G5 Outdoors Broadhead Vault

G5 Outdoors

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

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

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

The Vault Specs:

• Aluminum top shell
• Holds fixed and mechanical broadheads

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

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

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.

Bowhunters Strike Gold with Sportsman Channel’s Cabela’s Bownanza

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- With bowhunting activity reaching fever pitch across the nation, Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is proud to honor the rich heritage of the sport with three action-packed nights of bowhunting programming, beginning September 14, with Cabela’s “Bownanza.” Sportsman Channel offers more bowhunting programming than any other network on television, spearheaded by market-leading shows like Heartland Bowhunter, Major League Bowhunter, Territories Wild, Easton Bowhunting, Bowhunter TV and Muzzy Bad to the Bone Bowhunting.

“Bowhunting is one of the most popular genres on our network right now and we are proud to offer this many shows dedicated to the pursuit of large and small game with just a bow and arrow,” said Gavin Harvey, CEO of Sportsman Channel. “The network will continue to deliver superior programming, from the top hosts, about this exciting genre, season after season. It’s just one of the reasons why we are the ultimate destination for the American sportsman.”

“Bownanza” kicks off on September 14, during Big Game Wednesdays presented by Wildgame Innovations. Five series will showcase their best bowhunting episodes, punctuated by a brand-new episode of The Zone at 9:30 pm EST. The special programming continues on September 15, as the stick and string takes over seven episodes of Thursday Traditions presented by The Sportsman’s Guide, with Hunting University (7:30 pm EST) and Savage Outdoors (8:30 pm EST) debuting premiere episodes. Additionally, viewers can chat LIVE with Randy Newberg, host of On Your Own Adventures, at 9 pm ET on Sportsman’s Facebook page. Simply go to http://facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and click on the “Bownanza” tab.

And all that is but a precursor to Full Draw Fridays on September 16. Already the home of the best bowhunting lineup on television, this week’s slate includes brand-new episodes from seven top series like Bowhunter TV, Muzzy Bad to the Bone, Heartland Bowhunter and Strickland’s Archery Adventures.

“Bownanza” Special Programming:

Wednesday, September 14

• Tim Roller’s Wild Addiction – 7:00 pm
• Life at Table Mountain – 7:30 pm
• Whitetail Properties – 8 pm
• The Zone – 9:30 pm – NEW EPISODE!
• Back Country Quest – 10:30 pm

Thursday, September 15

• Mike Avery’s Outdoor Magazine – 7 pm
• Hunting University – 7:30 pm – NEW EPISODE!
• Brotherhood Outdoors – 8 pm
• Savage Outdoors – 8:30 pm – NEW EPISODE!
• On Your Own Adventures – 9 pm – CHAT LIVE WITH RANDY ON FACEBOOK!
• Major League Bowhunter – 9:30 pm
• Territories Wild – 10:30 pm

Friday, September 16

• Red Arrow – 7pm – NEW EPISODE!
• Strickland’s Archery Adventures – 7:30 pm – NEW EPISODE!
• Muzzy Bad to the Bone – 8 pm – NEW EPISODE!
• Heartland Bowhunter – 8:30 pm – NEW EPISODE!
• Excalibur’s Huntin’ the Backwoods – 9 pm – NEW EPISODE!
• Maximum World Archery Tour – 9:30 pm – NEW EPISODE!
• Bowhunter TV – 10 pm – NEW EPISODE!
• Easton Bowhunting – 10:30 pm

SPORTSMAN CHANNEL: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

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.

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.

Shooter Buck 3D Archery Targets The Big Shooter

Block Fusion

SUPERIOR, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Standing 33 inches tall at the shoulder and boasting a vital target area that is 25-percent larger than comparable 3D targets, the new Big Shooter Buck from Shooter Buck Archery Targets offers a realistic target that will prepare you to make the shot when a real whitetail buck appears in your sights.

The new Big Shooter Buck is an upsized version of the popular and economical Shooter Buck that was introduced last year.

It sports a 125 Pope & Young rack, detailed sculpting and is designed to stop any field tip, broadhead or expandable. The replaceable core is designed for easy arrow removal and extended use.

Weather resistant, the Big Shooter Buck comes with two steel ground stakes for increased stability. Made in the USA, the Big Shooter retails for $109.99. The core replacement retail price is $39.99.

Headquartered in Superior, WI, Field Logic is the manufacturer of the award-winning BLOCK Archery Targets including the BLOCK BLACK, BLOCK BLACK Crossbow, and BLOCK Classic.

It also manufactures GlenDel 3D Targets, Hurricane Bag Targets, Shooter Buck 3D Archery Targets, Black Hole Targets and the IQ Bowsight. For additional information, visit the company websites at www.fieldlogic.com or www.shooter3-D.com.

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.

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.

Pursuit Channel to Give Away Hunt with "Cuz" Strickland

Pursuit Channel

LUVERNE, AL--(Ammoland.com)- Pursuit Channel Members can now enter for a chance to win a hunt of a lifetime with Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland.

The winning contestant will go on an all expense paid whitetail deerCuz in Chair hunt at Heart of Texas Bowhunting and be filmed by the Mossy Oak Crew.

To enter the contest go to www.pursuitchannel.com/Contest.asp

“I am very excited to be partnering up with the Pursuit Channel and Heart of Texas Bowhunting to give away this whitetail hunt,” said “Cuz” Strickland. “All you have to do is go to the Pursuit Channel website, sign up to be a Pursuit Channel member, and enter in the free contest.”

The hunt will take place at Heart of Texas Bowhunting located 16 miles west of Brady, Texas. The contest winner will enjoy a three day hunt where they will have the opportunity to harvest a mature buck and doe. The hunt will take place in the Fall of 2011 during pre-rut activity.

“We are thrilled to be hosting the winner of the hunt giveaway at our lodge,” said Heart of Texas Bowhunting owner Kevin Burleson. “Although we are primarily a bowhunting outfitter, we will allow the winner of the contest to use their weapon of choice.”

To enter the contest, go to www.pursuitchannel.com/Member.asp and sign up to be a Pursuit Channel Member. As a pursuit channel member you will receive updates on the network and be eligible for numerous contests.

For more information on Heart of Texas Bowhunting go to www.heartoftexasbowhunting.com

Pursuit Channel is the most widely distributed, hunting and fishing network featuring many of the industry’s top names. It is the only outdoor network delivered in 40 million homes and is mainly distributed via satellite provider DIRECTV’s and Dish Networks basic package. It is owned and operated by people who understand the vibrant outdoor industry. Founder and CEO Rusty Faulk has produced Rusty Faulk Outdoors for over 20 years. To learn more about the Pursuit Channel’s way of life and its programming, visit www.pursuitchannel.com.

The JACKAL CROSSBOW by Barnett Outdoors

Barnett Outdoors

Tarpon Springs, FL --(Ammoland.com)- Power, grace, speed and economy all mark the Jackal Crossbow, available only from the world’s number one maker of modern crossbows, Barnett Outdoors.

The Jackal is a successful blending of style and performance with the design features all shooters look for in a high performance crossbow.

The Jackal begins with a sleek, tactical style stock in black and HD camo that is both lightweight and compact with a divided fore grip that provides the ultimate in balance and comfortable shooting.

The high performance Gordon fiberglass Quad Limb assembly combines smooth, high energy eccentric wheels with Barnett’s tough Crosswire string/cable assembly. A lethal combination that produces arrow speeds of 315 fps.

