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• 18 Mar 2011
  Top Tips For Opening Day Toms

  By Aaron_DeckerCreated 03/17/2011 Top Tips For Opening Day Toms 1. Roost A TomYour season really begins the afternoon before opening day. Get there the last hour of daylight and listen for the tell-tale flapping wings of birds flying up to roost and longbeards gobbling from the limb. If you hear one that sounds like it is in a tree, ease as close to him as you dare without spooking him. Ideally you want to pinpoint exactly what tree he is in so you can set up close to him in the morning. Try to roost at least three birds so you have multiple back-up plans incase your choosen bird fails to pan out. Many factors can come into play from a blown set up to simply an unresponsive bird. It is best to not put all your eggs in one basket. 2. Be FirstWhether you hunt public land or a shared lease, nothing is worse than planning the season's first hunt only to arrive at your spot and find somebody else there. It's crucial that you get there first. Leave home in plenty of time. Have your gear organized and ready to go and don't be afraid of spending extra time sitting in the dark--its worth it to make the plan come together. 3. Call With CautionNever call excessively to a gobbler on the roost. Call softly once or twice to a bird gobbling from the limb in order to make him think a hen is there. If he responds to your call, shut up. He knows you're there, and barring getting intercepted by a real hen, he will likely come your way when he hits the ground. Once he is on the ground, give him a more energetic series of calls to get him cranked up and marching your way. Once he starts coming, revert back to the earlier technique of keeping your calls to a minimum. The key is to be flexible. If hens suddenly light up, start calling aggressively again to get the longbeard fired up and coming your way in a hurry. Remember, once he's with the other hens, your morning just got a lot tougher.

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• By Chris Avena

  Top Tips For Opening Day Toms

  By Aaron_DeckerCreated 03/17/2011 Top Tips For Opening Day Toms 1. Roost A TomYour season really begins the afternoon before opening day. Get there the last hour of daylight and listen for the tell-tale flapping wings of birds flying up to roost and longbeards gobbling from the limb. If you hear one that sounds like it is in a tree, ease as close to him as you dare without spooking him. Ideally you want to pinpoint exactly what tree he is in so you can set up close to him in the morning. Try to roost at least three birds so you have multiple back-up plans incase your choosen bird fails to pan out. Many factors can come into play from a blown set up to simply an unresponsive bird. It is best to not put all your eggs in one basket. 2. Be FirstWhether you hunt public land or a shared lease, nothing is worse than planning the season's first hunt only to arrive at your spot and find somebody else there. It's crucial that you get there first. Leave home in plenty of time. Have your gear organized and ready to go and don't be afraid of spending extra time sitting in the dark--its worth it to make the plan come together. 3. Call With CautionNever call excessively to a gobbler on the roost. Call softly once or twice to a bird gobbling from the limb in order to make him think a hen is there. If he responds to your call, shut up. He knows you're there, and barring getting intercepted by a real hen, he will likely come your way when he hits the ground. Once he is on the ground, give him a more energetic series of calls to get him cranked up and marching your way. Once he starts coming, revert back to the earlier technique of keeping your calls to a minimum. The key is to be flexible. If hens suddenly light up, start calling aggressively again to get the longbeard fired up and coming your way in a hurry. Remember, once he's with the other hens, your morning just got a lot tougher.

  Mar 18, 2011 887
• 18 Mar 2011
  Wisconsin DNR to Offer Summer Deer Hunting Classes

  State wildlife officials are planning a series of clinics for beginning deer hunters late this summer.   BABCOCK, Wis. (AP) — State wildlife officials are planning a series of clinics for beginning deer hunters late this summer. The Department of Natural Resources will hold the one-day workshops at the Sandhill Wildlife Area near Babcock. The classes will include information on deer biology and management, scouting and firearm safety as well as hunting rules and ethics. The agency will offer a youth workshop for children ages 12 to 15 on Aug. 4, 6 and 8. A clinic for first-time hunters over age 16 will take place on Sept. 24. Graduates will be invited to take part in a special hunt in the wildlife area on Nov. 5-6. Applications are available on the DNR's website and at DNR service centers.

  1097 Posted by Chris Avena
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  Wisconsin DNR to Offer Summer Deer Hunting Classes

  State wildlife officials are planning a series of clinics for beginning deer hunters late this summer.   BABCOCK, Wis. (AP) — State wildlife officials are planning a series of clinics for beginning deer hunters late this summer. The Department of Natural Resources will hold the one-day workshops at the Sandhill Wildlife Area near Babcock. The classes will include information on deer biology and management, scouting and firearm safety as well as hunting rules and ethics. The agency will offer a youth workshop for children ages 12 to 15 on Aug. 4, 6 and 8. A clinic for first-time hunters over age 16 will take place on Sept. 24. Graduates will be invited to take part in a special hunt in the wildlife area on Nov. 5-6. Applications are available on the DNR's website and at DNR service centers.

  Mar 18, 2011 1097
• 17 Mar 2011
  Casting Call for Outdoor TV Show

  Are you a city slicker that could ROCK IT in the WILD?! Are you SUPER OUTGOING and up for a CHALLENGE?Have you always had a LOVE for the OUTDOORS (Camping, rock climbing, gardening, fishing etc)? A prominent cable network may be lookin' for you! We are currently seeking a side kick to pair up with a famous hunter in TEXAS! Requirements:MUST have an outgoing personality- the funnier the betterUnder 5'10 heightLove for the outdoors A degree in wildlife/forestry is a definite plus!Must be willing to relocate to TX for shooting To be considered email CastReality@Gmail.com a recent photo, contact information (cell, email), and why you think you would ROCK it in the wild!

