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2 | LEUPOLD

20 | SUNRISE/SUNSET

6 | FIOCCHI

22 | GREYSTONE CASTLE

8 | MUD BUDDY

26 | J&M SAFARIS

10 | MOOSE UTILITY

34 | ALL SEASONS FEEDERS

14 | TEXAS SEASON DATES

36 | HUSKY LINERS

16 | DUCKS UNLIMITED

38 | RIO AMMUNITION

20 | PRIEFERT

38 | NIKON

TheLeupoldVX-6Riflescope

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eupold has been developing cuttingedge optics since the 1940s, so it is no surprise that they have done it again with their top-of-the line VX-6 riflescopes. Designed, machined and assembled at their state-of-the-art facility in Beaverton, Oregon, the Leupold VX-6 represents the pinnacle of sporting optics.

The VX-6 is available in five magnification ranges from the versatile 1-6x24 mm to the jaw-dropping power of the 7-42x56 mm. With a large selection of reticle choices, both illuminated and non-illuminated, there is bound to be the perfect VX-6 for you.

Leupold didn’t pull any punches when designing this line of riflescopes. They began with a one-piece main tube crafted out of aircraft grade aluminum for unrivaled durability. Available in 30 mm and 34 mm diameters, they offer plenty of windage and elevation adjustment for the longest of shots. From there, lead-free, edge-blackened lenses with Xtended Twilight and DiamondCoat 2 lens coatings optimize light transmission in low-light conditions, provide unparalleled scratch resistance and offer a crystal-clear image throughout the magnification range. The extreme fast-focus eyepiece makes reticle focus easy to achieve and maintain in the field.

Available with 1/4 Minute of Angle or 1/8 MOA

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elevation and 1/4 MOA windage adjustments, depending on model, all VX-6 riflescopes are Custom Dial System (CDS) capable and come with one free CDS dial custom engraved to your load’s ballistics through the Leupold Custom Shop. When used with a Leupold RX rangefinder equipped with TBR, the CDS system takes the guesswork out of longrange shooting by having yardage engraved on the dial for fast, easy elevation adjustment. It truly is as easy as range, dial and shoot.

Select models offer the all new Wind-Plex reticle and the CDS-ZL (Zero Lock) elevation dial.

The Wind-Plex reticle has hash marks spaced at 1 MOA intervals along the horizontal stadia (bar) which aid in windage holds when it is blowing outside. While the CDS-ZL elevation dial allows the shooter to return to zero without over-rotating and when zeroed it locks into place preventing inadvertent dial rotation in the field.

The illuminated VX-6 scopes feature Leupold’s exclusive FireDot illumination system. The one button, low-profile design gives the shooter 12 illumination settings to choose from, plus Motion Sensor Technol-

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ogy (MST) that deactivates the illumination after five minutes of inactivity and instantly reactivates it as soon as movement is detected.

Should the VX-6 be a longrange model, the side focus dial is placed around the illumination control for fast and simple one-handed operation.

The final step in completing the VX-6 riflescope is to purge it of its internal oxygen and replace it with Leupold’s exclusive Argon/Krypton gas blend.

This gas blend is more resistant to thermal shock and diffusion than the traditionally used nitrogen gas, delivering 100-percent waterproof integrity.

So the next time you are in the market for a “Top Shelf” riflescope, take a look through the Leupold VX6. If you can’t get it done with a VX-6, there’s no point in trying.

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Sweatingitout Early season bowhunting in Texas can bring heat, frustration and big rewards

By Conor Harrison, Lone Star Outdoor News

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he October heat can be a bear in Texas.

But it could be worth sucking it up and sweating it out for the chance to hunt unpressured bucks still in a prerut pattern before they start chasing does later in rifle season.

Texas bowhunters can stack the odds in their favor by taking a few steps to help ensure early season success.

• FIND THE FOOD Texas deer won’t typically travel far from their core areas in the heat of early October before the rut kicks in. Watching likely areas in the late afternoon from long-distance stands that allow a hunter to enter and exit without being seen or smelled is key to finding a good buck. If the buck knows he is being hunted this early in the season, your chances of killing him decrease dramatically before the rut kicks in. Keep close tabs on his favorite food source, wait until the wind is perfect and sneak in for early season success.

• WIND IS KEY Big bucks during the early season are extra sensitive to pressure. If the wind doesn’t allow for complete secrecy getting to and from a stand, don’t hunt it. Wait until you have a perfect wind before moving in.

• LIMIT TRIPS TO VIEW TRAIL CAMERAS Trail cameras are a great scouting tool, but don’t overdue it. If you are checking trail cameras that are set up near a buck’s core area every week, chances are good the buck will know you have been there, will go nocturnal or leave the area entirely. Limit your trips to check cameras, and if you have a big buck on camera, back out and leave the area alone until you are ready to hunt.

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• HUNT OFF OF FIELD EDGES Prerut bucks are famous for waiting until just after shooting light to make an appearance in open food plots.

Hang a stand 75 or 100 yards back in the brush in staging areas for a better chance at killing a buck before he gets to the field edge.

• PRACTICE LONGRANGE SHOOTING Want to make a 30-yard shot look easy? Practice at 60 yards before the season. Shooting targets at longer ranges than you will be hunting builds confidence and gets you ready when a bruiser steps out at 30 yards.

• DON’T IGNORE WATER Texas deer have to go to water often during the heat of October. Many places in Texas have limited access to water. Don’t ignore stock tanks or small ponds, especially during the middle of the day. Big bucks have a habit of heading to a water source when most hunters have already left the woods after a morning hunt.

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NewTexas dove loads from Fiocchi

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iocchi’s new Texas Dove Loads are available in time for the dove opener. And the loads involve much more than putting Texas on the box.

The Texas-only dove loads are available in 1 1/8-ounce 12-gauge (1250 fps) and 7/8-ounce 20-gauge (1210 fps).

The difference is in the powder.

“They are loaded with one of the hardest-hitting Italian gunpowder recipes,” said Waylan Owens of Owens Outdoor Sales, who represents Fiocchi in Texas.

“It is a mixture specifically designed for dove and longer-range wingshooting. It makes them hit

harder with the same powder load.”

The proprietary blend is designed to hit harder and burn faster.

It is a mixture specifically designed for dove and longer-range wingshooting “It’s a cleaner burn, too,” Owens said.

While the powder recipe

comes from Italy, the family owned company makes its shotshells for the U.S. at its plant in Ozark, Missouri. With the family name on each box, Fiocchi won’t compromise quality to produce discount loads. The company only uses quality round chilled shot, onepiece shot cup cushioned wads, clean powders and reliable primers.

There are 30 major retailers in Texas that carry the Texas Dove Loads, along with most independent retailers.

