I have not head the whole story on this and I have not confirmed any of it but thought I should pass it on anyways.  I like great hunting stories regardless of whether they have been stretched from the truth or not.

STORY:

You will not believe the story on this one, I didn't either until I saw the pics. This kid was coming from the woods after hunting the morningon his Grandpas farm. I believe Jennings Co. Indiana. As he was walkingback to the house he sees this Monster buck fighting with a concrete statue.

He walks up to it and shoots but hits it in the leg, the deer runs about 50 yds away and stops. I guess he decided that he was going to go backand whip this concrete deers butt. He turns around and takes a dead runat the statue crashing in to it, the deer knocks himself out and thestatue falls on his head pinning him down. The kid knocks another arrowand shoots the deer, in the picture it looks like twice.

Anyway as you can see by the pics he killed the deer and supposedly this deer green scored around 230". If that is correct and they allow it as abow kill this will be the new state record for archery. The currentrecord in P & Y is 221”.

Check out the rest of the pictures! 

The Ruffed Grouse Society has scheduled its New England Sporting Clays Championship for Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Addieville East Farm, 200 Pheasant Drive, Mapleville, Rhode Island, beginning with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. (Five stand warm-ups from 8-10 a.m.).

According to RGS New England Regional Director Boyd Cooke, registration for this 100 target, 15 station shoot is $150 per shooter prior to May 26 ($175 after) or $600 per four-man squad. Along with the targets, each entry fee includes a Continental breakfast, traditional New England style lobster dinner, 1-hour open bar after the shoot, one-year RGS membership and RGS favor.

A Gold Cup sponsorship package that includes station recognition, one shooter entry package, Boyt Signature shotgun case and sporting clays bag and a complimentary ticket on a fine grouse gun is available for $1,000.

Looking for a fun activity that works both your mind and body? BOW, California is offering a geocaching (“jee-oh-cash-ing”) workshop at Wonder Valley Ranch Resort in Sanger , California . Geocaching has been called the modern-day treasure hunt. Instead of a map marked with an “X”, you use a GPS receiver, a set of coordinates and clues. Your treasure is a hidden container filled with just about anything (eco-friendly) and is enjoyed by all ages around the world.

Instructor David Johnson will guide you through all of the steps in the GPS unit and instruct you in how to find the “treasure”. You will receive your very own BOW geocoin to start your adventure. Indoor class time will be limited and emphasis will be on hands-on outdoor experience. No prior knowledge needed and GPS units will be provided.

And as an added bonus, we will be demonstrating Dutch oven cooking and actually preparing the Saturday night meal…all in Dutch ovens.

Since bears are found throughout a large part of the state, Mark Ternent, Pennsylvania Game Commission black bear biologist, said that bear sightings are common during this time of year. Food for bears is typically scarce in the spring until vegetation begins to green-up, but bears emerging from dens need to find food after fasting for several months. Thus, sightings and, in some cases, conflicts increase as bears look for food, including in backyards.

"Now is the time to keep bears from becoming a nuisance later in the summer," Ternent said. "Bears that wander near residential areas in search of food are less likely to stay or return if they do not find anything rewarding. Conversely, if bears find food in your backyard they quickly learn to associate residential areas with food and begin to spend more time in those areas. Encounters between humans and bears increase, as does property damage, the risk of human injury and vehicle accidents involving bears."

HOLDREGE, NEBRASKA – More than 2,600 acres of waterfowl habitat in the Rainwater Basin of Nebraska will be conserved thanks to a North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant. Ducks Unlimited and its partners received the grant totaling more than $736,000. Project partners provided an additional $736,000 in matching funds.

“Millions of waterfowl and other birds use the Rainwater Basin during migration,” said Steve Donovan, DU manager of conservation programs in Nebraska. “TheRainwater Basin is especially important for ducks in the spring as they rest and refuel before traveling to the breeding grounds in the Dakotas, Montana and Canada.”

Biologists estimate that 90 percent of the original 4,000 Rainwater Basin wetlands have been lost. Additionally, many of the remaining wetlands are in poor condition. This NAWCA grant is the forth phase of an ongoing effort in the Rainwater Basin to combat the overwhelming wetland loss and degradation. The partners on this project are committed to bringing back the rich wetlands and plant communities that provide the foods needed by migratory birds.

In January of 2006 at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Camp I had the pleasure of meeting Jonathon Hart and Jason Hairston from Sitka Gear.  Seeing their gear was heaven sent because the year before I had spent the fall guiding and hunting in some of the poorest quality gear I have ever had the displeasure of hunting with.

In the fall of 2006, I purchased a full set of their gear and spent the fall on the mountain in actual comfort.  I posted a full review here on the site and I fully endorse this gear.

This year at RMEF Elk Camp I stopped by the Sitka Gear booth and they told me that a major announcement and new gear was coming.  I asked what and when and the guys told me I would just have to wait like everyone else.

