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spray it on clothing, boots and gear to WRC Scent Killer major support structure for trees, grasses
kill odors and leave a fresh earth cover Gold Laundry and shrubs). These compounds are deliv-
scent. Boot Powder eliminates strong foot Detergent and ered at concentrated levels, overloading
odors in hard-working hunting boots. It Hunt Dry Field the olfactory gland found in an animal’s
also contains D/CODE odor-fighting tech- Bottle Combo nose to help hunters remain concealed.
nology, and it aids in wicking moisture Nose Jammer Field Spray is available in 4-
away when feet sweat. Simply shake D/ Code Blue and 8-ounce sizes for $9.99 or $14.99, Gear-
CODE Boot Powder into boots before and Boot Powder N-Rear Wipes including an $8.99 MSRP.
after each hunt to help absorb moisture and Earth Scent Learn more by visiting nosejammer.com.
and eliminate odors at the source. Learn Field Spray
more by visiting codebluescents.com. SCENT THIEF ■ Scent Thief is all-natural
Hunter’s Specialties Scent-A-Way and masks human scent by temporarily
HUNTER’S SPECIALTIES ■ Hunter’s Spe- MAX Ultimate Hunting Kit blocking an animal’s ability to smell. Two
cilities Scent-A-Way MAX Ultimate Hunt- universities field tested Scent Thief, find-
ing Kit has everything needed to ready ing the product 100 percent effective. After
hunters for serious bowhunting. The all- getting a whiff of Scent Thief, animals are
inclusive kits include products to address then unable to smell anything else, as it
hunting clothing, the body and for use in temporarily relaxes the olfactory epithe-
the field—creating a scent-free program lium in both humans and animals. The
that should be part of any bowhunter’s olfactory epithelium is a specialized tissue
preparation. The Scent-A-Way MAX Odor- inside the nasal cavity that processes mol-
less Ultimate Hunting Kit includes all the ecules to decode scents and odors. When
key items in one convenient box to ready the olfactory epithelium is relaxed, an
hunters for serious pursuits. Kits include animal can no longer detect odors of any
an 18-ounce bottle of odorless Laundry kind. Scent Thief employs patented “No
Detergent and 15-pack of odorless Dryer Smell” technology and comes in 24-ounce
Sheets for clothing, 12 ounces of Body Field Spray, Hair and Body Wash, and
Wash & Shampoo and Antiperspirant for Laundry Detergent. Scent Thief Laundry
the body, and a 32-ounce bottle of odorless Detergent is phosphate free and safe for
Field Spray. Kits also include a 24-pack of technical fibers, carbon apparel and wool.
Field Wipes, 3-pack of Wash Towels and a Learn more by visiting scentthief.com.
Windicator wind-detector. Learn more by
visiting HS-hunt.com. Scent-Destroying Machinery

Olfactory Disruptors OZONICS ■ Ozone generators are the latest
approach to scent elimination, and Ozo-
NOSE JAMMER ■ Nose Jammer is de- nics was the first to offer the technology.
signed to disarm the sense of smell in Ozonics’ newest version, the Orion, sup-
big game animals and predators. Nose plies a more powerful Hyper-Boost mode
Jammer is sold in original Field Spray to generate up to 25 percent more ozone
or newer Gear-N-Rear Wipes. Nose Jam- in challenging conditions or during peak
mer Field Spray and Gear-N-Rear Wipes movement periods. The Orion provides
create a cloud around hunters to jam big double the battery life as the HR300—up
game’s ability to detect and track human to 10 hours in standard mode and 8 hours
odor. They can be safely used on hunt- in boost mode. The new soft-touch rub-
ing clothes, boots, treestands, blinds, ber over-mold provides a non-slip grip
brush or directly on the skin. When wind and makes it quieter during transport and
swirls, the olfactory gland of your target setup. The Orion is compatible with all ex-
gets jammed, so they remain unalarmed. isting Ozonics accessories and is suitable
Nose Jammer Field Spray is most effec- for use in blinds, treestands, with the Dri-
tive when used in conjunction with other wash Bag and the new O.N.E. Gear Lock-
Nose Jammer products. The main ingredi- er. The unit can also be used in cabins,
ent is vanillin, mixed with other natural lockers, bathrooms and other enclosed
aromatic compounds containing lignin (a spaces where odors lurk. An extended-life

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XL battery is included. The enhanced in- Nose Jammer storage bag combining proven Carbon
terface is intuitive and allows programing Gear-N-Rear Alloy odor adsorption (activated carbon
while wearing gloves or in the dark. In- Wipes and and zeolite) and ozone technology. The
tegrated Pulse Technology balances time Field Spray 32-by-16-by-16-inch, 8,000-cubic-inch bag
and output, ensuring the proper amount offers enough room for a week’s worth
of ozone is deployed to deodorize gear in Scent Thief of hunting clothing and gear—shelled in
conjunction with the DRiWASH bag. The Hair and Body BE:1 Gray or Mossy Oak Terra Gila camo.
integrated EZ Mount system allows quick Wash, Laundry The bag features durable, water-resistant
and silent mounting. The 7-by-2.5-by- Detergent, and construction and handy carry options.
6.5-inch unit weighs about a pound and Field Spray The design floods contents with odor-kill-
comes with a complete charging system, ing ozone via the included OZ Radial Nano
tree mounting gear, blind-mounting Ozonics Orion portable ozone generator, which runs for
bracket, EZMount receiver and stud. The up to six hours on a single charge (or up
Orion is compatible with all HR300 ac- to 12 cycles at a selected 30-minute cycle
cessories and mounting systems. For a rate). The bag includes durable 600D PVC-
limited time the Orion can be purchased backed polyester that holds reinforced
for $449.99 (standard price $549.99). Learn 2-inch handles, adjustable shoulder strap
more by visiting ozonics.com. and USB charger.

WILDGAME INNOVATIONS ■ Following ScentLok OZ NFuse Ozone Sprayer in-
the success of Wildgame Innovations’ Ze- jects ozone molecules directly into ordi-
roTrace field generator, the company re- nary water, transforming it into a pow-
leased three new scent-elimination units erful and economical odor and bacteria
employing ZeroTrace PureION technology. destroyer. The InfiniCote 360 nozzle pro-
Exclusive ZeroTrace uses PureION technol- vides a generous area of coverage and can
ogy to eliminate odors at the molecular be used upside down. The fine liquid mist
level. Generated ion molecules carry either contains highly concentrated ozonated
positive or negative charges and quickly water to eliminate odor-causing bacte-
bond with nearby atoms seeking stabili- ria and other various microorganisms
zation, transforming odor molecules into by 99.9 percent. The rechargeable system
inert compounds. The ZeroTrace portable saves money and is environmentally
generator allows hunters to clean the air friendly. MSRP is $129.99. Learn more by
around them and hunting gear just about visiting scentlok.com.
anywhere. The unit is compact enough to
be dropped in a duffle or set in a vehicle SCENT CRUSHER ■ Scent Crusher offers
cup holder. The ZeroTrace Vehicle Unit perhaps the widest selection of ozone-
plugs into any vehicle’s 12-volt outlet to de- based gear cleansing and storage options
scent hunting vehicles. Finally, the Zero- in the business. The upgraded ozone gear
Trace Trunk Unit combines the air-clean- bag includes new features, helping to ex-
ing effectiveness of PureION technology tend the life of carbon/silver lined scent
with the generous storage of an air-tight control clothing, plus sturdier construc-
sportsman’s trunk to provide 99.9 percent tion through techno-lite fabric, heavy-
deodorization of your clothing and gear, duty reversed zippers and weather-resis-
without damaging material and while tant base. The overall design maintains
eliminating washing machines. It comes a more complete seal. The new bag fea-
with a 110-volt cord. Unlike ozone, which tures 28-by-10.5-by-12-inch dimensions,
can also be harmful if inhaled in large
amounts, PureION technology won’t adjustable backpack straps, two exte-
damage elastic materials. Learn more rior pockets and a large inner pocket
by visiting wildgameinnovations.com. running the length of the bag. Also
included is the new maintenance-
SCENTLOK OZ ■ ScentLok OZ products free, digital ozone generator with
continue to expand, including the OZ- 110v AC and 12v DC cords that is air-
Chamber 8k BE:1 Edition Combo, a gear
port and TSA compliant.
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Wildgame Halo Series Covert Closet, The Locker
Innovations and The Trunk. The Covert Closet is a
ZeroTrace roller travel bag and stationary wash
Trunk Unit, closet in one, including insulated
Portable Unit, and ozone-free exterior pockets,
Field Generator, heavy-duty wheels, reinforced pull straps
and Vehicle Unit and rigid rack support system. The rack
folds into the bag for storage. The Locker
ScentLok OZ measures 69-by-45-by-27 inches—25 per-
Chamber BE:1 combo, cent larger than the Hunter’s Flex Closet.
Radial Nano, and It includes heavy-duty zippers, metal
NFuse Ozone sprayer shelves, outside pockets and a weather-
proof base to resist moisture. Finally,
JULY 2021 INSIDEARCHERY.COM The Trunk is a rigid, weather-resistant
108-quart container with tie-down points
that can ride in a truck bed while travel-
ing. All come with battery-operated Halo
Ozone Generators with a 10, 15, 30 and
60 minute timer to kill contained odors.
They also have a two-year warranty.
Learn more by visiting scentcrusher.com.

DEAD DOWN WIND ■ Dead Down Wind’s
DZone Portable Ozone Generator elimi-
nates bacteria and captures odor mol-
ecules with high output ozone. Built to
work in gear bags, hunting closets or ve-
hicles, the DZone Portable Ozone Genera-

tor hangs wherever needed, providing 50
MG/H of ozone output for 18 continuous
hours and providing a perfect compan-
ion to the highly portable DZone Closet
designed to deodorize hunting attire,
boots and accessories. The take-down
frame can be assembled in less than 5
minutes and is paired with the Dzone
Generator (sold separately). The two-
step cleansing process includes UV blue
pretreatment plus ozone, with settings for
50, 100, 250 and 500 mg/hour output. The
integrated tubing circulates to evenly dis-
tribute ozone for full coverage, and the bag
is weather resistant. Learn more by visit-
ing deaddownwind.com.