  993 Posted by Chris Avena
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  Casting Call for Outdoor TV Show

  Are you a city slicker that could ROCK IT in the WILD?! Are you SUPER OUTGOING and up for a CHALLENGE?Have you always had a LOVE for the OUTDOORS (Camping, rock climbing, gardening, fishing etc)? A prominent cable network may be lookin' for you! We are currently seeking a side kick to pair up with a famous hunter in TEXAS! Requirements:MUST have an outgoing personality- the funnier the betterUnder 5'10 heightLove for the outdoors A degree in wildlife/forestry is a definite plus!Must be willing to relocate to TX for shooting To be considered email CastReality@Gmail.com a recent photo, contact information (cell, email), and why you think you would ROCK it in the wild!

  Mar 17, 2011 993
• 17 Mar 2011
  Air Force Opens South Carolina Base to Turkey Hunters

  Air Force officials at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina are allowing turkey hunters to go for the gobblers on the Poinsett electronic combat range this spring. SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — Air Force officials at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina are allowing turkey hunters to go for the gobblers on the Poinsett electronic combat range this spring. Air Force officials say hunting will be allowed on Saturdays and Sundays when there are no mission conflicts from April 1 through May 1. Hunting will not be allowed on Easter Sunday, April 24. All hunters must have valid South Carolina hunting licenses and pay a $15 fee for each hunt. The hunts last from 30 minutes before sunrise until four hours after sunrise. Hunters will be transported to an assigned drop-off site after a mandatory safety briefing. To reserve a spot on a first-come basis, call 803-494-3239 by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday before each hunt.

  10450 Posted by Chris Avena
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  Air Force Opens South Carolina Base to Turkey Hunters

  Air Force officials at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina are allowing turkey hunters to go for the gobblers on the Poinsett electronic combat range this spring. SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AP) — Air Force officials at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina are allowing turkey hunters to go for the gobblers on the Poinsett electronic combat range this spring. Air Force officials say hunting will be allowed on Saturdays and Sundays when there are no mission conflicts from April 1 through May 1. Hunting will not be allowed on Easter Sunday, April 24. All hunters must have valid South Carolina hunting licenses and pay a $15 fee for each hunt. The hunts last from 30 minutes before sunrise until four hours after sunrise. Hunters will be transported to an assigned drop-off site after a mandatory safety briefing. To reserve a spot on a first-come basis, call 803-494-3239 by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday before each hunt.

  Mar 17, 2011 10450
• 11 Mar 2011
  South Carolina Begins Annual Scoring of Deer Antlers

  The annual search for record deer antlers is under way in South Carolina.   COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The annual search for record deer antlers is under way in South Carolina. The state Natural Resources Department is holding scoring sessions around the state in advance of the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic scheduled for March 25-27 at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. Natural Resources project supervisor Charles Ruth says the state has almost 5,500 sets of white-tailed deer antlers on its records list. Hunters must document the date and location of the kill when they bring in a set of antlers for scoring. The department uses the Boone and Crockett system for scoring antlers. The goal is to determine where the largest deer are located and use that information for future herd management. The agency has a complete list of scoring locations on its website: www.scdnr.gov

  1580 Posted by Chris Avena
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  South Carolina Begins Annual Scoring of Deer Antlers

  The annual search for record deer antlers is under way in South Carolina.   COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The annual search for record deer antlers is under way in South Carolina. The state Natural Resources Department is holding scoring sessions around the state in advance of the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic scheduled for March 25-27 at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. Natural Resources project supervisor Charles Ruth says the state has almost 5,500 sets of white-tailed deer antlers on its records list. Hunters must document the date and location of the kill when they bring in a set of antlers for scoring. The department uses the Boone and Crockett system for scoring antlers. The goal is to determine where the largest deer are located and use that information for future herd management. The agency has a complete list of scoring locations on its website: www.scdnr.gov

