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Archery Hall of Fame: Spring Newsletter »

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| May 24 2013
Newest member, remembering Don Clark, Tom Jennings and the Class of 2007. Reviewing the AHOF Museum, Donations from Alice Lattimer and Frank Gandy.… Read »

ZEISS Wins Two Outdoor Life Top Honors For HT & HD Binoculars »

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| May 24 2013
VICTORY HT 10x42 binocular won for best full-size binoculars and the CONQUEST HD 8x32 earned the Editor's Choice Award in the mid-size binocular category.… Read »

Books for the Bowhunter »

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| May 23 2013
Are you a bowhunter looking for some exciting bowhunting adventure books? M.R. has a list that will certainly get your bowhunting blood boiling. Grab a book, grab the adventure. … Read »

ScentBlocker™ – Not Just For Fall Anymore »

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| May 22 2013
Here is an exciting line of products from Robinson Outdoor Products - dedicated to helping you get close to the game you hunt because Nothing Gets You Closer.… Read »

Barnett Reverses Course with a Vengeance »

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| May 21 2013
A major leap in crossbow evolution, the Vengeance is the first crossbow to combine reverse draw technology with a lightweight CarbonLite Riser.… Read »

Hunting Curtailed in Africa »

Some of the trophy fees paid by hunters goes back to local villages for building schools, wells, etc.

| May 20 2013
Putting a stop to hunting safaris in favor of photo safaris has proven to have a detrimental effect on game populations and importantly, rural Africans. Dr. Samuel explains why.… Read »

Do You Stink at Pre-Season Scouting? »

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| May 18 2013
Smart hunters know that scouting entails the same precautions and careful attention to detail like scent control that we employ during the hunting season. Ty Weaver offers some suggestions.… Read »

Mathews Wins Big at ASA Texas »

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| May 17 2013
The fourth tournament of the season was held April 26 – 28 in Paris, Texas and when the winners were announced, Team Mathews swept the pro classes.… Read »

Leupold Expands RX Compact Digital Laser Rangefinder Line »

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| May 17 2013
Just over four inches, seven ounces, fit in a shirt pocket yet packed with features that can help you confirm distance, shoot with confidence and boost your effective range. … Read »

Gear Review: Trail Camera Bag from Bohning »

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| May 16 2013
Gary Elliott takes a look at the new Trail Camera Bag from Bohning Archery and finds this is yet one more great product from the good people at Bohning. … Read »

Archery “Deep in the heart of Texas.” »

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| May 16 2013
From archery exhibitions in the famous Cow Palace in San Francisco to shows at Tavern on the Green in New York City Frank always loves coming back to Texas.… Read »

ThermaCELL Lantern-A-Day May GiveAway »

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| May 15 2013
ThermaCELL is giving away an Outdoor Mosquito Repellent Lantern every day in May. You could also win a New Hampshire Vacation or a Lifetime Membership to NA Fishing Club! You just have to enter.… Read »

Turkey Addiction »

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| May 14 2013
Finally he turned sideways and his head was lit up like a Christmas tree and oh yes he had a nice long beard. Here was the moment of truth and he was 10 yards… Read »

New Book by Dr. Dave Samuel – ‘An Empty Quiver’ »

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| May 14 2013
283 pages with 60 color photos lets you join Dr. Dave Samuel on 36 of his bowhunts for 25 species with a personal flavor that will make you a part of the action.… Read »

Win a Mathews Monster Chill »

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| May 13 2013
Your chance to win a Mathews Monster Chill bow. All you have to do is just enter! “The Fastest Bows You’ll Ever Want To Shoot!”… Read »

Gear Review: Dead Down Wind 3D Broad Spectrum Comprehensive Odor Control System »

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| May 13 2013
Like most hunters, Dave Conrad understands the importance of being totally scent free. The question, is does Dead Down Wind products provide what bowhunters are looking for? … Read »

Bowhunting Specials: Dries Visser Safaris Africa »

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| May 12 2013
If you have ever wanted to bowhunt Africa's plains game, Steenbuck, Gemsbuck, Hartebeest, Wildebeest, Eland, Warthog for an astonishing low price, now is your chance.… Read »

Burt Coyote Offers Lumen-Arrow 3-Pack »

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| May 11 2013
100% carbon arrows, precision made to ensure the best possible arrow flight and then fitted with Lumenoks, the Brightest Lighted Nocks. … Read »

Cookin’ With SusieQ: Spinach Venison Quiche »

