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.

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 .

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

Register Now for a Chance to Bow Hunt Alabama's Little River State Park

AmmoLand Gun News

Alabama --(Ammoland.com)- For the first time in 80 years, Little River State Park in Atmore, Ala., is offering a three-day controlled archery hunt Jan. 26-28, 2012 for just $500 per hunter. Proceeds from the hunt benefit Ironmen Outdoor Ministries, which manages the state park.

Ironmen Outdoor Ministries is a not for profit organization that commits itself to compassionately reach out and bless those who are in need; particularly those who are handicapped, children in need, the impoverished and the abandoned.

Click www.littleriverstatepark.com/Archery_Hunt_Registratio.html
for a chance to take part in this hunt package, which includes food and lodging. Each hunter and one non-hunting guest will stay in a modern (2BR, CHA, full kitchen) handicap-accessible mobile home with a beautiful view of the lake and spillway.

A hot breakfast and dinner will be provided each day with a sandwich lunch. Southern cuisine will be featured including southern fried chicken, fried catfish, T-Bone steaks and baby back ribs along with all the trimmings.

The hunting terrain includes more than 900 acres of prime long-leaf pine plantation and hardwood bottoms surrounding a pristine 25-acre lake. Food plots are scattered throughout the property.

Hunters can arrive as early as noon, Jan. 25. Orientation to the park and staff will be scheduled at 2 p.m. the same day. Hunters will be made familiar with the property boundaries, food plot locations and non-hunting areas. Hunters will then be free to scout the property at 3 p.m. Hunting will not start until the morning of January 26 and will conclude at the end of legal hunting times on January 28. Hunters and guests will be required to check out by 10 a.m. on January 29.

Each hunter will need to bring his/her own climbing stand, ladder stand or ground blind (no stands or blinds will be furnished by LRSP). Four wheelers, side-by-side ATVs and golf carts are welcome for the hunt

LRSP personnel will be more than glad to assist the hunter in the processing of the harvested deer (bring coolers for meat). Hunters can donate any unwanted meat for distribution through local charities to those in need.

ALL hunters will be required to meet all regulations stipulated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division. These regulations can be found in the Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest 2011-2012.

MidwayUSA Launches the Bowhunter’s Dream Package Sweepstakes

Midway USA

Columbia, MO --(Ammoland.com)- MidwayUSA, a catalog and Internet retailer offering Just About Everything for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting, is pleased to announce the launch of the Bowhunter’s Dream Package Sweepstakes.

Beginning December 16th, 2011 through January 13th, 2012, MidwayUSA Facebook fans will have the opportunity to win the hottest new bow for 2012, the Bear Anarchy, plus a premier bowhunting package with a combined total retail value of over $1,800.00!

The single cam design of the 2012 Bear Anarchy is silky smooth from draw to release. Boasting other features including an overall weight of 3.8 pounds, a blazing fast 340 fps IBO, an axle-to-axle length of
35-1/4” and an ultimate balance of control and performance.

Additional Package Items:

• Hunter Safety System Pro Series Safety Harness
• Stealth Cam Archer’s Choice Infrared Game Camera
• Game Plan Gear BowBat Pack
• Archer Extreme Carbon Helix Detachable Quiver
• Easton ST Axis Arrows Package of 6 (x2)
• Scott Archery Little Goose Bow Release
• Trophy Ridge Hit-Man 5 5-Pin Bow Sight
• Field Logic Block Target
• Trophy Ridge Revolution Drop Away Arrow Rest
• Swhacker Mechanical Broadheads
• ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent
• MidwayUSA Realtree Cap

To enter for a chance to win, you must:

• Visit the MidwayUSA Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/OfficialMidwayUSA
• “Like” MidwayUSA on Facebook;
• Click on the MidwayUSA Sweepstakes application tab on MidwayUSA’s Facebook page; and
• Fill out the online entry form with all required information.

For the official Facebook Sweepstakes and to view the official Rules, please click HERE.

For more information about MidwayUSA, please visit www.midwayusa.com or call 1-800-243-3220.

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

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

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

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

For more information on the Easton Foundations please visit http://www.esdf.org/

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

Easton Newberry Goes International

Easton Foundation

Newberry, FL --(Ammoland.com)- For the last 10 days the Easton Newberry Sports Complex has had an international flavor in its archery office and on the range.

Three coaches from around the globe have been through intense training under Head Archery Coach Robert Turner in the ICECP program (International Coaching Enrichment program). Coach Jener Sato of Brazil, Coach Marja Woortman of Namibia and Coach Meshal Alotaibi of Saudi Arabia all shadowed Coach Robert in his daily duties. The ICECP program includes time spent in Delaware University, the Olympic training center in Colorado Springs, and a 10-day internship at a facility focusing on their specific sport – In this case, the Easton Newberry Sports Complex in Newberry, Fla.

The guest coaches enjoyed lending their hands to a variety of different events that the Complex hosted. These included JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) classes – Beginner to advanced levels and Adult beginner and intermediate classes; a ‘Try Archery’ booth at a local community festival; visiting the local university club; and meeting with varied Easton Newberry staff who help the coaches put together project ideas to advance archery back in their home countries. The coaches, not surprisingly, also successfully passed the basic and intermediate instructor coaching courses.

During this same time, there were also two archers from Austria training in Newberry; the excellent weather, training facilities and available coaching make it a popular site.

Including Head Coach Robert Turner (originally from Australia), for this moment in time, all five World Archery Federation regions were represented at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex – Africa (Namibia), Asia (Saudi Arabia), the Americas (Brazil), Oceania (Australia ) and Europe (Austria).

The Easton Newberry Sports Complex would like to wish all the visiting archers and coaches the best in their future and looks forward to seeing the individuals and Countries grow from the experience.

For more information on the Easton Foundations please visit http://www.esdf.org/

National Archery in the Schools Program

USA --(Ammoland.com)- Beginning with practice rounds on Thursday October 6 , 2011, 1,071 kids from around the world arrived at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex with their teams, teachers, parents and siblings to kick off the 2011 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World Tournament.

According to NASP President Roy Grimes, “Out of the 1104 students who registered for ‘Worlds’, only thirty-three (3%) students were no-shows.” Grimes also states, “This participation level represents an increase of 19% over the 902 shooters in 2010 and 76% higher than the 609 students at our first world tournament in 2009.”

From these statistics, it’s obvious there is a growing interest for NASP-style archery not only in the United States, but around the world as students from Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa joined the fun.

In fact, for the first time, a “Cultural Exchange” session was conducted at the tournament. Teachers asked for this type of activity to increase the educational experience for student archers. On Friday evening, half-way through the tournament, students from Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa positioned themselves in a booth with their country flags to meet students from the states. The session was so popular it will be expanded next year. Students signed flags, shared information, and answered quizzes about foreign locations. It seemed students most enjoyed comparing each others accent! Prizes were donated during the cultural exchange by Field Logic, Easton Technical Products, and Morrell Manufacturing.

Expanding upon archery’s every-kid attraction, Robert Jellison, a Michigan NASP Coach says, “Archery is a sport that anyone can do and anyone can succeed at. 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. “Jellison also proclaims how much he loves seeing his, “star athletes from other sports shooting on the same team with students who have never been on a “team” until archery.”

Evidence of Jellison’s diversity assertion was clear as students from all backgrounds, genders, and abilities took center stage during the hour-long awards ceremony on Saturday afternoon.

During the competition every 4th thru 12th grade student archer shot 1 practice end of 5 arrows and 3 scoring ends of 5 arrows at 10 meters. They repeated this shooting format at 15 meters. A total of 30 scoring arrows were shot for a possible score of 300 points and 30 bulls-eyes (300/30). The largest division represented at the tournament with 505 boys and girls was the Elementary Division which includes grades 4th-6th. Winners of their respective grades were as follows:

• 1st Female 4th Grade: Shelby Goodrich (276/14) — Woodlawn ES, GA
• 1st Male 4th Grade: Spencer Bartlett (281/15) — Henderson Co. S. Middle, KY
• 1st Female 5th Grade: Celsey Wood (278/13) — Eagle Mountain Magnet, AR
• 1st Male 5th Grade: Jack Looney (292/22) — Eagle Mountain Magnet, AR
• 1st Female 6th Grade: Kenzie Trent (284/19) — Anderson Co. Middle, KY
• 1st Male 6th Grade: Clay Stevens (291/21) — Trigg Co Intermediate, KY

The Middle School Division competition was joined by 202 male and 136 female student archers. Winners of this Division were:

• 1st Female Middle School: Ashley Padgett (292/22) — Meade Co , KY
• 1st Male Middle School: Cody Bush (292/22) — Philo Jr. High, OH

A total of 228 students competed in the High School Division. This division also produced the tournaments top Overall and Runner-Up Overall boy and girl champions.

