Good day's hunt: Two 10-pointers Nov 13, 2009
Due to the many crop fields being still filled with corn and beans, the deer have been hard to locate this archery season, and even though I have about 30 stands located across east-central Illinois, my success at locating and patterning big bucks has been less than satisfactory ... I have been hunting very hard this archery season and have enjoyed it more than any season since my 1961 inception of deer hunting. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Despite Monitoring, 'Dubious' Stimulus Spending Seen Nov 12, 2009
The work would have included renovating a former warehouse into a facility featuring an archery range and golf simulator. The Army will use other funds for the $1. (ABC News -- Business)
In their sights Nov 12, 2009
The facility will be called The Shooting Facility at the Coe Center and plans indicate that upon completion it will boast nine trapshooting fields (including one international bunker); rifle and ranges; a lethal force law enforcement training building called a hothouse; a sporting clay station course; a field archery course; a catch-and-release fishing pond; a centrally located lodge; and a recreational vehicle park ... A similar walk-along course for archers will complement the stand-up archery... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Seifert shoots 8-point Nov 10, 2009
Laurie Seifert, Rockwood, shot this 8-point buck while archery hunting Saturday on White Horse Mountain. (Submitted photo). (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Lincecum's reputation going to pot Nov 8, 2009
Eventually, he'd like to add rock climbing, beach volleyball, paintball and archery. We love this concept, just as long as there's no BASE jumping. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Northwoods Notebook: Hunters have their say on new deer season (Oct. 31) Nov 7, 2009
Archery hunters also had concerns that an extended gun season would interfere with bow hunting season. Many of the speakers said that with our deer herd so low the last thing we need is a longer deer season. (Forest Republican, WI)
ECONOMIC APPEAL: Non-traditional sports peak regional interest Nov 6, 2009
Several states take non-traditional sports to championship level - USATODAY.com. Your high school has its own website on HighSchoolSports. (USA Today -- Sports)
Shooting facility at the co-center Nov 5, 2009
Later phases of the project are planned to bring rifle and archery ranges, a lethal weapon training complex, a sporting clay course, a field archery course, a catch and release fishing pond, a lodge and a recreational vehicle park. Contact Joel Metzger at. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Local hunter can't catch a break Nov 3, 2009
He awaited the opening of archery season with great anticipation. Then he got a disturbing phone call one morning just a week or two prior to opening day. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Outdoors: The great archery debate continues Nov 1, 2009
For instance, my little springer spaniel doesnt allow me to archery hunt simply because it takes her away from the ruffed grouse, woodcock, pheasants and ducks she loves to chase ... That doesnt mean I dont hear a whole lot of different opinions, especially now with the controversy over crossbows and the Pennsylvania Game Commissions decision to allow crossbows along with other bows during the deer and bear archery seasons, including most of the rut ... A couple of fellows I spoke with... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Couple trains archers in Port Lavaca shop Oct 30, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 11:09 PM CDT After operating out of a one car garage, opening an archery pro shop was a necessity for professional archers Jean and Jerry Ranker, who own J&J Archery on Commerce Street ... I m still planning to go to (Las) Vegas in February for the World Archery Festival, Jerry said ... When business became too much for their converted garage, they finally moved into a space on Commerce Street in 2005, where they repair and sell archery equipment and... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Moulton announces run for state Senate Oct 30, 2009
He owns and operates Mouldy s Archery and Tackle in the village of Lake Hallie. Moulton and his wife, Sue Kay, have been married for 42 years. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Iraqi archery team lose their passports at LCCT Oct 29, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: The Iraqi archery team preparing for the Asian Championships in Bali from Nov 16-21 suffered the loss of a bag containing their passports at the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) in Sepang on Monday ... The bag, which also contained a laptop computer, mobile phones and flight tickets home to Baghdad, was on the trolley after we passed the immigration checkpoint, said Mohammed, who is also the vice-president of the Iraqi Archery Association ... We were lucky that we did not lose our... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Relying on the rut Oct 29, 2009
