February 2004 on Bowhunting.Net, the home of bowhunters & bowhunting, archers & archery.

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Coverage of the 2004 National Wild Turkey Federation
Jay Liechty of Grim Reaper hog hunts
Scouting For Deer 2003
Bowhunting News & Articles for February
Wild Hog Bowhunts 2004
And lots more ...

February Online Hunts & Events

2004 - A Wild Hog Bowhunt In Progress

Wild Hog Bowhunting In 2004
Stalking, stand hunting and taking pictures of wild hogs. And check out Montana Rep. Joe Balyeat's hog hunt at the Hammer Hole. To 2004 Wild Hog Hunts, So Far...

2004 - A Wild Hog Bowhunt In Progress

Jay Liechty of Grim Reaper Broadhead Comes On Down -- To Bowhunt Wild Hogs

Jay Liechty and Kellan Rollins came on a mission. Jay wanted to show that his broadhead, the Grim Reaper, is tough enough for big Texas wild boars. Additionally he wanted to film a loup tape for his retailers to show the effectiveness of this expandable broadhead. They hunted with me and at Caney Creek Lodge. They had an action filled 4 day bowhunt. To Jay's Hunt...

The NWTF Sport Show - Arrival Day

Rich Walton, Robert Hoague & Fred Lutger (Feb 19) The Duck & I picked up Rich Walton and Fred Lutger at the Columbus airport late this afternoon. Then we drove to the Convention Center. To Set Up Day...
NWTF Sport Show - Day #2
Harold Knight & David Hale gave their seminar on the Spring Transitions Of The Wild Turkey. MORE...
The craftsmanship and creativity of the Decorative Turkey Call Competition is truly impressive. Decorative Turkey Calls .. And here are photos of the Intermediate Calling contestants. Deer mounts are always cool as is the Youth Art of kids from 6 to 16. To More Day #2.

NWTF Sport Show - Day #1
Kindell Keeton Calls Up A NWTF Trophy

Wild Turkey Taxidermy & Caller Kindell Keeton Feb 20, Day #1 - After a breakfast at Mickey D's we went to the Media Room and picked up our show badges. Our first stop was Tim Huey's seminar on "Bowhunting Wild Turkey." We also checked out and took pics of the all the entries for Wildlife Art, Kids Art & Turkey Taxidermy. So you can see these cool events I made photo galleries. Kindell Keeton - If you've seen our past coverage of this show you've seen my bud Kindell Keeton. Today Kindell (age 17) competed in the NWTF Intermediate calling championships and placed 5th. To Day #1...

More NWTF Sport Show
Turkey Call Making & Auction
The calls are donated to the NWTF and are sold at auction at the show. Most of the calls are sold by silent auction but something new was added this year, the First Annual Premier Grand National Custom Call Live Auction. Dick Rosenlieb was auctioneer. MORE...

More NWTF Sport Show
Dave Constantine Creative Turkey Calls

Dave Constantine's decorative wild turkey calls are a legend amoung wild turkey enthusiasts. Here are pics of 10 of Dave's imaginative creations. To Dave's Calls...

An Interview with America's #1 call maker, by Fred Lutger
"The NWTF attracts the best call makers ever assembled in one location. And the best of the best is one carver and call maker whose calls have placed in the top three places more than any other maker. That man is Dave Constantine. I met Dave last year at the 2003 NWTF convention. He had entered deveral calls. Most had winning ribbons. His calls are very distinctive. I can look at Dave’s work and pick it out as one of his pieces. This year Dave entered six calls in 6 of the 16 categories and all 6 won ribbons. How neat is that! I asked Dave why he chose those six categories." To The Interview...

Scouting For Deer - 2004
Feb 25 - It stopped raining around 2:00 today. After awhile I went outside to check my pretty much defunct food plot for tracks, etc. There were 5 young bucks munching on whatever new green stuff that had come up in the last couple of days. I got a pic of this nice youngster.

More NWTF Sport Show
Gobbler Guillotine - New Bowhunting Product, New Bowhunting Concept
by Fred Lutger
"The crowd around the Arrowdynamic Solutions booth was five people deep. They stopped to see Matt Futtere’s new Turkey hunting broadhead the Gobbler Guillotine. One glance at their video and so did I. Here's a very unique item for those who bowhunt turkey." MORE...

More NWTF Sport Show
And The Winner Is ... by Fred Lutger
Judging from their trophies it was Mike Pentecost's Woodhaven Custom Calls.

The gold trophies gleaming in the booth could be seen from across the hall. One was the big one, Jim Pollard's Grand Champion trophy. Fred interviews Mike Pentecost about his impressive call company. MORE...

February 2004 News
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Arrival Day At NWTF 2004
A few pics from the show on set up day.

Day #1 at the NWTF 2004
Pics of Wildlife Art, Wild Turkey Taxidermy & show coverage.

Back To Bowhunt With Billy Don, by Tony Dukes - Tony Dukes returns to bowhunt Billy Don Van Cleave's Wild Horse Prairie Ranch on New Year's day and hunts thru Jan 4. Here are some big buck pics and the eventful daily hunt logs. TO THE HUNT...

Three For The Turkey Hunter, from Montana Decoy - Do you hunt wild turkey? If so take a look at the 3 most realistic and lightweight decoys made.