HUNTING MADE EASY/SCENT SLAMMER
■ The Scent Slammer Bag with Ozone by
Hunting Made Easy/GSM Outdoors is a
large and durable portable duffle includ-
ing ozone scent-elimination technology.
The package includes a drop-in 250mg/h
ozone generator that eliminates odors and
bacteria on hunting clothing via variable
1- to 40-minute output cycling including

40- to 360-minute resting cycle. It Scent Crusher greater range of motion. Choose from
will not leave odors or residue behind Trunk, Locker and Gear Bag men sizes in medium to 3XL and in True
and retails for just $199.99. An AC or car
adaptor are included to provide power. Dead Down Timber O2 Whitetail, Realtree Excape
The bag includes a side zipper pouch, Wind DZone or Mossy Oak Terra Gila camouflage,
wide, easy-access top opening, Velcro Closet and Portable with MSRP from $379.99 to $409.99 per
webbing for ID or morale patches, dura- Ozone Generator piece. Learn more by visiting scentlok.com.
ble reinforced corners and bottom, and a
shoulder carry strap. Learn more by visit- BLOCKER OUTDOORS ■ Blocker Outdoors’
ing hmeproducts.com. new Shield Series Drencher attire gives
hunters great-performing garments
Scent-Eliminating Attire with hunt-friendly features at affordable
prices. Insulated and non-insulated ver-
SCENTLOK ■ ScentLok introduced the sport sions, and jackets, pants, bibs and cov-
to scent-elimination clothing and remains eralls, are included, with MSRPs from
a world leader in this product category. $69.99 to $129.99 per piece. The 2021 Shield
ScentLok’s new-for-2021 BE:1 (Bowhunter Series Drencher Insulated 3-in-1 Jacket
Elite) Divergent Jacket and Pant deliver is highly versatile. It’s waterproof, in-
proven technologies and high-tech cold- sulated and cut to allow free range of
weather protection. BE:1 Divergent in- motion. It can be worn as a waterproof
cludes a quiet brushed polyester shell shell, as an insulated vest, or with the
bonded to a soft micro fleece lining.
Sandwiched between is ScentLok’s Car- vest and jacket combined for the ulti-
bon Alloy and Silver Alloy odor-control mate weatherproof system. The shell
technologies and thermal-mapped is a polyester brushed tricot fabric,
Primaloft Gold insulation, which is 20 and a RainBlocker waterproof mem-
percent warmer than Primaloft Silver. brane is added. Other features in-
The Jacket includes 200g of insulation sur- clude S3 anti-microbial finish, adjust-
rounding the core and waist, 170g on the able three-piece hood, full front zipper
sides and 133g in arms and hood. Pants
incorporate 200g in the seat, 170g over the with storm flap and two snap-closure
thighs and lap and 133g in the legs. This waist pockets. Look for them in medium
mapping results in optimal warmth com- to 3XL sizes and in Blaze, Realtree Edge,
bined with excellent mobility. Ultra-hydro- Realtree Excape, Mossy Oak Terra Coy-
phobic Precip-X water-repellent technology ote and all-new Mossy Oak Country DNA
keeps hunters dry and comfortable with- color schemes. Shield Series Drencher
out noisy membranes. The Jacket’s half- Pant and Drencher Insulated Bibs are also
zip, pullover design includes a removable, available. Learn more by visiting blocker-
adjustable hood with a built-in Carbon Al- outdoors.com.
loy neck gaiter/facemask for odor adsorp-
tion, concealment and extreme-weather ELIMISHIELD ■ ElimiShield Hunt X10D
warmth. Other jacket features include Concentrate isn’t clothing, but it can be
waist half-zips, slim-fitting thumbhole used to turn existing hunting clothing into
spandex cuffs, fleece-lined handwarmer scent-control togs. Hunt X10D is a unique
pockets, front rangefinder and kan- scent-elimination formula that can be
garoo storage pouches, concealed used to provide long-term treatment of
safety harness port and a Primaloft clothing to transform it into scent-elimi-
Gold Aerogel electronics chest pocket nation clothing or soft goods. It costs only
that protects and extends battery life pennies to treat each piece. X10D bonds
of mobile devices in extreme condi- with fibers to create a chain of atoms that
tions. Pants convert to a hybrid bib produces an uninhabitable surface for
with removable/adjustable suspend- odor-causing compounds, and application
ers, and they include nine covered pockets is simple. Each 10-ounce bottle treats 10
for dry storage and articulated knees for a pounds of camo gear in only 10 minutes.
Soak 10 minutes, hang until just damp and
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nearly permanent odor-resistant shield

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ScentLok BE:1
Divergent Jacket

HME Scent Slammer Blocker Outdoors
Bag with Ozone Shield Series Drencher

that lasts up to 50 commercial-grade washings or five years. It BUCK BAITS ■ Buck Baits’ Estrus Max Lab Certified Doe In Heat
is most effective on next-to-skin layers. Learn more by visiting is a urine-based lure that simulates a mature doe in peak es-
elimishieldhunt.com. trus, creating incredible dominant-buck response. Using ATA-
approved deer urine, this product goes through an additional
Buck Lure Attractants lab test known as RT-QuIC (learn more at CWDevolution.com).
This advanced test method seeks any trace of CWD in urine and
INVENTIVE OUTDOORS ■ Inventive Outdoors’ ScentRelief is the assures game-management officials and customers that the
only in-the-field DIY attractant that has been proven effective product is 100 percent CWD free for those states requiring RT-
at providing relief for hunters and attracting whitetail deer. QuIC testing. A lab certification number is placed on each bottle
Using human urine, and the now patented process, hunters to show compliance. Doe in Heat is the company’s most popu-
can create their own urine-based attractant. ScentRelief gives lar and effective 100 percent pure doe estrous urine, packaged in
hunters all the benefits of real urine without the risk of CWD
and with the added benefit of relief when on stand. It also has
no shelf life. Using a patented urine neutralization and con-
version system, Inventive Outdoors created a true urine-based
“hybrid” deer attractant. The neutralization and conversion
process targets unwanted compounds found in urine, leaving
desired compounds behind. The system also targets uric acid
and neutralizes urine pH, prohibiting ammonia generation.
When neutralized urine is combined with the proprietary scent
additives containing synthesized natural compounds, the result
is a urine-based, CWD-free deer attractant made with real hu-
man urine. Inventive Outdoors’ attractants are not based on cer-
vid urine so there is no riskof spreading CWD, making it legal
in many states that ban real deer urine-based attractants. Deer
and other animals react naturally to ScentRelief. Learn more by
visiting inventiveoutdoors.com.

BUCK BOMB ■ Doe ‘N Estrus Bomb by Buck Bomb contains
6.65 ounces of pure, fresh doe-in-heat urine in a pressurized
bottle. Buck Bombs can be used to dispense a little as needed,
or locked open and tossed to create a cloud of buck-attracting
fog near stands. The atomized scent is equally effective when
used on scent trails, in mock scrapes or when applied to a decoy
to elevate the enticement level. Buck Bombs eliminate messy
screw-top bottles with a 180-degree ball valve that allows it to
be sprayed in short bursts—even upside down. Or, lock down
the valve and empty the contents all at once to unleash a potent
cloud of scent that can travel in excess of a quarter mile on a 3
mph breeze. Learn more by visiting buckbomb.com.

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4-ounce plastic spray bottles. Doe in Heat ElimiShield mess-free handling of the company’s
grabs big bucks’ attention and brings them Hunt X10D popular whitetail scents. Tink’s 3-ounce
beneath stands, and it’s collected and bot- Concentrate Disposable Scent Drippers are available
tled fresh to maximize estrogen content. in three of the company’s most popular
Learn more by visiting buckbaits.com. ScentRelief scents, pre-loaded with Tink’s #69 Doe-
Urine Attractant In-Rut, Tink’s Power Scrape Mock Scrape
VAPOR TRAIL SCENTS ■ My Shelia Doe- Starter and Tink’s Power Scrape Mock
N-Heat by Vapor Trail Scents includes System Scrape Finisher. These disposable drip-
natural doe urine, whitetail hunting’s Buck Bomb pers are adjustable and designed to dis-
number-one buck attractant. The Doe-In- Doe-N-Estrus pense scent consistently for up to three
Heat version makes this scent even more Urine days. They can be easily switched out as
effective during rut periods. The normal Buck Baits needed. Disposable Scent Drippers make
body temperature of a deer is 104 degrees, Estrus Max scent dispersal easy and convenient, and
but when she is in estrus her reproduc- Deer Urine the mess-free packaging is highly durable
tive parts increase in temperature to 112 to avoid accidental spills.
degrees to dispense that scent more wide- Vapor Trail
ly and ensure she is bred. Now imagine My Shelia Tink’s #69 Doe-In-Rut Fogger includes
how much scent is being released on a Doe-N-Heat the company’s signature buck lure, and
cool morning. My Shelia Doe-N-Heat is Urine the all-new delivery system allows users
formulated to mirror this event and draw to send out 100 percent pure scent with
bucks straight beneath stands. Learn an innovative Bag-On-Valve System that
more by visiting vaportrailscents.com. does not mix propellent with scent for
more realistic results. The Fogger sends
MRS. DOE PEE ■ Family-owned Mrs. Doe buck-attracting scent out on the slight-
Pee is owned and operated by hardcore est breezes for far-reaching effectiveness.
bowhunters in the business of supplying The Fogger contains 5 ounces of scent and
hunters with fresh, high-quality whitetail an adjustable spray rate, allowing users
and elk urine. Mrs. Doe Pee got its start to disperse scent in short bursts or lock it
when Judi Collora purchased a whitetail open for maximized output. Learn more
fawn for her husband, Sam Collora, to by visiting tinks.com.
use for taxidermy reference. As more deer
were added to the farm, Sam began collect- CODE BLUE ■ Code Blue Doe Estrous Gel
ing fresh urine to use while bowhunting. provides the buck-attracting power of
The fresh, preservative-free lure proved so pure doe estrous urine in a thick gel for-
effective Sam set about engineering and mula that resists evaporation, freezing or
building a stainless steel flooring sys- washing away in rain. The Gel contains
tem in his deer barn to collect urine for 100 percent pure estrous urine collected
sale. The pure, undiluted whitetail urine from a single doe in heat. It helps attract
became an instant hit with deer hunters rutting bucks while remaining effective
across North America, but as demand ex- in heat, snow and rain. The easy-to-use
ploded it was realized most dealers didn’t dauber applicator prevents human-odor
have the refrigeration capabilities to store contamination and the One Deer to One
fresh product. Sam then began working Bottle collection program guarantees ev-
with the University of Iowa Pharmaceuti- ery bottle contains urine from only one
cal Department to help develop a freeze- deer. The amber glass bottle locks in fresh-
dry process that allows urine to be stored ness and potency and is labeled with the
indefinitely on dealer shelves while deer’s unique registration number. Learn
maintaining like-fresh potency, making more by visiting codebluescents.com.
Mrs. Doe Pee products available to more
customers across the nation. Learn more WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER ■ Pro-Drag
by visiting mrsdoepee.com. Trails End #307 Combo By Wildlife Re-
search Center was released for 2021. The
TINK’S ■ New for 2021, Tink’s Disposable Pro-Drag is made with a special syn-
Scent Drippers offer easy transport and thetic felt for maximum scent absorp-
tion and dispersal, without reacting with
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Mrs. Doe Pee’s or altering the scent. The Drags include
Fresh Doe in tails that easily dip into scent bottles to
Estrus Urine avoid messes. Super Charged Trails End
#307 with Scent Reflex Technology is an
improved version of the company’s first
product. It is a highly effective pre-rut and
rut buck lure. This complex lure contains
doe urine with estrus secretions, while
also incorporating additional strong at-
traction qualities to grab a buck’s inter-
est. The Combo includes 1 fluid ounce of
Trails End #307, two Pro-Drag scent dis-
pensers and one drag rope. All WRC prod-
ucts are backed by a 100 percent money-
back guarantee. Learn more by visiting
wildlife.com.

Curiosity, Cover & Other Scents

Tink’s TINK’S ■ Tink’s, not surprisingly, also of-
Scent Drippers fers scent lures for species other than the
ever-popular white-tailed deer. One prime
& #69 example is Tink’s Cow Elk Hot Shot Mist,
Doe-In-Rut offered in 3-ounce cans. The Bag-On-Valve
System allows users to deliver 100 percent
Fogger pure elk scent down to the very last drop,
without propellent contamination. The
Code Blue mist delivery system makes it perfect for
Whitetail Doe spot-and-stalk or calling approaches. Hot
Estrous Gel Shot Mist is also offered in several other
animal scents. Another great lure offered
for an increasingly popular bowhunting
quarry is Tink’s Power Pig Sow-In-Heat
estrous scent, offered in 4-ounce bottles.
This scent is collected from sow hogs dur-
ing their estrous cycle to attract big boars,
and it includes a convenient squirt top.
Learn more by visiting tinks.com.