Urban archery (bow and arrow only): Jan. 9-Feb. 13 (in participating municipalities, including Smithfield and Pittsboro). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Look no further than oak trees for deer Oct 27, 2009
Like I said, I had forgotten about that little tidbit of information I had discovered years ago until then, even though I have a spray bottle of the stuff in my archery tackle box. What I do is spray some Armor-All in my palm and wipe my arrows down from the fletch to the tip. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Lamb: Little one bags big one Oct 25, 2009
He believes he is a little too young for that yet, Scott said, adding that Austin is practicing hard to improve his archery skills. PLEASE NOTE. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Theater review: 'Dogsbody' assaults viewers Oct 25, 2009
A girl shoots another child to test her archery skills. Two children kill and dismember their father. (San Francisco Chronicle)
MN archer bags 32-point buck Oct 24, 2009
Twenty-nine-year-old Scott O'Konek of South Haven took the buck last week during the first of two special archery hunts at Camp Ripley ... The buck might have the largest non-typical or asymmetrical rack taken by archery in Minnesota. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Story » Oct 24, 2009
Ten bulls were taken with archery equipment, and one with a muzzleloader. The rest were killed with modern firearms. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Cooperstown tries bow hunt to thin deer Oct 23, 2009
Its open to young people and adults as long as they have an archery deer license. Golf course Superintendent Ryan Hardy estimates 100 deer are on the course golf course. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Cat's 9 lives no match for snake Oct 21, 2009
Archery tip Other than bow string twang, noisy bows werent a big problem when I started hunting back in the Dark Ages. Todays complicated compound bows have nuts, bolts, cams and all sorts of other moving parts. (The Clarion-Ledger)
4-H shooting teams stress safety Oct 21, 2009
For many years, Madison County 4-H has excelled in the Project S.A.F.E. (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) shooting disciplines of BB guns, shotguns, air rifles and archery ... A fairly new Project S.A.F.E. discipline in Madison County is archery. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ready, set, gone for party games Oct 19, 2009
The most popular sports were athletics, football, rowing and softball; and ''world best marks'' - or records - were set in swimming, athletics, cycling, archery and weightlifting. On Wednesday an Argentinian in his late 40s died from cardiac arrest during a kayaking event. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Thompson Park worth waiting for Oct 18, 2009
Dodge said there will be an on-site host to keep an eye on things like there is at the Sheepshead recreation area up north, and she's also hoping to forge an agreement with the folfers similar to the one in place for the archery range for care of that special area. Winter fast approaches, with its shorter days and long, dark nights, but this gives us something to look forward to in the new year. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hunting: First deer Oct 18, 2009
downed his first deer during a mentored hunt with his father, Jeff Holder, on the opening day of archery season. The eight-point was shot in Sewickley Heights. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Notebook: Deer herd reduction proposed at Moraine State Park Oct 18, 2009
Moraine State Park is asking the public to comment on a proposal to add 200 acres to park land that is opened for late-season archery deer hunting, Dec. 16-Jan ... Moraine State Park is asking the public to comment on a proposal to add 200 acres to park land that is opened for late-season archery deer hunting, Dec. 16-Jan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
District Fishing Report Oct 16, 2009
That combined with archery season kept fishing pressure low all week. Lake Arthur (Butler County): Shore anglers were catching channel catfish on crawlers off the bottom. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Backwoods with Tim Oct 15, 2009
With no critters left to watch, I continued north on the old woods road. I came to a bend in the road. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
2 B-CU students honored as standouts Oct 12, 2009
