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8th Annual Whitetail Classic Sport Show & Auction

The 8th Annual Whitetail Classic Sport Show & Antler Auction is one of the largest events of its kind. Shed antlers, full racks, taxidermy mounts, guns & sporting goods of all kinds, rustic decor, many vendor spots.

This is an event not to be missed! THIS YEARS AUCTION FEATURES ITEMS FROM THE LARRY HUFFMAN ESTATE!

NEW LOCATION: The Fabulous Grand River Center Located In the Port Of Dubuque, Downtown Dubuque, Iowa

Circle M Auction owner Steve Morehead started the Whitetail Classic Sport Show & Auction eight years ago and it has now grown into a huge event, with over many vendors and record auction prices.

Here's Steve with show manager Amy.

Bushnell BackTrack GPS

If you don't like the idea of dropping $400 or more for a GPS unit, but still have a need to find your way back home from time to time, then the Bushnell BackTrack is for you. For just $69 you can park your car worry free at the Mall of America and rest assured that you will easily be able to locate it after 9 hours of relentless shopping. Hunt new locations without fear of becoming lost. Just mark your trucks parking location on the BackTrack and hunt all day with confidence. The BackTrack will easily lead you back to the truck at the end of the day. Like to hike in the backwoods? Rest assured, the BackTrack will get you back to your SUV after an all day hike. When a product can do all this for under $70, it earns a Whitetail Fanatic Editors Choice Award!

Finally, a GPS that is simple and easy to use. Bushnell Outdoor Products has stripped away the confusion and complexity of GPS navigational devices with its new BackTrack personal location finder. The new BackTrack simplifies GPS navigation with two buttons, an easy to read screen and the ability to save up to three key locations. Once they are recorded, just push a button to navigate back to where you started so you never get lost again.

New for 2009 Robinson Outdoor Products

The "new for 2009" offerings from Robinson Outdoor Products include a full line of items in the Bone Collector line with bone guru's Michael Waddell, Nick Mundt and Travis "T-Bone Turner.

Plus, ScentBlocker picked the brain of scent elimination specialists Mark and Terry Drury to come up with a Scent Shield Scent Kit and a new Dream Season knee boot utilizing Boa® Technology. The integrated Boa® Lacing System provides a custom dialed fit for high performance never seen before in a knee boot bearing the Dream Season label.

Finally, there is a new ultimate climbing boot with the endorsement of the ultimate outdoorsman, Jim Shockey. "Unless you are half wild and half crazy, the mountains are intimidating when you're alone. Any misstep can spell disaster, that's why I go up in my Waypoint Boots," raves Jim.

Here is a closer look at all the new for 2009, ScentBlocker offerings:

Bushnell Lands Government Contract To Supply Elite Spotting Scopes

Overland Park, KS. - The U.S. Government has awarded Bushnell Outdoor Products a contract for a special military version of the Elite® 15-45x60mm spotting scopes. The spotting scopes will be used by multi-national forces around the world. Bushnell started shipping the units in late 2008.

Bushnell Outdoor Products Honors American Heroes

Overland Park, Kansas - At the recent SHOT Show in Orlando Florida, Bushnell Outdoor Products honored three men who have each served the United States of America with distinct service.

The Ice Float Buck

An unidentified photographer took these pictures of a nice buck stranded on a floating on a chunk near Miles City Montana where the Tongue River flows into the Yellowstone River. READ MORE

Huge Bucks

NEW TRIJICON® ACCUPOINT™ 1- 4x24 RIFLESCOPE

HEAT FACTORY® HEATED NECK GATOR™

FIELDLINE® INTRODUCES THE ASPEN RIDGE™ WAIST PACK

Haas Outdoors, INC. Announces the Establishment of Hatch Entertainment

Haas Outdoors, Inc., dba Mossy Oak, has established an integrated media and technology company -- Hatch Entertainment ("HE") -- focused on generating and distributing original outdoor-related content across multiple media platforms. Based on current market dynamics, Mossy Oak believes there is a tremendous opportunity for a cross-platform media and technology company, such as HE, within the outdoor lifestyle industry. READ MORE

Incredible Locked Bucks Story …

This one has been out there for a while and by all accounts is a true story! .... while driving towards Canton, South Dakota a curious passerby saw a buck in the distance with his head down. It wasn't moving, and although the driver honked the car horn repeatedly, the buck wouldn't raise his head.

