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Can You Tell from the Tracks Whether the Deer Is Walking or Running? Dr. Keith Causey, a retired professor of wildlife science at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., says, “Usually you can tell whether a deer is walking or running by the distance between the tracks, as well as whether the toes are spread on the impact from running.” AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS PERSONAL NEWS FOR [email protected] NOV 11, 2010 07:33P.M. Truth and Fiction About Deer Tracks J. Wayne Fears 1
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12 November 2010 Today’s Tabbloid PERSONAL NEWS FOR [email protected] 1 AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS Truth and Fiction About Deer Tracks NOV 11, 2010 07:33P.M. Truth and Fiction About Deer Tracks by J. Wayne Fears J. Wayne Fears Pottstown PA --(Ammoland.com)- Because so much misinformation exists about deer tracks and what information they can communicate, I’ve talked to wildlife biologists and avid deer hunters to learn the truth about deer tracks. Can You Tell the Sex of a Deer by Its Track? “The only sure way to know if a deer track you’ve found is that of a buck or a doe is to see that animal standing in its track,” Dr. Bob Sheppard of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, an avid bowhunter and bowhunting instructor, says. Although most wildlife scientists agree with Sheppard, Bob Zaiglin, a certified wildlife biologist in Texas, explains that, “Knowing the lay of the land is more important to bagging a buck than seeing deer tracks. But some experienced hunters can distinguish a buck by the size of the track and more importantly by the spread of the feet.” Joe Hamilton, a certified wildlife biologist, QDMA’s (Quality Deer Management Association) founder and the organization’s Director of Education for the South, believes that, “In much of the East, when a hunter spots a big track on the ground, more than likely he’s looking at the track of a large doe. In many areas, the does are allowed to live longer than the bucks, become bigger as they get older and make larger tracks. However, in regions with snow, sand and/or mud, the buck may drag his feet and/or make deeper tracks.” Dr. Harry Jacobson, retired professor emeritus of Wildlife and Fisheries at Mississippi State University, states that, “If the tracks are very large, then a good chance exists that the tracks may have been made by a buck. But generally speaking, determining the sex of deer from tracks is very difficult.” Truth and Fiction About Deer Tracks Can Does Have Bigger Tracks Than Bucks? According to Dr. Jacobson, sometimes deer populations are so badly managed that hunting pressure eliminates a large majority of the bucks, whereas the does are treated like the sacred cows of India, allowed to put on heavier body weights and reach much-older-age classes than the bucks do. “That’s why often a doe’s track will be bigger than a buck’s track in places where the deer herd contains does that are older than the bucks.” Can You Tell the Weight and/or Physical Condition of a Deer by Its Track? Charles DeYoung, a research scientist and professor emeritus at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, mentions that you can note some general characteristics about deer, if you see their tracks side by side, particularly if one track is a fawn’s and the other a buck’s. But, “Generally you can’t determine this, unless you’re an Apache.” Can You Tell from the Tracks Whether the Deer Is Walking or Running? Dr. Keith Causey, a retired professor of wildlife science at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., says, “Usually you can tell whether a deer is walking or running by the distance between the tracks, as well as whether the toes are spread on the impact from running.”
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Truth and Fiction About DeerTracksNOV 11, 2010 07:33P.M.

Truth and Fiction About Deer Tracks

by J. Wayne Fears

J. Wayne Fears

Pottstown PA --(Ammoland.com)- Because so much misinformation

exists about deer tracks and what information they can communicate,

I’ve talked to wildlife biologists and avid deer hunters to learn the truth

about deer tracks.

Can You Tell the Sex of a Deer by Its Track?

“The only sure way to know if a deer track you’ve found is that of a buck

or a doe is to see that animal standing in its track,” Dr. Bob Sheppard of

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, an avid bowhunter and bowhunting instructor,

says.

Although most wildlife scientists agree with Sheppard, Bob Zaiglin, a

certified wildlife biologist in Texas, explains that, “Knowing the lay of the

land is more important to bagging a buck than seeing deer tracks. But

some experienced hunters can distinguish a buck by the size of the track

and more importantly by the spread of the feet.” Joe Hamilton, a

certified wildlife biologist, QDMA’s (Quality Deer Management

Association) founder and the organization’s Director of Education for the

South, believes that, “In much of the East, when a hunter spots a big

track on the ground, more than likely he’s looking at the track of a large

doe. In many areas, the does are allowed to live longer than the bucks,

become bigger as they get older and make larger tracks.

However, in regions with snow, sand and/or mud, the buck may drag his

feet and/or make deeper tracks.” Dr. Harry Jacobson, retired professor

emeritus of Wildlife and Fisheries at Mississippi State University, states

that, “If the tracks are very large, then a good chance exists that the

tracks may have been made by a buck. But generally speaking,

determining the sex of deer from tracks is very difficult.”

Truth and Fiction About Deer Tracks

Can Does Have Bigger Tracks Than Bucks?

According to Dr. Jacobson, sometimes deer populations are so badly

managed that hunting pressure eliminates a large majority of the bucks,

whereas the does are treated like the sacred cows of India, allowed to put

on heavier body weights and reach much-older-age classes than the

bucks do. “That’s why often a doe’s track will be bigger than a buck’s

track in places where the deer herd contains does that are older than the

bucks.”

