American Deer & Wildlife Alliance Hunts Down the Perfect Gift for the Holidays

AUSTIN, Texas – Otis Technology, the newest addition to the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) family, is the leader in gun cleaning technology. Developed for commercial hunters and sportsmen, law enforcement and the military, Otis’ Cleaning Systems are unique in that they clean Breach or Muzzle, in the natural direction of the bullet.

Director of Operations Annie Jones says: “ADWA is very selective when it comes to members, as it’s our top priority to retain credibility with our hunting and shooting enthusiasts. The ADWA audience is an intelligent one, and seeing that the Otis System is known for quality and a lifetime warranty, we’re proud to have their support.”

“The Hardcore Hunter Cleaning System is the ideal holiday gift for the hunter,” says Cara Peebles, Marketing Coordinator at Otis Technology. “It’s designed specifically for hunters, and every camouflage pattern is unique. The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance speaks to a multitude of issues we care about–namely gun rights and education–and Otis respects their outspoken support for our industry.”

The new cleaning System includes Mossy Oak or Realtree camouflage softpack, silent zipper, micro fiber lens cloth and an additional 20-gauge shotgun brush. To learn more about this and other Otis Technology products, please visit www.otisgun.com

Headquartered in Georgetown, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues that effect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 512.331.8618 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Traveling Sportsman Magazine

AUSTIN, Texas – Hunting and fishing are healthy escapes, and the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) wants to relieve sportsmen of the daily grind through a partnership with Traveling Sportsman Magazine (TSM).

“There are tons of publications out on the market, but the quality of Traveling Sportsman Magazine, in terms of photography and content, sets it apart from the rest,” says Annie Jones, ADWA director of operations. “ADWA believes strongly in making hunting and fishing more accessible, and Traveling Sportsman Magazine offers great advice in regards to saving money and time when looking for hunting and fishing trips.”

Doug Kelly, TSM Editor in Chief and a lifelong angler and hunter, has an extensive background in writing and traveling in this industry. “Staying involved in the industry is crucial to helping it grow, and a partnership with ADWA is important as we realize how important it is to support this heritage, for the present and the future.”

The Traveling Sportsman Magazine staff attends many industry events each year such as the IGFA Annual Auction & Banquet, Safari Club International Show, SHOT Show, ICAST, Denver FFD Show and the Society of American Travel Writers conferences.

To subscribe and take advantage of the latest offers, including a chance to win a free hunting and fishing trips, please visit www.travelingsportsmanmag.com.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues that affect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.528.7100 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Protect Your Skin Year-Round with Bethesda Sunscreen Soap

Bethesda Sunscreen Soap: Protect and Replenish Your Skin When Sporting Outdoors This Winter!

NEW YORK, NY – September 18, 2008 – Bethesda Skincare, a company of all-natural skincare products, has launched the first ever all-natural sunscreen soap. Bethesda Sunscreen Soap is an effective and hassle free way to ensure your skin receives a minimum of SPF-10 protection all year long, especially important for those spending a great deal of time outdoors. Bethesda sunscreen soap can be applied in the shower or bath, is easy to carry wherever the day takes you, and will give skin sunscreen protection, as well as an abundance of vitamins and minerals, that won’t immediately wash off!

It is easy to overlook the importance of year-round skin protection; however, this often missed step is particularly important for those involved in sports or activities that keep them outdoors year-round. With the rising concern of skin cancer and skin damage prevention, the need for daily sunscreen protection has become increasingly evident. Bethesda Sunscreen Soap offers an easy way to incorporate this important step into everyone’s daily routine. By using this soap in the shower or bath individuals will receive an invisible layer of sun protection to keep skin guarded and replenished. Bethesda Sunscreen Soap is also non-oily, great for those who are active and do not want to feel thick sunscreen on their skin!

Bethesda Sunscreen Soap works to protect and replenish skin with four key ingredients referred to as the “Power Four” – Aloe Vera Gel, Chlorophyll, Healing Balm of Gilead, and Glycerin. Bethesda Sunscreen Soap also incorporates All-One® Vitamins, delivering over 50 beneficial vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to the body’s largest organ. These ingredients help to soothe and disinfect skin, as well as cleanse and deodorize while boosting immunity, eliminating toxins from the body, and much, much more. This soap is great for all skin types, and both beneficial and protective – perfect for those who do not always properly care for their skin.

