ROSWELL, Georgia – Solvi Brands, LLC unleashes a new tasty energy shot for outdoor addicts called Strut and Rut. The bold shotgun shell shaped bottle provides outdoorsmen with a quick blast of organic energy with no sugar, no calories, and  zero carbs that will keep them more alert, productive, and aggressive on the water or in the field; without the crash found in most energy products.

Strut and Rut Energy Shot brings new life and a second-wind into the outdoorsman’s world. The flavorful 2.5 FL oz jolt of pomegranate will enhance your focus and fortitude during your next outdoor adventure.

Stuff it in your turkey vest, whitetail pack, or tackle box for a swift energy explosion that delivers uncompromising energy and “No Crash” performance.

The energy shot blends all-natural ingredients including Ginseng and Guarana to counteract fatigue and amplify mental and physical endurance. In addition the great tasting energy shot has zero calories, no sugar, and no carbohydrates.  The unique mix of all natural ingredients which delivers a sustained energy lift without the crash, has been specifically designed to address the physical and mental demands outdoor enthusiasts face on extended trips afield.

The Proprietary blend of ingredients includes:

• Guarana – counteracts fatigue and enhances athletic reaction time and recovery
• Ginkgo biloba – speeds up metabolism, increases blood flow and energizes the brain
• Ashwaganda – prevents mental exhaustion and aids those who are already mentally exhausted
• Skull Cap – energizes the nervous system
• White Willow –a natural analgesic that reduces body ache and pains
• Ginseng – increases endurance, alertness and visual motor coordination
• Caffeine – about that same amount as a premium cup of coffee
• B vitamins – increases metabolism and enhances immune and nervous system

Consumers may purchase single bottles or buy case of 12 at local outdoor retailers and  convenience stores, or online at www.ammoforyourbody.com.

Strut and Rut Energy Shots – Ammo For Your Body.

Rockytop Ranch is located in Wetumka, Oklahoma.  It’s 800 acres of hardwoods, fields, rocky ridges and a beautiful lake. They offer hog, whitetail, and turkey hunts at reasonable rates.  I love to hit them up on hogs and turkey cause I know they got plenty!  It’s not 5 star accommodations and they don’t advertise that but there is a nice “bunk house” with beds, warm water, direct TV and more.   The owners Joe and Judy Robison welcome you into their home and treat you like family.

They offer stand, ground blind and stalk hunting on their hogs and over the past 3 years they’ve had around a 95% success rate. You’ll wake up to gobbles and coffee and Joe and his guide James will get you into stand whenever  you choose.  It’s your vacation so you decide when you want to get in and when you want to be picked up.  Enjoy some fishing midday, a seat by the fire or the ever so popular nap.  Game cleaning is provided and meat processor recommendations and locations are given upon you harvesting an animal.

I try to make a yearly venture to Rockytop especially when there aren’t any seasons open. I love to hog hunt, it’s a great way to keep the bow and the hunter in tune for the upcoming deer season.  If you’re looking to get out of the house for a weekend I’d pack the bow up and head to Rockytop.

More info on Rockytop can be found on their website: www.huntrockytop.com

If you are wanting to get in on the New Mexico Elk draw this year the deadline is approaching. If you need any help or want to up the odds on getting drawn I suggest you call Dan Adair. 928-245-0538

Check out his website at www.bighornoutfittersllc.com

The Pocket Drag is a small drag tool that will fit in your hip pack, backpack or just in the back pocket of your favorite camo pants. The perfect accessory that will aid with dragging, loading, or hanging your game. The Pocket Drag can be used with small or large game. The Pocket Drag is being field test by many well known professional hunters.

ON TARGET: Don’t want to get your hands dirty, Can’t get a good grip;  Those days are over.  If you have to drag or carry an animal whether it be a gobbler over your shoulder, a bloody coyote, or a big buck you just harvested I insist you try the Pocket Drag.  It’s small and easy to pack and strong enough to drag a 700 pound boar hog.  If you hunt and/or trap you’ll love the Pocket Drag.

OFF TARGET: Getting the word out.  Not to many people know about this small but useful tool.  The company is probably taking the right steps to get the name out there. I am unsure about their marketing.  I would like to see some modifications done to the website.

Take a look at the Pocket Drag.  Get you one ordered and let me know what you think. www.thepocketdrag.com

Big Green Targets is a division of Poly-Green Foam, LLC. Big Green Targets and Poly-Green Foam are committed to offering innovative high performance recycled green initiative products. Their recycled foam targets feature a revolutionary new proprietary design consisting of a heat bonded layered recycled foam outer core filled with combination of recycled fabric and ground recycled foam that creates the ultimate “Green” target which combines super stopping power with easy arrow removal. Will easily stop 350 FPS arrows. These high performance targets are suitable for today’s high speed compound bows or crossbows. Arrow removal is much easier than traditional thin completely layered foam targets. Big Green Targets offer true breakthrough technology in the archery business.

ON TARGET – With more and more people making the environmentally-friendly commitment it’s time we hunters start playing a role.  Big Green Targets has established themselves in a BIG way!  Their targets not only are made from 100% recycled material they continue to stop arrows after thousands of shots.  Having shot their field tip and broadhead targets I will say this, easiest arrow removal targets I’ve shot. Oh, and best of all their 100% weatherproof!