Can You Tell the Weight and/or Physical Condition of a Deer

by Its Track?

Charles DeYoung, a research scientist and professor emeritus at Texas

A&M University-Kingsville, mentions that you can note some general

characteristics about deer, if you see their tracks side by side, particularly

if one track is a fawn’s and the other a buck’s. But, “Generally you can’t

determine this, unless you’re an Apache.”

Can You Tell from the Tracks Whether the Deer Is Walking or

Running?

Dr. Keith Causey, a retired professor of wildlife science at Auburn

University in Auburn, Ala., says, “Usually you can tell whether a deer is

walking or running by the distance between the tracks, as well as

whether the toes are spread on the impact from running.”

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Does Seeing the Dew Claws as Part of the Track Indicate a

Buck Has Made It?

Horace Gore, a long-time wildlife biologist, answers this question with,

“No. Often the size of the animal and the medium the track is being

placed in will determine the depth of the print and whether or not a dew

claw is apparent in the print. In soft mud or clay, even the track of

yearling deer may reveal a dew claw. In a freshly-plowed field, the print

of a dew claw can be present as part of the track. However, a very-large

buck walking across rock or hard clay may not leave a big track at all or a

dew claw print in the track.”

Why Is Finding a Deer Trail with Tracks in Both Directions

Important to Your Success?

Dr. Sheppard has learned that finding a trail with tracks going in both

directions often signals he’s at a deer hot spot. “One of the best places to

find this type of trail is in a funnel region where the terrain is necked-

down by two-different types of converging habitats. Deer will move back

and forth along this trail all day to get from one section of woods to the

other part of the woods.” Horace Gore mentions that, “A trail like this

means the deer probably are going to a food supply and coming back to a

bedding ground. If the tracks only are going one way, then you don’t

necessarily know what the deer are doing.”

How Important Is Locating Deer Tracks to a Successful

Hunting Plan?

“Obviously, you want to see some deer tracks to reassure yourself

psychologically that there are deer around,” Zaiglin mentions. “But on

many places with dry, rocky terrain, like southern Texas and Mexico, you

won’t see any tracks, even though plenty of deer may be in an area.” Gore

believes tracks can be very important to a deer hunter’s scouting

successfully. “If you’re scouting a spot looking for trails and deer sign but

don’t find any tracks, probably no deer are in the region.”

Can You Identify the Track of a Deer and Continue to Hunt

That Same Deer from Its Track?

Gore is skeptical about a hunter’s ability to determine that one particular

track has been made by the same deer year after year. “If the deer’s track

is exceptionally big, you may be able to say year after year that the same

deer has made the track. But the deer will have to be an unusually large

track.”

The main function deer tracks perform is to notify you that a deer has

walked through a place at some time in the past. Discovering deer tracks

is no guarantee the same deer will walk back through that region again.

Generally deer tracks do not tell you the sex or the size of the deer.

To learn more about deer and their habits, go to

www.jwaynefearsbrand.com, and see information about my “Deer

Hunter’s Pocket Reference” book.

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Handgunner Celebrates 35Years Of ExcellenceNOV 11, 2010 07:08P.M.

Handgunner Celebrates 35 Years Of Excellence

American Handgunner Celebrates 35 Years Of Excellence

American Handgunner Magazine

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- American Handgunner’s

January/February issue hits the stands as the first in a series of six

celebrating the magazine’s 35th Anniversary. This action packed issue

features Springfield’s .45 XDm.

The anxiously awaited addition to the popular XD Series has a 4.5″

barrel and has upgrades in finish, CNC cuts, grip sizing spacers along

with other exciting new additions.

Handgunner’s own Clint Smith writes, “Our early test gun

showed the fit and finish we’ve come to expect from the XD

series, and the XDm in particular. It felt solid in the hand,

and the enhanced ergonomics of the grip-profile was

immediately apparent.”

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The XDm also features a metal magazine that holds 13 rounds and a

“plus-one” 14th round.

“I like the metal magazine and have never had an issue with

them in either my XD or the new XDm while firing or testing

it. All the XD series guns I’ve had have been solidly reliable,”

notes Smith.

In this issue, Mike “Duke” Venturino takes a look at the usefulness of Big

Bore Snubbies in the feature article, “Big Bore Snubbies: Brawny carry

guns—or a big waste of time?” Duke got S&W Models 627, 657 and 629

from the S&W Preformance Center and put them to the test.

“In my opinion barrels will differ more individually in regards

to accuracy than they will because of lengths. What does

suffer, is the shooter’s ability to actually hit with them

because of reduced sight radius,” writes Duke.

Duke also comments on how the short barrel affects velocity

saying, “In a nutshell, velocity loss can vary from

inconsequential to extreme. The key factor is what the

ammunition is meant to do in the first place.”

To read Duke’s full review of the Big Bore Snubbies, see our

January/February issue.

Also, don’t forget to check out this months American Handgunner

Handgun of the Month giveaway, the Para-Ordnance Package, featuring

Para’s PXT Hi-Cap Single Action Limited S14. Also included as a sweet

bonus is an “Urban Tactical” folder from George Tichbourn, LockSAF’s

PBS-001 Biometric Safe, and the Thunder Ranch Defensive Firearms

video. January/February’s giveaway is valued at more than $2,000. To

enter, for all contest rules or to purchase a copy of American

Handgunner, visit www.americanhandgunner.com.