Wildlife BIG & J ■ Big & J Liquid Luck Attractant
Research Center Spray is a sweet-smelling lure that brings
bucks close. Liquid Luck provides a pow-
Pro-Drag erful attractant with far-reaching proper-
Trails End #307 ties and easy application. Simply spray
it on foliage or stumps, or into the air
Combo around stands. Liquid Luck was built with
weekend warriors in mind, hunters who
don’t live close to hunting properties and
don’t have the ability to keep feeders and
plots maintained. Liquid Luck boasts one
of the most powerful aromas of any at-
tractant on the market and can be easily
toted to stands far off the trail in 8-ounce
spray cans. The intense aroma attracts

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deer from long distances. Simply spray it Tink’s Elk Cow not consume the product, so it remains
on vegetation a couple feet off the ground Hot Shot Mist in place to work its magic. Learn more by
when trying to bring bucks in front of a visiting odinsinnovations.com.
stand or trail camera. Learn more by vis- Big & J
iting bigandJ.com. Liquid Luck ADVANCED HUNTING SOLUTIONS ■ Buck-
Attractant Stik’s interactive system attracts domi-
Scent Solids Spray nant bucks and encourages repeat visits.
BuckStik is an interactive rubbing and
ODIN’S INNOVATIONS ■ Odin’s Innova- Odin’s Innovations licking branch designed to place deer ex-
tions offers one of the most unique scent- Scent Pellets actly where needed throughout the hunt-
delivery systems around: biodegradable ing season. The design plays on deer’s
polymer pellets infused with powerful, & Hunter’s Kloak sense of sight, touch and smell, and it
time-release big-game attractants. The Scents taps into the natural tendency for deer to
scent pellets have a natural color and are communicate with the herd by deposit-
weather and moisture proof, emitting at- ing scent. The exclusive design includes
tractive scents for up to 30 days, even af- an integrated forehead strip for rubbing,
ter heavy rain or snow. Odin’s has gone interactive ropes, long-lasting leaves and
100 percent synthetic after the purchase a semi rigid vine that’s perfect for pre-
of Hunter’s Kloak, so these scents are le- orbital and forehead interaction. The
gal in all states. Current offerings include BuckStik also has a scent pad at its base
Doe-In-Estrus, Dominant Buck and Scrap to hold integrated gland scent. It is built
Blend (doe and buck scents in one), plus with a durable, two-piece 3/8-inch fiber-
proven Hunter’s Kloak synthetic apple and glass rod, and it sports a step stake to
acorn scents. Odin’s is open to developing make it easy to deploy and secure. Learn
additional scent options if dealers show more by visiting buckstik.com.
an interest. These scent pellets are offered
in 4-ounce packages, 12-ounce round bot- HOT TRAILS ■ Family owned and oper-
tle designed to fit in daypack water-bottle ated, Hot Trails has been manufacturing
pouches and 16-ounce larger economy its original scented hunting candles for
jugs. Just pour Odin’s scent pellets be- more than 28 years. Hot Trails hunting
neath stands or in front of trail cam- scent candles are offered in four packs
eras—anywhere hunters want animals to provide up to 20 total hours of scent
to investigate—and the pellets dispense dispersion (five hours each). Thirteen dif-
scent for up to 30 days. Animals—even ferent attracting scents are offered, in-
mice, racoons and other varmints—will cluding Doe-N-Heat and Dominate Buck

The Original targeting white-tailed deer, coyote and
BuckStik fox predator-calling scents, and scents
useful for bear and deer hunting, includ-
Hot Trails ing Apple, Earth, Corn, Acorn, Persim-
Scented Hunting Candles mon, Honey, Anise, Cinnamon, Bacon
Code and Curiosity. Scents can be used alone or
Blue combined with the company’s compact,
Scent lightweight aluminum hanging lantern,
Stalk which helps hide candle flames and bet-
ter spread scents. Learn more by visiting
Tink’s Buck Pucks hottrails.com.

JULY 2021 INSIDEARCHERY.COM CODE BLUE ■ Code Blue’s new Scent Stalks
are easy to use and deadly effective. Doe
Estrous Scent Stalks are the latest in syn-
thetic-scent-dispersal technology. The
reusable Scent Stalks are impregnated
with doe-estrous scent and last eight to
10 days. Code Blue Scent Stalks are a great
addition to any whitetail hunter’s arse-
nal. Simply hang the scent stalk from a
tree limb, or stick it into the ground in
an active or mock scrape to help lure a
buck into range. The impregnated scent
carries across great distances. Code Blue’s
Scent Stalks are also ideal for hunters on
the go. Each stalk is free of human odors
and is not diluted by moisture or freez-
ing weather. Scent Stalks begin working
immediately after removing them from
their resealable packages, and Code Blue
Synthetic blends have been scientifically
formulated to replicate the smell and per-
formance of natural deer urines. Years of
extensive research and testing demon-
strated these synthetic scents performed
like real urine, though they will not break
down over time and are legal for use in
CWD zones. Code Blue Scent Stalks come
in five-packs with hanging hooks. Learn
more by visiting codebluescents.com.

TINK’S ■ Tink’s Trophy Buck and #69 Doe-
In-Rut Pucks are mess-free, easy to deploy
and last for up to a week. The scent-infused
pucks include a molded-in cord to hang
them from a tree limb and position bucks
for a clean shot. Trophy Buck and Doe-In-
Estrous pucks use a territorial curiosity
lure and proven glandular formula, respec-
tively, including real deer urine (synthetic
versions are also offered). All Tink’s lures
have undergone RT-QulC testing for CWD.
Learn more by visiting tinks.com. IA

MARKET TRENDS BOW REPORT

APA Archery Black Mamba 33
BY PATRICK MEITIN

F rom a practical standpoint, mentarily), includes a stainless steel pin modules, includes rotating limb stops that
APA Archery bows are made secured by a thumb screw to always be on not only provide a solid rear wall at full
hand. APA cams include seven round holds draw, but also provide complete rotation
tunability through a single locking bolt. XS
for bowhunting functionality, while in the leading edges that allow partially Tune Mods also allow fine tuning to achieve
drawing the bow, inserting the Cam Lock a preferred full-draw wall, say, a “softer”
or “harder” feel. In APA Archery’s spirit of
promoting shooter independence. APA’s pin and letting down to remove tension creating user independence, hash marks
are milled into each cam flat to mark ideal
distinct reverse Carry Handle, a riser from the bowstring/buss cables. This allows buss cable orientation and provide instant
feedback should a buss cable stretch.
“bridge” situated at the front of the riser, replacing strings, peeps, inserting silencers
Draw length is controlled through bolt-
serves as a convenient handle for balanced and other routine bow tuning, without the on modules, allowing settings from 26 to
32 inches in half-in increments. The latter
carrying in the field, but as importantly need for a bow press. The APA Tool Center, is welcome news for archers with extreme
draw lengths who have largely been exclud-
serves to substantially stiffen the riser for located just below the grip area, holds an ed from many bow brands, as individual
modules provide maximum performance
increased rigidity and vibration-free shoot- integrated broadhead wrench, nock-in- and tunability at individual draw lengths.

ing. It also shifts the center of balance for- dexing tool and carbide knife sharpener to Further fine tuning is conducted through
the Micro Tune system, which is part of the
ward, providing better in-the-hand feel. touch up broadhead blades or put an edge bearing-equipped cable guard rollers. Two
knobs control buss cable tension, the red
APA has also strived to make its bows back on a field dressing knife. knob acting as a lock, and the black knob
controlling micro adjustments. Turn the
easy to maintain and service when far APA Archery’s slim risers also sport a black knob clockwise to advance the bot-
tom cam; counter clockwise to advance the
from a pro-shop. The company’s Cam Lock, Riser Fang, a hook on the upper riser edge top cam—without tools. The Micro Tune
system, when used in conjunction with XS
stored in APA’s riser Tool Center (more mo- to allow hanging bows from any handy Tune Mods, makes it easy to keep the Black
Mamba 33 in perfect shooting order.
limb. APA bows also hold an upper POV
Deadly Riser
camera-mount tap (mount sold separate-
The Black Mamba riser includes coffin-
ly), for more streamlined self-filming. shaped cutouts to mimic the head of the
deadly namesake. The sturdy platform
APA’s distinctive look, blazing speed, carries on APA’s tradition of providing its
classic Carry Handle, Tool Center, and an
sub-4-pound mass and a commitment enlarged Riser Fang to make use of larger
tree limbs. A noticeable degree of reflex is
to uncompromising customer care has included, while still allowing a forgiving 6
7/8-inch brace height. Front and rear edges
won the company an army of dedicated include flutes, increasing rigidity while
decreasing mass. The flute fore of the grip
shooters and dealers. With the velocity

dragon slain, APA more recently turned to

improving shootability and taming shot

noise. The Black Mamba 33, under dis-

cussion here, is the culmination of APA’s

goal of bowhunting perfection. The Black

Mamba 33 is a completely reconfigured

design offering enough versatility to take

The Black Mamba 33 is powered by the X1 on a competitive 3-D course or the most
dual-cam system and includes EZ Tune Mods challenging bowhunt. It is also engineered

for easier maintenance. to accommodate the longest draw lengths

and offers a finer degree of tunability in

All APA Archery bows include the integrated all areas. The Black Mamba 33 is as deadly
Tool Center and reverse Carry Handle, just a as the serpent it was named after.

couple features setting them apart.

Deadly Energy

The X1 dual-cam system is at the heart of

the Black Mamba 33 and features EZ Tune

Mods. Two-cam systems have always been

synonymous with speed, but past incarna-

tions often suffered synchronization is-

sues resulting from buss-cable stretch. The

modern string/cable industry has solved

most of those issues with more stable ma-

terials, but the XS Tune Mods already men-

tioned make micro-tuning cam timing

super easy. The X1 Cam, equipped with XS

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Specifications Arrow Speed

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– APA Archery Black Mamba 33 set at 70.0 pounds at 30 inches.

