Rivers West Spider Jacket - 100% Waterproof

The Spider Jacket by Rivers West is a completely packable, 100 percent waterproof hunting jacket that weighs a mere 1.2 pounds. The Spider offers the protection you've come to expect from a company with the reputation of Rivers West. The Spider will allow whitetail hunters to venture out in wet weather without fear!

The Spider has several great features including dual ventilation zippers, a waterproof license pocket on the left sleeve and matching Sling-GripperTM shoulders. Additional features include a unique radial collar which helps to protect the back of your neck, an internal storm fly, and a 13 x 7½-inch mesh tote that stuffs into the left jacket pocket. The feature that impressed us the most is the 10-Year Waterproof Guarantee, a 12-month Unbreakable Warranty!

The Spider Jacket is available in Mossy Oak's highly effective new Treestand pattern. It is also available in other Mossy Oak patterns to cover every hunter's needs. The Spider Jacket is available in sizes S-3XL and sells for a suggested retail price of $149.00.

Leupold "dual use" Prismatic 1x14mm Sight

Leupold's "dual use" Prismatic 1x14mm Tactical Sight provides hunters all the advantages of a typical red dot sight, plus some additional benefits that ordinary red dots cannot provide. If you have ever experienced field failure with battery-powered red-dots in the past (as I have), you will appreciate the fact that the Leupold Prismatic can be operated without battery dependency. This feature is absolutely priceless in our opinion.

The "dual use" moniker states that the Prismatic is equally useful in close range, fast paced, tactical or hunting situations. The Prismatic is at home on a wide variety of guns including bolt action, lever action, pump, semi auto, rifle, shotgun or muzzleloader. The true 1x optical system allows you to shoot with both eyes open for the superior depth perception and a wide field of view that is crucial for fast target acquisition and reactive shooting.

The removable illumination module screws into the Leupold® Prismatic™ to illuminate the reticle in red. Remove the illumination module, and the etched glass reticle is still visible, so you're never battery dependent. It includes nine brightness settings for changing light conditions, with an automated low-battery indicator. The Leupold Circle Plex™ reticle is etched into the glass, making it visible at all times unlike conventional red dot sights that must have battery power to operate.

The integrated base system includes different height mounting spacers to work on any type of firearms platform. Exterior lens surfaces are treated with DiamondCoat 2™ for increased light transmission and abrasion resistance. The true focusing eyepiece means the Prismatic can be adjusted and used by anyone. We found the Leupold Prismatic to be extremely sharp and clear.

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Wildlife Research Center® inc., New Products for 2008

HOT™ Buck Scent

Wildlife Research Center, inc., America's Top Brand® of hunting scents and human scent elimination products introduces a total break-through in whitetail buck attracting technology with it's new HOT™ Buck Scent. It is a secret formula attractor scent that is highly effective both before and during the rut.

In one instance a key person at Wildlife® had the scent out on a wick when a doe came running by with a large mature buck chasing her. As the buck went by the wick containing HOT™ Buck Scent, the buck slammed on the brakes and stood there next to the scent wick as the doe continued to run. After smelling it for several minutes, he returned to his pursuit of the doe. HOT™ Buck Scent had stopped him right in his tracks when he had been chasing. That's performance.

Suggested retail for HOT™ Buck Scent, product #305 - 1 FL OZ amber glass bottle, blister carded is $7.99.

Scent Killer® Autumn Formula® Dryer Sheets™

Wildlife Research Center, inc., America's Top Brand® of hunting scents and human scent elimination products has developed Scent Killer® Autumn Formula® Dryer Sheets™.

Developed to prevent static build-up from attracting lint and hair that may contain odors. In addition Scent Killer® Autumn Formula® Dryer Sheets™ soften hunting clothes to help keep them quiet for a closer shot. Scent Killer® Autumn Formula® Dryer Sheets™ also adds the light cover scent of leaves and dirt to your hunting clothes helping the hunter go undetected for longer periods.

