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Movie Studios Purposely Crippling Rental DVDs In Misguided Effort To Get People To Buy
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Consumerist reader Joseph brought this to our attention after he spent $3.99 to rent the DVD of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World from Blockbuster. When he went to the disc's main menu and attempted to watch the Blooper Reel special feature, he was greeted by a screen telling him: "This disc is intended for rental purposes and only includes the feature film. Own it on Blu-Ray or DVD to view these bonus features and complete your movie watching experience."This is the same thinking that leads the studios to seek to have rental places delay movies for a month. The entire business model seems to be centered on creating artificial scarcities that piss off people. Is it really so difficult for the industry to realize that they can make more money by adding value and actually delivering what people want?


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President Obama has decided to shuffle his cabinet, choosing San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro to head the Housing and Urban Development Department and shifting current HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan to the top job at the Office of Management and Budget, the New York Times reported.
The Times attributed its report to "Democrats informed about the plans."
Castro has been mentioned as a potential 2016 vice presidential candidate. He was a keynote speaker at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Castro would add a prominent Hispanic appointee to Obama's cabinet.
The Washington Post reported that Castro was being considered for a Cabinet post, "most likely" HUD.
Donovan, who has served in the HUD post since the beginning of the Obama administration, would assume the OMB position being vacated by Sylvia Mathews Burwell. She has been nominated to take over as Health and Human Services secretary in the wake of the departure of Kathleen Sebelius.

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Barry Callebaut's acquisition of la Morella nuts opens new avenues for adding flavor, texture and authenticity to a wide variety of products
Tastier, crispier, crunchier, creamier products thanks to Barry Callebaut's premium nuts and nut-related ingredients
- Early 2012, Barry Callebaut acquired Spanish producer, la Morella nuts, a specialist producer of high-quality nuts and nut-related products
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- Processed on the spot, Barry Callebaut nuts ensure the greatest possible freshness and the best possible flavor
- Wide selection of nuts and nut-related ingredients offer new possibilities for Barry Callebaut customers to enrich and enhance their products
Wieze/Belgium, November 30th, 2012 – Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, is excited to introduce a whole new line of extremely high-quality nuts and nut-related products. Having acquired Spanish producer, la Morella nuts in January 2012, Barry Callebaut has turned the decades of expertise built up by the family-run company into an exciting new range of nut-based inclusions, fillings, toppings and decorations. As such, Barry Callebaut customers now can enjoy an even wider selection of tastes, textures and flavors that capture the very best nature has to offer. From whole nuts to nut pastes, from hazelnuts to pistachios, … the possibilities are virtually endless.
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Barry Callebaut's line-up of nuts and nut-related products ranges from freshly roasted whole or chopped nuts to exquisite pralinés, crocants and nougatines, rich pastes and sablages, and several other innovative ingredients. Besides, locally grown Spanish hazelnuts, the company's offering also includes premium hazelnuts and almonds from Italy and California as well as pistachios, pecans, pine nuts and many other varieties expertly selected and sourced from cooperatives all over the world.
Sofie De Lathouwer, Marketing Director Food Manufacturers: "The knowledge, expertise and experience built up over decades by la Morella nuts and recently acquired by Barry Callebaut translate into the highest quality nut products for our customers. Thanks to this strategic acquisition, they can now enhance their products even further with the richness, unique character and natural authenticity of flavorsome nuts."
Rapid processing guarantees superior freshness
Local nut groves in close proximity to the factory ensure freshly cracked nuts, preserving all the goodness of nature. Even when it comes to nuts sourced further afield, rapid turnaround times ensure superior quality and freshness. In fact, all nuts are processed fresh within 24 hours of delivery. As a result, Barry Callebaut nuts reveal more fruitiness, less sweetness and above all, unrivalled freshness.
Family business represents decades of expertise
La Morella nuts is a family-run business founded by Joaquim M. Barriach. Mastering the caramelization and roasting process, Barriach thoroughly reinvented the entire production process from sourcing to roasting, caramelizing, grinding and conching. Barriach's proud legacy of quality and innovation lives on today in Barry Callebaut's range of superior quality nuts and nut-related products.
Barry Callebaut customers add taste and texture to their products
In addition to offering superior quality and therefore taste, Barry Callebaut's nut products also cover the full spectrum of textures, specially developed to add crisp, crunch, or velvety creaminess to virtually any application. Barry Callebaut nut ingredients are ideal for use in any food product from biscuits and confectionary to ice-cream.
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With annual sales of about CHF 4.8 billion (EUR 4.0 billion / USD 5.2 billion) for fiscal year 2011/12, Zurich-based Barry Callebaut is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate – from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. Barry Callebaut is present in 30 countries, operates around 45 production facilities and employs a diverse and dedicated workforce of about 6,000 people. Barry Callebaut serves the entire food industry focusing on industrial food manufacturers, artisans and professional users of chocolate (such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs or bakers), the latter with its two global brands Callebaut® and Cacao Barry®. Barry Callebaut is the global leader in cocoa and chocolate innovations and provides a comprehensive range of services in the fields of product development, processing, training and marketing. Cost leadership is another important reason why global as well as local food manufacturers work together with Barry Callebaut. Through its broad range of sustainability initiatives and research activities, the company works with farmers, farmer organizations and other partners to help ensure future supplies of cocoa and improve farmer livelihoods.
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Before the trial wrapped up for the day, Rod Blagojevich began testifying about charges he tried to force a campaign donation from a horseracing executive by holding off on signing a bill that diverted casino funds to the struggling horse tracks in Illinois.
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Captain's Report by Christopher Hughes, BoatTEST.com COO
It is hard to know where to start so let's start from the driver's point of view. When I took my seat and grabbed the handlebars, the first thing I noticed was the large multifunction display. Being an information hungry rider, I was happy to see such a big display. Better yet, it will provide 23 different items of information including tachometer, speed, compass, clock, oil pressure, and my favorite -- real time fuel flow. And since the GTI SE 130 is GPS enabled, your speed over the bottom is much more accurate than the traditional spinner speedo.
One of the features I like best on the new Sea-Doo GTI SE 130 is the IBR, or as Sea-Doo calls it, Intelligent Brake and Reverse and they are the only manufacturer offering this feature. But, my favorite function is not the brake; it's the ability to change between forward, reverse and natural with the left hand lever and not having to remove your right hand from the handlebar.
Ergonomic Controls
On the starboard handlebar is your squeeze throttle, as well as having the control buttons for your mode select and your VTS, or Variable Trim System, which enables you to control the angle of the jet pump. By adjusting the angle of the jet pump you can raise or lower the bow angle when riding. The handgrips are at a natural angle and have a comfortable feel.The GTI SE 130 is fly-by-wire. Called ITC, Integrated Throttle Control to the Sea-Doo team. Meaning that the throttle controls and the reverse bucket are all computer controlled. This is how Sea-Doo integrates the Eco mode which is a setting that adapts engine output to our specific driving conditions. In this mode the computer sets the optimal power setting and speed for the best fuel economy. The brake and reverse is also controlled by the computer. Every time you start you will be in neutral, which in our opinion is as it should be.
In the Belly of the Beast
The GTI SE 130 is powered by a 1494 cc naturally-aspirated Rotax 4-TEC engine which is fed by a 15.9 gallon fuel tank and will run on regular 87 octane unleaded gasoline. This engine has a closed-loop cooling system which is great for people using their machine in saltwater. With no place to mount a radiator, Sea-Doo looked to the running surface, the ride plate to be specific. The coolant is sent to the ride plate which exchanges the heat with the sea water. It is an old concept used on workboats and large yachts for years, and I think this adaptation on the Sea-Doo is both clever and practical. This engine is connected via direct drive to the jet pump assembly which houses a four-blade, stainless steel impeller with an 11/18 pitch.
