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Army Surplus Stores

2009-03-30T10:52:00.001-05:00

Army Surplus Store, Military Surplus, BDU , ACU Uniforms, Combat Boots, Surplus Equipment

P&M Army Surplus Store has served Athens and Northeast Georgia for over 45 years and now we are on-line to serve you Nationwide. Get your new Digital Army Combat Uniforms (ACU) here. P&M Army Store has new gear like Altama Combat Boots, Corcoran Paratrooper Boots, TRU-SPEC military clothing, Propper, Rothco, & TRU-SPEC military clothing, K-Bar Knives, and Pointer Brand overalls. We also carry genuine surplus military clothing, camo clothing, military equipment, BDU field jackets, BDU pants, ACU digital camouflage uniforms, hunting clothes, work clothes, military boots, and military bags and back packs.

ARMY SURPLUS UNIFORMS AND MILITARY SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

P&M Army Surplus Store is primarily a US Army surplus store, supplying surplus Army uniforms, boots, hats, polypropylene underwear, web belts, Army field jackets, field jacket liners, helmets, flight suits, backpacks, army cots, surplus parachutes, and other most requested army surplus gear. Our most popular items are digital camo clothing, woodland camouflage clothing, desert camouflage clothing.

NEW MIL SPEC UNIFORMS ARMY COMBAT UNIFORMS & BATTLE DRESS UNIFORMS

P&M Army Store has new mil spec uniforms, woodland camouflage Battle Dress Uniforms( BDU), Army Combat Uniforms (ACU) in digital camouflage, shirts, jackets, parkas, pants, gloves, belts, and polypropylene thermals by Tullahoma. These uniforms are the same military uniforms worn buy our Soldiers serving in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. We carry brands you can trust like Altama Footwear, Propper, and TRU-SPEC. military uniforms, Rothco military clothing. We also carry black and urban camo uniforms, boots, gloves, t-shirts and pants for security personnel and security guards. For casual wear we have BDU shorts, t-shirts in many styles in digital camo, woodland and other camo patterns.

CAMPING EQUIPMENT, HUNTING GEAR, PAINT BALL

If you are into paintball, camping and hunting, take advantage of some of our really great deals on camo clothing, camping equipment and hunting equipment. We have new and surplus Army mil spec cots, army and commercial lensatic compasses, sleeping bags, foam sleeping pads, shovels, knives, goggles, back packs, ALICE packs, LC1 frames, canvas backpacks, helmet bags, ruck sacks, ammo packs, water cans, ammo cans, gasoline cans, holsters, cast iron cookers, skillets, dutch ovens, porcelain coffee pots, canteens, army mess kits, nylon rope and parachute cord. Just about anything you need to live comfortably in the outdoors is available, many items at lower prices than the big stores like Cabelas, Bass Pro Shop or even Wal-mart.

WORK CLOTHES, WORK BOOTS, SECURITY CLOTHING

P&M Army Store has not forgotten the working man either. We carry the some of the best work boots for the hardworking man who makes his living outside on the farm, ranch or construction site. We carry boots, gloves, jackets and cold weather clothing that won’t drain your wallet. Pointer Brand overalls in blue, hickory stripe, and woodland camo, are a working man’s best friend, providing long wear at an affordable price. Don’t forget our affordable rubber boots for those wet days on the work site. Surplus military clothing makes great work clothes with double elbow and knee protection, insulated hats and boots, all for prices that can not be matched anywhere else.

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Red Dot Site For Your 22 Pistol

2009-03-05T14:08:00.003-05:00

RedHead Ascent Red Dot Sights

Accuracy does not have to be expensive. I just put one of Bass Pro's RedHead Ascent Red Dot Sights on my Ruger MKI 22 autoloader and man was I impressed. The site was only $50 and mounts right onto a Weaver type scope mount. I put it on, took a few shots to zero it in, and was soon mowing down 50 yard targets with ease (off the bench of course). Hitting 2" targets easily at 50 yards and putting a mag full of ammo into a 3/4" hole at 25. I love this thing. Point of impact has not changed a bit in 5 trips to the range. Read Bass Pro's description below, then go get one!!

Increase your accuracy on every shot with these affordable, lightweight, compact sights. Featuring rugged, durable anodized construction for years of accurate sighting. Ideal for use on turkey guns, slug guns, handguns and airguns! Sporting a large, bright 4-MOA red dot that can be adjusted for any lighting condition with an 11-position rheostat switch. Available with a built-in (WS) Weaver®-style mount. Powered by 1 long-lasting 3V lithium battery (included). RD30/22 models have a .22 Tip-Off mount for use on rimfire rifles and airguns. Length: 3.8". Available in Matte, Silver, or AP Green Camo.

