posted by Extreme Elk Hunting on Feb 28
Elk Hunting @ It’s Best!! Jason elk hunting in Washinton state. 2nd week of early archery season. Shooting with a Martin Cougar III, 68 pds. Using Easton carbon excels, 125 grain T-Lock Shuttle broadheads. Blowing a Dominator Bugle by Abe & Sons. Took a 50 yard broadside shot-no range finder used! FIRST BULL ELK-BEAUTIFUL 4×5!!
posted by Extreme Elk Hunting on Feb 27
Camping is fun for the whole family but be aware of the perils and take steps to look after yourself and your household. Remember the following facts to keep safety 1st while you are on your next camping out venture.
When you first get to your camping spot, spend some time and look the area over. Particular care needs to be taken and you will also have to look out for broken glass and few other rubbish materials that could creat problems for you and your family. It is good manners to leave the campsite in a better condition than when you found it, but numerous individuals don’t live up to that standard and you may end up being caught with the the trash left by others. When camping the next thing that is to be done before setting up the camp is to tidy the camping out site. Scout the place for any life-threatening obstacles such as rocks or sticks that could be a stumbling hazard. It’s important to keep your camp site neat and clean to head off avertable accidents.
Before you go camping make sure that you check to see if the location you are going to be camping in has any limitations on campfires. At certain times, dry conditions or forest fires can cause a limitation to be placed on the use of campfires while camping. When it’s windy you may prefer to avoid a fire in the camp as the wind can make the fire to spread fast to different areas of your camping ground. Make sure to always keep water handy to douse the flame and never go to bed without burying the fire first otherwise a camping out excursion can quickly get out of control if you don’t practice fire safety.
Drink plenty of liquids and take a emergency first aid kit along when you go camping out. Try to see if you may be susceptible to something, like to bee stings before you go on a camping out trip. You don’t want to learn that you’re allergic to a bee sting when you’re hours away from the nearest hospital. An epipen or other medicine is essential to bring along if you have severe allergies or allergic reactions to bites or stings. Be prepared in advance for any noxious plants or hazardous creatures that may be found in your camping out place so you can deal with them if necessary.
Camping can be a time for creating memories and having fun. If you take the appropriate safety measures when you go, you will find that your trip will go well and worry free. Make sure to keep safety first and your trip will go off without a hitch!
posted by Extreme Elk Hunting on Feb 27
Wintertime camping out supplies new experiences and fresh challenges that you will grow to love. A few ways to experience camping in the winter is to take all your warmest down clothing, a suitable tent and lots of camping food.
Snow shoeing is a fantastic option for you to get to your remote winter camping location. This provides you with a larger foot surface area to allow for easy walking on top of the snow. Another alternative is cross-country skiing to your preferred camping out spot.
When you go camping out in the winter you will see animals with slightly distinct coats, you will not see this is spring, summer or fall. That way by camping out in the wintertime as well as camping out during other times of year you can go to the same spot and the scene will have changed. Not only will the leafy trees be stripped of all their leaves, but you will see birds that thrive in your camping out area during the colder winter months.
To make wintertime adventurers more fantastic you will need to make sure you are able to stay warm. Keep warm in the winter months with warm clothes, warming underwear, and woollen gloves and warm woollen socks. It is also a good idea to bring a stocking hat and hand warmers in your camping out clothing. Inside your tent you can set up a kerosene heater in the middle far away from anything that could burn. Check at your local camping supply store for the different types of heaters that are available. Sleeping bags for your trip are graded for temperature so make sure you bring a sleeping bag that is ranked for the temperatures you will experience on your wintertime adventures.
It’s a good idea to let your clothing join you in the sleeping bag on a cold wintertime morning before you get dressed. The majority of tents do not hold in warmth for long periods because they need to be well ventilated. To make your tent hold in the warmth a bit longer, you may wish to throw an extra tarp over it and fix it down with tent pegs.
If you have a favorite spot that you like to camp but it’s always crowded try camping in the wintertime. There are very few people who will camp in the cold so you may just find your spot quiet and relaxing! So if you like peace and quiet with not a lot of other enthusiasts coming out to your favorite spots, and then choosing to set up your camping out location in the winter will work perfect for you. Retailers will often have special deals in the slower winter months, so waiting to buy your camping gear until you are ready to go will not be a problem for you. So go out this wintertime and every wintertime and enjoy the passive bliss of nature.
posted by Extreme Elk Hunting on Feb 26
Red Elk, an inter-tribal medicine man, speaks of the great Thunderbirds. www.redelk.org
posted by Extreme Elk Hunting on Feb 26
Arizona Elk filmed by Darr Colburn jayscottoutdoors.blogspot.com and www.youtube.com
posted by Extreme Elk Hunting on Feb 24
These bucks were taken in the Wind River Range near Pinedale Wyoming. They are Crazy HUGE!!!
