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Monthly Archives: June 2009

Paula & Boyds Bow Blend 2 Oz.

  • All season lure for the Bow Hunter
  • Formulated from an old indian recipe

Product Description
Bow Blend is the best all season lure ever created. This lure attracts both bucks and does in any area.

Formulated from an old Indian recipe, this lure is also tasty to deer. Deer will actually lick this off of leaves or branches.

Great for bowhunters during early season or re-rut, but also extremely attractive to late season bucks…. More >>

Paula & Boyds Bow Blend 2 Oz.

Shopping for Hunting Products: Tree Stands

There are a lot of things to consider when you go hunting products shopping for tree stands. There are so many styles in tree stands, because there are many different situations that you might need to use them for. Whichever type of tree stand that you choose, you should make sure that it comfortable by using it for an hour or two.

There are many bricked-in storefronts that offer this very type of service. They have a number of tree stands already set up and ready to be used by customers that want to experiment with the various styles of tree stands that are available to them. When hunting products shopping for tree stands, you should be able to take as much time as you like to choose the one you like, because when you are out in the woods, you might find yourself in these stands for hours and days if necessary.

Tree stands should be strong because they are built strong, and should be built with your comfort in mind. They can be made of metal or wood, but the craftsmanship that goes in to them will give them the quality and safety that you are looking for in the Wild. When going hunting products shopping for stands, picture in your mind how you want to your hunting experience to be.

Some of the stands could be chain on stands, climbing stands or tower blinds, and it will depend on how you plan to use them to whether or not you will be happy with it after several hours. When going hunting products shopping for tree stands you must be familiar with each model, and understand why it is shaped the way it is.

You will know very quickly if you are shopping with a retailer that cares about the quality of the tree stands they manufacture. At some time during the construction and testing phases, they should have tested the products themselves in the exact environment you plan to use them in. When you go hunting product shopping for tree stands, look to see if they are tested, and if not, ask the retailer why.

It does not make a difference whether their shop is presented as a virtual storefront on the Internet, or at a hunting products factory that is located right down the street from you in your hometown, the retailer should test the tree stands for comfort as well, because you will need to have that quality and comfortable feature when you are up a tree 20 feet in the air.

When you go hunting products shopping for tree stands keep height in your mind at all times. Some new hunters may not realize how far 20 feet up in the air really is. Some tree stands have unique attachment features too that new hunters may not be familiar with. As with any hunting trip, safety concerns are paramount. To alleviate injuries due to falls, it is important to keep the hunting products tree stands safety warnings in mind at all times.

Father’s Day Gizmos and Gadgets

Father’s Day offers us the perfect opportunity to tell our dads how much we love him and appreciate all that he has done for us. If your dad is an outdoor enthusiast, a new hunting or camping tool is sure to show him that you took the time to purchase a thoughtful gift that he would appreciate. There are a number of exciting outdoor gadgets that may be just what your dad needs.

The Lenser Briefcase is an economical but considerate gift for the outdoor enthusiast. With a variety of LED flashlights and torches, there are enough lights to have one placed everywhere you dad may need one – on a key chain, beside the bed, in the garage, in the car or truck, with the tackle box or in with the hunting gear. The LED Lenser briefcase set includes an easy to carry, compact briefcase so that the lights can be kept together when not in use or if you want to travel with them. If the LED Lenser Briefcase is a bit more than what your father needs, consider the Auto LED. This flashlight provides a bright LED light, and is charged in your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. With an Auto LED in the car, you know that your dad will always have light, no matter where their adventures take them.

For the fisherman, a knife such as the Angler exchange blade fishing set provides a sturdy set of blades that can be used with the same handle. The blades have a locking mechanism for safety and include a nylon pouch to keep all of the blades in one location. The Angler system includes blades for boning and filleting the fish your dad catches as well as a separate, serrated blade. Want to add a little something to this gift? Consider a Fishing Flex LED. These lights hook to the bill of your hat, the tackle box, or anywhere else you can think to clip it. The Fishing Flex LED is just the tool for bright and hands free lighting.

Because your dad undoubtedly taught you to be safe at some point growing up, he may appreciate an emergency lantern. The LED bulb in the Coast LED lenser lantern provides 80 hours of superior LED bright light, and an additional 200 hours of fading light, which gives dad ample time to replace the battery.  The bulbs in the Coast LED Lenser last over 100,000 hours, so this is probably a one time gift.  The lantern is free standing, and provides more and better quality light than from traditional propane lanterns. Once you introduce your dad to this, you may want one of your own. LED light is an excellent choice for all types of outdoor lighting, because of the clear and bright light, and the long lasting bulbs and batteries.