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| May 10 2013
  Spinach Venison Quiche 1 9″ unbaked pastry shell 1/2 lb. ground venison 1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach (thawed… Read »

NRA’s 142nd Annual Freedom Party a Huge Success »

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| May 8 2013
The world saw the US Constitution, freedom loving throngs come together with a united message - The Constitution is written to protect individual liberty and Ted Nugent helped drive that point home.… Read »

Bowhunting Safari: Discounted Hunts for 2013 »

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| May 7 2013
Looking for a great deal on outfitted hunts? Make sure you check these opportunities out. Caribou, bear, moose, elk, whitetail and Mt. Goat. Could be your hunt of a lifetime is right here. … Read »

Montana’s Wilderness Areas Are Not What They Are Cracked Up To Be! »

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| May 6 2013
Putting in ten to fifteen miles a day on foot, I never saw one single fresh set of elk tracks...and could count the number of fresh deer tracks on the fingers of one hand.… Read »

Finland’s Hunter Of The Year: Bowhunter Juha Kylma »

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| May 5 2013
Finland names first bowhunter, Bohning Pro Hunting staffer, Juha Kylma, as Hunter Of The Year! Bohning Archery proudly announces that the Etela-Savo game management district of Finland elected, for the first time, a Bowhunter as… Read »

Bohning Redesigns PrecoZion Quivers »

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| May 4 2013
  Bohning Archery announces Redesigned PrecoZion target quivers! For 2013 Bohning Archery has redesigned the PreciZion X target quivers! Rigid fabric dividers create 3 tubeless, light, quiet arrow compartments that enable you to comfortably carry… Read »

Victory Archery Announces Youth Arrow Line »

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| May 4 2013
100% carbon arrows create 'Ares' the Greek God of War for the boys - 'Venus' the Greek Goddess of Love for the girls. Made for the young archers with the quality, strength and shootability… Read »

Hunting Solo, Part 2 »

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| May 3 2013
We got lost without coats or packs for 15 hours. It was the worst experience of my life and it changed how I hunt. I still hunt alone but there are some precautions I always… Read »

Spypoint Tiny-W3 Trail Camera »

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| May 2 2013
Incredible camera system allows up to 10 camera to wirelessly transmit images to a single blackbox up to 500' away so you can cover a larger area. … Read »

David Langston New VP Marketing At CanCooker »

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| Apr 30 2013
David Langston now the of vice president of sales and marketing for CanCooker. … Read »

Phantom ZR7 Stabilizer »

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| Apr 28 2013
The perfect combination of weight, balance, and vibration control features a a custom wrapped, carbon fiber main tube with two adjustable dampening modules.… Read »

Lumenok Lights up on Bowhunting Net »

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| Apr 27 2013
We welcome Burt Coyote to our expanding family, the maker of the popular Lumenok Lighted Nocks. A technological marvel that lets you see your arrow so you know where it hits your target. … Read »

Alpen Optics Introduces Super Close IPD »

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| Apr 27 2013
Most binoculars eyepieces will not adjust close enough for children or adults with close-set eyes. Problem solved.… Read »

Spring 2013 Hit List »

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| Apr 26 2013
Marc Anthony gives his picks of the best products for 2013 including: Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Barnett Buck Commander, Muzzy Trocar, Watson Airlock Bags and more.… Read »

Bohning Offers Better Flying Field Points »

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| Apr 25 2013
Tapered & Tempered and now available from Bohning, Steel Field Points with tight tolerances for maximum arrow flight accuracy.… Read »


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The Camo Clan: Buck Of A Lifetime

The Camo Clan’s Paul Meek hunts Wisconsin’s Wilderness Whitetails and gets the Buck Of A Lifetime.

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Review: Cass Creek Game Calls For iPhone »

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| May 24 2013
When I called with my iPhone Cass Creek app I immediately heard a coyote howling and yelping.… Read »

Hidden Water »

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| May 21 2013
Deer, wild turkeys and other wild animals are opportunists. Food sources come and go. So do sources for water.… Read »

ENTER NOW: Giving Away An Awesome ThermaCELL Lantern Every Day In May »

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| May 21 2013
   Giving Away A ThermaCELL Lantern Every Day. Win a ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Outdoor Lantern every day in May by… Read »

Shreveport Outdoor Hunters Expo »

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| May 16 2013
The Shreveport Outdoor Hunters Expo is the premier outdoor and hunting event in Louisiana.… Read »

Red Oak Ranch 3rd Turkey Hunt »