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CZ 455 American Switch BarrelRifle in 22 LR & 17 HMRNOV 11, 2010 06:53P.M.

CZ 455 American Switch Barrel Rifle in 22 LR & 17 HMR

CZ 455 American Switch Barrel Rifle in 22 LR & 17 HMR

CZ USA Firearms

Kansas City, KS --(Ammoland.com)- The CZ 455 American Combo

Package is now available from CZ-USA. The package features the new CZ

455 in .22LR and a .17 HMR barrel along with everything you need to

make the caliber change.

The CZ 455 eliminates the need to spend the extra expense on a second

rifle when you want to add another quality shooter to your rimfire

battery.

The new CZ 455 is the next generation of the CZ bolt action rimfire. The

455 model will eventually consolidate all of the receivers currently used

in the 452 line into one common platform. This combined with the new

interchangeable barrel system of the CZ 455 will allow the user to easily

change the stock configuration as well as the caliber of their rifle.

The 455 retains the accuracy and quality of the adjustable trigger,

hammer forged barrel and billet machined receiver from the CZ 452.

Improvements that the 455 brings include new manufacturing

technology and tighter tolerances for improved accuracy and smoother

operation.

The American model is the first to see the benefits of the change from

452 to 455. One 5 round magazine is included for each caliber as are both

wrenches required to switch calibers.

• Item #2120 CZ 455 American Combo cal .22 LR with .17 HMR

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replacement bbl $531

About:

CZ products are imported exclusively by CZ-USA, a wholly owned

subsidiary of the parent company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod,

(CZUB) of the Czech Republic. All distribution, warranty work and repair

work is located in the Kansas City KS. Location, along with a well stocked

parts department. Factory trained Sales staff and warranty repair

personnel are available to assist you. We look forward to providing you

with the quality, value and service you deserve. Visit: www.cz-usa.com

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CZ 455 Lux Bolt Action Rifle in22LR & 22WMRNOV 11, 2010 06:44P.M.

CZ 455 Lux Bolt Action Rifle in 22LR & 22WMR

CZ 455 Lux Bolt Action Rifle in 22LR & 22WMR

CZ USA Firearms

Kansas City, KS --(Ammoland.com)- The new CZ 455 is the next

generation of the CZ bolt action rimfire.

The 455 model will eventually consolidate all of the receivers currently

used in the 452 line into one common platform.

This combined with the new interchangeable barrel system of the CZ 455

will allow the user to easily change the stock configuration as well as the

caliber of their rifle.

The 455 retains the accuracy and quality of the adjustable trigger,

hammer forged barrel and billet machined receiver from the CZ 452.

Improvements that the 455 brings include new manufacturing

technology and tighter tolerances for improved accuracy and smoother

operation.

The Lux model features adjustable iron sights and the “Lux” pattern

stock that is designed to excel when used with open sights.

The 455 Lux comes with a 5 round magazine.

Item # and Suggested Retail Price:

• 02101 CZ 455 Lux cal. 22 LR, 5-round magazine $420

• 02102 CZ 455 Lux cal. 22 WMR, 5-round magazine $448

About:

CZ products are imported exclusively by CZ-USA, a wholly owned

subsidiary of the parent company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod,

(CZUB) of the Czech Republic. All distribution, warranty work and repair

work is located in the Kansas City KS. Location, along with a well stocked

parts department. Factory trained Sales staff and warranty repair

personnel are available to assist you. We look forward to providing you

with the quality, value and service you deserve. Visit: www.cz-usa.com

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Armalite & Geneseo, IllinoisMarks Veterans Day 2010NOV 11, 2010 03:59P.M.

Armalite & Geneseo, Illinois Marks Veterans Day 2010

Armalite & Geneseo, Illinois Marks Veterans Day 2010

ArmaLite Inc

Geneseo, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- Geneseo, Illinois the home town of

Armalite Arms Inc, is quite small… just over 6,000 people live here.

But, each year, this small town makes a big city effort to mark Veterans

Day and to honor our local veterans. Just after dawn, volunteers put out

nearly 650 flags in the city park. Each flag is in memory of a local

veteran. This year there are seven new flags. For the last several years,

bad weather has prevented a full display of these honored flags. This year

all the flags were put on display.

When their task is done, there is hot coffee and pastries waiting for the

volunteers at the nearby VFW post. The ladies of the Geneseo Women’s

Club are up before dawn to make sure the treats are ready.

As the flags quietly mark the day, ceremonies are held inside the VFW

post. Prayers are said, there is a guest speaker and a light lunch. Outside

the post, saluting gunfire comes from uniformed vets.

By late afternoon the flags are taken down, rolled up and put in special

cases to be stored away. With the luck of more good weather, the flags

will re-appear on Memorial Day.

Armalite & Geneseo, Illinois Marks Veterans Day 2010

Arthur Steadman ArmaLite, Inc. Communications Director

AR STANDS FOR ARMALITE

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ArmaLite has one of the broadest product lines in the firearms industry.

We manufacture and sell semiautomatic rifles in a variety of calibers

including 5.56mm and 7.62mm, long range super-accurate bolt action

rifles in calibers including .308 Winchester, 300 Winchester, 338 Lapua,

and 50 BMG, and classic 9mm pistols. Visit: www.armalite.com

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Wolf Policy Negotiations are aRuseNOV 11, 2010 03:21P.M.

