"Both Jake and I are honored to be part of the impressive team of archery experts at Carbon Express," remarked Greg. "After several seasons of using Carbon Express® arrows I can confidently say there's no better arrow on the market today."

Greg is a world-renowned deer hunter who has made his mark by successfully killing big whitetail year after year. Greg takes you behind the hunt during each episode with tips on how to predict the next move, analyze the behavior of whitetails, and get the most out of your time in the field.

With cutting-edge segments such as: "Zooming In" (a 3-D break-down of each episode's terrain) and "From the Pages of..." (featuring chapters and excerpts from Greg's numerous and acclaimed writings), In Pursuit with Greg Miller serves not only to entertain, but also to educate and provide practical information that hunters can really use.

"In Pursuit TV is known for showcasing big bucks falling," stated Rob Eastman, President of Carbon Express. "Both Greg and Jake provide great tips, tactics, and insight that viewers can utilize in their own deer hunting practices."

Built on the patented lightweight harness system, which provides unparalleled strength and comfort when seated or standing at full draw, the Hybrid?s upper is streamlined to minimize bulk when worn over hunting clothes. The Hybrid's lower portion features six pockets, including two fleece-lined hand-warmer pockets, two security pockets and a pair of quick-access utility pockets. Smart fabrics are used to reduce the Hybrid's overall weight to only 3 pounds, while remaining durable and deadly quiet at any temperature.

The Hybrid is approved to the standards of Treestand Manufacturers Association. With three simple yet strong buckles to connect, the Hybrid is easy to put on, and there are no dangling straps or confusing weave-throughs. The Hybrid also features a built-in binocular/accessory strap system for convenience on stand. The HSS Hybrid will be available at retailers this spring for $149.95.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Danville, Alabama, Hunter Safety System is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative deer hunting gear and hunting equipment for the serious hunter. For additional information, write to: The Hunter Safety System, 8237 Danville Road, Danville, AL 35619; call toll-free 877-296-3528; or visit www.huntersafetysystem.com.

Flushing, Michigan - Carbon Express, a leader in arrow technology, innovation and precision is pleased to announce its continued relationship with Rick and Julie Kreuter, hosts of Beyond The Hunt, a show that spotlights "the experience" of hunting. Rick and Julie are honorable spokespersons of the Carbon Express Pro Staff and an integral part of hunters loyal to the Carbon Express brand.

"With a full season under our belt, Rick and I have had the opportunity to put the some of the most technically advanced precision arrows to the ultimate test," remarked Julie Kreuter. "The Mayhem™ and Pile Driver™ arrows exceeded our expectations after our very first whitetail trip of the year. They performed flawlessly. We look forward to another season with Carbon Express® arrows lining our quivers and bringing our viewers Beyond The Hunt."

"We spend countless hours in the field waiting for that distinct moment that electrifies our soul, when that trophy walks into range," stated Rick Kreuter. "I cannot afford to jeopardize any time in the field with equipment that doesn't perform true. I've relied on the kinetic energy and knock down power of my Carbon Express® Pile Driver™ Series arrows to lay my game to rest."

"Beyond The Hunt" brings a unique element to outdoor programming that sets the pace for future television shows," stated Rob Eastman, the President of Carbon Express. "The Kreuters are fine representatives of the Carbon Express brand and of our industry in general. Our premier lines of products are designed for hunters who demand superior performance and we look to people like the Kreuters to demonstrate that."

About Carbon Express®
Carbon Express®, an Eastman Outdoors Inc. brand, is the leading manufacturer of high performance carbon hunting and target arrows and arrow components for hunters and target shooters. For more information or customer service visit www.carbonexpressarrows.com, or call 800.241.4833.

X-Press Introduces Its New Pro Series Bow Press

SUPERIOR, Wisc. (January 31, 2012) Archery shop professionals know the extreme importance of using an efficient and safe bow press. X-PRESS has introduced its revolutionary new Pro Model, which is designed to work on all bows and crossbows, including those with parallel limbs.