No matter what your choice of gift for dad, you know that they will love it. Long-lasting and quality products designed for the outdoorsman – who could ask for more? Your dad will know that he has raised you right.

~Ben Anton, 2008

Hunting Guide

Product Description
Love to Hunt? Want to get better, or have a solid foundation to learn Hunting? We can help with our Hunting Guide.

Learn about:

Turkey Hunter Tips
Ghille Suits
Bow Hunting
Gun Cleaning
Hunting Knives
Hunting Deer
Coyote Hunting

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Hunting Guide

Choosing the Most Suitable Duck Hunting Gun

In order to choose the most suitable duck hunting gun hunters must take many aspects into consideration like: functionality, durability, technology and of course, price. In this article we will make brief reviews about 5 guns recommended for duck hunting, we will order them by popularity.

The most popular duck hunting gun is the Remington 870 Pump Shotgun. The reason why this gun is so popular among hunting enthusiasts all over the world is because its ability to withstand some of the most harsh weather conditions. This weapon is considered to be the workhorse of the shotguns compartment. We will offer you specifications about one of the 870 models available on the market, the 870 Wingmaster:

Designation: Model 870 Wingmaster

Type: Autoloading Shotgun

Manufacturer: Remington – USA

Country of Origin: United States

Operation: Autoloading Shotgun

Caliber: 12 / 16 / 20 gauge

Service Year: 1950

Weight (Empty): 7 lbs (3.2 kg)

Magazine: 5-Round Tubular Magazine

Second place: the Beretta 391 Shotgun which is one of the most reliable shotguns available on the market; it cycles very fast making it very recommended for duck hunting. All Beretta’s gas operated semi-automatic shotguns are based on the same action, the 391 model. Built in a wide variety of variations, including one that handles the blonky 12 gauge 3.5″ magnum shells, this action is remarkably versatile. Add to this the good looks and the reliability that Beretta weapons are famous for, you know have the almost perfect choice. We will offer you specifications about one of the 391 models available on the market, the AL 391:

Distributor: Beretta

Model: AL 391

Operation: Gas Operated Autoloader

Gauge: 12 or 20

Barrel Length: 24. 26. 28, 30, 32 in.

Overall Length: 51 in. (28-inch barrel)

Weight: 5.9 pounds (20 gauge); 7.8 (12 gauge Xtrema2

Safety: Crossbolt

Sights: Vent rib with TruGlo

Stock: Walnut, synthetic, or X-tra Wood

Length of Pull: 14.7 inches

Magazine Capacity: 2 (plugged), 3 (unplugged) rounds

Finish: Blued, matte black, camo metal; black, camo, semigloss, oil stock

Third place: the Browning Citori Shotgun, one of the most beautiful shotguns out there. This gun swings like no other gun can and based on what we have read about it but also practiced around with, is a wise choice for duck hunting the next year. If you have the possibility give it a try, we assure you that you won’t regret. We will offer you specifications about one of the Browning Citori models, the XT Trap:

Model: Citori XT Trap with Adjustable Comb

Gauge: 12

Barrel Length: 32”

Nominal Overall Length: 49”

Nominal Length of Pull: 14 3/8”

Nominal Drop at Comb: 1 11/16”

Nominal Drop at Heel: 1 15/16”Nominal Weight: 8lbs. 13 oz.

Chokes Included: Improved Modified, Full

Chamber Size: 2 3/4”

Rib Width: 1/4 – 3/8” Tapered

Wood Finish: Gloss Finish

Stock / Grip: Walnut

Additional Description: Adjustable Comb, Two Full Chokes

Fourth place: the Benelli Super Black Eagle II, according to Benelli the all new trademarked Comforttech system reduces recoil up to 48% better than other competitive systems. The Super Black Eagle II model uses the proven Benelli Inertia Driven bolt mechanism that allows the weapon to shoot 2 ¾”, 3″ and even 3½” magnum ammunition without adjustments. In addition, the Super Black Eagle II incorporates some basic improvements like a drilled and tapped receiver. We will offer you specifications about the standard Super Black Eagle II model:

Mechanics: Inertial semi-automatic Benelli with variable geometry trigger release unit

Gauge: 12

Receiver Finish: Ergal, black anodised

Stock and Fore-End: Selected walnut

Stock Length Trigger Measured / Deviation: 360mm / rh and lh adjustable

Drop At Heel: 55 mm adjustable to 50, 60 and 64 on request

Drop At Comb: 36,5 mm

Recoil Pad: Rubber

Magazine Capacity: 3 Magnum cartr., 4 standard cartr., with 2-rounds plug on request

Safety: Larger, transversal with red “ arm ready for shooting “ signal

Weight: 3,000 gr approx

Last place: the Browning BPS Stalker which gets rid of those annoying spent shells in a way that make sense to all respectable water fowlers. This is a rugged machine created to shoot at any visible waterfowl. Some of the features of this shotgun include: receiver, forged and machined steel, barrel – ventilated rib, dual steel action bars, matte black finish and others as well. We will offer you specifications about the regular BPS Stalker:

Model: BPS Stalker

Gauge: 12

Magazine Capacity: 4

Barrel Length: 28”

Nominal Overall Length: 49 ¼”

Nominal Length of Pull: 14 ¼”

Nominal Drop at Comb: 1 ½”

Nominal Drop at Heel: 2 ½”

Nominal Weight: 8 lbs. 5 oz.

Chokes Included: Full, modified, improved cylinder

Chamber Size: 3 ½”

Wood Finish: Matte Black

Stock/Grip: Composite

We have offered you 5 weapon models that are recommended by both amateur and professional hunters all around the world. The choice is up to you, with a little bit of research you can find the most suitable duck hunting gun for you.

Availing Gifts From the Online Gift Shops

Most amongst us seem to have been trapped in a fix while selecting an appropriate gift in a gift shop . High street shopping has always been an onerous task and one has to ceaselessly go and hunt for an appropriate gift for the one we love. And the physical fatigue is a routine affair during such gift hunting quests. With the advent of the online shopping, the very thought of the high street shopping makes us listless and averse to the whole idea.

Well, then the respite could be found in the online shopping, and that too in the privacy of your house. But you must understand the subtle phenomena of the online shopping that prevails in the world of Internet marketing. For buying a gift, there are a plethora of online shops that are ready to cater to your needs and aspirations. But a perfect gift could only be found out with a thorough research and analysis of the market trends.

To put it simply, its not always wise to consider the top ranking website on a particular search engine to be the best for your shopping, because topping a search engine is nothing but a mere play of stuffing more keywords and climbing up the rank ladder. Instead, it is also advisable to look into the lesser known gift shops that are not so famous but are trustworthy and maintain good quality. These gift shops could also offer you with interesting offers and discounts that could make the whole package look much lucrative.

Further, it is also advisable to hunt for some nice deals that could not be found without doing a comparative research on the different gift shops and churning out the best deals out of it. And you must also decide about your credit limit before choosing the gifts as that would decide the variety and the range that you may wish to choose your gifts. As it is likely for you to get allured by the range of these gifts and you may be swayed to shell out a lot of money from your pocket.

So, shower your loved ones with a lot of gifts that you can easily buy with a click on your mouse.

Why Turkey Hunters Need A Turkey Hunting Guide?

Turkey hunting is a sport that does not always have a winner. Of course, winning this game means capturing or killing a turkey for dinner or for show. Patience is basically the number one criterion of this sport. Hunters have to wait for hours until a turkey arrives. Then, they will try to call several times before they get answers. And sometimes, even if a turkey has already answered a call, it will still take a long time before it finally reaches the hunter’s proximity. Because of this, turkey hunting has been regarded as one of the most challenging sports. However, not all aspiring hunters can become successful. Turkeys are very difficult to catch because they have excellent vision and hearing. So, a turkey hunting guide might become handy.

A turkey hunting guide will most likely suggest that a novice hunter exerts patience during the times when a turkey has answered his call and is slowly approaching, as well as, during times when there is no barrier between him and the fowl. This hunter has to remain motionless for a long period of time before he shoots, because even a single movement can scare the turkey away. Then, another useful tip that may be found on a turkey hunting guide is to close the breach in some situations. So, instead of waiting, a hunter must advance quickly to the turkey’s position when he hears it gobble. Turkeys usually do not mind their environs; thus, providing an opportunity for the hunter to follow it. Also, it is a great idea to go around the turkey to interrupt its path.