Suggested retail for Scent Killer® Autumn Formula® Dryer Sheets™, product #580 with a resealable zip package, 12 sheets per pack, is $5.99.

Scent Killer® Foot Powder™

Wildlife Research Center® scent elimination formula Scent Killer® Foot Powder™ fights human odor. The special odorless formula works great on your feet and in your boots to help keep your feet and hunting boots odor free and feeling dry.

Before the hunt, apply Scent Killer® Foot Powder™ liberally to your feet and inside your hunting boots to help eliminate foot odors that may build up during the hunt. Reducing foot odor can help the hunter go undetected for longer periods of time. Scent Killer® Foot Powder™ works great to help keep these odors at bay.

Suggested retail for Scent Killer® Foot Powder™ product #539, NET WT 4 OZ, shaker top bottle is $7.99.

Giant Wick™

Wildlife Research Center, inc., America's Top Brand® of hunting scents and human scent elimination products has developed the Giant Wick™ for greater scent dispersal.

Each Giant Wick™ scent wick from Wildlife Research Center® will actually hold a full ounce of liquid hunting scent. They're made from a special synthetic felt that will not alter the smell of your chosen hunting lure.

The Giant Wick™, a full 3 inches wide x 6 ½ inches in length, puts out a tremendous amount of scent molecules. The large amount of scent lasts longer and can draw deer from substantially greater distances. Hang the Giant Wick™ about 5 feet above the ground for maximum scent dispersal.

Suggested retail for the Giant Wick™ 2-pack, product #372 - is $4.99

Golden Estrus™ Gel™

Golden Estrus™, the super premium doe urine with estrus secretions scent, is now available as a gel.

Wildlife Research Center, inc., America's Top Brand® of hunting scents and human scent elimination products has introduced Golden Estrus™ Gel™

Golden Estrus™ Gel™ is a super thick buck lure from Wildlife Research Center® that lasts a really long time. This scent flows like honey and draws bucks right to your stand. Simply smear Golden Estrus™ Gel™ on a twig or apply it to a wick and get ready for the action. This deer scent will just about drive bucks wild.

Suggested retail for Golden Estrus™ Gel™, product #408 - 1 FL OZ bottle blister carded, with an extra wide cap for easy application, is $12.99.

All Wildlife Research Center® products are 100% Money-Back Guaranteed to work for you. For more information visit Wildlife Research Center

Ordinary Outerwear Traps Heat - Thermologic Generates It

When you are sitting in a deer stand from before daylight until nightfall, keeping warm is paramount. Layers of clothing work well in many situations, but if you're bowhunting, the bulk can hamper your draw when the buck your hunting shows himself. Enter Thermologic: Clothing that actually generates heat using something called Ink-Logix® technology.

The power and temperature control for each Thermologic garment is at your fingertips via a soft touch control unit that allows you to adjust the garment's temperature from a mild 85º to 110º. The control modules are removable for washing and the lithium batteries are easily rechargeable. Ink-Logix is actually a printed strip of ink that carries warmth to all those areas where you need it most, like your torso, fingers and your head. The ink is coated in polyurethane to protect against wear, abrasion, moisture and your basic commercial-grade washer or dryer. Thermologic garments will stand up to the abuse of even the toughest whitetail hunts.

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Wudyaget - Custom Field Portrait

Expert graphic designer, Matthew Walters, owner of Wudyaget told me "I love sharing in sportsman's excitement in their accomplishments. Providing a customized hunting or fishing photos seems like the perfect fit."

Hunters and anglers can send Wudyaget their photo's and get a family heirloom quality custom field photo complete with features like name, date, location, or anything you want! I recently ordered one for my daughter to commemorate the harvest of her first buck. The final product looks fantastic!