Fletch Your Own Carbon Arrows With Arizona EZ Fletch - Fletch your arrows exactly the way you want, feathers or vanes, 3 or 4 fletch, in less than 30 minutes.

TRU FIRE RELEASES 2004
See what's new for 2004 with the world's largest archery Release maker.

Bring Turkeys To You Right Off The Roost, by Chris Bailey - The 2004 season is almost here. Here is a great tip that will bring them off the roost to you.

Linda K. Burch Recognized At Women Bowhunters
Linda K. Burch nominated for Featured Lady Bowhunter at Women BowHunters

BOW MAS TERS M agazine
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Wyoming Whitetail, by Roy Keefer
I've always gone to Wyoming to hunt elk and antelope, three years ago I decided to try some of the whitetail hunting.

NEW: Darton CADET Youth Bow
Sart the young one out right. With a hard shooting, smooth shooting, fun

2004 Schedule For Kicking Bear Campouts & Shoots For Kids - A nationwide program developed by Ray Howell that encourages sportsmen and women to get involved with today's youth.

Endless Sky - A Manitoba Bear Hunt, by Linda K. Burch -"Judy's husband Tom walked up illuminated by the truck's headlights. His shirt was half gone and the rest in tattered shreds. 'What happened to you?' I queried."

Introduction To Wild Turkeys
by T.R. Michels - Why do mature Toms prefer pine trees for roosts? Where do turkeys live, eat & roost? What sign do you look for and what does it mean?

NEW: CarboMask - Carbon Activated Skin Camo - Better than skin camo paste. Waterbased CARBOMASK goes on smooth, provides a great camo and comes off with soap and water.

Top Ten Turkey States
Ten leading states for total harvest in 2003. Plus regulations and links to each state.

CWD UPDATE, by Brandi
The season is over. Results of 2003 CWD test samples are rolling in. Here's where we stand.

TRU FIRE RELEASES - Vast variety of top quality Releases for bowhunters and competitive archers. New Stealth Release and the innovative new Buckle Strap.

Sometimes Crying “Wolf!” is a Good Thing, by Rep. Joe Balyeat
Are Wolves a problem in Yellowstone? How do they threaten the Elk, Moose and Bighorn Sheep populations? Should they remain endangered?

Groscup Still The Master Of The Sport!, by Frank Addington Jr.
As I loaded my bow I heard "clink" and saw aspirin dust blowing across the net. That 81 year old had just put me in my place, again!

NEW: Decals Plus Has Decals For Hunters - Decals for Wild Turkey hunters & Hunters for home, office or vehicle.

EASY-Eye More Than Wraps it up!

The best looking, most distinctive arrows use EZE-Crest. Get top accuracy with EZE-Center. And the EZE way to conceal yourself, you need the new BOX.

Day #2 at the NWTF 2004
Pics of Deer mounts, Youth Art & Calling competitions & Pics of the entries in the popular Decorative Turkey Call Making competition. Pics of each of the 6 wild turkey species.

Day #1 at the NWTF 2004
Pics of Wildlife Art, Wild Turkey Taxidermy & show coverage.

Arrival Day At NWTF 2004
A few pics from the show on set up day.

Three For The Turkey Hunter, from Montana Decoy - Do you hunt wild turkey? If so take a look at the 3 most realistic and lightweight decoys made.

Fletch Your Own Carbon Arrows With Arizona EZ Fletch - Fletch your arrows exactly the way you want, feathers or vanes, 3 or 4 fletch, in less than 30 minutes.

TRU FIRE RELEASES 2004
See what's new for 2004 with the world's largest archery Release maker.

Bring Turkeys To You Right Off The Roost, by Chris Bailey - The 2004 season is almost here. Here is a great tip that will bring them off the roost to you.

Linda K. Burch Recognized At Women Bowhunters - Linda K. Burch nominated for Featured Lady Bowhunter at Women BowHunters.

BOW MAS TERS M agazine
The best information on improving archery and bowhunting skills!

Wyoming Whitetail, by Roy Keefer
I've always gone to Wyoming to hunt elk and antelope, three years ago I decided to try some of the whitetail hunting.

NEW: Darton CADET Youth Bow
Sart the young one out right. With a hard shooting, smooth shooting, fun compound?

See Your Arrows With TRACER NOCKS - Fast bow, but can't see your arrows hit? Losing arrows after the shot? Not with Tracer Nocks.

2004 Schedule For Kicking Bear Campouts & Shoots For Kids - A nationwide program developed by Ray Howell that encourages sportsmen and women to get involved with today's youth.

Introduction To Wild Turkeys
by T.R. Michels - Why do mature Toms prefer pine trees for roosts? Where do turkeys live, eat & roost? What sign do you look for and what does it mean?

NEW: CarboMask - Carbon Activated Skin Camo - Better than skin camo paste. Waterbased CARBOMASK goes on smooth, provides a great camo and comes off with soap and water.

Top Ten Turkey States
Ten leading states for total harvest in 2003. Plus regulations and links to each state.

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Clubs, List Your Shoots & Events
List your Archery & Bowhunting Club's tournaments, banquets, and events in our free, online Archery & 3D Tournaments & Club Events.

CWD UPDATE, by Brandi
The season is over. Results of 2003 CWD test samples are rolling in. Here's where we stand.

TRU FIRE RELEASES - Vast variety of top quality Releases for bowhunters and competitive archers. New Stealth Release and the innovative new Buckle Strap.