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Although I was not able to attend Hoyt Night, I was able to shoot their new bow the AlphaMax 32 inch at my local pro shop.  I really wish I had the opportunity to shoot this bow set up with accessories and test it out at a few  3-D shoots and with broadheads in the field.  But I will gladly shoot it at the pro shop and enjoy the new features that Hoyt has shot into this new bow.

Hey Everybody....

If you guys have been keeping tabs on my blog you know that I love to post about first time hunters.  It doesn't matter if it is a kid or an adult, there is something awesome about a first bowkill.

Shannon killed her first doe this year and she is hooked.  She sent me the story and pictures below.

GREAT JOB Shannon!!!!

J-

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I did not grow up in a hunting household like most huntresses. I grew up in San Diego and spent my time showing horses and hanging out at the beach. I always wanted to learn how to hunt but I did not have anyone to show me or take me. I did express interest to my father, and he taught me how to shoot and take care of firearms, which drove my passion to learn more. I attended Oregon State University where I majored in Public Relations. For elective classes I took forest management, animal sciences and other agricultural classes. My passion to learn more about hunting and game management grew. After college I was blessed to land a job in the hunting industry. I was recently invited to hunt with Vicki Cinaciarulo and her Posse members for an episode of Archer’s Choice TV.

Living the Essence; Hardcore Bowhunting

Peers ask me all the time, “Why do you like bowhunting so much? All it is, is shooting animals.” I just have to smirk the comment off, because I know that bowhunting is something that is kindled deep in the heart of a person who wants a challenge; to be responsible, respectful and rejuvenated by all that nature has to offer. Some people say that “If you haven’t already done it, you never will.” I tend to disagree; however, if you really want to be a hardcore bowhunter, all it takes is for someone to plant the seed. From that point on, bowhunting is one of those things that people will either grow apart from, whereas the true hardcore bowhunter will find themselves obsessed by mystique of the bow and arrow. I am of the later.

One of my favorite things to do during the summer is fulfill those buck and bull filled dreams by going out and pinning down those big guys for the fall season. Most guys tend to take scouting lightly, and use the excuse that the animals probably won’t be where you scout them come season anyway. However, if you scout properly, efficiently and in quality areas, your chances of success during your fall bowhunt increase tremendously.

Last week I wrote about the 3D course from John North that I had the opportunity to shoot. We shot it again this weekend - here is some footage. I'd be interested to know, based on the shots you see in the video, give it a rating in the comment section 1 (Piece of Cake through 10 (Extremely Challenging). We'd love to hear your opinion:

I hope everybody had a great and safe Memorial Day. If you are a Veteran, thank you for your service.

You may have been hearing a lot of buzz around setting your 3^rd axis. Well, that is great and we should set the 3^rd axis but you might be asking yourself, “What is the 2^nd axis and should I worry about it?” Well, yes you should worry about your 2^nd axis. The 2^nd axis is basically making sure that the bubble on your sight is level. It is really pretty easy to check. If you bubble is not giving you the correct reading, what could happen? It can lead you to induce bow torque into your grip, and it will lead to basic inaccuracy. There are two basic ways; one is more reliable and the other is kind of cheesy.

Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day! I hope you all had a moment today to remember our fallen soldiers who have fought, and continue to fight for the greatest country on this planet!