  Mar 11, 2011 1580
• 03 Feb 2011
  Get to know SeeMeHunt

  Get to know SeeMeHunt by Neil on January 25th, 2011 Posted In: SeeMeHunt, Chris Avena, SeeMeHunt Today, the Social Network is probably the most powerful tool for just about anything. Keeping in touch with friends or family, following celebrities or just another form of advertising. These such social networks are very common in the world. Pretty much, any website you visit these days has the Blue “F” icon for Facebook, or lower case “t” for Twitter prominent somewhere on the page. I’d like to mention to you about a new and upcoming social website specifically for the hunting niche. A website born last May that has steadily grown to over 1000 registered members. I recently discovered SeeMeHunt after Following this @SeeMeHunt on Twitter. Curious, I clicked on his link provided in his Tweet which brought me to a familiar looking looking web site. I could almost compare it to Facebook but for this guy looking for a new venue of sharing my hunting experiences and getting to know other hunters like me, I figured the creator was a genius! I was honestly frustrated of the same old hunting and fishing forums and jumping all over their sites reading new and different threads pertaining to different items. Here I was staring at a new site and immediately registered as a member. I really struggle to stop making the comparison to Facebook as it acts and feels a lot like it but has it own uniqueness that makes SeeMeHunt one of a kind. So I quickly began fishing around with the site and uploading my profile picture. Entered a few bits of information about myself to share with others. The basics were done. Next was interacting with the members. It became apparent who the creator was after a friendly welcome message appeared at the top of the News Feed page and shortly after a personal message welcoming me to the site and explaining a little bit about it’s purpose. We exchanged a few more messages in the next couple days. Since then, I check SeeMeHunt almost daily now.   Chris & his big boar So who was this faceless person I was chatting with? I only had a name “Chris Avena” and a distant profile picture of a guy standing behind a huge boar with his face slightly shadowed by his hat. So without further ado, here are some Q&A’s for getting to know Chris Avena – creator of SeeMeHunt.com.  UGA: What inspired you to start a hunting related social network site?-How long has the site been up?-How long had you been “planning” a hunting social web site? C.A.: I have been hunting for 30 years. What inspired me to Start SeeMeHunt.com was thedesire to spend more time doing what I love. I have always loved Hunting and beingoutdoors. I had a vision of creating a place where hunters from around the world canmeet and get to know each other. I wanted SeeMeHunt to be a place where hunters couldshare their Knowledge, Friendships and Experience. I launched the site in May 2010 andI am very pleased at how well received it has been.UGA: Do you feel your page layout stands out much better than the other typical forumlayouts?- Do you feel it has its advantages or disadvantages?C.A.: When I had envisioned SeeMeHunt.com I really wanted something that was more interactive than the standard blog or forum format. I wanted a place where hunters can meet, socialize & get to know each other. SeeMeHunt is an ever evolving cycle. Hunters get to indulge themselves and interact with other SeeMeHunt members. There are no disadvantages when everyone is enjoying their favorite sport. This makes SeeMeHunt become an everyday adventure. UGA: Do you have web design or computer technology background? If not, What is yourbackground (work experiences)? C.A.: My time is spent on certain aspects of my website. I have a web designer who works with me but I am responsible for every aspect of SeeMeHunt. UGA: What are some of your most memorable hunting experiences? C.A.: I would have to say that this past October during bow season when I came face to face with a big 350lb black bear at 30 yards was something that I will never forget. It was just about dusk & I was waiting to meet up with my hunting partner Bill and I see this flash of black about 100 yards off. I looked again and I see this black bear heading in my direction. I was on the other side of the stream sitting in a natural ground blind. The Bear seemed to be walking at a normal pace looking for a place to cross the stream. The bear appeared to have a big gate & was closing ground pretty fast. I had an arrow knocked but I couldn’t draw. It kept looking in my direction. It seemed like the closer this bear got to me, the bigger it got. Finally it stopped about 30 yards away. It found the place where he was going to cross the stream. All he had to do was walk five steps down the embankment and I would be sitting on a nice bear rug while I was writing this story. His nose went up testing the wind. I knew that I was busted. Suddenly, he looks right in my eyes! I was perfectly still. Focused on a potential shot staring into his black piercing eyes, both, waiting for the other to flinch. Then he put his head down, which is an aggressive posture. He was testing me but I didn’t move and I didn’t give ground. I knew at that point that either he was going to charge or he was going to retreat. I didn’t even have a chest shot at this point but I was