The Jackal weighs a light 7.7lbs, is 32.5″ long, 26.5″ wide and shoots a 20” arrow. The holding weight of the Jackal is 150lbs with a power stroke of 12” producing 95 foot pounds of energy. The Jackal comes as a complete package with Crossbow, Quick Detach Quiver, three 20″ arrows and Premium Red or Green Dot Scope. The Jackal has a suggested retail price of only $299

Barnett, once again showing why they are the number one selling crossbow in the world.

For more details contact:

Barnett Outdoors, LLC
PO Box 1209 – Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 USA
Phone: 1-727-234-4962
www.barnettcrossbows.com

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

GLASGOW, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- A bowhunter education class and the final hunter education class of the season have been scheduled in Glasgow.

The bowhunter class runs April 26-29 at the Assembly of God Church, 1220 10th Street North. The class will run from 6 – 9 p.m. on the weekdays.

A mandatory field day event is set for 9 a.m. – noon on April 30.

In Montana, completion of a hunter education course is required for all hunters born after Jan. 1, 1985. In addition, all first-time bowhunters must complete a bowhunter education course in order to purchase an archery license in Montana. Bowhunter education requirements also must be completed by July 31 of a given year in order for the graduates to be eligible to hunt that fall.

Meanwhile, the last hunter education course scheduled this spring in Glasgow runs from May 2-6, and there are a few student slots still available.

These classes take place at the East Side Elementary School Library and run from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. during the weekdays. Students must attend each of the classes. A field day event, where practical skills are tested, is set for May 7.

A child must be at least 11 years old to take the classroom courses. Registration 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.

Some of the field day events are also open to students over 18 who have completed their coursework online. Online students must pay an administrative fee and, depending on their age, may be required to complete other requirements.

Hunter and bowhunter education sessions taught in a traditional classroom setting are free. For more information, call 406-228-3700.

Carbon Express CX-1 Crossbows

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan –-(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology and innovation, introduces the Covert CX-1 & CX-2 crossbows to its growing and impressive crossbow lineup. These unique crossbows combine a personalized comfortable fit and aggressive styling with a host of other features that deliver superior performance in the field.

The lightweight Covert CX-1 is designed to offer lightning fast speed in an easy to handle crossbow. The bronze anodized aluminum flight rail, accompanied by proven carbon infused limbs, aluminum alloy engineered cams and premium strings & cables, results in quiet precision that continually hits its mark shot after shot. The 9” Picatinny multi-position adjustable rail system helps accommodate all shooting styles and is perfect for mounting various accessories.

The Covert CX-1 kit includes a detachable 3 arrow quiver accompanied by 3 Carbon Express exclusive Maxima Hunter crossbolts and a 4×32 Pro Deluxe red/green illuminated scope to complete the package. Optional accessories, such as a rope cocker, rail lubricant and three practice points, are also included.

Covert CX-1 Technical Specifications:

• 330 Feet Per Second
• 105 Ft Lbs. of Kinetic Energy
• 185 Lbs. Draw Weight
• 14” Power Stroke
• Anti-Dry Fire System
• Silentech Coating provides a rubber-like exterior finish that reduces vibration and dampens sound
• Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity

The Covert CX-2 offers all of the same great qualities as the Covert CX-1, but a few performance specifications have been added to give it an even greater advantage over the competition. The crossbow features a dark grey anodized flight rail along with a tactical fore grip that can easily be adjusted into five different positions allowing ultimate maneuverability for any hunting environment.

Covert CX-2 Technical Specifications:

• 360 Feet Per Second
• 118 Ft Lbs. of Kinetic Energy
• 200 Lbs. Draw Weight
• 14.5” Power Stroke
• Anti-Dry Fire System
• Silentech Coating provides a rubber-like exterior finish that reduces vibration and dampens sound
• Mossy Oak Treestand camouflage

Carbon Express CX-2 Crossbows

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.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

MALTA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- A bowhunter education class is planned for Superior this month, and prospective students can register online now.

Classes are set for March 16, 21, 24 and 28 from 7-9:30 p.m. each evening with a field course on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

All classes are held at the US Forest Service office, 209 West Riverside in Superior. Students must attend all classes to be certified.

Interested students can register online now at fwp.mt.gov. Click on “Bowhunter Education Course Schedule,” or call instructor John Benda at 406-546-2555.

Montana also offers online bowhunter education classes for anyone 18 years and older. Most of the coursework is completed online, and then students must take a field day to receive their certification card.

A field course for online students will be offered in Superior on Saturday, July 30. For more information about the online class and to register for a field day, visit fwp.mt.gov and click on “Bowhunter Education Course Schedule.” There is a $20 fee for the online course.

By state law, all first time bowhunters must complete a bowhunter education course in order to purchase a bow and arrow license in Montana. Bowhunters born after January 1, 1985 must also show proof of completing a hunter education program.

Carbon Express Mach 5 Arrow

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology and innovation introduces the Mach 5, the lightest and fastest arrow in the extensive line up of high performance Carbon Express arrows.

The Mach 5 features 100% pure carbon construction delivering lighting speed ensuring tight pin gaps from 10 to 50 yards.

“The Mach 5 is one of the fastest arrows in the archery industry. Its lightweight carbon design features pin point accuracy with lightning speed, while the Diamond Coat finish provides smoother draw and stealth while positioned on the arrow rest,” noted Mike Snyder, the company’s Marketing Manager.

The Mach 5 comes standard with Predator Vanes which offer a high performance compact design for added velocity and greater accuracy.

The Diamond Coat finish provides a smoother draw and stealth performance on the rest along with adjustable nocks to ensure precision with every shot.

Finally, the arrow’s specifications feature a straightness of +/- .0025” max and a weight tolerance of +/- 1.0 grains. Together, these characteristics make the Mach 5™ the fastest arrow in the woods.

The Mach 5 has a suggested retail of $59.99

About Carbon Express
Carbon Express, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. brand, is the leading manufacturer of high performance carbon hunting and target arrows and arrow components for hunters and target shooters. For more information or customer service, visit www.carbonexpressarrows.com, or call 800.241.4833.

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan – Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology and innovation introduces the Mayhem Hot Pursuit, designed for the female hunter, is like 3 arrows in 1, engineered with patented K-360° Weave Technology and pink graphics with white and pink fletching.

The Hot Pursuit is engineered to deliver the ultimate combination of speed, accuracy and penetration to for short draw, lighter poundage bows.

Carbon Express Hot Pursuit Arrow

“The Mayhem Hot Pursuit offers all the great features of the Mayhem Hunter but in a compact and lightweight package.

This arrow is a great example of how Carbon Express is committed to striving for continuous improvement, throughout their award-winning line of products,” noted Mike Snyder, the company’s Marketing Manager.

The Mayhem Hot Pursuit comes standard with the Patented BuffTuff carbon arrow finish. It also is equipped with K-360º Weave Technology for excellent strength and spine consistency along with pink Bulldog Nock Collars which provide unrelenting strength and durability for nock-end impacts.

The Mayhem Hot Pursuit is available fletched with Blazer or Fusion Vanes for added velocity and precise broadhead placement.

Hot PursuitTM Arrow Specs:

Straightness +/- .0035” Weight tolerance +/- 1.0 grain Spine selection tolerance of +/-.0025” Size: 150 Suggested Retail: $74.95

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.

Field Logic

SUPERIOR, Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- With the introduction of the new GlenDel Pre Rut, Field Logic now offers a full line of ultra-realistic 3-D deer targets.

Standing 36 inches tall at the shoulder and representing the size of a 250-pound live weight deer the new GlenDel Pre Rut fits perfectly between the GlenDel Full Rut—standing at 37 inches at the shoulder and simulating a 300-pound deer—and the GlenDel Buck–standing 34 inches at the shoulder and representing a 200-pound deer.