The Texas Dove Loads are priced at $5.99 per box.

“Twenty of the best dealers in the state are stocking up by the pallet,” Owens said.

“They are selling like crazy.”

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TEXAS LAND FOR SALE LAMPASAS COUNTY, TX - 316 ac m/l. The Tiny D Ranch, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin, gently rolling terrain, cedar, oak, and mesquite, very little hunting pressure, ready to enjoy and make it your own - $899,000. Call Blake Farrar (903) 530-5804 or Joey Bellington (979) 204-6311.

BURNET COUNTY, TX - 652.52 ac m/l. 40 minute drive to northwest Austin, high fenced game ranch, genetic lineage traceable to 400” class whitetail, Axis, Blackbuck Antelope and Pere David’s Deer, road system, Water tanks and wet weather creeks - $2,475,000. Call Mason Harlow (512) 658-8787.

KERR COUNTY, TX - 97 ac m/l. 3,870 sq ft custom home with 3,530 sq for custom barn.

Hills with views, deep draws, seasonal creek and lots of wildlife. Just a few miles outside of Kerrville - $1,739,000. Call Blake Farrar (903) 530-5804 or Joey Bellington (979) 204-6311.

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Nice recreational land - 80% timber and 20% pasture, Several ponds, 2 bedroom/1 bath cabin and two barns, Electricity, community water, mature timber, creek bottom, deer and hogs - $484,000. Call Stephen Schlein (281) 989-4003 .

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MudBuddyHDRwithreverse

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et to those backwaters your buddy only dreams about with the easiest mud motor to operate on the market.

Mud Buddy’s newest model, the Mud Buddy Hyperdrive Reverse (HDR), combines the reliability of the Mud Buddy Hyperdrive, well-known for the past 15 years for its superior power, toughness and reliability, with the ability to quickly and electrically shift from forward, neutral and reverse with the flick of a switch.

The HDR has 25 features exclusive to this full-feature backwater motor, including the only stainless steel drive tube, stainless steel skeg

(the working end of a shovel, if you will), the Mercury-built 8,300-pound power trim, an all-aluminum cast 3/8” thick outdrive with a five-year warranty, a built-in travel lock, four automotive style vibration dampers in the mount and handle for the smoothest drive ever, a watertight upper cast aluminum transmission cover, extremely accessible and easy to use handle end trim and shift controls, a stainless oversized throttle lever and, of course, the most powerful engine option available, the 4400 BPS engine.

The outdrive on this tough machine has the exclusive Mud Buddy patented bearing and seal system that keeps grease in the drive. The seal system’s unique design

creates a pressure area that keeps lube in and destructive sand and mud out. The drive system has been in use for more than 15 years and is the most dependable drive ever built.

Backing up couldn’t be easier with the electric shift transmission. The oversized gears are tough, and their higher gear ratio combined with our high-pitch custom reverse style propeller provides optimum thrust in all conditions, and especially in deep, deep mud.

Standard features include the new 32-inch stainless drive, cobblestone finish and the Big Blade Propeller.

Options include a 27-inch short drive for river runners with a built-in rock guard,

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120 Acres, Callahan Co. Nice combo prop for hunting/ranching or country living w/ cultivation & pasture, 2 tanks, 1 well. $259,900

122.61 Acres, Eastland Co. Bounteous wildlife, thick tree cover, 2 tanks, hilltop views, aged farmhouse, secluded. $312,655

180 Acres, Johnson Co. 900’+ Brazos River frontage!

Diverse wildlife, thick native grasses in bottom land, towering treed forest, elevation chgs. $1,710,000

325 Acres, Eastland Co. High fenced game ranch w/ whitetail deer & 7 type of exotics, 2,142 sq ft main hm, 4BR-4B clubhouse, numerous amenities! $2,500,000

830 Acres, Callahan/ Coleman Co. Ideal ranch for income production and recreation/hunting! Fertile soil with part hvly wooded bordering creek, 6 tanks, 3BR-2B brick hm and hunter’s cabin. $1,586,350

MB Grass and Natural Gear Brown camo.

The HDR engine choices include the Vanguard 23, Robin 28 EFI, Vanguard 35, the new 37 EFI fuel-injected workhorse, and the most popular muscle motor, the BPS 4400 Mag Black Death engine for big rigs.

If you are looking for the best, the toughest and the most powerful mud motor at a reasonable price, check out the HDR by Mud Buddy at more than 100 dealers across the nation.

See videos, photos and more specifications at Mud Buddy’s website and Mud Buddy Outdoors Facebook page.

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Switchback tires for ATV/UTV cover all conditions

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oth before and during hunting season, hunters and ranchers need their ATV and UTV to perform. From dry to super wet and from intense heat to freezing cold, Texas hunters may experience it all in one season, and they need their utility vehicle to do the same.

Moose Utility Division, the industry’s leader in ATV/UTV parts and accessories, has introduced its all-new Switchback Tire for your ATV or UTV. The Switchback sports an aggressive tread design that works great in a full range of terrains, from mud to hard pack or loam to the soft, sandy soils of South Texas. The tires’ tread pattern and wide footprint give exceptional traction in all conditions, and the wide shoulder lugs protect the sidewalls.

The 25- and 27-inch tires are 6 ply, while the 28through 30-inch tires are 8 ply. The tires retail for $95.95 to $185.95. For an application chart and dealer locator, visit mooseutilities.com.

Moose Utility Division has dedicated itself to providing the enthusiast with the highest quality and best performing products available. With thousands of items ranging from hunting gear, snow plows, wheels, bumpers and cargo bags, Moose Utility Division has you covered.

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Register now for the BrushCountryBigBuckContest

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aying a good number of hunters travel through George West in Live Oak County on the way to and from their deer-hunting destination is an understatement.

The George West Chamber of Commerce encourages those hunters, as well as hunters from across the state, to join the Brush Country Big Buck Contest.

In its sixth year, the contest was established as a way to promote George West and to encourage a friendly, family atmosphere.

“We like to have lots of kids and we have a lot of categories for them,” said chamber member Richard Galloway, who has been involved in the contest since its inception. “We have a parent-child category and it has been won more than once by a mother-child combination. I like that.”

Registration for the contest is just $20, and for registering you receive a free cap. You do have to register before you bag the deer to be eligible to win.

Scoring is easy, Galloway said, and the contest uses the Buckmaster scoring system with gross scores.

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“Just give us a call and we’ll get you scored up,” he said, “and we’re always there on Sundays during the season so it’s easy to stop on your way home.”

Registration and a list of contest categories is available online at the contest’s website, or register in person at Brush County Taxidermy, Lyssy & Eckel Manufacturing or at the George West Chamber of Commerce office.