The X-PRESS Pro Model's easy arm adjustment with Easy Slide technology allows for fast and easy transition from bow to bow. The unique red press wheels easily adjust with the Quick Spin design to fit any bow limb. The X-PRESS Pro eliminates the inching commonly experienced with other presses and parallel-limb bows. Gear-driven riser support adjustment allows the compression of bow limbs in a natural arc, reducing stress on the bow riser.

With the X-PRESS Pro, there is no timing adjustment required. The Safety Lock System hold bows securely in place during the adjustment process, while the padded shelves support the bow's risers. The X-PRESS Pro is a fully self-contained press that does not require added accessories.

The X-PRESS Pro Model is available at retailers nationwide with a suggested retail price of $1,199.99.

For detailed information on the X-PRESS Pro and the other X-PRESS products, visit the website at www.xpressbowpress.com or call 715-395-9955

"We are pleased to see Team Elk perform so well in its first season." stated Jon Bergmann, President of Big Time Entertainment. "We feel that an award for each program illustrates the broad range of capabilities and styles Big Time Entertainment can produce."

Team Elk, hosted by Brandon Bates and Cameron Hanes, was awarded Outdoor Channel's "Fan Favorite Best New Show" award. The show spotlighted an array of guests during their first season, including celebrities such as baseball Hall-of-Famer Goose Gossage, outdoor personalities Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, football legend Walt Garrison, racing champion Johnny Unser, pro bull riders Dustin Elliott and Austin Meier, along with other RMEF members, volunteers, and supporters and highlights RMEF's conservation efforts and land stewardship.

Jimmy Big Time, hosted by the one and only Jimmy "Big Time" Miller, was awarded Outdoor Channel's "Best Outtake,". The original comedy series follows the behind-the-scenes exploits and misfortunes of "Big Time," the self described father of Outdoor Television, as he and his misfit crew work to produce the world's greatest outdoor television show.

About Big Time Entertainment: Big Time Entertainment is an award winning production company with over 50 years of combined outdoor television production.

The modern repeating bolt-action rifle hasn't changed much since the introduction of the Model 98 back in 1898 by famed gunmaker Paul Mauser. One afternoon in hunting camp, 112 years after Mauser created his bolt-action design, a pair of Merkel engineers decided it was time to create the next generation of bolt-action rifle. After a lengthy collaboration, the pair came up with a design for the rifle that would ultimately become the revolutionary RX Helix--a design that is nothing short of genius.

Amazingly, while the RX Helix is a straight-pull rifle, it retains the strength and safety of a rotary bolt head with seven locking lugs, as well as a fully enclosed, hard-anodized-aluminum action housing. The RX Helix's linear motion of the bolt handle is transmitted to the bolt head at a ratio of one-to-two by way of a revolutionary transmission gearing system, providing for smooth and fast cycling without the rotational or tipping movement found on other straight-pull bolt-action rifles.

The Merkel linear-bolt-action system cycles exceptionally fast, which allows more time for aiming and accurate follow-up shots. Since the RX Helix employs a closed action, the bolt body doesn't travel outside that action, therefore the shooter can maintain cheekweld with an eye on the target as he cycles the bolt. The RX Helix's bolt handle is also exceptionally easy to manipulate for left-handed shooters, as they can maintain cheekweld while using the support hand to cycle the action.

The RX Helix features a manual cocking lever on the tang and a direct trigger system. The rifles patented linkage-driven-hammer system provides maximum ignition energy for flawless operation and added confidence when hunting dangerous game.

A true takedown rifle for exceptionally easy packing, the RX Helix can be dismantled almost effortlessly in a matter of seconds without tools for cleaning or transportation. The RX Helix has a universal action length that covers calibers from .222 Rem. to .300 Win. Mag., and changing calibers takes less than a minute with the appropriate barrel, bolt and magazine. Weaver rails are integrated into the action, and fast-acquisition iron sights with three-dot rear and one-dot front fiber-optic inserts are standard.

The RX Helix is available in a standard black configuration as well as four levels of design--Arabesque, Wild Boar, Spirit and Deluxe. An all-carbon-fiber version is also available either with or without a carbon-wrapped barrel. The RX Helix is available in a wide range of popular calibers including .222 Rem., .223 Rem., .243 Win., 6.5x55 SE, .270 Win., 7x64, .308 Win., .30-'06 Sprg., 8x57 IS, 9.3x62, 7mm Rem. Mag. and .300 Win. Mag. Barrel lengths vary according to caliber, and additional barrels, bolts and magazines are available for caliber changes. The MSRP for the standard black rifle with Grade 2 wood is $3,795.