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| May 6 2013
My 3rd wild turkey hunt at Jim Mitchel’s Red Oak Ranch was turkey rich.… Read »

Red Oak Ranch 2nd Turkey Hunt »

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| May 1 2013
Back at Jim Mitchel's Red Oak Ranch hunting wild turkeys again. It got crazy right away!… Read »

Red Oak Ranch Turkey Hunt »

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| Apr 15 2013
After my routine every 15 minute call I heard a gobble way off. The next one was closer. He was… Read »

Wild Hogs: A New Hammer Hole Set Up »

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| Apr 12 2013
The cedars were dense where i saw the two monster wild boars. So i needed to move. Here's what happened.… Read »

Wild Hog Bowhunt #4: The Set Up »

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| Apr 11 2013
Collin Cottrell helps me get set up to bowhunt wild hogs this spring and summer. First we go to the… Read »

Clues To Wild Turkey Movement »

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| Apr 6 2013
Introduction by Robert Hoague. "Wondering about what the wild turkeys are doing? If you're hunting gobblers this Spring I'll bet… Read »

Today In The Deer Woods – Apr 4 »

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| Apr 4 2013
Last week as well as a few days this week we’ve actually had some good rain. Wonder of wonders the… Read »

Wild Hog Bowhunt #3 »

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| Mar 27 2013
I'm not talking about any hog, this wild boar was enormous. Surprisingly he didn't make hardly any noise… Read »

Wild Hog Bowhunt #2 »

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| Mar 21 2013
I go to the Hammer Hole area ... on the right day, at the right time, for wild hog action.… Read »

Wild Hog Bowhunt #1 »

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| Mar 20 2013
WILD HOG BOWHUNTS 2013 Wild Hog Bowhunts is sponsored by, ThermaCELL, Sometimes the only way to start something is to… Read »

Scouting Deer 2013: Getting Started #1 »

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| Mar 10 2013
        SCOUTING FOR DEER 2013 Scouting For Deer 2013 is sponsored by Access Tonneau Covers, ThermaCELL, AZ E-Z Fletch and Grim Reaper… Read »

The Shed Antler Story »

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| Mar 10 2013
Wade Nolan discusses the whys and wherefores of deer antlers and the shedding process. You will know more after this… Read »

My Bow Collection… Minus Three »

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| Mar 6 2013
What do you do with a bow used for exhibition shooting when it retired from the stage? Frank gives a… Read »

Gear Review: Tru-Fire Hurricane Power Strap »

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| Mar 4 2013
Buying a new release is a big deal to me. I've tried many different ones over the years of release… Read »

A Dry Strategy »

Nolan and friends scouting for Mountain Goats in the Chugach Mountains in Alaska. It rains here 1 out of 2 days but it is the best place to bowhunt goats.

| Mar 3 2013
Bowhunters are the most active of all hunters, spending 4 to 5 times as many days afield as firearm hunters.… Read »

Tom Jennings Passes »

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| Feb 26 2013
Tom Jennings was a driving force in the development of the compound bow and the phenomenal growth of archery… Read »

Serving In Your Peep Sight »

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| Feb 23 2013
How do you serve in your archery peep sights? Archery innovator Terry Harris shows us the easiest, fastest and most… Read »

Inside A Deer’s Eye »

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| Feb 22 2013
My friend Wade Nolan dissects a deer's eye and shows us the parts inside and tells us what they do.… Read »

Speed Scouting With Wade Nolan »

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| Feb 19 2013
Wade Nolan takes us to the whitetail woods to scout deer and answers the question, "How do you find where… Read »

What’s Behind Your Tool Box? »

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| Feb 18 2013
  The benefits of a pickup bed cover are many. Believe me, I know. They’ve protected my pickup bed full… Read »

Wanna See Some Bowfishing Excitement »

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| Feb 16 2013
Caution, you will want to bowfish after viewing this 2 minute bowfishing promo video from AMS Bowfishing.… Read »

Wild Turkey Crossing Sign »

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| Feb 15 2013
  My Facebook friend Carol Mauch sent me pictures of something I’ve never seen before, a sign that says Turkey Crossing.… Read »

Special Late Season Deerhunt Update »

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| Feb 6 2013
Things changed in a good way this morning. I started seeing deer early and learned about the new area I… Read »

Search For Big Boy 9: The Season Starts »

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| Feb 1 2013
The season starts up and we work through what happened in my search for Big Boy 9. It went different… Read »

Skull Bound TV Season 2 Launch »