Construction Details
From bow to stern the hull has a slight concave design at the keel. The hull is made utilizing the LFI (Long Fiber injection) process which is comprised of a polyurethane and fiberglass composite material. This material and process allow the hulls to be manufactured to very high tolerances and with finer detail. There are double chines that fade into flat strakes in the last few feet moving aft. The overall length of the GTI SE is 132.6" with a beam of 48.5" and a height of 44". The total dry weight is 745 lb. making the wet vehicles weight just a hair over 800 lb.
Star Wars Styling
Sea-Doo has always been on the cutting edge of PWC styling, and the GT SE 130 reminds me of a fighter right out of a George Lucas' movie. In fact the angular body styling began on Italian sports cars and it has been spread from there to everything from yachts to electric toasters. It is edgy, aggressive-looking, and there is nothing dowdy-looking about it. The GTI SE 130 simply looks fast even at rest. From front to back, there is a combination of angles and lines that make it look like a world-beater from any direction. I have always been a fan of the way the Sea-Doo team uses cutouts and shadows as part of the design to make their PWCs look faster, but they are practical as well. The seating is a low-profile design with an aft wrap around rider grab handle. I should also note that all visible metal parts have been chromed. We're told that all colored surfaces that are not a part of the hull are made with a special, high-quality gel-coat.
Stern Platform
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Last but not least is a final distinguishing feature of Sea-Doo PWCs -- the options. I like the ability for new PWC owners to able to fit-out their machine for their specific intended purpose. The GTI SE 130 has a long list of options which start out with a 3 position retractable tow pylon, and includes electronic options like depth finder, cruise control and, believe it or not, a removable wakeboard rack.That is my look at the new GTI SE 130 from Sea-Doo. Although I did not cover all the items and features, I feel these are the important ones to focus on when comparing PWCs.
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He ejaculated on my stomach ... Could i be pregnant?
Hollie replies:I was wondering about what could happen if the entire time during intercourse, my significant other of 2.5 years was wearing a condom but then as soon as he was about to orgasm, he took it off and ejaculated on to my stomach. This was a COMPLETE surprise to me and it was never planned, it was just something he wanted to try...but now I'm a little worried. I did not get any semen on my fingers but I did check WITH my fingers to make sure his ejaculate didn't get inside me...it did look a good distance away from my vagina though. I was supposed to start my pill package on Sunday but I forgot and ended up taking 2 pills on the following Monday night and I've taken it at the same time ever since...but if I did get semen inside me, (in which I'm sure I didn't get any in me, but I can never be sure!) should I take EC? This just happened this afternoon so I want to be sure everything would be fine...thank you!
For a pregnancy risk to occur, sperm must have contact with your vulva. You say you don't think this happened, so I don't see any pregnancy risk here. Also, missing one pill at the beginning of your cycles does not greatly decrease it's effectivness. As there is no pregnancy risk, emergency contraception is not required.
That all said, checking with your fingers for ejaculate or pre ejaculate in the vagina is impossible. You cannot tell his fluids from yours. If he just ejaculated on your stomach and there was no drippage or any transfer (on your hands), I do not see a pregnancy risk here.
Was the fact that your boyfriend ejaculated on your stomach a good surprise or a bad surprise? Have you ever talked about doing this in the past? I ask because these kinds of 'surprises' can often lead to either sexually transmitted infection or pregnancy risks (not in this case), or leaving one partner feeling taken advantage of. If this was a surprise to you, he obviously didn't ask if you were okay with it first. It is important for a couple in a healthy, equal sexual relationship to disucss these things before hand. There needs to be a discussion about each others needs/wants, whether or not all parties agree, and any risks that may come of it. This may not seem like a big deal to you (as you didn't mention it bothering you in your question), but I would see his doing this without your consent first as a lack of respect. It would scare me; If he thinks he can do this without your consent first, what else is he going to do without your consent?
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Fritz Lang's M (1931) is an undisputed classic of world cinema. Lang considered it his most lasting work. Peter Lorre's extraordinary performance as the childlike misfit Hans Beckert was one of the most striking of film debuts, and it made him an international star. Lang's vision of a city gripped with fear, haunted by surveillance and total mobillization, is still remarkably powerful today. And M resonates too in the serial-killer genre which is so prominent in contemporary cinema. M speaks to us as a timeless classic, but also as a Weimar film that has too often been isolated from its political and cultural context.
In this groundbreaking book, Anton Kaes reconnects M's much-studied formal brilliance to its significance as an event in 1931 Germany, recapturing the film's extraordinary social and symbolic energy. Interweaving close reading with cultural history, Kaes reconstitutes M as a crucial modernist artwork. In addition he analyzes Joseph Losey's 1951 film noir remake and, in an appendix, publishes for the first time M's missing scene.
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Cubs hand Cardinals 4th straight loss, 7-6
CHICAGO (AP) - Luis Valbuena hit a decisive two-run homer in the seventh inning Friday, and the Chicago Cubs overcame a three-run deficit to hand the St. Louis Cardinals their fourth straight loss, 7-6.
The teams combined for five home runs and 23 hits with a persistent wind at their backs.
The Cardinals tied the score 5-5 on solo homers by Matt Carpenter and Matt Holliday in the fifth inning. Pinch-hitter Oscar Taveras singled to break the tie in the sixth, but the lead was short-lived.
Kevin Siegrist (1-2) hit Anthony Rizzo with a full-count pitch to lead off the seventh. One batter later, Valbuena sent hit a first-pitch homer into the bleachers in center field.
Justin Grimm (3-2) pitched a scoreless inning for the win. Hector Rondon retired the side in the ninth for his 12th save in 15 chances.


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After multiple Juno and Grammy award wins in his stellar career, Warner Bros. recording artist Michael Bublé has won his first Canadian Screen Award as Best Host in a Variety, Lifestyle, Reality/Competition, Performing Arts or Talk Program or Series for hosting the 2013 Juno awards. Making the win all the sweeter is the fact that the show marked Bublé's first turn as a TV show host. The announcement was made last night on the Martin Short-hosted awards show broadcast nationally on CBC TV.
Michael recently won his fourth Grammy Award when his multi-platinum album To Be Loved was named Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. He is also nominated for five Juno awards to be handed out March 30 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Bublé is currently on a world tour in support of his multi-platinum album To Be Loved. On June 19th he begins an eleven-date cross-Canada tour in his hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia.


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Blues hope to find offense against Canucksby Kevin Woodley
CANUCKS (24-12-6) at BLUES (23-16-2)
Last 10: Vancouver 7-3-0, St. Louis 6-4-0
Season series: This is the third of three meetings and the first in St. Louis. The Vancouver Canucks hold a slight edge in the season series so far, losing the first meeting 4-3 in a shootout on Feb. 17, and winning 3-2 on March 19.
Big story: The Canucks and St. Louis Blues finished 1-2 in the NHL standings last season, but are still looking to find their identity as the playoffs approach later this month.
Tinkering with the lineup, Vancouver seemed to find something Monday with a new-look second line featuring centers Ryan Kesler and Derek Roy playing together. The duo combined with Jannik Hansen for two goals and five points in a 5-2 win against the injury-ravaged Nashville Predators, but things figure to be a lot tougher against a St. Louis squad that has been incredibly stingy since adding defensemen Jay Bouwmeester and Jordan Leopold before the trade deadline.
A single point separates the Blues from the ninth-place Columbus Blue Jackets after consecutive losses over the weekend.
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Canucks: There was a lot of debate in Vancouver about the Canucks trying to load up a second line by moving Kesler to right wing for Monday's game. It was a possibility floated by Canucks management after they acquired Roy from the Dallas Stars at the trade deadline, and again by coach Alain Vigneault when they lined up in practice Sunday with Kesler and Alexandre Burrows flanking Roy.
In addition to flying in the face of finally solving their lack of quality NHL centers, Kesler didn't seem enamored with the idea of moving to the wing, dismissing the suggestion he played his best hockey alongside Mats Sundin four years ago.