Be sure to visit the RX Helix website at www.rx-helix.com. For more information, contact Steyr Arms at 7661 Commerce Lane, Trussville, AL 35173; call (205) 655-8299; or visit www.steyrarms.com.

Only in the woods while hunting do you fully realize that every time you pull a trigger of a gun, or release an arrow, something or someone has the potential to die. You must respect the power of the weapon that you hold in your hands at all times. Before you ever pull the trigger or release an arrow, you better be sure that you can kill that animal, cleanly and humanly. It is the understanding of a cause and effect relationship between shooting and dying that is probably the most important lesson that hunting can teach young people and adults.

In hunting, and in the goal of ultimately killing an animal, kids learn how the choices they make directly affect the things around them. For example, if you don't stay still, the deer will spook. If you shoot an animal, death can, and often will, result. If you do not wear a safety harness you can fall out of a tree and die. Most American kids today don't understand that the choices they make ultimately result in, depending on the choices made, a positive outcome or a negative outcome. Most young people today associate killing with video games, and not to the ending of a life. If you die in a video game, you can just hit the reset button; unfortunately, the woods, and life, do not work that way. Hunting teaches that you are directly responsible for the actions you take, and of the outcome of those actions. This is a very important lesson for living in today's society. The choices you make affect how things turn out, and it could be positive or it could be negative. You make the choice. Is there a better lesson that could be taught to our children? After fifteen years of teaching in a public school, I can personally attest that there is not.

Experiencing this type of power literally in your hands will give anyone a new perspective on life and on its value. Once you have killed your first animal, you begin to fully understand that hunting equals killing. To take the life of any animal must be done with great care, respect, and an understanding of why you are doing it. Are you harvesting the animal for food for your family, or food for others? Are you harvesting the animal so you can have a trophy on your wall? Can you get the animal to the butcher before the meat spoils and the kill is wasted? Will you take the time to properly field dress the animal, even though it will make you feel uncomfortable? Will you do these things out of respect for the animal? All of these scenarios force hunters young and old to make sound decisions based on the value system in which they were raised.

Defining what an ethical shot is, is not a highly debatable topic. Quite simply, an ethical shot is one in which you can easily place the arrow in the animal's vitals just behind the front leg. It is one in which you will be able to hit the heart and lungs at distance no greater than 40 to 50 yards, depending on the type of bow that you are shooting. Remember: the further your wounded animal travels, the further you are going to have to go to recover the animal, and the more difficult it becomes to find the animal all together. There are other things that must also be taken into consideration before shooting the animal; for instance, are there other animals behind the one that I am aiming at that could be wounded if my arrow passes through the first animal? Are there branches, bushes, leaves or any other obstructions in my way that could deflect or alter the course of the arrow after it has been released?

The hunt also teaches how to think critically and adapt in a variety of situations. Hunting applications change daily, sometimes hourly, and sometimes by the minute. No two hunts are ever the same. Questions such as, should I hunt from a treestand or from a ground blind? Can I stalk the animal? What direction is the wind coming from? Where should I put my stand? Should I use my call? If so, when and how often should I use it? Other decisions, like when to shoot and what to shoot, also come into play when you are hunting. These types of questions must be addressed every time you head into the woods. This type of critical thinking and analysis of the environment can easily translate from the woods to the classroom or the boardroom. It is about developing a plan and being flexible enough to change your plan when the conditions of the hunt make it necessary.

All hunters begin to have a better understanding of their environment once they begin to pursue game in it. Every great hunter I know is a "wanna-be" earth scientist. They have an understanding of meteorology and are constantly checking wind speed and its direction. They understand how barometric pressure and the phase of the moon affect the feeding cycles of the animals. They are part topographer and are adept at reading a variety of maps, allowing them to find pinch points and other optimal stand locations. A hunter is part biologist, too: one should never underestimate the importance of being able to identify which plants and trees produce food for deer. Additionally, being able to determine the age of animals and which ones to select for harvest is critical to growing bigger animals on managed properties.

