Turkey Season Is over

The spring turkey season is over here in Pennsylvania and unfortunately I did not tag a gobbler.  But I had a fantastic hunting season and made several new friends.

It's time to put away the turkey calls for the year and make sure they are all properly stored for next year.  That means it's time to break out the archery equipment and start practicing for the fall whitetail season...

I'm really looking forward to the fall and all it brings with it.    I have some exciting post coming up , stay tuned, it's going to be a very exciting year ! 

Website Editor Wild Jaeger.Com

I received a phone call today from a director over at Wild Jaeger.Com asking if I would like to be a part of their website team as well as become a member of their professional hunting staff.  I told Ricky absolutely, I would love to be a part of his team.

Go over and check out their website, it's filled with exciting hunts from around the world .  The hunters are mostly retired military or disabled veterans, who share their love of the outdoors with their readers.

I'm very thankful for the opportunity to contribute to their site .    Stop over and share your ideas and suggestions on how to improve  the global hunting experience . 

Back Country Elk

Check out this video from outdoor life, two elk at 350 yards...

Don't Step on Me

My brother John was turkey hunting last night and had several deer walk right in on him. He was not in a ground blind but was wearing camouflage as well as a face mask.  He was able to take these pictures with his cell phone.

Considering he was on the ground I think this is a pretty close encounter ( 8 feet ).    What's the closest you have been to a white tailed deer ?

NWTF Dinner

The Ten Mile Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Would like you to join us at

Washington Park Kiwanis Pavilion

Dunn Avenue   Washington, PA

As we host our 14th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet

Saturday June 4, 2011— “New Date”

Doors open: 3:00 p.m.— “New Time”

Dinner: 5:00 p.m.

Your early registration will be a great help to us in planning our event. It will speed up the entry process at the door. Early Bird registration cutoff date is May 27, 2011

Jeff McCombs 412-997-4580

Ed Zappi 724-222-9188

Turkey Calls

I received a very special package in the mail recently from Guy Hostutler the president of Pioneer Quest Game Calls.  If you have been reading this blog very long you remember that Guy went turkey hunting with me and acted as my professional guide.  

Unfortunately I missed the Jake that Guy called in for me but I will never forget the hunting trip or how great Guy sounded while calling in birds.  

The package contained numerous turkey calls , grunt tubes and doe bleats.  A fantastic assortment of game calls !    I doubt I will ever be as good as Guy, but practice makes perfect, right ?

Thanks very much Guy, I really appreciate your kindness and generosity !       

Ken's Power Caster

I invited Ken to the Day of Fishing event put on by the Western Pa Wounded Warrior group on June 11th 2011.  I hope he can make it with his great product !

Western Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors

The Western Pennsylvania Wounded Warrior Group will be holding two upcoming events both on Saturday, June 11, 2011. A memorial motorcycle ride for Bud West and a Fun Day of Fishing for individuals with disabilities. 

Pontoon boats will be made available and will take individuals fishing even if they use power wheelchairs for mobility.  Bait will be provided, bring your individual tackle and gear.  A late lunch will also be provided.

To Donate please send your check to :
Western Pennsylvania wounded warriors 
139 Mitchell Road
Eighty Four, Pa 15330

Ameristep Crossbones Blind

We just set up the new Ameristep Crossbones ground blind from Cabelas.  It looks like a great blind and is very wheelchair friendly .  It does not set up as easily as some  Ameristep pop ups (Doghouse, Outhouse),  but it is easier to assemble than a  Primos  Dark Horse.

The ground blind looks really well made and should last several years in the field.  The camouflage should blend into southwestern Pennsylvania's fall woods extremely well.

The all-black interior should hide me sufficiently especially if I dress in all black as I did last year.  I will be writing an in-depth review of several ground blinds before this fall's archery season . 

I plan on setting several blinds out this fall in order to deer hunt from. This way the animals become accustomed to the ground blinds and I have a better opportunity for a close  shot.

Cameron's Second Turkey

This is how it's done, great job guys !