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| Jan 29 2013
Skull Bound TV puts women center stage as host Jana Waller brings a unique look to the world of… Read »

The Search For Big Boy 9 »

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| Jan 27 2013
During the season I didn't cover some of the main events of my search for BB-9 but I'm making up… Read »

Last Day For Doe Season »

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| Jan 20 2013
Today is the last day of the extended doe season. It was a mixed bag of events.… Read »



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Gear Review: Limbsaver Proton Bow »

11:28 am | Jason Balazs takes a look at the new Limbsaver Proton with innovative pocketless design the maker notes will provide maximum performance and minimum weight.…

May 23 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Gear Review: Trail Camera Bag from Bohning »

06:08 pm | Gary Elliott takes a look at the new Trail Camera Bag from Bohning Archery and finds this is yet one more great product from the good people at Bohning. …

May 16 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Gear Review: Dead Down Wind 3D Broad Spectrum Comprehensive Odor Control System »

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12:52 am | Like most hunters, Dave Conrad understands the importance of being totally scent free. The question, is does Dead Down Wind products provide…

May 13 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Gear Review: Lumenok’s Lumen-Arrow »

Lumenok's Lighted Nocks are famous for their brightness and dependability.

01:55 pm | Marc Anthony takes a look at the new Lumen-Arrows from the Burt Coyote Co, maker of the popular Lumenok Lighted Nock systems.…

May 4 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Gear Review: Barnett ‘Vengence’ Reverse Crossbow »

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09:27 am | Jason Balazs reviews the first crossbow from Barnett to combine a lightweight CarbonLite Riser with reverse draw technology.…

Apr 2 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Gear Review: The Skull Hooker »

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12:39 am | Lynne Frady takes a look at the Skull Hooker for displaying European style mounts. Looks like this product can solve a lot…

Mar 26 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Rick’s Pick: Badlands Packs »

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12:34 am | The SACRIFICE has 3,800 cubic inches of the best load carrying you will ever experience. What sold Rick on this pack…

Mar 23 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
Rick’s Pick: Carbon Express Arrows » Gear Review: Buck Commander Gun/Bow Cabinet » Gear Review: Spypoint HD-12 Trail Camera Review » Gear Review: Cass Creek Waggler and Predator 1 » Gear Review: Tru-Fire Hurricane Power Strap » Gear Review: Wicked Tough Hand Saw » Gear Review: Pro Ears Predator Gold Series » Gear Review: HHA Optimizer Lite Ultra Bowsight » Bohning® Intros New Jig: Feather Tower® » Gear Review: FoodSaver Gamesaver Bronze G300 »

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Books for the Bowhunter »

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12:38 am | Are you a bowhunter looking for some exciting bowhunting adventure books? M.R. has a list that will certainly get your bowhunting blood…

May 23 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

ScentBlocker™ – Not Just For Fall Anymore »

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12:48 am | Here is an exciting line of products from Robinson Outdoor Products - dedicated to helping you get close to the game you…

May 22 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Hunting Curtailed in Africa »

Some of the trophy fees paid by hunters goes back to local villages for building schools, wells, etc.

12:55 am | Putting a stop to hunting safaris in favor of photo safaris has proven to have a detrimental effect on game populations and…

May 20 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Do You Stink at Pre-Season Scouting? »

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12:39 am | Smart hunters know that scouting entails the same precautions and careful attention to detail like scent control that we employ during the…

May 18 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Archery “Deep in the heart of Texas.” »

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12:19 am | From archery exhibitions in the famous Cow Palace in San Francisco to shows at Tavern on the Green in New York City…

May 16 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
Turkey Addiction » New Book by Dr. Dave Samuel – ‘An Empty Quiver’ » Bowhunting Specials: Dries Visser Safaris Africa » Cookin’ With SusieQ: Spinach Venison Quiche » NRA’s 142nd Annual Freedom Party a Huge Success » Montana’s Wilderness Areas Are Not What They Are Cracked Up To Be! » Finland’s Hunter Of The Year: Bowhunter Juha Kylma » Spring 2013 Hit List » For the Record – Pope & Young Club » Carbon Suit Strategy »
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Review: Cass Creek Game Calls For iPhone »

11:39 am | When I called with my iPhone Cass Creek app I immediately heard a coyote howling and yelping.…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Archery Hall of Fame: Spring Newsletter »

11:11 am | Newest member, remembering Don Clark, Tom Jennings and the Class of 2007. Reviewing the AHOF Museum, Donations from Alice Lattimer and Frank Gandy.…

May 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »


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