Inside Archery March 2021

Tenzing open tops, making one-handed access
Outdoors and ditching gear quickly easier. The
Hangtime Hangtime Day Pack includes 750ci of
Day Pack interior space in the main compart-
Summit Outdoors ment, plus specialized storage pockets
GhostBlind Predator designed specifically for optics, game
calls, SD cards, cell phones and simi-
BIGshot Extreme Iron Man lar items—bring total cargo space to
1,600ci. It also includes right- and left-
Vapor Trail Gen 7X side quiver attachment points and a re-
movable bow carrier. External MOLLE
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make layering up and down easier. For
greater mobility, look to the Hangtime
Lumbar Pack with similar construc-
tion and features. It provides 750ci of
useful storage space, but does not in-
clude quiver-mounting or bow-carry-
ing capabilities. Get more details by
visiting tenzingoutdoors.com.

Summit Outdoors

Summit Outdoors, a true industry
leader in treestand and ground blind
concealment, recently acquired Ghost-
Blind assets. GhostBlind uses mirrored
panels, angled slightly toward the
ground, to re ect any environment
they are placed in. This is a blind that
truly blends anywhere, because it pres-
ents a mirror image of its surroundings
to approaching game. These portable
ground blinds allow nearly instant re-
location because they do not require
game to become accustomed to them.
The GhostBlind Predator is well suited
to crossbows, traditional or compound
bows and weighs only 12 pounds. They
are constructed of unbreakable, water-
proof plastic and allow users to shoot
while sitting or standing behind the
four mirrored 102-by-46-inch panels
with top shooting slots. Dual exten-
sion panels and 7 inches of height
adjustment can be added (sold sepa-
rately). A 1.5-inch carry strap, four
tent stakes and tie downs, two bungee
cords, carry bag and instructions are
included. Get more details by visiting
ghostblind.com.

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Galaxy Saturn BIGshot Archery faster set up and tuning. The distinc-
Recurve Riser tive oating launcher introduces
One of BIGshot Archery’s top sellers is a higher degree of forgiveness and is
Mrs. Doe Pee’s the Extreme Iron Man 500 Series. These easily adjustable to regulate launcher
Buck Lure targets were assembled to stop the drop speed and promote maximum
fastest compound arrows and cross- accuracy with specific bow setups.
Gas Bowstrings Ghost Camo bow bolts at speeds of up to 500 fps. The rest is offered only to authorized
They do this while also providing easy dealers, so you will not be compet-
arrow removal. For those looking for ing with online or box-store outlets.
an uncompromising field point target Twelve interchangeable cage cartridg-
that will stop any arrow, the Iron Man es are offered to help accentuate any
24-inch Xtreme 500 also offers maxi- bow color scheme. The design is kept
mum longevity. The Iron Man Extreme silent and foolproof via a full-capture,
Series is built with a fortified shell rubber-over-molded carbon cage and
that offers maximum compression of can be driven by a top or bottom limb
BIGshot’s top-grade interior military as desired. Windage and elevation are
fibers and multi-directional woven micro-adjustable, an integrated bubble
ballistic core. Five spots are offered on level added for faster and more precise
the white face, and they are strategi- riser alignment. Included with each
cally spaced to minimize wear to any rest is a silencing Shag Pad, nonslip
single spot. The quality target system limb-mounting pad, activation cord
is highly transportable, guaranteed to and mounting bolt. Get more details by
last longer than comparable products visiting vaportrailarchery.com.
and engineered to stop arrows/bolts
other targets cannot. Get more details Mrs. Doe Pee’s
by visiting bigshottargets.com.
Mrs. Doe Pee’s is a family-owned,
Vapor Trail Archery hunting-savvy company in the busi-
ness of supplying hunters with fresh,
The Gen 7X limb-driven arrow rest by high-quality whitetail urine. Mrs. Doe
Vapor Trail Archery was designed to Pee’s was set into motion when Judi
offer improved versatility and even Collora purchased a whitetail fawn for
her husband, Sam, to reference while
doing taxidermy. More deer were soon
added and Sam began collecting fresh
urine to use on his own hunts. The
fresh, preservative-free lure proved
so effective Sam engineered and built
a stainless steel ooring system in
his deer barn and began selling pure,
undiluted whitetail urine to hunters
across the United States. As demand
exploded, Sam realized many deal-
ers didn’t have the capability of stor-
ing fresh product, so he worked with
the University of Iowa Pharmaceutical
Department to develop a freeze-dry
process that allows urine to be stored
indefinitely on dealers’ shelves while
retaining full potency, Get more de-
tails by visiting mrsdoepee.com.

