Campfire

I've never been to North Dakota before.  All I knew about the state was that a)  It is currently enjoying one of the only budget surplus positions in the Union, due to the booming oil industry, b) it is sandwiched somewhere between here and Michigan, and c) it supposedly offers some of the best all around hunting opportunities in the world.   Being an avid bird hunter, it was definitely on my bucket list, so when a coworker and friend offered me up the chance to experience it first hand, I jumped at it.  I didn't learn much about their fiscal situation and I saw a few oil refineries on the interstate but I definitely was able to confirm point C--the hunting is as good as advertised. 

We feel like giving something away.  How about $180 in First Lite goods?

First Lite Pro Staffer Phillip Larson, inarguably one of Montana's best archers, calls in to provide a multitude of tips, tactics, training excerises and games to make you a better bow hunter.  Oh--and he also answers a just little question of "what is an ethical shot?"

To kick off our series on the topic of ranging and ethical shooting, we're dialing back the clock all the way back to 1990.  Now I know a lot of us don't exactly consider 1990 to be that long ago.  After all, it was a great year:  The first McDonalds in Moscow was opened, the Hubble Telescope was launched into space, East and West Germany were unified once again and Driving Mrs. Daisy won best picture (I never saw it but I'm sure it's horrible).  Do you know what wasn't around in 1990?

Bow Cast 2011 at Snowbird was a huge success and provided plenty of challenges.  First Lite's own Kenton Carruth was on hand to give it a run and had a terrific time while honing his long range archery skills in very realistic settings. 

Smart phones aren't just for playing games and reading emails.  This article examines some Iphone applications that are made just for the hunting crowd.  Before you balk at the idea, imagine being able to check your trail camera during that boring work meeting or maybe checking the lunar phase for your next deer hunt from the job site. 

Looking for a unique non profit to support?  This one is probably right up your alley.  Check out this article from Salon.com chronicling Hunt of a Lifetime, a non profit we can all support. 

Reviews of First Lite product and hunting videos from the past few years. 

As summer approaches, many of us are starting to spend more and more time throwing arrows in the backyard, trying to prepare for the upcoming season.  Here's a list of sites with tips and drills to keep your game sharp and your aim sharper.

Officials at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game believe about 1,000 wolves are in Idaho, though the official number is 705. The agency will begin work to establish a new population goal this month, with a new hunting season for wolves expected this fall.

First Lite's Turkey Tips Continues with this nugget just for bow hunters:  A few soft calls and sure enough, a big old monster with a beard worthy of ZZ Top comes strutting in to your decoys.  You silently draw back....but where do you put the pin?

Continuing on in our series of First Lite Turkey Tips, our second tip is particularly relevant for early season weather.

  First Lite's Pro Staffers will be sharing their most precious and effective tips for hunting wild turkey thoughout this turkey season.  Here's Tip #1:  Woodsmanship over Calling

Starting this week, check in at the Campfire for a series of invaluable tips for bagging gobblers.

   Time to dust off the bow or shotgun, start shopping for tags and put a little  practice in on the gobbler calls--Turkey season is right around the corner! 

On Monday, Idaho's State Legislature will debate whether or not to repeal Fish and Game's authority to enforce laws regarding unlawful use of ATV's on public land.

December was a big month for First Lite in the magazine world. First Lite was honored to be chosen as one of "Greys Best" in Grey's Sporting Journal. Grey's chose the Red Desert boxers as one of their recommended products in their "Top Choices for Hunting And Angling in 2011" issue. Grey's is one of the best magazines out there and consistently delivers top notch editorial content every issue.

Please make TWO quick phone calls—and pass this on to every hunter and sportsmen you know around the country who wants to hunt big game in the West and the Great Lakes area.

Simply call and ask Sen. Tester and Sen. Baucus (both from Montana) to support Sen. Hatch, Sen. Crapo, Sen. Risch, Sen. Enzi, Sen. Barrasso, Sen. McCain and Sen. Kyl, and vote to pass S. 3919 which would delist wolves across the West and the Great Lakes area.

Both Montana senators currently support delisting that is controlled by the federal government, not the states. Tell Montana’s senators to end federal oversight and grant wolf-management authority to the states. If these two Senators will support S. 3919, most of the Senate will support the same.

Tell them this is a critical issue to all sportsmen and ranchers in Western and Great Lakes states.

Call now!

Sen. Baucus 202-224-2651
Sen. Tester 202-224-2644

First Lite is proud to sponsor the crew at Born And Raised Outdoors. This Oregon based film crew's specialty is Roosevelt elk and they pound 'em. Rosies are generally a little smaller than the Rocky Mountain variety but otherwise are very similar. The hunting conditions in this part of the country are as tough as it gets as is the Born and Raised Crew. These guys have been at it for a long time and it shows. Fantastic calling, great camerawork and exciting stalks make for super entertaining films. Look for their next project coming out next summer.