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5 Months Of Scouting Pays Off
The 10-point didn't show opening morning but he came by an hour before sunset. An unexpected interferance kept me from getting a shot. The next morning I only saw one deer. That afternoon was a carbon copy of the day before. I knew I was running out of chances and changed tactics. Here's what happened.GO
Here's October's hunt: 2001 Deerhunt & Pictures - Bow season kicks off and here are the day by day hunting logs and pictures.
When I Was A Man - by Linda K. Burch
This is a very fun read penned by our newest columnist Linda K. Burch. Normally I tell something about the new articles, but this is too good to risk spoiling the surprise! Enjoy ... 
Whitetail Deer Behavior and Habits, by Stu Keck
Stu covers the Whitetail's Senses, Communication, Locomotion, Breeding, Birth and Young and Enemies.
You Want Jerky? We Got Great Jerky ... Recipes!!!
One of the most popular pages in Cookin' With SusieQ is the finger lickin' good Jerky page. SusieQ and Tumbleweed have lots of jerky recipes for ya. Plus, check out Mother's 2-Hour Jerky Maker for jerky made right, fast.

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October Was A Big Month On Bowhunting.net
NIKON: Gear Up Like The Pros!
Nikon Sport Optics announces a Buckmasters® Series promotion. Anyone purchasing any Nikon Buckmasters® Series riflescope or Laser800 rangefinder can receive a Nikon ProStaff Hunting Jacket (which has a retail value of $80.00).
Team Fitzgerald Outdoors
Todays most popular, most sucessful Father/Son Bowhunting Team in the sport of bowhunting has it all. A full line of outdoor products, scents and lures, accesories, and over 40 award-winning 
outdoor videos. Team Fitzgerald - Dan and Guy have a lifetime of outdoor knowledge to share as they travel the world giving seminars and personal appearances. Don't miss this exciting site.
Help Your Bowhunting Buddies - A Tip from Randy Ulmer
If you help a shoter with inconsistant arrow flight, Don't spend hours trying to fine tune the bow. Your time if better spent working on the shooters form.
Better Game Recovery - Part 1, by  John Sloan 
"After the shot, all I know for a fact, is that I shot at that animal. Everything else must be proved or disproved."
Cranford Mfg 'EZY® CLIMB Treesteps
Featuring 9 models of easy to install, EZY® Climb Tree Steps and Hunting Accessories -- the oldest and most respected climbing gear for tree stand hunting. Also Guardian Climbing Safety Systems and Angel Wings, the world's best safety system for tree stand hunting.  Many other hunting accessories are available. Made in USA.
EVALUATION: Dan Walkers Field Dressing Big Game Video, by Dave Conrad - Have we really thought about what happens after the shot and the animal is recovered. This is where many are the least prepared.
EVALUATION: Rocky Mountain Warhead 100, by Dave Conrad - This innovative new broadhead can be used as either a fixed or expandable model broadhead. Dave test it thoughly.
EVALUATION: Carbon Blast Human Scent Elimination Spray from Robinson Labs, by Jon E. Silks
"From many directions the word has come again and again - this is awesome stuff! Needless to say I was anxious to put the new Carbon Blast through the paces to see how it held up to all the accolades." by Jon E. Silks. 
Avoiding Bow String to Bow Arm Contact By Doug Besherse - One of the most common mistakes is griping the bow wrong. This causes all sorts of problems, mainly very poor arrow flight especially with broadheads. A lot of people don't even know this is happening. Here's help ...
NEWS: New XTREME Arrow Shafts From FORGE BOW
Forge Bow Companies new "XTREME" Series of Carbon/Kevlon arrow shafts. Kevlon, the newest innovation in arrow shaft technology offers a 16% increase in spline strength per inch over comparable premium arrow shafts.
NEWS: AccuRest Bows Introduces New Beginners Bow
AccuRest announces the introduction of the newest addition to its line, a special bow designed for the younger, or beginning archer. The new AccuRest Beginner model is safe, easy to master and offers a higher degree of accuracy than the standard bow.