Check the website for upcoming awards ceremonies and kick-off event.

BRUSH COUNTRY BIG BUCK CONTEST BRUSHCOUNTRYBIGBUCK.COM (361) 449-2033

Roundupfor conservation atCabela’s

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hen you arrive at the checkout counter at one of Texas’ Cabela’s stores with your dove loads, new shirt or chair, or anything else you need for your next excursion, you’ll hear the question from your clerk.

“Would you like to round up to the nearest dollar for conservation?

The question might be easy to ignore, even though the amount of money is always less than a dollar.

Answer yes.

The money goes into the Cabela’s Outdoor Fund and is distributed to organizations and programs, both large and small, across North America that promote youth education, conservation and advocacy.

The Cabela’s Outdoor Fund makes good on its promise to Cabela’s customers by putting their generosity to work securing the future of the outdoors.

Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation is one such recipient, and monies received have been used to provide opportunities in the outdoors, through hunting, fishing and youth education to persons who share the passion but lack the opportunity.

Quailnestingsuccess

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t the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch in Fisher County, some highlights from a summer of research activity have quail hunters even more hopeful for the upcoming season.

At the ranch, the nest success for radio-marked blue quail this summer is a whopping 92.3 percent, as 16 of 17 nests have hatched.

Bobwhites did nearly as well, as 40 radio-marked bobwhite nests have hatched, for a hatch rate exceeding 73 percent. The average hatch rate of bobwhites in the past was 28 percent.

In the area, sightings of “megabroods,” groups of 25-plus juvenile quail, are common, and one rancher captured 39 quail in one photo.

The first bobwhite hatch was recorded on May 19, and birds are still nesting as of August 1.

The ranch translocates blue quail as part of what it calls Operation Transfusion. About 80 blues were

translocated in 2014 and their success rate has exceeded expectations.

The birds did not disperse and are reproducing on the ranch, where several coveys with up to 35 birds have been observed. According to the ranch, scaled quail were absent from the ranch in 2012 and 2013.

Although fall counts aren’t complete, landowner and researcher reports show a significant increase this year.

After years of little or no hunting of wild birds, hunters can’t wait.

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Doveopenershouldbeagoodone… rangeconditionsbestinyears

By Conor Harrison, Lone Star Outdoor News

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he Texas dove season begins Sept.

1 in the North and Central zones, and hunters can expect lots of birds the first day.

But without a cold front between now and then, things could get a little dicey as the pressured native birds relocate to unhunted fields after the shooting starts.

“The birds are all locals,” said guide Jeremy Boone of County Line Outfitters near Kaufman. “I hope we get a cool front soon.”

That seems to be the

sentiment of most guides with less than a month to go before the season. Others report lots of food with abundant spring rains and lots of local birds on area fields, but those birds will get pressured quickly if the season opens without an influx of migrating dove.

Range conditions are as good as they have been in years thanks to timely rain this summer. Maybe too good.

“Age-ratios (juveniles versus adults) from last season indicated very strong production in mourning doves across Texas last year;

we expect similar or slightly increased production this year with the improved habitat conditions across nearly all of Texas,” said Shaun Oldenburger, TPWD’s dove program leader. “However, improved habitat conditions equal more food and water on the landscape, which means hunters may need to spend more time patterning mourning doves prior to opening day in their area.”

Oldenburger said hunters and biologists he has spoken with are seeing increases in mourning dove.

“I haven’t had anyone

say, ‘No birds,’” he said.

“The range has improved and there is a lot of seed on the ground. I’ve also seen enough croton around. Overall, hunting harvest should be on par with last year, which saw a big jump from the 2013-14 season.”

Oldenburger said white-

winged dove numbers continue to increase around the I-35 corridor and areas like the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

“Some nests were lost in the bad weather, but there have been lots of renesting for both mourning dove and whitewings,” he said.

2015-16 Season Dates DOVE North Zone and Central Zone South Zone

JAVELINA Sept. 1-Oct. 25 and Dec. 18-Jan. 1 Sept. 18-Oct. 21 and Dec. 18-Jan. 22

Northern (43 counties) Southern (50 counties)

Oct. 1-Feb. 28 Sept. 1-Aug. 31

Bag limit: 15 birds and not more than two white-tipped doves.

Special White-winged Dove Area Sept. 5, 6, 12-13, Sept. 18-Oct. 21 and Dec. 18 -Jan. 18 The daily bag limit in the SWWDA during the first two weekends is 15 doves in the aggregate, to include no more than 4 mourning doves and 2 white-tipped doves. Once the general season opens, the aggregate bag limit will be 15.

EARLY TEAL-ONLY Statewide

Sept. 12-27

Sept. 12-27

Oct. 3-11

WHITE-TAILED DEER Archery-Only Season General Season: Special Youth Season North Texas (212 counties) South Texas (30 counties) Late Antlerless and Spike North Texas (106 counties) South Texas (30 counties) Muzzleloader (57 counties)

Oct. 3-Nov. 6 Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Jan. 4-17 Nov. 7-Jan. 3 Nov. 7-Jan. 17 Jan. 4-17 Jan. 18-31 Jan. 4-17

MULE DEER Archery-Only Season General Season Panhandle (38 counties) SW Panhandle (12 counties) Trans Pecos (19 counties) 14 |

Dec. 5-Jan.3

SQUIRREL Special Youth Season East Texas (51 counties) Other Open counties

Sept. 26-27 Oct. 1-Feb. 28, May 1-31 No closed season

Statewide (all counties)

Oct. 31-Feb. 28

RIO GRANDE TURKEY

PRONGHORN ANTELOPE (By permit only)

Panhandle (37 counties)

QUAIL

EARLY CANADA GEESE Eastern Zone Only

PHEASANT

Oct. 3-Nov. 6 Nov. 21-Dec. 6 Nov. 21-29 Nov. 27-Dec. 13

Archery-Only Season Fall Season Special Youth Season

Oct. 3-Nov. 6

Oct. 31-Nov. 1 (Statewide), Jan. 4-17 (North Zone only) North Zone (123 counties) Nov. 7-Jan. 3 South Zone (26 counties) Nov. 7-Jan. 17 Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg, & Willacy counties Nov. 7-Feb. 28 Spring Season North Zone (101 counties) April 2-May 15 Special Youth Season Mar. 26-27, May 21-22 South Zone (54 counties) Mar. 19-May 1 Special Youth Season Mar. 12-13, May 7-8 1-Turkey Bag Limit (8 counties) Apr. 1-30

EASTERN TURKEY Spring-Only Season East Texas (28 counties)

Apr. 15-May 14

— See TPWD’s website or outdoor annual for more information.

