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Sunday 14 Jun 2009
The “Real Deal” Decoy
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
Saturday 09 May 2009
CCW OUTFITTERS!!
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
Friday 17 Apr 2009
Rex’s Custom Trailers!
With over 27 years of combined welding and fabrication experience, and 13 years of building custom semi- trailers, Weld – Tek is the company that will work for you. From utility trailers, landscape trailers, car haulers and construction trailers to production runs. Specializing in aluminum work, we can design and build whatever it is you are looking for. Also, we do trailer repairs, custom flat beds, aluminum and steel ramps. Anything you need created call us first for the best price in the industry!
(810) 955-4693
Visit his website at: www.weld-tekllc.com
Wednesday 11 Mar 2009
Stedi-Stock by Agonic
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.
On target- I picked up a Stedi-stock brace and was able to take the system on our last hunting trip in Texas. We were going to be doing a lot of stocking Javelina so I wanted to make sure to be real steady. After receiving the system and putting it to use I found that not only is the brace affordable and lightweight, it also does really good job of stabilizing my camera. I run a Sony HD cam and I think the brace is recommended for smaller handheld cams but it worked great. I would definitely recommend this brace to beginners and pros.
Off target- After several days of using the camera I found a couple modifications I would make to enhance the brace even more and I don’t think they would jeopardize the low cost at all. One, I would add some sort of padding to the stock of the brace, and second I would add a locking mechanism so I wouldn’t have to keep tightening the camera down. After a while the camera would loosen and rotate.
Check the braces out for yourself. You won’t be disappointed. www.stedi-stock.com
Wednesday 14 Jan 2009
“Bowlegs” by Pole Mountain Outdoors
Universal fit easily attaches to any bow accessory hole or riser cutout.
Holds bow in the horizontal or vertical position.
Fully adjustable rotating legs.
Durable, lightweight aluminum, weighs only 4 oz.
Sound/Vibration dampening leg inserts.
On Target- The bowlegs are great for ground blind hunting. I’ve hunting ground blinds numerous times and had no real place to set my bow. I mean you could lean it against the blind but your broadhead always wants to cut the blind or you could let it rest on your lap but that just makes for more movement when game approaches. The Bowlegs allow the bow to sit upright right in front or to the side and the bow is always ready for action.
Off Target- Positioning the legs so that they hold your bow up. There is a perfect spot you have to hit so that your bow doesn’t fall forward of backward. That spot all depends on how front heavy your bow is. My bow is not to front heavy because I don’t use a long or heavy stabilizer so the unit works great.
If your interested in the Bowlegs or other fine products from Pole Mountain please check out their website at: polemountainoutdoors.com
Tuesday 02 Dec 2008
“BLACK DEATH” Deer urines.
“Black Death” is the only true single source deer urine that is meticulously collected, aged, cured and stored 3 years to insure optimum performance. Black Death produces a more pungent odor that is noticeably different than any other scent on the market. Black Death is not pasteurized or cut with alcohol, bandac or glycol… only 100% pure deer urine. No preservatives or additives are ever added.
On Target- The stuff works! Took it out for the first time this season and had a beautiful non-typical buck come in. He sniffed where I had laid down the Black death for what seemed like forever. Of course it was to dark to shoot so I passed on him. Watch the video. Click here
Off Target- I love the look of the bottle but I’ve had two lids bust because I’m not smart enough to take the red wax off right for some reason. I suggest cutting the wax back then unscrewing the lid.
If your interested in testing some BLACK DEATH check out their site at: www.blackdeathproducts.com
Friday 17 Oct 2008
The New and improved “FIRENOCK”!
Firenock LLC brings missile arming technology, reliability of modern electronics to the archery industry. Firenock has successfully develop the “G” switch that is the same technology as 2nd arming switch as modern missile. (i.e. it need to sense a specific acceleration before it can be armed. This technology eliminates accidental misfire/self arming) This technology is the heart of Firenock LLC offering of our “G” series lighted nock. In plan English, you get a lighted nock that lit only when you shoot it out a bow/crossbow with no less than 65G force applied or it will not lit. Accidental turn on is no longer an issue as you can drop the arrow/bolt horizontally as high as 21′(7M) without being lit. Couple with the latest Mosfit electronic and assembly methods, mathematically we have achieve previously un think of 99.9999% reliability(1) for a lighted nock.
Firenock “G” series, unlike the previous magnetic activated Firenock’s products, the new Firenock “G” series products do not require a magnet for activation of the lighted nock system. Firenock “G” series just works like magic; the LED gets on when it is shot. There is no need for actuator magnet, actuator adaptor, sticker and accidentally “on” if the lighted nock system is exposed to a magnetic field. And there is no more issue if you lost your actuator in the field or drop it from tree stand. Firenock “G” series is really a high-tech piece of equipment with hunter’s mind designs.
On Target- They function as designed. “EVERY SHOT”! Before with other lighted nocks I was always worrying if they were going to turn on and I was pretty darn close to forgetting about even trying lighted nocks again. After seeing first hand the Firenocks work at last years ATA show and hearing the technology behind them my mind was intrigued once again. “I’ll give them a shot”, and they’ve worked perfectly. The assembly isn’t to tough and I can easily change out the batteries when needed. Thanks Firenock.
Off Target- They are a bit pricey for a little spender like me. ($54.95 for a pack of 3) But this is one product where I can say, you get what you pay for.
Check them out when you get a chance. www.firenock.com
Monday 01 Sep 2008
“TROPHY ROCK”
Trophy Rock is the single most powerful natural mineral lick. Extracted from a pristine mineral deposit in central Utah, Trophy Rock descends from an ancient sea bed over 150 million years old, preserved by an embalming layer of volcanic ash.
Outdoor enthusiasts use Trophy Rock to observe, hunt, and harvest quality big game and wildlife. Whether it’s whitetail deer, elk, caribou, antelope, boars, or even black bears. Whether using a bow, a rifle, a muzzle loader, binoculars, or just taking pictures. Trophy Rock is the best supplement available. It’s natural. It’s effective. And it’s beneficial.
On Target – First off, check your states regs and make sure you can use Trophy Rock. Once you know you can use it then you will reap the benefits. This rock is all natural, it can last up to several months, and it works. I figured I’d give it a try and hoped in a couple weeks I’d have some game pics of some bucks using it. It didn’t take but a week and I have several bucks and does frequently using it. It’s easy to use and it’s packed with minerals deer need to be healthy.
Off Target – This is my first year to use Trophy Rock and as of today I have not found one thing I don’t like. I have cameras set up on all my rock stations and all are getting pictures of deer. Let me get a full season under and I’ll let you know if I find a flaw.
I never thought I’d be buying rocks for deer hunting. Over the years I’ve tried numerous attractants, supplements, etc and not one has performed like this. If you’d like more info on the Trophy Rock check out www.trophyrock.com
Thursday 14 Aug 2008
OWN THE ZONE TV
I’m involved with a new TV show that is airing right now on 4 different networks. It’s a show that is based around having fun, being yourself, and taking members of www.myoutdoorzone.com on hunting and fishing trips of a lifetime. Check it out and let me know what you think.