• 1st Female HS & Overall Female Champion: Emily Bee (292/23) — Hartland HS, MI
• Runner-Up Female Overall: Lauren Hawker (291/22): Armstrong HS, IL
• 1st Male HS & Overall Male Champion: Ryan Long (296/26) — Madison Southern, KY
• Runner-Up Male Overall: Nathan Parcell (295/26) — Meade Co. HS, KY

Of course the team competition is what makes NASP tournaments different from most other archery venues. At this world tournament co-gender teams of 12-24 archers advanced from the NASP Nationals that were held in Louisville, KY. All the archers on each team compete. When their flight is finished scores for the team’s top 12 archers, including at least 4 from both genders, are summed to determine the team’s score.

The top ranking school in the Elementary Division went to Eagle Mountain Magnet, Arkansas with a total score of 3291. In the Middle School Division, the top scoring team was fielded by Logan Hocking Middle School, Ohio with a total score of 3319. And finally, the top ranked school in the High School Division was Henderson County High School, Kentucky, with a total score of 3400.

At the conclusion of the awards ceremony Disney’s Mickey Mouse congratulated the students and their coaches and was still having his picture made with archers as the ceremonies ended. A big congratulations goes out to not only the top ranked archers at this tournament, but to every kid who had enough determination and self-confidence to participate. (And parents and teachers willing to bring them!). Prizes were presented to winners by Mathews, Morrell, Easton, and Field Logic. The University of the Cumberlands awarded $2,400 college scholarships to each of the top five boys and girls in the High School Division. Bernie Morrell of Morrell Manufacturing provided target butts for the competitive and practice ranges. James McGovern of Rinehart Targets provided 15 dinosaur targets for the kids to enjoy on the “fun” 3-D range. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission recruited most tournament volunteers and provided additional range building equipment.

Of course this event would be impossible to present without those dedicated and generous volunteers. Nearly 50 people came from Florida, Virginia, Arizona, British Columbia, New Zealand, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin to serve as range officials. The most boring location during the entire tournament was again the 1st Aid Station with zero accidents or injuries to treat!

It was evident in the excited smiles of student archers, proud family members and coaches that NASP continues to live up to its claim of “Changing Lives One Arrow at a Time”.

Laura Jones, a teacher in Virginia says “Chickahominy Middle School started out last fall with kids who had never drawn a bow before in their entire lives.” She also says “It was not only their first school experience where they were treated like adults, but their first experience being on a sports team.” Archery has not been just another sport that kids can join and compete, but it is a one that has made kids with little or no confidence, kids who feel like maybe they weren’t good enough, build self-confidence and determination and realize they can do anything they put their minds too. “

Take for example, the Overall Male Champion, Ryan Long. Ryan was an understudy at the Strickland Student Outdoor Adventure filming this summer.

“Ryan advised Roy Grimes in July he intended to win the 2011 NASP world tournament”.

Grimes considered this to be quite an audacious prediction considering Ryan placed fourth at Nationals and those who placed ahead of him would also be at the World event. Ryan validated his prediction!

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

Easton Foundations Archery Center In Van Nuys California

Easton Foundation

Van Nuys, CA --(Ammoland.com)- The Easton Foundations has opened its latest archery center, located in Van Nuys, CA on 15026 Oxnard Street, just minutes from its corporate office.

The Easton Van Nuys Archery Center is the second of the Easton Foundation run centers, which also includes the Easton Newberry Sports Complex in Newberry, FL.

It is part of a system of archery centers that the Foundation is funding, which also includes the Easton Foundation Archery Center in Yankton, SD, a joint program with the NFAA (National Field Archery Association) and the John and Marnie Demmer Shooting Sports Education and Training Center at Michigan State University (MSU).

“The new Easton Van Nuys Archery Center is a fabulous facility and well adapted as an archery complex. Our vision for the center is to develop programs and opportunities for a variety of coaching courses, from beginning to elite, as well as coach and archer training opportunities. As we continue to grow the sport, especially among youth, we will need many more qualified coaches and archery facilities to handle the influx of new archers. The centers The Easton Foundations are developing are a strong and positive step in that direction. ” said Don Rabska, VP of Programs and a member of the Board of Directors.

The Van Nuys center is already home to a local JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) Club and is well utilized by archers from UCLA and California State University, Northridge for practice and training. The facility is also the center for the Foundations’ OAS (Olympic Archery in Schools) Program and a league night on Thursdays. The center will be adding new programs in the near future as well. The facility also hosts coaching courses and currently has coaches and students of various levels training to improve their archery skills.

“The Easton Van Nuys Archery Center is a great resource for OAS. From its start we have been using it for coach and archer training as well as for OAS competitions,” said Keaton Chia, OAS Program Supervisor, “The center has everything we need including a classroom, areas for parents to watch, and a beautiful indoor archery range. The range is fully equipped to host competitions and is also perfect for training archers and coaches. We have targets setup at 18 meters as well as at a shorter distance which is great for archers working on their form and technique. The center is also outfitted with large mirrors and other training aids. I am excited that this resource is available to our schools and youth. I look forward to the many events we will be holding at the center and for the impact it will make on the community.”

This new facility includes a 12 lane, back to back 18 meter and 7 meter indoor range, eating and viewing area for guests and conference/training room as well as offices and a warehouse.

The training center will be open to archers and coaches involved in JOAD, OAS and other programs. Interested parties should contact Idida Briones at (818) 901-0127 ext. 202 or ibriones@esdf.org.

For more information on the Easton Foundations, a full listing of our programs, grant recipients, and / or information on the grant selection process please go to our website at www.EastonFoundations.org or contact Ms. Idida Briones at (818) 901-0127 ext. 202 or via email at ibriones@esdf.org.

About the Easton Foundations:
The Easton Foundations’ aim is to keep archery a viable part of the sporting culture in communities across the United States. The Foundation was created in 1982 by Jim Easton, the founder and former CEO of Easton Sports, Inc, in preparation for the 1984 Olympics. The Foundation actively works to introduce the Olympic sport of archery to communities across the country. It supports the training of aspiring archers, trainers, coaches, and administrators and building of indoor and outdoor archery facilities at city parks, schools, universities and sports complexes.

The Easton Foundations encourages and engages youth to participate and develop skills in the sports of archery, baseball, softball, ice hockey, and cycling. It contributes to selected 501(c)(3) charitable groups and universities that share its vision of excellence and innovation in sports programs, business and engineering education, and medical research

Field Logic

Superior, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Field Logic, the makers of the Block, GlenDel Buck, Hurricane targets, Shooter Bucks, IQ Bowsight and Sure-Lock sights and bow presses is currently taking applications for an Inside Sales Specialist.

This person will be responsible for the organization’s products and/or services to established customers and new customers.

He or She will maintain contact with current and prospect key accounts, track activity, prepare and maintain records for sales leads and represent Field Logic at key shows across the country.

Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Sales/Marketing/Business and/or four+ years of experience in sales Intermediate to advanced computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent Internet skills – correspondence and research QuickBooks and/or database experience preferred Trustworthy and able to handle a high level of independence Disciplined, organized, detail oriented Professional demeanor Excellent communications — verbal and written

Compensation/Benefits • Competitive Salary, based on Education/Experience

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Discounts & Promotional Opportunities
• 401(k) after one year of employment

Application Procedure

Log on to www.fieldlogicnews.com to submit Field Logic Employment Application,

Resume and Cover letter to jobopps@fieldlogic.com or deliver/mail to: Field Logic, HR

Dept., 101 Main Street, Superior, WI 54880.

No phone calls.

Young Will has success with his Covert Crossbows.

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Crossbow hunting has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few years, and I don’t think anyone can deny that the sport is here to stay.

There are more opportunities than ever, and an increasing list of states are providing special seasons or allowing crossbows to be used during traditional archery seasons. Crossbow hunting is here to stay, and after participating in the sport for the last two years, I have to say that I think it is incredibly fun.

I also like the fact that crossbow hunting brings youth into “bowhunting” at an age before they can competently use a vertical bow to harvest animals. It also will extend the hunting lifetime of older hunters who may not be able to draw a vertical bow as they become elderly. I have seen this with my two young sons as well as my father after he had heart surgery.

So enough about the virtues of crossbows in general! I own an original Carbon Express Covert 3.5 crossbow that the company came out with a few years ago. It is a great bow, my kids have racked up a ton of deer and turkeys with it, and my dad and I have also both killed turkeys with it. I couldn’t imagine it getting much better until I learned about the new CX I and 2 crossbows that are CX’s second generation.

How are these crossbows better and why should I pick them over anything else out there I asked, so I went straight to the source to find out, and I talked to Carbon Express COO John Biafore about it.