The GlenDel Pre Rut offers the same great features found in the GlenDel Full Rut and the GlenDel Buck, just in a different size.

It’s 4-sided PolyFusion core, measuring at 12x12x12 gives you seven times more surface area than its closest competitor.

With a 12-inch square core, there is ample shooting space on four sides, while the PolyFusion design of the core gives you longer target life with easier arrow removal—no matter what you are shooting.

This target will stop field tips, broadheads and expandables.

Field Logic's Glendel Buck Target

The newest addition to the Field Logic target herd, the GlenDel Pre Rut is available immediately at retailers nationwide and retails for $219.99.

The GlenDel Full Rut retails for $269.99 and the GlenDel retails for $159.99.

No matter what size deer you are used to shooting, Field Logic has the right size for your practice. Pick one from the GlenDel herd.

Headquartered in Superior, WI, Field Logic is the manufacturer of the award-winning GlenDel Full Rut and the original GlenDel targets.

For additional information, visit the company websites at www.glendel.com.

Carbon Express

Flushing, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology and innovation, introduces the Maxima Hunter KV, the maximum in tough arrow construction.

Made with a layer of Kevlar* a synthetic fiber that is pound for pound five times stronger than steel, this arrow maxes out arrow. strength and durability, and provides the greatest penetration within the Maxima Series. The Maxima Hunter KV sets a new durability standard in arrow technology.

Carbon Express Maxima Hunter KV Arrow

Designed with Carbon Express’s newest technological breakthrough, Dual Spine Weight Forward Technology, the Maxima Hunter KV is not only durable, but incredibly accurate.

Dual Spine Weight Forward is a patented multi-layer/multimaterial arrow innovation, creating two spines in one arrow. This design provides better energy management from the bow to the arrow, causing the arrow to recover faster and spin sooner.. The results of better energy management and quicker recovery is greater accuracy.

The new Maxima arrows on average shot 50% tighter groups with broadheads at 40 yards than non-Dual Spine Weight Forward arrows.

“The foundation of the entire Maxima Series of arrows focuses on delivering the maximum specs within a given category. In this case the Maxima Hunter KV delivers the maximum in arrow strength” noted Mike Snyder, the company’s Marketing Manager.

“The addition of Kevlar fiber along with the carbon weave technology produces unsurpassed strength, durability and the greatest penetration within the Maxima series”

This foundation of strength is further enhances with Carbon Express’ Patented BuffTuff carbon finish Blazer Vanes increase velocity and the tough Bulldog nock collars make the Maxima Hunter KV the ultimate package.

The arrow features a straightness of +/- .0025”, a weight tolerance of +/- 1.0 grain and a spine selection tolerance of +/ -.0025”.

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.

*Kevlar is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont de Nemours and Company.

G5 Outdoors

Memphis, Mich. – -(Ammoland.com)- G5 Outdoors, the leading manufacturer in premium archery equipment and design introduces a revolutionary new bow line – PrimeTM .

With its proprietary and exclusive Parallel Cam Technology, this new line of premiums bows virtually eliminates CAM LEAN, making the bows more forgiving and more accurate at greater distances.

“The new Prime Bows will raise the bar in compound bow performance.” Stated President Matt Grace. “We are thrilled with the ingenuity our engineers and designers have shown in developing a product that effectively addresses one of the nagging problems in current bow designs.”

G5 Release Their New Line of Prime Bows to Their Impressive Line of Archery Products

The Parallel Cam Technology looks to make CAM LEAN a problem of the past as the new design balances the load equally on each side of the cable resulting in practically no CAM LEAN, reduced horizontal nock travel, and reduced limb fatigue. In addition to the Parallel Cam Design, the new Prime series offers a long list of unique features that make the bow truly one of a kind:

• Forged 7000 Series T6 Aluminum Riser is twice as strong as traditional 6061 T6 aluminum risers.
  • -This durable design helps to increase riser stiffness and reduce shooter’s hand shock.
• C-1 Laminated Limbs
  • These limbs utilize a cross weft design to significantly reduce torsional stresses in the limb resulting in improved consistency and accuracy
• GoreTM Fiber String & Cables
  • o This proprietary string material is a blend of Gore TM performance fibers and BCYTM 452X.
  • The Marriage of these tow industry leading technologies results in a superior string with less vibration, a reduction in noise, and increased durability.
• TI-Glide Titanium Flexing Cable System
  • The Prime’s Flexible Titanium cable guard system reduces cam lean by 25% by reducing side load on the cables during draw. In conjunction with the Parallel Cam Design, cam lean is virtually eliminated.
• Shield Grip
  • First of its kind in the industry, made of G10 material that repels water, odors or any other unwanted element. It stays dry and comfortable in the hand no matter the conditions.
• Available in Optifade TM Forest, Optifade TM Open Country , Realtree AP HD TM or Black
  • Superior patterns for superior concealment

The revolutionary Prime bow is available in two models the Shift and the Centroid.

Shift Specs

• IBO Speed (FPS) 333
• Axle to Axle (in) 30”
• Brace Height 7”
• Mass Weight 4 lbs.
• Draw Length 26” – 30”
• Draw Weight (lbs) 40-50, 50-60, 60-70
• Centroid Specs
• IBO Speed (FPS) 330
• Axle to Axle (in) 34”
• Brace Height 7”
• Mass Weight 4.3 lbs
• Draw Length 27” – 31”
• Draw Weight (lbs) 40-50, 50-60, 60-70

Finally, Prime seeks to deliver the highest level of Quality Assurance in the Bow Industry. Every Prime bow is fully assembled and tune. G5 then takes the extra effort of cycling every bow 100 times on an automated cycling machine, and then super tunes the bow again. This process ensures that strings are properly stretched, and limbs and limb pockets have properly settled – eliminating the need to retune your bow after your first 100 shots.

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

G5 Outdoors

MEMPHIS, Mich. --(Ammoland.com)- G5 Outdoors, the leading manufacturer in archery equipment and design, introduces the Mag-Loc Quiver.

With its unique magnetic mounting system the Mag-Loc is quite possibly the most versatile quiver on the market and will fit virtually every bow in either the riser mounted quiver holes or sight mounted quiver holes.

“We wanted a quiver system that provided versatility in mounting with a quick, easy and silent detachable system,” stated G5 Outdoors Vice-President and Co-Owner, Matt Grace. “The result is the Mag-Loc with its Patent Pending Mag-Loc magnetic mounting system.”

G5's New Mag-Loc Quiver is the Most Versatile Quiver Available

The quiver will come in a number of models including an upper riser hole mounting model, sight mounted version and a universal spline bracket that can convert any universal sight mounted quiver or quiver with a standard ammo base to an upper riser mount design.

The magnetic mounting system solves the inherent problem associated with mounting quivers to slider sights that won’t accept a quiver or become too bulky. The Mag-Loc can also be mounted to a tree by using the Mag-Loc tree mount, which features a female base with threaded screw to be installed in a tree, along with Mag-Loc Treestand Mount, which has female bracket that has a second more powerful magnet that attaches to steel stands. Zip ties are also included for aluminum stands.

With its Mag-Tough Magnesium stem and steel reinforced gripper the Mag-Loc has the durability to complement its versatility. The Mag-Loc is available in Black, AP, Max 1 and Lost Camo.