Wolf Policy Negotiations are a Ruse – we need Wolf Control

Letters to the AmmoLand Editor: Got something on your mind? Let us

know and you can see it here.

Manasquan, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Greetings from Montana.

In a recent article about Wyoming joining Montana and Idaho to

negotiate about wolves, be advised that the sentiment in Montana and

Idaho is not all as it has been held out to be.

There are LOTs of citizens, hunters and landowners in Montana who are

absolutely fed up to the gills with our Department of Fish, Wildlife and

Parks’ tolerance of wolves, total agree-ability to do whatever the feds

want about wolves, and outright complicity with the feds and sometimes

illegal acts done in the process of foisting wolves on Montana.

Throughout this fiasco, FWP has minimized and dramatically

downplayed current and future impact of wolves, especially on game

populations. Their position on wolf impact all along has been so

disingenuous and so incorrect as to qualify as deceit rather than innocent

mistake.

Administrators have actually ordered FWP personnel to silence about

wolf impact on game populations. The people of Montana are angry,

almost beyond measure, at our state wildlife agency for having so readily

sold Montana citizens down the river over wolves.

People in Idaho feel the same, or even more strongly.

And, FYI, there are many of us who bless Wyoming for having held out

on wolf management to prevent the acceptance of an area-wide wolf

management practice that would favor wolf-lovers at the expense of

hunters, stockgrowers and others.

This is definitely not the picture usually presented – that Montana and

Idaho are smugly happy with the status quo and blame evil Wyoming for

blocking progress to making overpopulation of wolves a permanent

institution here.

In order to radically alter the status quo, I wrote a bill that was

introduced into the 2009 Montana legislative session, SB 183, that would

have forcibly wrested control of wolves out of federal hands, and the

hands of our FWP, and placed wolves under stern management

according to the will of the Legislature (FWP not only has NOT sought

permission from the Legislature for its wolf policy and practices, it has

actually outright ignored legislative direction).

An Idaho clone of that same bill was introduced in the Idaho Legislature

in 2009. That bill didn’t pass in 2009. We fell three votes short in the

Senate. However, we will be back with that bill in 2011, introduced again

by Senator Joe Balyeat (R-Bozeman). With substantially improved public

sentiment (improved for state control of wolves), I believe we can get this

bill passed.

About the three states hiring an attorney to “negotiate” with the USFWS,

I believe that is a ploy invented to help persuade the Montana

Legislature to not pass the 2011 version of SB 183 (no bill number yet for

2011). Heck, the feds know that the wolf train wreck can no longer be

camouflaged. They definitely do not want to be seen as having their hand

on the throttle of the train when it comes completely off the tracks. They

want out, right now. So, there’s nothing for them to “negotiate.” Even if

something reasonable could be negotiated with the USFWS, the results

of that negotiation would and could not bind the federal courts or those

suing to allow the wolf rampage to continue unabated.

So, there is zero potential benefit to the three states negotiation with the

USFWS, EXCEPT that Montana and Idaho wildlife managers can warn

their legislatures to hold off on corrective legislation while “delicate

negotiations” are in progress to magically solve the entire wolf problem.

Ditto for the secret (and thereby illegal in Montana) negotiations that

are rumored to be going on between state wildlife agencies and

Defenders of Wildlife and EarthJustice, the plaintiffs in the pending suit

to block wolf delisting. Absolutely nothing binding can come from any

such negotiations. They are designed only to give state wildlife

administrators a reason to ask state legislatures to hold off on stronger

legislative medicine while the wildlife agencies continue to cooperate

with the stall tactics that are an ongoing win for the wolf advocates.

Negotiations are a ruse – just another tactic to stall any real

solution while wolves put an end to hunting.

Gary Marbut, president

Montana Shooting Sports Association

http://www.mtssa.org

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Alpen Scopes & Optics To beFeatured at QUWF ChapterBanquetsNOV 11, 2010 03:11P.M.

Alpen Scopes & Optics To be Featured at QUWF Chapter

Banquets

Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation

Buffalo, Missouri --(Ammoland.com)- Finding the right high quality

hunting and outdoor products is a challenge in itself, combining that

with good people who are involved in our industry and get the

conservation message is what we are always looking for,” states Craig A.

Alderman, of Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc (QUWF).

“QUWF found a great fit, we are announcing today the

partnership with Alpen Optics, an award winning line of

optics products, with QUWF and our chapters. Alpen Optics

is stepping up to assist our chapters and members to provide

products our members and event attendees will be excited to

see, use and own. There-by raising needed dollars for habitat

and wildlife recovery coast to coast, ” explains Alderman. “It

is partners like Alpen that are making it possible to “Turn

-The -Dirt” for all upland wildlife,” Craig Emphasizes.

“Without great wildlife habitat conservation efforts, our entire industry

would be non-existent, at Alpen Optics, we are dedicated to helping

preserve the forests and fields of private and public hunting grounds

with QUWF and their chapters nationwide”, states Vickie Gardner, Vice

President of Alpen Optics.

“Turning-The Dirt” takes a direct passion from within one’s soul, a love

of our natural surroundings and the outreach to let our youth and young

adults understand the lifestyle needed to preserve this tremendous

outdoor privilege we have. QUWF has that passion and with Alpen

Optics, we will make a difference,” declares Vickie.