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Before After

Bowhunting Tactics That Deliver Trophies
by Steve Bartylla

Bowhunting Tactics That Deliver Trophies looks at the nuts and bolts of the best strategies and tactics you need to bow-hunt public-land whitetails with consistent success. Expert bowhunter, and friend of WhitetailFanatic.com, Steve Bartylla explains how to make hard work and understanding of whitetail behavior, pay big dividends - especially for trophy-class bucks.

For a comprehensive guide to cutting edge stand hunting methods, check out Steve Bartylla's book: Advanced Stand Hunting Strategies. A personally autographed copy can be yours for $22.50, tax and shipping included.

Steve's new book -- Bowhunting Tactics That Deliver Trophies -- serves as an excellent compliment and delves deeply into the critical details that must be addressed to consistently arrow the big boys. An autographed copy of this hardcover sells for $30. For either or both ($50 when ordered together), send a check or money order to the following:

Steve Bartylla
1406 St Joseph Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449

Be sure to include your name and the shipping address.

Billy Goes Hunting

The children of avid hunters routinely face questions and criticism about the hunting lifestyle they cherish. Billy Goes Hunting is the story of a young boy whose hunting beliefs have been challenged by his peers. In response to those challenges, on a trip to visit Grandfather's farm, Billy asks the question - "Why do we hunt?" - and his Grandfather explains the many reasons behind the heritage, sport and tradition of the hunting lifestyle. Reading this book to your children will allow you as a parent to explain all of these reasons in detail and provide a great platform to discuss any other questions your children might have.

Read what people are saying about "Billy Goes Hunting"

"I need to get a copy of Billy Goes Hunting for the local library, the local elementary school and my nephew Blake who is patiently waiting for his first real hunting trip with Uncle Tom".
- Tom Fassbinder
o Founder, CEO and Executive Publisher, WhitetailFanatic.com
o iHUNT columnist

"As a parent and a hunter concerned about the future of our sport, I invite you to get a copy of Billy Goes Hunting for your children. They'll love the story and it will give them straightforward information to defend a heritage that as hunters, we hold dear to our hearts."
- Mark Kayser
o Whitetail Columnist, North American Hunter
o Bowhunting Backyard Whitetails Columnist, Bowhunt America

"Matt Butler has created an important educational tool for America's youth with his book Billy Goes Hunting. Matt's honest approach and genuine instinct as steward for our precious life giving natural resources needs only a reminder to be fired up. Conservation is in our blood and this book will fan the flames."
- Ted Nugent
o Award wining author, editor and publisher
o Founder of Ted Nugent's Camp for Kids
o National Anti-drug spokesman

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Midland Radio's New GXT850VP4 Two-Way Radios
The Ultimate in Range and Performance Make for the Perfect Hunting Companion

In the field, it can be difficult to keep in touch with the rest of the group when separated into different spy camps. That's why the communication innovators at Midland Radio Corporation(R) now offer a fun and exciting way to identify friends and fellow hunters on your next hunting excursion. The new, waterproof Midland Radio GXT850VP4(TM) two-way radios come complete with personalized ringtones featuring a variety of animal calls. This top-of-the-line radio system offers maximum power for maximum range, voice quality and performance and is packed with features expressly tailored for the hunter's special needs.

Midland's unique GXT850VP4 system in Mossy Oak(R)'s New Breakup(R) camo pattern not only provides an industry-leading 26 mile range with its whopping five watts of power, but it also boasts five game call alerts: duck, crow, turkey, cougar and wolf. The radios provide a full channel scan, as well as direct call to instantly connect with any member of the hunting group, whether you're caravanning to your next location or hiking through the backcountry. Plus, it features a vibrate alert, 121 privacy codes per channel, NOAA Weather Radio and silent operation features, so users can remain concealed from their game. This system also has nine voice activation sensitivity levels for completely hands-free use, regardless of background noise.