Instead, it was Roy who moved over to the left wing, with Hansen on the right side and Burrows staying on the top line with Daniel and Henrik Sedin.
"We're just trying to find some chemistry with the lines and I am just trying to fit in anywhere I can. If it's going to be on the wing, if it's going to be goalie, wherever I can contribute it's going to be nice for wins," Roy said during the intermission of a 5-2 win in which the line had two goals. "Just try to keep my game simple, get the puck out as quickly as possible and make plays in the offensive zone."
Goaltender Cory Schneider will be back in net, possibly for the final six games of the season, after Roberto Luongo made 36 saves against the Predators.
Blues: It's a good thing goaltender Brian Elliott has been so good of late for St. Louis because the Blues are struggling to do anything at the other end of the rink.
Elliott's three-game shutout streak allowed St. Louis to win three straight despite scoring just four goals, but anything less than perfection in goal hasn't been good enough for a Blues' team that was shut out by the Chicago Blackhawks in a 2-0 loss on Sunday. It was the second straight loss for St. Louis, which has scored five goals in the past five games.
The Blues' power play is 3-for-43 over the past 16 games.
"We're in a position to shoot the puck, we stick handle it, try to put it through someone's legs, five seconds later it's in our net," coach Ken Hitchcock said. "Not the way you're going to win against good teams. You're going to have to funnel everything. You're going to have to put pucks and bodies on the net and continue in that mind-set. It's going to be no different against Vancouver."
Who's hot: Vancouver defenseman Dan Hamhuis extended his points streak to six games with an assist Monday, giving him two goals and four assists during that stretch. Fellow defenseman Jason Garrison scored for a second-straight game and now has two goals and four assists in his past six games, as well as a team-leading plus-17 rating. Kesler scored twice and now has three goals and five points in four games since coming back from a broken bone in his foot. Henrik and Daniel Sedin each had two assists against Nashville, giving the top-line twins 18 points in the past six games – 10 for Henrik and eight for Daniel. … Elliott's three-game shutout streak was snapped at 214 minutes in the 2-0 loss to Chicago on Sunday, but he's still won five of six after accepting a conditioning stint in the American Hockey League, giving up six goals since.
Injury report: Vancouver is expected to be without David Booth (ankle), Chris Higgins (knee) and Chris Tanev (ankle). … St. Louis forward T.J. Oshie (foot) skated with the team Monday, but remains questionable. Jamie Langenbrunner (hip), Scott Nichol (lower body) and Jaroslav Halak (groin) all skated on Monday, but are unlikely to play.


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We're all told about how great an easy, long valley is on a bow…but do we know what that actually does to our shot? In the first of our ongoing video series, PSE puts our Dream Season Decree to the test with the Elite Synergy.
We're all told about how great an easy, long valley is on a bow…but do we know what that actually does to our shot? In the first of our ongoing video series, PSE puts our Dream Season Decree to the test with the Elite Synergy.
Editor's Note: A member of PSE's and Mossy Oak's Pro Staffs and a fixture on Mossy Oak's TV show "Turkey Thugs," Bob Walker of Livingston, Alabama, has guided for deer and turkeys for 28 years at Bent Creek Lodge in Jachin, Ala. He's been deer hunting for more than 40 years and has shot the PSE DNA since it was introduced. This week he'll tell us how to find big bucks where no one is looking for them.
I don't get to shoot my bow as much as I once did, so I really like the consistency of the DNA. Even if I haven't shot the DNA for a week, I can pick it up, go hunting and still feel confident the bow is as dead-on as it was when I put it back in my bow case earlier. I shoot the two-blade Rage (www.ragebroadheads.com), a mechanical broadhead with a 2-inch cut.
My secret to taking big bucks on little properties is to find places to hunt that are overlooked by other hunters. Most hunters say they want to hunt big woods or large properties. They believe the more property they have to hunt, then the better their odds will be for taking trophy bucks. However, I've found the opposite is true. The smaller places you hunt where no one else is hunting often produce the biggest bucks. This week I'll give you five examples to prove my point.
The first deer on any property to feel hunting pressure is the mature buck. He'll recognize that hunters are in the woods to try and take him more than they are interested in any other buck in the deer herd. So, that mature buck will be the first deer on the property to go to a spot that hunters don't hunt. Smaller tracts of woods are the most-overlooked areas on any property, if a sanctuary has plenty of cover, food and water, or if the land is extremely close to the sanctuary.
On my first trip to the big buck state of Illinois, I was as lost as a ball in high weeds. I didn't know the property, and I didn't know anyone who knew the property where I was to hunt. All I had was a map of this public-hunting area with the boundary lines drawn on it. When I hunt a new place, the first thing I don't want to do is to get off the property onto someone else's land. So, when I got to this public-hunting region in Illinois, I took the boundary map and started walking the property line to learn exactly where I could and couldn't hunt. I've learned over the years that often the boundary lines on a map aren't exactly correct. For instance, if the boundary line of a public-hunting land is the edge of a creek, many times the public land may extend for 10, 20 or even 100 yards on the other side of the creek. The boundaries are usually marked with paint or signs on trees.
As I walked the edge of the creek of this public-hunting land in Illinois, I learned that the boundary of this public-hunting property had little pockets of land on the other side of the creek, although the map wasn't marked like that. I thought, "Those little pockets of land on the other side of the creek probably get very little or no hunting pressure." I also decided that since crossing the creek was difficult, that not many people would be willing to cross the creek to only hunt 50 to 100 yards of land from the creek to the true boundary line. Also, I could tell from where I had parked my truck that apparently, many other people had parked their vehicles close to this creek. I decided to park my truck about 200 to 300 yards down the road from where I entered the woods to keep anyone from knowing exactly where I started hunting.
When I got across the creek the first time, I thought that the public-hunting land over there might only be a 50-yard stretch of hardwoods from the creek to the boundary line. But after walking the boundary line, I discovered that in some spots the boundary line was 200-yards beyond the creek. I found a place where a creek bend was close to a soybean field that was on private land. Sitting in my tree stand, I could see houses not too far away.
The first afternoon I sat in my stand a fellow came down the edge of the soybean field walking his dog. The fellow waved to me, as nice as he could be. I climbed down out of my tree stand and walked over to talk to the man with the dog. He apologized for messing up my hunt. I told him not to worry about it. I was enjoying being out here and having a time and place to hunt. As we chatted, the man told me, "If I get home in time, about every other day, I like to walk my dog down this way. Sometimes, we don't come this far." He also showed me a branch that came from the public-hunting land and went out into the soybean field – a vital piece of information. We talked for a few minutes. I got my tree stand, crossed the creek and walked back to my vehicle. But from the information I had gained from talking with the man walking his dog, I learned I would have to hunt there in the mornings instead of the afternoons. I also figured out that I needed to move my tree stand about 50-yards closer to the funnel than I had it set-up that day to be successful.
The next morning before daylight, I crossed the creek and put up my tree stand in the location I had picked out the day before. As the sun came up, I saw people coming out of their houses and starting their cars headed to work. I spotted a number of deer coming out of the soybean field that morning and walking down that thick-covered ditch that came from the public land and went out into the soybean field. I could tell to be in the right spot to get a shot with my bow that I needed to move my tree stand one more time – closer to the ditch, which turned out to be a little creek. I picked out the tree where I wanted to put my stand, came out of the woods before lunch and hunted another place that afternoon.
The next morning I crossed the creek again, moved my stand closer to the funnel and the thick- covered ditch that ran from the public land out into the soybean field. Just as the sun came up, I saw a huge 12-pointer following a doe down the ditch. He came to within 24 yards of my stand.
I raised my PSE bow, came to full draw and shot the buck. That buck scored 160 points on Pope & Young.
I've learned that on many public-hunting areas, you may find small patches of woods that are within the public-hunting area that don't show-up on the map. There may be only an acre or less that's not shown on the boundary map. Because these places are so small, most hunters won't go to the effort to try to find and hunt them. Therefore, they become safe havens for mature bucks.