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Sportsman’s Choice and Record Rack:

It’s about innovation

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he Cargill Animal Nutrition Innovation Campus was established in 1958 and encompasses nearly 1,000 acres. Our global animal nutrition research team is comprised of 94 Ph.D.s, all dedicated to defining and understanding animal health and metabolism.

We conduct laboratory research for Sportsman’s Choice at the Innovation Campus to better understand the nutrient value of ingredients. We work to know both the chemical composition and the digestibility of the nutrients because those details make the difference in feed performance. Technologies such as digestible fiber, digestible amino acids and rumen health index were developed here. These allow us to calculate and deliver the nutrients needed to promote maximum growth through a well-balanced feeding program. Ultimately, these tools set the bar for our standard of excellence and translate into your success.

With Record Rack Premium Game Feeds, you’re not just feeding deer and elk.

You’re feeding them better. And at the end of the day, it all adds up to superior nutrition — and superior results. Here’s how:

OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY: ensures superior palatability, superior water resistance and superior performance. Each proprietary formula is carefully designed to support superior antler development, body condition and reproduction.

ENHANCED NUTRIENT UTILIZATION: Proprietary nutrient formulation and Optimum Performance Technology increase digestibility of browse and forbs for higher yields and superior condition for animals and their habitat.

PALATABILITY PLUS: A consistent blend of natural ingredients with Record Rack’s exclusive flavoring system ensures maximum palatability and consumption.

BYPASS AMINO ACID BALANCING: Balanced critical bypass amino acid levels provide the most bio-available source of amino acids for

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WATER GUARD PELLETS: State-of-the-art pellet design and proprietary nutrient formulation deliver built-in weather resistance to keep water out and valuable nutrients in. That means easier feeding, less waste and more bio-available nutrients for optimum performance.

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DucksUnlimitedonceagain raisesbarwithnewcampaign

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n May 30, during the closing business session of its 78th annual national convention, Ducks Unlimited made history when the new Rescue Our Wetlands campaign was unveiled to the public and celebrated by more than 1,000 supporters in attendance.

While comprehensive campaigns are not new to DU, Rescue Our Wetlands is the largest ever undertaken by this conservation leader, and the $2 billion goal is the largest wetlands conservation campaign ever undertaken by a nonprofit organization. It’s a massive plan, but one vital to North American waterfowl and beneficial to every hunter.

“No matter where you live or what species you hunt, the conservation work that will be performed through this effort will have a positive impact on you, the hunter,” said DU CEO Dale Hall.

“This is not about a specific area or species, rather it’s about landscape conservation in the breeding grounds, wintering grounds and important migration areas critical to the overall health of duck and goose populations.

That’s what waterfowl need today — work throughout the flyways.”

From the organization’s inception in 1937 until the mid-1980s, practically all revenue raised through DU’s fundraising efforts was spent at the top of the flyways, primarily the Prairie Pothole Region in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. As habitat challenges grew in other parts of the continent so did DU’s resolve to address them.

“The prairies are still ground zero for us,” said Scott Yaich, DU’s chief scientist. “However, there are other important areas that require focused attention given their importance to migratory bird populations. The Gulf Coast, Central Valley, Mississippi Alluvial Valley and Rainwater Basins are all examples of areas where habitat health has a direct impact on the populations of waterfowl. Additionally, massive ecosystems like the Boreal Forest, which is the second 'duck factory,’ can be conserved now at a fraction of the cost we would expect

in the future. Waterfowl and wetlands conservation today is more complex than it was even two decades ago. We use science to tell us where and how we need to allocate our resources to get the most ducks for our bucks, and we know now that we can’t just invest all our efforts in the prairies.”

That’s why Rescue Our Wetlands is so important.

While the past several years have seen favorable conditions on the breeding grounds — leading to above average populations in some species — there is increased concern regarding the continued loss of habitat in other vital production areas. Gulf Coast habitats in Texas and Louisiana continue to lose freshwater wintering wetlands at a staggering rate, and many staging areas in midlatitude locales do not offer the same benefits to migrating birds as they once did.

“The time to conserve and improve these places is right now,” said Paul Schmidt, DU’s chief conservation officer. “Given their annual movements, waterfowl need conservation action that is continental in scope and more comprehensive than those of animals that live out their lives in one place. We have an incredible opportunity to impact these habitats for future generations. We can rescue these wetlands and make history in the process.”

Every sportsman has the ability to be a part of this monumental effort, even by doing something as simple as enjoying an evening of fellowship and fun at a local DU event. The proceeds raised through these gatherings are the foundation of DU’s fundraising efforts and provide annual membership enrollment for hundreds of thousands of supporters.

Good food, fun, prizes and a chance to join like-minded people in your community for a great cause: It’s almost better than a duck hunt.

Rescue Our Wetlands will benefit waterfowl and hunters across the continent

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First-classwingshooting adventureatJoshuaCreek

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fter a long business career in Houston, Art Wilson moved to the Texas Hill Country, but missed seeing all of the people he met along the way. He knew most, like him, were hunters, and the idea came to him. They all met for a weekend of wingshooting at Joshua Creek Ranch, the perfect setting for a corporate or family event.

“I wanted to reconnect with the people I had met in business; we became close friends over the past 40 years,” he said. “I am thankful to have had success over the years, thanks to them, and wanted to do something for them.”

Wilson knew he wanted the weekend to be first class and for the venture to run smoothly, and Joshua Creek came through.

“We did a driven pheasant hunt followed by a duck shoot one day,” he said.

“Those were probably the favorites since everyone could hunt in a large group. The duck hunt was the most challenging, they came into the pond fast and from every which way.”

The second day included a guided pheasant, chukar and quail hunt with dogs.

The afternoons were filled with sporting clays shooting some of the spouses went on shopping excursions. The dinners were the 5-star quality Joshua Creek is famous for, with a band on the last evening to celebrate for the occasion.

“It was a perfect, comfortable event,” Wilson said. “Almost none of the group knew each other, and it was the perfect setting for them.”

Joshua Creek Ranch, set in the Texas Hill Country 45 minutes west of San Antonio, offers whitetail and axis deer hunting, bird hunting and fly-fishing for rainbow trout, all in a scenic and 5-star setting in rustic elegance with patio lunches, appetizers by the fire and four-course meals prepared by the ranch’s world-class chef.

The ranch specializes in customizing outings for groups of all sizes.

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Leica’smadeinAmericaER5 scopes hit the mark

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By David J. Sams, Lone Star Outdoor News hree bullets were slung out of the barrel.

None of the 6.5 Creedmoor rounds hit the steel boar target 500 yards away.

“Let me see that gun,” Terry Moore said as he took it from my

hands.

He took one shot, and got one hit.

“There is nothing wrong with this gun — it is shooting perfectly. It must be the shooter,” Moore said as he handed the gun back to me with a huge grin on his face.