Designed to withstand the most rugged field conditions, the new GXT850VP4 meets stringent JIS4 waterproof specifications for extreme durability. This provides unparalleled protection from inclement weather, to meet the needs of serious hunters -- on any hunt, no matter the severity of the conditions. Additionally, it comes with fully rechargeable battery packs and three power settings, to effectively conserve battery life when needed in the field for longer hunts. Each set of Midland Radio's value packed GXT850VP4s comes complete with headsets, belt clips, desktop charger and AC and DC adaptors.

For more information about the new Midland Radio GXT850VP4 two-way radio visit www.midlandradio.com.

The Midland GXT850VP4 two way radio is packed with features that hunter's require and is simply the best two-way radio we've tested. The range is amazing even in hill country. We really appreciate the fact that the radio comes complete with everything a hunter needs including headsets, belt clips, desktop charger and AC and DC adaptors. ~The Editor

Buck Wear Inc., Deer Slayer Hoodie

Industry leader, Buck Wear, Inc., recognizes that avid hunters aren't content to be average. That's why Buck Wear is proud to introduce the newest addition to its hooded sweatshirt quality line of apparel - the new "Deer Slayer" Chocolate Hoodie.

This new chocolate colored "Deer Slayer" Hoodie (Model #1053) is constructed of 100% cotton, with the front printed with a beautiful and realistic image of a European skull mount buck, two trophy bucks in the distance and a label that perfectly captures the essence of the hunter wearing it… "Deer Slayer." With cooler months approaching, now is the perfect time to pick up this unique hoodie to keep warm, and to remove doubt from anyone's mind, both in the field and around the campfire, about where you stand in the food chain.

The hoodie is available in a range of adult sizes from M to XXL - ensuring a proper fit for every Deer Slayer out there. As always, Buck Wear's premium quality screen-printing process ensures that this hoodie will maintain its good looks through repeated cycles of washing and wearing.

For more information on the Buck Wear Deer Slayer Hoodie (Model #1053) or Buck Wear's full selection of T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitwww.buckwear.com .

The Pocket First-Aid Field Guide
by George E. Dvorchak, jr. (Softcover)

This volume helps you understand the prevention and treatment of common outdoor injuries and associated medical concerns. The Pocket First Aid Field Guide helps sportsmen and others prepare to deal with most major or minor medical emergencies that might be encountered while engaging in outdoor activities. Using careful explanation, step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations, this handy reference guide instructs readers on how to assess, manage and care for the most common outdoor injuries and illnesses. Don't go whitetail hunting without it! Buy it here

Dr. George Dvorchak's Pocket First Aid Field Guide is a valuable tool. Last season I took a tumble down a steep hill and dislocated a finger. At the time I didn't have the field guide to rely on, but from now on, it will be in my backpack and I'll be better equipped to handle medical situations in the back country. ~The Editor

BIRCHWOOD LABORATORIES Universal Barrel Cot
Birchwood Casey Universal Barrel Protectant 20/Pack

It is easy to keep debris, rain, snow, mud, bugs and more out of your barrel with Barrel Cot. Simply roll the Barrel Cot onto the barrel of your firearm - when you are ready to shoot, go right ahead. Barrel Cot does not have to be removed and does not reduce your accuracy. It protects the barrel of your gun without sacrificing any performance. One size fits all barrels - pistol, rifle, shotgun and muzzleloader. 20 Cots per bag. Visit www.birchwoodcasey.com

I was on a central Illinois whitetail hunt this past season. It snowed the night before our hunt. In the morning, snow which had accumulated on the treestand platform found its way into the barrel of my muzzleloader. I thought I got all the snow out of the barrel before it could affect my powder. Later in the hunt, when a 190" whitetail presented a 70-yard broadside shot. .My muzzleloader looked like a roman candle when I tripped the trigger .The snow in my barrel had melted, my powder was wet and my hunt was ruined! I'll never gun hunt again without a Barrel Cot! ~The Editor

Liberty Archery - The Liberty I
Light, Small, Fast & Accurate.