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Galaxy Archery in draw weight). Get more details by colors. Long-lasting Powergrip center
visiting galaxyarchery.com. serving comes standard on Ghost XV
The Galaxy Saturn Recurve Riser is a Camo strings, and a complete set re-
great platform for any archer wanting Gas Bowstrings tails for $130 to $150. Get more details
to assemble a top-quality, traditional- by visiting gasbowstrings.com.
looking recurve bow. The riser is af- Looking for a more consistent, reliable
fordable (MSRP $199.99) but also hand and accurate alternative to factory- Rhino Blinds
crafted from laminated wood for a issued strings and cables? Look to
classic look. It is compatible with mod- GAS Bowstring’s Ghost XV Camo Bow- Rhino Blinds has quickly gained a repu-
ern ILF-style recurve limbs. Its classic strings. Ghost XV Camo strings and tation for hunter-friendly designs that
good looks come from a black back buss cables are built from industry- stand up to the harshest elements. One
with black Dymondwood face and red best BCY material, which provides a excellent example is the company’s
highlights that run the length of the superior balance of speed and stabil- R150 Realtree Edge. The portable soft-
riser. Lateral limb adjustments can ity. GAS Bowstrings uses an exclusive side blind comfortably houses up to
be made with the riser’s ILF system, TTS (Total Tensioning System) process three bowhunters with its 66-inch cen-
making it easier to create perfect limb to build strings and cables that won’t ter height and 58-by-58 footprint. The
alignment and a precise tune. Its de- stretch after prolonged use or when super-durable shell is made from a 150
sign makes it speed-bow compatible, exposed to hot weather. This also denier polyester weave for many sea-
for atter tra ectories while shooting means peeps will come back square to sons of use. Setup takes only minutes,
3D or bowhunting. The 19-inch riser the eye every shot. Ghost XV Camo of- and the rugged construction ensures
can be combined with short, medium fers a perfect color match for many of that come rain or wind or snow, these
or long limbs to create a 60-, 62-, or 64- today’s popular camou age patterns, blinds are ready for action. The front
inch bow (limbs rated for 25-inch ris- with end servings and speed nocks of the blind holds large front shooting
ers may result in a 5-6 pound increase available in a huge variety of custom ports on two panels, with the back of

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2021 Standout Products

the blind holding three smaller view- Rhino Blinds R150 Realtree Edge
ing windows. All windows are covered Musacchia Broadheads NBS100
with shoot-through mesh that is both
adjustable and removable. Solid-fabric October Mountain
window covers are secured with si- Products Tru Center LAT
lent hook-and-loop attachments. The Nomad NWTF
oversized door offers easy entry and is Pursuit
zipper-less for added stealth. All sur- Long
faces include brush loops that allow Sleeve
users to add camou aging materials
to make the Realtree Edge camou- Killer Food Plots Aqua Shield

age even more effective. ongevity is
further aided by reinforced stitching
and a permanent anti-mildew treat-
ment. Get more details by visiting rhi-
noblinds.com.

