Realizing that not all bowhunters shoot mechanical broadheads, the folks at Rocket Aeroheads[R] switched gears and created the Ultimate Steel[R] line of replaceable-blade heads. The new line includes the Ultimate Steel 75[R] (75 grains, 3 blades, 1-inch cutting diameter), Ultimate Steel 100[R] (100 grains, 3 blades, 7/8-inch cutting diameter), Ultimate Steel 125[R] (125 grains, 3 blades, 1 1/16-inch cutting diameter), and the Ultimate Steel 125[R] Traditional (125 grains, 2 blades, 1 1/16-inch cutting diameter). All four models are machined from a single piece of solid steel and come equipped with .036-inch thick Bacon Skinner Blades. Contact: Rocket Aerohead Corp., 2025 Gateway Circle, Dept. BHM, Centerville, MN 55038; 1-800-762-0281; www.rocketaerohead.com.
Arro-Gator[TM] Makes Arrow Removal Easy
The Arro-Gator[TM] is a lever-powered arrow puller designed to remove arrows from your high-density foam targets. Just grip the handle and pull, letting the Arro-Gator[TM] do all the work for you. The tool also works when your arrow is imbedded close to another arrow. Contact: Thistle Down Archery, LLC, 3717 Pioneer Rd., Dept. BHM, Homedale, ID 83628; (208) 337-5966.
No Stinkin' Bugs, Or Odor
Robinson Outdoors, Inc., recently added two new products to its bug repellent line. No Stinkin' Bugs[TM] Unscented is odorless, contains 25 percent DEET, and wards off mosquitoes, chiggers, and ticks. No Stinkin' Ticks[TM] Unscented contains Permethrin, a synthetic form of a natural insecticide found in flowers. When sprayed on clothing, No Stinkin' Ticks[TM] Unscented bonds with the fabric, lasting 2 weeks or more even when the clothing is washed with detergent. It repels ticks, flies, mosquitoes, beetles, moths, and ants. Contact: Robinson Outdoors, Inc., P.O. Box 18, 110 N. Park Drive, Dept. BHM, Cannon Falls, MN 55009; (507) 263-2885; www.robinsonlabs.com.
Mossy Oak[R] Offers No Sweat Clothing
Mossy Oak[R] Apparel Company introduced VaporTec[TM] Moisture Management gear to their line of performance hunting clothing. Designed to keep you cool in warm weather and warm in cool weather, VaporTec[TM] is made from a unique fabric that absorbs moisture and diffuses it to the surface of the garment where it evaporates. Because this process is constant, moisture that is wicked away never gets trapped in the fabric. VaporTec[TM] gear is available in Mossy Oak[R] Apparel's Base Layer and Outerwear collections. The Base Layer collection consists of a Crew Shirt, Pant, and Boxer Briefs in your choice of Mossy Oak[R] New Break-Up[TM] or Khaki. The Outerwear collection is available in New Break-Up[TM] and includes a Long Sleeve T-shirt, Short Sleeve T-shirt, and Mock Long Sleeve T-shirt. Contact: Mossy Oak Apparel Company, 3330 Cumberland Blvd., Suite 600, Dept. BHM, Atlanta, GA 30339; 1-800-331-5624; www.mossyoakapparel.com.
Fletching Jig For Carbon Arrows
Serious target archers and bowhunters alike will appreciate the time and money they'll save with Arizona Rim Country's new E-Z Fletch[TM] Carbon Arrow fletching jig. It fletches 3-4 vanes or feathers at the same time, which lets you finish a dozen shafts in as little as 30 minutes. And it works on the smallest carbon shaft up to a 2018 aluminum. It's available in a 2-degree offset model (recommended for shoot-through style arrow rests) and a 6-degree helical model (recommended for shoot-around style rests). Interchangeable arms are included. Contact: Arizona Rim Country Products, 6401 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite A, Dept. BHM, Chandler, AZ 85226; (480) 961-7995; www.ezfletch.com.
Book Teaches Scrape Hunting Tactics
Few things in nature get a bowhunter's heart pumping faster than a fresh scrape. The problem, however, is that most bowhunters don't know how to hunt them effectively. In an attempt to address this problem, the folks at Wildlife Research Center[R] recently wrote "Scrape Hunting," a 32-page paperback book that covers everything you ever wanted to know about scrapes and how to hunt them. Topics include: Natural Scrapes, Scrape Location, Mock Scrape Construction, Positioning Your Stand, Timing Your Hunt, and much more. Contact: Wildlife Research Center, Inc., 1050 McKinley St., Dept. BHM, Anoka, MN 55303; 1-800-655-7898; www.wildlife.com.
Rocky[R] Introduces Treestand Safety Vest
Rocky[R]'s Carson Safety System[TM] (CSS) fleece vest has a tangle-free, built-in safety harness that you can wear alone or zipped into a Rocky[R] CSS[TM] jacket. It's easy to use - just put it on and connect the two snapping buckles located on the front of the vest. The CSS[TM] functions as an upper-body harness system, but users can convert it to a full-body harness system by adding the one-piece crotch strap. The vest's tree attachment strap doubles as a deer drag - a handy feature should you forget to pack your drag rope. Contact: Rocky Shoes and Boots, 39 East Canal St., Dept. BHM, Nelsonville, OH 45764; (740) 753-1951; www.rockyboots.com.
North American Whitetall
North American Whitetail is designed for the serious trophy hunter. It provides authoritative coverage of world-class whitetails, the latest approaches to deer management and advanced hunting techniques.