Shoot Better & More Accurately With Spot-Hogg - Featuring the most innovative products on the market today to help make you a better archer and bowhunter. Also: helpful hints on shooting, SPOT-HOGG products, a monthly newsletter filled with our shooting experiences & information, plus get on the SPOT-HOGG mailing list.
NEWS: Team Fitzgerald Joining Bowhunting Net
Bowhuntings most popular Father/Son bowhunting team begin their new column on Bowhunting.net this month. Look for their opening column on mule deer hunting in Wyoming.
The September sweepstakes has been claimed. Check the September Winners Page for details. 
September Was A Powerhouse Month On Bowhunting.net
September was the single heaviest traffic month in the history of Bowhunting.net. Over 600,000 web visitors scouted deer with us, read our bowhunting and archery articles and updates, checked out the field evaluations, and went bowhunting with us on opening day.
Bring The Biggest Bucks In For A Closer Shot, Use XTREME SCENTS
XTREME SCENTS offers exciting new top-notch food scent lures and accessories for hunters. XTREME SCENTS Game Lures is the only 100% all natural food scent lure sold today. Available in Corn, Apple, Carrot and Molasses. There's no substitute for the real thing, XTREME SCENTS.
You Want Jerky? We Got Great Jerky ... Recipes!!!
One of the most popular pages in Cookin' With SusieQ is the finger lickin' good Jerky page. SusieQ and Tumbleweed have lots of jerky recipes for ya. Plus, check out Mother's 2-Hour Jerky Maker for jerky made right, fast.

NIKON: The Optics Leader
Nikon's incredibly accurate, ultra-compact Laser400 Rangefinder and full line of rugged, quality binoculars, spotting scopes and riflescopes have lead the way with todays savvy outdoorsman. The best in the hunting optics will really make a true difference in your hunting success.
Safari Club Hires New Executive Director
After a three-month search, the 300-person Safari Club International Board of Directors hired Peter J. Dart to serve as Executive Director for the advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the rights of hunters, and to helping wildlife flourish around the globe. 
EVALUATION: Snyper Expandable Broadhead by by Jon E. Silks - The Snyper is a 100-grain head with two rearward opening .035" thick stainless steel blades. A closed-position cutting diameter of 5/8" opens to a 1-3/8" cut when fully deployed.
Kmart Caves In to Extremists: by Rich Walton 
Rich's commentary on Kmart's announcement that they would no longer be selling handgun ammunition in the continental US.
NEWS: Bushnell's Yardage PRO SCOUT Now Available In Realtree Hardwoods Camo Pattern
Knowing effective shooting ranges is critical, and Bushnell provides a solution with the new Yardage Pro Scout laser rangefinder with digital technology.
When I Was A Man - by Linda K. Burch
This is a very fun read penned by our newest columnist Linda K. Burch. Normally I tell something about the new articles, but this is too good to risk spoiling the surprise! Enjoy ... 

Whitetail Products For 2001
Want the best in scent and lure products to make your hunt more productive this year? Check out the new, updated web site for Whitetail Products.
GRANOT LOMA LODGE
Experience the ultimate lifestyle of a by-gone era while hunting 5,000 pristine acres for deer, goose, grouse & bear.
Here Are My Scouting Pics & Logs For September
Lots of buck and deer action in photos. Scouting notes. I find a big 10-point and follow his activities after he looses his velvet during September. And I get set up for him when the season opens.
BowTech and Smith: The Best of the Best for 2001
Brian Smith beat out more than 400 shooters in the Hunter Class at the IBO World Championship in August. "The Pro-38 is an extremely forgiving bow," Smith said. "It's the best I've ever shot." 
EVALUATION: Timberline NO PEEP, by Art Champoux - Art reports, "If you are tired of string peeps, elastic peeps and want something compact that also makes you shoot better, this product may be your answer." 

