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Brodie Swisher
BRODIE
SWISHER
Conducts
game calling demonstrations, hunting seminars, and shares testimony for
wild game dinners, outdoor shows, sportsman banquets, schools, churches,
and conferences. Contributing writer for Mid-South Hunting & Fishing
News and other outdoor and hunting magazines. Freelance videographer for
for Harvest Outdoor Ministries, Inc. Guides hunts for deer, waterfowl,
turkey, and predators.
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Frank Addington
Jr.
FRANK
ADDINGTON Jr.
Frank Addington Jr. is known
world wide for his entertaining and impressive Instinctive Archery Exhibitions
-- he began in 1986. Frank is believed to be the first archer in the history
of the sport to hit a baby aspirin tossed into mid air while shooting
behind his back! Addington calls his exhibitions "bow &
arrow razzle dazzle." Jeanne Moos with CNN dubbed Addington the "William
Tell of Popping Pills".
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Tony Dukes
W.R.
"TONY" DUKES
Not your average bowhunter.
Vintage Guitar collector and seller. Blues bass player with recognition
and fans world wide. Tony has carried his bow case right along with his
guitars on jigs and digs with the Eagles, Ted Nugent, Ringo Starr, Billy
Gibbons, Bo Diddily, Eric Clapton, Joan Jett and numerous other entertainers.
Add to that a prolific outdoor
writer who contributes to all the major bowhunting magazines. Equally at
home with traditional and compound bows, Tony has hunted exclusively with
a bow for over 20 years and has successfully bowhunted North America and
Africa. He is Pro Staff member of a number of hunting companies and
a field tester for several as well.
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John Keltgen
JOHN KELTGEN
John
started hunting with sticks before he could hold a gun and racked up his
first bowkill at eleven with a backyard squirrel. Ever since, bowhunting
has been a passion with bowhunts from Alaska to Wyoming and has also taken
everything from carp to moose and around 4 dozen fox and coyotes. John
is a big fan of both traditional and compound archery. It is hard for him
to decide what his favorite game animal is but he says, "Hunting geese
with a is recurve exhilarating."
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KEEFER'S KORNER
ROY
KEEFER
Roy Keefer is a free lance
writer, Senior P&Y Club member, and product field tester for several
archery industry suppliers. A certified public accountant by trade Roy
has taken twelve of the big game species in North America and has animals
listed in the Pope & Young Club and Boone & Crockett Club record
books.
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Hunting With
Fred
FRED
LUTGER
Fred is an outdoor writer,
seminar speaker, bear and turkey outfitter, His pro shop Freddie Bear Sports
has been in operation since 1979 in Tinley Park, Illinois. Fred is a lifetime
hunter and bowhunter and is active in the participation and promotion of
archery and bowhunting. A retired army officer and Vietnam veteran Fred
was awarded the Purple Heart.  |
Through The Eyes
Of A Young Hunter
RANDY
OITKER
Randy, age 15, is an avid
bowhunter and outdoor sports writer. Randy is also a professional archer
who hails from Plainville, IL. He competes in the 3-D archery circuits
and is a two time NABH World Champion and a three time NABH Shooter of
the Year. He holds 17 national titles.  |
And My Father
Taught Me
MICHELE
CRUMMER
Business
woman, mother, wife, sister, daughter. Michele is all these things and
more. With a life time of experience with one of the most dedicated bowhunters
ever to draw a bow, John Musacchia SR as her father and teacher, Michele
shares the importance of family in the bowhunting experience. |
GUY FITZGERALD
Guy
Fitzgerald, recently appointed to the President and Co-Owner position of
Fitzgerald Hunting Corporation, is a veteran gen-xer rapidly changing the
face of the outdoors. He is the youngest President in the industry and
definitely the youngest bowhunting celebrity. Dan has worked very hard
to pave the way, but after a lifetime of learning and digesting the outdoors,
Guy has stepped up to the plate and readily accepts the challenges facing
him. Having taken many big game species in North America, Guy has proven
to be a true veteran amongst veterans.  |
T.R. MICHELS
A
nationally recognized big game researcher, speaker and writer. He is the
author of the Whitetail, Elk, Turkey Addict's Manuals; the Deer Addict's
Manual. He is the innovator of the Moon Indicator, which predicts peak
monthly movement of deer and elk, based on the forces of the moon; the
Daily Deer Movement Indicator, which helps hunters decide when and where
to hunt, based on current meteorological conditions; and the Rut Phase
Indicator, which helps hunters determine the stage of the rut, and when
and where to hunt, by the current deer activity and sign. |
ADVENTURES IN
THE OUTDOORS
Linda
K. Burch: Linda is an avid hunter and quite a talented writer. While
her articles are filled with life in the outdoors. Her articles balance
a rich sense of humor with heartfelt comments and reflections. Linda's
tales will surely make you smile. And they may make you reflect, too. Linda
K. Burch is the President of WildTech Corporation, the maker of the exciting
new line of FireTacks reflective markers and tapes. |
Behind The String
Art
Champoux: Art is dedicated to archery in all forms. He is also more
than just a little bit humorous in his writing. At times, his perspective
might be different they yours, or others, but sometimes we all see the
same thing at differently. Over the course of fifty years of shooting every
type of bow and arrow
Art has been on both sides of the counter,
as a shooter, a hunter, a dealer and as a man who loves the sport
and has fought for our right to pursue game with the bow and arrow.  |
Hunting With
Jason Nolz
Dr.
