Tips for Preparing for Archery Season

By Glen Wunderlich

The recent hot and dry weather is not what we ordered, having spent countless hours in the field planting wildlife food plots.  The tiny brassica sprouts are evident, but seem to be in a state of suspension, getting their only moisture from morning dew.  It’s enough to keep them alive, but that’s about it.  With fingers crossed, it’s time to move on to things we can control in the final month of preparations before the start of archery deer season.

Practice:  Who doesn’t know to fling arrows at targets?  But, it’s how we practice that may make the difference between tenderloins and tears.  Here are a few suggestions. Read more

Bushnell Tactical Adds Four New Models to Extended Range Riflescope Series

Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced the next generation of its Elite Tactical 3.5-21x 50mm extended range riflescope (ERS). The scope, part of the Bushnell Elite Tactical ERS series, is designed for fast and accurate target acquisition and available with three reticle options: Horus H59 or TreMoR2 and the G2DMR. Read more

Browning’s AB3 bolt-action rifle

Morgan, UT- For 2013 Browning is pleased to announce the introduction of the AB3 bolt-action rifle.  Built to be an accurate and value priced rifle, the AB3 will retail for $599.99.  For 2013, the AB3 will be available in a Composite Stalker model in four different calibers.

 

Browning AB3 Bolt Action RIfle

 

The new AB3 features a bolt lock override button that allows shooters to unload the firearm while leaving the top-tang safety in the on safe position. The steel receiver has a matte blue finish and is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. A free floating, hand chambered barrel with target crown is featured. The AB3 also has a removable box magazine. Read more

Oklahoma Coyote Control with Highly Trained Decoy Dogs

By Glen Wunderlich

When John Glynn goes hunting, he means business.  He and his decoy dogs, Nuts and Scrap, are the primary protectors of 1800 head of cattle in S.E. Oklahoma, which roam freely on his 10,000 acres.  So do the coyotes.  Lots of them.

John manages his livestock so that his cows give birth at the same time.  And, with myriad calves being born simultaneously, the coyotes can smell the “dinner bell”.  Most of the time, however, they’re coming for the afterbirth.  But, sometimes they’ll tear a newborn calf to shreds before it hits the ground.  He’ll lose about 200 calves with some 25 to 30 percent related to predation.  And, at a future value of over $1000 per animal, that’s bad business. 

And, that’s why he and his two dogs work as a team.  Read more

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