A lot of hunters today have become part farmer as well. This is directly reflected the number of companies that are making land improvement equipment and other land improvement based products for four wheelers, small tractors, and side-by-sides. The number of products on today's market is simply mind-blowing. Food plots are all the rage, and every good hunter recognizes that the more they improve their big game habitat, the bigger and better animals will be able to grow and hold in a given area.

In addition, people are developing environmental plans according to the standards set forth by the Quality Deer Management Association to improve habitat and stream flow, to build ponds, and to develop marsh land to hold deer on a given property. Most people understand that in order to shoot the ten pointer of a lifetime, you have to pass on that deer when he is a six pointer. By shooting only mature animals that have reached their full development, you improve the overall quality of your deer herd.

Focus, or lack thereof, is one of the topics that seems to get more attention every year in the psychological world of this country. The number of students with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) seems to double in schools every year. Students are reportedly unable to sit still in their desks, and constantly require some sort of electronic stimulation to help them stay on task. I have personally seen kids that have been diagnosed with ADD and ADHD sit absolutely still and quiet for hours in the woods concentrating on the task at hand, all without medication, team-teachers, or electronic stimulation. For example, youngsters learn to increase their attention span by sitting for long hours in a tree stand focusing on the single goal of shooting a big game animal. Others learn to increase their focus through the endless hours of practice needed to execute the shots necessary when they are under the duress of the hunt. If a student can learn to focus on a series of tasks in the woods, than he/she can take that skill set into a classroom.

Hunting allows people to set goals for themselves and then teaches them what it will take to reach those goals. Additionally, the more time someone spends practicing and honing their skills as a shooter, the more confident they will become on the range, and, in turn, become more confident in the field. Once a student becomes more confident as a person, this will naturally spread into the classroom. Just like with anything, the more time and effort you put into something, the greater benefit you will get out of it in the end.

For me, the thrill of the hunt is the hunt itself. If I get to harvest an animal, it is a bonus. A trophy is any animal that I am able to harvest with my primitive stick and string hunting equipment. Granted, these are not the bows of Robin Hood and his merry men. Today's bows are made up of a super-strong aluminum or graphite that has been machined down from a single billet to less than four pounds and can hurl an ultra light-weight carbon arrow at the rate of 340 feet per second, but you get the idea. It is still more primitive than a rifle or shot gun.

When I was new to hunting, all I could think about was waterfowl hunting and the early goose season, but as I matured and saw my first gray hairs, I gained patience and the understanding of how to sit still for more than ten minutes. My focus then began to switch to big game. Now that I am older, I love to archery hunt for deer, elk, moose, wild hog or anything else for that matter. It is not the size of the animal: that is not important, just the opportunity to go after them. There is something magically intimate about getting inside of an animal's living room at a distance of 10 to 30 yards and putting the smack down on something that big.

The soft twang of the bow string smacking up against the a rubber stopper as the arrow is released, the crack and thump of the arrow hitting the deer moments later and passing through the animal, the anticipation of the impending secondary hunt that begins at the first drop of blood from the animal, where recovering the animal is the hardest part of the harvest itself: It is just so awesome. Archery hunting is simple by design, but complex in its execution. Today's hunters are always hunting. Pull back on a string with an arrow, aim, and let the arrow go.

Many people never seem to stop hunting, because even if they are not in a stand or sitting in a blind, they are always scouting for that next prize. They find themselves constantly glassing into the woods and fields when they are on the road, carefully analyzing the area, or they are finding time to hone their shooting skills on the range so that they may make the perfect shot under pressure.

It is an addiction that is seemingly stronger than crack cocaine. Many would say that it costs the same as a crack habit. Last year, hunters in the United States spent over seventy billon US dollars on hunting equipment. When you release your first arrow and it strikes a deer in its sweet spot, your body receives a rush of adrenaline that is so intense, you freeze that moment in time into your permanent memory bank, and your body becomes supercharged. That is a high that no drug could ever produce. Stay safe my friends and make it your goal in 2012 to introduce someone new to hunting this year.

