Reality Bowhunting TV Blog

One state…One season…One awesome pile of bone! I attended an annual end-of-the season Horn Party recently in western Montana and what I saw was pretty impressive. Antelope, whiteys, muleys, elk, and various other critters killed along the way, made up one awesome single-season collection of bone.

Congrats to the guys who punched their tags this season…and blessings to ya on big bucks and bulls in 2011!

To see more pix from the Horn Party visit this site’s Trophy Gallery at http://realitybowhunting.com/blog/photo-gallery

Check out a quick flic from a couple of my hunts at the Watch Now page. Two hunts in two days…covered up with moose! I was in the Double Bull blind trying to kill a few whitey does, but there was nothing but moose hangin’ around my setup.

http://realitybowhunting.com/watch-now

The final day of bow season for deer has finally arrived bringing an end to another chapter in our ‘thru the season’ approach to bowhunting. The final day is always a bittersweet time as I look back over a long and exciting season…but look ahead to what awaits next. Countless hours have been spent in the stand, ground blind, and hoofin’ it on foot in the backcountry. In many cases, the journey alone was the reward. In other times, bone was collected and precious meat shared. So as my treestands and ground blinds once again find their place in the garage, I thank God for the moments I’ve walked with Him in wild places, chasin’ the critters that make my heart race fast. And I look on to the months ahead…looking forward to the coyotes, black bear, turkey, and ground squirrels that will soon find their way in front of my sights.
Blessings to you in 2011!

Check out two new posts that went live on the site today. One is a quick video clip on what happens in the woods when you think you’re all alone. Team member, Jim Neaves, captures a classic!

Also this week’s HeartShots piece is now live. Check ‘em out right here on the site at the Watch Now page and the HeartShots page.

Shoot Straight…God Bless

I had the opportunity to meet Sam Klement, president of Huntin’ Is Good, at last week’s ATA show in Indy. You may know Sam from the annual Country Goes Huntin’ events, or through his bow-whacked gobblers featured on Realtree’s spring turkey videos. But Sam’s latest endeavor is having what could be the greatest impact of his career. The information below is why Sam and the crew at H.I.G. started their effort to make a difference in the lives of many folks through outdoor adventure. Check these guys out at http://huntinisgood.com and be sure to support their efforts. Through their own work, as well as the many ministries and organizations they support, they will no doubt make a difference in the lives of many people.

Hunting Industry Under Attack
Tracking Down An Industry-Wide Problem. Across the United States, and for well over three decades, the population of hunters in our country has been on the decline. Since 1975 alone, the number of hunters in the field has been reduced by over one third.

Since the issue of attrition within the hunting community has only recently become a cause for serious concern, usable research is still limited. But just as writers, industry experts and retailers all speculate on the causes, we have developed our own list of suspects which have created a negative impact on the hunting culture.

Erosion Of The Family Unit. With divorce rates and single parent families on the rise, the number of Dads and Grandfathers in a position to mentor our youth, and pass on an appreciation for the hunting culture, are dwindling fast.

The Anti-Hunting Community. Highly organized, with seemingly unlimited budgets, their goal, simply put, is the elimination of the hunting industry.

The Lure Of Technology. These days, our children are “jacked-in” to video games, hunting only in Cyber Space. They’ve become masters of Wi-Fi and pixels, not the way of the woods.

Industry Fragmentation. We have evolved into a highly fragmented industry… bow hunters, turkey hunters, rifle hunters, safari hunters, duck hunters, muzzle-loaders, gator hunters, low-fence, no-fence, highfence… it’s all become a lot of nonsense!

One thing we can all agree on 100% is that:
Huntin’ Is Good®

The day is fast approaching when we all must decide a course of action, or face the reality that our industry, and the way of life it represents, may become extinct.

It’s time we draw the line! The Hunting Tradition, and its’ Way of Life, needs your help! Please wear your HIG gear soon and often. This will let other’s know, what you already know, Huntin’ Is Good!