“All you have to do is put the crosshairs on target,” he instructed.

“You told me to hold on the second dot,” I replied.

“I know, I wanted you to miss,” he said.

Everyone else on the firing line was laughing now, apparently all in on the big joke.

I replied, “Oh, I get it now, payback from the deer hunt, where your shot at 314 yards flew over the target?”

The longtime Leica Sport Optics marketing manager has so much confidence in his new Leica ER 5 scopes that he would play a joke on a media guy testing his new products. It was all in fun and pretty humbling as well.

Last January, the German company introduced six made in America scopes that will interest many Texas

hunters.

And Lone Star Outdoor News was along at the Recordbuck Ranch southwest of San Antonio to test them.

At the range, we shot the different models with second focal plane reticles at long-range steel targets. The wide-range 5x zoom factor helped with magnification in the foggy weather and the 4-inch eye relief was comfortable. Then we rezeroed them in for 100 yards on paper and went hunting catalina goats.

On the second morning of the event, I found my old goat on the top of a foggy mesa.

I ranged the animal during a quick break in the fog at 349 yards and held the 2-10x50 scope on the second mil dot in the ballistic reticle as instructed and let the 6.5 Creedmoor fly once again. This time the bullet hit its mark.

When we reached the top of the mesa, we saw the bullet had hit right at the aim point — just a little high on the front shoulder. This time I felt fully confident to hold on the dot as instructed.

Terry Moore was smiling again. His new scope had just done its job with the shooter and the target animal. It was the longest shot during the event.

With the new ER 5 riflescopes, Leica offers you a range of first-class glass with uncompromising quality and solid engineering, designed for the Texas hunter and shooter.

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Save feed with the new Priefert feeder

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eeding deer has gone high tech, thanks to the innovative work of Priefert and its automated deer feeder.

Ranchers often complain of wasting feed, especially from feed getting wet and from critters like raccoons munching on protein all night long.

And this year, people have been cleaning out wet feed all over the state.

Company President Eddie Priefert took on the challenge of meeting the rancher’s and wildlife manager’s

needs, using technology used in what the company is famous for, cattle and rodeo chutes and equipment and now its new deer chutes.

“In visiting ranchers, they all complained about waste of feed, and Mike Ford (who helped develop the company’s deer chutes) told me the feeder had to keep the feed dry and that a trough is better than a tube,” Priefert said. “I asked about a trough with a lid, but he said the deer won’t put their head in, and even if they did, you don’t want deer in velvet bumping their heads on the lid.”

Priefert, using technology from automated roping chutes, used a PLC (program logic controller) that opened and closed the trough, and a rain sensor.

“The Preifert ADF holds 1,000 pounds of protein or 1,250 pounds of corn,” Ford said. “It feeds fawns, does, bucks and exotics. And if it starts to rain, the trough automatically closes — with any heavy moisture, it’s closing.”

Ford uses the feeders at the Rio Rojo Rancho in Red River County, where it has rained 50 inches this year.

“We had no wet feed and virtually no cleanup,” he said. “How much did you spend on replacing feed this year?”

The ADF is powder coated, feed enters the trough by gravity flow, and it has a 4-foot trough. The entire unit is on skids and fills from the ground.

“You can condition the deer to feed during the day by closing the trough at night,” Ford said. “And you don’t feed the critters at night. The raccoons crawl all over it but they can’t get in.”

Ford said the feeders have hit the market with a storm, despite the initial retail cost of $2,795, with truckload volume discounts available.

“If you buy a new tube feeder, that $1,200 difference will be made up in the first year in feed savings,” Ford said. “And if people call mentioning this ad, we’ll deliver free to anywhere in Texas through the 2015-16 hunting season if they buy six or more.”

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1 Thu 7:19 7:12 2 Fri 7:20 7:11 3 Sat 7:21 7:10 4 Sun 7:21 7:08 5 Mon7:22 7:07 6 Tue 7:23 7:06 7 Wed 7:23 7:04 8 Thu 7:24 7:03 9 Fri 7:25 7:02 10 Sat 7:25 7:01 11 Sun 7:26 6:59 12 Mon7:27 6:58 13 Tue 7:27 6:57 14 Wed 7:28 6:56 15 Thu 7:29 6:55 16 Fri 7:30 6:53 17 Sat 7:30 6:52 18 Sun 7:31 6:51 19 Mon7:32 6:50 20 Tue 7:33 6:49 21 Wed 7:34 6:48 22 Thu 7:34 6:46 23 Fri 7:35 6:45 24 Sat 7:36 6:44 25 Sun 7:37 6:43 26 Mon7:38 6:42 27 Tue 7:38 6:41 28 Wed 7:39 6:40 29 Thu 7:40 6:39 30 Fri 7:41 6:38 31 Sat 7:42 6:37

1 Sun 7:43 2 Mon 6:44 3 Tue 6:45 4 Wed 6:45 5 Thu 6:46 6 Fri 6:47 7 Sat 6:48 8 Sun 6:49 9 Mon6:50 10 Tue 6:51 11 Wed 6:52 12 Thu 6:53 13 Fri 6:54 14 Sat 6:55 15 Sun 6:56 16 Mon6:57 17 Tue 6:57 18 Wed 6:58 19 Thu 6:59 20 Fri 7:00 21 Sat 7:01 22 Sun 7:02 23 Mon7:03 24 Tue 7:04 25 Wed 7:05 26 Thu 7:06 27 Fri 7:07 28 Sat 7:08 29 Sun 7:08 30 Mon7:09

1 Tue 7:10 5:20 2 Wed 7:11 5:20 3 Thu 7:12 5:20 4 Fri 7:13 5:20 5 Sat 7:13 5:20 6 Sun 7:14 5:20 7 Mon7:15 5:20 8 Tue 7:16 5:20 9 Wed 7:17 5:20 10 Thu 7:17 5:20 11 Fri 7:18 5:20 12 Sat 7:19 5:20 13 Sun 7:19 5:21 14 Mon7:20 5:21 15 Tue 7:21 5:21 16 Wed 7:21 5:21 17 Thu 7:22 5:22 18 Fri 7:23 5:22 19 Sat 7:23 5:22 20 Sun 7:24 5:23 21 Mon7:24 5:23 22 Tue 7:25 5:24 23 Wed7:25 5:24 24 Thu 7:26 5:25 25 Fri 7:26 5:25 26 Sat 7:26 5:26 27 Sun 7:27 5:26 28 Mon7:27 5:27 29 Tue 7:27 5:28 30 Wed 7:28 5:28 31 Thu 7:28 5:29

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Times given above are for Dallas. For other locations, subtract 1 minute per 12 miles east of Dallas, and add 1 minute per 12 miles west of Dallas. The table below gives adjustments for some Texas cities.

