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Designed for the active, early season hunter, the Blade™ GTX® boot’s athletic fit and design offers comfort and cushioning to maximize time in the field. The aggressive low-lug outsole is built on the lightweight TERRA FORCE® X Lite platform, perfect support for all-day off-trail stalking. GORE-TEX® waterproof lining and the full-grain leather and 1000 Denier nylon upper all offer great protection from the elements.

On Target - Extremely lightweight for a hunting boot and that’s what I was looking for in a hiking boot.  The comfort level is next to none.  This is definitely a hunting boot I can wear all day through the roughest terrain. Great boot!  I plan on sporting these in the mountains as I pursue the elusive big bull Elk this year. Thanks Danner.

Off Target - You always wonder what you’re actually getting when you pay $150 for a hunting boot online.  Scary… The price is steep but well worth it.  Comfort goes along way in my book.

Check them out at www.danner.com

This summer, Benelli takes you behind the scenes of the Duck Commander Company and invites you to meet the Robertsons, the “First Family” of duck hunting.

For 30 years, Phil Robertson’s life has been dedicated to the relentless pursuit of ducks. He pioneered the modern duck call, broke new ground in hunting videos, and redefined the hardcore duck hunter. Hidden away in the Louisiana backwater, the Duckmen have remained elusive and mysterious for 3 decades.

Now, for the first time on national television, see the men behind the legend. Benelli brings you into the blind, at home, and on the road with the Robertsons as they hunt through the season, while staking their claim as the worlds greatest duck hunters.

Get ready for an exclusive look into the business, the blinds, and the minds that comprise Duck Commander.

Brought to you by Benelli, this summer on Outdoor Channel.

On Target - The show is done extremely well and I would stretched to say it’s the number one show on the Outdoor Channel. Excuse me,  ANY CHANNEL! The guys do a great job on camera and the production is second to none.  It’s one of my favorites and I recommend you catch an episode when possible. Awesome job Duckmen.

Off Target - This is a hard one.  I’ve watched every episode from the time they started on the Outdoor Channel this quarter and I can tell that someone is spending some money.  This show is not cheaply done but it seems a lot of the same shots(footage) is used over and over.  That’s my only beef.  Who really cares about that really.  Great job guys!

For more info on the DUCKMEN check them out at www.duckcommander.com

Ideal as an outerwear piece for the warm season or as a layering piece for colder conditions. The Cheyenne Series is soft, quiet, and versatile. Silvermax™ 99.9% pure silver technology twill lining for undetected, scent-free protection.  No activation, easy care Silvermax™ It’s body heat regulated technology keeps you warm during cool weather and cool during warm weather. Embedded with Stay-dry Skinetics™ MTS that rapidly wicks away chill producing moisture on lining. Contains a brushed microfiber shell for quiet noise-free movement and the micro-polyester provides protection against the wind.

On Target -  SilverMax is first off unbelievable! I love the fact that I don’t have to heat the clothing to a certain temp to reactivate it and the fact that the silver actually kills the odor causing bacteria instead of absorbing it.  This suit is built to last and is extremely quite.  Thanks Medalist.

Off Target -  I know it’s considered a lightweight suit but I found it a little on the warm side when down in the Texas heat.  I’d imagine it’s tough when you have to embed it with SilverMax scent elimnation technology but yet try to keep it a lightweight suit.  I would still consider it a lightweight suit but if your looking for something that you can feel a slight breeze through and is thin I would go with one of their silkweight products.

Check out Medalist full line of products at www.medalist.com

Every adventure needs a basic survival essential kit.   The “Base Kit” from Ultimate Survival Technologies has it all and has combined it into one easy to carry bag that can go anywhere with you.

Contents:

Sparkie™ Fire Starter: This lightweight emergency fire starter boasts one-handed operation! It generates intensely hot sparks and works in any weather.  Sparkie^TM weighs only 0.8 of an ounce.

WetFire™ Tinder (2 cube): You will love this amazing fire starting tinder.  It is non-toxic, odorless, and virtually smokeless. You can start a fire even in the driving rain. In fact, WetFire™ tinder burns longer when its WET! A small pile of tinder shavings is all you need to start a roaring fire.