Alpenoptics.com

Alpen Optics has a line of more than 70 products and accessories backed

by a limited factory lifetime warranty. The line of binoculars, rifle scopes,

spotting scopes and sporting accessories has been recognized with “Best

of Test” awards from Field and Stream magazine and Outdoor Life’s

“Great Buy” winner. Whether your bird watching, sighting in, hunting ,

spotting mortars in Afghanistan or at your favorite sporting event, Alpen

Optics has the right product for your needs and now, expands its support

with habitat restoration as a company goal, the first optic company to

take active hands on leadership to multi-specie upland wildlife habitat

and population restoration.

About:

Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc.™, a tax exempt 501(c)(3)

conservation organization, was formed to serve its members and

chapters nationwide, providing a strong local source of habitat focus on

quail and upland wildlife and population recovery. Millions of dollars of

habitat work have been completed by its members over the years on

thousands of acres of both private and public lands, now that work

continues with a renewed vitality. Our chapters from coast to coast,

provide the grass roots, local habitat work that is making a difference

each and every day. For more information or to join QUWF please visit

our website at www.quwf.net.

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Thermacell’s “Operation: BuzzDown” Gives MosquitoProtection To TroopsNOV 11, 2010 02:55P.M.

Thermacell’s “Operation: Buzz Down” Gives 98% Effective

Mosquito Protection To Troops As Holiday Gift

ThermaCELL

Bedford, MA --(Ammoland.com)- To support American troops

overseas where biting insects are a health risk, ThermaCELL has

launched “Operation: Buzz Down.”

ThermaCELL is the most effective area repellent available for protection

against biting insects and is taking action to protect the health of those

who protect the freedom of U.S. citizens.

ThermaCELL will donate Appliances and Refill Value Packs for products

sold between Veteran’s Day and Christmas Day 2010 and will include a

personal note from the gift-giver.

For every two UPC codes received, ThermaCELL will provide a free gift

pack including an appliance and providing 60 hours of protection to

troops for Christmas 2010 or to troops being deployed during spring

2011 to places where biting insects are a problem, such as Afghanistan.

According to U.S. Army 1st Lt. Emily K. Baker in a recently published

army document *, U.S. Troops are facing a major mosquito and fly

problem in the Middle East, especially in Afghanistan. “We have tons of

flies and mosquitoes … and mosquitoes are so much worse because it’s

harder to see them.” “Mosquitoes and sand flies present a particular

challenge because they can be carriers of vector-borne diseases such as

malaria. There were 29 cases of malaria reported in 2009…”

ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent

“Operation: Buzz Down” specifics:

• From Veteran’s Day (11/11/2010) through Christmas (12/25/2010)

consumers purchase a ThermaCELL Appliance or Lantern either

for themselves or as a present.

• Consumer mails in receipt, UPC code and promotion card (before

1/10/2011) and can write a note to a member of the US Military

wishing them a happy holiday season and thanking them for their

service to the country.

• ThermaCELL will donate an Appliance and Refill Value Pack for

every two UPC codes received and will attach a note from the

consumer. Product will be shipped to the military for dispersal.

Consumers will not be able to designate gift packs for a specific

member of the military.

According to Vice President of Marketing Allegra Lowitt,

“Once we learned U.S. Troops are suffering from mosquito

borne illnesses such as malaria, we created a program to

provide troops with protection from infected insects. Our

troops have given us so much; we would like to do something

to make their deployment safer and more comfortable.”

ThermaCELL, a division of The Schawbel Corporation of Bedford,

Massachusetts, utilizes patented technology to create cordless, portable

appliances powered by replaceable butane cartridges. ThermaCELL

Mosquito Repellent, the award-winning area repellent for outdoor

enthusiasts is up to 98% effective at repelling mosquitoes, black flies and

no-see-ums. For more information on ThermaCELL’s complete line of

products, testimonials, or store locations visit www.thermacell.com or

call 1-8-NO-SKEETERS (866-753-3837).

* Published on September 9, 2010, by U.S. Army 1st Lt. Emily K. Baker,

Task Force Taskmaster executive officer; Official Website of the US Army

(www.army.mil/-news/2010/09/09/44889-preventive-medicine-keeps-

soldiers-in-the-fight/)

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A-Way Outdoors in God’sCountry Moves to SportsmanChannelNOV 11, 2010 02:29P.M.

A-Way Outdoors in God’s Country Moves to Sportsman

Channel

Sportsman Channel

New Berlin, WI --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in

outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is pleased to announce A-Way

Outdoors in God’s Country is moving to the network starting in January,

2011 for 52 weeks.

A-Way Outdoors in God’s Country debuts Tuesday, December 28 at 8:30

a.m. ET with re-airs on Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 12 p.m. EST.

A-Way Outdoors in God’s Country is an award-winning show that’s

heading into its eleventh season on TV with hosts, Fred and Greg Abbas

and Bob Lindquist. “Keeping in close contact with our viewers is a

priority with all of us at Away Outdoors. After speaking with viewers, we

made the decision to go back to Sportsman Channel. All of us are

impressed with their growth and their commitment to viewers and

producers. We look forward to coming back into your homes every

week,” said Greg Abbas.