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Lubbock . . . . . . . . . . . .

San Angelo. . . . . . . . . .

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Whitetails, birds and more in exquisitesettingatGreystoneCastle

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erched atop a mesa just west of Fort Worth, Greystone Castle is a sight to behold. With four turrets peeking above the tree line, this majestic sight is one to be remembered. From its awardwinning wingshooting program, to trophy whitetail, exotics and world-class bass fishing, there is something for everyone at Greystone Castle.

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The Gold Medal whitetail deer program offers an allinclusive package based on the opportunity to hunt the opening weekend of season. This program is not restricted by score. It is an exclusive chance to hunt for the whitetail of your dreams. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results include a giant 262-inch deer taken by rifle and a 251-inch top 5 SCI buck taken by bow.

This year, Greystone is looking forward to topping last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average of 230 inches.

As the Orvis 2015 Wingshoot-

ing Lodge of the Year, Greystone has mastered the art of bird hunting. The ever-popular mixed bag hunt includes quail, pheasant, chukar and Hungarian partridge. This upland walking hunt allows guests to experience great pointing dogs working over rolling terrain specially farmed for optimal bird habitat. The European pheasant hunt is a great way to get lots of shooting action and watch labradors do what they do best: retrieve birds! The mallard hunts offer a great chance to hone your skills over water while the fast-flying dove hunts offer an adrenaline rush every hunter craves.

If you are looking for something different, you will find it in the exotic pasture full of animals from around the world.

Species from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe roam the Texas plains and thrive in the Southern climate. Breeding herds of axis deer, aoudad sheep, blackbuck antelope, sika

and fallow deer mean there are plenty of trophies to be taken.

Last year, multiple gold medal scoring animals were taken including a monster red stag and scimitar-horned oryx.

For those looking to relax and enjoy the water, Greystone offers over 120 acres of stocked bass lakes. From small private lakes to the 80-acre Thurber Lake, every type of fishing opportunity exists. From fly-fishing, spin casters or simple hook and bobbers, there is a place for everyone. Kayaks and paddleboards let you go off on your own adventure or pontoon boats sneak you to the honey holes.

What appeals to all visitors to Greystone are its top-of-the-line accommodations and gourmet meals. Guests enjoy 26 private

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rooms, gourmet dining from our executive chef, conference facilities and a swimming pool with hot tub, along with the newly constructed 2,600square-foot pavilion facility with custom bar, large seating areas, 65-inch TVs, carved limestone fireplace, Laser Shot, billiards and an overlook terrace with a custom outdoor fire pit.

The ownership and staff are dedicated to creating one of the finest sporting experiences found anywhere in the world.

Long-term habitat improvement and wildlife management has made Greystone an extraordinary hunting venue. This coupled with the unique castle facility and outstanding customer service makes Greystone Castle a destination without equal.

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The best wild gameprocessing for 30 years

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oe Musacchio started by making deer sausage for a neighbor across the street from his home. Little did he know it would spur one of the largest wild game processing centers in Texas and what may be the largest archery shooting complex in the country.

“The next year, we did 400 deer,” he said. In 1985, the commercial business began as Syracuse Custom Meats, and began growing through word of mouth and through attending Texas Trophy Hunters and Dallas Safari Club shows.

Two years ago, the name was changed to Cinnamon Creek Wild Game Processing.

On August 22, Cinnamon Creek Wild Game Processing will celebrate its 30th anniversary in style at Cinnamon Creek Ranch in Roanoke, where the business moved in 2008.

“It’s a customer appreciation dinner and open house,” Musacchio said.

The event will include behind-thescenes tours of the facility, wild game tastings, a bounce house and fishing

tank for the kids, and new archery products and manufacturer’s reps will be on hand. Seminars will address wild game field care and processing from the experts and broadhead demonstrations will put top brands to the test to see which performs best in true hunting situations.

Adjacent to Cinnamon Creek Wild Game Processing, Cinnamon Creek Ranch includes an archery shop, more than a dozen indoor and outdoor ranges, including shots taken from thick woods and realistic outdoor scenarios, similar to sporting clays, only for an archer.

“We’re the nation’s largest from what we’ve been told,” Musacchio said.

Cinnamon Creek Ranch is about to become even larger, as plans are in the works to add a 23,000-square-foot Event Center that will seat 400 people and include a stage, dance floor and lobby, along with a 13,000-square-foot Archery Arena that will be able to accommodate 100-plus shooters at a time.

“We have a National Archery in the Schools Program shoot with 700 kids from 20 schools,” Musacchio said. “We want to do more large shoots.”

And at Cinnamon Creek Wild Game Processing, they are adding a new freezer at the back of the building.

“I never thought we would be adding onto this building, Musacchio said.

“It’s 23,000 square feet now.”

To attend the dinner and open house, RSVP at ccrwildgameprocessing.com.

The event is free.

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J and M Safaris does business with outfitters that have earned reputations that top the competition! They pay close attention to detail and the quality of game in their area and strive to provide you with the best opportunity to take a

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HunttheheartofTexas at Champion Ranch C

hampion Ranch invites you to discover our newest location only minutes from Brady, Texas. This state-of-the-art, masterpiece of a ranch is like no other in the Lone Star State. Easy to get to yet expansively private, quiet and secluded, we’re sure you'll agree it’s truly a hunter’s paradise.

The Central Texas climate allows for a plethora of exotic breeds and species beyond those offered at Champion Ranch, Colorado City. The more than 8,000 acres of rugged Texas landscape compares with the terrain of South Africa and provides an unforgettable hunting experience. Stalking your prey in this environment proves to be plenty challenging — even for the seasoned hunter.

Accommodations at Champion Ranch, Brady, are much more than just accommodating. The 7,500-square-foot Main Lodge, designed by renowned architect Greg Wyatt, houses four guest suites. Six casitas are connected to the lodge by lighted pathways; three offer a wooded seclusion, and three afford an expansive view of the 18-plus-acre lake stocked with trophy Florida bass. Attention to architectural detail, utilizing polished mesquite-clad interiors and indigenous stone exteriors is what makes this ranch house a Texas gem. Custom-made furnishings and commissioned artwork pol-

WORLD-CLASS EXOTIC, WHITETAIL & UPLAND BIRD HUNTING DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS

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ish it off. The Lodge is the centerpiece of the ranch, surrounded by gently rolling pastureland and majestic oaks.

Evenings at Champion Ranch prove epic.

After a challenging day of hunting, the resort-style swimming pool — including grotto, 20-person hot tub, and swim-up bar — undoubtedly beckons. A bit of fishing or a friendly game of pool or poker is provided to entertain you while one of our chef's famous recipes is prepared for your dinner.

