Winded Bowhunter – Page 2 – Keeping the wind in your face

The Ultimate Standard Diameter Arrow

August 25, 2020 By windedbowhunter Leave a Comment

Blazing the trail of carbon arrow technology, that’s what Victory Archery® has been doing for decades. Globally recognized as The Carbon Arrow Experts, every arrow that passes through Victory Archery’s state of the art manufacturing and development facilities meets the highest standards in the industry. And when archers are looking for the most consistent, durable, and reliable arrows money can buy, Victory Archery and the TKO lineup are the only choice. For those that want the versatility of a standard diameter arrow shaft, the VF TKO™ stands ahead of the pack.

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Great American Outdoors Act Passes House of Representatives

July 23, 2020 By windedbowhunter Leave a Comment

July 22, 2020 (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Earlier today, the U.S. House passed landmark legislation to promote conservation and access to public lands and waters on a strong bipartisan vote of

310-107. Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) represents the single greatest financial commitment to increasing public land access and opportunities for sportsmen and women in a lifetime, and marks a monumental victory for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) in its work on behalf of hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers.

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Grizzly Bear Restoration in North Cascades Rejected by DOI

July 10, 2020 By windedbowhunter Leave a Comment

OMAK, WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced today at a roundtable with community members in Omak, Washington that the Department of the Interior (Department) will not move forward with a new Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan for the North Cascades Ecosystem and the associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

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USFWS Grizzly Delist Appeal

July 9, 2020 By windedbowhunter Leave a Comment

The USFWS lost its appeal to delist the GYE grizz in 9th Circuit. I have also attached a court doc. This is disappointing news, we somewhat expected it but had held out hopes the efforts of all involved on the grizzly recovery would have their work deemed successful.

In essence the 3 judge panel upheld Judge Christensen’s opinion that grizzly bears in the GYE stay listed. This was a bunch of plaintiff’s against FWS but Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and others were intervenors as well and did put together a lot of information as to why grizzly bears should be delisted, there were 3 primary points of contention:

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Utah: Remaining Deer, Elk Hunt Permits to Only Be Sold Online

July 8, 2020 By windedbowhunter Leave a Comment

SALT LAKE CITY — If you didn’t draw a buck deer or bull elk permit during the hunt drawing earlier this year — and you’re still interested in hunting deer or elk this fall — your last chance to obtain a permit begins next week.

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Victory Archery’s RIPTKO Arrow

June 30, 2020 By windedbowhunter Leave a Comment

True innovation stands the test of time, and Victory Archery’s® RIPTKO™ has done just that. Introduced in 2017, the RIPTKO has quickly become the go-to arrow for serious bow hunters around the world. A perfect blend of speed, power, and durability, the small diameter RIPTKO is loaded with some of the best technology Victory Archery has to offer.

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The Importance of Diet for Preparing for a Hunt and Everyday Training

June 24, 2020 By windedbowhunter Leave a Comment

Outdoor Solutions’ Founder Greg Ray and Wilderness Athlete’s Kevin Guillen discuss the importance of maintaining a proper diet and the role supplements play in preparing for a rigorous big-game hunt and everyday health.

The most rewarding hunts often require your best fitness levels

By Greg Ray, Outdoor Solutions & Kevin Guillen, Wilderness Athlete

Outdoor Solutions’ Greg Ray:
“You can’t out train a bad diet,” are wise words from my friend Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete, and I have found these words to be very true. Training alone without controlling your food intake will severely undercut achieving the full potential of your body. When we go afield hunting, we need to be in top form, and that means eating a healthy diet to complement a fitness routine.

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Wyoming Archery Shoots Scheduled for August

June 23, 2020 By Leave a Comment

By Jaden Bales, Wyoming Wildlife Federation

Though the COVID-19 situation has altered plans for various activities, there is still a lot to be excited about if you are an archer in Southeast Wyoming. Now that warm and pleasant weather is in full swing, there are multiple opportunities to shoot both indoors and outside. [Read more…]

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Wyoming Receives $7.2 Million for Conservation Work

June 19, 2020 By windedbowhunter Leave a Comment

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners awarded $7,256,274 of grant funding in Wyoming to enhance wildlife habitat, scientific research and hunting opportunities. RMEF directly granted $340,471 and leveraged an additional $6,915,803 in partner funding.

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MYSTERY RANCH Launches New Street Mask

June 17, 2020 By windedbowhunter Leave a Comment

Bozeman, Mont.– MYSTERY RANCH, the industry-leading pack company built on a heritage of comfortable load carriage, function, and durability for people who have a mission to accomplish, announces the release of the Street Mask for protection from COVID-19. Built for the mission like all MYSTERY RANCH products, the design team developed a contoured 3D mask design made of premium components and technical fabrics for superior breathability, all-day comfort and street-worthy virus protection. Learn more and watch here.