Axle-to-Axle Length 29-inch Arrows/ Shaft *Finished Kinetic Arrow
333/8 inches
100-Grain Tips gpi Arrow Wt. Energy Speed
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Brace Height
67/8 inches Victory Xtorsion 300 12.9 532 grains 94.2 ft. lbs 282.3 fps

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Mass Weight Bloodsport Evidence 300 11.7 518 grains 96.4 ft. lbs. 289.5 fps
3.9 pounds
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Easton 4mm FMJ 330 11.0 *502 grains 94.6 ft. lbs. 291.3 fps
Let-Off
80 percent –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CX Max RED SD 350 9.4 *465 grains 95.3 ft. lbs. 303.8 fps

Available Draw Lengths –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
26 to 32 inches
GT Kinetic Kaos 340 9.9 453 grains 94.8 ft. lbs. 307.0 fps
in half inch increments
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Bloodsport Justice 300 9.8 443 grains 94.0 ft. lbs. 309.1 fps
Available Draw Weights
40, 50, 60 and 70 standard, –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
80 and 90 pounds on special
Black Eagle Spartan 300 9.0 *439 grains 94.9 ft. lbs. 312.0 fps
order (add $60 to $120)
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Beman White Out 340 8.8 416 grains 95.9 ft. lbs. 322.1 fps
Available Colors
Another distinctive APA trademark is their Riser Fang for Desolve Wing, Matte Black and –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
hanging the bow from convenient branches. It was Sandstone standard; Kuiu Verde
made larger on the Black Mamba 33. 2.0 and Vias 2.0, Slate Grey, OD GT Velocity Pro 340 8.2 387 grains 96.9 ft. lbs. 335.7 fps

also provides a reference mark for hand Green and three target colors –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
placement. optional (add $80)
Black Eagle Carnivore 350 7.5 363 grains 92.0 ft. lbs. 337.8 fps
The Black Mamba riser offers plenty of ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
accessory taps. The sight window holds two –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
sets of sight taps, one towards the front MSRP
edge of the sight window, the other at the $1,159 US, base price ictory RIP XV 300 7.0 355 grains 90.6 ft. lbs. 339.0 fps
rear edge; the front taps are slightly higher
than the rear. Dual arrow-rest taps allow –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
double anchoring, or ensuring a preferred
rest brand/model bolts up without issues. Liberty Archery 320 5.9 292 grains 88.2 ft. lbs. 368.8 fps
The front stabilizer tap includes a stainless
steel insert, an additional stabilizer/V-bar –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
tap located behind the lower limb pocket.
MTM (Mass Transfer Module) sockets are Arrow speeds established using a Caldwell Shooting Supplies Chronograph G2. *Denotes steel inserts.
positioned just behind the arrow shelf and
above the sight window. The integrated FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (866) 353-7378, OR VISIT APAARCHERY.COM.
Direct Mount (wrist) Sling orifice with set
screw is located just below the grip, and an ficient energy storage and transfer as the
additional V-Bar tap is also provided here. bow is drawn and after release.
Two-piece quiver sockets with no-spin poly-
gon indents are provided. Deadly Hunter

Another tuning aid includes milled Several silencing features make the Black
marks through the sight-window/rest taps Mamba 33 hunt ready on delivery. The par-
and Carry Handle—a square-edged chan- allel-geometry Twin Flex 2 limbs and stiff-
nel marking arrow/rest level. Center shot is ening reverse Carry Handle are part of this,
also marked with a subtle milled channel. but the Black Mamba 33 also holds LimbSav-
These small additions save a lot of time dur- er BroadBand limb silencers and a NAVCOM-
ing setup. Finally, you’ll find a WDS (Weight rubber string-stop bumper. The Micro Tune,
Distribution System) disk above the bottom bearing-equipped cable guard and string
limb pocket and opposite the rest- and stop are also carried on vibration-absorbing
sight-mounting surfaces for balance carbon rods.
enhancement. A WDS tap beneath the
upper limb pocket is available if needed. I’ve now had the opportunity to shoot
The entire riser is treated to a Soft Touch a goodly portion of APA’s flagship mod-
Armor to dampen vibrations and contact els, and I must say the Black Mamba 33 is
noise, and it also insulates against cold to my latest favorite. It’s just flat pleasant to
some degree. shoot, while also providing respectable ar-
row velocities and inherent accuracy. The
The pivoting, milled-aluminum limb Black Mamba 33 is also an efficient ma-
pockets hold Twin Flex 2 Limbs, which are chine, producing relatively even kinetic
likely the narrowest solid limbs made, at energy across the span of the entire test ar-
about 1 4/16 inches wide. Twin Flex 2 tech- row lineup, heavy to lightweights. The grip
nology helps distribute energy load across is comfortable and the bow well balanced
the entire limb surface, creating more ef- at rest and especially at full draw (a stickler
of mine), making target engagement near-
ly automatic. The between-the-axle specs
of 33 3/8 inches make this a perfect fit for
those seeking more forgiveness, and espe-
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MARKET TRENDS GEAR REPORT

Buck Rub Gear Switch Nock

BY PATRICK MEITIN
B uck Rub Gear produces the kind of
archery accessories that hardcore but tion is engaged by a plunging internal
stem located at the bottom battery is ex-
hausted, but that could take
of the nock slot, clicked some time as the design provides days
practical bowhunters find appealing—stuff that into the on position by the of continuous illumination. Buck Rub
Gear owner Greg “Kaz” Kazmierski
gets the job done without breaking the bank. push of the bowstring serving dur- says they have left Switch Nocks burn-
ing for days on end to test endurance.
ing launch. It allows the LED light to The green version burns for about 72
continuous hours, and the red and or-
Examples of some of Buck Rub Gear’s remain lit in flight and after impact. ange nocks persist for about 36 contin-
uous hours. At $24.99 per three-pack,
top-selling products include the stan- This makes Switch Nocks an indis-
that is a real bargain, and of course
dard and Target Magne’ Drop Arrow pensable bowhunting tool for positive the manual switch means nocks are
easier to turn off, making them likely
Rest (which uses magnets instead of arrow tracking in flight, better indi- to last for many seasons. Dealers can
also order bulk jars of Switch Nocks
springs to ensure longer life and less cation of where an animal is hit and that retail for $7.99 per nock.

likelihood of failure), as a time-saving aid in Like other Buck Rub Gear items,
the Switch Nock is a rock-solid prod-
Raven Claw Launcher recovering arrows after uct made for serious bowhunting,
with a very fair price. Check them
(to keep arrows in place the shot. The side on/off and other Buck Rub Gear products out
by visiting the company’s website at
before and during the switch is spring loaded, buckrubgear.com. IA

shot), featherweight so it will not remain on WebXtra ■ For a closer look at the

Carbon Energy Quiver when manually activated Buck Rub Gear Switch Nock, please go to
insidearchery.com/BuckRubGearNock.
and the versatile Carbon by the external switch.

Fixation Sight. To that list of essen- Only by depressing the throat stem

tial field-proven bowhunting gear can will the nock remain lit, eliminating

now be added Buck Rub Gear’s Switch inadvertent activation and ensuring

Nock. maximum battery life.

The Switch Nock is a self-contained, The clear nocks hold color-specific

30-grain lighted nock that activates LEDs, offered in orange, red and green.

automatically upon release and al- The nock stem includes molded ridges

lows users to quickly extinguish the to promote positive arrow fit for arrows

contained LED with an external switch made to accept Easton Super, Bohning

while using nothing more than a fin- Signature or Gold Tip GT nocks with

gertip or fingernail. Nock illumina- .244- to .246-inch internal diameters.

The nock is designed

with a deeper throat

and side ball detents

to ensure a secure hold

on the bowstring serv-

ing, so no shot oppor-

tunity is missed due

to unintentional ar-

row dislodging. This

also ensures arrows

stay in place during

let-down—something

that can’t be said

of some lighted-nock

brands.

The Switch Nock is

disposable after the

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True North Treestands
BY PATRICK MEITIN

T rue North Treetsands, a.k.a. TNT, tomer experiences grounded in superior TNT’s two-person Mentor is a true
produces a treestand model to serve comfort, product longevity and, most of first, a patent-pending, two-person
any hunter’s needs, from lock-on and self- all, complete safety. hang-on-style stand anchored by the
company’s 14-ounce TNT Universal
The TNT Apprentice is just one ex- Quick Hitch “V” Bracket hanging sys-
tem and including the company’s single
climbing designs, to ladder and tower stands. ample of a treestand design that helps pin micro-position leveling stem. The
innovative Mentor holds a huge 43-by-
True North Treestands stand out from 30-inch platform and two 14-by-17-inch,
individually hinged weather-, mold-,
All are solidly made, innovative designs the competition. This is an ultra-roomy, UV- and rodent-proof Teslin seats with
backrests and a 20-inch height. For all
offering greater hunting functionality 21-foot high two-person ladder stand this, the Mentor weighs only 49 pounds.
Camo backpack straps make trans-
and backed by premium stand accesso- incorporating one of the widest arrays port into out-of-the-way spots easier.
All-steel construction makes the Men-
ries. The Orleans, Ontario, Canada, com- of features of any stand in its class. The tor dead reliable and able to stand up
to hard use, a gunmetal-grey textured
pany designs, tests and manufactures all-steel ladder design sports a triple powder coating protecting it from the
elements and rust. Setup is made fast-
TNT stands to meet the highest indus- connection system using stout oval tub- er and easier by first installing the “V”
Bracket system, and then utilizing the
try standards and ensure user-friendly, ing ladder sections to provide a rock- included TNT HOH (Hang-On Hoist, a
$49.99 value). The Mentor, as hinted,
highly comfortable and ultimately safe steady base that inspires confidence includes a micro-leveling stem sys-
tem that enables the stand to adapt to
stands made for serious elevated hunt- and ultimately leaves occupants utterly less-than-ideal trees. Seats hold padded
camouflage armrests for added long-
ing in any environment. safe. The dual flip-back Teslin seats with term comfort, and entry assist steps on
both sides of the platform were added
The fact that TNT has become a lead- backrests are made from tough water-, to help hunters make a smoother, safer
transition from climbing steps or ladder
ing archery manufacturer did not occur mold-, UV- and rodent-resistant materi- sections and onto the stand platform.
Nylon washers are installed at all pivot
by accident. The company was founded al. They offer lounge-chair-like comfort points for ensured silence. The design
accommodates trees measuring from 9
on a mission to stand as an industry and have a 20-inch height. The stand to 20 inches in diameter, and the stand
folds flat for more compact storage and
leader and innovator committed to de- includes a fully adjustable and detach- transport. All told, TNT succeeded in
their objective of designing a stand that
veloping products that make end users’ able shooting rail, double foam padded allows two hunters to share the hunt in
complete comfort and safety, while also
experiences more enjoyable and frustra- camouflage armrests and detachable taking advantage of more diverse setups
than sometimes permitted by a ladder
tion free. One only needs to look at TNT’s footrest for further all-day comfort and stand, combined with the portability
and quick setup offered by other TNT
line of Quick Hitch “V” Bracket Hang-On hunting practicality. Nylon washers

stands, industry-first true two-person at all pivot points ensure deadly-quiet

hang-on (Mentor), their superior com- assembly that won’t squeak or groan

fort ladder stands or rivet-lock hookup when customers shift to take a shot,

system self-climbing stands to see that

True North Treestands is well ahead of

the curve in treestand design.

TNT’s top-to-bottom team works

hard to maintain this leading position

within the industry, while also promot-

ing a family-style company atmosphere

where all feel proud of their work and or while simply fidgeting. Vinyl coated

the products they make—and especially “D” pins, two heavy-duty S-hook ratchet

about taking care of their consumers. mounting straps and three stabilizing

When you call True North Treestands, ratchets provide exceptional stability

you will be quickly routed to a human and further promote overall stealth. The

voice to help address your concerns and stand reaches 21 feet tall to the shoot-

take care of your every need. TNT is op- ing rail and includes a generous 43-by-

erated by hunters who are committed to 34-inch platform. This 112-pound stand

the highest standards, remaining true includes a 500-pound load rating and is

to their product design and who they compatible with trees measuring 9 to 20

are. This approach ensures positive cus- inches in diameter.

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hang-on models. The Mentor includes a 65
500-pound weight capacity.

As part of the Mentor system and all
Signature Series Hang-On models, TNT’s
remarkable Universal Quick Hitch “V”
Bracket System deserves more discus-
sion. Each Signature Series Hang-On is
provided with three of these revolution-
ary brackets, which include the neces-
sary heavy-duty ratchet assemblies for
anchoring. The system allows installa-
tion in mere seconds, without the need to
haul a heavy stand into the tree and bal-
ance its weight during initial setup. Once
the mounting bracket is secured, the
stand can be derricked into the tree and
dropped into the bracket nearly instant-
ly—providing a clear safety edge. The sys-
tem also allows hunters to use a single
treestand in several different locations—
that number limited only by the number
of brackets owned—to help play varying
winds or remain mobile as hunting con-
ditions and hotspots dictate. Leaving only
a mounting bracket in your favorite stand
site also lessens the likelihood of stand
theft. Mentor “V” Brackets include four
heavy-duty, 1.5-inch J-hook ratchet strap
assemblies providing a 3,000-pound load
capacity. Additional brackets are avail-
able as an accessory.