The driver grabbed binoculars and saw that the buck's horns were entangled with those of another buck, which appeared to be dead. So she called a couple friends and asked if they wanted an adventure; untangling the animals!

Gunslick Pro Signs on 32-time Shooting Champion Jerry Miculek

ONALASKA, Wis. - January 2009 - Gunslick®, known for its specialized gun cleaning solutions and easy-to-use tools, is now adding "Pro" to its name and announces the signing of professional shooter and 32-time champion Jerry Miculek - who will be featured in marketing materials and at the 2009 SHOT Show in Orlando, Florida.

Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar Joins Fusion Ammunition

ANOKA, Minn. - January, 2009 - Fusion® Ammunition, the most devastating deer hunting bullet in its class, has signed on mixed martial arts champion and avid hunter Brock Lesnar to be its spokesman. Lesnar will make his debut with Fusion at SHOT Show 2009 in Orlando, Florida.

Submitted by: Dave Lee
Innovative Hunting Solutions Inc. - www.bigbuckballz.com

The buck below was captured on my trail cam on the 31st of December at 4:05 in the afternoon. The day before the season closed.

New High Definition Flashlight Produces Square Beam of Light

The HD™ Torch from Bushnell shines a new light on flashlight technology. While conventional flashlight produce circular patterns of light that are uneven and irregular, the new HD Torch projects a perfectly square and uniform beam of light. The benefit is that the light beam is consistent from center to edge without dim areas or doughnuts of light.

Konus To Unveil New Optics at SHOT Show 2009

Miami, Florida, December 12, 2008 - As preparations for the 31st Annual SHOT Show get underway, Konus Optical & Sports Systems announces a wide range of new hunting and shooting optics to be unveiled at the show, January 15-18, 2009, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

"This year Konus brings some very interesting things to the table at SHOT Show," said Mark Shore, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Konus USA. "With the addition of handgun scopes to the KonusPro family, a one-power scope and three new additions to our M-30 line, we are looking forward to an exciting 2009."

New Inbox Bucks

Hunter's Specialties New Logo

Hunter's Specialties now has a new logo to coincide with their packaging strategy, which features a bright new uncluttered design with a contemporary bold look that is more visually appealing and identifiable on store shelves.

The new logo replaces the one that has been in place since the company was founded in 1977. "It was tough making the decision to change the logo after 32 years." Said Carman Forbes, Co-CEO of the company. "As we looked at updating our packaging and coming up with a clean new modern design, it was clear that a new logo was in order".

Chris Wood Buck

If you kill a huge buck these days, you'd better hope you have thick skin! Why? ....

Real or PhotoShop?

We have not been able to independently verify the authenticity of this group of photos that show a great buck caught in the head of a combine but we found the photos rather captivating. Are they real or PhotoShop?

Holy Shit

There are a few scams floating around stating this one was killed in different parts of the midwest, truth is, this is the Joel Eggers buck from Randolph County Illinois...harvested Oct 2007.

338 Marlin Express
Serious Levergun HORSEPOWER

The 338 Marlin Express is the latest in a very successful, pedigreed family of cartridges that have taken the hunting world by storm. READ MORE

NEW FIELDLINE® REVERSIBLE HANDWARMER™

Fieldline®, a premier worldwide hunting gear manufacturer and distributor, is pleased to introduce its new Reversible Handwarmer™ - just in time for fall and winter. READ MORE

The Carpenter Buck
BTR Score: 170 0/8
Composite: 188 2/8
Date of Harvest: Nov. 5, 2008
Location of Harvest: Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Weapon: Mathews Switchback LD Compound Bow
Deer Weight (Field Dressed): 195 lbs.
Number of points: 10 (Main frame 4x4 with (2) stickers)
Inside Spread: 18 2/8

In The Hunters Own Words …
The sad truth is that I was not even going to hunt Wednesday evening. I had been in Kansas on a 10-day bowhunt the previous week, and much work had accumulated at my job. However, the reason that I had went to Kansas when I did is because I knew that things were going to get real good, real quick at my place. I have said too many friends over the years, that the best hunt in all the land is my property the week of and after Halloween. Reason being, I have taken 4 out of my last 5 bucks on Halloween and missed many trick or treat nights with the family. In fact, I saw 12 bucks on Monday night between 4:45 and 5:30......READ MORE

Piebald Buck

The Resource Center on WhitetailFanatic.com says that piebald deer have patches of white hair but are otherwise normally colored.