RedHead Red Dot Sights feature:
Durable anodized construction
Bright 4 MOA red dot
11-position rheostat switch for different lighting conditions
3V lithium battery included

The Old Deer Hunters Web Site

2008-12-13T21:41:00.001-05:00

Guns, Hunting, Shooting at The Old Deer Hunters

Shooting Accessory Bags

2007-04-15T07:38:00.000-05:00

Dog-gone-good, makers of high quality shooing bags and rifle rest bags, have introduced a shooting accessories bag. The bag measures appoximately 7" x 7" x 3" and has two zippered compartments with a belt loop for attaching to your belt. The bags come in green or desert camo and are made of soft quiet seude cloth.

These bags are great for a short trip to the field. Carry along ammo, compass, GPS, matches, maps or any other small items needed on a short hunt. I found that it is perfect for carrying my compact binoculars in one side pouch and my range finder in the other. It could also work well for black powder hunters to take along extra bullets and supplies, or hikers to take along small survival items and snaks.

Don Scott has another winner with this little bag. Check it out along with his great shooting bags at www.dog-gone-good.com.

Web site design and web hosting provided by CLC Web Designs.

Sportsman's Blog Ice Fishing Shack

2007-03-17T15:48:00.000-05:00

Jim Braaten's Sportsman's Blog has a lot of interesting info but I really like the the high tech Ice Fishing shack shown on his blog. Check out this and other stories from Jim Braaten. Think I might take this idea and upgrade my deer stand.
http://www.sportsmansblog.com/2007/02/not_your_typica.html

ARMY SURPLUS UNIFORMS ON-LINE

2007-02-22T19:19:00.000-05:00

P&M Army Surplus Store has launched their new web site at http://www.pmarmysurplus.com/, featuring on-line shopping for military surplus clothing, Army Combat Uniforms (ACU), Battle Dress Uniforms (BDU), Combat Boots, and other US Army Surplus equipment. P&M Army Surplus store has served Athens, Georgia and the surrounding North Georgia area for over 45 years, and now their outstanding service is available nation wide.The web site has hard to find items like the new digital camo ACU Army Combat Uniforms now worn by US Army Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, BDU Battle Dress Uniforms, and the new side zipper Altama desert combat boots and Corcoran paratrooper boots. The new ACU digital combat uniforms meet Army Mil Spec specifications and are suitable for Army National Guard, Army Reserve, and Regular Army personnel requirements. P&M Army Surplus Store also has Army Field Jackets, LC1 Alice Backpacks, sleeping bags, cots, and other Army field equipment. Campers, hikers and students can find all types of backpacks, hiking boots, shorts, shirts, hats and survival gear for any type of outdoor activity. University of Georgia students who frequent the store find a great selection of canvas bags for laptop computers, book bags, backpacks and casual wear.Stop by the P&M Army Surplus Store on Prince Avenue in Athens, Georgia or visit their web site at http://www.pmarmysurplus.com/ . Get driving directions from the web site.
Web site consulting, development, and hosting for P&M Army Store by CLC Web Designs, http://www.clcweb.com/, of Watkinsville, Georgia.

Leupold Century Limited Edition Riflescope

2007-01-27T23:09:00.000-05:00

It's a step back in time, and a step into the future of hunting optics. It's the Leupold Golden Ring Century Limited Edition riflescope, built in honor of Leupold's first 100 years. Leupold will build these scopes for one year only, then cease production forever...each will receive a unique serial number, bound to make them highly collectible. The disign takes a page from Leupold's earlier days, but with many modern high-performance features: Leupold's standard multi-coat lens system for exceptional brightness, clarity, and contrast in all condition; Second Generation waterproofing with an Argon/Krpton gas blend; 1/4 MOA click windage and elevation adjustments; the Leupold "L" medallion in 24k gold on the turret; gloss black anodized finish; the now famous Long Range Duplex reticle; and more. Packaged ina commemorative 100th anniverary tin with a collectible, Leupold 100th anniversary fixed-blade hunting knife by CRKT and a Leupold commemorative brass coin. Designed by Russ Kommer, the knife features a hollow ground drop point blade of German 4116 Steel, exclusive mosaic pins, and handles of fine Turkish Circassian walnut.