A safe and convenient way to access
the Mentor—or any hang-on stand for
that matter—is with TNT’s Climbing
Sticks. These include five 36-inch ladder
sections weighing just 3.5 pounds each.
These are solid, all-steel welded ladders
using double loop cam buckles for quiet
and safe installation in much less time
than required by screw-in steps, and
while also maintaining manageable and
safe step spacing. Individual sections al-
low positioning as needed to maneuver
around branches, eliminating the need to
remove natural cover around stand sites.
The five sections stack neatly for hassle-
free transport and storage. They include
a 300-pound weight limit with 11-inch
step height and width (two 5-inch steps
to each side of the 1-inch support tubing)
and function on any trees measuring

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from 9 to 20 inches in diameter. forms and comfortable Teslin seats for all- dle weight-wise, and offering the ultimate
For big-woods/backwoods whitetail day comfort at remote sites. Smaller yet, in mobility, TNT SC-1 and SC-1A self-climb-
and designed for the truly hardcore, TNT ers weigh 29 and 21 pounds, respectively,
hunters like myself, I find TNT’s lighter offers the 15-pound P1100S with all-steel and offer 22-by-30.5-inch platforms and
hang-on models more intriguing. There is construction, or the S1100A hybrid alumi- comfy mesh seats for all-day sits.
the TNT Model S1600A hybrid aluminum num/steel that weighs only 10 pounds.
and steel model weighing 15 pounds, or Both include compact 18-by-24-inch plat- Finally, the TNT Rise SC 22LS is an ex-
the 19-pound P1600S with all-steel con- forms and Teslin seats. Sitting in the mid- tremely comfortable 1.5-person ladder
struction, both holding 24-by-30-inch plat- with the added concealment and scent
control provided by 22 feet of elevation,
when measured to the shooting rail. This
extremely comfortable ladder stand was
designed with all-day sits in mind, and it
is anchored by three points of contact to
guarantee maximum stability and safe-
ty—including TNT’s rounded, pivoting tree
yoke. The Rise SC also includes TNT’s mas-
sive water-, mold-, UV-, and rodent-re-
sistant Superior Comfort Teslin seat with
backrest, flip-back footrest, flip-back/
fully adjustable camo covered padded
shooting rail and camo covered padded
armrests. The Rise is supported by an ex-
tremely strong and stable oval tube ladder
system made in three sections. All pivot
points are equipped with nylon washers
for ensured silence. Ladder joints are held
by vinyl coated “D” pins, with heavy duty
mounting ratchet and light duty stabiliz-
ing ratchet hardware ensuring unparal-
leled stability and stand silence. The plat-
form measures 23-by-29 inches, and the
seat is 20-inches high. Weight capacity is
300 pounds, and the stand is compatible
with trees measuring from 9 to 20 inches
in diameter. The Rise SC weighs 81 pounds.

All TNT stands are manufactured to
meet or exceed ASTM and the TMA (Trees-
tand Manufacturer’s Association) criteria
and come with a free four-point, full-body
safety harness. Apprentice and Mentor
double-person models are supplied with
two safety harnesses. All TNT products in-
clude a one-year limited warranty.

This is but a sampling of the rock-solid
products offered by True North Treet-
sands. The full lineup includes four ladder
stands (including the Apprentice already
discussed), six hang-ons (including the
Mentor already discussed), two climbers,
a Tower with a blind and more. Check
them out, we think you will be impressed.
Visit hunttnt.com for more details. IA

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MARKET TRENDS GEAR REPORT

Scott Archery Summit Thumb Button Release

BY PATRICK MEITIN
W hen I adopted a release aid full-
time maybe 15 years ago, I dabbled Wearing the release
on the provided

with wrist-strap/index-triggered models wrist strap with
rope connector
for a short time before taking up a T-handle/ made this hook-

thumb-activated style model. up maneuver even trickier, so off

that came. I now use the release

The design just felt right after 30-plus exclusively while on stand, since I’m

years as a dedicated finger shooter. able to hook it up to a string loop and affordable $109.99 (MSRP).
The Summit dispenses
This also alleviated some troublesome leave it hanging, ready for grab-and-
with the rear-body cocking
trigger-punching habits, and I’ve shoot action. In that regard, it tab and employs a more
straightforward “over-
never looked back. really can’t be beat, offering camming” linkage sys-
tem that offers instant activation (push
I’ve shot various T-handles the crispest, zero-creep and forward on the thumb stem) combined
with a super-crisp trigger break (pull
since that time, most recent- most precise trigger break I’ve back on the thumb stem). The knurled
thumb trigger can be adjusted along
ly embracing Scott Archery’s experienced. My only com- a slot for reach. The thumb stem can
be cocked at any desired angle. Both
Pursuit. The Pursuit is plaint is that during are locked by stainless steel screws.
Trigger travel is adjustable through a
target inspired and run-and-gun stalking single set screw. The open hook sear is
spring loaded, so after the shot it in-
includes multi-sear hunts, the Pursuit fre- stantly returns to the ready position
for the next shot.
technology that pro- quently frustrates with
The four-finger handle/body includes
vides triggering akin its tricky multi-step a straight design that proves more
comfortable in the hand than some
to a glass rod breaking. It has a fully string-loop engagement—especially swept-back designs I have shot. The
simple wrist lanyard is ideal for the
adjustable trigger position and travel when under pressure. types of hunts already outlined, keep-
ing it handy without becoming irritat-
and an ergonomic T-handle (I use it as I’ve been searching for something a ing. The lanyard is a simple rope with
sliding lock barrel to snug it into place.
a four-finger). The Pursuit requires en- little different, something a little more Overall construction (aside from the
wrist lanyard, obviously) is 100 percent
gaging a rear-body cocking tab before automatic on the hookup, something metal. The body is milled from high-
quality aluminum, and working parts
clicking the capturing sear around the specifically suited for the charging, are polished stainless steel. Learn more
by visiting scottarchery.com. IA
string loop, a somewhat tricky maneu- stalking elk hunting I enjoy each Sep-
WebXtra ■ For a closer look at
ver requiring some familiarization. tember. The Scott Archery Summit is
the Scott Summit release, please go to
that release. insidearchery.com/ScottSummit.

The Scott Summit

offers the four-finger

T-handle design and

thumb-activated trig-

gering I’ve come to de-

pend on for precision

shooting, but it also has

a simple wrist lanyard

and open-hook roller

sear with auto return

that makes engaging

a string loop as simple

as falling off an icy

log. The Summit offers

the right stuff for run-

and-gun or spot-and-

stalk hunts, at a very

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THE LATEST ON CWD

Facts & Industry Updates

Chronic wasting disease has a fa- derived from the observation that in- BY
tal effect on deer, elk, moose and fected deer were wasting away, losing DANIEL
other members of the cervid fam- weight steadily until their death. CWD ALLRED
ily. According to the Centers for wasn’t observed in wild deer until 1981,
Disease Control and Prevention, CWD but by the 1990s, cases were sprouting
has currently been detected in at least 25 up throughout northern Colorado and
U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. southern Wyoming.
Cases have also been reported in Norway,
Sweden and Finland, along with a small CWD is a type of illness that is referred
outbreak among imported deer and elk to as a transmissible spongiform en-
in South Korea. cephalopathy, or TSE. Here’s what that
medical jargon translates to:
The spread of CWD in North America ■ Transmissible: This simply means the
is a chief concern for everyone involved disease is contagious.
in the hunting and outdoor industries. ■ Spongiform: This word refers to the de-
Despite containment and prevention ef- structive effect that the disease has on an
forts, the disease continues to slowly animal’s brain. It causes damage to the
spread from infected areas. brain, leaving “sponge-like” holes.
■ Encephalopathy: This word means
But where there is a will there is a that the disease affects the brain and
way. More resources are being dedicat- nervous system.
ed to research, education and improved
containment methods. More hunters in So, in simple terms, a TSE is a conta-
affected areas are aware of the disease, gious disease that causes damage to the
and they are submitting samples from brain. Experts believe that TSEs are the
harvested animals to testing facilities so result of infectious agents called pri-
state authorities can better understand ons. Proteins are a basic building block
the scope of contamination and respond for most living organisms, and prions
accordingly. More captive deer farms are are “misfolded” proteins that cause a
tightening regulations, and more experts deadly chain reaction. The word prion
in wildlife and animal health are investi- is a combination of the words “protein”
gating potential long-term solutions. and “infection.” Unlike other infectious
agents—like viruses, bacteria, fungi and
These actions and more will be re- parasites—prions are native to the or-
quired in the continuing fight against ganism’s body. Prions damage healthy
CWD, but all parties involved are highly proteins and turn them into even more
determined and prepared for the task prions, causing an infection to worsen
at hand. CWD will not disappear over- exponentially once it has taken hold.
night, but we can work together to turn
the tide and solve this issue for future TSEs have been a notable concern
generations. since at least the 1700s, when the first
observations of scrapie in sheep were
What We Know About CWD: The Basics documented. Many experts believe that
CWD was first recognized in 1967, affect- shepherds were aware of scrapie long
ing captive mule deer at a government before this written documentation, with
research facility in northern Colorado. some hypothesizing that cultures even
The name “chronic wasting disease” is

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With hunters of all
experience levels preparing

for the season ahead, it’s
important for the community
as a whole to be aware of chronic

wasting disease (CWD) and
the recent developments

surrounding this serious illness.

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as far back as the ancient Romans knew form encephalopathy, or mad cow dis- humans (according to research and labo-
about it. Researchers identified prions ease, in the United Kingdom during the ratory testing), but that certainly does
as the driving factor behind scrapie and 80s and 90s. Mad cow disease was met not mean that hunters should consume
other TSEs in the mid 20th century, and with vigorous containment efforts, since meat from sick animals. Similar to oth-
our understanding of these diseases has humans who ate prion-contaminated er TSEs, the prions that cause CWD are
expanded greatly from there. meat could develop Creutzfeldt–Jakob centralized in the brain, spinal cord and
disease, a fatal TSE that affects people. lymph node of the animal. Prions mul-
TSEs became an even more pressing tiply from these areas and infect other
concern for the global medical commu- Unlike mad cow disease, CWD does not parts of the animal. In the later stages
nity after the outbreak of bovine spongi- seem capable of jumping from deer to of the disease, prions are shed from the
animal’s salvia, feces and urine. When a
These maps from the USGS show the slow spread of CWD through North America from 2016 to 2021. deer dies from CWD, its carcass contains
an abundance of prions—which are
mainly located in the brain, spine and
lymph node of the animal. Prions are ex-
ceptionally resilient to extreme tempera-
tures and can contaminate an environ-
ment for a long period. The lifetime of a
CWD prion is currently unknown, but the
scrapie prion is believed to endure for up
to 16 years (Note: All of these statements
are based on peer-reviewed research pa-
pers. Refer to the list of sources to see the
papers referenced).

It has been shown that a doe can pass
CWD to her offspring, but experts are
more concerned about the transmission
of CWD from adult deer to adult deer.
There is no proven explanation for exact-
ly how the disease is spreading, but there
are a few likely culprits.