MSRP for the Mag-Loc models are: Upper Riser mounted ($99.99), Sight Mounted ($65.99), Spline Bracket ($29.99), Mag-Loc Tree Mount ($9.99) and Mag-Loc Treestand Mount ($14.99)

New For 2011

Halo 6

• Dual Grippers with Side Removable Grippers
• Super Slim Compact Hood
• Mag-loc Connection
• MSRP: $99.99

Halo 3

• Dual Grippers with Side Removable Grippers
• Super Slim Compact Hood
• Mag-loc Connection
• MSRP: $69.99

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

Alpine Archery Concord Bow

Alpine Archery

Lewiston, Idaho --(Ammoland.com)- While the new CONCORDE Target model is blowing through X’s, its tough hunting brother the CONCORDE Infinity will be parting fur.

Accuracy is everything in this smooth shooting hunter with a usual heavy dash of Alpine tough dependability thrown in.

Alpine President Bob Proctor made the introduction; “The CONCORDE Infinity is designed with a longer 40” axle-to-axle length and comfortable 8.125” brace height for the ultimate forgiveness not usually found in today’s high-performance hunting models. This is a great bow for release shooters but if you shoot fingers you are just flat going to love the way this bow shoots.”

The new 2011 Alpine CONCORDE Infinity has the same on-demand accuracy that the Alpine Concorde Target bow has but is covered in the popular Mossy Oak Infinity camo, enhanced with rich brown anodized components and a beautiful, sculpted rosewood grip.

The CONCORDE Infinity may be one of the most forgiving bows in the woods this year but it’s no slouch in performance with it’s hot 315 FPS IBO rating and especially nice on the wallet at a low $620 retail.

The new CONCORDE Infinity is built on a machined aluminum riser with 13” limb design. It comes with adjustable draw length modules of 27” to 31” and draw weights of 60 and 70 pounds.

The cam system is the small Veloctec model with Alpine’s patented precision ball bearing technology for a smoother draw and release.

The machined limb pockets hold each limb in perfect alignment for shot after shot precision consistency.

Alpine – Let the Game Beware!

For more information please contact:

Alpine Archery

Lewiston, Idaho --(Ammoland.com)- Alpine archery, one of the most innovative archery companies in the industry has pinned its ears back and rockets into 2011 with its all new F1 FIREBALL.

A fast shooting, incredibly quiet, smooth as butter bow that will rock your world but not your bank account.

Alpine President Bob Proctor made the introduction, “Bowhunters love shooting new equipment but these past few years of our down economy has made it hard to justify the high prices of new bows. At Alpine we understand the basic principles of ‘performance, quality and value’.

The new F1 FIREBALL is a solid high-performance bow designed for the rugged bowhunting archer who wants it all only at a more reasonable price. This is where ‘value’ comes in and that is what the F1 FIREBALL is all about.”

Alpine Archery F1 Fireball Bow

The new F1 FIREBALL is pure Alpine. Good looking and tough as nails. It’s fitted with the legendary Velocitec cam with Patent Pending ‘Dynamic Load Balancing Technology’.

It sports a new, dynamic designed forged riser that is meticulously finished in Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity camo.

It is then fitted for a custom look with brown hardware, antiqued medallion and comfortable rosewood grip.

The F1 FIREBALL fires out a whisper quiet 337 fps arrow and has a gentle touch on the wallet. All this for an off the rack price of only $579. Who says you can’t afford the best?

Times may be tough but Alpine helps make them easier.

For more information please contact:

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Annapolis, MD --(Ammoland.com)- On September 16, 2010 at 8:16 pm, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) responded to a fatal hunting accident that occurred in the 1900 block of Franklin Church Road in Darlington, Md.

NRP’s investigation revealed that Paul Joseph Kemper Jr., 55, of York, Pa. was bow hunting for deer when he fell out of his tree stand which was 25 feet off the ground.

Kemper was located by a hunting companion, Steven Edwin Myers, 54, also of York, Pa. Kemper had an unattached tree stand safety harness near him when he was discovered. Kemper’s body was transport to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy. NRP’s Special Operations Division will continue to investigate accident.

NRP investigated 12 hunting accidents during FY2010 and 14 hunting accidents during FY2009. Tree stand accidents totaled six and seven respectively during those years. NRP urge hunters should read, understand, and practice manufactures recommendations before using any climbing equipment or tree stands. Hunters should always use a full body harness as part of the overall safety restraint system during tree stand use. More information can be found at www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/ts.asp .

The Maryland Natural Resources Police is the enforcement arm of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). With an authorized strength of 247 officers and a dedicated staff of civilian and volunteer personnel, the NRP provide a variety of services in addition to conservation, maritime and public lands law enforcement duties throughout the State of Maryland. These services include homeland security, search and rescue, emergency medical services, education, information and communications services on a round the clock basis. NRP is the only police force aside from the Maryland State Police that has statewide jurisdiction.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages nearly one-half million acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland’s forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland’s effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state’s number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov

Victory Archery VAP Arrows

Victory Archery

Carlsbad, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Victory Archery designs and manufacturers one of the highest quality, highest tolerance carbon shafts for archery available today.

This California company proudly announced its newest entry into the carbon arrow shaft market with the introduction of its VAP (Victory Armor Piercing Series).

Marty Connolly, Victory President made the announcement:

“The VAP is an exciting updated version of the extremely popular NanoForce shaft, which the VAP is replacing in our line. The quality, durability and performance of the NanoForce live on in the new VAP Series available now.”

Victory Archery VAP Arrows

The VAP Series is a special shaft that incorporates Victory’s advanced carbon shaft technology and manufacturing techniques that ensure the highest degree of strength and straightness ideally suited for both the professional and amateur target archer and bowhunter.

World renowned bowhunter Bob Fromme of Performance Archery, San Diego, CA conducted extensive testing on the new VAP Series and had this to say:

“As a hunter and Pro shop owner I am constantly in search of the ultimate bow and arrow set up. There has always been, until the VAP, a trade off between speed, accuracy and penetration.

The Victory Armour Piercing arrow with specially tapered Penetrator broad head / point insert blows material out of the way so the small diameter, thick walled shaft can drive penetration to an unheard of level.”

“I compared a competitor’s high quality carbon arrow weighing 30 grains more than the VAP. I shot field points, a Trophy Taker Shuttle T Lock fixed blade head and the Rage 2 blade expandable into a virgin foam target.

The VAP penetration was over 25% greater. I then shot through 3/4″ plywood and the VAP out penetrated the competition’s carbon arrows by over 20 inches, basically stopping at the vanes. Now with the VAP hunters don’t have to compromise, can shoot a tougher, lighter, faster, more accurate arrow that will out penetrate heavier arrows by a huge margin, even with expandable broadheads”.

VAP arrows feature Victory’s new patent pending, Penetrator Insert that provides a stronger, sleeker fit for both target points and broadheads.

The streamlined Penetrator Insert available in 5/16 and a 9/32 will enable archers to go directly from Gold Medal target/field point accuracy to maximum broadhead performance. The new Penetrator Insert – Easier to work with, increased aerodynamics and broadhead ready.

About:
Victory Archery is a leader in design and manufacturing of high-tech carbon arrows. For more information visit: www.victoryarchery.com

Big Green Targets Field Point Bag Targets

Big Green Targets

Lamar, MO --(Ammoland.com)- Big Green Targets, the leading manufacturer of archery targets made from 100% recycled materials introduces its newest line of Pro Series Field Point Bag Targets in four convenient sizes; the Stopper, Kodiak, Polar, and Monster.

Each Big Green Bag Target is uniquely designed with square front, back, top and bottom panels. This produces a larger target face, avoids the pillow look, and more importantly eliminates pass thru’s on the edges of the targets like many other “pillow” type bag targets.