He began with, “BioSync Technology is the biggest attribute of these new crossbows that set them apart. What that technology is all about is Body-Bow- Bolt. We want the bow to fit the body, and then the bolt to work at maximum efficiency with the bow for a perfect fit all the way around. That way when someone hunts with our crossbow, he doesn’t have to be thinking about the crossbow, bolt or our equipment; he can simply concentrate on the hunt, and that’s how it should be.”

Biafore explained, “Our original Coverts were great, but we wanted them more comfortable. So we took a lot of weight out and improved the balance of the crossbow. Most of this came out of the front end of the crossbow, but it made it much more comfortable. It no longer feels like you are dragging around a log with you to a treestand or blind.”

Carbon Express now has a premium line of crossbow bolts available in their now famous Maxima line. There is a Maxima Hunter and a Kevlar coated maxima Hunter KV. What sets these bolts apart are that they have Dual Spine Weight Forward Technology just like the Maxima line of arrows, and they are properly spined for the CX crossbows. The Dual Spine Weight Forward means that the dynamic and static spine of the bolt has been considered, so this means the front end of the bolt flexes more giving forgiveness, while the back end is stiffer and recovers quicker. This is what makes an arrow or bolt perform to its maximum, and these are the most technologically sound bolts that can be bought. In short, the bolts and the crossbows being matched up will simply perform better.

So we now see what BioSync is all about. The bow is comfortable, and it shoots great. What else is so good about the CX line I asked?

Biafore answered, “We really feel that not only are these great crossbows from a technical and performance standpoint, they are also the best value on the market. The CX 1 crossbow package comes in at $499 and the CS 2 at $599. The difference is the CX 1 is a 330fps bow and the CX 2 is 360 fps. These packages both include the crossbow, a 4×32 illuminated scope, a quiver, rail lube as well as three Maxima Hunter bolts. It is a package that is ready to sight in and take to the field. Also, with these bolts, we haven’t tried to bump our speeds up, our bolts perform at our published fps speeds.”

When speaking on price, John expounded, “Carbon Express is entrenched as a high quality arrow company, but that doesn’t automatically transfer over to the new crossbow market. We know we make a great product, but we also know we have to earn the consumer’s crossbow business, so making a great valued package is what we decided was the best route to begin earning that business. We absolutely want to be best in class both in performance and price.”

My last question was besides being a great shooting crossbow that sells at an incredibly fair price, what other things might a potential buyer want to consider in the CX line?

Biafore said, “The package obviously offers a lot, but also consider that we cut no corners to get to that price. The crossbows are made with anodized aluminum flight rail, proven carbon infused limbs and premium strings and cables. There is an anti-dryfire mechanism that is very important for safety.”

After the fun my family and I have had over the past two years crossbow hunting, even though our Covert 3.5 is still incredibly accurate, I am going to have to consider one of the new CX 2’s. I have two close friends who bought them recently, and they are fantastic all the way around. After talking with Biafore and understanding more about BioSync, I am really leaning toward the upgrade. If you are in the market for a crossbow, you owe it to yourself to check the newest CX’s from Carbon Express.

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.

Pennsylvania Game Commission

HARRISBURG, PA --(Ammoland.com)- Pennsylvania’s fall archery deer season is set to open throughout the Commonwealth, and represents the beginning of big game hunting seasons in the state, said Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe.

Statewide archers can hunt antlered or antlerless deer from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, and the late statewide archery deer season runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 16.

However, bowhunters who purchased and received antlerless deer licenses to hunt in Wildlife Management Units 2B, 5C and 5D were able to begin their season on Sept. 17-Sept. 30, for antlerless deer only. Hunters in these three urbanized WMUs also have extra antlerless deer hunting opportunities from Nov. 14-Nov. 26. Bowhunters also may take antlered and antlerless deer in these units from Dec. 26-Jan. 28.

Archery hunters may choose to use a long, recurve or compound bow, or a crossbow. Bows must have a draw weight of at least 35 pounds; crossbows must have a minimum drawn weight of at least 125 pounds. Broadheads on either an arrow or a bolt must have an outside diameter or width of at least seven-eighths inches with at least two cutting edges on the same plane throughout the length of the cutting surface, and shall not exceed three inches in length.

The Game Commission encourages hunters to spend as much time as possible afield this fall prior to and during the hunting seasons to pattern deer movements and identify areas where fall foods are abundant.

“Hunt as often as you can, and scout every time you head afield,” Roe said. “Try to figure out which food sources deer are using. And pay attention to prevailing wind direction. These adjustments really can make a difference.”

Those participating in the archery seasons are urged to take only responsible shots at deer to ensure a quick, clean kill. For most, that’s a shot of 20 yards or less at a deer broadside or quartering away. Archery and crossbow hunters should shoot at only deer that are within their maximum effective shooting range – the furthest distance from which a hunter can consistently place arrows or bolts into a pie pan-sized target.

Hunters may use illuminated nocks for arrows and bolts; they aid in tracking or locating the arrow or bolt after being launched. However, transmitter-tracking arrows still are illegal.

Tree-stands and climbing devices that cause damage to trees are unlawful to use or occupy unless the user has written permission from the landowner. Treestands – or tree steps – penetrating a tree’s cambium layer cause damage, and it is unlawful to construct or occupy constructed tree-stands on State Game Lands, state forests or state parks.

Hunters are reminded of a new regulation that limits the placement of portable hunting treestands and blinds from two weeks before the opening of the first big game season to two weeks after the close of the last big game season within each respective Wildlife Management Unit, excluding the spring gobbler season. As approved, hunters will be able to place their treestands on State Game Lands two weeks prior to the archery deer season, and then have to remove the stands two weeks after the late flintlock deer seasons.

“Hunters need to remember that locating a treestand on State Game Lands does not reserve a hunting area,” Roe said. “The first person to arrive in a certain spot has the right to hunt that area.”

Other safety tips bowhunters should consider before heading afield and while hunting include:

• - Make sure someone knows where you’re hunting and when you expect to return home. Leave a note or topographic map with your family or a friend. Pack a cellular telephone for emergencies.
• - Always use a fall-restraint device – preferably a full-body harness – when hunting from a tree-stand. Wear the device from the moment you leave the ground until you return. Don’t climb dead, wet or icy trees. Stay on the ground on blustery days.
• - Get in good physical condition before the season starts. Fatigue can impact judgment, coordination and reaction time, as well as accuracy. Staying physically fit makes a difference.
• - Always carry a whistle to signal passersby in the event you become immobile. A compass and matches or lighter and tinder also are essential survival gear items to have along. An extra flashlight bulb also can be helpful.
• - Use a hoist rope to lift your bow and backpack to your tree-stand. Trying to climb with either will place you at unnecessary risk.
• - Don’t sleep in a tree-stand! If you can’t stay awake, return to the ground.
• - Always carry broadhead-tipped arrows in a protective quiver.
• - If you use a mechanical release, always keep your index finger away from the trigger when drawing.
• - Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for all equipment and check your equipment before each use.
• - Practice climbing with your tree-stand before dawn on the opening day of the season. Consider placing non-slip material on the deck of your tree-stand if it’s not already there.
• -Never walk with a nocked, broadhead-tipped arrow or bolt.
• -Cocked crossbows should always be pointed in a safe direction. Keep your thumb and fingers below the crossbow’s string and barrel at all times.

Ohio Department Natural Resources

COLUMBUS, OH --(Ammoland.com)- Approximately 345,000 bowhunters, representing more than half of all Ohioans who hunt deer, are expected to participate in the statewide archery deer hunting season that opens September 24, according the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife.

During last year’s four-month archery season, bowhunters killed 85,012 deer, a decrease of seven percent from the previous year. Crossbow hunters took 44,123 of that number and longbow hunters took 40,889 deer. Overall, archers accounted for 35 percent of 239,475 deer taken during Ohio’s combined 2010-11 archery, muzzleloader and gun seasons.

Licking County led the state in both the vertical bow and crossbow harvest. Coshocton, Tuscarawas, Ashtabula, and Holmes rounded out the top five counties in crossbow harvest, while Coshocton, Tuscarawas, Muskingum, and Knox completed the list of top five counties in vertical bow harvest.

“I expect both the pre-hunt deer population and the harvest to be near their three-year averages of 750,000 and 250,000 deer, respectively,” said Mike Tonkovich, Division of Wildlife deer project leader.

All hunters must still report their harvest of deer, but they are no longer required to take their deer to a check station for physical inspection. Hunters will have three options to complete the automated game check:

On the Internet at www.wildohio.com or www.ohiogamecheck.com
By telephone at 1-877-TAG-ITOH(1-877-824-4864). This option is only available to those who are required to purchase a turkey permit to hunt turkeys.
At all license agents

Game-check transactions will be available online and by telephone seven days a week and during holidays. Landowner hunters who are not required to purchase a deer permit must use the Internet or any license agent to check their deer. Hunters who tag their deer as a landowner harvest cannot use the phone-in method. All authorized license sales agents will also check in your game. A list of these agents can be found at www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/dow/regulations/vendor.aspx or by calling 1-800-WILDLIFE.