She started a nonprofit organization, Life's GUD (Growing Up Determined) Urban Youth Foundation, whose purpose is to help city youths get involved in sports such as golf, archery, field hockey and ultimate Frisbee. "I am so thankful to my mom and dad for supporting and encouraging me and allowing me to get the experience I have had in so many sports," she said in a university press release. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Fishing and hunting action remains slow Oct 12, 2009
1) The archery deer season is way too long. Eliminate the late December/January hunt. 2) The October antlerless deer hunt should be stopped. (Forest Republican, WI)
Outdoors Events Calendar Oct 11, 2009
CORAOPOLIS Sundays: Junior Olympic archery development, 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Indoor archery, 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Informal combat, 7 p.m. Call 412-264-9920, 412-793-7692 ... Last Saturdays and Sundays: 3-D archery ... RICHLAND SPORTSMEN'S ASSOC. Thursdays: Archery. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hand-crafted fletching gives archers more than aesthetics Oct 11, 2009
There may be no aspect of the outdoors that has witnessed more change over the past half-century than archery ... Behind a modest green storefront near the railroad trestle in McKees Rocks, bowhunters can get that ultra-modern gear if they want it, but they can also find hand-made, custom archery gear in the informal neighborhood setting that characterized outdoor retail when sport bowhunting was young ... Phil and Emma Durr still craft hunting and target arrows by hand in their cozy 50-foot by... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
John Loori, 78; photographer led Zen monastery Oct 11, 2009
But for the thousands who have come to his monastery, he offered not just the expected instruction in traditions like Zen archery but also topics like gay and lesbian spirituality. And unlike traditional Buddhist practitioners, he promoted women as leaders of Zen centers. (Boston Globe)
National archer and Olympian Marbawi on the way out? Oct 10, 2009
His last international outing was the second-leg of the Archery World Cup in Porec, Croatia, last May, where he failed to clear the qualification round. Being left out of the SEA Games squad may well see Marbawis gradual exit from the national team that he has served for the last nine years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ohio Renaissance Festival - Enter to Win Oct 10, 2009
Try your hand at archery and see if you're a modern-day Robin Hood, or climb the castle tower and rescue the lovely damsel in distress. Enter to Win. (FOX19.com, OH)
BrianCazeneuveInside Olympic Sports Stephanie Streeter is the first of many USOC execs to resign. Oct 10, 2009
Easton had been the longtime head of the International Archery Federation, but his term expired. With 26 summer sports on the current program and seven winter federations (skiing and skating events are combined into single federations), there is not a single U.S. head of an international sports governing body. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Georgetown's Keegan Ricker touches hearts, walks for the cure Oct 10, 2009
Keegan spent August enjoying swimming, boating, archery, soccer and arts at the camp, which also let the campers run their own radio station. Walking for a cure. (Georgetown Record, MA)
With hunters in woods, farmers in fields, drivers should be careful Oct 9, 2009
I suppose that most everyone in Central Illinois realizes that the Illinois archery white-tailed deer season is in full swing, as is the harvest season for our farmer friends ... After taking a nice doe during the weekend, I stopped by Stewart s Archery near Charleston for some new arrows and broadheads ... I think the quality of archery hunters is better these days with the newer equipment and more hunter education. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Making it look easy Oct 9, 2009
In archery the target. In the boxing, the punching bag. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Swan: Bagging birds with a bow Oct 8, 2009
Every day, regardless where I am, I practice archery by visualizing shooting arrows at various targets ... The nice thing, too, is that archery hunting extends your bird hunting seasons ... But if you hunt pheasants with archery, the season stays open until Jan. 12. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Boys invited to join Troop 5 Oct 5, 2009
Boy Scouts can not only participate in activities such as archery, backpacking, camping, canoeing, cooking, fire building, first aid, fishing, map and compass, rifle and shotgun shooting, swimming and wilderness survival, but also have fun doing them. Troop 5 has monthly campouts, activities and outings, and has been involved with youth in the community of Scituate for more than 65 years. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Archery opening Oct 4, 2009
Archery season opened statewide yesterday with crossbows permitted as a legal sporting arm ... Archery season runs through Nov. 16, and reopens Dec. 26-Jan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Fun times in Breedekloof Oct 4, 2009