still focused on getting one. Then, just like that, he turned and walked away. As I watched him walking away I realized that I was not nervous or scared about being that close to this potentially dangerous animal and that scared me. That observation is just something that stands out in my mind. UGA: Have you traveled to any foreign countries to hunt? (If not countries, any other states)- If so, what did you hunt? C.A.: To date, I have not, however I have traveled extensively out side the U.S. but not to hunt. This year I do have a September bow hunting trip for deer in Kentucky and a bear hunting trip in Maine. I do have a several trips envisioned. Those trips would be part pleasure, part business.UGA: You recently went to the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Can you explain what that is?- Had you been to Vegas before?     Chris with Lee & Tiffany C.A.: Yes, although I have been to Vegas several times in the past, this was my first Shot Show. The Shot Show is a trade show for the Outdoor Industry where all of the manufacturers showcase all of their latest products. The Shot Show exceeded all of my expectations. I saw everything from the latest rifles and hand guns by Thompson, CVA, Browning to the latest Tree Stands by Ameristep, The New Diesel UTV by Badboy Buggies, The latest Yamaha Grizzlie and the latest by C‘mere Deer, Mossey Oak, Wild Game Innovations, Primos and more. There were celebrity hunters there as well. I had the opportunity to meet Jim Shockey and his daughter Eva, Lee & Tiffany and a few others.   Chris & Jim Shocky They were all warm and friendly people. The whole scene was pretty overwhelming at first but you get into the swing of it pretty quickly. UGA:  Did you go for pleasure or business? C.A.: I did go to promote SeeMeHunt.com but although I was there for business, it really was a pleasure being there. Do we really consider it work when you really love what you do? I am very passionate about making SeeMeHunt.com the largest Social Network for Hunting and Fishing very soon. UGA: In your opinion, who had some of the best booths there? C.A.: Every company brought something unique to the show. To me, it seemed like the larger the manufacturer, the more detailed and elaborate the displays were. Sure I have my favorites but some things are better left unsaid.   UGA: Is there anything new coming out that is note worthy?   Jim's Daughter Eva Shocky & Chris C.A.: Thompson came out with the New Venture rifle that is in various calibers. It is just a beautiful Rifle. CVA also came out with some new models. Ameristep has the new Bone Collector line of Tree Stands with the sling back seats – very cool. There is a new wind direction detector by Firefly, Oilfield Camo, The new slimed down Thermacell with their new holster that you can clip to your day pack. From the moment you walk through the doors to the show you feel like you are in a hunter’s paradise. UGA: What is your hunting preference (Bow, Rifle, Shotgun, other?) C.A.: I had always been a rifle hunter. Over the past few years I have started bow hunting and I absolutely love it. I regret waiting so long to start bow hunting because now I am hooked on it. This past season I started hunting Black Powder as well. With each season that presents that perfect shooting opportunity – That is my favorite. UGA: Being from NY, do you have a lot of access to hunting land? Is it Private or State land? C.A.: Honestly, I think that I have hunted everywhere there is to hunt in New York. There is plenty of state land to hunt but I have always tried to stay on private land. I just felt more comfortable…..and safer. UGA: Do you have any trophies on the wall? Chris @ SHOT Show C.A.: Yes but do we ever have enough of them? UGA: Besides your own web site, where else can your members follow you on the internet? C.A.: I am on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Digg all under SeeMeHunt. UGA: In closing, what else do you feel we should know about you or your web site? C.A.: SeeMeHunt.com is open to anyone worldwide. I am especially fond of the diversity of cultures that it has brought together, sharing not only their hunting stories and experiences but sharing their lives as well. SeeMeHunt.com is expanding into other areas. Our store will be expanding its product line. We are working on a New SeeMeHunt Spice Rub. We have New Sponsors that will be coming aboard as well. We will be planning a few Discounted Hunts for SeeMeHunt Members. Being a new site, we have a lot of plans ahead of us. I personally enjoy target shooting with a bow, rifle or muzzle loader. I like to try out new weapons and evaluate the performance of them. I am always trying to expand my knowledge of the industry and I enjoy reading about it, watching something about it on one of the hunting channels. I also like to cook and try out new game recipes. I enjoy trying new types of food. I just had some alligator last week. No – It didn’t taste like chicken. It was good though. My favorites are duck and rabbit but I will try just about any type of food once. You never know what you will enjoy unless you try it. I want to Thank You Chris for taking the time to answer my questions. I hope after reading this you will go and check his site out and join myself and the other 1000+ members. We’d love to hear from you and share our experiences with you there!