Chester Cupp, Georgia

2006-11-13T08:46:00.000-05:00

David Dye Has Great Montana Trip

2006-11-15T16:35:00.000-05:00

David Dye just got back from a great trip to Montana where he bagged a really nice Elk and Whitetail. Check out the war paint! David runs SLABCO in Elberton, GA. www.slabcomg.com

Douglas Graham's Drop Tine, Georgia

2006-11-13T08:55:00.000-05:00

Georgia Wine Country, South Carolina Flowers

2006-06-15T15:39:00.000-05:00

Taste a Perfect Day In Georgia. The Winegrowers Association of Georgia is your guide to touring and tasting Georgia's vineyards and wineries. Experience the beauty of our vineyards and taste the quality of our Georgia wines as you travel along the Georgia Wine Highway in beautiful northeast Georgia. This site provides a listing of wine festivals and wine events and a direct link to member winery and vineyard websites. Also, find great lodging, dining and shopping opportunities with partner businesses along the Georgia Wine Highway. http://www.georgiawine.com

Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery is a small family farm situated on a hundred and eighty acres in the heart of the Frogtown District in historic Lumpkin County, Georgia. Located eight miles northeast of the site of the first major US gold rush, Dahlonega, the farm's name was inspired by the property's spectacular view of Lumpkin County's Three Sisters Mountain. While no one knows the origin of the name of Three Sisters Mountain, local residents refer to its three distinctive peaks as Wild Cat, McBrayer, and Rattlesnake. Established in 1996 and bonded in 2000, Three Sisters Vineyards holds the distinction of being "Dahlonega's First Family Farm Winery." http://threesistersvineyards.com

Tiger Mountain Vineyards is nestled on a hillside high up in Rabun County, on the rocky, sunny slopes of the North Georgia mountains. Our vineyard is small, the vines individually tended and the grapes hand-picked for quality. Our red wines are barrel-aged 12 to 24 months. Visit the vineyards and enjoy barrel-room tastings! www.tigerwine.com

We at Frogtown want to welcome you to our home on the web. This web site means a lot to us because it gives us a chance to explain what makes our vineyards and winery so special. We hope you'll come and discover what so many others have already found out Frogtown Cellars is the destination winery for premium wines and event functions in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. www.frogtownwine.com

Crane Creek Vineyards sits high in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. The microclimate, a combination of warm, dry summer days, cool mountain nights and well-drained mineral soils allows us to cultivate grapes that produce complex wines with fresh, assertive aromas and concentrated flavors. The vineyard is located just three miles north of the quaint college town of Young Harris at the top of the Georgia Wine Highway, in the shadow of Brasstown Bald, the state's highest point. Less than two hours from Atlanta - yet a world away. www.cranecreekvinyards.com

Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, just 40 minutes north of Atlanta but a world away from the bustling city is Château Élan Winery & Resort. Here on 3,500 acres, French provincial and Southern hospitality combine to produce a superb leisure resort . http://www.chateauelan.com/

For over 20 years, Georgia's Premier Winery, The Georgia Winery, has been producing award winning wines that capture the fresh flavor of the fruit. This unique fresh fruity flavor of our wines serves as our mark of distinction and delights the taste buds of our customers from across the nation. http://georgiawines.com

Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery offers a unique setting for special events in Dahlonega, Georgia. Located just 5 miles north of the historic town square, Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery represents a 25-acre family-owned wine growing estate. Overlooking the pastoral hillside vineyards of Wolf Mountain, the Winery offers a beautiful, unique venue for your business and social entertaining. We specialize in Vineyard Weddings and Receptions for up to 200 people, Private Corporate Parties and intimate Cask Room Wild Game and Gourmet Dinners. Wolf Mountian is truly a "Gem" in North Georgia's Wine Country. http://wolfmountainvineyards.com

2006 South Carolina Festival of Flowers

Presented by the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, the 2006 Festival of Flowers will be held on the second, third and fourth weekends of June. For more about entering any event as a participant or attending any event, contact the South Carolina Festival of Flowers at the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 980, Greenwood, South Carolina, 29648, or call (864)223-8411. Your comments are appreciated.
Special appreciation goes out to the hundreds of volunteers who have been working for months to make this thirty-ninth edition a festival in which there is something for everyone.

Celebrate the beginning of summer and enjoy traditional Southern Hospitality at the 2006 South Carolina Festival of Flowers in beautiful Greenwood, South Carolina. Named one of Southeast Tourism Society's top 20 Events in June 2005 and also one of the top 100 events in North America by the American Bus Association for 2001 and 1996, this festival marks its Thirty-ninth Anniversary and will be blooming as never before. This year's theme is "A Perennial Favorite."

