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January 3rd, 2012
CRASH !
Friends, customers, loyal readers – today my computer suffered a near-fatal virus. Long story short, I had to do a full restoral, re-setting it back [...]
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CWD Found in Nebraska’s Buffalo, Custer, Holt Counties
Lincoln, NE– Chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer has appeared for the first time in Buffalo, Custer and Holt counties, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. There were 1,565 lymph node samples collected from deer taken during the 2011 November firearm deer season, with 26 samples testing positive for CWD. In addition, samples [...]
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SPOT LLC Continues its Long-time Support for Hunter Education
Seattle, WA—SPOT LLC, makers of the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger, has renewed its commitment to Hunter Education through the dedicated sponsorship of Hunter’s Handbook and The IHEA Hunter and Shooting Sports Education Journal. Keeping hunters safe in the field through effective education in addition to its unique products is a mainstream goal for SPOT. Not [...]
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Rage Outdoors Acquires Nockturnal Lighted Nocks
Superior, WI— Rage Outdoors, LLC, announced today that it has acquired Nockturnal lighted nocks and associated technologies from DoubleTake Archery, LLC. This includes the full-line of revolutionary Nockturnal lighted nocks for bow hunters. The terms of the sale were not disclosed. “We are very excited about the opportunity to add the Nockturnal products to our portfolio of [...]
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American Workers Featured in Season 2 of Brotherhood Outdoors on Sportsman Channel
Nashville, TN—The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USA) popular hunting and fishing TV Show, Brotherhood Outdoors returns to Sportsman Channel for a second season starting January 5—airing at 8 p.m. (E/P) on Thursdays. Hosted by noted outdoorsman Tom Ackerman, Brotherhood Outdoors puts American workers in the spotlight, taking viewers into their homes and communities, on their job [...]
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SHE Outdoor Apparel Introduces the Expedition Tech Hooded Pull-Over and Pants in Realtree AP
SHE Outdoor Apparel introduces the Expedition Tech Hooded Pull-Over and Pants in Realtree AP . Expedition Tech was designed for long distance, challenging and demanding hunts, while still remaining form flattering. The SHE Outdoor Apparel Expedition Tech Pants enhance freedom of movement thanks to 310 gram polyester bonded knit form stretch material. Knee darts help [...]
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Twenty-five Kentucky Residents Drawn for Late Season Quota Cow Elk Hunt
Twenty-five hunters from Wallins, David, Hyden, Pineville, Pikeville, Barbourville and other areas in southeastern Kentucky have a second chance to hunt elk in the state. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources recently drew 25 names for a late season quota hunt for cow elk. The late season begins Jan. 28 and ends Feb. [...]
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Wind Turbines: An Example of Placing Ideology In Someone Else’ Back Yard
Say what you will about the pros and cons of this foolishness we call wind energy. I’ve heard and read people argue relentlessly about whether [...]
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Meopta USA Adds Dunkin Lewis, Inc. to Sales Organization
Meopta USA announced today that it has partnered with Dunkin Lewis, Inc., to represent the Meopta brand, support strategic initiatives with dealers and execute its aggressive U.S. growth strategy.As of January 1, 2012, Dunkin Lewis represents the Meopta brand in over 35 states located in the Southeast, Northeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountains and the Upper Midwest [...]
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Dallas Expo is First Peek at Economic Health of Hunting
Several trends suggest the hunting industry–with its $66 billion in economic impacts–appears relatively resilient to recent downturns, but the upcoming Dallas Safari Club (DSC) convention and expo offers the nation’s first real peek at the economic health of hunting in 2012. Always the first major hunting show of the year in the U.S., the event [...]
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Mississippi’s Online Hunter Safety Course Upgraded to Help Students Learn How to be Safe and Successful
Students taking Mississippi’s online hunter safety course will experience a variety of new features designed to provide a high-quality educational experience that is easy and fun. One feature that remains the same is students can study for free at www.hunter-ed.com/Mississippi, paying only when they pass their hunter certification exam. The new version of hunter-ed.com/Mississippi offers [...]
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Outdoor Cap Becomes Official Mossy Oak Branded Headwear Manufacturer
Mossy Oak is proud to announce Outdoor Cap as the official headwear manufacturer and distributor for its branded headwear. With Outdoor Cap’s 30-plus years in the headwear industry and Mossy Oak’s 25 years in the hunting and outdoor industry, the partnership has a firm foundation. “We are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Outdoor [...]