And in times when a hunter comes across two gobblers, a good turkey hunting guide will suggest that he teams up with a colleague. He can call the turkey and have his colleague wait at the other side of the forest. So, when the turkey walks away from him, his colleague will be able to capture it. But if his colleague missed, the turkey will just probably turn around toward him. In this case, the hunters will be able to capture the turkey whichever direction it goes. In addition, the correct part to aim for can be read in a turkey hunting guide. This will be the head of the turkey or its vital internal organs. Nonetheless, a hunter must have practiced really well prior to the hunt, so he can have more chances to succeed.

Ladder “Stand Guard” K & J Hunting Products #4.MOV


Ladder “Stand Guard” is made and sold solely by K & J Hunting Products. This product idea came from our experiences in the field. Visit us at www.kjhuntingproducts.com or e-mails us sales@kjhuntingproducts.com. Do you hunt public land, you know where your stand becomes public property? Or do you hunt ground that this is so close to the road that you can slip and hunt it on the way to or from work. You know the place that is easy for folks to slip-in and get to stand if they don’t see your car or truck parked near by. Ever get to your ladder stand after a long week at work, big dreams and plans for great hunt and there you find “evidence” that it has been used in your absence? You know what I mean, candy bar wrappers littering the ground, or your gun/safety rail bent. Or worst yet, you get to your ladder stand only to find that someone is already sitting in it! Now you have a problem, you have to get them out, and regardless their willingness to leave the area is so affected with noise and scent that you have go somewhere else to hunt. I hunt a mix of public and highly trespassed private ground. I have had many of the problems mentioned above. That is why I invented this device. It prevents access to my stand. No one can access it unless you give them the key! I also keep a ladder stand on the back side of my house for practice. I use this device to keep the neighborhood kids from climbing on my stand. Its a great way to let me keep my stand up, yet keep the kids off. It

Trained Bear Hunting Dogs – Easy Way To Get A Trophy

Bear hunting dogs were popular in Minnesota in earlier days. These dogs would track down their targets and force black bears up trees, so that they could be trapped easily. In 1971, the officials in the state declared that black bears were big game and not to be chased by hunting dogs. The result was a rapid increase in the population of black bears not only in Minnesota, but in other states too!

Seeing that the ban has not produced the results they envisaged, the Department of Natural Resources is naturally worried! They are pondering whether re-introducing bear hunting dogs would bring the population of black bears under control again! After all, there are dogs like the hound which track foxes, coyotes, raccoons and bobcats.

Today, hunting of bears is allowed in 27 states in the USA. Bear hunting dogs are permissible in most of these states. Bait is used in 9 states. Only the state of Wisconsin allows both.

Additionally, 2 provinces each in British Columbia, Canada and Ontario allow hunters to be accompanied by these special dogs.

Why are bear hunting dogs so much in demand? Known as scent hounds, they use their sensitive noses, and not keen eyesight, to trail their targets. As a matter of fact, these dogs are supposed to have the keenest sense of smell as compared to other members of the canine kingdom.

The trail resounds with their deep booming voices when they are tracking an animal, with the hunter following behind. The ultimate aim is to tree the bear so that it cannot escape, and this the dogs achieve with great skill. They are also capable of bringing down a quarry and killing it.

In case the dogs are too fast for the hunter trailing them, their collars emit signals that can be detected easily. Thus, the exact location where the bear has been treed is not too difficult to find.

What is so special about these dog collars? The collar is like a high-tech radio with a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter has 1 or 2 antennas, and is connected to the collar strap. This transmitter collar sends signals on an arranged frequency. The receiver in the hands of the hunter picks up these signals.

A popular choice where collars are concerned, is the Tree Switch collar, since it indicates that the bear hunting dogs have trapped the animal.

Finally, what are the various canine breeds that can be classified as good bear hunting dogs?

There is the Hunting Spitz which not only hunts bear, but also tracks moose. Another type of dog is the Karelischer Barenhund. The best breed that is specially trained for this activity is the Carelian Bear dog. It has a wonderful sense of direction and extremely keen sense of smell. Also very courageous and persistent, it can hold its quarry at bay just with its bark. The tone of barking varies with the particular type of prey, and it can be recognized by the hunter easily. So these bear hunting dogs can never be treated as pets, they are hunters by nature!

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