The third weekend of June will prove to be most entertaining for all ages. The Park Seed Company's famous Trial Gardens, featuring over 1,000 varieties of annuals, perennials and vegetables, will be open to the public on Flower Day, June 17. Enjoy other festival activities such as soulful jazz, boisterous bluegrass and traditional beach music. View the works of South Carolina's top artists and craftsmen at the Festival Art Show and Craftsmen's Fair. Dance to beach music or round and square dance - whatever your pleasure.

There's much more!!! Something for everyone at the 2006 South Carolina Festival of Flowers.
Make plans to visit today and bring a friend!

Shooting bags and rifle rests, by "dog-gone-good"

2006-05-13T22:36:00.000-05:00

Shooting bags and rifle rests, by "dog-gone-good": If you are looking for the best shooting bag rifle rest on the market, this is it. I have been using these for six years and they are the best. For the range or in the field, they can not be beat. The ustomer service at dog-gone-good is the best you will find anywhere. Don Scott makes sure every bag is superior quality and you will not be dissapointed. As a shooter and hunter, he was unsatisfied with the quality and design of conventional shooting rests. After years of redesign and field testing, he developed what I think is the best shooting rest available today.

The bags are made with premium quality leather and Cordura nylon and are guaranteed for life. The design of the bench bag is rock steady and grips the rifle forend like a soft vice for stability and accuracy. They are heavy enough for steady support, yet light enough for easy transport and setup. Your expensive custom rifle stock is cradled in a suede glove, with no metal or screws that could scratch or mar the finish of your prize gun. Use it any where--at the range, from the deer stand, or even on the hood of your new truck. Steady as a rock and as gentle as your mother's hands. They're "dog-gone-good".

Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division - Georgia Deer Harvest Summaries

2006-05-13T08:40:00.000-05:00

Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division - Georgia Deer Harvest Summaries: "Georgia Deer Harvest Summaries
Deer Harvest Summary for 2003-2004
Archery Harvest (including crossbow)*
Almost thirty-seven percent (37%) of deer hunters hunted with archery equipment. Twenty-nine percent (29%) of these were succesful in harvesting a deer. It took the average archery deer hunter about 24 days to harvest a deer and the average archery deer hunter spent 13 days hunting deer. Does made up about 74% of the archery deer harvest. The table belows provides additional information.
Archery Deer Hunters 111,682
Archery Buck Harvest 15,300
Archery Doe Harvest42,300
Total Archery Harvest57,600
Average Deer/Hunter 0.5

* Number of hunters using a crossbow - 22,136;
Crossbow harvest - 10,313 (22% of archery harvest; 3% of total harvest)
Muzzleloader Harvest
Almost twenty-three percent (23%) of deer hunters hunted with muzzleloading firearms. Slightly more than 1 out of every 5 muzzleloader hunters were succesful in harvesting a deer (21%). It took the average muzzleloader hunter almost 14 days to harvest a deer and the average muzzleoader hunter spent 5 days hunting deer with a muzzleloader. Does made up about 73% of the muzzleloading firearm deer harvest. The table belows provides additional information.
Muzzleloader Hunters 69,078
Muzzleloader Buck Harvest 6,000
Muzzleloader Doe Harvest16,300
Total Muzzleloader Harvest22,300
Average Deer/Hunter 0.3

Modern Firearms Harvest
Ninety-five percent (95%) of deer hunters hunted with modern firearms. Fifty-six percent (56%) were successful in harvesting a deer. It took the average firearm deer hunter about 13 days to harvest a deer and the average firearm deer hunter spent 18 days hunting deer. Does made up almost 61% of the modern firearm deer harvest. The table belows provides additional information.

Modern Firearm Hunters 289,703

Modern Firearm Buck Harvest 158,000

Modern Firearm Doe Harvest 246,100

Total Modern Firearm Harvest 404,100

Average Deer/Hunter 1.4

Statewide Summary
There were 304,310 deer hunters that hunted deer in 2003-2004. This was a 8.7% increase in deer hunters from 2002-2003. About 80% or 243,215 were licensed resident deer hunters. Almost 10% or 30,207 were honorary deer hunters and about 10% or 30,888 were non-resident deer hunters. Fifty-nine percent (59%) of deer hunters were successful in harvesting a deer. The average deer hunter hunted 21 days and it took the average deer hunter about 13 days to harvest a deer. Does made up close to 61% of the total deer harvest.

