by Bob Marshall

Rampant urbanization, changed cultural values, and the new American religions of organized sports and electronic entertainment are keeping kids out of the woods. But our eroding commitment could be the fatal blow.

The lines on the graphs are grim, reading like an epitaph on a tombstone. One shows the adult population growing older; the other reveals that arrivals from the next generation are falling.

Sportsmen know these are the signs of species fighting for survival. Similar equations have clouded the future of canvasbacks and steelhead, grizzlies and bull trout.

But this report is even more troubling. This one is about us.

http://www.fieldandstream.com/article/Hunting/Why-Johnny-Wont-Hunt

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In the October 2008 issue of Deer & Deer Hunting, Deer Behavior Contributing Editor Charles Alsheimer laid out rut predictions for fall 2008. As whitetails ramp up rutting activity during the next few weeks, now is prime-time to be in the woods. Here’s an excerpt to help you plan during coming weeks.

“If you can only hunt one week each fall, you’ll be happy to know the rut has a sweet spot — a magic week to 10 days — when deer activity is greatest. All things being equal, the rut’s sweet spot this year will occur from two to 10 days after the rutting moon. This is the period when bucks will be going bonkers, providing great hunting opportunities.

“In the North this will be during the Nov. 15 to 24 timeframe. In the South, it will be the two to 10 days that follow the rutting moon for your particular area.”

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http://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/article/Rut2008/

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The season we wait all year for is well upon us. Bow season has given way to muzzleloader here in the northwest and soon rifle will be in. I know many of you in the piedmont and coast have been afield with rifles for awhile, but we move a little slow up here in the mountains. Nevertheless we will be toting our rifles into the woods with us on saturday. However the more dedicated bowhunters and muzzleloaders will probably still be practicing their craft till the season end. I will definetly be taking my trusty 30-06 out. I still plan on zinging some sharp sticks at unsuspecting does here and there. Especially with the new bonus doe tags in the max season zones where i hunt like ashe and alleghany. I cant argue with a little more meat in the freezer! We are hoping you enjoy the new site. We will strive to get you the most up to date hunting news as well as the latest and greatest tactics, strategies and technology. We want the readers of this site to be the best outdoorsman they can be. Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting hunt videos and informative articles from the crew. We have some very talented individuals on board who have hunted all over the country. Stay tuned and good luck out there. May meat fill your freezers and heavy horns adorn your walls this season.

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Bears will wish they had one! Every sportsman needs his own throne, and the Off-Road Commode fits the bill — with comfort and luxury to boot! Easily attaches to any 2in. receiver hitch and supports up to 500 lbs. The 1 5/16in. dia. steel tube seat is covered with soft, padded camo. A great gift for hunting, fishing and camping buddies! Not for use when vehicle is in motion. Can get slippery when wet.

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So you think you know trophies? Here’s how to find out. Click through the following 10 photos of Boone & Crockett record book bucks and see if you can guess which of the four net scores listed below each photo is correct.

If you need a refresher on how bucks are scored, check out the story below. It’s a reprint of a November ‘05 Sportsman’s Notebook guide to gross scoring your buck. Note that net score, the only score entered into the B&C books, includes deductions for asymmetry, while the gross score (below) does not. Good luck!

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Mathews, the #1 bow company in the world, introduces the new-for-2008 DXT, its latest SlimLimb bow. The DXT gives you the perfect balance of excessive power and exceptional accuracy.

What is different about the new DXT?

It’s shorter – At just 29 3/4′ axle-to-axle, the DXT is terrific in tight quarters.

It’s lighter – At just 3.75lbs, the DXT will be a welcome companion on the trek up the mountain or across the cornfield.

It’s faster – At 322 fps, the DXT gives you the perfect balance of excessive power and exceptional accuracy. ‘Thin is in’ and the DXT’s SlimLimbs give the bow a streamlined appearance and result in less, unnecessary weight.

SlimLimbs are also tough. The DXT’s SlimLimbs are constructed of next generation SE4 composite and last typically twice as long as traditional, lifetime-guaranteed limbs. The DXT will feature Mathews’ new Lost Camo. The exclusive new camouflage pattern designed specifically with bowhunters in mind.
MSRP $859.00

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