This video is incredible, there is no way I would have been able to stand there as calm as this hunter did.
One of my biggest fears out in the woods is pissing off a cow moose with calf. They have no fear of men and if they are in danger they will attack. Watching this vidoe made me nervous; I about jumped out of my chair when she started sniffing the broadhead and shaft of the arrow.
The first year of Addicted to Hunting is in the books and it was quite the year! We apologize for the long break between posts during the holidays, we will be back posting all of our embarassing, humourous and crazy hunting stories in 2009. (Notice I didn’t put successful hunting stories? We had a big goose egg again this year. It has been a long time since we harvested an Elk or Deer, we are hoping that will change in 2009!) We appreciate all of the Hunting Addicts that follow our blog and we love receiving your comments.
2008 was a great year for us at Addicted to Hunting, and we look forward to what 2009 will bring. We would love to do a post on successful hunts in 2008, so send in your photos and stories from 2008 and we will compile them on our blog. Send your stories to photos@addictedtohunting.com and we will try to make you famous!
Thanks again to everyone that reads our blog, and leaves valuable comments on our posts. We are Addicted to Hunting and we hope that we can continue to share our obsession with you!
Cabelas has their Holiday Hot Buys Sale going on right now, just in time to finish your Christmas shopping. I can’t believe the great deals they are offering! Make sure to check it out today because they have Limited Quantities and the sale is only going on for a limited time only.
Click here for the Cabela’s Holiday Hot Buys
This picture was sent to us, it is reported to be a buck in the Vernal Utah area. Don’t know much else but look at the picture, that spread is up there. I was looking at a 38″spread yesterday and based off this picture I’d say it’s 36+.. Wow!!
That's a spread!!
Shootable?
I have finally found a hunting backpack that will hold all of my gear (1750 Cubic Inches) and allow me to hunt comfortably all day. The TimberHawk RutBuster is in a class of it’s own when it comes to hunting packs.
Jason and I recently went out hunting to test out our new Timber Hawk packs and needless to say we are hooked. We were hiking in on a steep trail covered in ice and snow and the multiple compression straps made it easy to maneuver and it was very comfortable. The RutBuster is designed to help you focus on hunting, rather than trying to adjust your pack to get comfortable. It is made by hunters that have experience in the field, so everything is placed in ideal positions for quick and easy access. Not to mention it is made out of U.V. resistant fabric so you don’t have to worry about your backpack fading and losing the camo design.
I can’t even express how many times I have wished I had a bow holder to free up my hands while I hiked in difficult terrain. All you have to do with the RutBuster is attach your bow on your pack and continue on the trail in safety. Don’t worry, if you see something the RutBuster is designed to allow you to quickly retrieve your bow and start the stalk.
This pack is also equipped with the Hawk-Eye Binocular System, your binoculars are always close and accessible without getting in the way. I never had a great place to keep my binoculars, and now that problem is solved. I can stalk deer quietly without having to rustle around in my pack searching for my binoculars. The RutBuster also contains a 2.0 liter anti-microbial hydration bladder with a hydration exit port that is easy to use and will keep you hydrated as you hunt.
The RutBuster is the ideal backpack for the serious hunter. I have tried several different backpacks and the RutBuster is the first pack that is really comfortable and will hold everything I need.
For a limited time Mike will give all of the Addicted to Hunting readers 10% off their order. All you have to do is call Mike at 801-597-0087 and mention that you heard about TimberHawk through Addicted to Hunting and you will receive this great pack for 10% off the regular price.
Here is a video that demonstrates all of the great features of the RutBuster:
Here are all of the features for the TimberHawk RutBuster:
* Hawk-Eye Bino System NEW FOR ’08!
* U.V. resistant fabric NEW FOR ’08!
* Anti-microbial water bladder NEW FOR ’08!
* 2.0 liter hydration bladder with hydration exit port
* 1750 Cubic Inches
* Bow holder
* Drop down panel for additional storage
* Hideaway hip belt pockets
* High-viz ergo zipper pulls
* Top lofted necessity pocket
* Fully padded chamber air back panel
* Dual side mesh waist belt pockets
* Multiple lashing points for attaching additional gear
* Multiple Internal zippered pockets and organizing panels for small gear
* Shoulder mounted GPS pocket and 2-way radio pocket
* Multiple compression straps and adjustment points for maximum comfort
* Key Clip
I guarantee this pack will make a perfect Christmas present this year! Call Mike today and pick up the best hunting pack on the market today for 10% off!
I found a great product that will make cleaning your fish simple and efficient.
My favorite line - “My wife would like that”.
I wonder if they still sell the Wunder Boner anywhere, if they do I am sure it would make a great present for the fisherman in your life. For really brave men it may even make a great present for a fisherman’s wife!