Total Deer Hunters 304,310

Total Buck Harvest 188,000
Total Doe Harvest 296,000
Total Deer Harvest 484,000

Average Deer/Hunter 1.6

Are you a real cowboy?

2006-05-13T08:31:00.000-05:00

An old cowboy sat down at the Starbucks and ordered a cup of coffee. As he sat sipping his coffee, a young woman sat down next to him. She turned to the cowboy and asked, "Are you a real cowboy?"

He replied, "Well, I've spent my whole life breaking colts, working cows, going to rodeos, fixing fences, pulling calves, bailing hay, doctoring calves, cleaning my barn, fixing flats, working on tractors, and feeding my dogs, so I guess I am a cowboy."

She said, "I'm a lesbian. I spend my whole day thinking about women. As soon as I get up in the morning, I think about women. When I shower, I think about women. When I watch TV, I think about women. I even think about women
when I eat. It seems that everything makes me think of women."

The two sat sipping in silence. A little while later, a man sat down on the other side of the old cowboy and asked, "Are you a real cowboy?"

He replied, "I always thought I was, but I just found out that I'm a lesbian."

Hornady

2006-03-15T21:14:00.000-05:00

Hornady: "All Other Lever Loads are Pointless!
LEVERevolutionTM is the most exciting thing to ever happen to lever gun ammunition. Hornady, the leader in ballistic technology, brings you an innovation in ammunition performance featuring state of the industry elastomer Flex TipTM Technology that is SAFE in your tubular magazine. Its higher ballistic coefficient delivers dramatically flatter trajectories for fantastic downrange energy increases and amazing bullet expansion at all ranges. It truly is an evolution in lever gun ammunition!
Up to 250 feet per second faster muzzle velocity than conventional lever gun loads.
Exceptional accuracy and overwhelming downrange terminal performance.
Patent Pending EvolutionTM bullet featuring Flex TipTM Technology.
Up to 40% more energy than traditional flat point loads. "

Welcome to Aquarium Creations -- Top Quality in Aquarium Maintenance & Installation.

2006-03-08T18:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Aquarium Creations -- Top Quality in Aquarium Maintenance & Installation.: "Aquarium Creations is is the coolest web site I have seen in a long time. Check it out!!

Definition of Acceleration.

2006-03-07T20:12:00.000-05:00

* One Top Fuel dragster 500 cubic inch Hemi engine makes more horsepower than the first 4 rows of NASCARS at the Daytona 500.

* Under full throttle, a dragster engine consumes 1-1/2 gallons of nitro methane per second; a fully loaded 747 consumes jet fuel at the same rate with 25% less energy being produced.

* A stock Dodge Hemi V8 engine cannot produce enough power to drive the dragster's supercharger.

* With 3,000 CFM of air being rammed in by the supercharger on overdrive, the fuel mixture is compressed into a near-solid form before ignition.
Cylinders run on the verge of hydraulic lock at full throttle.

* At the stoichiometric (stoichiometry: methodology and technology by which
quantities of reactants and products in chemical reactions are determined)
1.7:1 air/fuel mixture for nitro methane, the flame front temperature measures 7,050 deg F.

* Nitro methane burns yellow. The spectacular white flame seen above the stacks at night is raw burning hydrogen, dissociated from atmospheric water vapor by the searing exhaust gases.

* Dual magnetos supply 44 amps to each spark plug. This is the output of an arc welder in each cylinder.

* Spark plug electrodes are totally consumed during a pass. After halfway, the engine is dieseling from compression, plus the glow of exhaust valves at 1,400 degrees F. The engine can only be shut down by cutting the fuel flow.

* If spark momentarily fails early in the run, unburned nitro builds up in the affected cylinders and then explodes with sufficient force to blow cylinder
heads off the block in pieces or split the block in half.

* In order to exceed 300 mph in 4.5 seconds, dragsters must accelerate an average of over 4G's. In order to reach 200 mph (well before half-track), the launch acceleration approaches 8G's.

* Dragsters reach over 300 miles per hour before you have completed reading this sentence.

* Top Fuel engines turn approximately 540 revolutions from light to light!

* Including the burnout, the engine must only survive
900 revolutions under load.

* The redline is actually quite high at 9,500 rpm.

* Assuming all the equipment is paid off, the crew worked for free, and for once NOTHING BLOWS UP, each run costs an estimated $1,000.00 per second.