When I recovered my buck and started dragging him out, I met an older gentleman and talked to him. I discovered that his family had lived on a portion of what is now a WMA (Wildlife Management Area). We started talking about squirrel dogs, and that gentleman gave me the secret to taking the buck I'll tell you about tomorrow.
Tomorrow: PSE's Bob Walker on the Hunt for Mr. Gary's 45 Acre Buck
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By Dustin Jones
Throughout the summer months it can be difficult for hunters. There is the anticipation for the upcoming archery season with the lull of nothing to hunt. This time of year is well spent scouting for a new hunting spot or making sure the old stand will still be a reliable spot. Between scouting and practicing the excitement starts to build and the anticipation of the upcoming season becomes, well almost unbearable at times. One thing that I have found that is a great summer activity that scratches the hunting itch a little is bowfishing.
Bowfishing here in Idaho is a blast and there are several lakes and rivers that have an abundance of carp to chase. If you look online about bowfishing, you'll see a lot of videos that shows people going out on a boat both in the daylight and the evening. While this is one of the most popular ways, I have had just as much luck shooting from the banks of the river or lake.
One of the hardest things to remember about bowfishing is the aiming. The majority of people (myself included) who go out bowfishing for the first time end up missing the fish because they shoot too high. The reason is because of refraction. The fish looks like it is in one spot but because of the light reflecting off the water, the fish is actually lower than what it really is. A good rule of thumb would be to aim at the bottom of the fish, and then aim down about 6 inches or more. It takes some getting used to but just like any type of shooting, practice makes you better. Obviously if the fish are right on the surface of the water you wouldn't aim low, but if they are down a little deeper you typically want to drop about 6 inches for every foot they are in the water. Just remember to aim lower than you think.
Another important thing to pack is a good set of polarized sunglasses. Wearing a pair of polarized sunglasses helps take the glare off the water and you will be able to see more fish. Especially when fishing from the bank the glare off the water can be pretty extreme. The best time that I have found to bowfish for carp has been early morning or late afternoon and the glare on the water is very intense. I haven't been out at night yet but I have heard that it is just as good if not better at night.
Lastly one thing to remember that you'll be glad you have if you shoot one of those 30 pound carp is a glove. If you are shooting a bow without a reel and are pulling the line in by hand, you'll be glad you are fighting the carp with a good leather glove on. I have the PSE Kingfisher set up and I just pull the arrow in by hand and I usually keep one in my back pocket just in case I shoot a big one. The last thing you want to do is shoot a monster carp and grab hold of the string just to get your finger or hand sliced open. These fish can fight like no other.
Bowfishing is a great way to get out and hunt throughout the spring and summer months. Be sure to look up the regulations in your state and get out there and enjoy some summer time bowfishing!
Dustin Jones is a passionate outdoorsman who loves to hunt, especially bowhunt. He created his blog, HighCountryBowhunter.com, to share his experiences with others. He is a Field Staff member for DIYbowhunter.com and Adventure Team member for MINOX Hunting Optics.
Dustin was born and raised in Eastern Idaho where he currently resides with his wife and two sons.
Keep your eye out for the #elktour DVD over on huntography.com! Watch PSE's Emily Anderson and Dustin Jones hunt elk DIY style on our amazing public lands in the Western United States. Huntography also films a deer hunting DVD called #deertour which you will be able to watch PSE's Will Jenkins hunt whitetails. Huntography…filming America's hunters, one at a time!
To learn more about PSE's top quality bows and bowhunting accessories, click here.
By Al Quackenbush
Scouting and finding a good hunting spot can be a truly time-consuming process. The same might be said of archery practice and honing your skills. Why not combine the two and make for some fun scouting/target practice? It's a great way to pass the time and shoot in the outdoors!
My friend Brett and I are always trying to come up with fun ways to practice at the archery range. Sure, we often set up a target on a bale of straw, but we also bring our 3D targets to the range. Not many people do this, but it's fun and it certainly gets people's attention. I also started bringing a 'rabbit' target made of a sock stuffed with rags. This allows us to practice on a very small target with judo points. It's a great way to judge distance because we just toss it out in front of us and estimate the distance. It's great fun!
Now we just have to find the pigs with the little white circles on them.
While we are there, we almost always have a friendly competition to see who can get closer to the vitals on a target at longer range. We both are very confident even out to 60 yards and sometimes a little competition brings out the best in us. The last time we were at the range we were fine tuning or gear. We don't usually say 'let's have a shootout,' but we almost always inch closer and closer to the center. For me this is great fun and also brings out the best in both of us. When we concentrate and truly focus our shots improve with each arrow.
Brett scouting the foothills of Southern California in search of mule deer.
Another way to have a great time while scouting is to bring along a smaller target like a Rinehart 18-1 for target practice. That way when you hike in, you can toss the target out in front, down a hill or on in an odd position you are not used to. This allows you a totally different shooting scenario and one that you are more likely to be faced with during hunting season. It makes for great fun, but also makes you focus more on your target. When you are shooting at a downhill (or uphill) angle there is a greater chance of losing an arrow or ten. No one wants to go searching further down a slope for errant flying arrows, so you should carefully choose your shot and make it count, just as you would on an animal in the wild.
A fantastic tool that I utilize is a range finder with angle compensation. By using this feature, you can practice those steep angles with the aid of a rangefinder in preparation for hunting season. You may not have the option of time during the season, so if you plan on hunting the steep slopes you will want to practice with and without a rangefinder. Building your confidence without a rangefinder can help immensely in the field.
Practicing your steep angle shots in terrain like this will make you a better bowhunter.
Spotting some deer on a far hillside always gets the blood pumping.
After each round of shooting, take a moment to glass the surroundings. I know that deer are curious and hearing a strange sound like an arrow hitting a target might spring them from their beds and have them staring in your direction. By using this technique, you can get some practice in while scouting. You will have hauled in some extra weight, shot a few rounds and cleared your head before scanning the brush with your optics in search of that elusive ghost. Enjoy the practice sessions and best of luck to you all this season!
Albert Quackenbush has been bowhunting for more than 29 years. He shares his adventures on his blog, www.SoCalBowhunter.com and is a PSE Staff Blogger. He is a Pro Staff member for TightSpot Quivers, HHA Sports, and Piranha Custom Bowstrings. He is a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, California Deer Association, and is a Life Member of the North American Hunting Club.
Albert was born and raised in New York State where he learned to hunt everything from squirrels to whitetail deer. He lives in Southern California with his wife and daughter and hunts year round.
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By Emily Anderson
A general internet search or call to your local Division of Wildlife will easily reveal the fact that women entering the hunting community continues to grow each year. They now contribute millions of dollars each year toward wildlife and habitat programs through hunting license fees, taxes on bows, guns, etc., and donations to non-profit hunting organizations.
With more women entering the hunting world, the idea of women toting around a gun or bow into the woods is becoming less and less of an anomaly. While this is good for the sport of hunting it may be cause for dismay for some women trying to stand out and make a name for themselves solely based on the fact that they are of the female gender and they hunt.
I will admit that I still enjoy the reaction on people's faces when they find out I enjoy donning camouflage and venturing off into the woods with bow in hand. However, this reaction is becoming more of a rarity and quite honestly I'm okay with that. It simply means that women in the hunting industry is now more of a commonality, and if I've played a small part in making that a reality, it encourages my heart.