Bethesda Sunscreen Soap is available online at www.bethesdaskincare.com, where you can learn more about this product and other revolutionary skin products coming soon! Bethesda’s devotion to quality and effective skincare products make year-round skin protection as easy as taking a shower!

Bethesda Skincare has spent years researching the most effective all-natural ingredients to create products that sooth, heal, and strengthen the body. All products have been created based on scientific research and personal experiences. Bethesda Skincare strives to make their products accessible to everyone by maintaining an affordable price-point. Bethesda Skincare, bringing healing to everyone who uses our products, even just once.

BOGgear L.L.C. Announces Complete Redesign of its Popular RLD1 Monopod

The already popular RLD1 BOG-POD Monopod from BOGgear has now been completely overhauled to offer sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts the greatest level of usability and versatility - no matter what their passion.

Starting on the very top, the old style head which came with a conventional screw off shooting rest in the past now has been completely redesigned. The innovative new stick now sports a permanent, yet compact, adaptor plate which will accommodate the BOGgear Quick Change Head System called the “Switcheroo” . . . along with all the other quick change accessories designed for it. With this modification of the monopod head, all BOG-POD models which include the RLD3 Tripod, the RLD2 Bipod, and this RLD1 Monopod are now fully compatible with the Switcheroo.

The new Monopod also features: A sturdy wrist strap for those who want more control, improved and longer “soft feel” cushioned grips, an inch scale on the middle leg section for instant and personalized height adjustment, improved leg stops to eliminate over extension of the leg sections, new threaded rubber feet that will not detach in mud and soft ground, a free carry bag with built in Switcheroo/Cell Phone/GPS storage pocket, and finally, the RLD1 Monopod comes with a quick detach shooting rest installed from the factory. This Monopod with the Switcheroo kit is now the ultimate, must-have tool for hunters, still photographers, hikers and campers, and the ever growing population of professional and weekend videographers.

There is simply not a more affordable and versatile monopod on the market today.

For more information, images, and or additional specifications log onto www.BOGgear.com. Press release and images can be downloaded at www.howardcommunications.com.

Hunt Down a Game Sled on New Official Website

RIFTON, N.Y. – Join Hunting’s-A-Drag, home to the popular Game Sled™, for their official 2008 website launch. The first 50 customers who purchase a Game Sled will receive a 10% discount on their next order.

Extracting deer or other large game has always been a back-breaking chore, and the Game Sled™ is the answer for hunters who stalk anything from deer and turkey to game as large as bear, elk and moose. Weighing just 6 pounds, it can haul up to 440 pounds and has the capacity to move through brush, snow and rough terrain.

“When it comes time to dragging my buck from the woods I depend on the Game Sled. No other deer drag can compare to the ease, convenience, and simplicity the Game Sled provides. To me the choice is clear,” said Peter Fiduccia, Host of Woods N’ Water T.V. Series and also known as “The Deer Doctor”.

Beyond improved functionality, the new website will feature additions such as video, how-to procedures from field dressing to butchering, and professional tips. Updated weekly, the public is invited to check back to get the latest news, product updates, and tips.

“The Game Gurney™, another product offered by Hunting’s-A-Drag, was a favorite raffle item at our American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) bow clinic,” says Annie Jones, ADWA director of operations. “The family’s excitement was evident when they were chosen as the winner, and the generous donation from ADWA member Hunting’s-A-Drag added to the fun we wanted to instill in our youth for our archery clinic.”

For these products and other innovations such as the Cinch-N-Carry™ Strap, please visit the new and improved http://www.gamesled.com.

ADWA Honors ‘Rite in the Rain’ Conservation Efforts

AUSTIN, Texas — Comprised of nearly 90,000 industry professionals, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is proud to introduce members to Rite in the Rain products which feature recycled paper. The unique all-weather writing paper is made to shed water in any weather condition — perfect for anyone from anglers to hunters and everyone that enjoys the outdoors. Rite in the Rain ensures your data survives, whether fishing or hunting and everything in between.