One of the leading causes is likely
nose-to-nose contact between deer. Re-
search has shown that about 1 to 1.5
ounces of salvia from an infected deer is
enough to transmit the disease to anoth-
er host. This has been proven in labora-
tory settings, and there was also a case
in Texas of two CWD-infected deer that
were separated by a fence. The only con-
tact points those deer had was through
that fence line, so this suggested that
deer can spread the disease through sa-
liva and nose-to-nose contact alone.

Another leading factor behind the
spread of CWD is the prion’s long lifespan
and ability to contaminate an environ-
ment. When a large number of animals
are infected with CWD, and they are all
shedding prions in their saliva, feces and
urine, those prions can accumulate over
time and infect the landscape for many
years. The carcasses of animals that died

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THE LATEST ON CWD ContinuedfromPage72

of CWD are likely infecting the environ- Another important thing to know Here you can see misfolded proteins, aka
ment to a much larger degree. When an about CWD is its incubation time and prions, stained in red dye. These prions came
animal dies of CWD, there is an abun- range of symptoms. CWD can require from the neural tissue of a scrapie-infected
dance of prions in its brain—potentially months or years to develop. Experts be- mouse in a laboratory.
thousands of lethal doses. There is also lieve that the incubation period varies
an abundance of prions in the animal’s from two to four years on average, and rate than free-ranging animals, with
organs, muscle tissue and blood. These the youngest animal observed with the one facility reporting an infection rate
prion-filled carcasses present a major disease was 15 months old. The most of 79 percent.
problem on their own, and that problem common symptom of CWD is gradual
is worsened when they are picked apart weight loss over time. As the prions CWD’s Effects on the
and spread around by scavengers. damage the brain, animals eventually Urine-Based Scent Industry
begin to exhibit strange behaviors. They The natural urine-based scent industry
A healthy bull elk named “Heart Attack” roams appear generally confused and listless, has received an immense amount of
the open spaces of Mrs. Doe Pee’s and they lose fear of humans and other scrutiny in the wake of CWD’s spread. Af-
collection facility in southern Iowa. predators. Increased water intake, cou- ter learning that prions could be detected
pled with increased salivation and uri- in the urine of infected animals, certain
nation, has also been observed. Animals state officials outlawed the use and sale
that exhibit none of these symptoms of urine-based lures.
can still carry the disease, so hunters in
affected areas are strongly encouraged Urine-based scent manufacturers rap-
to have harvested animals tested, even idly launched an investigation to see if
if they appear healthy. their products were a source of CWD’s
spread, and it was soon determined that
Despite CWD’s continued spread, the they were not by experts in the field. For
overall nationwide occurrence of the starters, the prion levels in urine are ex-
disease is relatively low. Many states tremely low when compared to the levels
are believed to remain CWD free, and in in saliva—as well as other bodily fluids
areas where the disease is established, like blood, for that matter.
the average infection rate in free-rang-
ing deer and elk has been observed at Saliva has been proven in laboratory
about 10 percent. Higher infection rates settings to be highly infectious, and the
of 25 percent have been reported in opposite has been proven for urine. As
some highly contaminated areas. Cap- previously mentioned, it only takes about
tive deer facilities seem to have the po- 1 to 1.5 ounces of saliva to transmit the
tential to reach a much higher infection disease. Infected urine does not contain
enough prions to pass an infection on its
OK own, and it would need to contain roughly
DPP Checkmark Only 10 times more prions than it does for it
DPP and RT-QuIC Only to be as infectious as saliva. Laboratory
All Natural Lures Banned testing has shown that even when prion-
infested urine is injected directly into a
Which states allow deer urine? This map displays the legality of natural urine-based lures in U.S. deer’s brain, it is still not enough to infect
states as of May 2021. Some states still don’t allow the use of urine-based scents, while others have the animal with CWD. Furthermore, the
legalized the use of DPP-certified and RT-QuIC-tested urine. farms where leading scent manufacturers

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were collecting their urine had never The RT-QuIC test was developed by Dr. Davin Henderson, a leading CWD expert who works closely
once tested positive for CWD. These were with the RHSA. The RT-QuIC test can detect the smallest levels of prions in urine, proving that
healthy animals, and even if they were products that underwent this test are safe.
sick, their urine would not contain enough
prions to pose a major risk. animals at these facilities were healthy “The ATA was the original owner of
and their urine was not spreading CWD. the DPP, but leading manufacturers like
To further prove their innocence, The herds are closed, so there is no im- Tink’s, Wildlife Research Center and Code
urine-based scent manufacturers have portation of new live cervids. Animals Blue—to name a few—were directly in-
gone above and beyond to tighten regula- are constantly inspected and tested for volved in the formation of the program,”
tions and procedures. With help from the CWD, and facilities employ a large double said Corey Consuegra, head of market-
ATA, they established the Deer Protection fence that prevents contact with animals ing for Tink’s. “The ATA recently decided
Program (DPP) in 2016. on the outside. To date, all participating that it wanted to focus on other strate-
facilities have maintained a 100 percent gies and objectives, but it wanted the pro-
“The ATA launched the Deer Protection clean record, with zero positive cases of gram to remain active and continue to
Program in March 2016 as the threat of CWD. be successful. The RHSA is a coalition of
chronic wasting disease increased na- the industry’s leading urine-based scent
tionwide,” said Sam Burgeson, president Recently, the DPP evolved into a new manufacturers, and now we collectively
of Wildlife Research Center. “Program organization called the Responsible oversee the DPP’s regulations and imple-
participants include urine-based scent Hunting Scent Association (RHSA).
manufacturers and their suppliers who
agree to follow strict guidelines and
safeguards on their products to reduce
the risk of spreading CWD. Their efforts
and commitment help ensure the sus-
tainability of the hunting industry by
protecting the health of wild deer herds.
Today, DPP members market and sell
the vast majority of urine-based scent
products on the market. The ATA played a
critical role in unifying responsible scent
manufacturers and collectors around a
scientifically based set of standards de-
veloped with the help of wildlife agen-
cies, wildlife disease experts and indus-
try experts.”

Simply put, the tight regulations estab-
lished by the DPP further proved that the

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mentation. The objectives of the RHSA at its disposal is the revolutionary RT-Qu-

are pretty simple. We are taking all the IC test, which was specifically designed RHSA Members

standards that were developed for the to test urine for miniscule levels of prion ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

DPP, and—in fact—we are strengthening contamination. Members of the RHSA Black Widow Deer Lures

them to the best of our abilities. We will use the RT-QuIC test on every single one ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

play no role in the spread of CWD, and of their urine-based products, proving Code Blue

we will keep going above and beyond to beyond the shadow of a doubt that these ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

prove it.” natural lures are completely prion free. Conquest Scents

A powerful new tool that the RHSA has “The RT-QuIC is incredibly sensitive ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

and can determine if there Harmon Scents

are any prions present in ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

deer urine,” Consuegra said. GSM Outdoors

“This test is extremely im- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

portant to us, and we invest Indianhead Whitetails

a lot of resources to test ev- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

ery single batch of natural Indianhead Elk

urine that we bottle or pack- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

age. We are ensuring that Mrs. Doe Pee

every product we put on ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

the marketplace gives our Nationwide Scents

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erning bodies that are fight- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Our collection facilities were ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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and all the standards that ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

If a facility is within 30 miles of a confirmed CWD positive case, came with it, and now we Tink’s Hunting Products

the facility is required to have a large double fence to prevent are taking it to the next level ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

nose-to-nose contact with outside animals. by testing every single batch TT’s Buck Wild Deer Scent

of natural urine before it’s ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

distributed.” Wildlife Research Center

Looking ahead, the RHSA ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

plans to continue fostering Wyndscent

collaboration between ev- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

eryone involved in hunting Wyoming County Whitetails

and wildlife management. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

“Hunters, wildlife agen- Learn more about
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cies and the industry com- responsiblescents.com

municating and working to-

gether is really important,”

Burgeson said. “I believe

people inherently want to

do the right thing. Education

and the availability of good

information is paramount.

Stake holders—including

wildlife agencies, indus-

In addition to many other regulations, Mrs. Doe Pee’s collection try members and hunt-
facility has had a closed herd since 2002, making it a highly trust- ers—need to work together
ed source of deer and elk urine for hunters across the country. to come up with workable
solutions that everyone can

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buy into. Some of the things we need to by many stakeholders,” Sam Burgeson
do are difficult. For example, carcass said. “RT-QuIC technology is an amazing
transportation, testing and disposal re- tool, and new testing concepts are being
quirements create extra work and bur- worked on every day to add more tools
den on hunters. We need to do our best for stakeholders to track, contain and
to make it as easy as we can for the aver- fight this terrible disease. A lot of work
age hunter, while still accomplishing the is being done on live tests, testing on dif-
goal. If folks understand the importance ferent sample types to increase surveil-
and why it makes sense, they will do lance options, genetics and resistance to
their part.” the disease, and many other tools. We
are seeing involvement from the USDA,
Upon seeing the proven science behind departments of agriculture, state and
the RHSA’s practices and the RT-QuIC test, federal wildlife agencies, industry and
many states that previously banned the conservation groups, and universities
use of natural urines have allowed the across the country. There is a lot of in-
use of products that come from these safe centive for all these groups to learn and
facilities. A few states still do not allow acquire more tools to prevent, contain
the use of urine-based lures, but mem- and manage this disease, and progress
bers of the RHSA believe that will change is being made. This sort of thing doesn’t
as education becomes more abundant. get done overnight, but I am confident
we will continue to see more and more
“It’s important for folks to understand breakthroughs in the years to come.
that we are not traditional deer farmers,” Hopefully one day soon we can all get the
said Judi Collora, owner of Mrs. Doe Pee’s upper hand on CWD.”
Buck Lures. “Our farm has had a closed
herd since 2002, and we go through a SOURCES
ton of extra measures to make sure our
animals are healthy. We love our ani- “Prions in the environment: Occurrence, fate and miti-
mals, and we want to protect them. We gation,” authored by Samuel E Saunders, Shannon L
also love to hunt, and we want deer on Bartelt-Hunt and Jason C Bartz.
the outside to be healthy, too. I think as
more people look at the science and un- “Chronic Wasting Disease and Potential Transmission to
derstand everything we do, they will see Humans,” authored by Ermias D. Belay, Ryan A. Mad-
that we are putting out safe products that dox, Elizabeth S. Williams, Michael W. Miller, Pierluigi
use the power of Mother Nature. I really Gambetti and Lawrence B. Schonberger.
hope the people who pass the laws pay
close attention to the science and every- “Longitudinal Detection of Prion Shedding in Saliva and
thing we do, because I don’t think they Urine by Chronic Wasting Disease-Infected Deer by
will outlaw our products after that.” Real-Time Quaking-Induced Conversion,” authored by
Davin M. Henderson, Nathaniel D. Denkers, Clare E.
Moving Forward Hoover, Nina Garbino, Candace K. Mathiason and Ed-
When you first dip your toes into the de- ward A. Hoover.
velopments surrounding CWD, it can be
a tad frightening. CWD is a deadly and “Early detection of chronic wasting disease prions in
mysterious disease, and it seems to be urine of pre-symptomatic deer by real-time quaking-
slowly and invisibly spreading. induced conversion assay,” authored by Theodore R.
John, Hermann M. Schätzl and Sabine Gilch.
A deep dive into the science, however,
reveals that CWD is not as frightening “Chronic Wasting Disease In Cervids: Prevalence, Impact
as it initially appears. Yes, it is a serious And Management Strategies,” authored by Nelda A
problem that requires serious action, Rivera, Adam L Brandt, Jan E Novakofski and Nohra E
but our determination has overcome Mateus-Pinilla.
larger obstacles. Cutting-edge science
and raw passion are on our side, and “Chronic wasting disease management in ranched elk
with time, these factors will surely lead using rectal biopsy testing,” authored by Nicholas J.
to a solution. Haley, Davin M. Henderson, Sara Wyckoff, Joanne
Tennant, Edward A. Hoover, Dan Love, Ed Kline, Aaron
“There is a lot of research being done Lehmkuhl & Bruce Thomsen.