Gals, being recognized as part of the "hunting fraternity", if you will, should not be taken lightly. We've proven that we are capable, willing to shoot, kill, clean and carry our quarry back to camp. We are all on the same playing field. There is no grading on a curve, or advantage points when hunting. When the arrow is released from the bow, it doesn't matter whether or not the hand holding it has perfectly manicured fingernails. (Granted perfectly manicured fingernails may look nice in the photo while holding that 6×6 bull elk.) The bottom line is that the animals don't know the difference, Simply because we are a different gender shouldn't give us the right to boast about a kill more than the guys.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that while the female hunter has been encouraged, highly marketed to, and maybe even stood out as having an advantage in the hunting industry simply because she is a thing of rarity, the shine may be lessening. The playing field is beginning to level, and I don't necessarily think that is a bad thing. It is quite the contrary. The commonness of the women hunter means more opportunity to champion hunting in a positive light.
What do you think about the increase of females becoming involved in hunting? How has it benefited the hunting community? Do you feel women have had an advantage in some areas? If yes, how do you feel about that? Is it okay as long as it encourages more women to get involved? Sound off…
Emily Anderson's hunting journey began shortly after she got married. She enjoys the passions for the outdoors, hunting and fishing as a team with her husband. She established www.FromTheDraw.com as a way to share her stories as a female hunter. Emily lives in Colorado which allows her to hunt elk each September in the Rocky Mountains. She is now a PSE Staff Blogger and will be posting daily about her experiences and views on archery and hunting.
Keep your eye out for the #elktour DVD over on huntography.com! Watch PSE's Emily Anderson and Dustin Jones hunt elk DIY style on our amazing public lands in the Western United States. Huntography also films a deer hunting DVD called #deertour which you will be able to watch PSE's Will Jenkins hunt whitetails. Huntography…filming America's hunters, one at a time!
To learn more about PSE's top quality bows and bowhunting accessories, click here.
By Will Jenkins
Finding your way to stand can be difficult and planning your entrance is essential to a successful hunt. How you get to your stand is often overlooked when hunting and can prove to be a deal breaker on bagging that record big buck.
The shortest distance between your parking spot and your tree stand is always a straight line but the best way to get there never is. First you need an aerial map of the the property preferably with a topographic overlay so you can not only see what tree cover is there but also what land features are underneath. Many of us are guilty of going a certain way to a stand location or specific area of a property simply because we've hunted there for years and that's how we've always gotten there. If you haven't done it I guarantee you will change some trails after sitting down and marking stand locations on a map and really looking at the property.
Second, you need to consider the right wind for hunting that stand. If a stand is set to hunt on a North East wind, you will want to enter from the South West. You want to walk in with the wind in your face so your not blowing your scent all over the area you expect the deer to come from. This may mean you have to make a much longer walk or completely change the trail you take in.
Now that you've done a good job planning it you have to see what it really looks like. Maps are a great first draft of the trail but seeing what's really on the ground will define your trail. Take your time and make a smart route to the stand keeping in mind that you hope to drag a deer out the same way. If you get in early and leave late make sure you do a good job of marking the trail. Even if you know the property well the first season using new trails in the dark it's super easy to get turned around. I prefer reflective thumb tacks over neon color tapes.
Summer is the perfect time to plan and set up your new trails. It provides a good time to scout and get to know deer movement while improving your access. Also use this time to set trail cameras and clear your shooting lanes and you'll more than ready to go by fall!
Will Jenkins is creator of TheWilltoHunt.com and Harnesses For Hunters. He's an avid outdoorsman who enjoys sharing his experiences through his blog. He also writes for Bow Adventures e-Magazine and is a member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association.
Will lives in Central Virginia with his wife and two kids. He hunts in Virginia and Maryland but has dreams of heading west to hunt Elk and Mule Deer.
Keep your eye out for the #elktour DVD over on huntography.com! Watch PSE's Emily Anderson and Dustin Jones hunt elk DIY style on our amazing public lands in the Western United States. Huntography also films a deer hunting DVD called #deertour which you will be able to watch PSE's Will Jenkins hunt whitetails. Huntography…filming America's hunters, one at a time!
To learn more about PSE's top quality bows and bowhunting accessories, click here.
By Dave Lee – Bass Pro Hunting Staff
I would have never thought that on December 26th, of all days, I would come face to face with my nemesis. The buck I'd been hunting for the last 80 days shows up at 1:00 in the afternoon, broadside, without a care in the world. Only one problem…he had broken off a portion of the left side of his head gear!
The pain really began to set in when I reflected on the Cuddeback pictures from the week prior at 12:42 in broad daylight. His entire 160-inch frame was still intact. I was in awe as I watched the largest whitetail of my 2011 season browsing eyes deep in the snow at 15 yards and I knew I couldn't take the shot.
For a half-hour, the four-year old lumbered under my stand searching for acorns, carefree. I'll never forget the calming effect that overcame me. I lost a whole year's anticipation and nerves in less time than it took to hang my bow.
The Beginning
That night, I was able to reflect on my fondest memories of my youth when my family and I hunted a Wexford County Swamp. At that time, we weren't looking for world-class animals, but instead shared unforgettable life experiences.
Many of us were fortunate to have mentors who made sure we were exposed to what the outdoors had to offer. For me, hunting revolved around family bonding and values.
These few years in a child's life are critical. They need to see beyond video games and find a path to their primal instincts that, in turn, will make them better equipped for life.
Independent Years
In my mid-teens, I was on a mission to figure out the ways of the quarry I pursued. My friends and I focused on waterfowl for more than a decade, sharpening our skills on small flying targets. We spent a quarter of the year in their habitat, which without doubt, honed our overall predator and marksmanship skills.
My twenties led me to some of Michigan's finest whitetail habitats as well as journeys throughout the Cascade and Rocky Mountain ranges, all the while soaking up information that heightened my skills even more. During that time, I realized that our planet's amazing ecosystems had more to offer than could be found in one lifetime.
Throughout the years, my friends and I began a friendly competition on who would harvest the largest buck of the year. All of us had harvested countless animals and took on the challenge with a vengeance. During this period, the Quality Deer Management movement was introduced. Television began broadcasting this newly researched phenomenon. In my opinion, this was the tool to use in order to produce what every hunter dreams.
We learned that by taking subordinate animals, we would end all opportunity for mature bucks with filled tags. This lesson took us to the next level. Looking back, I can't even imagine how many mature bucks my friends and I simply did not know existed.
Twenty plus years into it, I finally figured it out. I've covered thousands of miles of ground, learned as much as I could about the game I've hunted, and the number one thing I learned was . . . location . . . location . . . location!
Time spent researching where to be in order to intercept a trophy animal means the difference between harvesting the intended trophy or another fruitless season. I've found that going in to it blind is worse than not hunting at all.
If I had a dollar for every time I was asked how I find the properties I hunt, I'd be hunting heavy horned sheep in Kazakhstan. The simple answer is networking. There is not a day that goes by that I do not throw hints to newly met people, almost subconsciously, picking their brain for any information leading to my next trophy. Hunters as a whole are very friendly group. Sharing experiences with new people can create lifelong relationships and that can lead to endless opportunities.
Every hunter has a wealth of information at their fingertips. A serious hunter can research the best areas to find any species of game on the planet. A simple browsing of the web can produce statistics, trophy areas, planning, and all the information needed to get the hunt started.
One of the most recent additions to the hunter's arsenal are cell phone apps, such as Google Earth which gives you a birds-eye view of any spot on the planet. The GPS has evolved into a hunter's guide to his own destiny. While hunting with my grandfather, he trusted his compass to negotiate his stomping grounds. We can now pinpoint our exact location via satellite photos and see what's over the next ridge without even climbing it.
Trail cameras have replaced the need to spend countless hours in the field scouting. This innovation is the mainstay of the trophy hunter. At any one time throughout the year, I have a half dozen or more cameras working for me, documenting every animal which crosses their path. I've been able to track antler development, travel corridors, pinch points, bedding and feeding areas, and ultimately find the largest bucks with little disturbance to my hunting properties.
One has to choose their path and realize what they can do economically and research the opportunities within their grasp. No matter where you live there are mature animals to be hunted. Time may not be on your side, but technology can maximize your time and fulfill your dreams. Hunting smart will line your walls faster than just depending on dumb luck.