Trophy Buck Pictures In The Illinois Golden Triangle - Rob McNeff updates the web site with pics of the trophy bucks that were harvested at his bowhunting only operation last season.
Taxidermy, Behind The Scenes, by Larry Reese
Most people do not know what goes on behind the closed doors of a taxidermy shop. Larry Reese takes you on a photo tour of a project for the SCI 2002. Today Larry and Mitch Cain make a fantastic custom mount of a zebra.
EVALUATION: Grim Reaper Razortip Broadhead, by Jon E. Silks - Jon reports they fly "exactly like my field
 points" and group tightly. Penetration was excellent and when shot through 3/4 inch plywood the tip and expandable blades still looked like new. And more ...
Whitetail Deer Behavior and Habits, by Stu Keck
Stu covers the Whitetail's Senses, Communication, Locomotion, Breeding, Birth and Young and Enemies.
Scouting, Photos & Wallpaper for September, August & July
Watch bucks as their antlers grow, fawns get larger, deer groups interact. Daily scouting & pics. Lots of Wallpaper. The biggest buck yet! Buck buddy groups. A doe fight. Everything is totaly in the wild on open range. Eyespot is back. The doe that lost it's head. Lots more.
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"Bowhunting Trophy Whitetails" - Sept 10 & 15:  - Follow Johnny Risinger as he harvests his biggest buck to date scoring 171" P&Y and then watch host Matt Moore bowhunts for a 147" P&Y twelve point. Times & Dates.


EASTON ARCHERY
Log on for up-to-date information about the world's most accurate arrow shafts. Access Easton's shaft selection guide, view hot archery news and exchange ideas and insights with other archers on the Tech Talk bulletin board. 

GRIM REAPER Broadheads
Grim Reaper's Razortip penetrates like no other mechanical broadhead you've ever seen - thanks to the patented Trocrazor Tip that slices like a scalpel. And there's no O-rings or rubber bands. Are you going for Bambi or Godzilla? Get Serious. Get Grim Reaper Broadheads.


TSS - HEATER BODY SUIT
The ultimate solution to hunting in cold weather! The incredible Heater Body Suit will keep you warm under the coldest conditions guaranteed. "You stay warm or your money back

MAGNUS BROADHEADS - Quality Resharpenable Broadheads For The Serious Bowhunter - A super tough Cut-On-Contact line of rugged broadheads available in 2 blade, 3, and 4 blade models. All MAGNUS Broadheads are sold with a Guaranteed Replacement Warranty. If you want to shoot the best in broadheads, try MAGNUS.

Cavalier for the "REST" of your life. - Cavalier Archery Equipment manufacturers and distributes a full line of Arrow Rests for both the compound and finger shooter. Plus a complete line of related accessories including bow slings, cushion plungers, finger tabs and v-bars designed for Hunters, 3D Shooters and Target Shooters. 

FORGE BOW - GREAT BOWS & TOUGH ARROWS! - See the entire line of high quality, fast shooting bows for today's bowhunter. Also the newest in carbon arrow shafts, the XTREME SERIES offering a superior strength to weight ratio utilizing advanced carbon manufacturing technology with Kelvon.

In The Timber productions
A new hunting video company bringing reality BACK to the video's that 95% of the hunters can appreciate. Two years in a row, this team has done the unbelievable by capturing over 35 on camera kills all with a bow. And even doing it in FREE Roaming timber and ground? Grab a hold of their new series: Whitetail Reality I & II the Real Deal!

New Items For 2001
Scentblocker Plus 2001 garment additions are the FeatherLite, NorthernLite 6-In-1 System, and a Bomber Jacket. Scentblocker is the greatest scent elimination camo clothing ever offered.


NEW @ Montana Black Gold
For 2001 all Grand Slam sights are 25% smaller, 14% lighter and have 26% more clamping power. ARCC Series sights feature calibrated windage posts and pin brackets. Plus the new Trap Door Arrow Rest with Free-Fall Technology.