Piebalds are thought to be more common than albinos, which do not have the gene for normal coloration and do not produce the enzyme responsible for skin, hair and tissue coloration.

Depending on what part of the country you are from piebald deer are sometimes referred to as pintos and come in various amounts of white and brown. Additionally, protecting piebald deer from hunting would have no biological impact and probably would not result in an increase of these traits.

Leupold® Introduces New Rifleman® QDManagerTM Riflescope
Company Extends Partnership with QDMA

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Leupold® has extended its partnership with the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) to include a new riflescope and new reticle in its most affordable line. The Rifleman® QDManagerTM 3-9x40mm riflescope features Leupold's new Rifleman Ballistics Reticle (RBRTM)

DO YOUR PART TO MAINTAIN OUR NATURAL RESOURCES
Buck Wear®'s New "Preserve Wildlife" 2-Fer Top Shares Message of Responsibility

The industry experts at Buck Wear, Inc.® have made a name for themselves over the years in preserving our heritage of hunting and outdoor enthusiast activities with the clever messaging on its unique line of sportswear. And the latest offering from the innovators at Buck Wear carries on that tradition - enter the new Buck Wear "Preserve Wildlife" 2-fer t-shirt.

Buck Wear's commitment to quality shines through, from its 100 percent pre-shrunk cotton construction to the premier screen-printing process that ensures that this long sleeve shirt will keep you warm while looking cool for seasons to come.

AMERICAN BROADHEAD COMPANY® INTRODUCES SUPER SONIC™ BROADHEAD
CUT RIGHT TO THE CHASE WITH LETHAL PRECISION

With more than twenty different species World Record animals harvested last season, the folks at the American Broadhead Company Inc.® might be expected to rest on their laurels; but the innovators at American Broadhead have never been content to keep their products in line with the status quo. That is why they have improved upon their original Sonic broadheads - the broadheads that white tail hunters have come to rely on - and are thrilled to introduce the new-for-2009 American Broadhead Super Sonic™. With the new American Broadhead Super Sonic, bowhunters can now easily reach their targets at an industry-leading 50+ yards!

More Inbox Bucks

Cameron Coble 2008 Bow Kill (L) trail cam pic sent in by notorious big buck Hunter Dave Duve, Mud Lake IA (R)

The "Field & Stream" Buck

Many reports speculate that the so-called Field & Stream buck would be the new world record typical whitetail. Now that this magnificent buck has been harvested, detailed views of the apparent "common bases" on both beams may keep the Milo Hanson buck on top!

SOG Field Pup

SOG Field Pup is a all-round field knife for the woodsman who knows what's going on. As professional hunters know, a 4-inch knife can gut out a whale (if you happen to hunt whales in your part of the country).

Apples Anyone?

Scent Shield® S3™ Full Draw Archers Shirt

Robinson Outdoors, Inc., leader in scent elimination for hunters recently announced the development of their all new Scent Shield Full Draw Archers Shirt.

This lightweight tricot and fleece fabric is ideal for layering, and perfect for any weather. With the S3™ technology you know you are getting the very best in antimicrobial defense, which helps to aid in odor control.

Kansas, Oh Kansas!

Bowhunter Jamie Farr shot this big buck on Oct. 22. It should rank in Kansas' Top 10, all time! READ MORE

These two bucks were killed on 9-24-08 in South Central Kansas. READ MORE

One of the biggest bodied deer I've ever seen in the wild....

I first saw this buck in 2003 as a yearling. I kept track of him through the years, and even have a shed off this buck. After passing straight downwind at seven yards, the six-year old warrior gave me a perfect 18 yard shot Monday evening and my Muzzy-tipped Easton Axis Nano did the job! I still can't believe I got to wrap my tag around this buck, this one really means a lot to me. One of the biggest bodied deer I've ever seen in the wild....

Jody Hadachek
Kansas

Inbox Bow Buck

Our inbox is overflowing with pictures of this tremendous buck was taken October 19 in Madison County, Iowa. With 25 scorable points, this monster has a green score around 220.