“We are glad to have A-Way Outdoors join us again on

Sportsman Channel with their top notch production,” said

Jim Seeley, Director of Programming for Sportsman Channel.

“Our viewers have enjoyed their hunts and products because

they make it so any person can successfully enjoy the

outdoors.”

Hunting and fishing has been a way of life for hosts Fred and Greg

Abbas. Fred, (Michigan’s number one all-time trophy whitetail hunter

with the most record book entries), introduced Greg to the outdoors at a

very young age.

Away Hunting Products

Greg is no slouch to the outdoors either. He’s is a six-time Michigan

State Turkey Calling Champion, a two-time Deer Calling and Rattling

Champion, and a professional full-time guide with numerous trophy deer

and turkey entries in the record books. He and his father created their

own hunting tactics they have shared with the public through their

hunting videos and their national seminars for years. A-Way Outdoors

takes the viewer on exciting over-the-shoulder hunting and fishing

adventures from across the U.S., Canada and Africa.

Nature Productions, with producer Blaine Anthony, will

continue to edit A-Way Outdoors. “If you have not had the

chance to catch A-Way Outdoors in the past, you need to tune

in to see the stepped-up production, but yet the same friendly

down-home personalities you’ve loved. It’s been enjoyable to

work with the Abbas’ and we look forward to another great

season,” said Anthony.

Nature Productions also produces The Bear Whisperer (debuting in

2011) and The North American Safari Challenge, formally “Hunting for

the Dream.”

To learn more about A-Way Outdoors in God’s Country or their

products, visit http://awayhunting.com

About Sportsman Channel:

Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital

media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in

the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming

focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities.

Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable

or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in

2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households

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and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted

exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of

outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on

Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl),

become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ sportsmanchannel and

download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

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Sportsman Channel Kicks-off“Show Us Your Buck” FacebookCampaignNOV 11, 2010 02:00P.M.

Sportsman Channel Kicks-off “Show Us Your Buck” Facebook

Campaign

Enter for a chance to have your special photo be seen by thousands of

online fans!

Sportsman Channel Kicks-off “Show Us Your Buck” Facebook Campaign

Sportsman Channel

New York, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in

outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, wants to see your big bucks

this hunting season.

Upload your best shots on Sportsman’s Facebook page

(http://facebook.com/sportsmanchannel) for a chance to win a $25

Cabela’s gift card each week until year’s end.

But wait – there’s more! The winning photo, chosen by the elite

Sportsman staff, will be Sportsman Channel’s Facebook profile picture

for that entire week, seen by thousands of online fans! So instead of

seeing Sportsman Channel’s logo when people log in to the Facebook

page, they’ll see your photo!

Don’t hesitate and start uploading your best buck photos today. When

uploading, include the words “Show us Your Buck” in the title. The only

restriction is Sportsman Channel wants to see your mug with the buck

photo. Photos can be of any size deer, taken any year, and with any

choice of firearm or bow. You can submit as many photos as you wish. If

you don’t win the first week, your photo could still be chosen the

following week. Post your questions on Sportsman’s Facebook wall or

send us an email at [email protected]

And to see big bucks in real action, watch Full Draw Friday Nights on

Sportsman Channel starting at 8 pm EST. The lineup includes:

Limbsaver’s Own the Zone TV, Strickland’s Archery Adventures, Arrow

Affliction, Maximum Archery World Tour, Limbsaver’s Hardcore Pursuit

and Bowhunter TV.

Contest ends December 31, 2010.

About Sportsman Channel:

Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital

media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in

the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming

focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities.

Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable

or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in

2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households

and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted

exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of

outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on

Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl),

become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and

download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore

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Your Right to Hunt & WhyCanada Lynx MattersNOV 11, 2010 01:07P.M.

Your Right to Hunt & Why Canada Lynx Matters

By Jeremry Rine, Associate Director of State Services

U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance

Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- For years you’ve probably been

seeing our press releases talking about the ongoing court battles over the

Canada lynx and trapping in both Maine and Minnesota.

Hopefully, you’ve read our latest release highlighting the victory on the

recent appeal in Maine.

In the most recent case, the Animal Welfare Institute and the Wildlife

Alliance of Maine filed a lawsuit against the Maine Department of Inland

Fisheries and Wildlife requesting an injunction to permanently shut

down trapping in the state. They claimed that Maine’s trapping

regulations allowed for Canada lynx, a species listed as threatened under

the Endangered Species Act (ESA), to be incidentally caught in traps.

Ultimately, the Court ruled that even if lynx were incidentally caught in

traps the antis had to show that accidentally catching a single lynx

“irreparably harmed” the lynx population as a whole. In the end, they

couldn’t do this. Sportsmen won the case and the subsequent appeal.

If you aren’t a trapper in Maine or in Minnesota there is a good chance

that you’ve wondered what the Canada lynx (and the above case) has to

do with you. Why does a lawsuit concerning lynx in Maine matter to a

hunter in Kansas or a fisherman in Florida?

The answer can be boiled down to two words, legal precedent.

Legal precedents are set when courts interpret what the law says, in this

case the ESA. These interpretations are examples for other courts across

the country to follow. On the surface, the lynx cases were a simple attack

on trapping in Maine and Minnesota. However, had the antis won; the

legal precedent set by these cases would have set the stage for much,

much more than just a ban on trapping in those states. Anti-hunting

groups across the nation could have used the case as basis in other courts

to attack hunting, fishing, and trapping.

