Fellow Arizona blogger Ragu posted these wild videos over on his site: Ragu Outdoors. Quirky maybe, but I can’t think of a better way to get shot! You can check these guys out at BeTheDecoy.com Related Articles:Mossberg 4×4 Review Part 1Draw Results UpPlease Don’t Pick Up BabiesUltimate Game Bags
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June 20th, 2011
Camo Collections Equals Cool Stuff
I met these ladies at our Gateway Outdoors meeting last week. I gotta tell you, I work with a lot of camo companies, and it takes something really cool to catch my eye! Camo Collections identified a market need for camo luggage and have since created all kinds of cool stuff – chic handbags and [...]
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Thanks to Don McDowell
My friend Harold Hamblin and I were recently guests of Don McDowell on the Shake Rattle and Troll radio show. Don was the Guest Speaker at the inaugural meeting of our new East Valley Outdoors Group, Gateway Outdoors. Don is a class act and was a hit at the meeting. We all hit it off [...]
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Happy Father’s Day
Boy, I wish I could be visiting my Dad and Grandfather today. Glad that I have Mikaela here though. Here’s part of an old column, re-posted: My passion for hunting and fishing is a direct result of excursions with my Dad and Grandfather, when I was young. Granted, Gramp was never a hunter, but an [...]
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New web page has information on Arizona fire impacts to wildlife and outdoor recreation
Great job by AZFD’s Public Information folks. ~DesertRat Arizona is currently experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons on record. As of June 10, 2011, the Wallow Fire in eastern Arizona, which began on May 29, has burned about 400,000 acres, making it the second-worst wildfire in the state’s history thus far. The fire is [...]
Go to New web page has information on Arizona fire impacts to wildlife and outdoor recreationJune 11th, 2011
Hunter Education Online
No matter what state you are in, I encourage you to visit HunterCourse.com. This site provides Hunter Education Requirements for a variety of states including tree stand safety, hunter orange info and individual state hunter ed info. Actually, it’s a pretty cool site! Related Articles:Hunter education classes ramped up for fall huntersHunter’s Ed ClassChatting With [...]
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Application Deadline Nears
Application deadline for fall hunts is approaching The application deadline for the fall drawing cycle for deer, fall turkey, fall javelina, bighorn sheep, fall buffalo and pheasant is Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 7 p.m. (MST). Applications must be either hand-delivered to one of the seven Game and Fish offices or sent by U.S. mail [...]
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Calling East Valley Outdoorsmen and Women!
Hey – I’m excited to announce a Christian-oriented group for East Valley Outdoorsmen! Our first meeting will be in Gilbert, AZ on JUne 16th at 7:00PM The primary goals of Gateway Outdoors are: •To share the joy and experience of shooting, hunting, fishing and other outdoors sports with other sportsmen, Christian and non-Christian alike •To [...]
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Dutch Oven Class A “Must”
This past Saturday I had more fun than I have had in ages. Good friend Harold Hamblin had organized a Dutch Oven Cooking Class put on by Susan and Russ Richins of RR Catering. The Richins are chuckwagon cooking experts and this class served as a great showcase for their knowledge. The class ran from [...]
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K & K Archery Making A Splash
Congratulations to Kate and Kevin Strother for the launching of K & K Archery. A cool company making high-end, affordable, semi-custom bows. I have a Vindicator coming, dipped in Predator Camo. I can’t wait! Please visit their site! You can see photos at their site, or read specs on the Vindicator here and the Vengeance [...]
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Big Mountain Lion – the “Rest of the Story”
One of the coolest things that can happen to me as a blogger is when I post an “internet photo”, usually from a forwarded e-mail, and the real owner tracks me down and gives me the info. You may recall that I posted some big lion photos awhile back – you can see the original [...]
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Desert Rat Signing Off
We all go through various phases in our lives, and I’m no different. After several years the DRB is, for the most part, going to go silent. Somewhere along the way, my blog became a chore and wasn’t fun anymore. There’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes tracking folks down for [...]
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Three Deer – Antlers Locked – Gruesome Ending
Not sure if you have all seen this photo essay on Field and Stream’s website, but it is a stark reminder of just how cruel nature can be. Three drowned bucks Related Articles:Interesting Deer VideoThree-legged DeerKirt Darner – Poacher ExtroadinaireSo you think you’re a shed-hunter…
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Meet the President of SEEMZ Technology
I sincerely want to thank Josh Clemence, President of SEEMZ Technology, for taking the time to answer some questions for my readers. If odor elimination is an important part of your hunt (and it should be), I strongly suggest you check out SEEMZ. ~DesertRat 1. How did you get into this business? What did you [...]
Go to Meet the President of SEEMZ TechnologyFebruary 12th, 2011
Chatting With Karen Lutto – Hunter Outdoor Communications
I recently was having an e-mail exchange with Karen Lutto about some archery products and I thought “Dang, Karen would make for a very interesting interview!” Karen is the President of Hunter Outdoor Communications, a media and public relations firm representing clients such as Rage Broadheads, Hi Mountain Seasonings and some other cool companies which [...]
