Rocky[R]'s Retraction 10-10 is 10 inches tall and has 1,000 gram Thinsulate[TM] Insulation. Its outsole features centerline lugs that retract into a full-length air chamber that's built into the midsole, providing traction and debris release similar to a low-pressure ATV tire. It's made from full-grain, waterproof leather uppers and lightweight Cordura[R] nylon. The Retraction 10-10 is just one of several models in the Retraction Series. A variety of insulation levels are available in the Retraction series, including models with 600, 800, 1,000, and 1,200 gram Thinsulate[TM] Insulation. All Rocky[R] Retraction boots feature waterproof Gore-Tex[R] fabric or the waterproof and scent-eliminating Rocky[R] Scent IQ System. Contact: Rocky Shoes and Boots, 39 East Canal Street, Dept. BHM, Nelsonville, OH 45764; (740) 753-1951; www.rockyboots.com.
New Double Bull Blind Lets You See More Game
Double Bull Archery[TM]'s new BS5 (Big Screen) ground blind stands 5' 7" tall and is 6' 4" in diameter – offering plenty of room for two adult hunters. Getting caught off-guard isn't an option thanks to the BS5's 50 inches of pass-through netting that wraps one corner of the blind, six additional shooting ports, and four 27-inch viewing windows. Other features include a 5-inch scent flap that keeps the bottom edge on the ground to eliminate thermals and darken the interior, a weatherproof, black-backed poly/cotton fabric for hunter concealment, and cam-lock hubs for easy set-up and zero wind-flap. Available in Predator Deception camouflage. Contact: Double Bull Archery, LLC, P.O. Box 923, Dept. BHM, Monticello, MN 55362; 1-888-464-0409; www.doublebullarchery.com.
Primos Introduces Versatile New Grunt Call
New this year from Primos[R] is the RubberNeck[TM] deer grunt call. Just pinch the megaphone end of the barrel and blow to produce controlled grunts. It has a button that you push to convert big buck grunts to the sounds of a young buck. This versatile, all-rubber deer call can be strapped to your arm or hung from a lanyard so it is always at the ready. Contact: Primos Hunting Calls, 604 First Street, Dept. BHM, Flora, MS 39071; 1-800-523-2395; www.primos.com.
Hunter's Specialties Prepares Nutritious Meal For Whitetails
Hunter's Specialties has introduced the Vita-Rack[TM] 26 Total Whitetail Nutritional System, a highly researched nutritional supplement designed to give bucks and does all the essential vitamins and minerals needed for perfect health – and bigger antlers. Vita-Rack[TM] 26 contains a balanced blend of 14 trace minerals and 12 vitamins in a tasty mix that will help your deer overcome any deficiencies in their diet. It's perfectly suited to making mineral licks. Vita-Rack[TM] 26 is available in 5, 25, and 50-pound bags. Contact: Hunter's Specialties, 6000 Huntington Court NE, Dept. BHM, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402; (319) 395-0321; www.hunterspec.com.
New Non-Slip Sling From Quake Industries
The Claw[TM] Bow Sling is a new product from Quake Industries. This lightweight, non-slip sling has a polymer pad molded directly onto the sling webbing so it will remain stationary on your shoulder as you move through the thickest brush. Available in O.D. Green, The Claw[TM] is UV stabilized, flexible to –40 degrees Fahrenheit, and won't retain odors, perspiration, or moisture. Quake also makes great Non-Slip Tree Stand Straps. Contact: Quake Industries, Inc., 732 Cruiser Lane, Dept. BHM, Belgrade, MT 59714; (406) 388-3411; www.quakeinc.com.
Nikon Offers Compact Rangefinder
New from Nikon is the Laser600[TM], a water resistant, ultra-compact rangefinder accurate to 600 yards. Yardages are displayed in ½-yard increments from 10-99½ yards, and in 1-yard increments thereafter. The 6x20 monocular features a large exit pupil for easy aiming and brightness in low-light conditions. It weighs just 7.3 ounces and runs on a CR-2 lithium battery. Also new are the full-sized Fieldscope 82 ED spotting scope, Premier LX 8x20 and 10x20s, 12x32 StabilEyes[TM] image stabilizing binocular, ultra high power 16x50 Action, and Naturalist 7x21 hunting compacts. Contact: Nikon, 1300 Walt Whitman Rd., Dept. BHM, Melville, NY 11747-3064; 1-800-247-3464; www.nikonusa.com.
New Whitetail Scent From Wildlife Research Center
Moon Fire[TM] is a new whitetail attractant from Wildlife Research Center[R]. Effective from pre-rut through the rut, its musky odor is designed to attract whitetail bucks. Formulated without deer urine or animal by-products, Moon Fire[TM] comes in a 1 ounce amber glass bottle and a 100 percent Money-Back Guarantee. Also new this year from Wildlife Research is Scent Killer[R] Roll-On Deodorant[TM]. It is unscented and will keep underarm odor from spooking your quarry. Contact: Wildlife Research Center, Inc., 1050 McKinley St., Dept. BHM, Anoka, MN 55303; 1-800-655-7898; www.wildlife.com.
New Black Gold Sight Has Plenty Of Features
The Dusk Devil[TM] from Montana Black Gold[TM] is the first bowsight that is guaranteed to be bright at first and last light. Its StraightAway[TM] pins don't bend so light doesn't "leak" once it is captured by the fiber optics. The Dusk Devil[TM] also has the first fiber optic peep alignment system, which consists of three red StraightAway[TM] pins built into the round sight guard. By aligning your round peep hole with this three-point centering system you eliminate shooting high out of your treestand. Its Micro Dot pins (standard pins also available), featuring the new Devil's Tail[TM] pin points, give shooters three distinct aiming points from each pin. Shooters of low-recoil bows will be interested in the new Trap Door[TM] LR (low recoil). The LR adjusts to your bow's draw weight, works on bows with cables that don't slide, and features the new "Deep V" Delrin launcher. Contact: Montana Black Gold, 34370 E. Frontage Rd., Dept. BHM, Bozeman, MT 59715; (406) 586-1117; www.montanablackgold.com.
Three New Hang-On Stands From Summit
Summit[TM] has a new line of hang-on stands out this year called the Headhunter Series. Included in the series are the Headhunter Mini, Headhunter Max, and Headhunter Lite. The Mini weighs 14 pounds and its platform measures 18" x 24 ¾". The Max weighs 17 pounds with a 21" x 24 ¾" platform. The Lite weighs 10 pounds with a 20" x 24 ¾" platform. All three stands have a 24-inch seat height, a weight capacity of 260 pounds, and can be used on trees 8-22 inches in diameter. Hanging any of the Headhunter stands is easy. Just wrap the strap around the tree, hook the plastic-coated hooks together, and hang the stand by its seat bracket. Contact: Summit Treestands, LLC, 715 Summit Dr., Dept. BHM, Decatur, AL 35601; (256) 353-0634; www.summitstands.com.
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