New "Weapon" Added to Arsenal

Lethal Weapon is a new gel buck lure from James Valley Scents. Made from a combination of gland scents and doe estrous urine, Lethal Weapon gel can be used in scent canisters or wicks around your treestand location or for laying scent trails to draw wily bucks into bow range. According to the manufacturer, Lethal Weapon is most effective when used at active or mock scrapes during the peak of the pre-rut on through the entire rut period. Contact: James Valley Scents, 38853 SD Hwy. 20, Dept. BH, Mellette, SD 57461; (605) 887-3125; fax (605) 887-3252; www.jamesvalleycompany.com.

Flashlight Proves Tough

Koehler-Bright Star, Inc., is proud to introduce the Nite Tracker[R] 2C Submersible Flashlight. Powered by two C-cell alkaline batteries, it features a pre-focused Xenon bulb and a mirror-finish reflector that puts out a 30,000 candlepower beam. A belt clip, key ring, and lanyard come standard with the flashlight. It's submersible to 35 feet, and it passed a 30-foot concrete drop test. Contact: Koehler-Bright Star, Inc., 380 Stewart Road, Dept. P, Dept. BH, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706; (570) 825-1900; fax (570) 825-7108; www.flashlight.com.

Camo Doinker Arrives

Leven Industries recently expanded its Doinker[R] line of noise and vibration suppressers by adding the 4- and 7-inch Camo Hunter Series. Hunters can choose either length Doinker[R] in Realtree[R] or Mossy Oak[R] camouflage. Each model in the Camo Hunter Series has the same features as the original Doinker[R] plus a scratchproof camo coating. The 4-inch Camo Hunter weighs 6.4 ounces, and the 7-inch Camo Hunter weighs 8.7 ounces. Contact: Leven Industries, 9025 Eton Avenue, Unit D, Dept. P, Dept. BH, Canoga Park, CA 91304; (818) 700-2899; fax (818) 700-2897; www.doinker.com.

Facegear Adds To Product Line

Hunters can conceal their face with two new additions to the Facegear[TM] line of soft-stick face camo. New Mossy Oak[R] Break-Up[TM] was added for hunters looking for an all-distance, all-terrain pattern for woodland and bottomland hunting. Early season archery and spring turkey hunters also will appreciate the inclusion of Realtree Hardwoods[R] Green HD[TM] in the Facegear[TM] line. Both patterns are available with an eye screen option that hangs directly down from the forehead camo piece. Facegear[TM] Instant Camo is made with a Latex-free, hypoallergenic medical tape from 3M. Each mask is printed on eight pieces of tape that affix directly to the skin. The tape is reusable and is available in several camo patterns from Mossy Oak[R], Advantage/Realtree[R], and Montana Camo. Contact: Facegear, 965 Highway 169 North, Dept. BH, Minneapolis, MN 55441; (888) 733-4272; fax (763) 546-4501; www.face-gear.com.

EZ-Reel Winds And Stores Rope

The Bow-Gun EZ-Reel is an automatic/retractable rope-winding device that helps hunters pull their bow, gun, or other equipment up to their treestand. It's available with either 20 or 30 feet of rope. Simply clip the Bow-Gun EZ-Reel to you or your stand as you climb and hook the end of the rope on your tackle, and once you reach your desired height and start pulling up your rope, the gear-driven retraction device will automatically rewind. Constructed of steel and aluminum, the Bow-Gun EZ-Reel comes equipped with a belt clip and an equipment clip. Contact: R&D, LLC, 1404 Sand Ray Drive, Dept. BH, Opelika, AL 36801; (334) 749-8132; fax (334) 741-8044; www.rdllc.com.

Lohman Takes On The Challenge

Whitetail Challenge 8 is the newest addition to the Lohman[R] video series. Join NRA World Champion Game Caller and video host Brad Harris and the rest of the Lohman[R] pro staff as they share their knowledge and expertise of whitetails in this action-packed 90-minute tape. Hunters will learn how to effectively call whitetails into range and see some of the new calls from Lohman[R] as the pro staff hunts trophy whitetails from New Jersey to Montana. Contact: Lohman Public Relations/Outland Sports, Inc., 4500 Doniphan Drive, Dept. BH, Neosho, MO 64850; 1-800-922-9034; www.outlandsports.com.