Musacchia Broadheads

The Musacchia Broadhead NBS100 is a
no BS head including a turned 7075 T6
aluminum ferrule stronger than other
brands’ 6065 ferrules. The ferrules are
hard-coat anodized to protect from
oxidation and add strength. The head
is led by a cutting 420 stainless steel
trocar tip hardened to 42 RC, edges op-
timized to maximize penetration and
breach heavy bone. The .025-inch-
thick stainless steel blades lock inside
the ferrule of 3- and 4-blade models
for reliability, held at a 31.5-degree
attack angle to slice instead of chop
and honed to a razor’s edge. They in-
clude aerodynamic 1 1/8-by-1 1/8-inch
(4-blade) or 1.25-inch cutting diame-
ters ideal for today’s faster bows. They
come in three packs inside a protective
hard case. Get more details by visiting
musacchiabroadhead.com.

October Mountain Products

October Mountain Products’ Tru Cen-
ter A aser Alignment ool should
be part of any bow tech’s work tool kit.
The new-and-improved version of the
proven A includes refined features
to make it even more indispensable.
This new version includes tighter tol-
erances for precision measurements,
using a 360-degree rotating laser to

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find precise center shot on any bow debris that creates pond or waterhole etary en ymes, brea down unhealthy
model. uilt-in removeable levels are muc provides the perfect breeding bacteria, heavy metals and to ins in
also part of its latest refinements. t is ground for midge larva that carry water that cause digestive issues in
handy as a hori ontal bow level, or it blue tongue , plus mos uito, y and white-tailed deer, shielding them from
can be unthreaded and installed into no-see-um larva, plus agents that rob
any standard arrow insert to double water of dissolved o ygen needed by -carrying midge larva while also
as an arrow level. he multipurpose fish and other a uatic species. Anaero- clarifying and improving overall pond
tool ma es everyday tas s such as bic bacteria, along with P’s propri- health. et more details by visiting
bow leveling, arrow rest leveling, cen-
ter-shot alignment and cam lean de- illerfoodplots.com. IA
tection more streamlined and precise,
translating into a money-ma ing
time saver. he A includes an MS P
of . . et more details by visiting
octobermoutainproducts.com.

Nomad Outdoor

omad’s atonal ild ur-

ey ederation wear gets you ready

for spring tur ey hunts, including

designs designed for active, warm-

weather hunting. ncluded are the

omad Pursuit ong Sleeve

pullover , oodie, Poncho, Short

Sleeve Shirt, oose aiter, Stretch-

ite Shirt ong Sleeve button-up

and love. he omad Pursuit

ong Sleeve, for instance, is a light-

weight crew nec shirt ideal for lay-

ering or worn alone on warm days.

t includes P to bloc A and

rays for all-day sun protection,

and features stain-resistant and

anti-microbial treatments and supe-

rior breathability. he Stretch-

ite Shirt includes two-way stretch,

perforated bac and undersleeve for

venting and is lightweight and fast

drying. All omad garments

include a subtle logo on the

front and are cloa ed on Mossy a

camou age. et more details by vis-

iting nomadoutdoor.com.

Killer Food Plots

iller ood Plot’s new organic A ua
Shield is formulated to address the root
cause of the epidemic common-
ly called blue tongue , by getting the
muc out of watering sites. ecaying

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INSIDE THE INDUSTRY INDUSTRY 5Q

Five Questions with Competition Archery Media

Originally part of Lancaster Archery Supply, Competition Archery Media (CAM) is a professional broadcasting this expanded coverage gets people out to
local ranges to experience archery for them-
crew that covers archery competitions. CAM’s viewership and coverage is picking up steam, so we spoke with selves, or to turn it into a family outing.

