Fear Not the Plot!

So-called “candy crops” like oats, winter peas, or brassicas (beets, rapes, turnips, etc.) are highly attractive and palatable to deer, and are great choices for hunting plots. Jason Campbell photo.

Planning your first wildlife food plot? Follow a few key steps for food plot success.

By Josh Lantz

Few hunters have degrees in horticulture. So when the average deer hunter decides it’s time to up his or her game by putting in a food plot, the process can seem overwhelming.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Follow a few key steps for food plot success. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Meprolight R4E Optimized Duty Sight


Meprolight, manufacturer of the finest night sights and optics joined forces with two decorated U.S. Special Forces soldiers with years of experience in counter-terrorism units and instruction at the most elite special ops schools in the military to develop the tritium powered combat sight for handguns— the R4E. The Optimized Duty Sight is currently available for all Glocks with versions for other pistol models expected to arrive in the near future. This tritium-powered duty sight is ideal for all lighting conditions. The R4E has improved first-round hit probability and can improve your overall shooting, here’s how! Read more
Optics

2016 Southwest Nationals Long Range underway


Competitors taking best shot at BASF’s 1,000-yard rangePHOENIX , AZ – — More than 350 long-range recreational shooters from the U.S. and several foreign nations will be competing through Sunday at the 2016 Southwest Nationals Long Range at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in north Phoenix.

It’s world-class shooting at a world-class facility. The Arizona Game and Fish Department built the 1,000-yard range, featuring 100 shooting stations, well-maintained firing lines and additional wind flags, to provide a first-class recreational shooting experience. A year ago, California-based Berger Bullets donated a new multipurpose building, while Nightforce Optics paid for the expansion of the parking area. Desert Sharpshooters Rifle Club hosts the event. Read more

Firearms

Burris Introduces New Modular Adjustment Dial System


GREELEY, Colo. — For 2016, Burris Optics has developed the new Modular Adjustment Dial (M.A.D.) System, allowing shooting enthusiasts to choose from competition-style exposed knobs or capped knobs on both windage and elevation adjustments in any combination they desire.The complete windage and elevation turret adjustment system on select XTR II™ and Veracity® models has been re-engineered to accept the M.A.D. System knobs. Read more
Optics

Onslaught is First ATV In Bad Boy Line


AUGUSTA, GA — Bad Boy® charges into the ATV market with the Onslaught™ 550 4×4, a mid-size four-wheeler designed to dominate a challenging trail or attack a long day of hard work.The new Onslaught ATV features independent double A-arm front and rear suspension to enhance rider comfort as well as handling and maneuverability. An industry-leading 12 inches of ground clearance allows Onslaught to move over terrain freely and easily.

A liquid-cooled 503cc engine with electronic fuel injection (EFI) delivers all the 4×4 power needed for challenging off-road rides or chores. Electronic power steering (EPS) is available to further ease the vehicle’s handling.

Two models are offered: Onslaught 550 4×4 EFI and the Onslaught 550 4×4 EFI EPS with electronic power steering. Both models are available in black or olive green, with Realtree Xtra® camouflage and premium wheels offered as factory-installed options on EPS-equipped vehicles. Read more

General

Online Video: Prescribed Fire: The Number One Tool For Better Hunting

The GrowingDeer.tv team is busy with what is probably the number one way to make most hunting properties more attractive to deer and turkey. Watch as they prepare to manage timber and native grass using prescribed fire. Plus: the team shares their new practice techniques for bow hunting turkeys. Stay tuned to the end for new details about the Spring Field Day event on April 1 – 2 at The Proving Grounds. For more information or to register go to this link: http://www.growingdeer.tv/view/jsk0 Read more

Wildlife

Wilson Combat/Beretta 92G Compact Carry


New for 2016, the Wilson Combat/Beretta 92G Compact Carry features sought after custom Beretta parts and features, specially selected by Bill Wilson to enhance performance as a concealed carry pistol.

Some features of the limited Italian production Wilson Combat/Beretta 92G Compact Carry include steel ambidextrous decocker-only levers, a checkered compact frame with rounded trigger guard, beveled magazine well and Wilson Combat G-10 grips. A steel guide rod and extended steel magazine catch improve handling while the match-grade, blackened stainless barrel with recessed target crown ensures match-grade accuracy. The 92G Compact Carry also features a 16# hammer spring for lighter trigger pull weight, a white dot integral front sight and a Wilson Combat rear battlesight. Read more

Firearms

Clean Bird Feeders Help Keep Birds Healthy


MONTPELIER, Vt. –Vermont Fish & Wildlife says if you are feeding birds that it’s important to clean those feeders on a regular basis so your feathered visitors don’t become sick.”Feeding birds in the winter is a source of great enjoyment for bird enthusiasts, but it can also cause diseases to spread quickly among wild birds,” says John Buck, the state’s lead biologist on migratory birds. “It is critical to clean those birdfeeders at least once a month in order to prevent a buildup of harmful pathogens.”

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites can cause diseases such as aspergillosis, salmonella, avian pox, trichomoniasis, andconjunctivitis. Species commonly affected by bird feeder diseases are redpolls, pine siskins, goldfinches, sparrows, and cardinals.

Buck recommends using a solution of one part bleach to nine parts hot water to kill bacteria. Hot water with unscented dish detergent also does an excellent job. Wear rubber gloves to avoid any contamination. Be sure to clean inside and outside surfaces. Bottle brushes work well in tube feeders. Read more

Wildlife

Idaho Completes Lolo Wolf Control Action


Idaho Fish and Game, with assistance from USDA Wildlife Services, has completed wolf control actions in northern Idaho’s Lolo elk zone to improve elk survival in the area.Predation impacts to elk calf and cow survival is the primary factor limiting recovery of the Lolo elk population.

Using a helicopter, Wildlife Services agents killed 20 wolves during the operation, which started last week. The operation is consistent with Fish and Game’s Elk Management Plan and Lolo Predation Management Plan.

The control operation was paid for using Fish and Game license dollars transferred to the Idaho Wolf Depredation Control Board, created by the Idaho Legislature in 2014. Read more

Wildlife

Federal Premium Showcases New 3rd Degree 20-Gauge Turkey Loads at NWTF Sport Show


ANOKA, MN – New 3rd Degree 20-gauge turkey loads from Federal Premium will be on display at the 40th Annual National Wild Turkey (NWTF) Convention & Sport Show at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, February 11-14. Attendees are encouraged to stop by the Federal Premium booth to learn more about this versatile turkey ammunition.In addition, a 3rd Degree rebate program is currently underway. With the purchase of any two boxes of 3rd Degree, consumers can receive a free Federal Premium edition Primos pot call. Purchase must be made between January 15, 2016 and May 31, 2016. Learn more at: http://www.federalpremium.com/news/promotions_rebates.aspx. Read more
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