Finally the wait is over and we get to see some of the newest gear to come out of the team at Sitka.  These boys know hunting and they know gear and they know how to produce gear for people who are going to hunt really hard.  It is gear for people who want the very best in gear systems and in clothing technology.

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Each year, conservation-minded Americans celebrate National Arbor Day by joining forces on the last Friday in April to plant an estimated 18 million tree seedlings.

However, to improve wildlife habitat and the environment, tree-planting efforts must span much further than Arbor Day celebrations. Through the National Wild Turkey Federation's initiatives, private landowners and volunteers work year-round to rejuvenate forests by managing habitat and planting trees.

"The NWTF recognized the need for regional programs that would plant food-bearing shrubs and trees for wildlife, and decided to take action, " said Dr. James Earl Kennamer, the NWTF's senior vice president for conservation programs. "Through Operation Appleseed in the Northeast, Operation SOS (Set Out Seedlings) in Midwestern states and Ontario, Operation Big Sky in the northern Great Plains and Operation Heartland in the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio River valleys, plus initiatives to plant longleaf pines, American chestnuts and oak, the NWTF is meeting the need in big ways."

Greetings,

The expanded version of the Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska (SAA) newsletter is available at the SAA Web site . The online newsletter includes updates on the Bristol Bay, Tongass National Forest, and Teshekpuk Lake campaigns, as well as action items and a schedule of upcoming SAA appearances. I encourage you to click the link above and read all the news.

This e-mail will focus on some exciting news which will benefit the fight to protect Bristol Bay.

Abel reels has stepped up its support for the SAA and the Bristol Bay campaign. Visit the Abel Web site to learn about the new limited edition "No Pebble Mine" Super 5N trout reel. Only 100 of this beautiful reel will be made, with 99 reels being sold directly by Abel or though Abel dealers. From each of the 99 reels sold by Abel or its dealers, $200 will be donated to the SAA. On top of that very generous support, Abel has donated Reel #1 of 100 to the SAA. That reel will be made available later in the year either by auction or limited-entry raffle. Stay tuned for further news. For now, rush to the Abel Web site and get your hands on one of these special reels before they’re gone.

The SAA is launching a huge online fundraising auction to benefit the Bristol Bay campaign. The auction will last for at least a few months with new items being placed up for bid every few days. Each item will be open for bid for 10 days. The auction is being hosted by eBay, so the format should be familiar to a lot of people. The process to bid and buy is easy, so get ready to raise some money to help protect Bristol Bay!

On April 22, 2008, the National Park Service held the Dyke Marsh Restoration scoping meeting at the Belle View Elementary School in Alexandria,VA. One hundred and four people signed the register. Members and representatives from water fowling conservation organizations were present. Members of VAWFA, DU, Delta Waterfowl and Waterfowl USA stood in unity to support waterfowling opportunities, wildlife and the restoration of the Dyke Marsh. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) is not the primary partner in the Dyke Marsh restoration. The DGIF representatives present, stated that the agency supports  waterfowling opportunities in the Dyke Marsh area. As for now, the hunting will remain in the area. People who opposed waterfowlng opportunities remained low key. No one publicly spoke out in opposition of hunting. The waterfowlers presence made a positive presentation of today's modern waterfowlers.
 
The formal presentation of the meeting was conducted by John G. James, Deputy Superintendent of the GW Parkway, Brent Sturley, National Resource Manager for GW Parkway and Melissa Barant of the National Park Service (NPS). The NPS is looking for options to fulfill their legislative mandate for wetland restoration in Dyke Marsh. The NPS does not have any options in place, the scoping meeting was for public input on matters that may affect those options.

Madison, Wis. – April 24, 2008 – Pheasants Forever (PF) and The Big Wild, America's Premier Outdoor Radio Show, announce a seven-minute segmenten titled "In the Wild with Pheasants Forever" as a new feature on The Big Wild outdoor radio program. The segment, which will feature hunting tips, seasonal activities and conservation issues, is the official outdoor radio production of Pheasants Forever. "In the Wild with Pheasants Forever" will begin airing on Saturday, May 3rd.

The Big Wild is just that, Big and Wild – a show where you can get your weekly outdoor "fix" with timely information, recipes and rustic entertainment. The Big Wild can be heard on 18 stations weekly in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Michigan and Illinois. Pheasants Forever's Anthony Hauck will join The Big Wild hosts "Big Red" and "Gundy" as the co-host for "In the Wild with Pheasants Forever."

"Pheasants Forever brings an expertise and understanding of conservation issues that will push The Big Wild to new heights." said Dan Gunderson, The Big Wild co-host and Executive Producer better known as "Gundy." "The credibility of Pheasants Forever is unmatched and we're just plain excited to have them as our partner."