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GA Primitive Weapons Deer Season Opens October 10

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. --(AmmoLand.com)- The week-long primitive weapons deer hunting season begins Saturday, Oct. 10. During primitive weapons season, hunters may use archery equipment (including crossbows), muzzleloading shotguns (20 gauge or larger) and muzzleloading firearms (.44 caliber or larger).

“Our primitive weapons deer season provides hunters the opportunity to hunt with traditional or inline black powder firearms or to continue hunting with archery gear,” said John Bowers, assistant chief of Game Management for the Wildlife Resources Division.

“Hunters are allowed to hunt either-sex deer during this week-long opportunity. Primitive weapons hunters have a wide variety of options depending on their personal choices and needs without being burdened by complex regulations.”

More than one million acres of public hunting land is available to hunters in Georgia, including more than 100 state-operated wildlife management areas where special hunts are offered throughout the season, including primitive weapons hunts. Dates and locations for these hunts are available in the 2009-2010 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations guide, and WMA maps are available at www.gohuntgeorgia.com .

During the 2008 primitive weapons season, 58,264 hunters harvested 16,897 deer – a harvest rate that has remained relatively stable in recent years.

Hunters are allowed a season total of ten antlerless deer and two antlered deer (one of the two antlered deer must have a minimum of four points, one inch or longer, on one side of the antlers).

Under the new hunting and fishing license sales system, the primitive weapons license is no longer required to hunt during archery and primitive weapons seasons. However, a valid hunting and big game license is required, as is a deer harvest record. In most cases, a separate WMA license is required to hunt on a WMA.

All hunters, including archers, must wear at least 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange above the waist during primitive weapons season. Scopes and other optical sighting devices are considered legal for muzzleloading firearms and archery equipment.

Georgia is considered the top destination in the country for non-resident hunters and continues to draw tens of thousands of deer hunters from across the country each year. The state’s quality deer herd and the more than one million available acres of public hunting land serve as the main appeal.

For more information on deer hunting seasons and regulations, visit www.gohuntgeorgia.com .

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Traditions Introduces The New Vortek Muzzleloader Rifle

Traditions Firearms Vortex Muzzleloader in Mossy Oak

Traditions Performance Firearms

Old Saybrook, CT --(AmmoLand.com)- Traditions Performance Firearms, known for their extremely accurate and dependable muzzleloaders, introduces the new Vortek. Adding to their innovative line of break open muzzleloaders, Traditions raises the bar with even greater features for 2009.

The heart and soul to the Vortek is a newly designed break open action, alloy frame with a “drop-out” trigger assembly designed for easy cleaning. The ergonomics of the over-molded buttstock and forearm provide extra grip and greater balance when pushing the limits for a successful hunt. With safety in mind, Traditions has skeletonized the action release, allowing the use of standard trigger locks for storage or travel. The Accelerator breech plug has found its way into the long list of features that accompany one of the most innovative muzzleloaders ever engineered by Traditions. The Accelerator Breech Plug releases with three quick revolutions using no tools. Simply twist the Accelerator Breech Plug and loosen until it is removed from the barrel for easy cleaning.

The Vortek is a high performance muzzleloader that comes with a 28”, 1:28 twist barrel and Williams metal sights. The weather-resistant finish on the frame and barrel help increase the durability and protect the finish during those extreme days in the field. The 209 ignition and 150 grain magnum loads proves reliable and consistent groups out to 200 yards. The PAS (Projectile Alignment System) guarantees reliable bullet seating for increased accuracy and no bullet starter is needed!

The Vortek is available in a standard or ambidextrous thumbhole stock in an overmolded black or Mossy Oak® Treestand® soft stock finish for a better grip in inclement weather. Sure to be a favorite amongst the muzzleloading crowd, this new smokepole comes with features and a price that is sure to fit into your budget!

Traditions – Easy to Use, Easy to Clean, Easy to Shoot!

For more information on Traditions Performance Firearms complete line of products, please visit their website at www.traditionsfirearms.com.

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At Traditions Performance Firearms our firearms have been designed by engineers who are also hunters and outdoorsmen. They know what fit, feel and function is all about and make sure that every Traditions firearm meets our high standards of firepower, performance and value.

We build muzzleloaders and shotguns you can rely on and be proud of for years to come. As a matter of fact, many new Traditions customers are the result of recommendations from hunting buddies. This speaks of the quality and value of our firearms much more than we could ever hope to.

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