OFF TARGET - These targets are built to last and their weight shows it.  I recommend getting the smaller targets for those traveling hunts and get a bigger one for the backyard.

To check out their full line visit them at www.biggreentargets.com

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I recently returned home from the 2011 SHOT SHOW which was held in Las Vegas, NV.  The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries. I attend the SHOT every year to catch up with industry friends, visit with sponsors and see what’s new in the outdoors.  With over 700,000 square feet of show floor to walk it is hard to take in everything.  With an open mind I tried to see what products stood out or simply  struck MY interest.

So there you have it. I hope you’ll check these products out.  If you’ve had the chance to look at theses and try them out, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

When you’re standing in line at the airport and you see people wearing camo about to board the same plane as you,  you can bet their going to ATA show.   And if you thought Willie from “The Buck Commander”  flew privately; nope, he was on my plane.

The Archery Trade Association (ATA) held its annual trade show this past weekend.  Businesses from all over set up shop and displayed their current products and unveiled their new lines. I made my way over to Indy for a few days to check out the new stuff and to catch up with my friends in the industry.

Walking the floors of the convention can be overwhelming sometimes.  Booths that cost as much as my house, thousands of people and gadgets stretching the floor, and yes I stood behind Jim Shockey while waiting to get a bottled water.

Besides meetings and saying hi to friends I also wanted to see what were the latest and greatest things out there.  So many things to see and so little time.

TOP 10 things that caught my eye:

10. Winchester now has a bow?

9. Wood-n-Trail has a motorized treestand.

8. Gorilla’s Cast Aluminum treestand.

7. The Plot Watcher camera – A wide view.

6. PSE’s new EVO shot real nice.

5. The tight look of the TightSpot quiver.

4. The Tree Spider Safety vest.

3. A big boat made specially for bowfishing.

2. Jim Shockey is tall.

1. The Textpac! Period.

There you have it.  There were many more things that grabbed my attention but as I sit back and think about the things that stuck out in my mind this is what popped up.

I’ve got the SHOT Show in Vegas next week.   Let’s see what makes the TOP TEN there.  Stay tuned.

CARBON EXPRESS REDEFINES INNOVATION

WITH THE NEW MAXIMA LINEUP FEATURING DUAL SPINE WEIGHT FORWARD TECHNOLOGY

New Maxima Hunter^® KV, Maxima Hunter^®, Blue Streak™, and Blue Streak™ Select

take performance to the Max

Flushing, Michigan – Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology and innovation, introduces four new arrows to the Maxima^® Line, specifically designed to maximize the specs that are most important to each class of shooter. These arrows are setting the new standard in arrow technology that helps you shoot better.

The new Maxima^® Line redefines the arrow market with Carbon Express’ latest innovation: Dual Spine Weight Forward™.,  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 Maxima Hunter^® KV is made with a layer of Kevlar* ^® , gives hunters unsurpassed strength, durability, and the greatest penetration within the Maxima® Series. The arrow’s specifications are a straightness of +/- .0025” max, weight tolerance of +/- 1.0 grains and a spine selection tolerance of +/-.0025”.  Suggested Retail $99.95 / 6 Pack

The Maxima Blue Streak^TM and Blue Streak™ Select deliver the maximum in accuracy and are made with Diamond Weave, an innovation that delivers unparallel spine consistency resulting in precision accuracy. The Blue Streak™ features a straightness of +/- .0025” max, a weight tolerance of +/- 1.0 grain and a spine selection tolerance of +/-.0025”. The Blue Streak™ Select offers a straightness of +/- .001, weight tolerance of +/- 1.0 grains, and a spine selection tolerance of +/- .0025”.  Maxima Blue Streak™ Suggested Retail $79.95 / 6 Pack and Blue Streak™ Select Suggested Retail $89.95 / 6 Pack.

The Maxima Hunter^® maintains its heritage of quality and adds the benefits of Dual Spine Weight Forward^TM technology.  This arrow is the most proven and reliable premium grade 100% carbon arrow in the Carbon Express^® Line.  It features a straightness tolerance of +/1 .0025”, a weight tolerance of +/- 1.0 grains, and a spine selection tolerance of +/- .0025”   Suggested Retail $79.99 / 6 Pack.

View Video here: Carbon Express Video

“Whitetail Wonderland” marathon kicks off on December 8, during Big Game Wednesdays presented by Wildgame Innovations, as the network presents five hours of whitetail programming from 7pm – 12am EST. Shows like Midwest Whitetail with Bill Winke, North American Whitetail and Whitetail Properties will showcase their best whitetail episodes all evening.  The special programming continues on Friday, Dec. 10 with whitetails taking over the primetime programming block during Full Draw Friday Night presented by Rack1 with series Own the Zone TV and Arrow Affliction.  “Whitetail Wonderland” primetime programming will continue every Wednesday and Friday night in December through Christmas Eve.

“Whitetail Wonderland” Special Programming

Wednesday, Dec. 8:  7pm – 12am EST

Friday, Dec. 10: 8pm & 9 pm EST

Wednesday, Dec. 15:  8pm – 9pm EST

Friday, Dec. 17: 10pm -11 pm EST

Wednesday, Dec. 22:  8pm – 9pm EST

Friday, Dec. 24: 8pm – 9pm EST

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