RISER - A357-T6 aluminum riser (same material used for jet impeller blades)
BOW LENGTH - 20.5" axle to axle
DRAW LENGTHS - 25 1/2, 26 3/8, 26 7/8, 27 3/8, 28.0", 28 7/16", 28 3/4", 29 3/8", 30", 30 1/2", 31.0", 31 1/2", 32 "
No modules. Unique cam, cables, and string are used for each draw length.
DRAW WEIGHTS - 35-45#, 40-50#, 45-55#, 50-60#, 55-65#, 60-70#, 65-75#,72-82# Draw weight is adjustable 10 lbs down from peak weight
STABILIZER MOUNT - Center Front
PEEP SIGHT - String angle requires special Liberty peeps.
CAM - High speed, high let-off, split cable design.
LET-OFF- 85%, or 65%
HOLDING WEIGHT - 10.5 lbs for 70 lb bow =85% let-off.
BRACE HEIGHT - 7"
ARROW SPEED IBO - 308 fps AMO - 242 fps Using allowed 4 grains/LB arrows speed is 338 fps
HANDLE - Lightweight cushioned synthetic rubber angled at 29 degrees.
STRING - Vapor Trail
CAMO - RealTree Hardwoods High Definition Green
VIBRATION & NOISE REDUCTION Sims - String Leeches & Bow Jacks cable silencers

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This bow might not have a conventional look, but that does not matter! It is a pure shooter. It is light, small and easy to maneuver, fast shooting and very accurate. If your looking for something different, you will want to consider the Liberty I. ~The Editor

BIRCHWOOD CASEY
Shoot.N.C® Deer Silhouette Kit

Add a little color to your next target practice! Kit includes one corrugated 24" x 46" deer silhouette target, two SHOOT.N.C self-adhesive 12" deer vital targets and repair pasters for extended shooting life. Target detail and design offer realism to sighting-in for deer season! SHOOT.N.C self-adhesive deer vital targets are also sold separately - no need to replace the entire deer silhouette target. Visit www.birchwoodcasey.com

This is a great target for the whitetail enthusiasts. The realism helps acclimate shooters to the location of vital organs and improves shooting techniques by utilizing a life-sized target. ~ The Editor

The new Vizion™ 3AAA eLED® Headlamp is built off of a cylinder type construction with a semi-rigid two hooped mounting system and is designed to rotate on its own axis. Self contained the headlamp is roughly the size of the plastic capsule a 35mm film comes in. This new innovation in headlamps has a waterproof rating of 10 meters, two power options, three selectable beam patterns, a high power LED (Approx. ½ watt) and an output of approximately 29 lumens. With a large power button and adjustment knobs, the Vizion™ can be turned on and off and cycle through beam patterns and colors with ease- even while wearing gloves.

The Vizion™ 3AAA eLED® Headlamp will also have the following proprietary design and use applications:

• Proprietary Battery warming / Heat Recovery System - Warmer batteries equals more power!
  Designed so the heat from the LED (LED runs cooler) goes into the batteries ( huge asset in cold weather climates), providing approximately 10% more run time and output from the cooler LED. The key here is to control the warming point (LED's loose efficiency as they get too hot) so efficiency isn't lost. This is done with a proprietary battery heat sink system that works in conjunction with the surface area of the whole unit to make the unit run cooler.
• UK's Proprietary Advanced Compound Path Optics (CPO)
  Most multi-beam LED systems use multiple bulbs and/ or external filters. UK's Compound Path Optics (CPO) system is self-contained. Internal lenses rotate over the primary bulb system offering the different beam pattern/ color options; Spot, Wide and Red Wide using a rotating knob system. When the options are rotated in front of the inner optics, the beam widens, turns red, etc.
  