In addition, the target will accept shots while sitting on the ground unlike most bag targets that tend to tip over without additional support. In addition each bag features an all weather polypropylene outer shell with green targets printed on a white surface. While each target is designed to stop blazing fast arrows, they are also built with arrow ease-of-removal in mind to ensure an enjoyable shooting experience.

The “Green” in Big Green Target refers to the company’s commitment to the environment. Each target is produced from 100-percent post-industrial waste that, without being put to good use, would have ended up in a landfill. To top it off, Big Green Targets accepts all used targets for recycling as well, but don’t expect to wear them out any time soon because they are built to last.

The full line of Field Point Bag Targets Includes:

Field Point Stopper

• Features grommets for hanging or standing
• Measures a full 23 inches tall by 23 inches wide and 14 inches deep (23 x 23 x 13)
• Weighs approximately 27 pounds
• Replacement bags available
• Retails for $54.99

Field Point Kodiak

• Huge target that is ideal for hunting camps and long-range shots
• Includes deluxe bag with Carrying straps and Velcro close bottom
• Measures a full 32 inches tall by 32 inches wide and 14 inches deep (32 x 32 x 14)
• Weighs approximately 42 pounds
• Replacement bags available
• Retails for $119.99

Field Point Polar

• Great range or outfitter target
• Includes deluxe bag with Carrying straps and Velcro close bottom
• Measures a full 36 inches tall by 36 inches wide and 14 inches deep (36 x 36 x 14)
• Weighs approximately 55 pounds
• Replacement bags available
• Retails for $139.99

Big Green Monster

• Giant Oversized Bag perfect for ranges and outfitters
• Measures a full 48 inches tall by 48 inches wide and 14 inches deep (48 x 48 x 14)
• Weighs approximately 120 pounds
• Retails for $249.99

Big Green Targets – Good for bowhunters. Good for pro shops. Great for the earth.

Win, win, and win.

About Big Green Targets
Big Green Targets, a division of Poly-Green Foam, LLC is the premier supplier of recycled foam archery targets. For more information on Big Green Targets or the products they offer call (888) 390-5548 or visit www.biggreentargets.com.

New Jersey Fish and Game

Trenton, NJ -(Ammoland.com)- The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced that the bowhunter perimeter bill has been signed by Governor Christie and is now law.

The new law changes the area for bow hunting around an occupied building to 150 feet, and will assist in providing a means of accessing and controlling deer populations.

The minimum distance from an occupied building where a bowhunter may have a nocked arrow is now reduced from 450 feet to 150 feet.

Carrying a bow with a nocked arrow within 150 feet of an occupied building or 450 feet of any school playground is prohibited. Any portion of the school grounds (including fields used for sports), that could be used for play or recreation, is considered to be part of a playground.

The owner or lessee of a building-and persons specifically authorized by the owner or lessee in writing (written permission must be in possession while hunting)-may hunt within 150 feet of the building.

Persons authorized to hunt within 150 feet of a building must hunt from an elevated position to shoot down toward the ground. Shooting into a safety zone is prohibited.

See the 2010 Hunting Issue of the NJ Fish and Wildlife Digest ( http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/dighnt10.htm ) for more information regarding safety zones. Hunters should be completely familiar with safety zone regulations before taking to the field.

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- I have heard that the animal rights community is flooding the Governor’s office with phone calls to prevent the bow perimeter bill from becoming law. Apparently, they are providing false and misleading information in an attempt to create public hysteria.

Even if you have sent an email or letter in support of the bill please call the Governor’s office and let them know you want the bow perimeter bill signed into law.

Call: 609-292-6000

All you need to say is, “Please sign the bow perimeter bil into law.”.

It will take less than 30 seconds of your time to support a bill that is good public policy. It is designed to safely improve deer management, which will reduce car/deer accidents, minimize the risk of Lyme disease transmission, and improve the health of our forests while helping people to feed their families.

Thanks to all of you for your support. A united group of +800,000 anglers, hunters and conservationists have proven they can make a difference!

JOIN NJOA: http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html

About:
NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping, among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation, and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and social enrichment through sustainable use of the earth’s resources. Visit: www.njoutdooralliance.org

3Rivers Archery Dalaa Takedown Recurve Bow

3Rivers Archery

Ashley IN --(Ammoland.com)- Traditional archers the World over have enjoyed the power, performance and precision of an Olympian with the 3Rivers Dalaa (pronounced Dall-La) recurve bow. Available in both 17” and 21” risers, the Dalaa offers a familiar “heart and soul” for traditional shooters, while enticing compound shooters with a versatile and adjustable design. Designed by precision shooter, David Soza, the 3Rivers Dalaa is constructed from the strongest 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum alloy. It also features a unique interchangeable poly grip handle. And it’s available in AMO lengths of 58”, 60” 62”, 64” and 66”.

And now, just in time for the upcoming hunting season, 3Rivers Archery has added several new features. These upgrades expand on the Dalaa’s assets of versatility, performance, and affordability.

The first improvement is a special combination of foam, carbon, and fiberglass that gives the Dalaa its first set of foam core limbs. Made exactly to DAS bows’ strict specs, the new foam core limbs increase arrow speeds and are harder hitting than with previous limbs. Temperature does not have the same effect on foam as it does on wood. This is great news for those who travel to hunt. The limbs will perform at the top of their game no matter where you are in the world. The new foam core limbs are not film dipped or coated in order to leave the natural look of the black fiberglass on the front and back and a grayish-white strip of foam down the sides.

Our second improvement increases the Dalaa’s versatility with new AMO Bushings on the 17” riser. Previously only available by adding a DAS bracket, the 17” Dalaa riser is now tapped with AMO bushings to allow archers and bowhunters greater options for installing quivers, bow fishing gear, sights, and more.

To top it off, 3Rivers Archery is offering a Six Months Same As Cash “$250 Delivers” payment plan. This plan is defined by a $250 down payment followed by six equal monthly payments starting 30 days after shipping/pick-up date.

3Rivers Archery is so confident that traditional and compound shooters alike will love the Dalaa, that we back it with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Test-drive the Dalaa, and if in 30 days you are not 100% satisfied, you can return the bow in like-new condition for a full refund.

3Rivers Archery is the World’s largest supplier of traditional and primitive archery equipment. With a 12,000 sq. ft. warehouse located in Ashley, Indiana and 25 employees, 3Rivers Archery is dedicated to being the best resource for the distribution of traditional archery equipment to our customers while providing for the economic and social well being of our employees and company.

3Rivers Archery also owns the rights or has exclusive rights to Tomahawk Bows, Woodsman Broadheads, Tred Barta Gear and many more quality products. Visit 3RiversArchery.com for a complete list of our products and services.

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Request Gov Christie Sign the 150′ Permiter Bowhunting Bill into law – it’s easy! We need your help on moving forward with the 150′ Bow Perimeter Bill Take Action!

Urge Governor Christie to sign these bills now

We all have worked very hard to advance a bill that will help to improve forest health, reduce deer/car collisions, minimize the spread of Lyme disease, reduce agricultural damage and assist in providing food for hunters, their families and donations of venison to people in need. The bill is the Bow Perimeter change.

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance has spent two years arduously moving the bill through parliamentary procedures with the help of supporting organizations. We have had to maneuver around strategic impediments created by animal extremist organizations, which served to mischaracterize the bill and create hysteria. Opposition to the bill, included NJ Sierra, HSUS and extremist animal rights groups that played on people’s ignorance and prejudices by using inflammatory, false and often misleading statements to deride the bill.