* The current Top Fuel dragster elapsed time record is 4.441 seconds for
the quarter mile (10/05/03, Tony Schumacher). The top speed record is
333.00 mph. (533 km/h) as measured over the last 66' of the run
(09/28/03 Doug Kalitta).
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Putting all of this into perspective:
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You are driving the average $140,000 Lingenfelter "twin-turbo" powered Corvette Z06. Over a mile up the road, a Top Fuel dragster is staged and ready to launch down a quarter mile strip as you pass. You have the advantage of a flying start. You run the 'Vette hard up through the gears and blast across the starting line and past the dragster at an honest 200 mph. The 'tree' goes green for both of you at that moment.
The dragster launches and starts after you. You keep your foot down
hard, but you hear an incredibly brutal whine that sears your eardrums
and within 3 seconds, the dragster catches and passes you. He beats you to the finish line, a quarter mile away from where you just passed him.
Think about it, from a standing start, the dragster had spotted you 200 mph and not only caught, but nearly blasted you off the road when he passed you within a mere 1,320 foot long race course.
... and that my friend, is ACCELERATION!

GON Hunting

2006-03-04T12:37:00.000-05:00

GON Hunting: "Stalking For Squirrels
By Brad Bailey
Just after daylight on December 14, Leonard Hampton and I were stalking squirrels on his Oglethorpe County hunting lease. We were following a small drain through big hardwoods hoping to see or hear a squirrel � and it didn�t take long. We heard the scrape of squirrel claws on bark and saw two gray squirrels chasing each other on a big tree. The two squirrels spiraling up and then down the side of a big pine tree were apparently oblivious to the two of us only 50 feet away.

Leonard braced his pump-action .22 against a tree and waited for a shot. And when one of the squirrels stopped momentarily to stare in our direction, the .22 fired and the squirrel tumbled.

Leonard Hampton, 74, lives in Watkinsville. He is both a self-employed forestry consultant and an accomplished squirrel hunter. After more than 65 years of hunting squirrels he still loves spending time chasing bushytails. He has been hunting squirrels ever since his father gave him a Remington single-shot .22 rifle with iron sights when he was a 9-year-old kid. During January he stalks for squirrels, trying to locate concentrations of squirrels near den trees. It is a technique that has proven very effective when the leaves are down and the weather is cold.

Today most of Leonard�s hunting is done with a .22 rifle, and he has a unique squirrel gun. It is a Winchester Model 61 pump that he bought in 1954 while he was stationed in Korea during a stint with the Army. He shoots hollow point, long-rifle shells, and the gun is deadly accurate with a Weaver four-power scope."

Georgia Outdoor News - GON Home Page

2006-03-04T12:34:00.000-05:00

Georgia Outdoor News - GON Home Page: "Baiting Bill Won't Be Debated At Capitol This Week
HB 1285, the bill which would make it legal to hunt deer over a feeder in an area south of and including Heard, Troup, Meriwether, Pike, Lamar, Monroe, Jones, Baldwin, Washington, Glascock, Jefferson and Burke counties, will not see a debate on the floor of the Georgia House of Representatives this week. The bill is on the 'consideration calendar,' but it must be put on the Rules calendar before it is debated by lawmakers. If it were let out of the Rules committee, it would be up for debate the next legislative day. With the legislature out of session on Friday, the earliest HB 1285 could reach the House floor is Monday, March 6.

The bill passed out of the House Game, Fish & Parks Committee last week with no recommendation. Committee members were split almost evenly on whether they supported the bill, but all agreed that baiting should receive a vote on the floor of the House of Representatives.

Monday, March 6, will be day 26 of the 40-day legislative session. By law, a bill must pass out of the chamber in which it originates by the end of the 33rd day to have a chance at becoming a law. For instance, if HB 1285 passes the House by the end of the 33rd legislative day, the bill will move to the Senate for debate and possibly a vote."

Autoblog

2006-03-04T12:26:00.000-05:00

Autoblog: "Dr. Phil to divorce self from supercar addiction at Barrett-Jackson clinic
Posted Mar 3rd 2006 9:00AM by Chris Paukert
Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertibles, Coupes, Sports/GTs

Being America's most popular shrink apparently doesn't mean you're immune to youthful indiscretions. Just ask Dr. Phil McGraw, who has partnered with auction-house Barrett-Jackson to clear his conscience-- and his garage, of two supercars.
The outspoken doc�s 2002 Ferrari 360 Spider and 2001 Gemballa Porsche 911 Turbo strike us as remarkably indulgent whips for a someone who comes off as pretty buttoned-up, but then again, perhaps that�s why he�s selling them. Regardless of rationale, the pair are set to go under the hammer at Barrett-Jackson's fourth-annual Collector Car event beginning March 30 in Palm Beach, Florida."