Daschbosch Cellar, part of uniWines, hosts archery and barrel racing as well as an Adventure Challenge which includes a 25km MTB ride and a water obstacle course there is also a Family Race (3km off-road fun run, 10km MTB ride and water obstacle course). Unusual activities include a six-a-side Cowcamp Cricket at Du Preez Estate, and a sheepdog performance at Botha Wine Cellar. (iAfrica.com)
First legal musky a moment to remember Oct 3, 2009
The archery hunters Ive talked with are very frustrated over how low the deer population is across the area. The best success seems to be near crop fields that transition to private land where permission to hunt is necessary. (Forest Republican, WI)
Palm Coast woman keeps eyes on softball prize Oct 3, 2009
They consist of 28 sports, 15 of which are regarded as core sports, and include a wide range of individual competition such as archery, shooting, cycling, lawn bowling and orienteering; net sports like squash, volleyball, tennis and badminton; water sports like swimming, kayaking, diving and surf lifesaving; and team field sports like baseball, touch football, soccer, rugby and field hockey. Basketball and track and field are also part of it. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Hunting outlook Oct 2, 2009
During this reduction, we also reduced the number of archery hunters by capping the A-Tag at 1,837 permits (or about 350 less permits available). Since the Diamond Creek elk herd is so productive at 33 calves per 100 cows, we should start to see positive changes in that zone in the next couple years. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Low-key CEO makes Bass Pro Shops a big fish in retail world Sep 30, 2009
" PHOTOS: That may say as much about his love of the sport as it does about his disdain for anything approaching braggadocio. But it still took an army of company assistants and no small amount of arm-twisting to get him to agree to, and follow through on, giving his first national media interview in more than 12 years. Given the barrage of bad news that's hit retailers over the last year, it's hardly surprising that a CEO would want to lie low, especially when he's selling what many people... (USA Today -- Money)
Oldest 'Amazing Race' contestant fit to play Sep 30, 2009
She also took archery lessons in Golden Gate Park and started rock climbing at Planet Granite in Crissy Field. Although she loathed running the park's trails, Maloy speed-walked up to an hour a day to increase endurance while listening to the theme songs from "Indiana Jones" and "Wonder Woman" for inspiration. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Data says deer crashes most likely in West Virginia (Yesterday) Sep 30, 2009
To that end, the state has opened its first-ever September archery season in the middle of the month, allowing bowhunters to pursue deer in 36 counties. The following week, West Virginia opened a muzzleloader season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Acorns key to early-season bow hunting Sep 30, 2009
With archery season for deer slated to open in less than a week in the North Zone of Mississippi (basically north of U.S. 84), its good to know that more than one kind of acorn (not just the community action group) is falling. Acorns (the mast crop, or seeds, that fall from a variety of oak trees) seem to be at least in modest supply thus far. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Students celebrate Cleanup Day Sep 30, 2009
The kids did cleanup activities around Wahpeton-Breckenridge Monday morning at Chahinkapa Zoo and Park, Kidder Recreation Area, the Archery Range, the north Wahpeton fire hall, Tiny Tykes daycare, Zimmerman Elementary School, St. Francis Healthcare Campus, Thrifty Horizons and also some window washing at private residences for the elderly. (Use arrows above to view more photos) Advertisement. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Changes are made to hunting season Sep 30, 2009
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has made some changes to the archery-only season and has established a muzzleloader season. One change for the 2009 season is that crossbows are legal for any person during archery-only season ... In past years, crossbows could only be used during archery-only season by hunters with upper-limb disabilities and a physician s statement. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Oxford's deer trouble an omen Sep 30, 2009
"In the Northeast, like Virginia near D.C., it's been a problem for years," said Chad Dacus, the deer project coordinator for the MDWFP. "I know that steps have been tried, from having tightly controlled archery seasons to hiring trained sharpshooters to take out deer."Other methods like capture/relocation and even doe contraceptives delivered by darts have failed, he said ... "Contraceptives were not cost effective. Sharpshooters cost lots of money, too."That leaves hunters and hunting,... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Land of hope and glory Sep 26, 2009