They have made use of a campaign replete with misinformation in an attempt to emotionalize the bow perimeter change by going as far as using small children as props during committee hearings to accentuate safety concerns. They purchased bill boards showing innocent children with arrows aiming at their heads. However, in fact, there is no history of safety incidents associated with bow hunting in NJ. The bow perimeter bill will bring the safety zone within the same parameters, or further, as those being used in the nearby sates of Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

In spite of the malicious and calculated maneuvers, both the senate and assembly asked salient questions and saw the merit of a bill designed to improve the quality of life in New Jersey for both animals and people. Our efforts to educate legislators has now resulted in the Bow Perimeter bill being passed by both houses and is now awaiting Governor Christie’s signature.

It’s time move the bill over the goal line by requesting that the Governor sign bill A1181/A1683. The bill is supported by diverse coalition of conservation organizations including; NJ Audubon, Jersey Coast Angler’s Association, foresters, NJ Farm Bureau, New Jersey Conservation Foundation and more.

Please follow the following link to a prewritten letter at the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance website. We’ve done all of the work for you. Simply fill out your personal information and hit send and you will be asking Governor Christie to sign the bill.

You can also print and mail the following letter:

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The Honorable Kim Guadagno
Lt. Governor of New Jersey
PO Box 001
Trenton, NJ 08625
Re: Please sign into law Bills S1181/A1683

Dear Lt. Governor Guadagno:
Dear Governor Christie

Recently both Houses of New Jersey’s state legislature approved bills S1181 / A1683 and now awaits your signature. The companion bills change the perimeter for bow and arrow hunting around an occupied building from 450′ to 150′.

As a supporter of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance and the bow perimeter bill I respectfully request that the bill be signed into law. Changing the bow perimeter to 150′ will bring New Jersey into line with the nearby states of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, which have considerable success and no history of safety issues.

The bill is designed to assist in the culling of currently inaccessible deer populations. The culling is needed to reduce forest destruction and improve regeneration, decrease deer/car collisions, minimize Lyme disease transmission, reduce crop damage, provide food for the hunter and his or her family, augment recreational hunting opportunities and thereby increase revenue generation for the Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Additionally, some of the venison will most likely be donated to the needy through a New Jersey program called Hunters Helping the Hungry.

Thank you for your recognition of the important contributions of New Jersey’s angling, hunting and conservation community to environmental stewardship. We greatly anticipate your signing of bill S1181/A1683.

Sincerely,

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Thank you for your support. Thank you for letting Trenton know that the +800,000 anglers, hunters, trappers and conservationists are committed to environmental stewardship.

JOIN NJOA: www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html

About:
NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping, among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation, and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and social enrichment through sustainable use of the earth’s resources. Visit: www.njoutdooralliance.org

ODNR to Open State Nature Preserves to Archery Hunts

Ohio Division of Wildlife

COLUMBUS, OH --(Ammoland.com)- An increasing deer population, resulting in negative impacts to native plant communities, has led the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Natural Areas and Preserves to coordinate special archery deer hunts at 16 state nature preserves across the state.

High quality habitats at these state nature preserves including Blackhand Gorge, Fowler Woods, Goll Woods and Lawrence Woods, have been negatively impacted by over-browsing deer. For example, large flowered trillium — Ohio’s state wildflower — has nearly disappeared from several sites because of foraging deer.

“Conducting special management hunts enables the division to protect native plant communities in Ohio’s best natural areas,” said Gary Obermiller, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves’ program administrator.

“An added benefit is that Ohio’s hunters are given an opportunity to explore high-quality areas and assist ODNR with critical land management activities.”

There will be four (4) two-week archery hunt sessions and one (1) week-long archery hunt session beginning September 25 through November 27, 2010. Each special archery hunt permit will be good for two hunters for two weeks, with the exception of the last one week session. Hunters will be required to harvest an antlerless deer first.

Participating hunters in Zone A will be allowed to harvest two deer under state hunting rules—one on a $15 antlerless tag and one on a $24 either-sex tag. The Zone B limit is two on the antlerless tag and two on the either-sex tag. Similarly, the Zone C limit is six, three on antlerless tag and three on either-sex tag.

To apply for the special archery hunt lotteries, applicants must send in a 3×5 card with their name, address, daytime phone number and the hunt name (such as Goll Woods Archery Hunt), along with a $5 processing fee for each entry. You may apply for multiple sites, however, you will only be drawn once per site.

Please mark each entry card with the appropriate hunt location. Do not send multiple payments—one check equaling $5 per card is sufficient. Do not send cash—checks and money orders must be made out to Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves. Processing fees are non-refundable. Mail entries to the Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, 2045 Morse Road, Bldg. C-2, Columbus, OH 43229. Lottery entries must be received by August 15, 2010.

The archery drawing will be held on August 16 at 10 a.m. at the ODNR Fountain Square Complex located at 2045 Morse Road, Building E-1 West, Columbus, Ohio 43229. Applicants do not need to be present at the drawing to be awarded a permit.

Successful archery hunt applicants will be notified by phone, and are required to attend one of two orientation meetings set for September 11 and 12 at various locations. Visit ohiodnr.com/dnap for a full listing of lottery rules and special hunt details.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources 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.

(Editor’s Note – A list of all special preserve archery hunts is below)

ODNR News Release – ODNR to Open 16 State Nature Preserves to Special Archery Hunts

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Today (June 21,2010) the senate voted 25 (y)- 7 (n) – 8 (abstain) in support of the bow perimeter bill!

The assembly will now hear the bill on Thursday. If the bill passes the assembly it goes to Governor Christie for his consideration.

Contact your assemblypersons, ask them to support the bill. Together we can send the bow perimeter bill to the Governor!

Call and write your assemblypersons (there are 2 in each district)

1. Click on link: www.njleg.state.nj.us/SelectMun.asp
2. Click on the tab for “Select your Municipality” then “Find Representatives”
3. Check the TWO (2) ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVES and then click on “Select Representatives.” (If you’re not sure who to select, then select all three representatives.)
4. Choose Environment – Fish Game & Wildlife then Copy and Paste the following “Message”

As my representative I respectfully request that you vote in favor of bill A1683, the “bow perimeter bill.” This bill is good public policy. It is designed to improve deer management, which will reduce car/deer accidents, minimize the risk of Lyme disease transmission, and improve the health of our forests while helping people to feed their families. Thank you.

Thanks to all of you for your support. A united group of +800,000 anglers, hunters and conservationists have proven they can make a difference!

JOIN NJOA: http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html

About:
NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping, among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation, and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and social enrichment through sustainable use of the earth’s resources. Visit: www.njoutdooralliance.org

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)-The Assembly Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee met today to discuss and vote on A1683 (Bow perimeter bill).

This bill will assist in the reduction of deer/car collisions, improve forest health and minimize Lyme disease transmission. The bill is good public policy and has been promoted as by the NJOA for more than 2 years.

The following is coverage of A1683 (Bow Perimeter Bill):

A1683 (Burzichelli/McHose/Albano/Milam) – Changes perimeter for bow and arrow hunting around occupied building. Assemblyman Burzichelli testified on behalf of this bill, emphasizing that the intent is to protect agricultural interests and manage the ever-increasing deer population in the State. Witnesses in support reiterated the Assemblyman’s position, testifying that an overabundance of deer can cause a multitude of problems throughout NJ.

Tom Connors and Ed Markowski testified in favor of the bill on behalf of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance. Other conservation, hunting and hunting organizations testified on behalf of the bill; including JCAA, UBNJ, NJ Audubon, NJCF, NJ Farm Bureau, NJSFSC and more.
The bill was released with a unanimous vote of 5-0.

The bill must be posted in the senate and assembly for a full vote. Passage in each house will deliver the bill to the Governor.