As I try to portray my experiences in this article, I'm reflecting on my own life and trying to decode my own efforts to share. During a recent seminar, I was asked if I believe I'm a better hunter than others. My answer was no. I've just spent the time and energy in the wild environment to realize that nature has a plan for everything. We make our own destiny. After all, we are the ultimate predator.
I've seen what our Nations Mountains, hard woods, river bottoms, thickets, and farmlands have to offer. Years of trial and error have molded me into what I am. I've done my share of missing, wounding, and killing. Because of that, I know that, when presented with an opportunity, I will follow through and harvest the animal. But, I would let a trophy animal pass if he presents no shot rather than wounding him.
Today, we have generations of people who have not been exposed to what we as hunters take for granted. It's up to us to take the time to involve as many kids as possible. Realizing this, I've made it an annual mission to donate a youth hunt and take a new hunter out to harvest their first animal in order to help save our heritage. It's a rewarding and humbling experience.
The buck I mentioned at the beginning of the article was no ordinary animal for the State of Michigan. It was a world-class animal that I followed with my trail cameras for the last three years. I knew he would become an animal of epic proportions and elected to let him pass last season . . . not an easy task.
Twenty years ago, I would have never seen a buck of that stature. I would have been tagged out and happy. Who would have figured that decades later, I would spend hundreds of hours hanging in a tree waiting for a certain buck to cross my path and ultimately let him go?
On October 23 of the 2012 season, I harvested that very same buck with my PSE X-Force. If I had taken him in the past December, he would not have evolved in to this 180-plus inch giant. I love when a plan comes together!
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By Dustin Jones
Out here in the west, my style of hunting is mainly spot and stalk, and just like any style of hunting, it requires a lot of scouting to pattern the animal and ensure that you will be hunting in the right area. Once you think you're in the right area, you still have to find the animals before you can put a stalk on them. One of the most important pieces of equipment that you will find with me every time I hunt are my binoculars. A good quality pair of optics will go a long way in almost any hunting situation.
The best way to spot and stalk is to spend a good amount of time spotting the hillsides and drainage areas. Finding where the animal is and watching what it is doing helps you to set up a game plan to put the sneak on. One thing to do is get to a high vantage point where you can sit and glass a large area. Spend the time scanning over the area, taking your time and looking for different shapes: ears, antlers, or any part of what could be a deer, elk, bear, or moose. You can see in the pictures below a nice bull moose that we were able to sit and glass in order to get a good look at him.
I always pack my binoculars with me on every hunt, but when I am headed out on an elk hunt I make sure to pack my spotting scope as well. Being able to set up a spotting scope and just glass mountainsides gives me the advantage on locating the elk to construct a game plan. I use the Minox MD 50 W when I go elk hunting. It is lightweight enough that I can throw it in my pack and not take up room while providing high magnification to allow me to get a good look at the animals I am chasing. When you are hunting spot and stalk elk, you definitely don't want to be packing a lot of weight in your pack as you go up and down deep canyons while you are putting on the sneak. The size and weight of the MD 50 W is just right to take along with a nice lightweight tripod to set it up on.
Once you spot the elk and you are putting the sneak on, pack up your spotting scope and rely on your binoculars moving forward. A durable and lightweight set of binoculars is vital when spot and stalk hunting. Again, trekking up and down steep canyons is difficult as it is and having a heavy pair of binoculars will just slow you down. The BL 10 x 44 binoculars from Minox provides just what you need. They are lightweight and quick to focus on the object, which is exactly the kind of performance you want as you're putting the stalk on a herd of elk.
When moving in closer to the elk, you need to stop and take a break every once in a while in order to make sure you are headed in the right direction and the elk haven't decided to move in another direction. You always need to check on your progress as you move in to get a shot. You don't want to just pick a spot and head that direction without stopping to check if the elk is still there. So always make sure that you can stay hidden but be able to check on the elk every now and then.
The key point is to take the time to glass and make sure you have some quality glass. It will surprise you how much you are missing if you just take the time to slowly scan a mountain side. It takes a lot of patients to just sit and glass but in the end you will see more animals. Best of luck and enjoy this time of year as you get out and scout for the upcoming season. Be safe and enjoy!
Dustin Jones is a passionate outdoorsman who loves to hunt, especially bowhunt. He created his blog, HighCountryBowhunter.com, to share his experiences with others. He is a Field Staff member for DIYbowhunter.com and Adventure Team member for MINOX Hunting Optics.
Dustin was born and raised in Eastern Idaho where he currently resides with his wife and two sons.
Keep your eye out for the #elktour DVD over on huntography.com! Watch PSE's Emily Anderson and Dustin Jones hunt elk DIY style on our amazing public lands in the Western United States. Huntography also films a deer hunting DVD called #deertour which you will be able to watch PSE's Will Jenkins hunt whitetails. Huntography…filming America's hunters, one at a time!
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By Al Quackenbush
The off season is the perfect time for bowhunters to take the time to review what gear they have and what they might need to replace. Bowhunting in Southern California has many advantages; there is plenty of public land, you can hunt in many 'no firearm' areas, and deer season is much longer. Due to the different land, weather and lengthened seasons, many bowhunters forget to stay on top of one key ingredient – caring for your archery gear.
One of the major factors in the deterioration of your bow parts is dirt getting into places it doesn't belong. Add in the dry heat of SoCal and you have a recipe for disaster if your gear is not attended to regularly. I have learned over the years that after each hunting trip I go on, whether it be a day trip or a week-long adventure, I need to carefully look over my gear and clean it if necessary.
Cleaning should be easy. Wipe dirt away with a rag and also use an air compressor to blow dirt and sand out of any small crevices. If the limb pocket grease spreads out or splatters, clean it up. Don't use water or harsh abrasive cleaners, just compressed air and possibly a bit of alcohol on a rag. Do this with the limb pockets, any holes or crevices and also the additional components such as the sight, arrow rest, etc.
Wax the string on a regular basis, but don't allow dirt or grime to build up. That means you are putting too much wax on the string. Rub it into the string and wipe away the excess. Once you have everything clean, shoot a few arrows and make sure everything is functioning properly.
The same principles apply for your optics and release aids, too. Check the eyecups of binoculars for dirt and debris. If there is debris, clean it out, but USE CAUTION! Don't just stick a rag in the eyecup and wipe as you could scratch the glass. Blow the majority out of there and then use an optics cloth to carefully clean the lens. With release aids, check the trigger for dirt and rust. Use a scent-free oil to lubricate the moving parts of the release often.
By carefully checking and cleaning your gear after each outing you will decrease the chances of any malfunctions that may arise and increase the life of your gear allowing you to focus more time on bowhunting.
Albert Quackenbush has been bowhunting for more than 29 years. He shares his adventures on his blog, www.SoCalBowhunter.com and is a PSE Staff Blogger. He is a Pro Staff member for TightSpot Quivers, HHA Sports, and Piranha Custom Bowstrings. He is a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, California Deer Association, and is a Life Member of the North American Hunting Club.
Albert was born and raised in New York State where he learned to hunt everything from squirrels to whitetail deer. He lives in Southern California with his wife and daughter and hunts year round.
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By Emily Anderson
How is ethics related to the world of hunting, and why as hunters is it valuable to incorporate into our way of thinking?
Let's first discuss the HOW.
To understand how hunting ethics affect the hunter, let's consider the definition. According to Webster, "ethics" can be defined as follows:
A system of moral principles; the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.
There are not only written but unwritten rules of conduct recognized by the hunting community, which all play a role in the moral principles of hunting. The written laws are clearly outlined in each state's rules and regulations and if they are broken there are obvious consequences, e.g., shoot something out of season with the wrong piece of equipment, and you may find yourself losing your license, paying a hefty fine, and wearing a new name of "poacher."