There are all kinds of ridiculous lawsuits that anti-hunting groups could

dream up if they had set a favorable precedent in the lynx cases.

Perhaps they’d set their sights on pheasant hunters in Kansas claiming

they are “harassing” an endangered species by simply walking through

fields that the species might occupy (harassing an endangered species is

prohibited under the ESA). Maybe they’d seek a fishing ban in Florida

because fishermen could accidentally catch a fish listed as threatened

under the ESA.

The sheer amount of time and money that these groups have spent in

court highlights just how important of a precedent the lynx cases could

have set for them and how dangerous it could have been for sportsmen.

They’re willing to spend years in court and countless dollars on legal fees

because they know that if they get that one precedent-setting win it will

make it that much easier for them to chip away at hunting, fishing, and

trapping in other states.

Fortunately, sportsmen have won the first few rounds in the Lynx

battles. Even so, sportsmen can’t turn a blind eye to what is happening in

other states because, in the end, something that seems too far away to

matter, like the Canada lynx in Maine, could end up playing a pivotal role

in whether or not you get to hunt, fish, and trap in your own backyard

tomorrow.

About:

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and

sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers

and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and

through public education programs. Visit www.ussportsmen.org.

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Winchester Ammunition 2011New Products – Sneak PeakNOV 11, 2010 10:47A.M.

Winchester Ammunition 2011 New Products – Sneak Peak

AmmoLand Gun News

Manasquan, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Here is an insider sneak peak

only for AmmoLand readers of Winchester Ammunition’s new ammo

products for 2011.

We will bring you more on each new item as we get permission from

Winchester Ammunition.

Winchester Ammunition 2011 New Products

Winchester Ammunition 2011 New Products

• For more news about Winchester Ammunition Click Here.

• For more information about Winchester Ammunition products

visit www.winchester.com.

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RMEF Team Honors Soldiers atFort Hood MarathonNOV 11, 2010 10:31A.M.

RMEF Team Honors Soldiers at Fort Hood Marathon

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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- A team of marathoners

representing the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation was among the 3,000

athletes who spent Saturday “running to remember” the deadly attack at

Fort Hood, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2009.

The Fort Hood Run to Remember, which recognized the one-year

anniversary of the tragedy and may become an annual event, was part of

a series of weekend activities at the post designed to honor the fallen,

provide a time of remembrance for the victims and families affected by

the shooting, and support those who were wounded. The event featured

a half-marathon, 5k, one-mile walk, music and entertainment.

The RMEF team dedicated the 13.1-mile half-marathon to the 13 victims

and one unborn child killed in the shooting. But their endeavor also

honored the heroic recovery efforts of a special soldier who survived four

gunshot wounds in the attack —and who still dreams of recovering well

enough to go elk hunting someday.

RMEF “adopted” U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Patrick Zeigler shortly after

the shooting, promising to make his elk-hunting wish come true as soon

as he’s healthy enough to go.

A fully donated and outfitted elk hunt, along with cards, letters and

countless prayers and good wishes have been supplied by RMEF

members and supporters nationwide.

“Our organization has developed a very special relationship with Patrick

and we’re anxious to see him fully recover and eventually experience elk

country and join the fraternity of elk hunters,” said David Allen, RMEF

president and CEO. “We’re humbled at the sacrifices that he and his

family and colleagues have made, and we’re pleased to be able to offer

small but meaningful gestures to help them through a difficult time.”

Last December, Zeigler’s father, Pat, told Allen: “When I told Patrick

about the offer to go elk hunting, it was one of the few times I’ve seen his

eyes light up since he’s been in the hospital. He loves to hunt and fish

and be outdoors. He always wanted to hunt elk but never had a chance.

Now, that experience is one of the things he’s driving for.”

Today, Zeigler has overcome multiple surgeries, painful rehab and

various setbacks in a long and grueling healing process. But he’s making

progress. In fact, he and his fiancée, Jessica Hansen, on Saturday

completed the Fort Hood half-marathon route on bicycles.

RMEF supplied Hansen, who helped organize the marathon, with

RMEF-logo clothing to use as prizes and gifts. Upon receiving the

merchandise, she e-mailed Allen, saying:

“I picked up the boxes at the Post Office this morning. I broke into tears

when I opened them up. You guys are unbelievable. This stuff is really

great and I know the soldiers are going to be so grateful and so happy to

receive it. I’ll send lots of pictures. Thank you for not only supporting

Patrick but for being patriots in general and for reaching out to other

soldiers. RMEF has been life changing for us and we are only getting

started with you guys! Thank you so, so much.”

For more information about supporting victims and families affected by

the Fort Hood tragedy, visit

http://novemberfifthfamiliesassociation.org.

Zeigler’s friends also launched a web site: www.healpatrickzeigler.com.

The RMEF team, co-sponsored by Smith & Wesson, included Kevin

Jarnagin, Bronnice Green, Sean Oneill and Matt Rice. Volunteers also

manned an RMEF booth at the event.

Allen added, “Veterans Day is this week, on Nov. 11, and we ask all

Americans to do your part in remembering our country’s military

veterans. If it weren’t for our servicemen and women, we simply

wouldn’t enjoy the freedoms and lifestyles that make us who we are as

people, conservationists and sportsmen.”

