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Attending the 2012 ATA Show

Attending the 2012 ATA Show

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

What can I say about the ATA show? This show is the most difficult show to describe as it is the only one of its kind.

New Products at The Whitetail Institute

New Products at The Whitetail Institute

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

Of course, the first booth we visited at the ATA show was our great friends at The Whitetail Institute of North America.

Tink's ATA Review

Tink's ATA Review

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

Tink’s has such a vast array of products for the hunter that it is hard to cover them all.

Innovation Zone

Innovation Zone

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

This section is full of inventive people that put their minds towards solving a problem and have come up with a product or idea.

New Tartgets From American Whitetail

New Tartgets From American Whitetail

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

I was blown away when I arrived at their booth and saw the NEW & Improved Cube Hybrid target.

ATA Innovative products

ATA Innovative products

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

And other tidbits from the showroom floor.

Open Season

Open Season

Sun, Jan 29, 2012

Most hunting show celebs are pretty down to earth.

Twisted Timber Treestands

Twisted Timber Treestands

Sun, Jan 29, 2012

Their treestands have the ability to hang in almost any tree.

HSS Hybrid: The Best of Both Worlds

HSS Hybrid: The Best of Both Worlds

Sun, Jan 29, 2012

Safety System, the industry leader in treestand safety equipment, has introduced the HSS Hybrid vest.

Compound Bows: What's new for 2012!

Compound Bows: What's new for 2012!

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Here is a look at a few of our favorite new compound bows from the 2012 ATA show.

30-06 Outdoors ATA Review

30-06 Outdoors ATA Review

Mon, Jan 16, 2012

The Shed & Breakfast shed trap from 30-06 Outdoors is an awesome improvement on the many home-made shed traps that have been around for awhile.

The Highs and Lows of My Kansas Hunting Trip

The Highs and Lows of My Kansas Hunting Trip

Tue, Nov 22, 2011

I am a hunter. I celebrate the victories and mourn the defeats. That’s just who I am. Sometimes you are high on the mountain and sometimes you end up in the valley low.

HSS And Barnett Crossbows Team Up

Tue, Sep 06, 2011

HSS And Barnett Crossbows Team Up For Fall Safety & Savings Promotion

Kolpin Outdoors to purchase the ATV Accessories product line from Cycle Country Accessories by Kolpin Powersports

Tue, Sep 06, 2011

Kolpin Outdoors announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the ATV Accessories product line from Cycle Country Accessories Corporation for 9.7 Million

Considerations for Muzzleloader Buying and Usage

Considerations for Muzzleloader Buying and Usage

Mon, Aug 15, 2011

You have been considering starting hunting with a muzzleloader, you have a lot of questions and many of them are still unanswered. Well, read on my friend...

BIG Blast for Benefit4Kids! by Benefit 4 Kids

BIG Blast for Benefit4Kids! by Benefit 4 Kids

Tue, Aug 02, 2011

SummerBlast 2011 was full of fun events and a huge success for TalkHunting and Benefit4Kids

Golfing at Pennyrile

Golfing at Pennyrile

Tue, Jul 26, 2011

The course is plenty challenging without being over whelming.

Fishing at Pennyrile

Fishing at Pennyrile

Mon, Jul 25, 2011

Fishing the lake at Pennyrile Resort.

Bow Hunting – The Journey Begins (Chapter Two) - By Scott Cobbs

Bow Hunting – The Journey Begins (Chapter Two) - By Scott Cobbs

Sat, May 21, 2011

The second installment documenting a beginners introduction into the world of bow hunting.

Fishing with Rattle Traps!

Fishing with Rattle Traps!

Sat, May 21, 2011

Learning to use a Rattle Trap and the versatility of this bait!

So You Want To Start Hunting Hogs?

So You Want To Start Hunting Hogs?

Mon, May 16, 2011

Planning your hog hunt carefully is important in keeping safe and helping to guarantee your success.

Choosing the RIGHT artificial lure! Part III

Choosing the RIGHT artificial lure! Part III

Mon, May 16, 2011

Fishing the 'Dog Days of Summer'

The Great Farmland Duck Hunt

The Great Farmland Duck Hunt

Mon, May 16, 2011

This is a quaint but true story of a fabled duck hunt that occurred almost 50 years ago.

Mentoring - Easy as 1-2-3 by Doug DeJong

Mentoring - Easy as 1-2-3 by Doug DeJong

Sat, Apr 02, 2011

It is important that we introduce and mentor new hunters into our sport. Fortunately, it is not too difficult to do! By Doug DeJong

Choosing the RIGHT artificial lure! Part 2

Choosing the RIGHT artificial lure! Part 2

Mon, Mar 28, 2011

Using Suspending baits!

Model 700 Makeover from Southern Draw by Scott Cobbs

Model 700 Makeover from Southern Draw by Scott Cobbs

Mon, Mar 21, 2011

My experience of turning an ugly but reliable rifle into a thing of beauty. Southern Draw worked a miracle!