Lessons from the Deer Woods is an excert taken from "For the Love of the Hunt" by Steve Sheetz

Memphis, Michigan - G5® Outdoors, the leading manufacturer of premium archery equipment and design is pleased to announce the addition of the Havoc™ to the wildly popular line of quality engineered broadheads. The Havoc™ is surgically designed and scientifically engineered for one purpose - to create devastation for big game.

The all-new two-blade mechanical broadhead is G5® Outdoors first mechanical head to have Swiss Steel LUTZ blades. This combination alone makes for one of the sharpest blades ever released in the broadhead market. The blades lock in using their new Posi-Lock blade retention system, which is a no o-ring, no rubber band, and no-hassle system.

The Havoc™ also has a balanced blade deployment system that allows both blades to always deploy simultaneously, ensuring bigger, and more consistent entrance holes. The new blade cartridge system allows users to change blades quickly and easily with no hassle. The new Havoc™ is available in 100 and 125 grains and comes with a practice broadhead.

Havoc™ Specs:
• German Lutz Blades
• Posi-Lock Blade Retention
• Balanced Blade Deployment
• Replaceable Blade Cartridge System
• 100 and 125 Grain Models
• No Rubber Bands or O-Rings
• 2" Cutting Diameter

"Every year we strive to produce some of the world's best hunting broadheads that assure hunters accurate flight and quick kills," stated Joel Harris, Brand Manager for G5 Outdoors. "2012 is no different, as we prepare to release one of sharpest and most lethal broadheads available in today's industry."

About G5® Outdoors
G5® Outdoors L.L.C. is a family owned business established in 2000 and backed by more than 40 years of precision manufacturing experience. G5® strives to provide superior products that are Designed to Hunt™ through precision manufacturing and innovative design. To learn more about G5® Outdoors, visit www.g5outdoors.com or call (866)456-8836.

According to Wikipedia, fraternity and sorority housing refers largely to the houses where people live and work together. In addition to serving as housing, fraternity and sorority housing may also serve to host social gatherings, meetings, and functions that benefit the community. This is also the definition of a deer camp. At night, there were social events consisting of large meals and games of poker and pinochle. Others would sit idly around and tell stories of the day's hunt and drink beer. Yet others were busy planning tomorrow's hunt. Many would question the social benefit of deer camp, but look no further than the many wives and mothers who got some quality down time once the boys headed off to deer camp with dad.

Inside the cabin, there were no college diplomas or composite pictures of the classes that had come before. Instead, the walls held antlers from deer, elk, and moose; turkey beards and spurs, and an old bear skin rug. On many of the antlers, guys would hang hats and gloves to dry from the day's hunt. There were old sofas that guys had brought home before their wives threw them out, lining the long side perimeter walls for sitting and telling stories. There was an old, wide counter top that had been converted into a table with wooden benches for eating, and in my case, doing homework. Just off the middle of the room was a large, old kitchen table where unshaven men played cards, smoked cigars, drank beer, and ate meals. On the opposite perimeter wall facing the couches was a fireplace that had a wood insert in it that heated the cabin. It was so warm inside the cabin that you had to leave the door open just to cool the place down. On the wall adjacent the kitchen hung a gun rack for storing your weapon after the day afield, although many guys just left their guns in their trucks.

As you entered the main hall, you went about ten feet before you entered the bunk area off to your right. There were two large bunk areas with military-style steel bunk beds. Each bunk had a mattress to sleep, though you had to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. By the time you hit the bed at night, you basically passed out from exhaustion anyway, so comfort was not a prime concern. There had to have been enough room to sleep 30 guys if necessary.

In the back of the bunk areas was the bathroom. It was a big bathroom with a mismatched tile floor with two fiberglass campground showers, two sinks with mirrors, and two heads. The showers were a welcome oasis after a cold day of hunting. I am not really sure why there were mirrors, as nobody shaved and everyone wore hats. There was not much to look at; that is for sure!

The centerpiece of the cabin was the kitchen. It had two large gas stoves, numerous old refrigerators, and a large table which was used for baking and not eating. One of those refrigerators was converted into a keg draft system and eventually found its way right next to the front door; the tap seemed to be open all night long. Yet somehow, no one ever appeared to have a hangover the next day.