Autoblog

2006-03-04T12:24:00.000-05:00

Autoblog: "Geneva Motor Show: Alfa Romeo Diva attracts attention
Posted Mar 4th 2006 12:00PM by John Neff
Filed under: Concept Cars, Sports/GTs, Geneva Motor Show

We posted prior to the Geneva Motor Show on an Alfa Romeo-based concept designed by students from the Espera Sbarro school of design in . The concept that showed up in Geneva is dubbed the �Diva� and attracted more attention than a Diana Ross mug shot. While the Diva carries styling cues from Alfa of old, it has a decidedly F1-esque nose that manages to integrate Alfa�s trademark face. Not much is known about the gull-winged concept except that it midengined and based on a heavily modified 157 chassis. Looking back to our previous post it�s apparent that the pre-show sketch we found was way off the mark."

New Study Questions Popularity of Mobile TV and Music - The Wireless Report

2006-03-04T12:22:00.000-05:00

New Study Questions Popularity of Mobile TV and Music - The Wireless Report: "New Study Questions Popularity of Mobile TV and Music
Posted Mar 4th 2006 10:47AM by Brian White
Filed under: Cellular, Business
Well, something we've talked about before here is that the 'hype' surrounding wireless TV and music services that are, right now, expensive novelties more than must-have services for the mass wireless public. Are we ready to speand another $15 to $30 a month for mobile TV and music downloads? This study says a resounding 'no'. But, should the carriers be targeting the mass cellular public for these services? Recent MVNOs such as Amp'd and Helio seem to be targeting the right demographic - but can they afford it?

The thing about this RBC Capital Markets study is that it did not heavily count the age group that makes up most of the 'early adopter' group of cutting-edge mobile services, so the 75% that said they 'had no interest in mobile TV' are really not the target market for these services in most cases anyway. However, the under-24 age group is probably the least-capable of financially purchasing most of these high-end services at their current cost - so are the carriers missing the mark by trying to get young'ens to try and uptake all this visual and audible mobile candy? If they don't soon start recouping the billions spent on 3G networks, investors may be asking the same question."

Receipe

2006-03-04T08:13:00.000-05:00

Receipe: "Appalachian Whitetail Association Recipe Of The Month
SALT FORK DEER CAMP SPECIAL
Brown 2 pounds of ground beef or venison in a skillet and drain.
Mix together in a large bowl and stir:
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can chicken and rice soup
2 (15 oz) cans of Ranch Style Texas Beans or 1 (28 oz) can Bush�s Bold and Spicy Baked Beans.
2 (10oz) cans Rotel Tomatoes with green chilies
1 (4oz) can chopped green chilies
1 (16oz) bottle of Ortega medium (or hot) taco sauce
* Can be made extra spicy
Stir mixture into the ground beef or venison.
Grated Cheese�Mexican four cheese mix, or mixture of Monterey Jack & Cheddar (The more, the better. Use at least 16 ounces.)
� bag (13 � oz bag) plain Tostitos chips
� bag (13 � oz bag) Tostitos with a hint of lime chips
(or just use one 13 � oz bag of plain chips, if you wish)
In a large (13 x 9 x 2) baking dish put in chips to cover the bottom well. Break them up and push some to sides.
Layer the following on the bed of chips:
1) � mixed ingredients
2) � of cheese
3) � mixed ingredients
4) Cover with remainder of cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
* For extra hot add � cup of Pace Hot Salsa"