More information about the bill’s progress and how you can support passage of the bill will be forthcoming.

JOIN NJOA: http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html

About:
NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping, among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation, and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and social enrichment through sustainable use of the earth’s resources. Visit: www.njoutdooralliance.org

MidwayUSA Now Carries Archery Products

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 expansion of the hunting line to now include archery gear.

“Over the past four years, MidwayUSA has offered Customers a diverse selection of hunting products. In fact, we currently offer over 9,000 hunting products encompassing 250 different brands,” says Don Seitz, Product Line Manager for MidwayUSA’s Hunting Department.

“This year, we’re excited to expand our hunting lineup into Archery with the launch of over 1,400 name brand, archery products from some of the hottest and most-respected manufacturers in the industry. Every member of our hunting team is a dedicated bow hunter, and we’ve used this experience and passion to put together a selection of archery products we believe Customers are looking for.”

This archery expansion provides Customers an extensive product selection including:

• 250 arrows and arrow shafts
• 185 broadheads and points
• 125 archery sights
• 91 shooting releases
• 53 quivers
• 71 archery targets
• 33 bow cases
• 50 bow tuning products

Bow hunters will find MidwayUSA also offers a large selection of treestands and blinds, camo clothing, scents and scent elimination products and trail cameras.

“We started selling hunting gear in 2007, and since then, Customers have often asked if MidwayUSA was going to carry archery gear,” says Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO, MidwayUSA.

“Over the last year we’ve been working with some really great archery manufactures, and now I’m really excited to offer Customers a great line of archery products.”

For more information about MidwayUSA or the new archery product line, please visit midwayusa.com/archery or call 1-800-243-3220.

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- As many of you know, the 150′ Bow Perimeter bill will be heard in the senate committee on Thursday.

This bill is good public policy and sound ecosystem management in that it helps to cull habituated deer. Better access to deer will not only provide food for families but will also help reduce car/deer accidents and improve the health of our forests and landscapes.

NJOA will have two representatives testifying on behalf of the bill. There will be other conservation organizations that will testify for the bill. Currently, there are more animal extremists (antis) than conservationists contacting committee members in an attempt to defeat the bill.

We are not asking that anyone take off from work to attend the committee hearing, we simply ask that you make a phone call to each committee member. Here’s what NJOA Legislative Liaison, Tom Connors, recommends:

A phone call is superior to an email. Five phone calls should take about three minutes. Here’s your script:

Good day. I’d like to leave a message for Senator XYZ. I’d like him/her to support Senate bill S1181, the bow perimeter bill, when it comes up for a committee vote on June 3rd.

You may possibly be asked for your name and phone number.

NOTE: You can decline to give them either and it will not affect the validity of your support of the legislation.

Say Thank You and move onto the next call.

• Senator Bob Smith (732) 752-0770
• Senator Robert Gordon (201) 703-9779
• Senator Jennifer Beck (732) 933-1591
• Senator Jim Beach (856) 429-1572
• Senator Chris Bateman (908) 526-3600

Thanks to all of you for your support. A united group of +800,000 anglers, hunters and conservationists have proven they can make a difference!

JOIN NJOA: http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html

About:
NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping, among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation, and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and social enrichment through sustainable use of the earth’s resources. Visit: www.njoutdooralliance.org

Ben Pearson Archery

Brewton, AL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Today’s youth hold the future of hunting in their hands, and the folks at Ben Pearson built their new youth bow with that in mind.

With the commitment to provide serious equipment for the young archer at an exceptional price, Ben Pearson created the Cadet.

Ben Pearson Cadet Bow

The Cadet features 10 inches of draw-length adjustments (18″ – 28″) with no additional parts to buy and is designed to grow along with the archer as his or her skill level and physical requirements change with age.

Quick Specs:

• IBO Speed: 272 fps
• Axle to axle: 26 1/2″
• Brace height: 6 1/8″
• Draw Lengths: 18″ – 27″
• Draw Weights: 20, 30 and 40#
• Colors: black riser w/black limbs, Mossy Oak riser with black limbs or pink riser w/black limbs

Suggested Retail Price: $289

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

About:
To glorify GOD in everything we do. Building the best archery equipment available while providing the best customer service possible. Bows built by Bowhunters for Bowhunters .

“Mr. Dunn’s story telling will strike a cord with hunters everywhere. Anyone who has spent long hours in the woods will immediately relate to Dennis’s description of his triumphs in the wilds. For me, BAREBOW brought back sweet memories of my own successes as a hunter. I highly recommend this beautiful and massive book.” – Fredy Riehl, AMMOLAND SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS

BAREBOW! An Archer’s Fair-Chase Taking of North America’s Big Game 29

BAREBOW! at Lambson Wildlife Art

Seattle, WA --(AmmoLand.com)- Dennis Dunn, a man who has spent much of his life traipsing through uncharted wilderness, has created what some will say is a literary monument to share his love of the mountains, valleys, waterfalls, free-roaming animals, and companions he has enjoyed during his 40 years of hunting with a bow.

His creation, titled BAREBOW! is a nine-pound, 10 x 15 x 2 inch coffee table book, filled with 30 breathtaking full-page color paintings of wildlife in natural landscapes by noted artist Hayden Lambson, 37 wildlife pencil drawings by his artist son, Dallen Lambson, and 60 photos. The illustrations are interspersed among 104 personal stories of his adventures while bowhunting.

Dennis Dunn is a dedicated bowhunter and conservationist. He produced this book with the goal of sharing his explorations and experiences as well as educating people about the heritage and purposes of hunting.

Barebow hunting is one of the most challenging outdoor pursuits and Dunn holds many hunting records. He was the first archer to take all 29 species of legally huntable big game in North America by barebow, meaning without the aid of sights or other aiming devices.

Each of the 29 chapters in BAREBOW! focuses on a specific species and describes the behavior and habitat of each. There are misadventures and humor as well, and numerous animal sightings where he chose to use his camera rather than his bow.

On May 1, 2010, the Northwest Outdoor Writers Association gave BAREBOW! its First Place Award in the Book Category of their annual Excellence in Craft Competition.

What People Are Saying

“Dunn’s appreciation for the rigors of the chase, for the country and the animals themselves, comes through on every page. This book brims with emotion. Besides celebrating trophies, it focuses on the adventure to be found in the wild. It’s a book you’ll show to people who don’t hunt, especially to people who can’t understand why others do.” – Wayne Van Zwoll, PETERSEN’S HUNTING

“This is a book to be read and pondered by anyone who treasures fine writing, holds a deep appreciation for wild places and the animals that inhabit them, or who seeks a full understanding of the special link between predator and prey that bowhunting provides.” – Jim Casada, SPORTING CLASSICS

“Dennis captures America’s wilds like Jack London with the wit and humor of Mark Twain in more than 100 campfire tales. His words transported me into the wilderness of America such that I felt like I, too, had crawled on my belly up onto the back edge of an Alaska mesa to witness the majesty in a band of Dall’s Sheep.” – Liz Madison, THE WOMEN’S OUTDOOR WIRE

“Certainly most non-hunters who are lovers of fine books, fine art and fine storytelling will enjoy this volume immensely! And, for all hunters—firearm or bow—it is definitely a must-read!” – Robert E. Speegle, M.D.