The Division of Wildlife remains committed to reducing populations where needed. Through a combination of both regulatory and programmatic changes, progress toward reducing locally abundant herds can be expected.

Ohio hunters are also encouraged to kill more does again this season, using the reduced-priced antlerless deer permit to help the needy in their area. The Division of Wildlife is collaborating with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to help pay for the processing of donated venison. Hunters who donate their deer to a food bank are not required to pay the processing cost as long as funding for the effort lasts. More information about this program can be found online at www.fhfh.org.

All deer hunters are required to have a valid Ohio hunting license and a valid deer permit. The $15 antlerless deer permit will be valid September 24 through November 27 in Zones A and B. The $15 antlerless deer permit will be valid through December 4 in Zone C only. However, the $15 antlerless permit may be purchased only until November 27, 2011.

This year’s statewide archery season remains open from September 24 through February 5, 2012, including the week of deer-gun season November 28 through December 4. Deer-gun hunters will also be able to enjoy an additional weekend of hunting December 17 and 18. Archers may hunt one half-hour before sunrise to one half-hour after sunset, except during the statewide gun, youth and muzzleloader seasons when they are one half-hour before sunrise to sunset. Archers hunting during the statewide gun, youth or muzzleloader seasons must meet the hunter orange requirements of those seasons.

To hunt deer in Ohio, hunters must possess a deer permit in addition to a valid hunting license. State law allows hunters to take only one antlered buck per year, regardless the type of deer season, deer permit or weapon used for deer hunting.

A detailed listing of deer hunting rules is contained in the 2011-2012 Ohio Hunting Regulations, available where licenses are sold, or may be viewed online at wildohio.com.

The ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.

West Virginia DNR

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – -(Ammoland.com)- The next West Virginia Archery in the Schools (AIS) Program instructor training session will be Nov. 29 – 30 at the Gander Mountain Store in South Charleston, according to Krista Snodgrass, AIS program coordinator for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The registration deadline is Nov. 11.

The AIS Program is the DNR’s largest and fastest growing educational program. Since its inception in 2004, approximately 60,000 students have been introduced to archery as part of their physical education (PE) classes in 248 West Virginia schools. The program teaches Olympic-style target archery in both public and private schools’ Grade 4-12 PE classes.

“In order for schools to have 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 offers about four trainings a year; and, because class size is limited to 25, training slots are highly sought after. To ensure a training slot, we encourage PE teachers and coaches to apply as soon as possible.”

As an added incentive, teachers taking this training may be eligible to receive Continuing Education Hours.

This training will cost $25 for all school employees and $50 for non-school employees. This fee will be paid to “WV DNR – Archery in the Schools Program” by check, money order, or exact currency during the first morning of the training.

To register for the AIS training at the Gander Mountain Store in South Charleston please call Krista Snodgrass at 304-558-2771; Krista.R.Snodgrass@wv.gov

For general information on the AIS Program, visit the DNR’s AIS website at www.wvdnr.gov/archery.

President Easton Foundations, Greg Easton (L), Riley Whiting 2011 ESDF/NFAA Scholarship recipient (R).

Easton Foundation

Yankton, SD --(Ammoland.com)- Easton Sports Development Foundation and the National Field Archery Association Foundation are pleased to announce the Archery Scholarship Recipients for 2011.

$16,000 in total scholarships was awarded to 23 student athletes in middle school, high school, and college that compete with either compound or recurve bows.

Individual scholarship awards varied from $500 to $2,500. Top scholarships were awarded to Forrest Blakley of Cobdin, Illinois and Riley Whiting of Logan, Utah.

“Archery is a lifestyle for me and has taught me discipline which has benefitted me not only in the field but also in the classroom”, Forrest stated.

He is pursuing a degree in Agricultural Engineering at Shawnee Community College in southern Illinois where he also started an archery team. Forrest has been on the US Junior USAT for two years and participated as a member of the Junior World Indoor and Outdoor teams. He plans on attending the Olympic trials this fall.

Riley said, “Receiving this scholarship is not only a pleasure, but it creates a wonderful opportunity for me to go to college and accomplish my goals and dreams in archery.” Riley recently made the United States Junior team and will be competing in Poland in mid-August.

“Forrest and Riley are both outstanding athletes that developed their archery skill in youth programs, and have become seasoned competitive archers and we are very pleased to award each of them our top $2,500 scholarship awards for 2011″, stated Bruce Cull, President, NFAA.

NFAA Scholarships were first awarded in 1990 to student athletes that compete in archery and excel in academic and intellectual achievement. The limitations of the original scholarship program were resolved in 2009 with the creation of the joint NFAA/Easton Foundation Scholarship Program. “The Easton and NFAA Foundations share the goal to support student athletes that compete in archery. We believe these scholarships will help us to develop stronger college archery programs and strengthen future Olympic and World Championship Teams.

By combining our respective Foundation programs, we can award more student scholarships, and increase the scholarship levels. In 2011, $16,000 was awarded to 23 recipients. We expect the number of applications to increase in future years, and plan to award up to $50,000 in total annual scholarships in 2012,” said Greg Easton, President Easton Foundations.

The 2009-11 scholarships are funded by an initial $150,000 grant from the Easton Foundation to the Easton-NFAA Foundation Scholarship Program. Future net revenue from the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex, plus scholarship donations from both individuals and companies will be held in an endowment account to fund the scholarships in 2012 and beyond.

Dave Gordon, of Gordon Composites, made a large personal contribution to the scholarship endowment fund. Dave stated, “Archery has been a big part of both my personal and business success. I believe the Easton-NFAA Foundation Scholarship program is an outstanding program to support our youth archers, and allows me to give back to the sport I love. Awarding our best archers and student athletes scholarships that allow them to pursue further education while competing in archery will help develop much stronger youth and college archery programs. I encourage everyone that shares my passion for archery and desire to support our young archers to make their own donation to the scholarship program.” Individuals or companies interested in donating to the scholarship endowment fund or learning more about the program are encouraged to contact Bruce Cull, NFAA President. The NFAA Foundation is a 501(c )3 Public Charity and all donations meet the IRS requirements as charitable donations.

Scholarship applications, program requirements, and additional information is available on the NFAA website at www.fieldarchery.com, or from the NFAA Headquarters, 800 Archery Lane, Yankton, SD 57078. All applications for 2012 scholarships must be submitted to the NFAA Office by December 31, 2011. For additional information contact Natalie Vollmer, NFAA Executive Secretary, at 605-260-9279 or at info@fieldarchery.com.

Bowhunting - Up Close and Personal

U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance

Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- With fall days sweeping across much of North America, it’s the time when hunters everywhere think of two related topics: archery and white-tailed deer.

Generally, archery seasons are a relatively new concept with many being created by state game departments during the 1950s and 60s.

Today, an estimated 9 million Americans participate in archery, and many of those are bowhunters.

Increasing whitetail deer numbers have meant more hunting opportunities—and sometimes more controversy. The deer numbers have grown across America thanks to conservation, wildlife management, and increased interest by hunters and landowners. Hunting areas and seasons have expanded thanks to the work of the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and sportsmen nationwide to defend hunting through Congress, the courts and legislatures coast to coast. Today, every state offers an archery hunting season—and with that, many reasons to grab a bow and some arrows, and head afield.

The Basics
Bowhunting is a “back-to-the-basics” adventure. Once you have a bow and arrows, you are nearly ready to go hunting. Most hunters also add sights, a release aid, quiver, silencers, stabilizers, a rest—and other gear to their bow. Others utilize more traditional equipment which is mainly a recurve or longbow with few add-ons.

Additionally, you will need broadheads, practice points, a backstop, and possibly a treestand or blind. To be certain that you have and use the proper arrows for your bow and archery plans, select the proper arrow. More details are at: www.eastonarchery.com/download/selectioncharts. Then, after some practice and refining your proficiency at given distances, you’ll need to turn your attention to hunting areas and the animals you wish to hunt.

Deer motivate approximately 90% of the U.S. hunting market expenditures, and most bowhunters have visions of whitetails and mule deer in their minds. Of course, you can also hunt bear, elk, pronghorns, wild boar, turkeys in some states, and small game species, like squirrels, with your bow. In numerous states, archery licenses are affordable and available over-the-counter.

If you do want to improve your archery skills or learn more about bowhunting, consider joining an archery league, shooting at a 3-D course, or taking a state game department bowhunter education course. Some state’s might offer special youth hunts in case you have a young bowhunter seeking a place to go hunting.