• Removable LED Lamp Module For Use As Camp Light
  The self-contained LED lamp module, constructed of high impact ABS, LEXAN®, polyurethane rubber, and plated copper for heat efficiency, can be removed from head mount for use as a camp light- still offering the user three different beam pattern options and color changes.
  
  SPECS:
  Size: L 2.90 in / 7.37 cm; H 1.47 in / 3.73 cm; D 1.82 in / 4.63 cm
  Weight: 3.9 oz / 110 gm (alkaline batteries); 3.5 oz / 99 gm (lithium batteries)
  Batteries: 3 AAA alkaline, 3 AAA lithium
  Brightness: 29 lumen / 340 lux
  Distance Seen: 305 ft / 93 m
  Burn Time: 150 hours
  Depth Tested: 33 ft / 10 m
  SMRP: $34.99
  

Danner and LaCrosse Footwear

About LaCrosse
We make products for blue-collar folks and blue-collar folks only. Period.

Whether you're a worker, farmer, hunter, firefighter, cop, fisherman, or on a larger scale, anyone who identifies with the blue-collar values of honest, hard work, you'll find a huge amount of LaCrosse gear designed to make your life even better'n it already is. It's a commitment wemade back in 1897 and a lifestyle we'll continue supporting. That's pretty obvious in the way we do business. Like you,our products are tough and our service is respectful, if not downright courteous. What's more, if our products don't make the blue-collar lifestyle better, we don't waste time making 'em. That means you're not about to see our boots on the cover of some hip Hollywood magazine anytime soon. Just not the folks we aim to serve. You'll see we're conscious of your need for value, too, because LaCrosse products aren't full of a bunch of rigamarole you don't need. Instead, our footwear and apparel offers more comfort and technology than you'd generally expect at that price. The way we see it, thinking this way is better, and that's what makes us proud to be Blue Collar by Choice. Finally, a company just willin' to come out and say it.

About Danner
An expert is the toughest customer to satisfy.

When a product fails to meet their expectations, they simply will not use it. As such, our sole aim is to satisfy the footwear needs of experts in the industry, military, law enforcement, hunting and outdoor recreation. We do this by putting more into our product than any normal person would expect - in a word, we overbuild. Overbuilding improves performance. Overbuilding shows value. Overbuilding separates our brand in an overcrowded marketplace and sets the tone for our entire company. For to overbuild is to overserve - an approach that directly affects how someone is greeted by customer service, how aboot feels in the field and how we aid our partners at sporting goods, hunting and workwear stores. This focused commitment has allowed our brand to accomplish what few can claim: instead of simply being viewed as a product, the Danner name today serves as a badge of self-expression for those at the top of their vocation, as well as those who aspire to be.

During the past year, the staff at WhitetailFanatic.com has had the pleasure to wear footwear from Lacrosse and Danner on a daily basis. Both the casual boots we wore to the office daily and the hunting boots we wore into the field exceeded even our highest expectations! Exceeding our expectations is a tall order and as a result, we have issued both Danner and Lacrosse our prestigious Editor's Choice Award.

Please check out the entire line of footwear at: www.danner.com and www.lacrossefootwear.com

Rocky Mountain Broadheads - Blitz

Rocky Mountain broadheads announces the newest addition to its line of premium broadheads, the Blitz. This unique, new fixed blade offers Bi-Directional Blade design that allows bowhunters to offset the blades either to the left or to the right to match the rotational direction of the arrow fletching. The synergy between the fletching and broadhead results in enhanced rotational stability. This design ultimately provides better accuracy, penetration and makes tuning even the fastest bows easier.

The clean, sleek design and three incredibly sharp, stainless steel vented blades on the Blitz provide a 1 1/8" cutting diameter. The stainless steel tri-cut tip, one-piece stainless steel body, combined with many other exclusive features of the new Blitz broadhead make it the most stable, accurate and durable, fixed broadhead currently available on the market. The new Rocky Mountain Blitz is available in 100 grains and comes in a convenient 3-pack.

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