Where the lines tend to blur and become a little gray is when we cross over and begin discussing the unwritten hunting ethics. Sure, you may not be doing anything labeled illegal; however there still may be consequences. It is this unwritten code of conduct that I actually think has a bigger impact on the hunting community if not taken seriously and ultimately can give a bad impression to the non-hunting community as well.
Most of us as hunters have encountered a situation while out in the field that makes us a little uncomfortable, and we question whether what we just observed was ethical. Deep down we know it may be wrong and it may simply be a battle to bite our tongue, move on and do the right thing. For example, while hunting public land there is an unwritten code to not hunt on top of other hunters. I understand that this may vary slightly depending on where you are hunting and how pressured a piece of public land is.
In my experience, I'm typically hunting in the mountains where there are plenty of entry / access points and not one trail head into an area. Therefore, if you've gotten up early and beat everyone to a certain spot on the mountain or in the woods, you've earned the right to hunt that location. Now you may be saying, "wait a minute…it's public land and we all have the right to be there." Yes, I agree. However, when there is an entire mountainside with several entry points, I'm not sure why you would park right next to someone and hike in on top of them. It's just rude. I understand that you might have heard a bugle and it sounded like a real elk, but it might be good to consider that either 1) it is the hunter in the truck you just parked next to, or 2) they are working a real bull and you just stepped into someone's hunt.
Obviously there will always be exceptions and times when you simply can't avoid bumping into other hunters in the field. I would encourage us all to be aware of our surroundings, and if you notice you've crossed into someone's hunt, back out graciously. It is the ethical thing to do.
As mentioned earlier, the unwritten hunting code of ethics can also spill over and have a negative effect on the non-hunting community if not taken seriously. My challenge to all hunters is to always conduct themselves in a respectful manner while out in the field. It means not leaving trash behind, respecting the animal by taking ethical well-placed shots, and even taking all your meat out of the field. The list goes on.
I can attest that always striving to take an ethical shot can be challenging at times. When you have an elk staring you down at 30 yards away and the shot presented is not ideal, it is decision time. It takes every fiber in your being to make the choice of whether to shoot or not to shoot, and then you are left wondering after the moment passes whether you made the right one.
The #ELKTOUR DVD Season 1 has just been released which I was honored to be a part of last fall. I was privileged to be able to preview the DVD in advance and got to relive the close encounters I had with elk last season. While it was fun to watch and see our past hunt play out again before my eyes, I also had to witness one of these "moments." I made the decision to not shoot at the time through a small grove of aspens and after watching the video I found myself yelling at the screen, "SHOOT!" However, the reality is I feel comfortable with my decision in the field. Ultimately if the shot doesn't feel right and I'm not comfortable taking it, bottom line is that I'm not going to release an arrow. (If you watch this hunt, I bet you will have fun yelling "SHOOT!" right along with me.)
After digesting all of this, I'm left with the second half of my question – WHY is it important to incorporate hunting ethics into our way of thinking?
Ultimately, I think it is simply this … incorporating ethics into our hunting lifestyle reveals a portion of who we are as individuals and as a hunting community as a whole. It encourages us to promote hunting in a positive light, realizing that our actions affect ourselves, fellow hunters, and the non-hunting community. If we realize as hunters the importance of holding each other accountable to a higher standard, the idea of toeing the line somehow becomes less enticing. My challenge to all of as hunters is to raise the bar to incorporate the best practice of ethical hunting into each hunt we embark on.
Emily Anderson's hunting journey began shortly after she got married. She enjoys the passions for the outdoors, hunting and fishing as a team with her husband. She established www.FromTheDraw.com as a way to share her stories as a female hunter. Emily lives in Colorado which allows her to hunt elk each September in the Rocky Mountains. She is now a PSE Staff Blogger and will be posting daily about her experiences and views on archery and hunting.
Keep your eye out for the #elktour DVD over on huntography.com! Watch PSE's Emily Anderson and Dustin Jones hunt elk DIY style on our amazing public lands in the Western United States. Huntography also films a deer hunting DVD called #deertour which you will be able to watch PSE's Will Jenkins hunt whitetails. Huntography…filming America's hunters, one at a time!
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Jan. 9, 1917 [actually 1918]
[Stationary preprinted with name and address of hotel:] Hôtel de France et Choiseul, Paris
Dear Family,
You probably wonder why it took me
so long to get out of Paris, but it took
ten days to get my papers from the
Ministère de la Guerre & I was about to
start off To-day when Mrs. Daly came to
town & ordered me to stay. I had a
nice talk with her this morning & am
thrilled over my new job; I really think
that it is going to be a chance to show
what I am good for. I am to be her
understudy in the administrative End
of the work. I am to be responsible
for all the supplies. I will take care of
in the allotment of work for the nurses.
It will be my business to look after
Everything that Mrs. Daly has not
time to do herself, and she is most
anxious to have me so that she
will be able to give up more time to
training in her nurses & getting them
to take better care of the men. If all
the odds & Ends don't fill my time I
am to help in the sterilization room
& assist in organizing a diet kitchen
so that the wounded will Each
get their proper diets. The position
is one which I must create for myself.
I might be absolutely useless & yet I
might be indispensable; here's hoping
for the latter!
Don't be worried if you don't get
cables regularly because I may have
to write them to Hottinguer & let him
send them for me. Don't look upon
me as headstrong & seeking excitement.
I'm not, but I have been hunting
for a job which is real work & which
is a direct help, even if it is the
tiniest drop in the bucket, to the
ultimate close of the war. I have the
necessary physical attributes, young &
strong & unattached, & in war time
we must not be timorous or worry,
we must all go ahead & take a
chance. I know you will be proud of
me if I make good, & I could never
be proud of myself for work up to date,
in fact I'm not worth a star on the
service flag yet, & I should hate to
come home with an uneasy & unreconciled
greatest amount of slush but I have
to Explain my feelings carefully because
I have been receiving such jolts Every
time letters come from U.S. praising us
for our devotion & Suffering over here. All
that praise is five times unmerited &
you are the people who are working
without rewards because you are doing
all the dry stuff behind the lines; we
over here simply cannot sit back
& not be worthy of the sacrifices that
everyone is making in U.S. I hope
you get me. I never will write any
more such sentimentality. Also in the
future my letters may be censored because
we will be in the war zone; therefore if
they sound vague it will be because I
am not allowed to tell of our exact
I can't tell you how nice it has
been having the Shepleys here. We sit
around together in the Evenings & my
salon has proved of some use because
Julia sleeps there on a divan which
is so soft that she disappears out of
sight. We have tea there & Philip has
made wonderful inroads into Dorothy's
"Blighty box"; no matter how much
we Eat here we are always hungry; it
must be the air. On Sunday we went
to Versailles & watched the skating; it was
a cold, clear & sunny day, quite an
exception for here. I don't complain about
reading about the blizzards & tie-ups in
New York. French people know how
to Enjoy themselves & although from our
point of view the ice was rotten, they
slid & fell around in most blissful
unconcern. The costumes were decidedly
varied--the latest dodge is red breeches &
blue coats for officers; every sort & kind
was represented--high class & ragamuffins &
they all were having an equally good
time. Supposedly skating is against the
law in war time because it is too
frivolous, for instance the French never
dance, but Every one was doing it just
the same.
Louisa Heydock &
Penelope Parkman dined
here last night: they are moving to
another canteen further north because
they have had Extra help at St. Nazaire
& consider their job there too Easy.
I have seen Johnnie Boit who is
at this hotel. It is wonderful how
many people you do see here. I never
used to go down to breakfast alone but
now Julia & I always take our morning
repast with some unexpected gentleman,
either J. Boit, Mr. Bob Bellows, Plaisance
Pennington or other transients. Mr. Bellows
thinks my hospital a gem. he showed
me pictures & a plan of it but I don't
dare send them by the mail for fear
they might get lost.
Both Frances Webster &
Mrs Clark have
left. I did not see half enough of
them because they lived miles away.