“Occurrence of CWD,” the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. IA

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nology and a trigger speed of less than
0.4 seconds. The R4G holds Dual Lens and
Dual Sensor Technology, capturing 16MP
daytime or 8MP nighttime images, with
the option of going up to 30MP during
daytime. The result is optimized night-
time and daytime images with less blur.
The 940NM no-glow flash matches the
dual lens/filter to keep the camera invisi-
ble, in addition to Black Gate’s own camo-
patterned case. The unit operates on 12 AA
batteries and is compatible with Class 10
U3 SD cards up to 64GB. The R4G includes
an anti-fog and waterproof rating higher
than many cameras, and it operates on
cell plans starting at $5 per month. Mod-
els for AT&T and Verizon are offered, both
backed by a two-year unconditional war-
ranty. Black Gate is a family-operated and
customer-driven company that strives to
make products customers can afford and
that are easy to set up and use. Images
are downloaded in full HD from the Black
Gate app, with customer service and app
support located in the USA. Visit black-
gatehunting.com to learn more.

BUSHNELL

CelluCORE 30 No Glow Cellular Trail Cam-
eras by Bushnell are packed with useful
features and easy to set up and use. The
CelluCORE was engineered to connect, re-
ceive and sort high quality images faster
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season after season. They capture clear videos. Users can store images and videos signed to make cellular trail cameras more
and sharp day and night photos and send locally while transmitting high-res im- affordable for hunters utilizing multiple
them right to your handheld devices, ages and 720p videos to the Covert Web units. Patented CuddeLink technology al-
while offering long battery life via 12 AA Portal and mobile app. Both models sport lows up to 24 cameras to share a single $10
lithium batteries. AT&T (A30) and Verizon a pipe-through security port, matte brown monthly plan (up to 750 images monthly,
(V30) models are offered, capturing up to housing and reinforced tripod mount. $30 monthly for unlimited images). The
30MP images and HD video with sound, One- to 10-shot turbo burst mode ensures 2020 Gen 2 firmware gave CuddeLink
with a 100-foot range and no-glow LED a thorough look, while MaXimum Silence cell users complete control over their
flash. The unit includes 3-Preset Menus Image Capture prevents spooking game. CuddeLink network. They can view and
+ Advanced Mode, 3-inch in-camera color The unit accepts SD cards up to 32GB. Data change the settings of Home and Remote
view screen and 0.2-second trigger speed. is stored on the media card and sent to cameras from any web browser using a
Customers get 30 days of free use ($15 val- the Web Portal and Wireless app. Setup handheld device. Users have remote ac-
ue), with data plans starting at $10. The is easy via the integrated 2.4-inch color cess to adjust the camera delay, time lapse
camera is compatible with SD cards up to viewing screen, which also allows you to mode, camera name, camera location
32GB. The CelluCORE 30 No Glow retails for view images/video in the field. Twelve AA number, camera mode (Remote or Repeat-
$249.99. Visit bushnell.com to learn more. batteries provide exceptional battery life, er), clear the SD card, change the cell send-
and the Covert Web Portal and +Wireless ing rate configuration and more. Cameras
COVERT SCOUTING CAMERAS App provide fast and simple setup and re- feature Cuddeback’s Power House IR Flash,
mote camera manipulation. Covert’s ex- featuring enhanced flash performance
Covert Scouting Cameras introduces the clusive wireless plans eliminate visits to for nighttime photos, including 100-foot
all-new WC30 series wireless scouting wireless retail locations and account for illumination range. CuddeLink Cell oper-
cameras. The new-for-2021 series gives a shared wireless plan for several units. ates on four D batteries, providing more
customers more for their money ($169.99 No contracts are needed and monthly, capacity than AA power. Add Cuddeback’s
MSRP) and continues Covert’s tradition of quarterly and yearly plans are offered Solar Power Bank for uninterrupted power
excellent features, faster connection and with a replenish feature to avoid overage
higher resolution in a simple-to-use for- charges. Plans start at $4.99 per month for that can run CuddeLink
mat. These cameras provide 0.2-second up to 100 images, and tiered services are cameras continuously for
offered up to an unlimited years, with camera bat-
trigger speeds, high resolution, annual subscription for teries acting as backup
long flash range (48 IR NO-Glow $239.88 per year. Visit during cloudy periods,
LEDs reaching 100 feet), compact covertscoutingcameras. and notifications issued
size (5.7-by-4.5-by-3.2 inches) com to learn more. when power is running
and exceptional battery life. The low. CuddeLink Cell is af-
camera includes a SIM card and CUDDEBACK fordable, dependable and
functions on either AT&T or Ve- a serious time saver. Visit
rizon wireless networks. The Cuddeback’s CuddeLink cuddeback.com to learn
remote-access system captures Cell cameras were de- more.
and transmits photos and

Bushnell Covert Cuddeback Stealth Cam
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STEALTH CAM colorization, tagging options and filters, SPYPOINT
and Global Gallery. Older cameras can be Link-S
Stealth Cam’s 2021 Reactor Wireless Trail updated at the company’s website. Visit Dark
Camera is easy to setup, burns less bat- stealthcam.com to learn more. Wildgame
teries, captures premium quality images Innovations
and videos, and includes exceptional MOULTRIE Encounter
performance and program customiza-
tion. The Reactor features cutting-edge New for 2021, Moultrie Mobile’s rede-
wireless data transmission technology signed Delta Cellular Trail Camera is load-
for faster image and video transfer from ed with advanced features for premium
remote locations, backed by a free Stealth performance in the field and workhorse
Cam app to download, set transmission reliability all season long. The camera
schedules, delete memory card data and delivers 32MP images and HD video with
control camera functions more easily. vivid colors day or night via invisible IR
The camera includes 26MP (adjustable flash. The Delta also provides improved
to 16, 8 or 4MP) and 1080p (adjustable to battery life over past models. The camera
720p) video recording day or night, and sports onboard GPS for theft deterrence
it is compatible with AT&T or Verizon us- and easy device location on the interac-
ers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The tive map within the Moultrie Mobile app.
Reactor includes a 100-foot detection and For all of this, the Delta retails for only
flash range via 42 940nm LEDS and a trig- $99.99. Other important features include
ger speed of 0.4 seconds, and it operates external antenna optimized for stronger
on eight AA batteries. An external jack is cellular reception, video clip transmis-
supplied for an optional SOL-PAK Battery, sion with sound, adaptive trigger sen-
sold separately. The Reactor retails for sitivity, 80-foot detection and invisible
just $199.99 and holds SD cards up to 32GB. flash range. Full HD image downloads are
available on demand, plus remote firm-
Stealth Cam also launched an all- ware updates, aim-assist LED for easy po-
new Command Pro App for 2021, pro- sitioning and a two-year warranty backed
viding seamless integration for Stealth by U.S.-based customer support. AT&T and
Verizon models are offered, with unlimit-
Cam wireless camera operation ed subscription plans available for as low
and image/video man- as $7.99 monthly and annual plans of-
agement. The Com- fered. This includes unlimited cloud stor-
mand Pro App provides age, free species recognition technology
high-resolution HD with SmartTags advanced image filtering
downloads for all new and alerts, free Interactive Maps for hunt
cameras, video mode
with previews, night

Moultrie Tactacam Muddy Spartan
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planning and property management, MUDDY OUTDOORS to watch and hear what is happening in
with new features launching soon to in- front of their camera at any time, even
clude activity charting, weather forecast Muddy upgraded the new Manifest Wire- if the camera isn’t triggered. The Spartan
and expanded species recognition. Visit less Camera for 2021, releasing a major Camera Management App allows users
moultriemobile.com to learn more. firmware update. The new update signifi- to remotely change camera settings, ac-
cantly enhances image/video quality and tivate the live stream, download pictures
TACTACAM is easy to perform. The Muddy Manifest and videos, and check the camera’s sta-
includes a QR code for fast and easy ac- tus and sharing—with notifications sent
The Reveal X Cellular Camera by Tacta- tivation and setup of the wireless system to a smartphone or tablet. The GoLive
cam is packed with advanced technolo- and data plan selection. Once set up and can capture additional images while also
gies that make using a remote-access deployed, all functions, firmware updates transmitting, for fewer delays. Spartan
camera easy and a great time saver in and cellular plan management functions provides multiple support options across
terms of time spent driving to distant can be performed remotely through the their forum, social media and support
hunting properties or hiking into hard- new Stealth Cam COMMAND App. Data lines. The GoLive is built to withstand
to-reach spots. Integrated Wi-Fi allows plans are available through Verizon and Mother Nature, and it includes simplified
the unit to connect to the Tactacam app AT&T for as low as $5 per month. Annual power switches and control buttons. The
to make quick work of setup and camera plans are offered. Manifest features in- unit is backed by a one-year warranty,
monitoring, including live-view and in- clude new Stealth Cam Command App & extended to two years with registration.
stant image capturing options. Verizon Web Interface, one free year of cloud stor- Visit spartancamera.com to learn more.
and AT&T camera models are offered to age, 16MP image capture with less than
ensure the best service in a particular re- 0.8-second trigger speed, 80-foot IR flash WILDGAME INNOVATIONS
gion. Uploads are delivered with thumb- detection range and burst mode. The unit
nail images, but with HD image capabil- retails for $179.99. Visit gomuddy.com to Wildgame Innovations’ Encounter Cellu-
ity provided. The Tactacam app allows learn more. lar Trail Camera instantly sends images
you to manage photos in individual files, to any mobile device or desktop computer
and users can choose month-to-month SPARTAN CAMERA nationwide, for only $199.99. The smart
options, without being bound to a con- app allows users to remotely monitor
tract or activation fees. Users can activate Spartan’s next-generation GoLive is a critical camera stats like signal strength,
cameras whenever they want. MSRP is $449.95 cellular camera with an industry- battery life, SD card capacity and data
only $139.99. The unit includes a color LCD leading live-streaming feature. The unit plan usage. HuntSmart also includes ad-
screen, requires less than 2 minutes to set includes fast Setup Wizard function and vanced scouting features like species rec-
up and includes some of the best battery a new GPS anti-theft feature that func- ognition, enhanced filtering capabilities
life in its class. It includes a 96-foot detec- tions even when the camera is turned and more, allowing hunters to remotely
tion range, adjustable nighttime illumi- off or has no AA batteries installed. The manage hunting properties with mini-
nation and 24MP image resolution. Visit camera is ruggedly constructed and made mal intrusion. The Encounter operates
revealcellcam.com to learn more. to be easy to set up and operate. The pow- on all cellular networks, automatically
erful live streaming feature allows users

Boss Buck Fatal Funnel Ani-Logics CRUSH The Perfect 10 Evolved Habitats 5 Card Draw
& Final Destination

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attaching to the best provider in the area, and diverse seed mix ideal for DIY white- provides attractive forage from early fall
so a cell service provider doesn’t have to tail plots. Fatal Funnel is proudly made in through early spring, providing big game
be chosen. Simply scan a QR-code, and the US, using only the best hand-selected animals with quality forage during the
the camera is operational. Encounter’s blend of four types of annual clover and early, mid and late season. Final Destina-
intuitive red/yellow/green indicator light chicory. The mix is drought tolerant and tion will keep big bucks browsing all win-
shows cellular strength at a glance. The disease resistant and developed to create ter with Boss Buck’s new sugar beet and
Encounter captures 20MP images, even lush, nutrient-dense forage fields. One turnip blend. This product is also proudly
at night, via 36 invisible black LEDs that 4-pound bag covers a ½ acre (approxi- made in the US, using only professionally
project to 60 feet. The sub-1-second trig- mately 22,000 square feet). The blend selected blends of sugar beets and turnips
ger speed ensures that more animals are
captured, and an external jack allows us-
ers to add an outside battery source or
solar panel. Every new Encounter cam-
era includes three months of free cellular
service ($30 value). The HuntSmart app
includes mapping tools, GPS Sync and
remembers specific camera locations
on a map—among other functions. Visit
wildgameinnovations.com to learn more.

