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by Tony Dukes
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Testing equipment
can be both a blessing and a burden. Equipment on the 4x4 Grand Slammer
was a blessing. These products & Outfitters have my trust and blessings
and their companies my thanks for their support of the greatest sport in
the greatest country.
Tony Dukes |
Wulff
Cedar Creek Ranch
Wulff Cedar Creek Ranch
arguably, has more turkey and beautiful, easy to cover country than any
ranch in Texas. The geographic center of Texas in marked on the ranch,
amidst a myriad of bluebonnets with a lodge like the Hyatt and better food
from Dean and Todd. This is the best, most affordable Rio Grande turkey
hunt period, Contact them or me at TDHUNT@aol.com
to get in on next years hunt.
Double
K Guide Service
Dave Keiser of Double K
Guide Service in in South Dakota is "the MAN" when it comes to Merriams.
Nothing more to say, he is the best, most experienced archery guide for
Merriams there is and a great, fun guy to hunt with.
BowTech
When better bows are built
BOWTECH will build them. Pretty sure of it for the fact everytime I get
a new one it is better. I was in fear of losing forgiveness and stability
when I opted for the 33" AMO Liberty VFT. Couldn't have been more wrong.
My groups were every bit as good if not better than the 30 and 40 inch
bows I'd always shot. The 7 1/2 riser may be the secret to this. The main
thing is that I was able to shoot and make shots previously impossible.
Period! Can't wait to take to the trees with this sweet bow. In three words,
'I loved it."
EASTON
Archery
You’ve got to have good
arrows to complete the mission. Performance or accuracy was never in question
with the Easton ACC's. You can feel the quality.
Barrie
Archery (Rocky Mountain Broadheads)
First thing to the animal
or target is the broadhead. I have to admit I have never been a proponent
of expandable broadheads. Anyone that thought as I did would be a changed
bow owner if they'd witness the accuracy and devastation of the Rocky Mountain
‘Assassins’. Every turkey fell within inches of where it was struck. Not
one lost or crippled bird. You cannot beat this folks. Dave Keiser, guide
and outfitter on my Merriam hunt asked if I was using a ‘trick head’. Hopefully
you will see the video on either Double Bull's upcoming video or my pal,
Ted Nugent's TV show.
Timberline
Archery
Simple and rugged, how nice
to have both in a sight. After 6 weeks of rugged travel and use in 6 states
my Timberline bowsight was right on and extremely visible. It is easy to
set up, sight in and locks down positive. Enough said.
Double
Bull Blinds
I've hunted turkey for over
20 years and only taken a few until Double Bull blinds came out. They have
single handedly changed turkey hunting for archers. I love their product,
their staff, their videos and their sense of humor and adventure. We should
all be glad they are part of our wonderful sport. Thank you Double Bull
people!
La
Crossse Boots
Snakes and creeks are a
nightmare if you don't have good boots. LaCrosse's new FANG, high topped
boots kept me safe and comfortable as milk from both. I have trusted LaCrosse
for over 30 years. Why because they are trustworthy and American. Think
these may become my favorite most secure boot ever. Thanks Kristen.
EASY-EYE
Arrow Wraps
As if turkey and turkey
vitals aren't hard enough to see, try to get a fix on where your arrow
goes when it is launched after the turkey. What used to be impossible is
now one of easy and fun. I got into archery to watch the beautiful, mystical
flight of the arrow and nothing makes it happen like EZE EYE Crests. Nick
furnished all with them on our hunt. Videos would nearly be pointless without
them, misses easily corrected, lost arrows found, and to repeat myself.
I get to watch the flight of my arrow which is the sweet desert of bowhunting
for me. Since their inception, I have never gone a hunt without them on
my arrows and never will.
MyTopo.com
If you don't know where
you are going its time wasted trying to find the best location to hunt.
Anyone who hunts new or unfamiliar terrain really needs to use a topographical
map. And if you hunt familiar land I would bet you can get better information
on this terrain as well. Check out the maps at bowhunting.MapCard.com.
Pro-Ears
I use hearing protection
when shooting firearms but never really thought about using them for hunting.
Well Pro Ears, electronic hearing protection/amplification systems changed
all that. These high tech units have electronics in both cups, are easy
to adjust and super comfortable. But the main thing is their uncanny ability
to pick up sounds you could never hear without them. Hearing what is happening
before you see it gave me the advantage and when you are dealing
with wary game animals from whitetails to wild turkeys you need every advantage
you can get. I won’t be with out my Pro Ears again.
Florida
Wildlife Unlimited
Don't whether I got a bigger
kick out of hunting the palmettos and citrus groves of Florida or the outfitter,
Ken Mays. Both added lots of color and experiences this veteran hunter
had been without and missing. One ride in Ken's pickup and I was sure I
was going to leave with the most elusive turkey of all, the Osceola. This
is a great experience, with a high chance of success because of this successful
outfitter. (They were 100% for this Spring's turkey season.)
Possum's
Trading Post Outfitters
With a name like Possum
and a lodge nicer than the Hilton you gotta expect it to be good and it
always is. Lots of game, food is exquisite and Possum is one of the critters
of the Missouri hills. Never heard a guide sound like so many turkeys at
once. The only bad thing about hunting with the Anders family and game
rich N. E. Missouri is that you can't stay forever. I will be back. A special
atmosphere.
Sticks
N' Limbs Camouflage
You never see me in a photo
without Sticks and Limbs camo, because I wouldn't go hunting without it.
That sez it all from this bowhunter.
Knight
& Hale
Got lots of gobbles from
the purrs and yelps from the Knight and Hale Long Spur box call. The neat
thing is it can be heard extremely long distances, but its clear tone doesn't
spook a close bird.
Tony Dukes
Sponsors
For The 2004 4x4 Grand Slammer
Our 4x4 Grand Slammer
with the bow created excitement with several manufacturers and they stepped
up to the plate to sponsor the event.
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