Jason Nolz is a 35 year old, avid hunter, 3D competitor and fisherman
who has bowhunted for 20 years. He has trophy hunted for the last 11 years
and has 7 trophy class whitewalls to his credit. The others Jason
took with either muzzleloader or shotgun. A practicing chiropractor
for 11 years, Jason Nolz was not content with just hunting, he also designed
and now manufacturers the TREESUIT, the Treestand Alternative. |
INSTANT ANSWERS
FOR COMPOUND BOWS & SHOOTING IT ACCURATELY
Robert
"Bob" Ragsdale is known industry wide for his vast technical knowledge
of the compound bow. Updated virtually daily for several years there are
hundreds of INSTANT ANSWERS in 8 categories in a SEARCHABLE database. The
myths & rumors are dispelled and your life and accuracy enhanced. A
Consultant to the industry, author, investigator and expert witness, a
wealth of information awaits you. |
FIELD EVALUATIONS:
An
updated column written by bowhunters on our Field Evaluation Team (selected
by Rich Walton) who are assigned specific new products to test. This column
will give you the low down on that new product from a bowhunter's point
of view. Do these products perform like they say? Are they easy to use?
Do they hold up? Are they really worth what they cost ? Find out here. |
Archery for Everyone
Cindy
Wortman: An Arizona archer, wife, mother of 2, Cindy is an all around
outdoorswoman. She loves to target shoot and bowhunt. She is active in
her area's archery club and has a wealth of information to
share
with all the ladies (and men) who are coming into or thinking about coming
into archery. |
North American
Game Species
Stu
Keck: Every article is aimed at only one thing, informing you of everything
you would ever want to know about the big game species found in North America..
Stu shares his extensive knowledge so you'll know what every animal you
hunt is about, what special features you need to be aware of and how you
can get close to score. . |
Taxidermy
Larry
Reese: We all work hard at perfecting the art of bowhunting in the
hopes of tagging that trophy. For those that do, preserving the memories
forever involves taxidermy. Taxidermist Larry Reese shares his considerable
knowledge of what it takes to ensure a good mount. Read his column, ask
him questions. This one is for success. |
Bowhunting With
Rick Philippi
Rick
Philippi: Outdoor writer and veteran bowhunter Rick Philippi is a regular
columnists. Rick began his hunting career as a young lad of 16 as he pursued
the whitewalls near his family's Illinois farm. These days Rick bowhunts
for deer, bear, antelope, wild turkey, exotics and wild hogs. He is an
accomplished wild turkey hunter with the bow with many gobblers to his
credit. Rick has hunted in Hawaii, Africa, Canada and several states in
the U.S. Check out Rick's "personal best" day of bowhunting wild gobblers.  |
Becoming A Student
Of Whitetail Deer
Steve
Bartylla: Steve is a whitetail research junky. He believes that it
is impossible to know enough about white-tailed deer, their habitat, and
how they interrelate. His column ongoing covers every aspect of bowhunting
whitewalls and provides valuable habitat improvement techniques. |
Cookin' With
SusieQ
SusieQ
& Tumbleweed (from the Live Chat) have pages and pages of delicious
recipes for wild game. Also people email recipes from all over the world.
Separate Recipe Sections for Bear, Breakfast, Fish, Fowl, Jerky, Non-Meat,
Wild Turkey, Venison, Wild Boar, & More. |
TROPHY BOWHUNTING
Roy
Goodwin: Roy has years of bowhunting experience in different countries
after different game. The dedication to hunt for only the best is what
drives any trophy hunter and Roy is no different. If you want the wall
hangers, pay attention. This column will show you how. A life long bowhunter,
Roy has been immersed in the sport for years and currently heads up the
NETAA Target Competition in New England states. |
BOWHUNTING SAFETY
Stuart Keck is a Certified National Bowhunter Education Program Instructor.
