Monday, February 8, 2010

Boy Scouts’ 100 Years of Adventure Includes Work for Elk

MISSOULA, Mont.-As the Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years of adventure, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is saluting the youth organization's historic work in habitat conservation and more recent partnership for elk country.

The Scouting movement was founded Feb. 8, 1910, a date still commemorated as part of Scout Week nationwide. A centennial black-tie gala is slated Feb. 9 in Washington D.C.

"Boy Scouts began as a way to develop character, responsibility, citizenship and personal fitness, and since the very beginning Scout leaders understood that all of those qualities can be cultivated through outdoor activities-including wildlife habitat projects," said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. "The cumulative impact of Scouting on conservation in America is immeasurable, and we both congratulate and sincerely thank the millions of young people who've been a part of it."

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Monday, February 8, 2010

Hunting License Sales Up By 3.5 Percent in NSSF Index of States

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- In a year when one word, "fewer," described life in America -- fewer jobs, fewer home sales, fewer purchases -- hunters were responsible for generating a welcome "more" category, as hunting license sales rose by 3.5 percent in 2009 in states that make up NSSF's Hunting License Sales Index.

The 12-state index comprises several states from four main regions of the United States. Nine of those states recorded hunting license sales increases from January through December of 2009 over the previous year, according to Southwick Associates, a research firm that monitored the license sales information.

"Many factors such as weather and the economy affect hunting license sales in any given year, but in 2009 the economy likely had a more significant effect," said Jim Curcuruto, NSSF's director of industry research and analysis. "While the reasons for the 3.5 percent increase are speculative, past research shows that during slowdowns in the nation's economy it is possible that people have more time to hunt and that hunters take the opportunity to fill their freezers with nutritious, high-protein meat acquired at lower cost than if a similar amount was purchased at the supermarket."

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Monday, February 8, 2010

Straight Shot with Frank Addington, Jr

Aspirin Bustin' at the Northern Wisconsin Deer Classic and Ice Fishing Expo

(Eau Claire, WI) The Aspirin Buster was in the house January 29-31, 2010 for the Northern Wisconsin Deer Classic and Ice Fishing Expo.  Promoter Hugh Price had brought me to Eau Claire twice before but this was my first trip back since about 2005.   The new facility at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Complex made an ideal location for this winter show.  There were trophy bucks, lots of people, and lots to see and do. 
 
    This area seems to be well known for COLD weather and big bucks.  I have been really impressed with some of the whitetails I see displayed at this event over the years.  I think it may be a well kept secret because I never hear much about Wisconsin but I sure see a lot of big bucks at these shows.  The bowhunters here also have an interest in traditional archery and asked a lot of good questions after my exhibitions.

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Monday, February 8, 2010

Mojo Teal Review by Josh Morrissey

It has become an increasingly popular tool in the waterfowl hunting world, and rightfully so, as it has proven to be effective.  Movement in a decoy spread is the key to bringing in the birds.  Mojo Outdoors comes out with better motorized decoys every year.  In the past year, their Mojo Teal has been catching the eyes of hunters and ducks all over the country.  I used one throughout the last year with great success, so great that I bought another one!

There are many advantages to the Mojo Teal.  First of all, it is a much more economically friendly motorized decoy.  A Mojo Mallard will cost well over $100, but not the Teal.  You can find the Mojo Teal for $60 easily, and with a little shopping around, even less.  Secondly, the fast spinning of the wings perfectly mimics the look of a real teal flying around the pond.  I had ducks flying away from me and all of a sudden whip around like a boomerang and drop right in to my spread!  Another huge plus is that battery life is not a problem, as one battery for me last year lasted over 60 hours of hunting, without turning it off, in all conditions.  The size of the Mojo Teal is also a pro.  It is much smaller than the Mojo Mallard and much lighter, so you can easily carry 2 or 3 of these just as easy as you could carry 1 Mojo Mallard.  Also, not only does the Mojo Teal work for ducks, but also for other various birds, such as pigeons and doves.  You will be amazed by how the pigeons and doves react to this decoy!  It brings them in like they are hypnotized!

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