Hunting Plot Designs, Considerations and Techniques for Success

Hunting Plot Designs, Considerations and Techniques for Success

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Think of your property and hunting plans as a military exercise where you want to be able to move in and out of areas undetected in order to spring your ambush during hunting season.

The Tom That Beat Me-Part II Finale

The Tom That Beat Me-Part II Finale

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

After missing the big tom at point blank range in the first week of May, little did I know that our trails would cross repeatedly during the remaining three weeks of the spring season and even in the fall season of 2008.

Bow Hunting - The Journey Begins by Scott Cobbs

Bow Hunting - The Journey Begins by Scott Cobbs

Tue, Mar 15, 2011

A newbie's perspective on buying a bow, getting it set up, and getting started in archery and bow hunting.

Turkey Hunting Step by Step

Turkey Hunting Step by Step

Tue, Mar 01, 2011

Turkey hunting is 70% patience, 20% experience and 10% calling. Calling doesn’t have to be mastered to turkey hunt.

The Tom That Beat Me: Part 1

The Tom That Beat Me: Part 1

Mon, Feb 28, 2011

This is a true story of a turkey hunter that runs into a Gobbler that frustrates him every time that they meet.

Choosing the RIGHT artificial lure!

Choosing the RIGHT artificial lure!

Wed, Feb 16, 2011

How to choose a Top Water bait and learn to use it!

Hiding Places by Zach Long

Hiding Places by Zach Long

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

Those little places that bucks travel to once the hunting pressure is at it's peak. By Zack Long

Tink's New Product Line

Tink's New Product Line

Tue, Feb 08, 2011

Many hunters don’t realize that Tink’s has a wide variety of products including a great odor elimination line.

Slick Trick Broadheads

Slick Trick Broadheads

Tue, Feb 08, 2011

Slick Trick broadheads have set out to defy the myth ...

AccuSharp Sharpeners

AccuSharp Sharpeners

Mon, Feb 07, 2011

With a line of sharpeners for just about every type of blade, there’s now a solid hand-held, easy to use sharpener for everyone.

The New "IQ" Bowsight

The New "IQ" Bowsight

Mon, Feb 07, 2011

Bow sights are not all equal or the same.

G5's New T3 Broadhead

G5's New T3 Broadhead

Mon, Feb 07, 2011

G5, a leader in all steel constructed broadheads, has introduced a new broadhead into the world..

Hooyman Extendible Tree Saw

Hooyman Extendible Tree Saw

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The Hooyman comes as a regular folding tree saw and includes a collapsible extension handle

Ol'Man Treestands AlumaLite Series

Ol'Man Treestands AlumaLite Series

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Ol’Man Treestands introduced a new aluminum series for 2010.

A First Deer Hunt.....And a Last by Doug DeJong

A First Deer Hunt.....And a Last by Doug DeJong

Mon, Jan 31, 2011

Getting to take someone out on their first or last deer hunt is special. Doing both in one day is unforgettable.

Hunter Safety System - New Vests!

Hunter Safety System - New Vests!

Wed, Jan 26, 2011

Shortly after arriving at the ATA show, we made our way over to one of our favorite sponsors, Hunter Safety Systems

X-1 Treestand

X-1 Treestand

Wed, Jan 26, 2011

If you are looking for a lightweight, two-piece climbing treestand - You've found it!

Real Avid - Real Cool!

Real Avid - Real Cool!

Tue, Jan 25, 2011

At every outdoor show I have ever attended, I always seem to find an exhibitor that has a product line that just strikes me as “Real Cool”.

Kolpin's New BowBoot!

Kolpin's New BowBoot!

Tue, Jan 25, 2011

After all of the input we have given Kolpin over the last two years, they have come out with the “BowBoot”!

The Ride Continues... Winchester Archery!

The Ride Continues... Winchester Archery!

Mon, Jan 24, 2011

Ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure to introduce to you (drum roll please)…. Winchester Archery!

Big Game Treestands Boss™ Lite Packable Combo

Big Game Treestands Boss™ Lite Packable Combo

Fri, Dec 24, 2010

The stand is light, easy to handle and is one of the most comfortable lock on style stands I have ever sat in.

A Great Shot ... or a Great Shot? by Doug DeJong

A Great Shot ... or a Great Shot? by Doug DeJong

Tue, Nov 30, 2010

Not all of us can be a great shot.....but we can all take a great shot!

Finding a Good Taxidermist

Finding a Good Taxidermist

Tue, Nov 30, 2010

Every hunter, rather one who hunts mainly for trophies or one who hunts mainly to put food in the freezer, loves the idea of having a prize harvest to place on the wall or stand.

TalkHunting Explained by the HuntMaster

TalkHunting Explained by the HuntMaster

Mon, Oct 18, 2010

What is TalkHunting all about? I get asked this a lot and while I love talking about my favorite place on the web, I can see where some confusion could take place.