  24489 Posted by Chris Avena
• By Chris Avena

  Get to know SeeMeHunt

  Get to know SeeMeHunt by Neil on January 25th, 2011 Posted In: SeeMeHunt, Chris Avena, SeeMeHunt Today, the Social Network is probably the most powerful tool for just about anything. Keeping in touch with friends or family, following celebrities or just another form of advertising. These such social networks are very common in the world. Pretty much, any website you visit these days has the Blue “F” icon for Facebook, or lower case “t” for Twitter prominent somewhere on the page. I’d like to mention to you about a new and upcoming social website specifically for the hunting niche. A website born last May that has steadily grown to over 1000 registered members. I recently discovered SeeMeHunt after Following this @SeeMeHunt on Twitter. Curious, I clicked on his link provided in his Tweet which brought me to a familiar looking looking web site. I could almost compare it to Facebook but for this guy looking for a new venue of sharing my hunting experiences and getting to know other hunters like me, I figured the creator was a genius! I was honestly frustrated of the same old hunting and fishing forums and jumping all over their sites reading new and different threads pertaining to different items. Here I was staring at a new site and immediately registered as a member. I really struggle to stop making the comparison to Facebook as it acts and feels a lot like it but has it own uniqueness that makes SeeMeHunt one of a kind. So I quickly began fishing around with the site and uploading my profile picture. Entered a few bits of information about myself to share with others. The basics were done. Next was interacting with the members. It became apparent who the creator was after a friendly welcome message appeared at the top of the News Feed page and shortly after a personal message welcoming me to the site and explaining a little bit about it’s purpose. We exchanged a few more messages in the next couple days. Since then, I check SeeMeHunt almost daily now.   Chris & his big boar So who was this faceless person I was chatting with? I only had a name “Chris Avena” and a distant profile picture of a guy standing behind a huge boar with his face slightly shadowed by his hat. So without further ado, here are some Q&A’s for getting to know Chris Avena – creator of SeeMeHunt.com.  UGA: What inspired you to start a hunting related social network site?-How long has the site been up?-How long had you been “planning” a hunting social web site? C.A.: I have been hunting for 30 years. What inspired me to Start SeeMeHunt.com was thedesire to spend more time doing what I love. I have always loved Hunting and beingoutdoors. I had a vision of creating a place where hunters from around the world canmeet and get to know each other. I wanted SeeMeHunt to be a place where hunters couldshare their Knowledge, Friendships and Experience. I launched the site in May 2010 andI am very pleased at how well received it has been.UGA: Do you feel your page layout stands out much better than the other typical forumlayouts?- Do you feel it has its advantages or disadvantages?C.A.: When I had envisioned SeeMeHunt.com I really wanted something that was more interactive than the standard blog or forum format. I wanted a place where hunters can meet, socialize & get to know each other. SeeMeHunt is an ever evolving cycle. Hunters get to indulge themselves and interact with other SeeMeHunt members. There are no disadvantages when everyone is enjoying their favorite sport. This makes SeeMeHunt become an everyday adventure. UGA: Do you have web design or computer technology background? If not, What is yourbackground (work experiences)? C.A.: My time is spent on certain aspects of my website. I have a web designer who works with me but I am responsible for every aspect of SeeMeHunt. UGA: What are some of your most memorable hunting experiences? C.A.: I would have to say that this past October during bow season when I came face to face with a big 350lb black bear at 30 yards was something that I will never forget. It was just about dusk & I was waiting to meet up with my hunting partner Bill and I see this flash of black about 100 yards off. I looked again and I see this black bear heading in my direction. I was on the other side of the stream sitting in a natural ground blind. The Bear seemed to be walking at a normal pace looking for a place to cross the stream. The bear appeared to have a big gate & was closing ground pretty fast. I had an arrow knocked but I couldn’t draw. It kept looking in my direction. It seemed like the closer this bear got to me, the bigger it got. Finally it stopped about 30 yards away. It found the place where he was going to cross the stream. All he had to do was walk five steps down the embankment and I would be sitting on a nice bear rug while I was writing this story. His nose went up testing the wind. I knew that I was busted. Suddenly, he looks right in my eyes! I was perfectly still. Focused on a potential shot staring into his black piercing eyes, both, waiting for the other to flinch. Then he put his head down, which is an aggressive posture. He was testing me but I didn’t move and I didn’t give ground. I knew at that point that either he was going to charge or he was going to retreat. I didn’t even have a chest shot at this point but I was still focused on getting one. Then, just like that, he turned and walked away. As I watched him walking away I realized that I was not nervous or scared about being that close to this potentially dangerous animal and that scared me. That observation is just something that stands out in my mind. UGA: Have you traveled to any foreign countries to hunt? (If not countries, any other states)- If so, what did you hunt? C.A.: To date, I have not, however I have traveled extensively out side the U.S. but not to hunt. This year I do have a September bow hunting trip for deer in Kentucky and a bear hunting trip in Maine. I do have a several trips envisioned. Those trips would be part pleasure, part business.UGA: You recently went to the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Can you explain what that is?- Had you been to Vegas before?     Chris with Lee & Tiffany C.A.: Yes, although I have been to Vegas several times in the past, this was my first Shot Show. The Shot Show is a trade show for the Outdoor Industry where all of the manufacturers showcase all of their latest products. The Shot Show exceeded all of my expectations. I saw everything from the latest rifles and hand guns by Thompson, CVA, Browning to the latest Tree Stands by Ameristep, The New Diesel UTV by Badboy Buggies, The latest Yamaha Grizzlie and the latest by C‘mere Deer, Mossey Oak, Wild Game Innovations, Primos and more. There were celebrity hunters there as well. I had the opportunity to meet Jim Shockey and his daughter Eva, Lee & Tiffany and a few others.   Chris & Jim Shocky They were all warm and friendly people. The whole scene was pretty overwhelming at first but you get into the swing of it pretty quickly. UGA:  Did you go for pleasure or business? C.A.: I did go to promote SeeMeHunt.com but although I was there for business, it really was a pleasure being there. Do we really consider it work when you really love what you do? I am very passionate about making SeeMeHunt.com the largest Social Network for Hunting and Fishing very soon. UGA: In your opinion, who had some of the best booths there? C.A.: Every company brought something unique to the show. To me, it seemed like the larger the manufacturer, the more detailed and elaborate the displays were. Sure I have my favorites but some things are better left unsaid.   UGA: Is there anything new coming out that is note worthy?   Jim's Daughter Eva Shocky & Chris C.A.: Thompson came out with the New Venture rifle that is in various calibers. It is just a beautiful Rifle. CVA also came out with some new models. Ameristep has the new Bone Collector line of Tree Stands with the sling back seats – very cool. There is a new wind direction detector by Firefly, Oilfield Camo, The new slimed down Thermacell with their new holster that you can clip to your day pack. From the moment you walk through the doors to the show you feel like you are in a hunter’s paradise. UGA: What is your hunting preference (Bow, Rifle, Shotgun, other?) C.A.: I had always been a rifle hunter. Over the past few years I have started bow hunting and I absolutely love it. I regret waiting so long to start bow hunting because now I am hooked on it. This past season I started hunting Black Powder as well. With each season that presents that perfect shooting opportunity – That is my favorite. UGA: Being from NY, do you have a lot of access to hunting land? Is it Private or State land? C.A.: Honestly, I think that I have hunted everywhere there is to hunt in New York. There is plenty of state land to hunt but I have always tried to stay on private land. I just felt more comfortable…..and safer. UGA: Do you have any trophies on the wall? Chris @ SHOT Show C.A.: Yes but do we ever have enough of them? UGA: Besides your own web site, where else can your members follow you on the internet? C.A.: I am on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Digg all under SeeMeHunt. UGA: In closing, what else do you feel we should know about you or your web site? C.A.: SeeMeHunt.com is open to anyone worldwide. I am especially fond of the diversity of cultures that it has brought together, sharing not only their hunting stories and experiences but sharing their lives as well. SeeMeHunt.com is expanding into other areas. Our store will be expanding its product line. We are working on a New SeeMeHunt Spice Rub. We have New Sponsors that will be coming aboard as well. We will be planning a few Discounted Hunts for SeeMeHunt Members. Being a new site, we have a lot of plans ahead of us. I personally enjoy target shooting with a bow, rifle or muzzle loader. I like to try out new weapons and evaluate the performance of them. I am always trying to expand my knowledge of the industry and I enjoy reading about it, watching something about it on one of the hunting channels. I also like to cook and try out new game recipes. I enjoy trying new types of food. I just had some alligator last week. No – It didn’t taste like chicken. It was good though. My favorites are duck and rabbit but I will try just about any type of food once. You never know what you will enjoy unless you try it. I want to Thank You Chris for taking the time to answer my questions. I hope after reading this you will go and check his site out and join myself and the other 1000+ members. We’d love to hear from you and share our experiences with you there!