SPYPOINT

SPYPOINT’s Link-S Dark uses the LTE cel-
lular network to transfer data remotely,
making it accessible through the SPY-
POINT app. The Link-S includes an inte-
grated solar panel connected to a reliable
lithium battery—a SPYPOINT exclusive—
to minimize trips to service trail cam-
eras. HIT (Hybrid Illumination Technol-
ogy) flash allows users to choose between
four flash settings to fit the needs of a
particular site. The LINK-S includes a fast
.07-second trigger speed and a 100-foot
detection range with 80-foot flash reach.
The LINK-S can be set up to capture im-
ages, multi-shot images, time lapse or
video. Verizon and AT&T models are of-
fered, so dealers can select the provider
that offers the best cell coverage in their
region. Activation is a snap, performed in
minutes without the need to visit a cel-
lular provider. Transmission plans are
managed through the SPYPOINY app, pur-
chased directly from the company. Visit
spypoint.com to learn more.

Food Plot Seed

BOSS BUCKS/GSM OUTDOORS

Boss Buck developed new attractants for
2021, including Fatal Funnel and Final
Destination. Fatal Funnel is a high-yield

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that flourish in most climates and pro- eaten again. With a deer favorite always Killer
vide essential nutrients to deer herds. growing, you’ll quickly build regular hoof Food Plots
Visit gsmoutdoors.com to learn more. traffic and a stronger overall herd. Visit Border
evolvedhabitats.com to learn more. Patrol
ANI-LOGICS Whitetail
KILLER FOOD PLOTS (KFP) Institute
Ani-Logics introduces CRUSH The Perfect Pure Attraction
10 Seeds of Science Food Plot Mix. The mix Border Patrol is a mixture of KFP Founda- & No-Plow
was tested and developed for Lee and Tif- tion, KFP Structure, KFP Winter Peas, and
fany Lakosky’s personal hunting proper- KFP Forage Soybeans. KFP Foundation Heartland
ties and includes the power couple’s 10 and Structure creates an 8- to 12-foot-tall Wildlife
favorite seed varieties. A 20-pound bag wall of cover, directs whitetail movement Rack Maker
plants a ½-acre/22,000 square feet of and provides security from predators to Extreme
ground and then offers an ultimate blend encourage more daytime movement by Chestnut Hill
for deer attraction and nutrition includ- mature whitetails. KFP Winter Peas and Outdoors
ing 10 food plot forage plants preferred by KFP Soybeans are a highly-palatable for- American
white-tailed deer. This all-in-one blend age capable of producing 20-plus percent Chickasaw
was formulated using Lee and Tiffany’s protein. The 10-pound bag plants a solid ½ Plums
30-plus years of experience planting food acre, or plants a 1 acre 8- to 10-foot-wide
plots, combined with Ani-Logics knowl- border perimeter. This blend is an annual
edge of whitetail nutrition. Besides offer- that prefers full sun, down to 8 hours per
ing superior nutrition, The Perfect 10 also day. Border Patrol grows in a variety of
provides unrivaled attraction. The variety soil types, including sandy, rocky, clay
makes The Perfect 10 a food plot mix that and loamy. Planting time is late spring
will perform all hunting season long, of- and summer (see planting instructions
fering deer herds a smorgasbord of food for more step by step planting details).
in a mix that establishes itself quickly Visit killerfoodplots.com to learn more.  
and lasts all season. The annual can be
planted in the fall. The 10-seed blend in- WHITETAIL INSTITUTE
cludes Forage Winter Wheat, Rye Grain,
Forage Oats, Winter Peas, Crimson Clover, Pure Attraction by Whitetail Institute
Ani-Crush Radish, Forage Collards, Ani- (originators of renowned Imperial White-
Crush Turnip, Ani-Crush Sugar Beets and tail Clover) is an oats, winter peas and
Rape. Visit ani-logics.com to learn more. brassicas blend suited to both early and
late seasons. Pure Attraction was scien-
EVOLVED HABITATS tifically designed to deliver a sustained,
season-long attraction in a one-two
Evolved Habitats’ 5 Card Draw includes punch of rapid growth and attraction in
a blend of 42 percent forage oats, 42 per- the early season and prolific forage avail-
cent forage wheat, 4 percent perennial ability into the late season. Whitetail Oats
white clover, 2 percent Barkant turnip are cold hardy and drought resistant, and
and 2 percent chicory. A 10-pound bag they include a high sugar content that
covers about a quarter acre, or about makes them highly palatable to deer dur-
11,000 square feet. Tilling is required and ing the early season. Oats establish them-
a bag retails for $19.99. The blend is de- selves quickly, while small
signed to provide lush, nutrient-rich for- amounts of winter peas
age through every season and is based on begin to establish them-
the success of Evolved’s popular 7 Card selves. As weather turns
Stud blend. The five-seed forage variety is colder, frost triggers en-
flexible to nearly any planting schedule, zymes in the brassicas to
including spring, summer and even fall. turn starches into sugars,
Evolved’s 5 Card Draw is highly adapt- making them sweeter and
able, diverse and highly palatable. The more attractive to deer.
forage variety annual/perennial blend is These brassicas stand up
designed to be eaten, grow back, then be well to winter weather,

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even snow, providing nutritious forage highly frost tolerant and all include dif- from 10 to 20 feet wide upon maturity.
during the roughest months and helping ferent peak attraction periods to ensure They grow well in a wide variety of USDA
bucks come out of winter in better shape. deer activity at any stage of the hunt- temperate zones and drop fruit in June to
Pure Attraction is designed for fall plant- ing season. Visit heartlandwildlife.com July. They prefer full sun. Chestnut Hill
ing and doesn’t require deep soil tillage. to learn more. also offers ultra-attractive persimmons,
Also check out the company’s Imperial in several varietals that collectively pro-
Whitetail Clover and No-Plow blends. Vis- CHESTNUT HILL OUTDOORS duce fruit over a longer period. For in-
it whitetailinstitute.com to learn more. stance, Early Drop Deer Candy Persim-
One often overlooked aspect of creat- mons bear fruit from late August through
HEARTLAND WILDLIFE INSTITUTE ing attractive whitetail habitat are mast October, grafted American Persimmons
trees, or “overhead food plots.” Chestnut last over several months in late summer
Heartland Wildlife’s Rack Maker Extreme Hill Outdoors, best known for Dunstan and early fall, and Late Drop Deer Mag-
was formulated for early fall planting, Chestnut trees, offers a huge variety of net varieties provide nutritiously irre-
providing a fall and winter food source mast trees such as apples, pears and sistible fruit in the fall. Over time, they’ll
deer will gravitate to. Rack Maker offers plums. One of the newest additions to the also form a dense thicket where deer and
excellent nutrition to promote overall deer lineup are American Chickasaw Plums, a other wildlife will feel safer while feed-
health, while also providing an ensured native species that produce an abundant ing, bedding or roosting. Persimmons
draw during hunting seasons. Rack Maker crop of soft mast that can be used to at- reach 30 to 50 feet at maturity and spread
Extreme includes a scientifically blended tract a variety of wildlife. This varietal from 20 to 35 feet wide. They produce 1- to
mix of winter oats, winter rye and forage forms shrubby thickets to create bedding 1.5-inch fruit when ripened. They prefer
soybeans, plus three varieties of brassi- cover for deer and concealment cover for full sun. Visit chestnuthilloutdoors.com
cas; a hybrid turnip, forage rape and pur- game birds. American Chickasaw plums to learn more. IA
ple-top turnips. All of these elements are grow from 10 to 25 feet high and spread

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INSIDE THE INDUSTRY INDUSTRY 5Q

Five Questions with BCY

Since its creation in 1990, BCY has been dedicated to supplying archers, bowmakers ommended. If the string continues
to show signs of wear, replace it be-
and string-makers with the most advanced bowstring material available. Today, the fore it breaks. It’s one of the lowest
cost parts of your bow.
company’s high-quality products are an industry staple, and BCY continues to raise the
How many bowstring colors do you
bar. We spoke with Ray Browne, president of BCY, to learn more. currently offer, and how do you de-
velop your unique pigments? ■ We
H ow does BCY develop its prod- that’s not in stock, and we could not have more than 50 bowstring col-
ucts? ■ There are two primary do this if it was produced offshore. ors. This requires custom machines
things that drive our product devel- to run large or small production
opment. First, we maintain close As experts in bowstring material, runs. Our color pigment is a non-
contact with the archery industry to do you see any aspects of bowstring toxic, water-based coating, which
be sure we completely understand maintenance that are misunder-
what is needed. This includes work- stood or undervalued by the aver- was customized for BCY.
ing with bow-manufacturing com- age archer? ■ We are often asked Solvent-based pigments
panies as they design their newest how long a bowstring are easier to run, but
bows. The second factor is our close will last. That’s not an the toxicity can cause
contact with the world’s top fiber easy question, because serious problems like
suppliers, which allows us to fre- there are many vari-
quently evaluate potential product ables to consider: the rashes, which is why we
improvements. number of shots dur- don’t use them.
ing a given period, draw
What benefits does U.S. manufac- weight, type of material, number of What is the company philosophy
turing provide to BCY? ■ We are a strands, type of bow, weather, etc. of BCY? ■ Our philosophy is sim-
relatively small manufacturer with We advise archers to keep an eye ple. Without customers, we cannot
a wide range of products. Manufac- on the string and look for signs of operate, so we try to give the very
turing in the USA enables us to of- wear, like fuzziness. Keep it lightly best service to all our customers,
fer this range with reasonable lead waxed, preferably with a silicone- large or small. We ensure that our
times and have control of our qual- based wax that penetrates the fi- products are the highest quality
ity. We often have to react to small bers, improving abrasion resistance they can be by carrying out regular,
orders that are needed urgently. and reducing water penetration. random testing of all fibers and fin-
We might need to make something Unwaxed bowstrings are not rec- ished bowstring material. We also
get specification certifications from
our primary material suppliers. In
the last 18 months, BCY has seen a
noticeably higher demand for our
products than the previous year.
We will keep helping these custom-
ers in need, and we hope to main-
tain our respected and important
role in the archery industry for a
long time. IA

WebXtra ■ To find out more

about BCY bowstrings, please visit

us at insidearchery.com/BCY.

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