Bowhunting success often comes to those who take the time to learn their bow and gear, the fine details about the animal they hunt, and their personal limitations. As a rule, bowhunting requires that hunters get within 30 to 40 yards of the animal.

The good news is that many bowhunting seasons are open when the weather is warm, fall leaves are colorful, and deer are often on the move in search of acorns and other foods or when they are in mating season. Well-worn game trails can reveal the best places to hang a treestand, place a store purchased blind, or build your own blind, and settle in for your wait.

The Future
While anti-hunting and animal rights organizations have worked to stop or curtail bowhunting mopportunities, the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance has worked to protect bowhunting—and expand opportunities. The USSA was the leader in creating the Bowhunting Rights Coalition in 2005 that brought together some of the nation’s premier hunting organizations to defend against anti-archery legislation in several states. In recent times, the Coalition has helped open Sunday bowhunting seasons and other opportunities.

About the USSA:
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliances watchdog efforts protect the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress, and through many public education programs. The USSA has more than 150,000 registered Sentries that regularly receive information about conservation issues, and then they actively work to promote and protect scientific conservation through calls and contacts. For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and the Sentry program, call (614) 888-4868 or visit: www.ussportsmen.org.

National Archery in the Schools Program

USA --(Ammoland.com)- The Easton Foundations (EF) have again partnered with the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) to provide $300,000 in grant assistance for schools to enroll in this exciting program.

Over the next few months, each of the 47 NASP states, 5 Provinces, and Washington DC will be allocated $6,000.

Last school year was the first time NASP and EF partnered to provide these equipment grants.

While the grants were intended to assist 300 schools, 517 new NASP schools actually received grants.

Once educators at a prospect school learn about NASP, the next biggest obstacle to bringing archery instruction to their students is the purchase of the archery equipment kit. Thanks to very cooperative pricing by NASP suppliers, the equipment kit costs a school far less than its retail value. Even so, it costs about $3,000 to outfit a typical Physical Education archery class of 24-36 students. NASP’s equipment specifications are highly standardized in every school world-wide. Each school uses the same bow and arrow. The Genesis by Mathews Archery is a high quality universal-fit compound bow designed for sharing among several student archers. The Genesis arrow was specifically designed by Easton Technical Products to be safe, durable, and effective for the archery student.

This principle of every student using the same equipment in archery class makes certain the focus of student learning is on mastering the process of safe and proper shooting. If different types of equipment were used the teacher’s role would be more complicated, NASP®’s perfect safety record could be impacted, and the student’s mastery of how to shoot could be short-circuited.

Most of the more than 8,800 schools that have joined the program to date have been able to purchase their equipment with little help from outside sources. However, many schools are unable to raise this money without assistance. Some schools raise money locally among civic organizations, conservation clubs or chapters of the National Wild Turkey Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, or Safari Club International. Innovative teachers enlist the aid of parents to hold fund raising events to raise money for equipment. In many NASP jurisdictions the fish and wildlife conservation agency provides grants for the purchase of school archery equipment kit.

To help alleviate financial barriers we at NASP are excited about the generosity of the Easton Foundations (EF). EF is a non-profit foundation established by James L. Easton for the purpose of training and developing a pool of world class archers able to compete at the highest levels. The strategy used to accomplish the Foundation’s purpose is the creation or support of programs to develop archers at many levels in order to strengthen and deepen the available talent pool. “The Easton Foundations have supported NASP Schools for a number of years with equipment grants directly to the schools, support of the NASP School Equipment Grant Program allows us to assist more schools and leverage the great work of the NASP organization and State Coordinators”, commented Greg Easton from the Easton Foundations. For more about the Easton Foundations visit www.eastonfoundations.org

This grant offer is popular with coordinators who run NASP in their respective states.

Tim Beck, the Indiana DNR NASP Coordinator reports, “These equipment grants have allowed many Indiana schools to join and participate in this unique and engaging program. There is no doubt, without this type of boost some of our students would not be able to join the fun.” Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission’s Steve Robbins tells us, “Our agency provides a limited number of grants to start new NASP schools. These EF and NASP grants help even more private and public schools join Florida’s NASP effort. We have teachers waiting and hoping the grant will be renewed this year.”

The National Archery in the Schools Program is in its 10th year. 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

Archery Trade Association

New Ulm, Minn. --(Ammoland.com)- As Explore Bowhunting wraps up its two-year pilot phase, its coordinators are preparing to offer this innovative program to beginner bowhunters around the country.

During the past two years, Explore Bowhunting worked with a $266,000 Multistate Conservation Grant from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) to collaborate with states on testing, modifying and implementing the program.

“The goal of the grant was to test the Explore Bowhunting curriculum, get feedback from students and teachers, and see how states implemented it in urban and suburban settings,” said Emily Beach, ATA education and research manager. “They helped us fine-tune the program and learn the best ways to implement it in other states. It’s been a great success, and now the ATA is ready to launch it on a national scale in 2012.”

Explore Bowhunting Prepares for Nationwide Campaign

The AFWA grant was conceived to implement Explore Bowhunting in six states, but eight states will already be operating the program by the end of this year. The states with Explore Bowhunting now in place are Arizona, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Virginia and Kentucky. Alabama and Missouri will launch the program this fall.

In addition to the AFWA grant, Explore Bowhunting received extensive support from 37 archery manufacturers that signed on as sponsors. This included Pape’s Archery Inc., which served as the warehouse and distributor for equipment donated by manufacturers for Explore Bowhunting.

“The sponsors and Pape’s were extremely generous in helping ATA launch the pilot programs,” Beach said. “The equipment donations of bows, arrows, calls, clothing and other gear exceeded $50,000, so this was a great example of industry teamwork. We let the sponsors know what equipment we needed for the program, and Pape’s shipped everything at no charge.”

Beach said the 74 Explore Bowhunting pilot sessions will have trained 245 instructors and sent about 2,500 students through the program by the end of 2011. About 120 instructors were trained this summer alone. The programs were held in middle schools and high schools through in-school and after-school programs, as well as park-and-recreation departments, church groups, scouts, summer camps, state programs, archery retailers and home-schools.

Beach said the ATA looks forward to launching Explore Bowhunting nationally in the months ahead. “The pilot program served its purpose because, as expected, implementing a program is more difficult than writing it,” she said. “We learned a lot of important lessons the past couple of years, which should make us very efficient as we work with more states implementing the program.”

The Archery Trade Association created Explore Bowhunting – a comprehensive outdoor educational program – in response to the decline in hunting and fishing licenses sold nationwide. Explore Bowhunting is designed to recruit youngsters ages 11 to 17 into hunting by teaching basic skills needed for bowhunting, photography, and watching and enjoying wildlife and the outdoors.

New Jersey Fish and Game

Trenton, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is informing the public that the NJ Fish and Game Council has approved all proposed amendments to the 2011 – 2012 Game Code.

The Game Code governs the activities relating to the taking of wildlife classified as game animals, game birds, or furbearers.

The approved amendments included, but were not limited to, the following:

• The addition of five days to the rabbit and hare hunting season
• A statewide closure of the bobwhite quail season, with the exception of the Greenwood and Peaslee WMAs and existing semi-wild and commercial shooting preserves
• The elimination of separate black bear hunting seminars as bear hunting will now be included in the regular hunter education classes
• The creation of special black bear farmer permits
• The addition of a second Saturday to the fall turkey hunting season
• Expansion of the early bow and arrow-only coyote and fox season, and regular coyote and fox season dates
• Removal of the requirement for youth hunters to take an antlerless deer before an antlered deer during the early fall bow deer season
• Inclusion of five additional deer management zones (DMZ) into the Antler Point Restriction program
• Creation of a new deer regulation set, 3a
• Boundary changes to DMZs 19, 23, 25 and 65

The Game Code amendments will be incorporated into this year’s hunting season regulations which are published in the Hunting Issue of the NJ Fish and Wildlife DIGEST. The 2011 Hunting Digest will be available at license agents the first week of September and on this website at the end of August.

For more information on the Game Code amendments, including a link to the full proposal document, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/news/2011/gamecode11-12_approved.htm on the division’s website.

Take A Hunter Education Course At Hunter-Ed.com

DALLAS, TX --(Ammoland.com)- Even though most of the country is still in the grip of scorching temperatures, hunters already are thinking about early season hunting opportunities.

Taking a hunter safety course at hunter-ed.com or bowhunter-ed.com is a great way to prepare for bowhunting and early season dove, duck and goose hunting.

“Studying at hunter-ed.com and bowhunter-ed.com is free to the public and allows students to learn about hunter safety in the comfort of their home,” said Kurt Kalkomey, president of Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc.