True Dot Sight Pin Aiming
Rebellion Bowsights, the only fiber-optic sight pin bow sight that offers true dot sighting with a perfectly clear field of view.  Two great models, many great features!


E. W. Bateman & Co. Manufacturer Of Quality Archery Products For The All Around Archer. Extensive product line includes "puff" silencers, "adder" game points, "vari-loc" quivers, target quivers, armguards, tabs, gloves, recurve - longbow cases, & many traditional items. 

UPDATE At Wildlife.com
Deer trophy pictures of bucks harvested during the 2000 season by hunters using Scent Killer, Special Golden Estrus, Trails End and other WRC scent products. 


Dr. Warren Stickland - One of today's most successful bowhunters shares his knowledge bowhunting, his experiences. - Exciting, informative archery & bowhunting articles, videos, hunt photos and his personal list of high quality guides/outfitters. Also game recipes to make your mouth water.

The Follow-Thru Rear Bow Sight is a revolutionary advancement in attached sights for bows. Enthusiasts and novices alike, who want the best in ease of use and accuracy for competitive archery or bowhunting, can benefit from this product with little or no practice. 

JEWELRY FOR THE BOWHUNTER! - Bridges Arrow Art Aritist, Rick Bridges, creates the ultimate in jewelry for the bowhunter, male or female. Custom gold or silver pendants or charms of genuine indian arrowhead artifacts. Also, jewelry can be cast from your own arrowheads. Each arrowhead jewelry is both a modern and ancient work of art.


TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS
Custom, high-quality, water-proof, tear-resistant, topographic maps. Search the database by any geographic term (lake, river, mountain, city, etc) - covers Continental U.S. Then, center your map on any area you choose, - title the map and place your name on it, then order it on line, and we will print your custom map and ship it. Maps cover portions of several standard U.S.G.S. quads, and are centered where you wish - no more pasting together several maps to cover the area you want.

FireTacks Trail Markers - 10 Times Brighter Than Ordinary Trail Tacks FireTacks use new retro-reflective technology developed by 3M Company. FireTacks products are perfect for finding your way into and out of the woods at night or in low light conditions. From CatTails Corp.

High Quality Bows & Accerssories At Rock Bottom Prices - Darton and ProLine Bows, Quivers, Sights, Clothing, Arrows and much more all at up to 50 to 70% off. Online or phone ordering.

2001 Fall Bear Hunt With Fred Lutger's Wilderness Bowhunts - Dates, prices and what the bowhunt includes are now posted.

NOW OPEN FOR BOWHUNTING: LES PALETUVIERS In West Africa
With over  25 years of traditional firearms hunting in West Africa we are pleased to announce we are now open for bowhunting. Visit our web site for information on bowhunting, fishing or sight seeing in scenic West-Africa.

If you were guaranteed greater deer hunting opportunities and successes next season -- and it only cost you $7.95 -- would you go for it? Check out the 2001 edition of The Hunt Recorder & Notes Book.

HIND SIGHT II - NEW FOR 2001
HIND SIGHT introduces their new HIND SIGHT II with many upgraded features including: a Vertical Pivot arm that allows for a greater (1 1/4") vertical range of movement, independent horizontal and vertical adjustments and a thicker, sturdier mounting bracket. If you want to eliminate the need for peeps, increase both accuracy and ease of operation, check out the new HIND SIGHT II. (See Field Evaluation.)

North American Challenge From AIS TechnoHunt:
79 scenes of the biggest bowhunting challenges across the U.S.A. and Canada. Digital videos from AIS that you can shoot with your arrows.

INNERLOC Broadheads 2001 - Today's Broadhead
Innerloc is the new generation broadhead that's up to the task of modern speed bows. It's tougher, gives better penetration and flies right. New 100 & 75 grain. Plus, all weights and 2, 3, 4 &5 blade models in both light and heavier models.
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