Texas Hunting Tips & Adventures

2006-03-04T08:06:00.000-05:00

Texas Hunting Tips & Adventures: "
Dreaming of that big trophy Buck! Here's a few tips that may help that dream become a reality. Mature bucks are less active than other deer. A buck that's lived 5 years or longer has learned to conserve critical energy, and he's also learned to avoid humans. To get a shot at a big buck, you may have to hunt at odd times (during the middle of the day) and in odd places, where deer seldom encounter humans. Use Enough Gun - A trophy buck is a much larger and tougher animal to drop than an immature buck or a doe. Many trophy whitetails are shot each year with light rifles and bullets designed for varmints. A hunter should never select a rifle that recoils so fiercely that he dreads squeezing the trigger. On the other hand, he should select enough gun to humanely dispatch his quarry under less-than-ideal circumstances. When you finally get a shot at the buck of a lifetime, that animal probably won't be standing broadside at 50 yards. Most trophy whitetail veterans prefer a rifle that handles a well-made bullet weighing at least 130 grains. If recoil is a factor, install a premium recoil pad or even a muzzle brake that reduces perceived recoil by as much as 60 percent. The drawback to the muzzle brake is increased muzzle blast. Hearing protection should be worn whenever a firearm is discharged. Know Your Firearm - Whether you hunt with a shotgun or a rifle, practice with the firearm until you are certain of its capabilities and your ability to handle it. Trophy deer hunting usually means long periods of inactivity punctuated by the sudden and often unpredictable appearance of a target buck. The entire season may hinge on a five-second opportunity. This is no time to wonder where your rifle will shoot at 200 yards or whether the buckshot pattern is dense enough for a clean kill at 60 yards. Those issues must be settled during practice sessions in the off-season, which is also the best time to experiment with various bullet designs and loads to determine which load works best for your particular gun. Once the hunting season begins, making the shot should be second nature.

Hunting Stories -- MonsterMuleys.com

2006-03-02T19:39:00.000-05:00

Hunting Stories -- MonsterMuleys.com: "'Hard Work and Determination Pays Off'
Written by Brian Balfour

Colorado's opening day of the third rifle season had come and gone with no shooter bucks. It was a great day spent with my dad and future brother-in-law, Nic. I was the only one with a tag that season. We knew there were some nice bucks in the area due to the size of some of the tracks.

Morning two was here! We arrived at our hunting area twenty minutes before shooting light. We could see some deer feeding on the horizon. They were already up! We stalked in on the deer, but they hit the trees before we got to them. We spent the morning glassing a large area of grass, pinion, and juniper trees. We saw some bucks that were decent, but still not the one I was looking for. Mid-day was slow with not much activity. We decided to move a little ways from where we were hunting and try something new.

We setup in the shadows of some large trees. It was around 2:30 pm when the deer began heading into the grassy areas to feed. It was an overcast afternoon with a slight breeze. A storm was forecasted to hit soon.
My dad, brother-in-law, and I were spread out along a hillside to see the most country possible. About an hour had passed when my dad motioned for me to come over to where he was. I quickly gathered my gear and quietly headed that way. As I got closer, I could see him signaling to me that he had a buck in sight. I arrived at his location and he told me it was on the tree line, which was 491 yards. He said it was a shooter.

I knew it was going to be a tough shot, so I lowered my bipods and used my backpack to get a dead solid rest. I looked through my scope and could see the buck standing behind some brush. He was a 160-170 class muley, plenty good for me. I knew I would have to wait for the deer to present me with a better shot though.

I kept my finger on the safety and was ready for the moment of truth. About ten minutes had passed and buck fever had set in. He was feeding right back into the trees and still had not given me a clear shot. I noticed there was a very small opening that he was going to walk through. I focused on that point.
Sure enough, he stopped to feed right where I needed him to! I took a deep breath, flipped of the safety, exhaled slowly, and squeezed the trigger. My 264 Winchester Magnum roared and the deer jumped. He was hit! I could hear the loud pop when the bullet hit him. Nic and I gathered our stuff and went to the location of the buck. I finally found some blood about 15 yards from where I had hit him. I heard a noise from below, and it sounded like a wounded animal running. He was not down!

From everything I have learned, now is when you give the animal some time and don't push him. I knew there were other hunters in the area, so that made our decision difficult. What if he didn't stop and walked into the open for one of them? We could see orange on a nearby ridge and figured we better chance it or he would be in someone else's freezer.
We had only an hour of light left---time was running short!

We found blood and began tracking. He bedded several times, but continued to flee. Soon, it was dark and we decided to call it a day and pick up on the track the next morning. Weather was still a concern, but we had no other choice.

The next morning it was my dad, grandparents, and I on the trail---Nic had to work. It began raining, but luckily ended quickly. My dad was on the blood trail while I setup in a nearby sage flat. My grandparents were glassing from some high points.

Soon, my dad called me and said he had just jumped the buck and it was headed my way. My heart began racing and buck fever again set in. The buck was below me, but I couldn't see him through the thick brush. Suddenly, the buck bedded again, so I went straight in after him. Then, there he was only 15 yards away. He broke into a run and I shot----the buck went down.

My trophy buck scored 166-1/8 gross, was a typical 4x4, and was 26 inches wide. With the help of God, hard work, and determination, I was able to harvest this nice buck. I would like to thank my family for their help. Without them, I would not have taken the great trophy.