“These days it’s a challenge to find a free weekend or multiple week nights to take the classroom hunter safety course. The hunter-ed.com and bowhunter-ed.com online courses save time and money and open up hunting opportunities for young and novice hunters.”

Students can take the first step toward receiving their hunter or bowhunter certification by successfully completing the online courses for hunter education or bowhunting. Those who must be certified before they can buy a hunting license pay a one-time fee, which is due only if they pass the test. Students can take the test as many times as they need to pass it. Online hunter safety and bowhunting education courses are available in participating states so students should visit hunter-ed.com or bowhunter-ed.com to take a course specific to their state.

After passing the exam at hunter-ed.com or bowhunter-ed.com, students should immediately print out a Field Day Qualifier Certificate, which admits them to a field day in their state (if applicable). Many states require students to pre-register for field days, so hunter education coordinators advise students to visit their state wildlife agency website to sign up. Field days typically include a skills trail, shooting exercises, ethics presentation, and a final hunter education exam.

The contents at hunter-ed.com are developed in conjunction with the state agency responsible for hunter education. Students who use hunter-ed.com will study the same content used in classroom courses.

Bowhunter-ed.com is the official online course of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) and is approved by all states requiring successful completion of a recognized bowhunter education course.

About Kalkomey
Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc. is the official provider of recreational safety education materials for all 50 states. Our print, Internet, and DVD safety courses have been providing official safety certification for states since 1995. We provide safety courses in boating, hunting, bowhunting, and off-road vehicle (ORV) and snowmobile operation. For more information, visit the Kalkomey Enterprises website.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Visitors to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park will have the chance to learn the skill of shooting a bow and arrow through the Recreation 101 Beginning Archery Program, offered on Tuesday, July 26, and Tuesday, August 2. Both programs will begin at 7 p.m.

Led by park interpreter Bob Wild, this beginner archery program will introduce participants to the basics of archery target shooting. Archery equipment for most ages and abilities will be available for use during the free, one-hour program. Participants should meet at the park’s winter recreation area middle parking lot.

To learn more about this event or the many other Recreation 101 or interpretive nature programs offered each week at the park, go online to www.michigan.gov/dnrvisitorcenters and click on Wilderness Visitor Center to see a schedule of events.

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is located at 33303 Headquarters Rd., Ontonagon, in the western Upper Peninsula. For more information, contact the park at 906-885-5206 or go online to www.michigan.gov/porkies.

The Recreation Passport has replaced motor vehicle permits for entry into Michigan state parks, recreation areas and state-administered boating access fee sites. This new way to fund Michigan outdoor recreation opportunities also helps to preserve state forest campgrounds, trails and historic and cultural sites in state parks, and provides park development grants to local communities.

Michigan residents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($10 for motor vehicles; $5 for motorcycles) by checking “YES” on their license plate renewal forms, or at any state park or recreation area. Nonresident motor vehicles must still display a valid nonresident Recreation Passport ($29 annual; $8 daily) to enter a Michigan state park, recreation area or state-administered boating access fee site; these can be purchased at any state park or recreation area, or through the Michigan e-Store at www.michigan.gov/estore. To learn more about the Recreation Passport, visit www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport or call (517) 241-7275.

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.

At the 2011 FITA World Championships, in Italy, young 19 year old Chris Perkins took the gold medal in the Men’s Compound Division

Carbon Express

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision, is steadily climbing to the top of the charts in the competitive shooting arena.

By using Carbon Express’ new revolutionary and ground breaking technology, tournament shooters have seen increased scores and higher finishes.

At the 2011 FITA World Championships, in Italy, young 19 year old Chris Perkins took the gold medal in the Men’s Compound Division with a score of 148 out of 150, becoming the youngest winner in the Senior Division. Chris will look to take home another gold in the FITA Junior Championship next month.

Also impressive is that 6 of the 9 top finishers in the FITA men’s compound team event were shooting Carbon Express arrows.

The big increase in the number of tournament shooters having success with Carbon Express arrows was evident in the Men’s Compound Division where 8 of the top 16 finishers were shooting Carbon Express arrows and 2 of the top 4 in the final medal round were as well. Carbon Express congratulates all of their tournament shooters on a great 2011 FITA showing.

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.

Easton Foundation

Newberry, FL --(Ammoland.com)- Easton Newberry Sports Complex and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have teamed up to host the first annual Easton Foundations Hunting Expo the weekend of Aug. 27th & 28th.

The event will feature companies from all realms of the hunting world, as well as a 3D shoot, live radio broadcast and music, special guests, food, games and activities for all ages and raffles including several bows generously donated by Easton, Bear, and Mathews.

Hunters and archers alike are encouraged to bring their bows and try their hand at the challenging, yet fun 3D range. There will be 30 lanes in total, with a variety of animals including white-tailed deer, bear, boar and even some exotic animals such as hyena and cheetah.

Future hunters may take the bow hunter’s education course while at the expo Saturday. Those interested in the course must bring their own equipment and pre-register with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (MyFWC.com/Bowhunt). The course will begin at 8 a.m. and end around noon.

Hunters may also bring their best mounts for bragging rights and official scoring by Pope & Young, who will be on hand throughout the weekend.

Live entertainment will be provided by 93.7 K Country on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Local country music artist Bryce Carlisle will perform later that afternoon.

The expo will also feature renowned bow hunter and star of Outdoor Life Network’s “The Season” Justin Martin, who will appear both Saturday and Sunday.

There will be raffles, prizes and giveaways every hour. Prizes include T-shirts, sights, bows, arrows and much more. One lucky winner will take home a Hoyt Carbon Element Bow valued at well over $1000.

The main goals of the Hunting Expo are to develop competitive archery efforts through Easton Newberry Sports Complex, and to grow the sport of archery as a whole.

“Our main objective for the Easton Foundations Hunting Expo is to reach the large market of hunters in the surrounding areas by introducing them to what we have to offer at ENSC,” said Brandie Lovelace, Operations Director of the Easton Newberry Archery Center.

“The hunting seasons are highly defined in Florida, and we hope to draw in all types of hunters to our expo by inviting gun vendors in order to have something for everyone,” she continued.

The event will be held at the Easton Newberry Sports Complex, about a mile North of the intersection of SR 26 & Route 27/41 in Newberry, Fla, just off Route 27/41.

Guests from out-of-town may enjoy discounted rates at SpringHill Suites by Marriott, located just off of Interstate 75 at the Archer Road Exit.

The Easton Newberry Sports Complex was developed by Easton Foundations and the City of Newberry. The Complex opened in 2009 and is dedicated to furthering the sport and introducing archery to a broader audience. The archery center caters to all skill levels and features a state-of-the-art indoor range as well as an outdoor 3D range.

If you’d like more information about this event or Easton Newberry Sports Complex/The Easton Foundation, please call Amy Patacsil at 352-472-2388 or email Amy at apatacsil@esdf.org.

ShootLikeAGirl.com

ELKMONT, AL --(Ammoland.com)- Shoot Like A Girl is proud to announce that we will be hosting our “I Shoot For The Girls” Fe-Mail-in tournament during the months of July, August, and September and to October 15, 2011, a sanctioned event by the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)!

This tournament not only provides participants with an opportunity to compete on an International Level in a fun mail in tournament, 100% of the profit will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Last year, we raised $4,680 for NBCF, and this year our goal is $10,000!

“We learned a lot last year, like to expand the event, we asked NBCF to extend our event and they granted it! Now, we can accommodate more shops, leagues, clubs and ranges that want to participate”, says Karen Butler, President of Shoot Like A Girl

Contestants will shoot from 18 meters (Vegas Style). The target consists of three breast cancer ribbons, the white in the center of the ribbon’s loop is worth 10 points, and anywhere on the pink is 5 points; this includes a very small breast cancer ribbon in the I Shoot For the Girls logo.

There will be 10 rounds, for a total max score of 400 points. Each arrow should be shot at a different ribbon. Double scoring and certification by a range officer is required. Shoot Like A Girl had many Families shoot last year, that they will offer more youth categories this year: Women?s Division, Men?s Division, Young Adult (15-17), Youth Division (12-14), and Cub (11 and under). Shoot Like A Girl is working with their Corporate Sponsors for the final list of prizes for the overall winners; and BowTech has already donated a Heartbreaker Bow for the overall Women?s Division Winner.

Archery Ranges and Shops should email karen.butler@shootlikeagirl.com for specific details on hosting an event. Ranges and Shops who provide free range time for archers to shoot in the I Shoot For The Girls tournament will receive a certificate, certificates for their top 3 of each division and free link from Shoot Like A Girl’s web page at www.shootlikeagirl.com from the time the commitment is made, through the month of December 2011.

The cost is $20 per shooter. Special targets and official score cards will be mailed to ranges and/or individuals.