Unfortunately they will not be together,
which is too bad because being with a
friend makes no End of difference; you
needn't tell the Websters that however.
I feel that after this Experience over here
I will be capable of anything. War is very
good for one in that respect. no matter
what you are told to do, you just go
go ahead & do it & pretend that it is
the most natural thing in the world &
that you have done that special thing all
your life. Julia & I have been thinking
what a wonderful stunt it would be to
make a list of all the unexpected things
we have done since we started; we think
it will be great after the war to have
a foreign service club & Each Take the same
day in our diaries & see what various
activities we have all been up to; it
certainly would be amusing.
Excuse dullness of this note -- there does
not seem to be any real news & I am
afraid I have repeated myself many times.
Why don't Pa, Richard, Lev &
Lev Jr. have
a photo taken together, if Pa got left out
of the 4 generation group? Two Richards &
two Levs would be fine.


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Looking like a pill bug, the squat body of the 2014 Kia Sorento hides seating for seven, an economical engine, and an easy driving character, making it the perfect mobile bunker for the modern suburban family. The Sorento fits squarely into the class of crossover vehicles replacing the minivans and SUVs that once sat in every suburban driveway.
Inside, the Sorento made me feel safe and secure with its thick sides and small windows, a seeming appeal to that strain of American paranoia leading to gated communities and an irrational fear of home invasions. A vast panorama sunroof seems to mitigate the Sorento's shielding from the outside world, but could be a means for family members to keep an eye on spy drones soaring through the skies above.
With its styling, the Sorento is definitely a car for the 21st century and calls to mind the bulky Ford Edge and Toyota Venza.
Design aside, Kia has built up quite an arsenal of tech, and the Sorento draws its fair share for the 2014 model year. Direct injection enhances the engine's efficiency, convenient telematics features link the car with smartphones, and the virtual speedometer looks as real as any analog gauge. As an added bonus, Kia gives the Sorento driver-tunable steering.
Kia builds the Sorento in four trim levels -- LX, EX, SX, and SX-L -- with front-wheel- or all-wheel-drive available in all. Most come with a 3.3-liter V-6, while a base LX model comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Kia sent CNET a front-wheel-drive SX model, and I was impressed at how many tech features came standard. Navigation, a blind spot monitor, and an Infinity audio system were all included.
The only option in this Sorento were the third-row seats.
Access to the third row isn't easy, best reserved for the small, limber limbs of children. Put grandma back there and it will take half an hour to get her out. And with the Sorento's overall length at only 15.3 feet, you have a choice between two extra passengers in the third row or cargo -- there isn't room for both.
Surprise times two
Kia's slogan, 'The power to surprise', proved true a couple of times with the 2014 Sorento. When I first saw the new model at last year's Los Angeles auto show, the LCD speedometer was an unexpected bit of tech. Similar to that in the Kia Cadenza, the center of the Sorento's instrument cluster is an LCD, flanked by a tachometer on the left and a fuel gauge on the right.
The virtual speedometer shown on the LCD looked indistinguishable from the real thing, perfectly mimicking an analog gauge. On starting the engine, Kia uses the LCD for a little welcome show, with an image of the Sorento springing to life. When it is off, the screen is, of course, dead black.
Kia uses the center of the speedometer to show useful information, selected by the driver, for trip, stereo, navigation, phone, and settings. Because the entire thing is an LCD, Kia has great flexibility in showing different screens, for example giving full color, turn-by-turn directions. But Kia could be taking greater advantage of the display, as its audio screen shows only the currently playing source, lacking track and artist names.
The second big surprise from the Sorento came when I got in and pushed an odd little button on the steering wheel. With the button's steering wheel icon, I thought it might be a heater, but instead it launched a screen in the virtual speedometer showing the tuning of the Sorento's steering gear. Pushing the button repeatedly, I could toggle through Comfort, Normal, and Sport.
The only other cars I've seen that let you tune the steering are the Nissan Juke and some Audi models with DriveSelect.
Made possible by the Sorento's electric power steering system, using the Comfort setting gives the wheel a lot of play, which can be nice on long freeway cruises when you don't want twitchy steering. However, it did not seem to give the steering any extra boost then the other modes. Sport sharpened the wheel response considerably, causing an instant reaction from the smallest steering wheel movement.
I used the Sport setting while driving the Sorento along twisty mountain roads, but this bulky crossover is no sports car. The sharper steering response did not entirely counteract the inherent understeer, and the six-speed automatic transmission's manual mode didn't change gears fast enough for quick downshifts when entering a turn.
Instead of constantly changing the steering mode for different driving conditions, I rather expect drivers to find the mode most suited to their driving style. Naturally aggressive drivers will want to keep it in Sport mode, while those who regard cars merely as transportation will find Comfort or Normal more to their tastes. It is nice that Kia offers the choice.
Modern V-6
The Sorento also offers an Eco mode, ostensibly to improve mileage. However, I could not discern much of a difference in throttle response when the green Eco icon was lit up in the instrument cluster.
Kia's 3.3-liter V-6 demonstrates the efficiency of direct injection technology. Producing 290 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque, it has higher output than many port injection 3.5-liter V-6 engines on the market. And with the six speed automatic transmission, the Sorento earns EPA fuel economy estimates of 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. Monitoring the trip computer average, I found the vehicle stayed well within that range. My final average, after a mix of highway and city driving, came in at an impressive 22.8 mpg.
And while the transmission could be slow to kick down when I jumped on the gas, the engine responded with a very satisfying growl. A little too much throttle on hill starts made the front wheels spin for a moment before letting the Sorento take off, and when I needed to pass other cars, that engine gave the Sorento the necessary pull.
I really like this engine, and it works perfectly for Kia's larger cars.
The Sorento uses a fixed suspension, offering no modes to match the steering tuning. But I found it reasonably comfortable when driving over a variety of roads, competently handling the bumps. I noticed over one rough section a recurring bass thump in the cabin, which I verified was not coming from the speakers. But the suspension handled the associated road bumps with appropriate damping.
The suspension kept the Sorento reasonably stable in the turns, but understeer kept me from pushing the car too fast.
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2013 Scout 175 Sportfish
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- Year:
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- Hull Material:
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- Length:
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Take home a piece of engineering genius: the 175 Sportfish. This stylishly-polished model delivers a vast array of fishing features, including a 94-quart removable cooler/seat with backrest, extensive bow casting platform with separate storage area, large insulated fish box, aerated live well and plenty of seating and rod holders, all in an easily trailerable package. A 10" draft brings unknown fishing spots to your fingertips and it's backed by dependable factory-installed Yamaha power.
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Warranty: 10 years
Hull Shape: Modified Vee
Beam: 7 ft 5 in
Maximum Draft: 0 ft 10 in
Deadrise: 13 ° at Transom
Dry Weight: 1260 lbs
Engine Options
Engine Option 1: 1x
Fuel Tanks: (32 Gallons)
Standard Equipment
• Center Console w/ Grab Rail
• S.S. Flush Mount Rod Holders (4)
• Console Rod Holders
• Aerated Live Well
• Captains Chairs
• Swim Platform
• 94 Qt Removable Cooler w/ Cushions
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One could not say that conventional beauty was artist Lee Conklin's goal. In BG145, the psychedelic experience was evident in Ten Years After and Country Weather tangled in the branches of the island tree, but this was no classic tree-of-life image. The Fillmore West dangled from the branches on spider web threads.
About Lee Conklin
Lee Conklin's early influences were pen and ink masters Heinrich Kley and Saul Steinberg.After seeing articles featuring Wes Wilson's poster art, Conklin was inspired to visit San Francisco and show his art to Bill Graham. Conklin was soon commissioned to do posters and produced 31 original designs for the Fillmore between 1968 and 1969. Conklin rendered both graphics and calligraphy in intricate detail. What began as a personal challenge to disguise images within images and lettering soon turned into a concerted effort to turn every single letter and figure into another form, stretching the imagination to new limits.