We haven’t been able to go out hunting for the last 2 weeks, so I don’t have any new hunting stories to share. Due to my lack of hunting I have been reflecting a lot lately on some of my past hunts. I couldn’t help but laugh as I remembered a particular hunt that took place 3 years ago.
It was a slow August afternoon and I had just got back to the truck after my morning hunt. I was exhausted from my hike back to the car, and I was ready to eat some lunch. It was a very cold morning that turned into a very hot afternoon. As a result I was burning up due to the layers I had to wear to stay warm in the morning. I quickly changed out of my warm clothes and started preparing my lunch. As I was preparing my lunch I heard a dog barking, I looked around to see where the dog was and I saw a family walking up the meadow with their dog running all over. I was frustrated that they were making so much noise because usually we see deer crossing back and forth through this meadow as we eat our lunch. I continued to watch as this family made their way up the meadow, wondering if they had any idea they were walking through some of the best hunting grounds during the opening weekend of the deer hunt.
This meadow is a rather unique meadow in that it is very long and it seperates the pines from the quakies. It is on the top of a ridge, and as you look down the meadow you have pines on your right and Quakies on your left. To the left of the meadow there is a long strip of pines just before you get to the quakes. We refer to the section between the quakies and the long strip of pines as “The Alley”. Deer cross back and forth between the pines and quakies all day long, so the meadow is a great place to eat lunch in the afternoon.
As I was preparing my lunch I saw a movement out of the corner of my eye that I knew was not the families dog. I turned to look and sure enough a 2 point had emerged from the pines and was headed to the quakes. He was about 100 yards away broadside, but I could not shoot because he was in between myself and the family. I grabbed my bow and started heading over to the alley, the buck was headed that direction and this would provide the lane I needed to shoot safely. The buck was spooked as it came out of the pines so I knew it would be very jumpy once it heard the dog. I quietly jogged over to the alley and once I was behind the strip of pines I started sprinting down the alley to position for my shot. I was staying close to the pines because there was a trail that would allow me to run full speed. Anyone that has run in the woods, with a bow, knows how difficult it can be to focus on the trail as you run so you don’t trip and fall. I wanted to get to where I would have a 20 yard shot at the buck as he headed down to the quakes. As I turned a corner full speed I looked up to see the 2 point running at me full speed as well. We saw each other with about 5 yards to spare and it stopped us in our tracks. We looked at each other scared to death for a second , and then he turned and ran down the hill before I could pull back.
To this day I wish I wouldn’t have stopped running!
For all you hunters looking for some great deals on hunting gear for Christmas, we have some great deals to tell you about. If you haven’t heard about Timber Hawk packs now is the time. These packs are the best in the industry. Mike at www.Timberhawkgear.comhas agreed to give 10% off to any of our readers for the next two months. Just call the number on the banner ad on the front page of our site. I’ve got to be honest this is my first year using a Timber Hawk pack and I love it. He has every pack you can imagine with all the attachments and pockets you will need to neatly organize your gear. From the large overnight hiking packs to the shoulder strap fanny. These packs are built tough, I personally own every major brand pack out there and these packs are great. I think the perfect set up is getting the Kill Shot for your long trips, this thing has pockets for your spotting scope, Bow and Gun holder, Hydration bladder, Walkie Talkie, and 3000 cubic inches of storage space. Then I would also pick up the Gut Hook 3.0. This is the perfect fanny pack for you one day hunts. It has ample storage to carry everything you need as well as a hydration bladder. It has shoulder straps so your hips don’t get tired. Its a fantastic pack for shorter trips. This combo will get you covered for years to come.
The other deal that I need to mention is a friend of mine is in charge of the liquidation of an local archery shop. For the next month he will be liquidating stuff at cost or below. He was telling me he had full PSE Stinger bow packages for $350.00. This is a complete bow package with everything needed to hunt. So if you know someone looking to get into archery this year or you are in need of new equipment send Scott an e-mail at info@tsioutfitters.com. Or e-mail me at Jason@addictedtohunting.com and I will find out for you. He has a large selection of stuff available so if there was something on your wish list let me know and I can find out if he has it and what price he can sell it for.
We received this email the other day and it is definitely worth passing along to all of the Hunting Addicts. I can’t believe how big this moose is!
Jim Rae was guiding moose this fall for a client from Berlin who paid twenty thousand dollars for the expedition with South Nahanni Outfitters in the North West Territories and he got his money’s worth. The hunter bagged a massive bull moose, probably about seven years old. For hunters, it is 258″ boone & crockett points. It is thought to be the seventh largest in the world!
I wanted to pass on a good deal to all of our Hunting Addicts as we approach the holiday season. It is never too early to start hinting to your significant other what you would like for Christmas. I know I could use some new boots and hunting apparel. This FREE SHIPPING promotion may help line the Christmas tree with some much needed hunting gear this year. Check out all of their products and start sending out your subtle hints!
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