Tenpoint Crossbow 20 Yards

Archery season is almost here and I wanted to get in a little shooting practice and try out my GoPro camera. I can't wait for this season to start!

New Field and Stream Store in Washington Pa

I was at the grand opening of the Field and Stream store in Washington Pa this weekend.  I  met Mike Stroff the host of Savage Outdoors.  I love his show and it was great meeting him.  He was very nice and I enjoyed hearing his tips on approaching a stand or blind.

Magnus Broadheads

This is why I shoot this broadhead.  The fixed blade 100 grain Magnus 4 blade buzz cut. It also has a lifetime guarantee, anything goes wrong with it, send it back for a free new broadhead!

GAME COMMISSION TO HOST TOURS

Game farm tours set for Sept. 28, game lands driving tours to follow.

Those looking to gain perspective into Pennsylvania’s wildlife, habitat and hunting heritage will have several opportunities in the coming weeks to take one or more tours being offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

The Game Commission on Sunday, Sept. 28 is scheduled to host guided tours of its four game farms – two in Lycoming County and one each in Armstrong and Crawford counties.

And Sunday driving tours on several tracts of state game lands across the Commonwealth are planned for Oct. 5, Oct. 12 and Oct. 19.

The Sept. 28 game farm tours all will begin at noon and conclude by 3 p.m., and will be held rain or shine.

Those taking a tour will get a comprehensive look at the Game Commission’s pheasant propagation program, which again this year aims to raise about 200,000 birds to provide hunting opportunities statewide. Tour stops include hatcheries, brooder houses and the rearing, “grow out” and over-wintering pens. The tours also will inform on the objectives in propagation management, including the importance of sportsmen’s clubs and members of the public raising day-old hen chicks hatched at the farms, ultimately to provide hunting opportunities.

GAME FARM TOURS

All to be held on Sunday, Sept. 28, from noon to 3 p.m. Directions to the game farms are as follows:

·        Loyalsock Game Farm: Lycoming County, 136 Game Farm Rd., Montoursville, PA 17754. The game farm is five miles north of Montoursville on Route 87.  The game farm is 1.5 miles east of Warrensville on Route 973. Tour starts at the hatchery.

·        Northcentral Game Farm: Lycoming County, 1609 Proctor Rd., Williamsport, PA  17701. The game farm is 18 miles north of Montoursville off of Route 87. Tour starts at thehatchery of the Proctor (northern) farm.

·        Western Game Farm: Crawford County, 25761 Highway 408, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403. The game farm is 3.5 miles east of Cambridge Springs on Route 408. Tour starts at the office/hatchery.

·        Southwest Game Farm: Armstrong County, 217 Pheasant Farm Rd., New Bethlehem, PA 16242.  The game farm is two miles south of New Bethlehem off Routes 66/28. Tour starts at the office/hatchery.

Refund

I recently bought a hard case for my crossbow at Cabela's only to see it go on sale two weeks later. I took a chance and called Cabela's customer service line. I explained the situation to the sales representative, and they were very helpful.

Yesterday, I received a $45 refund from Cabela's. It just goes to show, that if you ask you may receive. It's important for retailers to be responsive to their customers needs. Thank you Cabelas!

Hog Hunt Video

Please check out the surprise visitor who crashes my hog hunt.  Thanks Austin and Adam for the great camera work!

Hog Hunt

I went hog hunting on Sunday for the first time and harvested this nice Russian with my .243 rifle.  The hog was at 80 yards and quartering towards me.  I shot it in the neck and dropped her instantly.

I used my Action Trackchair, my adapted shooting brace and a BMF Trigger activator.  It all worked out great.  My family and friends took three other Russian hog's with handguns.

Tenpoint Crossbows

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That's A Knife, Ka-Bar

I have always liked knives.  Pocket knives, and hunting knives were my favorite types, Swiss Army and Buck being my go to blades of choice. I never owned a Ka-Bar until recently. Here are some thoughts about the legendary knife.

Cost $107.77
Blade Length 7'' overall length 11''
Weight .70lbs
100% Bad Ass

It's made in the USA, but the leather sheath is made in Mexico.  The knife comes very sharp from the factory and will hold that edge if you need to cut down a tree with it.  I applied a coating of snow seal to the sheath which protects the leather.  With this knife, I feel ready for the zombie Apocalypse.

The .243 Is Ready for Action

My Remington .243 is all sighted in and ready for this weeks Russian Hog hunt.  My brother John and I put the last 3 shots into the X on Tuesday morning.

It's been a few years since I have hunted with a rifle and I'm looking forward to getting out.  This will be my first hog hunt.  I am approaching it like a whitetail hunt. Scent is my big concern, everything will be washed up and I'll spray myself and chair with Code Blue.

Hogs have a great sense of smell, if I can fool their nose and play the wind right, I should have a better chance at harvesting one.