Josh Grine, CAM’s general manager, to learn more. as getting them onto The Sportsman Channel; In 2021, CAM, The Delta McKenzie ASA Pro/
and to help cover CAM events. Am Tour and the Sportsman Channel have
W hat is Competition Archery Media partnered to bring the Pro Pressure Point
(CAM), and what inspired its Greg White: he is CAM’s on-air live broad- Shoot-down to live television. At each Pro/Am,
creation? ■ One of CAM founder Rob Kaufhold’s cast host, who has decades of experience as a the finals will be featured live on the Sports-
main missions has always been to promote host for live motorcycle racing events. man Channel, MOTV, and on Sportsman Chan-
target and 3D archery as a way to give back to nel’s and CAM’s Facebook pages. With this
the sport that has given him such great oppor- Jason Will: Jason is the broadcast direc- combined coverage, live 3D archery has the
tunities to serve. CAM goes back to 2013, when tor, who oversees equipment setup at each potential to be viewed by more than 30 million
we hired P.J. Reilly as a professional journalist event and then directs the live broadcast. Ja- households. So, in short, our goal for 2021 is to
to join LAS to help us produce articles and vid- son has been doing this at various sporting show as many people as possible some of the
eos. Videographer Silas Crews was also part of events for 20 years. wonderful opportunities that archery provides.
that early team, and then Video Producer Kyle
Kovilaritch joined us from a TV News station Silas Crews: he’s the live show producer, What effects do you believe CAM will have
in Austin, Texas, shortly after that. Our success who has decades of experience producing, on the archery industry at large? ■ We
with the video coverage of the Annual Lancaster shooting and editing video content. hope it creates new interest in com-
Archery Classic Tournament made us realize petitive archery, whether that’s go-
that the videos from our finals had more than Kyle Kovilaritch: Kyle is the ing out to a local tournament at an
a million views. After Mike Tyrell, president primary videographer for CAM archery pro-shop or shooting club
of the ASA, shared an urgent need for profes- outside the live broadcast. All or entering a national competition.
sional, broadcast quality video coverage of ASA CAM feature packages are shot If we get more people involved in
3D Events, we started CAM by building a profes- and edited by Kyle. His editing tournament archery, then more
sional TV broadcast production trailer and hir- style is creative and entertain- people will need archery gear.
ing a team of broadcasting professionals to join ing, and has drawn thousands
P.J. and Kyle in mid-2018 to broadcast the ASA of archers to CAM videos. That’s good for everyone involved in archery.
Classic and then our 2019 LAS Classic. We have We also believe this expanded coverage
more than $500,000 invested in CAM, includ- Colton Dunkle: Colton is the social media
ing the broadcast production trailer, five pro- director, so everything that is sent out via provides local shops and ranges a great op-
fessional Hitachi cameras, lenses, tripods, jib social media for public consumption goes portunity for training new shooters.
arm, LED Jumbotron Wall, and other equipment through him. He knows how to present con-
needed for a live TV broadcast of archery events. tent to generate interest. How can industry members get involved and
support CAM? ■ Watch and support the shooters
Who are the key team members of CAM, P.J. Reilly: P.J. is CAM’s primary field re- and companies who are supporting tournament
and what makes them extraordinary? ■ porter, tasked with putting his three decades archery. Get creative in planning events or so-
Josh Grine: he manages everything CAM does of journalism experience to work to tell the cial gatherings to watch the live shoot-downs. If
to make sure the people and equipment are inspiring and exciting stories associated with you are a local shop or club, consider having an
available to cover tournaments; to secure and each archery competition. archery “happy hour” during the Saturday night
maintain relationships with sponsors; to find shootdowns. Have a fun or competitive shoot
new opportunities for CAM broadcasts such What did CAM achieve in 2020, and what do and then watch the pros shoot it out either on
you hope it achieves in 2021? ■ Despite cancel- the Sportsman Channel or through a live-feed.
lations of events all over the world, CAM was
still able to do live broadcasts for four ASA tour- Numbers and viewers help not only grow
naments and two USA Archery competitions. the sport through new faces, but also allow us
The organization saw tremendous growth in to pursue different ways to get even more ex-
its video views and its social media followers. posure for the sport of archery. We also have
Through the events it covered, CAM was further sponsorship and advertising opportunities for
able to perfect the way it covers tournaments to manufacturers. We hope to not only gain a larg-
make it more enjoyable for the viewing public. er audience for the shooters and competitions,
but also for the manufacturers who sustain
In 2020, our live-coverage feature videos the industry. If you’d like more information or
and other content combined for 48,800,000 if we can help in anyway, email Josh Grine at
views on Facebook and YouTube. This is excit- [email protected]. IA
ing for us, as we believe archery has so much
to offer individuals and families. We hope

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