An awesome buck for sure and our congrat's to the successful hunter

Elite 6500 Riflescopes
Expanded Line Includes New Brush Gun Scope

With a 6.5x magnification range (1:6.5 ratio from low to high power), the Elite 6500 riflescopes offer one of the widest zoom ranges in the industry. These scopes have proven their popularity with target shooters & hunters.
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Weatherby Vanguard Rifles Feature New Trigger

Not resting on their reputation for guaranteed accuracy, Weatherby Vanguard rifles now feature factory, "hand-tuned" triggers calibrated to break crisply at an average of 3.15 pounds - as low as 2.5 and not any higher than 3.8 pounds.

Graphic Trail Cam Picture

This one has made the rounds in hunting circles but I thought I'd share it with our loyal fanatics. This high jumping, mule kicking buck was captured by a trail cam immediately after impact from a hunter's arrow.

Another Super Inbox Buck

This 23-point 230 5/8 inch NT monster with a live weight of 310 lbs shot by Ben Spanjers of Hokah MN.

Congrat's to the successful hunter!

Big Buck Ballz

Here's an interesting product that we recently ran across - Big Buck Ballz!

UPDATE:10-22-08

The Boone & Crockett website (www.boone-crockett.com) says the buck was harvested in Iowa. It has 28 scoreable points and grosses more than 270 inches. WOW! Once again, Congrat's to the successful hunter from everyone here at WhitetailFanatic.com!

This Just Hit My Inbox….

An email from a very reliable source told me that this pig was just tipped over in Iowa by a bowhunter! The initial estimated score is in the 250" range. An absolute hog by any measure! Congrat's to the successful hunter!

New BackTrack GPS Offers Simple, Convenient Navigation

Sightron's SII 20-60x63 Spotting Scope

Sightron's new SII multi-purpose spotting scope kit contains the essentials for a day of long distance viewing or shooting at the range. The kit contains Sightron's SII 20-60x63 spotting scope, the most versatile in their line up.

Before He Was a Trophy Hunter

Pictured is a young celebrity hunter and the head of his first ever whitetail buck. You know he is proud, just check out the wide smile! This picture was taken a number of years ago at an undisclosed location..

The first person to correctly identify this happy Whitetail Fanatic will receive a prize from the WF prize vault. Email your answer to editor@whitetailfanatic.com

A Pair To Draw To

Sportsmen Fight another Lawsuit by Antis' Seeking to Ban Hunting and Trapping

The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation has filed to represent sportsmen in yet another lawsuit brought by animal activists seeking to eliminate hunting, fishing and trapping wherever endangered or threatened species exist.

More Big Bucks from the Inbox

A Few Great Bucks

Big bucks are falling to skillful hunters and our inbox is full of photos and stories. Here are a few of the better bucks we seen in the hands of a smiling hunter so far this season.

The Scent-A-Way Deer Decoy Kit From Hunter's Specialties

Using deer decoys to attract big bucks has become one of the hottest new proven tactics for hunters. Eliminating human odor and using the correct attractant scent is critical to hunting success.

World's Most Powerful Knife?

SOG Knives maker of civilian, military, law enforcement and utility knives debuts its latest high speed extreme power multi-tool.

New Stuff: Thanks toSOG's S.A.T. (SOG Assisted Technology) this is the only multi-tool in the world that features a one-hand power assisted opening system configured for two blades.

Konus Optical & Sports Systems announces a wide range of new hunting and shooting optics

As preparations for the 31st Annual SHOT Show get underway, Konus Optical & Sports Systems announces a wide range of new hunting and shooting optics to be unveiled at the show, January 15-18, 2009, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

Do You Hunt From The Ground? Hunters Specialties Has You Covered!

HS Boiler Room Ground Blind

Hunter's Specialties new Boiler Room Ground Blind offers hunters plenty of space to draw and shoot a bow or take a friend along on the hunt. The new rugged hub style blind has a 76"x76"x69" (hub to hub) interior with a zippered arched doorway for easy entry and exit.

HS Backpacker Blind

The new Backpacker Blind offers hunters great portable concealment in an easy to use package. Great for deer hunting, the Backpacker Blind can be set up and taken down in seconds. A handy carrying case is included.

HS Collapsible "Super Light" Portable Ground Blind

This portable hunting blind measures 12' x 27". With attached stakes, it unrolls quickly for setup and folds up to approximately 14 inches long for easy carrying. Made of diecut leaf patterns in lightweight, durable spun-bonded polyester.