You needn't fret about something you forgot to bring. Our general store offers gear of all sorts and treasures to take home for souvenirs of your good times. The Champion Ranch tradition carries over from our ranch in Colorado City where its reputation is unsurpassed. We guarantee you'll make memories that will last a lifetime!

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Hunters for a lifetime

MORE THAN 40 PEOPLE HAD THE OPPORTUNITYTOHAVETHISVIEW WITH THE LONE STAR OUTDOOR NEWSFOUNDATIONLASTSEASON. FROM 13-YEAR-OLD MATTWATTS TOA72-YEAR-OLDVETERAN,MOST EXPERIENCED THEIR FIRST HUNT, AND SOME THEIR FIRST BUCK. IT WASN’T ALL ABOUT DEER, IT ALSO WAS ABOUT DOVE, WATCHING A DOGPOINTINGACOVEYOFQUAIL ANDEXPERIENCINGTHEDEERCAMP LIFE.PHOTOSBYDAVIDJ.SAMSAND CRAIGNYHUS,LONESTAROUTDOOR NEWS.

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It’sallabouttheopportunity

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t was a diverse group of new hunters that had the chance to shoot their first buck with the Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation this past season.

From a college student to a soldier, a female wildlife biology graduate student and a female Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wildlife biologist, to a Bobwhite Brigades top cadet, among others, more than 40 people hunted with LSONF. And all plan to continue in the passion.

Liz Oaster, a graduate student at Sul Ross State University, shot a buck and followed up with a doe and a spike on her hunt. She was hooked, and this spring, bagged a turkey with her shotgun.

“I think you’ve created a

monster,” said her professor, Louis Harveson.

Trey Gonzales, a college student at Trinity University in San Antonio, went on his first hunt and bagged a hog but struck out on a buck.

“It was great,” he said.

“Any chance I can come back?”

Colgan Norman, after returning from his service abroad as a Marine Force Recon, had hunted some in his native Minnesota but rarely saw a deer and never took a shot. Through his hunt, arranged through Operation Once in a Lifetime and Odessa Pumps, he bagged a unique double- main-beam buck.

“I saw more deer the first morning than I had seen in my years in the woods back home,” he said.

Jessica Alderson, an urban wildlife biologist with TPWD,

Lifetime hunters created with Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation had never hunted and wasn’t sure she could pull the trigger.

After a buck and a javelina, her apprehension was gone.

Ike Garcia of Italy was awarded top cadet at the Bobwhite Brigades camp in 2014, and he and his brother, Eli, who has attended two Brigades camps, each shot their first buck.

Jeff Kean of Magnolia went on his first buck hunt. This summer, he attended the Waterfowl Brigades camp.

“It was a great group of people, both young and not so young,” said LSONF Executive Director Craig Nyhus.

“These people and several others who hunted deer, dove and quail took advantage of

the opportunity and all say they will be future hunters.”

Two groups of LSONF hunters already have secured hunting leases, including father and son Vincent and Braeden Prejean, who hunted with LSONF in 2014. “He loves it and we have the chance to work on it and hunt together,” Vincent said.

“We can’t thank those who support the foundation enough, including corporate sponsors, individual donors and those who attended our fundraisers,” Nyhus said. “We plan to continue and expand

opportunities to bring more people into the hunting community.”

The foundation’s next fundraiser will be October 7 at the Beretta Gallery in Dallas.

Attendance is free.

Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization.

Corporate sponsors include Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, Texas Deer Association and Beretta.

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Amigos Ranch has a unique concept for hunting white-tailed deer or exotics. You don’t pay if you don’t see something you would like to shoot.

“We give people a chance to pay $750 to come to the ranch to hunt,” said coowner Anthony Campagna. “If someone wants to come to a place and have a good time hunting, know he or she is going to see exceptional animals that have had time to mature, we’re the place.”

Denton Wilson took his son Austin to 3 Amigos, where his son took a mouflon ram and helped eradicate feral hogs.

‘What a truly tremendous time we all had,” Denton said.

“They are great hosts, and nothing gives a father greater pride than being able to have his son by his side while socializing with the special ones that cross over from work partners to friends.”

Campagna and his partner, Frank Marino, both experienced hunting leases where they saw few animals, and those where they saw animals with more potential, only to later lose the lease. In 2001, they decided it was time to buy land.

The ranch, in Young County about 2 1/2 hours west of Dallas-Fort Worth, features rugged creeks, dense underbrush

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and 200 feet of elevation changes. High fenced in 2003, it has been managed for trophy whitetails and great genetics in both the deer and exotics. The ranch is under the Texas Managed Lands Deer Permit program and is Texas Animal Health Commission Level 4 certified.

Large, comfortable blinds are in place for both archery and rifle hunters, and the spot-and-stalk method is available if the hunters chose. Bringing spouses and children is encouraged.

A three-day, two-night stay includes all lodging, snacks, meals and guides, and if a guest decides to take an animal, the $750 fee is deducted from the trophy fee.

“If you don’t see something you like, you’re only out the $750, and we feed them well,” Campagna said. “But the proof is in the pudding I guess, because that hasn’t happened in the last several years — we give a guy or gal an opportunity to shoot the deer of a lifetime,” he said. “If you want a wallhanger, it’s the best way to go.”

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Thelastdeerblind you’ll have to buy All Seasons’ new blind combines strength, insulation

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fter three years of development, All Seasons Feeders has introduced its new deer blind, and it’s bound to be a deer-hunter’s favorite, featuring the highquality designs and innovation used in All Seasons’ feeders, grills and other products.

“We worked on it for three years,” said All Seasons’ Zach Gates. “I didn’t want to build what everyone else was building; I wanted it to be sure to last.”

The blinds are coated inside and out with polyurea and are insulated with 2-inch foam.

“The polyurea is like bedliner material,” Gates said. “The blind is completely coated.”

The foam insulation used is a key component, and the built-in air vents assist in temperature control.

“The insulation will help keep you warm in the winter and also keep you cooler in the summer,” Gates said. “We did a test against metal-insulated blinds this summer and the All Seasons blind

was 15 degrees cooler than the competition in the middle of the day.”

The blinds’ inside dimensions are 64x64 inches and include a total of 9 feet of padded shelving, exterior rain shields and carpeted flooring. Window options, made by Deer View include (7) 24x12-inch windows for rifle hunters for a 320-degree view, or 20x14-inch windows for bow hunters. Windows are all grey glass tinted.

The easy-to-set-up 5-foot stands are all square tube construction and include handrail and diamond plate platform and steps.

With a retail price of $3,599, the cost is higher than your traditional metal blind, but Gates assures that “This is the last blind you will ever have to buy,”

thanks to his engineering and the materials used in its construction.

