If you would like to learn some bow setup techniques, stay tuned as I will post some good videos that I have found. As it is a little better to see and follow it visually, rather than read text.

This video is on “Archer’s Advantage – Part 2.”

Aneal Roney is joined by Perry Ratcliff, owner of Archer’s Advantage software. If you are not familiar with Archery’s Advantage, check out the interview with Perry here.

If this is the first viewing of this series, make sure that you watch Archer’s Advantage – Part 1, before viewing this video!

This episode goes through a thorough demonstration on how the typical bowhunter might use the Archer’s Advantage software.

Check out the short video below.

If you would like to learn some bow setup techniques, stay tuned as I will post some good videos that I have found. As it is a little better to see and follow it visually, rather than read text.

This video is on “Archer’s Advantage – Part 1.”

Aneal Roney is joined by Perry Ratcliff, owner of Archer’s Advantage software. If you are not familiar with Archery’s Advantage, check out the interview with Perry here.

This episode goes through a thorough demonstration on how the typical bowhunter might use the Archer’s Advantage software.

Check out the short video below. 

If you would like to learn some bow setup techniques, stay tuned as I will post some good videos that I have found. As it is a little better to see and follow it visually, rather than read text.

This video is on “In Season Bow Maintenance.” Check out the short video below. Matt Hogue from the Bowcast Pro-Staffillustrates some great tips on three steps to keeping your bow in “form” during the hunting season.

If you would like to learn some bow setup techniques, stay tuned as I will post some good videos that I have found. As it is a little better to see and follow it visually, rather than read text.

This video is on “Scent Prevention – The System.” Check out the short video below. Join Anthony and Aneal from BowCast as they talk about scent prevention and the system you should apply before and during hunting activities in the field.

Here is a great follow-up article to this posted by Josh Fletcher on Bowhunting.com

PHOENIX —The Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Archery Trade Association have teamed up to increase archery and bowhunting programs for youngsters throughout Arizona and enhance facilities in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas.

Through the agreement, the ATA will provide funding to the Game and Fish Department to double their current archery recruitment staff to include an archery coordinator and a bowhunting coordinator.

“This exciting new partnership with the Game and Fish Department will help grow archery and bowhunting in Arizona and specifically in the Phoenix and Tucson areas,” said Mitch King, Archery Trade Association’s director of government relations. “The ATA and its Arizona members, archery manufacturers, and archery shops from across the state are anxious to help the Department reach out to the youth of the state to provide them with a safe and fulfilling recreational outlet.”

The additional staffing combined with the concerted effort between all parties will provide a focused campaign for continuing and growing community-based archery programs like National Archery in the Schools, After School Archery, and Junior Olympic Archery Development.

In addition, the expanded effort will allow the implementation of programs highlighting 3-D archery, bow-fishing, crossbows, the National Bowhunter Education Foundation’s courses, and outdoor skills workshops.

“We now have more than 122 schools participating in the Archery in the Schools Program,” said Game and Fish Assistant Director Ty Gray. “This partnership with the Archery Trade Association will help expand these programs and new ones further into the communities of Arizona to recruit and retain new archery shooters and bowhunters.”

In a multifaceted grassroots system, the Archery Trade Association’s (ATA) Community Archery Program works with state wildlife agencies, local parks and recreation departments, communities, archery shops, clubs, and organizations to expand on the success of the National Archery in the Schools program, a physical education curriculum designed to teach international-style target archery in grades 4-12.

“These are exciting times to see the Game and Fish Department working hand-in-hand with private industry to achieve the same goal,” said Randy Philips, owner of Archery Headquarters in Chandler and an ATA board member.

There are many benefits from shooting a bow and arrow. Although shooting a bow is a physical activity, physical condition is not a limiting factor and allows equal participation. Additionally, shooting sports develop concentration and metal focus, improve self-confidence, teach respect and accountability, and provide a low-impact healthy activity.

To learn more about shooting sports and the Arizona Game and Fish Department, visit www.azgfd.gov/shootingsports.

Note to media: For high-resolution action photographs of archery shooting, or live interviews with the department’s archery education coordinator, contact Public Information Officer Doug Burt at (623) 236-7215 or dburt@azgfd.gov.

This is a great little 2 minute clip an on suggested form for shooting a bow. Anthony Dixon from Full Moon Productions talks about proper starting position and shooting form.

If you would like to learn some bow setup techniques, stay tuned as I will post some good videos that I have found. As it is a little better to see and follow it visually, rather than read text.

This video is on “How to Fletch an Arrow.” Check out the short video below. Matt Hogue illustrates the simple steps and equipment needed to begin fletching your own arrows.

Registration for BowCast At The Bird – http://www.BowCastAtTheBird.com

We are 4 weeks away from the greatest Archery and Bowhunting event of 2009!  If you haven’t already viewed the promo video for BowCast at The Bird, check it out on YouTube:

Early Bird Registration is closed, but as a BowCast Newsletter subscriber, we wanted to share a couple of announcements with you before we release to the general public.