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:

Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading

an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over

5.8 million acres—a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and

stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico.

RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting,

fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL

ELK.

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New Ultra-Light PrecisionShooting Rest Available fromMontie DesignNOV 11, 2010 10:01A.M.

New Ultra-Light Precision Shooting Rest Available from

Montie Design

Research Triangle product design firm continues to expand its lineup of

shooting-related products and equipment.

Montie Design Precision Gun Rest

Montie.com

Morrisville, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Collaborative product design and

development firm Montie Design has announced the availability of the

Precision Rest, the latest in its innovative line of portable hunting and

recreational shooting equipment.

The ultra-light Precision Rest weighs in at just 2.5 lbs for easy transport

in the field or on the trail, and sets up quickly and easily to provide fine

and coarse adjustment for critical shot placement. The Precision Rest is a

product that fills the void between shooting stick type products and

heavy duty, recoil reducing rests.

“We’ve been receiving helpful feedback from customers

who’ve purchased our X-Rest and AR-Rest which is leading

to the development of new products like the Precision Rest,”

said Montie Roland, president of Montie Design.

The Precision Rest is made of sturdy powder-coated aluminum enabling

steady support for firearms ranging from semi-automatic and bolt-action

rifles to shotguns, muzzle loaders, carbines and pistols. It locks together

with a quick-release lever that provides coarse height adjustment as well

as fast disassembly and transport. Shooters can use the Precision Rest in

prone position or on the bench for indoor or outdoor shooting.

Designer Michael Poorman, the Montie Design staffer who took the

Precision Rest from concept to design, said the biggest difference

between this product and others on the market is its weight and usability

for on-site adjustments in rifle support.

“The biggest challenge in designing the Precision Rest was

making it easy to adjust for the user without making it too

busy or complicated,” he said.

According to Roland, a former competitive shooter, the buzz

surrounding his firm’s equipment has led to an entire product line which

will be launched in time for the Christmas shopping season. The

combined offerings will include Montie Design’s full lineup of shooting

rests, as well as clothing, furniture, and accessories geared toward a

rugged outdoor audience.

“Online sales have been encouraging for us so far, and seeing

how the firearm industry has followed retail’s lead in utilizing

internet and social media marketing, we’ll be launching our

new brand via an online catalog near the beginning of

December,” Roland said.

Over the past two years, firearm retailers and manufacturers have been

posting record profits, despite challenging economic factors. This has in

turn led to more jobs and increased tax revenues.

In addition to sales of shooting equipment being encouraging, Roland

said, the process behind creation of his products has helped draw

attention to his firm’s product design capabilities.

“The shooting gear is definitely a revenue stream, but at our

core we are an innovative product design shop, no doubt,” he

said.

For more information on the Precision Rest or other Montie Design

products and services, visit www.montie.com.

About Montie Design

Montie Design is a collaborative product design and development firm

with core competencies in industrial design, mechanical design and fuzzy

front end services. Implementing a client-centric approach in taking

products from concept to marketplace, Montie Design balances vision

with usability in realizing products that are economical to manufacture,

elegant and robust. The firm operates out of the Research Triangle Park

region of North Carolina with access to industry-leading technology,

resources and innovative thought. For more information, visit

www.montie.com.

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CZ-USA Wingshooter ShotgunsOld World Craftsmanship NewWorld LookNOV 11, 2010 09:31A.M.

CZ-USA Wingshooter Shotguns Old World Craftsmanship New

World Look

CZ-USA Wingshooter Shotguns Old World Craftsmanship New World

Look

CZ USA Firearms

Kansas City, KS --(Ammoland.com)- This colorful Over and Under

shotgun has the same old world craftsmanship as all of our shotguns but

with a new stylish look.

This elegant hand engraved work of art is available in four gauges and its

eye-catching engraving will stand alone in the field or range. 12 and 20

gauge models have auto ejectors, while the 28 gauge and .410 have

extractors only.

You will bag more birds and look great doing it with this beauty in your

hands.

• Heavily engraved scroll work with special side plate design

• Mechanical selective triggers

• Box Lock frame design

• 3inch chamber

• Upgraded Turkish walnut stock

• 18 LPI checkering

• Schnabel for-end

• Knurled trigger pad

• Coil spring operated hammers

• Chrome lined barrels

• 5 Interchangeable choke tubes

• Special engraved skeleton butt plate

• Cast off for the right handed shooter

Item # and Suggested Retail Price:

• 06055 CZ WINGSHOOTER DELUXE 12-28, DUAL TONE,

ENGRAVED $999

• 06056 CZ WINGSHOOTER DELUXE 20-28, DUAL TONE,

ENGRAVED $999

• 06057 CZ WINGSHOOTER 28-28, DUAL TONE, ENGRAVED

$1,040

06058 CZ WINGSHOOTER .410-28, DUAL TONE, ENGRAVED $1,040

About:

CZ products are imported exclusively by CZ-USA, a wholly owned

subsidiary of the parent company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod,

(CZUB) of the Czech Republic. All distribution, warranty work and repair

work is located in the Kansas City KS. Location, along with a well stocked

parts department. Factory trained Sales staff and warranty repair

personnel are available to assist you. We look forward to providing you

with the quality, value and service you deserve. Visit: www.cz-usa.com

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