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Hunting at Mines of Spain Recreation Area Topic of Iowa Public Meeting
Possible changes to hunting methods at Mines of Spain State Recreation Area will be the topic of a public meeting on Jan. 30. The DNR sponsored meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the EB Lyons Interpretive Center in the park. The DNR would like to discuss and gather input on a proposal to discontinue [...]
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Final Iowa Deer Season Begins Soon
The January antlerless deer season begins Jan. 11, for 42 counties, mainly in southern Iowa, and is the final deer season of the year. Even though there may be licenses left for a county not all areas in these counties need to have extra does taken. Hunters are encouraged to work with landowners to determine [...]
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Redneck Blinds Introduces the New Trophy Tower Crossover 5X5 Blind
Lamar, MO- Redneck Blinds, the premium manufacturer of 100% fiberglass blinds, introduces The Trophy Tower Crossover Blind, a 5X5 blind that is designed to be suitable for gun, crossbow and even compound bow hunters, hence the name “Crossover.” The Trophy Tower Crossover features 14” tall x 36” wide real tinted tempered automotive glass windows that [...]
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NWTF Invites Media to National Convention and Sport Show
Members of the media are invited to register for a media badge granting complimentary admission to the 2012 NWTF National Convention and Sport Show Feb. 9-12 at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. Media badges will provide access to more than 650 booths with the latest outdoor gear from leading brands, the [...]
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Deer Hunting All But Over In Kansas
The season is all but over here in Kansas and most parts of the country for deer hunting. I hope you all had a great year and wish you the very best in 2012. Right now there is an extended deer hunting firearm season going until the 8th of January here in Kansas. So it’s [...]
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Carbon Express Unveils New Crush Arrow
Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is pleased to introduce the all new The Crush arrow. The Crush arrow by Carbon Express is an exciting new arrow that combines the performance engineering and quality of Carbon Express and a co-branded, promotional partnership with Lee & Tiffany Lakosky of The Crush. This [...]
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North American Tournament Hunting Association to Hold its 2012 Minnesota State Pheasant Championship this Weekend
The North American Tournament Hunting Association (NATHA) is holding its 2012 Minnesota State Pheasant Championship this week-end, January 7th and 8th at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club in Prior Lake, MN. There are classes for all breeds of dogs of all ages. NATHA is dedicated to promoting and staging tournament hunts. With over 25 [...]
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The New Quest Torrent Bow Combines Smoothness, Speed, and Forgiveness
Quest Bowhunting, a division of G5 Outdoors, introduces the new Torrent Bow that focuses on the perfect combination of smoothness, speed, and forgiveness – a supreme bow for all types of hunters. The short 7” brace height and new Fluid Cam technology give archers the extra boost of speed they are looking for without sacrificing [...]
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Update: Alleged Minnesota Poacher Faces Felony Charges
by Scott Bestul
Shown here in a fist-pumping hero shot before the police showed up, Ryan Jackson of Rushford, MN, hasn’t had much to celebrate since. If you frequent this blog, you may recall the story we broke last month about a buck allegedly …
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Reviewing Maine’s ITP Application for Trapping and Lynx
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is currently considering an application by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for an incidental take permit for Canada lynx. The ITP would provide legal protection for the Department’s trapping program and trappers who incidentally capture lynx, which are protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act. In [...]
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RF Hookup From CrookedHorn
Crooked Horn Outfotters has long been a friend of the site, and truthfully – they make some of the coolest hunting accessories out there. I [...]
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Tale of a Long-Tail Iowa Pheasant
by Phil Bourjaily
The pheasant in the picture has a 29 ¼-inch tailfeather, by far the longest I have ever seen attached to a pheasant I shot. While I subscribe to the “every bird is a trophy” school (especially in these days of lo…
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Eagles of Homer, Alaska
Do you get the feeling like these two guys are checking you out?
Photo by Al Remington
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Open Thread – January 3, 2012
Please use this open thread to post your ideas, comments and information on issues not directly related to articles posted on the Black Bear Blog. [...]
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2011 Countdown Video #3: 2011 Crossbow Test
There are times when video is the best way to explain things quickly and clearly. And our crossbow test is a shining example. Obviously many of you agree because this was the third most watched video on OutdoorLife.com in 2011.
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