  Feb 03, 2011 24489
• 03 Feb 2011
  Rocker Ted Nugent promotes hunting lifestyle

    Las Vegas, NV - Ted Nugent, producer and host of Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild was honored by Outdoor Channel January 20 during the Golden Moose Awards. In recognition of his tireless contributions in promoting the outdoor lifestyle, Nugent received the first ever Lightning Rod Award In presenting the award, Outdoor Channel's Chief Operating Officer, Tom Hornish, stated that Nugent is "on the radio or TV on a near daily basis promoting hunting and the outdoors to the entire nation. And he's not afraid of a little controversy!"Nugent responded, "I could not be more proud to stand up for what's right and good and ultimately be acknowledged for doing so by my great Outdoor Channel team. I shall increase the heat nonstop!" This year's GMA reception was held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas as part of the National Shooting Sports Foundation's annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show.) As the most popular and longstanding outdoor television awards extravaganza in the country, the GMA's honor producers and on-air talent from Outdoor Channel's industry-leading programming.     Rocker Ted Nugent promotes hunting lifestyle By TOM WHARTON The Salt Lake Tribune First published Feb 02 2011 07:04PMUpdated 5 hours ago Updated Feb 3, 2011 12:13AM Veteran rocker, outdoor writer and hunting show host Ted Nugent defies the stereotypes of a rock ’n’ roll star. He doesn’t do drugs, is conservative and is an avid advocate of gun rights and hunting. “I don’t play games,” said the 62-year-old Nugent in an interview from his Texas home. “I promote and celebrate hunting, fishing, trapping and the Second Amendment. If I drive my critics batty, it’s just a bonus. And doing the right thing drives them batty. If you are not making a--holes angry, you are an a--hole.” Nugent will be giving a bowhunting clinic, signing books and speaking at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo, which opens Thursday at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center for a four-day run. The event features more than 500 guides, outfitters and manufacturers as well as conservation auctions to raise money for state agencies for habitat improvement and purchase. It is sponsored by Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife and the Mule Deer Foundation. Miles Moretti, head of the Mule Deer Foundation, said he expects about 30,000 people to attend. A record number of exhibitors have signed up, as well as record bids for some tags. “There is a lot of interest in the Antelope Island deer tag,” he said. “A lot of people want to be the first to hunt. There is big interest in the statewide deer tag in Utah and statewide tag in Arizona. It seems like mule deer are kind of the tags of the year. Our elk and sheep tags will go for good numbers.” Moretti said organizers invited Nugent because he is a popular figure within the hunting industry. “We brought him in purely as entertainment,” said Moretti. “He represents a lot of views that our members share. We thought he would be a good bet.” Nugent said he is participating in his 61st hunting season. After giving 65 concerts in 77 days in 2010, he dedicated the rest of the year to his pursuit of game and fish and said he has only missed five days afield since Sept. 6. He seems a perfect fit for the often politically active hunters who attend the annual Expo. In his “Spirit of the Wild” hunting show on The Outdoor Channel and his writing for more than two dozen sporting publications and Washingtontimes.com, the father of nine praises the contributions of hunters to the environment, blasts anti-hunters and defends the right to own firearms and carry a concealed weapon. He calls hunting “the last perfect positive force for a healthy, balanced, thriving environment” and says there are more deer, elk and mountain lions now than ever before. Nugent condemns what he calls the “curse of apathy” “Americans have just bent over for so long, so embarrassingly, to allow animal-rights people to have any say in anything,” he said. He is critical of sportsmen not involved in the game-management process at a political level. Nugent maintains that life is a lot like hunting because both pursuits rely on discipline. “For a good bowhunter to hit a damn bull’s-eye requires definitive discipline,” he said. “You cannot be disconnected from the mystical flight of the arrow. Great guitar playing, great parenting, great welding, discipline is the name of the game. ... I’ve been uninhibited and really adventurous, but not to the point to jump off the same cliff all those corpses did. There is a difference between adventure and stimulating creativity.” Nugent is on a roll creatively both as a host of a hunting show and as a rocker. The Outdoor Channel recently gave him its first ever Lightning Rod Award for his efforts in promoting the outdoor lifestyle. Nugent, who has sold some 30 million records, is hoping to get into the studio later this year to record new material.

  1462 Posted by Chris Avena
• By Chris Avena

  Rocker Ted Nugent promotes hunting lifestyle

    Las Vegas, NV - Ted Nugent, producer and host of Ted Nugent Spirit of the Wild was honored by Outdoor Channel January 20 during the Golden Moose Awards. In recognition of his tireless contributions in promoting the outdoor lifestyle, Nugent received the first ever Lightning Rod Award In presenting the award, Outdoor Channel's Chief Operating Officer, Tom Hornish, stated that Nugent is "on the radio or TV on a near daily basis promoting hunting and the outdoors to the entire nation. And he's not afraid of a little controversy!"Nugent responded, "I could not be more proud to stand up for what's right and good and ultimately be acknowledged for doing so by my great Outdoor Channel team. I shall increase the heat nonstop!" This year's GMA reception was held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas as part of the National Shooting Sports Foundation's annual Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show.) As the most popular and longstanding outdoor television awards extravaganza in the country, the GMA's honor producers and on-air talent from Outdoor Channel's industry-leading programming.     Rocker Ted Nugent promotes hunting lifestyle By TOM WHARTON The Salt Lake Tribune First published Feb 02 2011 07:04PMUpdated 5 hours ago Updated Feb 3, 2011 12:13AM Veteran rocker, outdoor writer and hunting show host Ted Nugent defies the stereotypes of a rock ’n’ roll star. He doesn’t do drugs, is conservative and is an avid advocate of gun rights and hunting. “I don’t play games,” said the 62-year-old Nugent in an interview from his Texas home. “I promote and celebrate hunting, fishing, trapping and the Second Amendment. If I drive my critics batty, it’s just a bonus. And doing the right thing drives them batty. If you are not making a--holes angry, you are an a--hole.” Nugent will be giving a bowhunting clinic, signing books and speaking at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo, which opens Thursday at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center for a four-day run. The event features more than 500 guides, outfitters and manufacturers as well as conservation auctions to raise money for state agencies for habitat improvement and purchase. It is sponsored by Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife and the Mule Deer Foundation. Miles Moretti, head of the Mule Deer Foundation, said he expects about 30,000 people to attend. A record number of exhibitors have signed up, as well as record bids for some tags. “There is a lot of interest in the Antelope Island deer tag,” he said. “A lot of people want to be the first to hunt. There is big interest in the statewide deer tag in Utah and statewide tag in Arizona. It seems like mule deer are kind of the tags of the year. Our elk and sheep tags will go for good numbers.” Moretti said organizers invited Nugent because he is a popular figure within the hunting industry. “We brought him in purely as entertainment,” said Moretti. “He represents a lot of views that our members share. We thought he would be a good bet.” Nugent said he is participating in his 61st hunting season. After giving 65 concerts in 77 days in 2010, he dedicated the rest of the year to his pursuit of game and fish and said he has only missed five days afield since Sept. 6. He seems a perfect fit for the often politically active hunters who attend the annual Expo. In his “Spirit of the Wild” hunting show on The Outdoor Channel and his writing for more than two dozen sporting publications and Washingtontimes.com, the father of nine praises the contributions of hunters to the environment, blasts anti-hunters and defends the right to own firearms and carry a concealed weapon. He calls hunting “the last perfect positive force for a healthy, balanced, thriving environment” and says there are more deer, elk and mountain lions now than ever before. Nugent condemns what he calls the “curse of apathy” “Americans have just bent over for so long, so embarrassingly, to allow animal-rights people to have any say in anything,” he said. He is critical of sportsmen not involved in the game-management process at a political level. Nugent maintains that life is a lot like hunting because both pursuits rely on discipline. “For a good bowhunter to hit a damn bull’s-eye requires definitive discipline,” he said. “You cannot be disconnected from the mystical flight of the arrow. Great guitar playing, great parenting, great welding, discipline is the name of the game. ... I’ve been uninhibited and really adventurous, but not to the point to jump off the same cliff all those corpses did. There is a difference between adventure and stimulating creativity.” Nugent is on a roll creatively both as a host of a hunting show and as a rocker. The Outdoor Channel recently gave him its first ever Lightning Rod Award for his efforts in promoting the outdoor lifestyle. Nugent, who has sold some 30 million records, is hoping to get into the studio later this year to record new material.