StarFlash® Signal Mirror: This signal mirror is unbreakable, can be aimed precisely, floats and can signal for communications up to 100 miles away. You can use it hiking, camping, or backpacking for communication or signaling, or to apply first aid or camouflage. StarFlash® was chosen as the premier signal mirror of the U.S. Air Force and other government agencies 10 years ago.

JetScream™ Whistle: This whistle is one of the loudest in the world, any louder and it would cause physical pain, literally.  You can hear JetScream’s™ amazing 122Db ear-piercing shriek, above most natural or man-made noises. It is equivalent to the sound of a rock concert or a jet at take off. You can use JetScream™ in the city or woods for communication and personal protection.

Waterproof Storage Bag: This lightweight bag is waterproof to 200 feet!

If your looking for a small compact kit to carry with you on your next hunting, hiking, camping adventure I suggest you pack a “Base Kit”. Check them out at: www.ultimatesurvival.com

The real deal decoy has proven to work better than any other decoy on the market throughout the country, that is why we say, “any more real it would have a pulse.”

Their taxidermy quality, but reasonably priced decoys, is with out a doubt the most realistic decoy on the market today. With their easy to assemble antler mount kit it makes it easy to mount any size antlers of your choosing to adjust the size of your antlers to adapt to the region you’re hunting in, and allowing you to hunt with a doe or buck depending on the time of the year. Un-like plastic or foam decoys, The Real Deal Decoy has proven to work better than any other decoy on the market throughout the country.

On Target -  REALISM!  I found myself doing a double take when I hunted over it this past fall. You cannot get more real looking than this. I think the Real Deal Decoy is the realist looking decoy on the market.  The taxidermy work put into this design is exceptional. The decoys are built to last, lightweight, and made to fool any mature buck roaming the woods.

Off Target -  Nothing is really detachable causing it to be a bit of a pain when carrying it long distances, It is taxidermy work and will take some TLC for it to last numerous hunting season, and I would recommend transporting it with the antler kit out and an orange sleeve over the head.  Safety purposes.  Other than that the thing works great.   Bucks and does didn’t seem to mind it.   I had a young buck actually try to play with it.

Give Real Deal Decoy a shot this upcoming season.  You won’t be disappointed. www.realdealdecoys.com

CCW is a family run business with a warm and casual atmosphere. The owners of CCW help with the guiding, the lodging, and the meals. Their guides will work with you to get on a buck or a gobbler, if you need a stand moved, or if you want to change locations. It’s your hunt and we want you to be happy. When not afield hunter can enjoy the new 5 star lodge that includes a 20’ lighted 3-d archery range for practice. CCW is truly one of the top notch outfitters in the country.

CCW Outfitters strives to manage the deer and turkey in a manner that grows them big and mature. Hunters are taken through a quick educational course in what to shoot and what not to shoot. Body size, antler mass, as well as antler spread/tine length will be considered. It is NOT their goal to focus on the inches of antler as much as it is they would like mature 3.5yr old deer and older to be taken. Hunter will have a chance to take some mngmt. bucks, and will be shown trail cam. pictures of these deer before taken afield. Food plots, mineral licks, and supplemental protein feeders are all part of CCW’s mngmt. strategy. As part of the corn belt, Crittenden Co. KY produces deer from 180” to over 200”, and CCW is blessed to be working with such great genetics. They are an outfitter that is for the serious trophy hunter. There is a 130″ minimum on all bucks and a cash penalty for small bucks taken. All hunts are semi-guided. Hunters are taken to and from stands twice a day.

I personally, have hunted with CCW several times and will continue to go back year after year.  I think it is very important to have a good recommendation from someone you trust before settling in with an outfitter.  I strongly recommend CCW to the serious bowhunter.  You won’t be disappointed.  To find out more about CCW check out their website at www.huntccwo.com

Hunts are still available for 2009 and going at great rates.  I suggest you give them a call and lock down a date before they are all sold out.

Give Jason and Cassi Purvis a call: 270-965-9859

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The Stedi-Stock® Camera Shoulder Brace, Shoulder Mount will help eliminate poor quality pictures, due to “camera shake”. The Stedi-Stock® Camcorder Stabilizer, Shoulder Brace, Shoulder Mount will assist in accomplishing smoother videos (especially when filming action or sweeping panoramic shots). The Stedi-Stock® Spotting Scope Shoulder Brace, Shoulder Mount, will assist the user in holding a spotting scope stable without the weight of an unwieldy, bulky, cumbersome tripod.