posted by Extreme Elk Hunting on Feb 24
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The wild, wild West is knocking on north Phoenix’s doorsteps for five straight days at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. More than 600+ men, women and juniors with names like Blackjack Zak, Nine Toe Joe, Lightnin’ Rick, Holden A. Grudge, Sixgun Shorty, Evil Roy, Holy Terror, and Wicked Felina will be dressed from head-to-toe in old West cowboy getups, slinging single action revolvers, lever action rifles and old time shotguns. Once again, the Arizona Territorial Company of Rough Riders will host the 19th annual National Championship of Cowboy Action Shooting for the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS), Feb. 24-28 and the public is invited to take in this crowd-pleasing spectacle. Daily event hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. except on Sunday, which is 8 a.m. to noon. Admission is free, but a $5 parking fee will be collected. The competitions are also staged in the nostalgic Old West style including western facades of old forts, and salons transporting participants and spectators back in time to the early 19th Century. In timed events, shooters test their skills shooting at steel targets, that give off a resounding “clang” when hit. Spectators will get the look and feel of the merchants of old through vendors purveying everything from period clothing to antiques and reproductions, and displays of period militaria. Entertainment will be readily available in the form of a number of singers, cowboy bands, trick roping, and various other forms of cowboy entertainment. Varieties of food services are also available. Proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to the Wounded Warriors Project. This incredible organization’s purpose is to help severely injured members of our armed forces aid and assist each other, and to provide unique direct programs and services to meet the needs of severely injured service members. While in the shooting areas, spectators will be required to wear eye protection (sunglasses and corrective glasses are acceptable) and ear protection is strongly suggested, especially for children. The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is located in north Phoenix on Carefree Highway just west of I-17 (Exit 223). Y’all come out now, ya hear. For all you city-slicker media folks: For photos, video or interview arrangements during the event, contact Dan Wohleen, aka “Parson Swede” at (602) 318-8877. For more information about Winter Range, visit www.winterrange.com. To learn more about the Ben Avery Shooting Facility and the Arizona Game and Fish Department, visit www.azgfd.gov. |
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posted by Extreme Elk Hunting on Feb 24
New in 2009 – Michael Waddell, Nick Mundt & Travis “T-Bone” Turner star in this new Outdoor Channel series Bone Collector. In this clip from the show, Nick Mundt and Michael Waddell are hunting elk. For more information on Bone Collector visit: www.outdoorchannel.com “The culture I stand for is sometimes lost into today’s society, when in fact society was built on the culture of The Hunter. A hunter is more than a predator; a hunter is a provider…a caretaker…a leader. I will never make excuses for who I am… It’s the way I was born… I’m a hunter… A Bone Collector!!!”
posted by Extreme Elk Hunting on Feb 24
Camping is fantastic for the whole family but be aware of the risks and take steps to look after yourself and your family. Remember the following facts to keep safety 1st while you are on your next camping out adventure.
When you initially get to your camping spot, spend a while and look the area over. Particular care needs to be taken and you will also have to look out for broken glass and few other scrap materials that could cause problem. You should treat your camping site as you would your own home, but don’t be stunned if not everyone is as considerate as you are. When camping out the next thing that is to be done before setting up the camp is to clean the camping site. In order to avoid injuries, an effort should be made to guarantee that no projecting sticks etc., are present that could potentially cause someone to trip on them. It’s important to keep your camp site neat and clean to head off avertable accidents.
Before you go camping make sure that you check to see if the place you are going to be camping out in has any limitations on campfires. If the weather circumstances and lack of rain have made your camping out location dry, you may find that there are restrictions in using campfires. The limitations are put in place to try to help prevent forest fires. When it’s windy you may prefer to avoid a campfire as the wind can make the fire to spread fast to different areas of your campground. Make sure to always keep water handy to douse the flame and never go to bed without burying the fire first otherwise a camping out trip can quickly get out of control if you don’t practice fire safety.
Drink lots of liquids and take a emergency first aid kit along when you go camping. It’s also a good idea to find out if there is anything you have an allergy to, such as bee stings. You don’t want to learn that you’re allergic to a bee sting when you’re a good distance away from the nearest hospital. If you do have serious allergies or allergic reactions, such as those to bee stings for instance, be sure to constantly carry your medication with you. Be equipped in advance for any noxious plants or life-threatening creatures that may be found in your camping location so you can deal with them if necessary.
Camping can be a time for creating memories and having fun. A carefree experience will probably be reliant on distinct good safety procedures. Make a point to keep safety first and your excursion will go off without a hitch!
posted by Extreme Elk Hunting on Feb 24
Camping out in the winter has its own special aspects that will make you think of camping out in a entire different way. To experience camping out in the wintertime, take all the warmest down clothing, quality tent, and lots of camping type food.
If your preferred campground is in a remote place, you can enjoy the experience even more by snow shoeing into camp. With this you get a biger foot surface area and that will help you to move around easily on the snow. You might also try making the excursion to your chosen camping out spot using cross-country skis.
If you are camping in the winter opposed to camping in the spring, summertime or early fall you may see creatures with slightly unique coats. Camping out in the same spot each time, regardless what the season will give you a diversity in scene because of natures seasonal changes. Not only will trees drop all their leaves, but you will notice birds that stick around your camping out ground when it is cold in the wintertime time.
To make wintertime adventurers more fantastic you will need to make sure you are able to remain warm. Keep warm in the winter months with warm clothes, warming underclothes, and woollen gloves and warm woollen socks. When packing don’t forget to take things that will keep you warm like a stocking hat and hand heaters. If you choose to use a lamp oil heater on the inside of your tent, it is imperative that you place it away from anything which could catch fire. The center of the tent is normally a good spot. There are also numerous other types of heaters that your retail merchant will be able to tell you about. When you camp during the wintertime months, make sure to take a sleeping bag that has a temperature rating high enough to keep you warm.
It might be a good idea for you to warm your clothes inside your sleeping bag before putting them on. The majority of tents do not hold in warmth for long periods because they need to have good ventilation. Throw an extra tarpaulin over the tent and secure in with tent pegs to make the heat stay in the tent a bit longer.
You will find that fewer individuals end up camping in the winter, so you will most likely find your favorite place not only available but also very peaceful and still! If you want to be in peace and concealed from other campers, camping out in the winter might be the right choice. Retailers will often have special deals in the slower wintertime months, so waiting to buy your camping gear until you are ready to go will not be a problem for you. Starting this year, make it a tradition to spend some time camping out out and enjoying the splendors of nature.
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