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• 22 Jan 2011
  Shot Show 2011

  I must say that we did see some interesting product at Shot this year. I saw a treestand by wood'n Trail that you step onto and then you can crank yourself up into the tree. Good idea for a hunter who is disabled. Price point was about 600 dollars. The had a battery opporated version for 1100. Browning came out with an anniversery 22. It is a stripped down version of the 1911. The have the 1911 45 as well that can be purchased as a box set. Ameristep has a new line of treestand. The Bone Collector Edition complete with sling backed chairs. It has comfortable seating. It is a pleasant change from sitting on that cold uncomfortable steel grating. It comes in multiple styles and I am looking forward to trying it out. As usual Tink's is working their magic with some new products this year: Mr. October -an Inflatable Buck Decoy - yes you read that right- an inflatable decoy. Tink's Power Moose Buck Bomb - This scent sticks to everything that it comes in contact with. Tink's Scrape Bomb -this triggers a Bucks 3 key senses-Dominance, reproductive & curiosity. Also- Tinks Vanish Odor Eliminatoer & Floor Blend Odor Eliminator. Both are designed to destroy over 300 odor causing compounds produced by the human body.

  860 Posted by Chris Avena
• By Chris Avena

  Shot Show 2011

  I must say that we did see some interesting product at Shot this year. I saw a treestand by wood'n Trail that you step onto and then you can crank yourself up into the tree. Good idea for a hunter who is disabled. Price point was about 600 dollars. The had a battery opporated version for 1100. Browning came out with an anniversery 22. It is a stripped down version of the 1911. The have the 1911 45 as well that can be purchased as a box set. Ameristep has a new line of treestand. The Bone Collector Edition complete with sling backed chairs. It has comfortable seating. It is a pleasant change from sitting on that cold uncomfortable steel grating. It comes in multiple styles and I am looking forward to trying it out. As usual Tink's is working their magic with some new products this year: Mr. October -an Inflatable Buck Decoy - yes you read that right- an inflatable decoy. Tink's Power Moose Buck Bomb - This scent sticks to everything that it comes in contact with. Tink's Scrape Bomb -this triggers a Bucks 3 key senses-Dominance, reproductive & curiosity. Also- Tinks Vanish Odor Eliminatoer & Floor Blend Odor Eliminator. Both are designed to destroy over 300 odor causing compounds produced by the human body.

  Jan 22, 2011 860
• 05 Jan 2011
  Arizona Commission Supports Gray Wolf Delisting

  Arizona Commission Supports Gray Wolf Delisting 12/7/2010  The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has voted to support congressional action aimed at removing gray wolves from the federal endangered species list.  PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has voted to support congressional action aimed at removing gray wolves from the federal endangered species list. The commission voted 4-1 after a lengthy meeting Saturday in support of federal legislation that would declare the wolves recovered and no longer in need of federal protections. The commission says it sees delisting the gray wolf as an opportunity to break through the gridlock that has stalled an effort to reintroduce the Mexican gray wolf, a subspecies of the gray wolf, along the Arizona-New Mexico border. The commission says it wants to work with every stakeholder and all who are willing to negotiate and seek solutions for the troubled Mexican gray wolf program. At last count, Arizona and New Mexico had just 42 Mexican gray wolves.

