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Whitetails Unlimited’s Trail Camera Contest Is Back
Scouting tool often produces interesting images; here’s a chance to share your best images.

Whitetails Unlimited

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin--(AmmoLand.com Firearms News)-Whitetails Unlimited Trail Camera Contest is back, and entries are already coming in.

“We had an overwhelming response to our trail camera contest last year,” said Whitetails Unlimited Magazine editor Jeff Davis.

“There were some amazing photos, not all of which included deer. Trial cameras provide a window into the natural world and a view that most people never see, and everyone I know loves to look at these images. This is our chance to collect and share some of the best photos out there.”

Photos must be entered via the Whitetails Unlimited website (www.whitetailsunlimited.com), and must have been produced during 2009.

There are three categories: Best Buck, Best Antlerless Deer, and Best Non-Deer Photo.

There will be first, second, and third place winners in each category. An individual may enter a total of three images in the contest, and entries can be submitted until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009.

Judging will take place during the first week of January. Winners will be posted on the WTU website, and also published in Whitetails Unlimited Magazine.

Complete contest details are available at www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

About:
Founded in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited is a national nonprofit conservation organization. Our mission is to raise funds in support of education, habitat enhancement and acquisition, and the preservation of the hunting tradition for the benefit of the white-tailed deer and other wildlife. When it comes to the whitetail and its environment, WTU’s degree of professionalism and dedication has earned us the reputation of being the nation’s premier whitetail organization.

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Prepare Now for Early Antlerless Deer Archery and Muzzleloader Seasons to Be Held in September

West Virginia DNR

West Virginia --(AmmoLand.com)- Deer hunting comes early to the West Virginia hills this fall.

“The special antlerless deer seasons for archery and muzzleloader hunters will open on private land in certain counties in September,” said West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director.

Frank Jezioro, who wants hunters to be well armed with the facts before entering the woods.

• The early archery season opens September 14 and closes September 19. Hunters wishing to participate in this season must buy a Class RB or Class RRB stamp before going afield. The stamp allows a hunter to take one antlerless deer during this archery season.
• The early muzzleloader season opens September 21 and closes September 26. Hunters must buy a Class RM or RRM stamp before hunting. This stamp allows a hunter to take one antlerless deer during this muzzleloader season.
• If a hunter does not fill a tag during either season, the appropriate stamp can be used during the regular archery or muzzleloader season.
• Landowners hunting on their own land or holders of the new DT license do not have to buy a stamp.

Prepare for Early Warm Weather Deer Hunting

“With these early seasons, you need to know before you hunt how you’ll take care of it in the field and how you’ll get your deer processed,” said Jezioro. “If you don’t plan to process the deer yourself, make sure beforehand that your deer processor will be open to process the deer.” If your regular processor is not open, Jezioro suggests processing the deer yourself. This is a relatively simple process and numerous guides exist explaining how to do it.

“Cooling the deer meat will be a prime concern,” say Jezioro. He encourages hunters to keep a bag of ice in a cooler at camp or in the car. “After you have field dressed the deer, throw the bag of ice into the chest cavity. Get the hide off the deer as soon as you can. This will let the meat cool quicker.”

Hunters planning on participating in the early seasons need to remember to check their equipment earlier than normal to increase their chances for a safe and successful hunt.

“The opening dates are fast approaching and these seasons will provide an excellent opportunity to hunt deer earlier in the year when weather conditions are generally milder. A little preplanning can greatly enhance your outdoor experience,” Jezioro said.

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