I never remember eating at deer camp, yet I never remember being hungry either. I know we always took lunch into the woods, but I cannot recall what we ate for dinner or breakfast. I made the mistake once of asking the cook one day if he was deaf and dumb after he failed to answer my question (I had just finished listening to a Rodney Dangerfield tape and I thought I was being funny). However, nobody else got the joke, and before I got the last word out, my dad had me by the ear and I was being slung to the ground. I learned quickly not to piss off the cook, or you won't eat. Not to mention, if the cook is unhappy, everyone is unhappy. So I apologized quickly and volunteered to help out in the kitchen for the next few meals doing dishes and making pies for dessert. I quickly fell back into the good graces of everyone at camp. It was a lesson in respect to my elders that I never forgot. Not to mention that whoever cooks, whether at home or at deer camp, has unyielding power over everyone.

Today my dad belongs to the South Lebanon Hunting Camp, just down the road from Morris in the coal mining ghost town of Antrim, while it is an older building built in the 1880s, it has all the charm. It is built out of virgin growth forest pine, and covered in green asphalt shingles. When you are inside you feel at home, regardless of who you are. I recently spent my first hunting season in the new cabin. While it did not yield the results I was looking for, it reaffirm all the values that I learned as a young teen hunter in the mountains of Pennsylvania. .

Victory Archery, the leader in Carbon Technology, announced its new VAP VooDoo™, the most innovative, high performance bolt ever designed for the crossbow enthusiast.

Victory spokesman Tod Boretto made the announcement; "We are extremely proud to be able to offer the crossbow shooter the most advanced carbon bolt ever made available. The new VAP™ (Victory Armour Piercing) VooDoo Crossbow Bolt is a revolutionary, patent pending design that offers a stronger, faster bolt with unmatched accuracy and penetration."

Boretto continued; "The VAP VooDoo starts with the ultra small diameter VAP carbon shaft that features our exclusive Rail Ryder™ technology that is designed so the bolt has only two contact points on the crossbow rail. This not only ensures 95% less friction than standard bolts but allows for a greater range of fletching options including more radical helical vanes for a faster, more accurate shot. The ultra small diameter of the VAP shaft is less prone to wind deflection compared to a large diameter standard crossbow bolt. We are offering three standard lengths of 20", 22" and 24" for greater flight stability and improved accuracy. Every VAP VooDoo is outfitted with the popular AAE Max Hunter™ Vanes and our patented Penetrator Broadhead Adapter™ Insert. If you shoot a crossbow the VAP VooDoo is the only bolt you will want to shoot."

Shooters can achieve phenomenal penetration without having to increase the bow poundage. All VAP Voodoo Bolts will come with our new innovative ICE Coating for added penetration and requires 60% less pull force to remove from a target.

For more information contact:
Victory Archery
14145 Danielson St - Ste B
Poway, CA 92064
866-934-6565
858-218-2280

The revolutionary TextPac™ features a brushed tricot shell design with a clear window for manipulation of an assortment of electronic devices. Hunters can simply drop down the screen flap to use their electronic device and when done, effortlessly fold the cover back with the help of its silent magnetic closure. The TextPac™ is lined with a toasty 80-gram Thinsulate™ Insulation layer that will keep your hands balmy.

TextPac™ Specs:
• ODOR-XCHANGETM Anti-Microbial lining
• Interior media pocket
• Exterior zippered pocket on back
• Fleece elasticized cuffs
• Adjustable webbed nylon waist belt with snap closure

About Hot Shot Outdoor Apparel
Hot Shot Outdoor Apparel offers trophy gear for trophy game. Hot Shot is known for hunting hand wear and headwear for all genders and all ages.

About Jacob Ash Holdings Inc.
The leading innovative manufacturer of cold weather accessories and apparel, Jacob Ash Holdings, Inc. presents its most advanced line of products in its 82 year history. Our 2012 line includes best-selling Hot Shot line, Pro-Text Touch Gloves, and Gore Tex™ products. New for 2012 is our exclusive, patent-pending TextPac™ line. For more information about Jacob Holdings Inc., contact 1-800-245-6111 or visit http://jacobash.com/ or www.textpac.com.