  1081 Posted by Chris Avena
• By Chris Avena

  Arizona Commission Supports Gray Wolf Delisting

  Arizona Commission Supports Gray Wolf Delisting 12/7/2010  The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has voted to support congressional action aimed at removing gray wolves from the federal endangered species list.  PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has voted to support congressional action aimed at removing gray wolves from the federal endangered species list. The commission voted 4-1 after a lengthy meeting Saturday in support of federal legislation that would declare the wolves recovered and no longer in need of federal protections. The commission says it sees delisting the gray wolf as an opportunity to break through the gridlock that has stalled an effort to reintroduce the Mexican gray wolf, a subspecies of the gray wolf, along the Arizona-New Mexico border. The commission says it wants to work with every stakeholder and all who are willing to negotiate and seek solutions for the troubled Mexican gray wolf program. At last count, Arizona and New Mexico had just 42 Mexican gray wolves.

  Jan 05, 2011 1081
• 03 Jan 2011
  Sportsmen Split on Western Wolf Issue

  Sportsmen Split on Western Wolf Issue Posted 18 Nov 20:40 by donna@southwickassociates.com FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Reintroduced wolves have exceeded expectations about adapting to their western environs and many states are seeking authority to manage packs within their boundaries. As a result, the wolf issue is one of the most controversial topics throughout the Rockies where gray wolves now roam. Among those stakeholder groups attempting to be heard on the matter—state and federal legislators, animal rights activists, ranchers and sportsmen—America’s hunters have as much to gain or lose as anybody. However, when asked by HunterSurvey.com and AnglerSurvey.com what they thought about the issue, it is clear that even among our nation’s sportsmen, there remains some uncertainty as to how best to proceed. Asked if they believe western gray wolf populations are recovered and should be removed from the Endangered Species List, well over half of the respondents—57.1 percent—said “yes,” while only 6.7 percent said “no.” As many as 36.1 percent of the respondents said they “do not know.” At a rate of more than 2 to 1, however, sportsmen are concerned that growing wolf populations are having a harmful impact on elk, moose and deer populations within their range. More than 68 percent believe wolves are negatively affecting ungulate species, while 33.7 percent think the affects of more wolves are actually beneficial. Nearly the same amount of survey participants, 62.2 percent, as those who believe wolves are harming other wildlife populations say they would be more likely to vote for a candidate if they supported giving states primary management authority over wolf populations. Thirty-four percent said they weren’t sure if it would influence their vote or said the topic was too complicated to say how they would vote based on the issue. Only 3.7 percent said they would be less likely to vote for a candidate who supported state management authority. “Future management of gray wolf populations is an extremely sensitive subject, particularly in the West where it most immediately affects the people and animals that live there,” said Rob Southwick, president of Southwick Associates, which designs and conducts the surveys at HunterSurvey.com and AnglerSurvey.com. “The results of the survey suggest a need for more clear-cut information be made available to the public regarding the current status of the gray wolf in the region and how it is impacting other game species.” One thing respondents seem more united on is their distrust of the motivations behind animal welfare groups’ opposition to delisting the gray wolf or turning over management authority to the states. Only 16.1 percent believe these groups are acting out of genuine concern for conserving and restoring wolf populations, while many more (65 percent) believe they are acting out of an interest to limit hunting opportunities and (38.7 percent) as a means to boost membership and donations. Comments submitted by survey respondents supported these beliefs with many suggesting animal rights groups will say or do anything they can to put a stop to hunting in any form.

  1343 Posted by Chris Avena
• By Chris Avena

  Sportsmen Split on Western Wolf Issue

  Sportsmen Split on Western Wolf Issue Posted 18 Nov 20:40 by donna@southwickassociates.com FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Reintroduced wolves have exceeded expectations about adapting to their western environs and many states are seeking authority to manage packs within their boundaries. As a result, the wolf issue is one of the most controversial topics throughout the Rockies where gray wolves now roam. Among those stakeholder groups attempting to be heard on the matter—state and federal legislators, animal rights activists, ranchers and sportsmen—America’s hunters have as much to gain or lose as anybody. However, when asked by HunterSurvey.com and AnglerSurvey.com what they thought about the issue, it is clear that even among our nation’s sportsmen, there remains some uncertainty as to how best to proceed. Asked if they believe western gray wolf populations are recovered and should be removed from the Endangered Species List, well over half of the respondents—57.1 percent—said “yes,” while only 6.7 percent said “no.” As many as 36.1 percent of the respondents said they “do not know.” At a rate of more than 2 to 1, however, sportsmen are concerned that growing wolf populations are having a harmful impact on elk, moose and deer populations within their range. More than 68 percent believe wolves are negatively affecting ungulate species, while 33.7 percent think the affects of more wolves are actually beneficial. Nearly the same amount of survey participants, 62.2 percent, as those who believe wolves are harming other wildlife populations say they would be more likely to vote for a candidate if they supported giving states primary management authority over wolf populations. Thirty-four percent said they weren’t sure if it would influence their vote or said the topic was too complicated to say how they would vote based on the issue. Only 3.7 percent said they would be less likely to vote for a candidate who supported state management authority. “Future management of gray wolf populations is an extremely sensitive subject, particularly in the West where it most immediately affects the people and animals that live there,” said Rob Southwick, president of Southwick Associates, which designs and conducts the surveys at HunterSurvey.com and AnglerSurvey.com. “The results of the survey suggest a need for more clear-cut information be made available to the public regarding the current status of the gray wolf in the region and how it is impacting other game species.” One thing respondents seem more united on is their distrust of the motivations behind animal welfare groups’ opposition to delisting the gray wolf or turning over management authority to the states. Only 16.1 percent believe these groups are acting out of genuine concern for conserving and restoring wolf populations, while many more (65 percent) believe they are acting out of an interest to limit hunting opportunities and (38.7 percent) as a means to boost membership and donations. Comments submitted by survey respondents supported these beliefs with many suggesting animal rights groups will say or do anything they can to put a stop to hunting in any form.

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