Now in full production, All Seasons Feeders new blind is available for ranchers and hunters and may be purchased at your local ASF dealer.

If you’re in the market for something a little bigger, keep an eye out for their 5’ x 7’ blind rolling off the line soon. And with new projects always in motion, All Seasons Feeders innovation likely won't stop here.

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Takeontheelements with Husky Liners

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unting is messy. That's just a fact. And I'm not just talking about what Mother Nature does outside; I'm talking about what you do inside — right in your very own vehicle. You spill. You stain. You bang. You clang. You cut. You tear. You get the idea.

So when you couple what Mother Nature puts the outside of your truck through and what you put the inside of your truck through, it's a little scary. In fact, it makes you want to cover your truck in armor.

Well, what are you waiting for?

Husky Liners is your one-stop shop to find the toughest, bestfitting, longest-lasting vehicle armor available. Take the Custom Molded Mud Guards for starters.

Available for trucks and SUVs, these durable guards provide incredible protection for your vehicle's exterior doors and quarter panels. Designed to form fit to your specific vehicle's exterior fenders, Mud Guards also provide full tire tread coverage and maximum length to prevent body damage by minimizing flying debris.

Then there is Husky Liners Paint Protection. Truly amazing, this urethane paint protection film is a snap to install and won't ruin your vehicle's natural good looks. Now you can protect the leading edge of your hunting machine from rocks, bugs and scratches with the all-but-invisible HuskyShield. Don't ruin your hunting rig’s awesome looks by attaching a less-than-attractive plastic bug shield. Rather, slap on a HuskyShield.

If you hunt hard, your truck’s backseat is a mess —

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or worse, all but ruined. Husky Liners GearBox helps you stash your stuff under your truck’s backseat — reducing clutter and keeping your vehicle looking clean and organized. With a massive amount of storage, you can organize and store whatever you want, however you want, like a boss. Better yet, the GearBox is made from a tough and durable material resistant to most chemicals (and blood). So go ahead and throw your hunting gear right inside.

You can also line your hunting vehicle’s floor with Husky Liners Floor and Cargo Liners.

Husky Liners X-act Contour Floor Liners are a must. These liners perfectly match the contours of your truck and bring together indestructible strength with a soft, comfortable cushion. Add to that a premium look and our exclusive features and you’ve got liner gold. Punch it, slap it, flick it, kick it. Can you feel it? Not to mention, our patented FormFit Edge is a raised ridge that runs along the door jam, protecting you from all manner of mess.

Defeat Mother Nature and keep your hunting vehicle protected by choosing Husky Liners brand products. Most of our products come with a No-Hassle Lifetime Guarantee. When we say it’s “guaranteed for life,” that is exactly what we mean.

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Spot On accuracy with Monarch 5 and wind meter

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he new Monarch 5 riflescopes from Nikon are available, and when its BDC reticle with windage marks is combined with Nikon’s Spot On app and Spot On Wind Meter, hunters and shooters have all they need for the ultimate in accuracy.

The Monarch 5 feature’s Nikon’s ED glass, a 5X zoom ratio and the new, advanced BDC (Bullet Drop Compen-

sation) reticle that, in addition to the aiming points for distances from 100 to 600 yards, teams distance with windage marks. The windage marks on both the left and right side of the post are calibrated for a 10-mile-per-hour cross wind when the rifle is zeroed in at either 100 or 200 yards.

Using Nikon’s Spot On app, an internetbased external ballistic calculator, shooters can maximize their accuracy by obtaining precise aiming information for the caliber and ammunition used. One problem some shooters have when working with bal-

listic programs is obtaining the muzzle velocity of a particular load and the ballistic coefficient (BC) of the bullet used.

The BCs for most every bullet and the muzzle velocities for almost all currently manufactured ammunition are already integrated into the Nikon Spot On program.

Now, Nikon takes accuracy to the next level by combining this information with its new Spot On Wind Meter. Simply plug the meter into the audio jack of any iPhone or Android device and it integrates with your Spot On app to deliver instant windage informa-

tion along with standard trajectory data.

The Monarch 5 line of riflescopes feature extra-low dispersion (ED) lenses, the new advanced BDC reticle and a 5X zoom ratio for superior long-range effectiveness, along with the spring-loaded instant zero-reset turrets, quick-focus eyepiece and locking side focus familiar to Nikon riflescope users.

The Monarch 5 riflescope is available in seven different magnifications with suggested retail prices ranging from $549.95 to $949.95.

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Rio up and running Marshall plant built, slated to manufacture 1 million shells per day

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he Marshall Economic Development Corp., along with dignitaries from Rio Ammunition and its parent company, Maxam, members of the media and local citizens were treated to a tour of the newly opened Rio Ammunition plant in Marshall on June 25.

The state-of-the-art, 105,000-square-foot facility will produce 1 million shotgun shells

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each day when it is up and running at 100-percent capacity, letting Rio fulfill customer orders in a fraction of the time it used to take.

The $9.6 million facility that will employ 90 full-time workers in the Marshall area broke ground in April 2014.

“It is an honor to have so many individuals with us from our community in support of this project,” said Donna Maisel, executive director of the Marshall Economic Development Corp. in opening remarks. “Thank you

for embracing this development.

There has been an air of excitement, enthusiasm and anticipation since it was announced, which is further demonstrated by those in attendance today.”

Gov. Greg Abbott sent Keith Graf, director of Aerospace, Aviation and Defense Military Preparedness Commission, on his behalf, and Graf said the state of Texas was honored to have Rio in Marshall.

Hal Cornish, a MEDCO board member, told the audience ammunition plants have always been near and dear to residents’ hearts, and Rio has a skilled workforce ready to go in Marshall.

“Ammo plants are very well understood here,” Cornish said.

“There is a reservoir of expe-

rienced ammo people here in Marshall that will benefit Rio. The residents are excited to have another ammo plant.”

MEDCO constructed the plant to Rio’s specifications, with Rio/ Maxam agreeing to lease the plant with an option to purchase in the future. The plant cost a total of $9,668,000, which fell within the budget for the project.

Jose F. Sanchez-Junco Mans, chairman and CEO of Maxam, said the Spanish-based company was founded in 1872 by Alfred Nobel, and currently has businesses in 48 countries and employs 6,000 people.

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for having a business-friendly environment,” Sanchez-Junco Mans said. “It makes life much easier for newcomers to come to Texas. Today, we are making a quantum leap to reach customers in the United States.”

After a formal ribbon cutting, groups toured the facility, which has begun production on a limited number of shells.

“The people of Marshall have a new way to provide for their families and work in an exciting field,” Texas House Speaker Joe Straus said. “Local residents and businesses will benefit from this plant whether they work here or not.”

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