Individuals who wish to participate independently from a range or shop can register at www.shootlikeagirl.com’s web store. Shoot Like A Girl will also offer a commemorative T-shirt for sale, with $1 per shirt, being donated back to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Shoot Like A Girl (SLG², Inc) is a company dedicated to empowering women to participate in shooting sports with confidence. We do that in two ways – through service and sales. With the help of our corporate sponsors, Hunter Safety System, Prois, Limbsaver, Mathews Inc, Bohning, Haley Vines Outdoor Collection, Gerbing’s Heated Clothing, Game Plan Gear, Hoyt, BowTech, Target Communications, and ASA; we travel around the country to provide women a once in a lifetime opportunity to try multiple bows in draw weights and lengths that fit them.

We also provide an educational service on their web site, www.shootlikeagirl.com, with information about shooting sports. Our sales (also a service) is that we offer products that enhance women?s abilities to participate in shooting sports, with a huge focus on one stop shopping for hunting clothing specifically designed to fit women.

All of these services and shopping opportunities help us reach our goal of empowering women to participate in shooting sports with confidence!

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

EATONTON, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- A new archery range at Rock Hawk in Putnam County is now available for archers, bow hunters, youth groups and others interested in perfecting their target skills.

The archery range was constructed through a partnership between Georgia Department of Natural Resources/Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), Georgia Power, Putnam County, University of Georgia, and Historic Piedmont Scenic By-way Corporation.

Using Pittman-Robertson federal grant money, WRD supplied materials needed for construction while Georgia Power will manage, administer and maintain it.

The range consists of a static range with lanes starting at 10 yards in length. Here, archers shoot into large “bow butt” targets secured inside freestanding sheds. The second range is a 3-D trail with realistic animal targets on 17 lanes. The targets include a mix of Georgia’s game animals.

The range will serve as a resource for area archers, archery youth groups and bow hunters, as well as for Rock Hawk programming activities, and for school groups participating in the National Archery in Schools Program. Users should bring their own equipment. To reduce impact to targets, broadheads are not allowed. The range is open during daylight hours.

Rock Hawk is an outdoor classroom with hundreds of educational displays along 15 miles of trails that surround and lead to the Rock Hawk effigy. It is located near the Historical Piedmont Scenic Byway (Ga. 16).

To learn more about archery opportunities in Georgia, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/hunting/archery-shooting-ranges ; for more information on National Archery in the Schools Program, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/nasp; for more about Rock Hawk, visit www.rockhawk.org .

Montana Wildlife Federation

Montana --(Ammoland.com)- FWP is seeking 8-12 individuals to serve on a working group to collaboratively identify the central issues and fundamental objectives that define effective elk management, and potential alternatives for elk archery regulations in support of effective management.

Any “consensus” products could be directed into the 2012-13 biennial season-setting process starting in December 2011. The FWP Commission is not obligated to any adoption.

Interested Individuals:

• Must be able to travel and actively participate in multi-day meeting on July 25, 26, August 24-25, Sept 19-20, and Oct 17-18 in Miles City, Lewistown, Malta or Billings (to be determined). Mileage, lodging and meal costs associated with these meetings will be covered.
• Must be committed to collaboratively developing consensus on equitable potential refinements to the archery regulations in support of effective elk management (including crowding, equity, consistency, and effective population management) across private and public lands in the Missouri Breaks and 22 hunting districts outside the Breaks.
• Must be willing to think of and consider creative solutions to solving complex problems.
• Must be willing to actively participate in a facilitated structured decision-making process that incorporates effective elk management, as well as making specific recommendations concerning allocation of opportunity in elk archery regulations.
• Must be willing to support a model of conservation in Montana that incorporated different stakeholder values and results in effective elk management over time.

In pursuit of an effective and diverse group that is both representative and respectful, no automatic preference will be assigned any group or individual. Rather, individual nominations will be assessed for the perspective they represent and for their visible willingness and ability to comprehensively engage the discussion.

Written applications taken by FWP until Wed, June 29, 2011 and should include:

Name

Mailing Address

Phone

Email

• Please describe your interest in effective elk management and how archery regulations could and should contribute to effective elk management.
• Please describe your familiarity with Montana’s archery elk regulations and how you think you can effectively provide input into the regulation process and overall effective elk management.
• Please describe you experiences working collaboratively toward successful resolutions of contentious issues.

Please Answer the following;

On a scale of 1-10, 1 being “strongly opposed” and 10 being “strongly support” – how do you view the current elk archery regulations in the Missouri Breaks? (Question being asked to assist in providing a balanced representation)

Same…One a scale of 1-10….

How do you view the current elk archery regulations in the 22 districts outside of the Missouri River Breaks?

Please check all that apply to you on your application:

___Hunter-Archery

___Hunter – Rifle

___Outfitter – primarily private land

___Outfitter – primarily public land

___Landowner – primarily with leased or outfitted hunting

___Landowner – primarily without leased or outfitted hunting

___Others (business owner, local government, etc )

Applicant finalists may be interviewed before a final decision is made.

Larry Copenhaver
Conservation Director of Local Issues
Montana Wildlife Federation
406-458-0227 ext. 104
800-517-7256 ext. 104
Official Web-site:www.montanawildlife.org

This message brought to you by Montana’s largest statewide wildlife organization of more than 7,500 conservation minded hunters and anglers with a common mission ‘To protect and enhance Montana’s public wildlife, lands, waters and fair chase hunting and fishing heritage’.

Archery Trade Association

New Ulm, Minn. --(Ammoland.com)- ATA retail members can renew their membership now to beat the rush that begins when current 2010-2011 memberships expire June 30.

As with the 2011 Trade Show in Indianapolis, retailers wishing to attend the 2012 ATA Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio, must be ATA members.

ATA membership-services staff recently completed their annual review of memberships, and are mailing out renewal orders for 2011-2012 to 700 “pre-verified” retail members. Members are encouraged to save time by paying their dues and renewing their memberships online.

They can also pay by mailing back the paperwork with a check, or faxing it in after completing the “cc” info on the order.

An additional 300 retail members whose commitment ends June 30 will receive a request for information to become verified and eligible to renew. These members will not receive a dues order, so they will not be able to renew online. They must mail or fax the required information for ATA verification.

Starting this year, all retailers will be part of the “Archery Pro Shop Retailer” membership category. The ATA Dealers Council decided to create this one uniform category, and eliminate the former categories: “Retailer” and “ProShop Retailer.”

For questions about your status or membership, contact Maria Lewis at (866) 266-2776, ext. 2, or marialewis@archerytrade.org .

About
The Archery Trade Association is the organization for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, sales representatives and others working in the archery and bowhunting industry. Visit: www.archerytrade.org

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

MALTA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- The final bowhunter education course and field day of the year have been scheduled in Glasgow.

The bowhunter education classes are set for June 23-24 at the Assembly of God Church, 1220 10th Street North. The classes will run from 6 – 9 p.m. on June 23 and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on June 24.

A mandatory field day event, which will also be open to bowhunter education students who have completed their coursework online, runs from 9 a.m. – noon on June 25 at the Montana Bowhunter Association practice range off Skylark Road just west of town.

In Montana, completion of a hunter education course is required for all hunters born after Jan. 1, 1985. In addition, all first-time archery hunters must complete a bowhunter education course in order to purchase an archery license in Montana.

All of the bowhunter education requirements must be completed by July 31 of a given year in order for the graduates to be eligible to hunt that fall.

A child must be at least 11 years old to take the classroom courses. Class registration, which can be completed at the FWP Region 6 office in Glasgow, requires the signature of a parent or guardian for students under the age of 18. Students are required to read the course manual before the first day of class.

Students must be 18 or older to take the classes online, and online students must pay an administrative fee. Hunter and bowhunter education sessions taught in a traditional classroom setting are free.

Online students who want to participate in the mandatory field day event must register through the FWP Website at fwp.mt.gov under the “Education” section. For more information, call 406-228-3700.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Nearly 500 schools in Michigan participate in the DNR National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).

This in-school target archery program is geared toward students in 4th thru 12th grade who take physical education. Students who attend a NASP School are eligible to compete in Michigan’s NASP state tournament each spring. For those who excel at the State Tournament, qualification to participate at the NASP National Tournament is a great reward.

The 2011 NASP national tournament was held May 13-14 in Louisville, Kentucky. Nearly 7,000 archers from 34 states registered to compete at the national tournament. Among those registered were 145 students, representing six teams from Michigan.

Shelby Simonds, 11th grader from Hartland Middle School placed 5th overall in the High School female division after winning a tie breaking shoot off. Simonds, whose score was 290 out of 300, received a medal for her accomplishment and placed first overall among all 11th grade female archers. Steven Schram, 9th grader from Bark River Harris, placed in the top 20 among all male archers with a score of 291 out of 300.

