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Hunting Pack Essentials for Bow Season

8/23/2016

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We have reached the final countdown to archery season in Oregon. In less than a week the woods will be flooded in hunters looking to fill their tags, but before that happens let’s take a look at our day trip hunting pack must haves.
  1. Headlamp
    1. Chances are you will be starting your hike in during the wee hours of the morning. A good headlamp will help get you to your destination safely.
  2. GPS
    1. If you did your homework and preseason scouting all of your “secret spots” will be marked on your GPS.
    2. You never know where the blood trail will lead. Your GPS will help you pack out safely and quickly. Tip-be sure to mark your truck, camp or quad before you head out for your hunt.
  3. Map and Compass
    1. You never know when your GPS might fail, it's important to have a plan “B”.
  4. Allen Wrench Set
    1. You never know when you are going to need to work on your bow. Make sure you are prepared with the proper tools.
  5. Extra bowstring and field bow press
    1. Chances are it has happened to you or someone you know. You are out in the middle of a hunt and your bow strings break for one reason or another. Without extra strings and a bow press you are 100% out of the game.
  6. Knife
    1. You will definitely need this to field dress in the event you have a successful hunt.
  7. Range Finder
    1. You never know how many chances you will have. It is important to take the best shot possible. Your range finder will help you accurately measure the distance between you and your target.
  8. Nature’s Paint Camo Face Paint
    1. It's important to “break up” your face. Use Nature’s Paint to keep you hidden without the distraction of irritation and itching.
  9. First Aid Kit
    1. Better safe than sorry. Be sure to stock a few medical supplies in the case of an emergency or occasional blister.
  10. Calls (grunt tube, mouth diaphragms)
    1. Lucky for us it is possible to call elk in. Double check to be sure you have your calls packed.
  11. Handsaw
    1. Your handsaw can be used for many different tasks: building a ground blind, building shelter and preparing your harvest to pack out.
  12. Food/Water
    1. Make sure to pack enough food and water for at least 24 hours.  Just in case you need to spend the night.
  13. Lighter and Emergency Fire Starter
    1. Fire is one of the most important survival tools we have. Be sure you have the ability to start a fire in any circumstance. You can find all the tips and tricks in the book here. 
  14. Binoculars
    1. As hunters we know it is imperative we see the animal before it sees us. Our binoculars give us a great advantage to do so in a spot and stalk situation.
  15. Gamebags
    1. Always pack for a successful hunt. When it comes time to pack out you will want some gamebags handy.
    2. Depending on when you're successful during the day you might need to hang your animal in a tree for the night, game bags will help keep your meat clean and away from insects.
  16. Plastic Orange Flagging
    1. We all know how difficult it can be to follow a blood trail at times. Having some plastic orange flagging will help you follow your trail.
    2. You can also wrap it around the horns and pack if you end up packing out an animal.  This will help keep you fully visible to other hunters.  
  17. Batteries
    1. Many of our modern tools require batteries. Make sure you pack a few spare to keep the electronics running.
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Parabens: What are they and Why you should avoid them

8/15/2016

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Parabens are widely used in cosmetics to prevent bacteria, mold and yeast growth. Sounds like a good idea right? Not so much. Parabens are agents that mimic estrogen in the body, also known as xenoestrogens. These estrogen mimicking agents are associated with an elevated risk of breast cancer. Parabens are absorbed through the skin and have been detected in breast tumors.

If there is risk associated with Parabens, why do companies continue to use them? These chemicals are inexpensive and therefore very popular in the cosmetic industry. The most common types listed on ingredient labels are butylparaben, methylparaben, and propylparaben. They can be found in deodorants, face soap, body wash, camo makeup and shampoos to name a few.

Even though parabens are considered safe by the FDA, we believe there is enough concern around these chemicals to avoid them, especially on a repetitive basis.  

We formulated Nature’s Paint to be 100% natural and and 100% safe and therefore free of harmful chemicals and parabens. We are passionate about providing you with a safe alternative to other products on the market.
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Top 8 Elk Scouting Tips

8/12/2016

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Elk season is approaching, how do you best prepare? Start scouting.

Preseason scouting is imperative, especially when hunting a new area. What you learn in preseason could be the difference between a successful and unsuccessful season.

The best place to start is at your laptop. Google Earth should be your best friend as you identify the area(s) you wish to hunt during the upcoming season. The object is to understand the lay of the land. You will want to identify ridges with 360 degree views. These will be fantastic areas to glass.

Once you have done your homework and marked your vantage points head out into nature to start exploring. You will want to head straight to those vantage points to locate water holes and feed areas, and gain an understanding of where the elk may migrate when hunting pressures arise.

So you have studied the lay of the land, but what about the elk? While it is awesome to see large bulls preseason, you want to focus on locating large, undisturbed groups of cows. Remember, September 1, when archery season kicks off, elk go into a transition period. Those monster bulls you are looking for are now looking for large groups of cows as their urge to breed grows.  

You have found the cows, now what? Determine where they are going to head to once hunting season starts. Chances are you will not be the only hunter out in your “secret spot”. Hunting pressure is going to cause the elk to relocate. Study the countryside and anticipate where they will head, it may become your new hot spot.

By now you know the lay of the land, you know where the elk are hanging out (right now), you have guessed where they may head, now it's time to cover some ground and look for sign. You are looking for places the elk might hang out during the rut. Check out places with plenty of water, wallows, and rubs and be sure to mark these areas on your maps.

Once you have located an area you think the elk may be during the rut bring in some mineral/salt, set up a trail camera and test your theory.

We wish you the best of luck this upcoming archery season and look forward to hearing your success stories.
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Top Tips
  1. Check out Google Earth before you scout to get a good lay of the land
    1. Look for feeding areas, bedding areas, wallows, water and saddles
  2. Locate large groups of cows
    1. Look for patterns in the movement of the elk
  3. Be in shape
    1. You will be covering a lot of ground, it is imperative you are in shape and ready to hike any terrain
  4. Anticipate hunting pressure
    1. Look for ground away from areas that are heavily trafficked
    2. Anticipate areas the elk may head when they start to feel pressure
  5. Look for ideal rut areas
    1. Mark all water sources and wallows on your map
  6. Look for sign
    1. tracks, rubs and poop
  7. Set your trail cameras
    1. Leave some minerals/salt
  8. Enjoy your hunting season

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