a compound bow to an Olympic-style recurve came at age 12.

“I decided to switch for two reasons,” she says. “There would be a lot more competition in the Olympic-style recurve class than in my class of compound fingers, and the recurve was something else entirely. It looked majestic, and I was fascinated by the equipment and how people shot them.”

Although enthralled with the charm of the recurve, change did not come without challenges. “Both my dad and I didn’t really know how to shoot a recurve. We were both compound archers and we didn’t have a solid understanding of what recurve form would look like. We only had ideas.”

Fortunately, professional archery coach Terry Wunderle and his son Vic, an Olympic archer himself, took Leek under their wings and were her first coaches. They provided the direction she needed to get started and involved in the Olympic-recurve scene.

Their efforts paid off. Leek shined in national youth competitions and was selected to the USA Archery’s Junior Dream Team in 2007, at the age of 14. Here, she was coached by Kisik Lee, who is still her coach today as the National Head Coach of the U.S. Olympic Archery Training Program.

“Coach Lee is really good at catching the little things,” Leek says. “It’s because of my relationship with him that I’ve been able to travel on junior teams and be introduced to what it’s like to compete internationally. He has been a big part of taking me to the big leagues.”

This stable of coaches has been anchored by Leek’s Father’s support and training. Scott Leek has been his daughter’s primary supporter and personal coach, from the day he first put a bow in her hand and every step of the way to where she is now. Scott, a shooter since childhood, has a firm understanding of the sport and passed that along to his daughter. “I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for his understanding of Coach Lee’s technique and his ability to teach me.” Leek says.

But no amount of coaching can replace an individual’s drive and motivation to become an Olympic athlete. Hard work is the basis for keeping Leek’s physical and mental skills up to par.

To train, she shoots six days a week, firing over a hundred arrows each day. In addition, she hits the gym to work on cardio and core training. If this wasn’t rigorous enough, she says she looks forward to stepping up the workload in the next year.

With a strong body comes a strong mind and Leek has also focused on this aspect of the sport.

“I think every archer will agree that archery is definitely more mental than it is physical,” she says. “It’s very important to remain objective and positive while shooting, and always think of what you want to happen. It’s never over until it’s absolutely done; keep fighting.”

After the Olympics Leek looks forward to beginning the college selection process and finding a school that will embrace her talents of archery and a desire to major in biology.

When the London games are in the rearview mirror, Leek hopes to brush off the dust on her compound bow and shoot some field archery and enjoy her other hobbies of playing the piano and spending time with her family, friends and dogs.

But before she starts a normal college life, Leek is focused on winning the gold medal at the London games. Her performance at the Pan Am Games takes her one step closer to that goal.

Leek broke the Pan Am Games and Star FITA record with a score of 338 in the thirty-six arrow from 70 meters event. It is another promising result for Leek and her team.

In the last year, Leek and Team U.S. garnered a team silver at the second stage of the Archery World Cup, a mixed team gold at the third stage of the Archery World Cup, a gold at the 2011 SoCal Showdown (a US Archery Team Qualifier Series Event), and a second place finish in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – First Nomination Shoot.

There is a sense of excitement in the American camp of women archers. It is one different from the hope of past years, where teams with undeniable talent fell short in performance. A large part of this excitement comes from Leek’s arrival on the Olympic scene.

Miranda Leek's Arrow Points up as London Olympics Approach

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Excalibur Axiom SMF Crossbow

Excalibur Crossbow

COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- This new crossbow by Excalibur is amazingly accurate and reliable producing arrow speeds in excess of 305 feet per second.

The Axiom SMF generates plenty of horsepower to take on any of North America’s big game species.

With a 175-pound draw weight and 14.5” power stroke, this new crossbow is comfortable to cock, and its 6-pound-mass weight makes it easy to carry during your time afield.

The Axiom SMF is sold only as a kit, which includes a matching multiplex crossbow scope with mounting hardware, Excalibur’s rope-cocking aid, and Excalibur’s 4-arrow quiver plus 4 Firebolt arrows complete with field points.

Although reasonably priced for budget-minded hunters, the Excalibur’s new crossbow kit is one serious hunting combination. In fact, quality of manufacture, reliability and accuracy of this economical kit is comparable with Excalibur’s most expensive options.

Specs:

• Velocity: 305 FPS
• Draw Weight: 175 lbs.
• Power Stroke: 14.5″
• Mass Weight: 5.8 lbs.
• Overall Length: 37.5″
• Arrow Length: 20″
• Arrow Weight: 350 Grains
• Stock Type: Traditional
• Finish: Advantage Timber

www.excaliburcrossbow.com