Celebrity Guests Announced!!!

A press release is going to be released in the near future, but we thought we would share with you the opportunity you have to listen to some guys who flat out know what they are talking about.  BowCast at the Bird is much more than just a 3D shoot – it’s an educational experience designed for hard core archery hunters.  Here is a list of seminars that will be available and some of the professionals you will have the opportunity to shoot with on the course.

Read more…

If you would like to learn some bow setup techniques, stay tuned as I will post some good videos that I have found. As it is a little better to see and follow it visually, rather than read text.

This video is on “Considerations for choosing a bow sight.”

Aneal Roney is joined by Matt Hogue to discuss the typical considerations when choosing a sight for your bow.

Check out the short video below.  

If you would like to learn some bow setup techniques, stay tuned as I will post some good videos that I have found. As it is a little better to see and follow it visually, rather than read text.

This video is on “Stringing a bow.”

Aneal Roney is joined by Matt Hogue, to go through the process of stringing a bow (Hoyt Vtec cam and a half). Learn what the process is for stringing this type of bow.

Check out the short video below.  

If you would like to learn some bow setup techniques, stay tuned as I will post some good videos that I have found. As it is a little better to see and follow it visually, rather than read text.

The first installment is on how to tie on your own string loop. Check out the short video below. Matt Hogue illustrates how to tie on a string loop.

Watch the video below

If you would like to learn some bow setup techniques, stay tuned as I will post some good videos that I have found. As it is a little better to see and follow it visually, rather than read text.

This video is on “Paper Tuning.”

Aneal Roney is joined by Matt Hogue, to go through the process of paper tuning and correction to get your arrow flying straight out of your bow.

Check out the short video below.  

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes in big game seasons for 2009.

The only statewide proposal covers archery pronghorn hunting. Historically, few hunters participated in archery-only pronghorn hunting, so hunting seasons had few restrictions, including the current opportunity for general season permits.

But the numbers participating in archery pronghorn hunting have more than doubled in the past 10 years, with a concurrent increase in harvest. Rifle hunter numbers and harvest have remained fairly constant during this time.

More hunters during the archery season have led to increased complaints about hunter congestion. And in some areas of Idaho, pronghorn populations are not meeting state management objectives. Fish and Game is considering four options to address both issues:

• Unlimited controlled hunts. Hunters who want to hunt pronghorn during the archery-only season would have to apply during the May controlled hunt application process. Hunters who apply would receive a permit to hunt. There would be no over-the-counter permits. 
• Limited controlled hunts. Hunters who want to hunt pronghorn during the archery-only season would have to apply during the May controlled hunt application period and be drawn for a limited number of permits. 
• Statewide quota on general tags. Hunters who want to hunt pronghorn during the archery-only season would have to purchase a general permit before the quota is reached. 
• Shift archery pronghorn season to August 30 – September 14. This option would allow unrestricted access to permits; it would probably result in a reduction in hunters because some would choose to pursue archery deer or elk during the same period.

The pronghorn proposal and a list of other, regional proposals for the 2009 season are available for review and comment on the Fish and Game website at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/public.

Comments and proposals will be presented to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission March 24.

When I have some free-time from studying or getting too far in the weeds at work, I enjoy reading outdoor blogs and following a few forums.  I used to follow and post on about a dozen different outdoor forums. I have narrowed that list down to about a half-dozen forums and one podcast.

I added the BowCast podcast because; I can listen to it while working out. In my opinion this is a great podcast as the guys who moderate this site Aneal Roney and Anthony Dixon of Full Moon Productions are true bowhunters. They discuss everything from bow & arrow tuning, practicing, fiteness, backcounty gear to my most recent favorite post (I asked for a while back) how to paint-up!

They call their forum the “New School Archer Community” and it is as just for joining the forum, you will receive a document on “How to Increase your effective range by 20 yards.” And it works, as I am regularly shooting out to 60yds (with good accuracy).

Through this forum, I came across a member’s blog called “Fred’s Hunting Blog!”  Fred lives in the game rich and beautiful state of Montana. He is fairly new to the bowhunting world, but I won’t hold that against him! As he has been bitten by the “bowhunting bug” as he states on his blog.  He posts awesome photos of his trips into the wild with his trusty pals Ted and Finn. He also has posted some great photos of him preparing the game meat that he has harvested. Give both sites a look as I am sure you will enjoy them both!

This is from Paul:

Well, it finally looks like I will be getting half the PlayBooks ordered late today & the rest late tomorrow! (grin)

We will start signing & packaging up readying them for the Postal Service. Shipments will hit the mail on Saturday with the remaining ones shipped out on Monday! Deliveries will take place according to when you ordered. The first ones received will be the first ones to go out!!

Thank you guys so much for your patience, it was a waiting game for all of us! Actually this was a test. Yes a test of your patience & maintaining composure while under stress & pressure! (grin) We were just readying you for elk season!!!!

Thanks!

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