Hartland Elementary, Middle and High School teams performed strongly, placing in the top 20 for their divisions respectively. Other teams competing in the tournament from Michigan include: Gaylord St. Mary Cathedral, Northwoods Christian Homeschool and Laker School.

The DNR is currently offering archery equipment grants and free archery instructor certification training to schools, both public and private, that enroll in the Archery in the Schools program. For more information, contact Mary Emmons at 517-241-9477; e-mail emmonsm@michigan.gov , or visit the DNR Archery website 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.

Hoyt

COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- The new Carbon Element compound bow is the pinnacle of Hoyt’s engineering and design dominance, and it shows.

Meticulously crafted utilizing a patent pending hollow carbon tube design with high-performance carbon fiber, the 3.6 lb. camouflage bow, available in Realtree AP  or Realtree MAX- 1, is the lightest yet strongest bow Hoyt’s ever mastered.

Not only does carbon provide for an extremely high strength-to-weight ratio, it’s also warm to the touch, which you will appreciate on those frigid hunts.

Hoyt Carbon Element Compound Bow

The patent pending carbon tube design reduces sound and vibration to unbelievably low levels for the ultimate, stealthy setup. With all the high-performance technology you can pack into a bow and racy cool looks, the 32″ axle-to-axle Carbon Element is the world’s premier hunting bow.

• Axle-to-axle: 32″
• Brace Height: 7″
• Draw Weight: 40-80#
• Mass Weight: 3.6 LBS.
• Eccentric options & draw lengths: FUEL CAM 24.5-30″ — 323 FPS

For more info, check out www.hoyt.com.

About:
Archery is more than a job at Hoyt. It’s a way of life. It’s in our blood, and it drives us to build the absolute best bows in the world. This passion runs deep. Hoyt is home to a family of like-minded bow fanatics driven to produce the highest quality, best-shooting, most trustworthy bows on the market. Anything short of that just won’t cut it.

It’s pretty rare to find us without a bow in our hands. Lunch breaks are spent at the company indoor and outdoor shooting ranges. Vacation time is spent at archery tournaments and hunting camps with co-workers and family. We dream of new bow designs, record book bucks and gold medals. If it has to do with archery, we’re consumed by it. From the factory to the front office staff to the management team, the entire Hoyt family shares this relentless passion.

The result? Nearly 80 years of uncompromising quality and craftsmanship, and countless happy customers. Here’s to the archery lifestyle. Here’s to the next generation of Hoyt innovation. Here’s to everyone who shares our passion and love for archery.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

LOUISVILLE, Ky. --(Ammoland.com)- Georgia is home to the first place elementary school archery team in the country after this month’s National Archery in the Schools Program National Tournament.

Woodlawn Elementary’s finish is the highest ever by a Georgia school competing at NASP Nationals, which saw more than 7,000 student archers from nearly 300 schools and 34 states compete in the elementary, middle and high school divisions.

The tournament is the largest archery competition in the world. In addition to Woodlawn Elementary, ten additional Georgia schools had students competing at this event.

“I am so proud of all of these students for their efforts,” says Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division Shooting Sports Coordinator Jennifer Pittman.

“They have put in a lot of hours, work, sweat and tears to participate all year and then place well enough at the State competition which allowed them to go to Nationals. I commend their coaches and parents for allowing them to participate and look forward to where we go from here!”

Georgia School rankings:

• Woodlawn Elementary School in Chatsworth finished first in the country in the elementary division with a team score of 3,244. Woodlawn won the NASP World Championship in November 2010, and have won two consecutive state championships.
• Bay Creek Elementary School in Loganville placed eleventh in the division (4th-6th grade) with its score of 3,122, while Youth Elementary School finished 52nd nationally with a score of 2,973. There were 78 elementary school teams, made up of 16-24 student archers, competing from around the United States.
• Bagley County Middle School placed 28th in the middle school division (7th- 8th grade) with a score of 3,211. Morgan County Middle School in Madison placed 60th with a 3,079. Dodge County Middle in Eastman fired a 2,968 to finish 83rd. There were 104 middle schools teams competing.
• Miller County High School placed 88th in the high school division (9th – 12th grade) with a score of 3,068. Peach County High School placed 97th with a 3,036. Dodge County High School shot a score of 2,918 for 110th place. There were 111 teams competing in this Division.

Additional schools that sent competitors included Lee County Elementary and Lake Park Elementary.

MORE ABOUT 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. Schools in nearly 80 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 46 states as well as Australia, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand. To date, more than 6 million students have gone through the program.

For more information on NASP in Georgia, recreational shooting sports opportunities or to find a range near you, visit www.georgiawildlife.com, or call (770) 918-6416.

Easton Foundations Announces Staff Promotions in Florida

Easton Foundation

Newberry, FL --(Ammoland.com)- Fulfilling its mission to grow the sport of archery, the Easton Foundations are excited to announce the following changes for the Easton Newberry Sports Complex in Easton, FL.

Doug Engh will now be in the new position of Outreach Director. In this capacity Doug will be the liaison between the Foundation and various non-profit groups and government entities that the Foundation works with to accomplish the goal of expanding the sport of archery. In addition, Doug will serve as the contact person for groups interested in building archery facilities.

• Brandie Lovelace has moved into the position of Newberry Operations Director. Brandie will be responsible for all archery programs at the center.
• Robert Romero will expand his role to be the Coaching and Program Development Director for the Foundation. In this role Bob will oversee the coaching at the Foundation’s existing and future archery centers. Bob will also manage various corporate projects, including the development of future Foundation centers, tournaments and programs.
• Robert Turner has been promoted to Head Coach at the Easton Newberry Archery Center. Rob will be taking over Bob Romero’s duties as Newberry Head Coach and will manage all coaching related activities at the Center.

The Foundation believes these changes will better position the company to continue in its development and growth of the sport of archery in Florida and across the US.

For more information about the Easton Newberry Sports Complex in Newberry, Florida, please contact Brandie Lovelace at blovelace@esdf.org. For questions about The Easton Foundations, contact Executive Director Caren Sawyer at csawyer@esdf.org.

About the Easton Foundations:
The Easton Foundations’ aim is to keep archery a viable part of the sporting culture in communities across the United States. Founded during the 1982 Olympics by Jim Easton, the founder and former CEO of Easton Sports, Inc, the Foundation actively works to introduce the Olympic sport of archery to communities across the country. It supports the training of aspiring archers, trainers, coaches, and administrators and the building of indoor archery facilities at city parks, schools, universities and sports complexes.

The Easton Foundations encourages and engages youth to participate and develop skills in the sports of archery, baseball, softball, ice hockey, and cycling. It contributes to selected 501(c)(3) charitable groups and universities that share its vision of excellence and innovation in sports programs, business and engineering education, and medical research.

For more information on the Easton Foundations please visit www.esdf.org/.

Schaffer Performance Archery Opposition Arrow Rest

Schaffer Performance Archery

Burnsville, MN --(Ammoland.com)- Schaffer Performance Archery is proud to introduce the Opposition Arrow Rest – a unique arrow rest that eliminates many of the problems associated with traditional full-containment drop-away arrow rests.

As bow speeds increase, arrows are leaving the string faster than the launcher arm on the arrow rest can get out of the way, resulting in the arrow coming into contact with the rest which reduces accuracy.

The Opposition Arrow Rest solves this problem with Dual Jaw Technology. The rest has two jaws: one jaw squeezes the arrow from the left, one jaw squeezes the arrow from the right. When the bow is fired, each jaw glides out of the way, allowing the arrow to pass between the jaws without touching the rest. The jaws can’t bounce back so arrow and vane contact is a thing of the past. In fact, the Opposition rest can handle arrow speeds in excess of 418 FPS!

The rest is whisper quiet, easy to paper tune and because the jaws pinch the arrow into the center of the rest, every time the bow is drawn, the arrow is locked into place. So regardless if a hunter is stalking a mule deer or shaking like a leaf aiming at the whitetail buck of a lifetime, the arrow will not shake, wobble or vibrate. It is locked into position.

The jaws on the Opposition rest are made of bomb-proof Delrin which can handle anything Mother Nature can throw at it. Other key features include custom fit riser lock side plates that fit snugly onto the riser of the bow, making the rest and riser one and eliminating the chance of the rest coming loose or vibrating during the shot.

The Opposition rest has an easy push button that allows the archer to lock the arrow in place before they draw if they choose. If the button is not pushed ahead of time, the jaws quickly squeeze the arrow upon drawing the bow.

The Opposition Arrow Rest rounds out a complete line of innovative products from Schaffer Performance Archery including the Opposition bow sight.

The Opposition Rest: It’s like putting your arrow in a vice! No wiggling, no jiggling; just super smooth performance, shot after shot.

For more information about Schaffer Performance Archery Products visit www.schafferarchery.com