“Readers will experience the drama, suspense, humor, and spirituality that define hunting and wilderness exploration.” – Elizabeth M. Madison, Conservationist

“This book is chock-full of insights into ourselves—as human beings drawn to nature and to the hunt. The gifted and well-qualified author captures the complex, hard-to-describe spiritual connection man has with the natural world in all its beauty and diversity. BAREBOW! offers a rare window: not only to better understand oneself, but also to enjoy the never-ending wonders of nature.” – John J. Jackson, III, Chairman, Conservation Force

BAREBOW! An Archer’s Fair-Chase Taking of North America’s Big Game

About the Author
Dennis Dunn graduated cum laude from Harvard University with a major in Romance Languages and earned a Master’s Degree in French Literature from the University of Washington. Now retired, he has been a French teacher, a political party leader, and a securities broker. He is a life-member of many outdoor-oriented organizations and, in addition to hunting, has a passion for fishing, mineral collecting, skiing, opera, and his wife Karen. Visit: www.str8arrows.com

Ben Pearson Advantage Bow

Ben Pearson Archery

Brewton, AL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Built with competition shooters in mind, the Ben Pearson Advantage truly gives you the upper hand when target or 3D shooting.

Ben Pearson’s Research and Development department gathered extensive data from shooters around the country and even the world to find out what they wanted in a bow, and then they built that perfect bow. The result is a rock-solid platform with amazing speed as well as low shock, vibration and noise.

Now the talk of the competitive circuit, the Avantage holds like a dream thanks to the AccuGrip and FlowThru Riser, which creates a smaller profile in your hand while eliminating torque on the bow and producing more consistent shots.

Quick Specs:

• Axle to axle: 37 1/2″
• Brace height: 7 5/8″
• IBO Speed: 327-318 fps
• Draw Lengths: 26″ – 31.5″
• Draw Weights: 40, 50, 60, and 70#
• String Length: 59 3/8″
• Cable Lengths: 41 7/8″
• Physical Weight: 4.1 pounds

Colors offered include black w/black limbs, black w/camo limbs, pink w/black limbs, candy red w/black limbs, blue w/black limbs and Mothwing Orange w/black limbs.

Suggested Retail Price: $ 949

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

Southernbowhunting.com

Southernbowhunting.com

Homer, Louisiana - -(AmmoLand.com)- Southernbowhunting.com, the premier bow hunting website, dedicated to the southeastern region of the United States, is under new management.

In early March, the site was purchased by Hank Enete Jr who is an avid bowhunter and has been in the woods for the last 35 years. Though the sites primary focus is on the archery sports, there is much for the outdoorsman who partakes in gun/rifle hunting and fishing. Come for a visit and become part of the Southern Bowhunting Outdoors Family.

In conjunction with converting over to new management, the Southern Bowhunting Staff recently announced the winners of the Third Annual Southern Bowhunting Archery Team Competition and awarded prizes to the winners.

The prizes for our different contests, were furnished by our affiliates and sponsors, and included a FREE Shoulder mount of the biggest buck taken provided by Riverside Taxidermy, numerous attractants, minerals, and scents, by Trophy Blend and Rach Attack Wildgame Minerals. Custom Field Portraits by Wudyaget.com, New Custom Made Bow Slings by ParaMadness, and a Tree Silencer by Jx4Outdoors.

As the Southern Bowhunting website continues to grow and expand, it consists of a Message Board, an Image Gallery where you can posts pictures of your trophies, product reviews on items that will be tested by the Team Southern Bowhunting staff of field testers, and various articles that will be drafted by our experienced staff. There are also areas for our dedicated membership to submit their hunting and/or fishing stories, product reviews for equipment they use personally, and articles for any expertise that they may want to share.

For more information on the Souternbowhunting website or the upcoming competitions and contests, contact a member of Team Southernbowhunting at Prostaff@Southernbowhunting.com.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Stevensville, MT --(AmmoLand.com)- A bowhunter education class is planned for Stevensville in May, and students can register online now.

The class schedule is set for Wednesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 20 from 6-9:30 p.m. each evening. A field course and final test will be Saturday, May 22 from 9am-4:30 p.m.

To register, go to the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Web site at fwp.mt.gov and follow links to Education and Hunter Education.

Montana also offers online bowhunter education classes for anyone 18 years and older. Although a lot of the coursework is completed online, students must complete a field day to receive their certification card. Missoula field days for online students are scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 12:30-4 p.m., Thursday, March 25, 6-9 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 8:30-12pm and Thursday, June 17, 6-9 p.m. Students can find out more information about the online class and register for a field day at nbef.org. There is a $20 fee for the online course.

By state law, all first time bowhunters must complete a bowhunter education course in order to purchase a bow and arrow license in Montana. Bowhunters born after January 1, 1985 must also show proof of completing a hunter education program.

Dead Down Wind

Pleasant Valley, MO --(AmmoLand.com)- Dead Down Wind®, an industry leader in scent prevention and D2W Guide Gear, announces that Colin B. Anthony of Columbia, MO is the lucky bowhunter who will participate in an archery-only bear hunt with television personality and host of Dead Down Wind American Archer, Tom Nelson.

“I hope Colin is ready for one of the most exciting and exhilarating hunting experiences ever! The adrenaline that rushes through you when you draw back on a big bear is unreal” commented Tom.

Colin registered for the Dream Hunt sweepstakes by going to www.deaddownwind.com and will he headed north to Canada in June for the hunt of a lifetime with one of the finest guides and outfitters in North America.

The hunt will be hosted by Tom Nelson of American Archer, and Rob Nye from Rob Nye Wilderness Adventures (http://bowsite.com/robnye/). Wilderness Adventures offers an exceptional opportunity to harvest a record book bear. The first flight will go to Saskatoon. A float plane will take Tom and the winner to a remote camp known for big bears in northern Saskatchewan bordering on the Northwest territory.

About Dead Down Wind:
Dead Down Wind is a premium supplier of quality scent prevention products and D2W Guide Gear designed to help outdoor enthusiasts become more successful in the field. Dead Down Wind revolutionized the scent elimination industry through the development of a bio-engineered process known as ESPTM (Enzyme Scent Protection). Through this process a strand of enzymes is created a broad spectrum of odors not just bacteria – the source of human odor. Unlike cover sprays that can only attempt to mask these odors, or carbon clothing that only attempts to contain it., enzymes go well beyond the scope of typical antimicrobials in both effectiveness and the range of odors controlled.

Ben Pearson Archery

Brewton, AL – -(AmmoLand.com)- The world’s top predators attack with deadly stealth and speed.

Few escape these silent hunters and all fear their presence.

The same can be said for Ben Pearson’s Predator. New for 2010, the Predator not only features Ben Pearson’s innovation, quality and performance, but it’s affordable as well.

Ben Pearson Predator Bow

Tired of bows getting more and more out of your price range? Ben Pearson hears you loud and clear and has created the 2010 Predator in response. It comes with the smooth-as-butter Z-7 single cam and can be outfitted with a Copper John Battle Axe 3 Pin sight, drop-away arrow rest, peep sight, Sims S-coil stabilizer, wrist sling and Bohning quiver.

Available as a bow only or in a complete hunting package, the Predator is the best way to reach the top of the food chain.

The Predator Package Includes:

• Copper John Battle Axe 3 pin all-aluminum sight
• Bohning Archery Lynx 4-arrow, quick detaching quiver
• Fully-machined, aluminum drop-a-way rest
• Sims S-Coil stabilizer & silencers
• Peep sight & bow sling

Specs:

• I.B.O. speed 303-294 fps
• Axle-to-Axle 30 inches
• Brace Height 7 1/4 inches
• String Length 83 11/16 inches
• Cables (2) 31 5/8 inches
• Draw Weights 40, 50, 60, & 70 lb. (75% Let Off)
• Draw Lengths 26 1/2 – 30 1/2 inches (half-inch increments)
• Weight 3.3 lbs

Available Colors: Mossy Oak Obsession

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