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ISE Sportsmen’s Show Coming To Phoenix
An awesome show every year. I dare you to try and fit everything in, in one day! ~DesertRat Phoenix Feb 24 – 27, 2011 (Thursday to Sunday) HOURS: Thursday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm TICKETS $15.00 Adult [...]
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News From AZSFW
I encourage everyone to visit their website and joing their mailing list. This group has a lot going on. ~DesertRat Dear Arizona Sportsmen and Women, As we begin the 2011 New Year, we all have expectations of and hopes for what the future will bring in our personal, business and volunteer lives. Many of you [...]
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Draw Deadline Approaching Fast
Arizona’s elk, antelope application deadline approaching All applications must be mailed or hand-delivered Hunters seeking a chance to hunt Arizona’s coveted elk or pronghorn antelope are running out of time to submit a paper application to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for a chance at the limited permits issued through the drawing process. The [...]
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Consider a Conservation License Plate
From AZSFW: Look at our newly redesigned license plate. By purchasing this plate you will be making a contribution to Arizona’s wildlife and wildlife habitat. Seventeen dollars ($17) of each twenty-five ($25) special license fee will go to AZSFWC’s Wildlife Conservation Committee (WCC). The WCC will review and approve all grants from the special license [...]
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Big Canadian Mountain Lion
Another cool couple of photos. I can’t vouch for these. I received them in an e-mail from Canada. One of those Fwd/fwd/fwd e-mails. If anyone knows the real story on these, let us know. ~DesertRat Related Articles:Big Mountain Lion – the “Rest of the Story”Neat Lion PhotosHuge AZ Mtn Lion – Internet Hoax?Huge Coues Buck [...]
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Arizona Antelope Foundation Bonita Grasslands/Fence Modification (GM Unit 32) – March 12, 2011
Arizona Antelope Foundation Bonita Grasslands/Fence Modification (GM Unit 32) – March 12, 2011 Project Location: We will be working at the Homack Ranch Bull Pasture 15 miles north of Wilcox and 3 miles south-west of Fort Grant Arizona. Project Begins: Saturday March 12th. Please meet at camp at 8:00 AM. This is a one day [...]
Go to Arizona Antelope Foundation Bonita Grasslands/Fence Modification (GM Unit 32) – March 12, 2011January 31st, 2011
Javelina hunting offers unique Southwest experience
LOL – Javelina are my nemesis! I love hunting them though ~DesertRat Don’t miss out on a springtime hunting experience unique to the desert southwest. The javelina is one of those critters that invokes a “what’s that” comment from most newcomers. Javelina resemble wild pigs, particularly because of their pig-like snout, but with an extremely [...]
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Who needs a guard dog?
Origin unknown. Take it for what it is. Sent by my parents, the e-mail says it is in Pinawa, Manitoba. ~DesertRat Related Articles:Cool Coues VideoWhite Deer Herd in WisconsinJanuary offers extensive hunting opportunities in ArizonaInteresting Deer Video
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Suicide by Bear. Really?
Gotta give this guy an “A” for originality… ~DesertRat Read the full article here: Fugitive Planned Suicide By Bear. A convicted killer who escaped from an Arizona prison said after his capture that he had planned to overdose on heroin at Yellowstone National Park and let bears eat him to end the fear and panic [...]
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Game and Fish Asks For Public’s Help
Arizona Game and Fish Department NEWS RELEASE For immediate release, Jan. 28, 2011 AGFD Seeks Public Help in Big GameInvestigation TUCSON, Ariz. – The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) needs help from the public in identifying the two individuals depicted in the attached photos who may have information about a possible big gameviolation that [...]
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White Deer Herd in Wisconsin
Most of us have seen pictures of a white deer, a piebald deer or even a melanistic deer. How many of us have seen herds of white deer? Cool video! ~DesertRat Related Articles:Talking With Tim Austin From Vortex OpticsWhite Deer VideoWhite Moose in BCWho needs a guard dog?
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How To Skin A Jackrabbit
Arizona Game and Fish does an awesome job of community outreach and education. Here is an awesome video on how to skin a jackrabbit. You can hunt rabbits (jacks and cottontails) year-round in Arizona and they are a great small game animal, especially for beginners. Thanks AZGFD! ~DesertRat Related Articles:Javelina hunting offers unique Southwest experience [...]
Go to How To Skin A JackrabbitJanuary 19th, 2011
Archery-Only Booking Agents
Continuing to profile some top performers in the Skinny Moose network, in this post I’d like to point you to Dusty Varmint’s blog “Mostly Archery“. Dusty posts a great interview with a Booking Agent that caters to bowhunters. There is some great information here! Well done, Dusty Varmint! Interview With A Bowhunting Booking Agency. Related [...]
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Adult Women’s Javelina Camp
What a great effort from my friend Amanda who runs the CouesWhitetail.com website! You can find all of the info here: Women’s Javelina Hunt Unit 36A/B/C Adult Women’s Javelina Hunt Camp – February 11-13, 2011.(those who want to get an extra day in can come on the 10th) The goal of this camp is to [...]
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