He is NBEF certified in California and Washington State. He also teaches
regular Hunter Education, holding certifications in Arizona, California,
and Washington. Stuart has enjoyed Bowhunting over twenty years and
has been teaching Hunter Education for almost seventeen. He lives
in the mountains of Northwest Washington with his wife and three children.
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TRADITIONAL BOWHUNTING
Doug
Besherse: Traditional archery and bowhunting are Doug's life long passion.
His articles cover all aspects of selecting, shooting and caring for traditional
bows, arrows and associated equipment. You can also ask him questions in
his online Q&A. Doug Besherse is the owner of B Brothers Archery
Pro Shop and handles traditional bowhunting & archery equipment, articles
and tips, online store, and more. |
Bowhunting Africa
Tink
Nathan is an accomplished bowhunter and one of the more colorful figures
in our sport. As the President and founder of Tink's Safariland Hunting
Corporation {1954 to 1991) he developed Tink's # 69 Doe-in-Rut Buck Lure.
Tink is also a Professional Guide/Outfitter in South Africa. |
Bowhunting, A
Family Affair
Susan
Lagazo: What do you do when your husband suddenly discovers he is in
love with another? Bowhunting I mean. Well, if you are Susan, you join
in. She did and the results are touching, frustrating and often humorous.
A delightful column that is a must read for everyone who has ever picked
up a bow, or not.  |
Father Rich
No
place that deals with the splendor of nature is complete without the message
of God. In today's world He has certainly been asked to take a back
seat, but not here. For those of us who believe that nature and all it
involves was created by God for man this is a must read.. |
The Cutting Edge
Bruce
Barrie of Rocky Mountain Broadheads is on the cutting edge of bowhunting,
broadheads. Bruce tackles current topics in his column, The Cutting Edge. |
Bob Robb:
Bob is one of the most published bowhunter/writers today. He was the first
Editor of Petersen's Bowhunting magazine, as well as a senior staff editor
at Petersen's Hunting. Bob is an accomplished big-game hunter with both
rifle and bow, and his hunting adventures and articles are occasionally
featured at bowhunting.net. .
Brian Pullam:
Brian is one of the new generation that not only embraces the high speed
technology of computers and the web, but hold a deep, abiding love for
the outdoors and the sport of bowhunting. Brian single-handedly created
the original Young Bowhunters Club.
Chrissy Bruder:
Chrissy is not a veteran to the sport of bowhunting. In fact the '99 season
was her first hunting trip ever. And she proved she has the "bowhunting
spirit" by scoring on a nice doe. Chrissy jumps right in there with the
boys and proves teenage girls have a place in the sport to. This is a must
read for the girlfriend or daughter who might want to begin hunting.
Frank
& Becky Pearson: How to tune your bow properly. How
to improve your shooting. Nothin' like a big 10-pointer to put you in the
target panic mode. Frank and Becky Pearson explain what Target Panic is
and how to get over it. It's one of the subjects aptly covered in their
column..
Freddie Troncoso:
Knowledge, experience, charisma. If it involves archery, Freddie is the
total package. His years of experience and dedication to the intricacies
of the sport have led him to greatness but along the way he has helped
create many other archery greats, including his own superstar wife, Eva.
Freddie knows archery. .
Jim Crumley:
The ‘Father of Hunting Camouflage’ shares his years of experience hunting
whitetail. Here we are taking, chapter by chapter his best selling book,
‘Jim Crumley’s Secrets of Bowhunting Deer’. Interesting and informative,
this column shares a life time of successful bowhunting.
Ordering info is also listed
Bowhunting
The West
John
Maynard: And the name says it all. John Maynard puts special emphasis
on mule deer and elk hunting and focuses on Utah and Colorado. John helps
you get started out on the right foot as you plan your first mule deer
or elk hunting trip. .
John
Musacchia Jr.
With
a life time involvement in the sport of archery, John is the son of the
late, great John Musacchia, part owner in MUZZY Products Co. manufacturer
of the famous MUZZY Broadhead System and one of the most exciting and outspoken
players in the sport today. A traditional archer who hunts with the longbow,
John has combined this love of the more primitive nature of bowhunting
with his work involving the most advanced technology in product design
and manufacture available today. Possessing A great sense of humor and
inbred love of the wild John eagerly shares his talents and experiences
with all who love the hunt.
Hitting Your Financial
Targets
Mike
is a Certified Financial Planner and bowhunter. He writes about the parallels
between bowhunting and financial planning. You will find his column interesting,
informative and motivational. Let him help you achieve success by identifying
and Hitting Your Financial Targets and generating enough extra money to
go on your hunt of a lifetime.
Thomas French
- Novice Bowhunter
Thomas
French: He's learning and you are helping him out. Thomas is
15 years old and has harvested deer and a turkey while gun hunting, but
this year he he is hunting with a bow. |