Happy NEW YEAR 2012

I would like to wish you all a happy new year! Hopefully 2012 is a fantastic year for you and your families. Be safe and get out and enjoy all that mother nature has to offer. Happy hunting, shoot straight!

Greg

Pa Hunting and the New York Times.

I never thought I would be reading about muzzleloader hunting in the New York Times, but check out this interesting opinion piece regarding flintlocks and the second season here in Pennsylvania.
 
Congratulations Seamus McGraw on your Pa Doe harvest.

L.E.D. OUTDOORS LLC

It's not very often that I personally know an outfitter but a good friend of mine Ryan, has L.E.D. OUTDOORS LLC in Illinois.

I had the opportunity to hunt whitetailed deer with Ryan this year in Pennsylvania. He is a quality Hunter, very ethical and extremly knowledgeable and certainly put me on to deer.

Hopefully I get a chance to bow hunt in Illinois with him sometime soon. Take a look at his site and book your dream hunt with Ryan. I am confident you will be extremely satisfied!

For information Contact Ryan Dewey :

Contact Name:	Ryan Dewey
Contact Telephone:	724-903-0006
Contact "Text Message"	724-321-3078
Address:	251A Forsythe Road
	Valencia
	PA
	16059
E-mail:	ryan@ledoutdoors.net

Why We Hunt

Merry Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas 2011 To All You Hunters

I hope 2012 is a great year for you and your family !

2011 PA Bear hunting... Two Giants

Outdoor life has a great story regarding two giant bears that were taken this season here in Pennsylvania.

Both bears weighed over 700 pounds! I think it would be incredible to take a Pennsylvania black bear, especially with my crossbow.

I think my Parker Buck Buster 175 is up for the challenge.  Who wants to sit beside me in a ground blind and film my hunt?  Buhler, Buhler , anyone ?

Shotgun Scope

I received a gift card to cabelas as a great Christmas present, so I decided to pull the trigger on this shotgun scope .

I have had my eye on one for quite a while, especially after missing a turkey last spring.  I have been wanting a scope for my Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun and I believe this one is just what I need.

It will also be fun to sight it in using my rifled barrel for slugs in Allegheny County next deer season, as Allegheny Co. is shotgun only.

Thank you Michelle and Wally for the wonderful gift.

Wild Game Recipes

Well your all tagged out for the year, your freezer is full of fresh venison, now what?  I found some very good recipes HERE check them out and enjoy your harvest.  Don't forget to share your harvest with your non hunting friends ( Vegetarian's are known to be terrible hunter's )

Whats your favorite recipe? Here is mine..

This is a nice chili recipe for those who don’t like beans. Try it over rice and serve with corn bread on the side.

2 pounds. venison, cubed or ground
4 garlic cloves, chopped
4 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 cups water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup red wine
2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers, chopped and seeds removed (may adjust to make more or less spicy)
1/2 medium. green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sweet basil
1/2 tablespoon black pepper, coarsely ground
1 teaspoon salt

Heat oil in a large pot. Saute the venison until lightly browned. Add the garlic, onion, and green bell pepper; continue to saute until onion is translucent. Add the water, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cumin, molasses, salt, pepper, and basil; simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the red wine approximately 30 minutes before serving.

Note: Be sure to wear gloves when working with jalapino peppers and be careful not to touch your eyes.

Flood City Bowmen

FLOOD CITY BOWMEN ANNUAL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY BENEFIT SHOOT

600 ROUND

VEGAS 3-SPOT OR SINGLE SPOT FACES

PSAA RULES WILL BE USED

(PSAA Membership Not Required)

Friday, January 20, 2012 7:00 PM

Saturday, January 21, 2012 6:00 PM

Sunday, January 22, 2012 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM

REGISTRATION FEE - $10.00

**All Proceeds Will Benefit the American Cancer Society**

To Reserve a Shooting Line or Obtain More Information,

Contact Mike Moncilovitch @ (814) 244-5992 or

Chris Fedora @ (814) 421-5159

CLUB LOCATION:

507 Fulmer Road,

Johnstown, PA 15904

Directions and Club Information Are Available On The Flood City Website.

www.floodcitybowmen.com

Kitchen will be open for all shooting lines!

Growing Deer Tv

Check out this great video of a Bob Cat being harvested with a bow.  I would love to take one of these predators with my crossbow.  I just read an article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette about coyotes in Allegheny County, if I get the chance to take one down, you know I will.

What are your thoughts on predator hunting?  Have you taken any down with a bow, rifle or crossbow?