Certainly, it abounds with lunchtime options, such as archery, cycling and practice on the golf driving range. The only thing I really miss,'' said De Boer, ''is precious reading time on the bus I used to take into town. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Old Colony Sportsmens Association to host NRA Day in Pembroke Sep 22, 2009
Archery and primitive shooting demonstrations will also be featured. This free event is open to the entire family. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Smith finally gets his gold Sep 21, 2009
The games are for men and women, ages 50 and up, and include other sports such as softball, volleyball, archery, bowling, cycling, racquetball and swimming. Smith also made an attempt to play volleyball but has yet to find a fit as comfortable as basketball. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hunters will find tactical differences between vertical and crossbow Sep 20, 2009
Crossbows, for the very first time in Pennsylvania history, are a legal statewide option for any hunter during archery seasons ... However, there are a few tactical differences a hunter might expect to encounter when taking a crossbow into the archery stands for the first time ... Special antlerless archery seasons in Wildlife Management Units 2B (the Pittsburgh area) and 5C and 5D (the Philadelphia area) run through Oct. 2, Nov. 16-28 and Dec. 14-23. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Deer at higher elevations for opening weekend Sep 18, 2009
The action began Saturday when archery season for deer opened in hunting zones D6, D7 and D8 ... Sharon Fisher, an employee at Wishon Village, expects hunting activity to pick up this weekend after a slow archery season that resulted in only three new deer photos on the resort's bulletin board. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
* DEAFLYMPICS: Ma asks SAC to look into increasing prize money Sep 17, 2009
Ma said the SAC had appropriated funds in its budget for next year to establish 10 community public exercise stadiums that will offer advanced sports facilities for low user fees, including indoor warm-water swimming pools, aerobic dance centers, rock climbing equipment and archery ranges. This story has been viewed 330 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Local group hosts conservation field day Sep 16, 2009
From 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 26, area youth and their families are invited to the Owl Creek Gun Club for a day of outdoor, hunting-related activities, including shooting and archery ... "They'll have the opportunity to hear from a conservation agent, they'll hear a little bit about gun safety, they'll get a chance to shoot a gun -- under the supervision of trained adults -- and we'll have archery with two certified instructors from Missouri School for the Deaf," Ripley said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Do you hunt? Sep 16, 2009
Archery season is upon us. When he is not hunting- he is fishing. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Boiling Springs students head outdoors for gym Sep 16, 2009
The school is currently seeking a grant to fund an archery program for next year, Ferrell said. Boiling Springss outdoor program is one of the leaders in its field, Ferrell said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Headwaters Day 2009 Sep 15, 2009
The Boy Scout Troop 332 hosted turtle and minnow races along with BB gun target shooting, archery and rope making. 4-H set up a rummage sale in their building, Chahinkapa Zoo brought animals for all to see and children had inflatable rides to play on. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
A hunters extravaganza Sep 15, 2009
Schearer is a licensed guide and outfitter in Montana as well as a licensed guide in Idaho and New Mexico with experience in archery, rifle, bird hunting, fly fishing, and outdoor recreation ... Several interactive display booths also will be featured, including archery trailers from Mission Outdoors and On-Target Archery, as well as the Texas Parks and Wildlife s laser hunt. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Archery season is popular time Sep 13, 2009
This weekend, whitetails started dropping all over the state as Georgia's long awaited archery season got under way beneath some of the best hunting weather we've ever had this time of year. If you think only a handful of the state's hunters chase their venison with arrows, consider this: during the 2008-2009 archery season, 91,234 hunters harvested more than 42,880 deer -- a rate that has remained relatively stable in recent years ... Under the new hunting and fishing license sales system, the... (The Augusta Chronicle)
