en-us http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal.aspx?id=88 10 Journals http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1414 The plight of the modern hunter is at high risk if not in total jeopardy. Writers write about it, preachers preach about it and philosophers philosophize about it, but exactly what is being done about it. Ted Nugent dedicates time and effort to his camp for kids, which exposes youngsters to the joys... 1/28/2012 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1410 It has become an UFFDA tradition for the participants of each hunt to walk around at the end of the year’s event scratching their heads mumbling to themselves about how they didn’t think it could get any better than this year. But sure enough, the next year comes and that hunt miraculously turns out... 1/5/2012 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1406 My recent trip to Canada for spring bear provided me with an opportunity to begin development of a personal relationship with one of the new kids on the block of the rapidly expanding crossbow world – the Kodabow.  Kodabow is an American made crossbow distributed out of Pennsylvania.  It i... 12/28/2011 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1403 As the brisk wind added to the cold misery of the dying day, I made the decision to fill my tag if I was given the opportunity thereby bringing to an end the MN bow season for this year. There was only a few days of the season left, we already had two feet of snow and the real fun had faded a week a... 12/24/2011 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1402 The Axiom is a user-friendly bow that is easy to assemble, comfortable to use and tough as granite, while being very simple to maintain.    With spring bear season right around the corner, Excalibur offered me their 2010 Axiom to field test against the mighty bruins of Manitoba.  I de... 12/21/2011 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1390 Heading into the field on the next hunting trip is a jubilation that each of us that pursues wild things is very familiar with.  Visions of trophy critters and epic deeds of great cunning and courage dominate our thoughts as we head for our destinations, fired up with all of the anticipation th... 11/29/2011 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1389 A new convert joins the growing ranks of the crossbow hunter in Douglas’ Wyoming. Less than five minutes after the outfitter’s truck disappeared from sight down the dry, dusty trail, the hunter saw six antelope moving towards the windmill where he was perched 15 feet above the ground.&n... 11/29/2011 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1388 ANTELOPE FEVER Staring at the big trophy Billy laying on the ground, I realized that I had severe case of Antelope Fever.            Movement drew my eyes away from the Lark Sparrows that were busily bathing in water the color of heavily-crea... 11/29/2011 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1379 Much of the credit for a life dedicated to the chase of wild things rightfully belongs to my beloved mother and father.         Born in 1949 and schooled during the 50’s and 60’s, the year 2011 seemed a million miles away to me during those formative... 10/20/2011 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1378 Since 2006, we've made a trip to Missouri to visit Jim and Darlene Wilson, at Ozark Mountain Outfitters (OMO).  They provide some of the best whitetail and turkey hunting available in the U.S.; doing it while keeping their hunters comfortable and well fed from arrival to departure.  It’s a... 10/20/2011 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1284       As the crossbow continues its steady march into the hunting seasons of states and provinces of North America, evidence indicates that those who still reject the crossbow as an archery tool are becoming more frenzied in their efforts to halt the expansion... 10/8/2010 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1278   HBM Hunt Report from Palmquist’s, “The Farm” in Brantwood, WI.   One of the many seeds planted deep within my psyche by my parents as a youngster was an abhorrence for bullies.   We all know what they are and have seen them in action as they bro... 9/22/2010 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1274   The 2010 ATA show (the seventeenth consecutive for me) was another grand ol’ family reunion.   This annual pilgrimage presents a much anticipated opportunity for Ike and me to get together with good friends that have become an important part of our lives over the years, as well as m... 9/17/2010 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1273 Excalibur's Pink Vixen The January highlight of every year for those involved with the archery industry is the Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show.   This annual archer’s reunion of bow and arrow manufacturers and archery dealers from around the world not only provides an opportunity fo... 9/17/2010 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1215 The deer moved through the denuded forest, its thick grey coat warmly reflecting the first direct rays of sunlight that we’d seen in a week.   In spite of a full moon that would normally have had this animal in its bed by now, the creature seemed to be out enjoying the bright sunlight while it... 1/22/2010 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1214 Every year, smack dab in the middle of October, a half a dozen ACF members gather for the Fall Rendezvous in Houston, Missouri, the home of Ozark Mountain Outfitters.   Jim and Darlene Wilson and son Eric play host to our group in some of the most beautiful deer and turkey country that America... 1/22/2010 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1213 Much of the credit for a life dedicated to the chase of wild things rightfully belongs to my beloved mother and father.     Born in 1949 and schooled during the 50’s and 60’s, the year 2010 seemed a million miles away to me during those formative years.   But n... 1/22/2010 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1201 Under the sage leadership of Jay McAninch and his talented staff, the ATA is instituting programs that will insure the growth of archery and bowhunting.   Hunting, especially bowhunting, continues to come under attack from a variety of sources. The animal rights fanatics ... 12/17/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1199 As the demand for crossbow enlightenment rapidly expands, the world-wide-web continues to lead the way in providing practical information to crossbow users.   Many hunters picked up the crossbow for the first time this fall and their minds are hungry for knowledge. Th... 12/17/2009 http://huntingnet.com/fieldjournal/fieldjournal_detail.aspx?nID=1196 Inching my head back towards the deer, I realized that she was on my blind side.   Most of you that know me personally are aware of the fact that I am legally blind in my left eye. I can see light and shapes, but I am unable to tell you which way the legs of the top "E" ... 12/16/2009