Whackfactor Outdoors Turkey Time

The day started off a bit shaky with the neighbor deciding to bush hog the field at 6:30, but this bird didn't seem to care.He flew down into the field we were set up on. He was strutting his stuff. We watched him come in from 200 yards in full strut the whole way. This bird got the Whackfactor.

Youth day in Charles County

The 2010 youth day started off very slow for hunter Adam Hancock, accompanied by caller Trevor Michaels, and camera man Jesse Swann. It was a cool and windy morning, but we had high hopes.Our first set up was pretty dead, not even hearing a bird on the roost makes it tough for a kid to stay focused. We packed up our gear and moved to a new spot, we wanted to try to locate a bird and that's what we did, lots of them. Within an hour we had a bird on the ground! Great job Adam.





However the day did not start out slow for Hunter and Holden, accompanied by their father Sonny Goldie, and camera man Brian Rawlings. Brian had done his homework and knew where the birds would be roosting. He set up two ground blinds the day before the hunt in a small field that the birds were using. The plan came together great, the birds came off the roost and into the setup. Sonny put the old one-two-three count on them, and then both of the boys put the Whackfactor on a gobbler. This will be one of those hunts that wont be forgotten,especially since dad is going to mount the birds.

Really Big deer stands

These deer stands may look like a bit much but on a rainy day everyone will want to be in one. They are also great for first time hunters and kids.





After adding some brush and a bit of paint these stands will be ready for the hunt.

Shed hunting with dogs

This can be a great way to find deer antlers and is also very rewarding for a dog owner.First, you must establish a command, such as "find the horn" or "fetch the antler". After you have established a command, you must show the dog what it is looking for. You can do this by playing fetch with an old horn. When you are playing fetch, you want to make sure your scent does not get on the horn. We used latex gloves. Next, hide the antlers throughout the woods and fields, leaving them for a few days. After a few days, go back with your dog and let him find them. Once you are in the general area, use the command that was established earlier. If the dog finds the sheds, give them alot of praise and you will soon be on the right track.