“ADWA was introduced to Rite in the Rain when they generously donated kits that include a bow-hunting journal, a Cordura pouch and a pen for our Austin (Texas) area youth event,” says Annie Jones, ADWA director of operations. “Families were blown away at how unique the product was, and how many ways they could personalize it for any type of activity. Many of our members would be more tempted to record their trips if they knew the hassle involved —with unpredictable weather conditions — was eliminated.”

The motto “Outdoor Writing Products for Outdoor Writing People” sums up what Rite in the Rain is about. Even more, their paper is recyclable as standard paper despite its durability. All the wood fibers utilized for Rite in the Rain products are purchased from FSC-Certified sources, and the process involved in manufacturing the paper is designed to have zero impact on the environment.

“We are proud to be associated with the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance for its efforts towards conservation and promoting the industry as a whole,” says Ryan McDonald, marketing manager at Rite in the Rain. “Since the 1920’s we have been innovating our product to what it is today, and the feedback we have been given from ADWA members only furthers our efforts to get people writing and recording their outdoor experiences.”

Rite in the Rain offers a comprehensive website where customers can browse the extensive stocked product list — a feature that even allows browsing by activity — and/or request custom printing information. Please visit www.riteintherain.com to learn more.

Headquartered in Georgetown, Texas, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of the deer and wildlife industry, and to help educate consumers and the youth on the conservation issues which affect deer and wildlife as well as the industry. For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance, call 877.528.7100 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

Russell Outdoors Introduces The New Scent-Stop™ Pro Shirt and Pant

ALEXANDER CITY, AL - Russell Outdoors Scent-Stop Pro shirts and pants are built for serious hunters by serious hunters. Part of the Mossy Oak Essentials line, Scent-Stop Pro goes through the same rigorous field testing as every other Russell Outdoors garment.

Scent-Stop Pro Clothing is constructed of a tough, long-lasting seven-ounce, 60% cotton, 40% polyester fabric, with a generous fit for movement and comfort while in the field. The long-sleeve shirt has two button-flap chest pockets, one zippered chest pocket, two-button adjustable cuffs, droptail front and back hem and a button-down collar.

The pants feature a jean-style waistband with belt loops, zippered fly, gusseted crotch, two offset seam pockets and two cargo pockets with zippered closures.

The pants and shirt incorporate Russell Outdoors Scent Stop anti-microbial technology designed to control and combat odor producing bacteria. Both are available in Break-Up, Brush and Mossy Oak’s new Treestand pattern. The new Treestand pattern utilizes the same silhouette-altering technology found in all the Mossy Oak patterns. It was designed specifically for hunting from an elevated position, effectively erasing the outline of an elevated hunter among the bare limbs of a late fall tree.

“We are constantly working to provide hunters with high-quality clothing that will take the day to day wear and tear that comes with spending time in the field,” said Mark Tate, Senior Vice President of Russell Outdoors. “Our new Scent-Stop Pro pants and shirts have the features hunters need to let them concentrate on the hunt, not how well their clothing will perform.”

The new Scent-Stop Pro Shirt and pants are available in size S-XXXL.

Russell Outdoors produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/Haas Outdoors Inc. Haas Outdoors Inc., headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Mossy Oak Interactive, LLC and Mossy Oak Properties.

Get Around The Clock Odor Control With Scent-A-Way Antiperspirant

Hunter’s Specialties® new Scent-A-Way Antiperspirant with moisture control provides 24-hour odor protection.

The new formula eliminates not only bacterial odors, but also provides superior moisture absorption and reduction. It glides on smooth with little or no residue, so it doesn’t stain clothing.

The new formula is also less brittle, reducing breakage at the end of the stick.

Scent-A-Way Antiperspirant helps hunters remain scent-free throughout the course of a long day in the field and is ideal for daily use.

Suggested retail price is $5.99.

For more information, log onto the Hunter’s Specialties website at www.hunterspec.com, write to 6000 Huntington Court NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, or call a Consumer Service Specialist at 319-395-0321.

Browning Adds New Models To Knife Line-up For 2008

MORGAN, UTAH - Browning’s diverse line of knives for the avid outdoorsman and collector continues to grow with new models being added for 2008.

Hunting Traditions Limited Edition Knives. Browning’s new Hunting Traditions Series knives will be offered in two fixed blade models that will be custom crafted from enhanced 440-A stainless steel. The full-length tang on each model is flanked by handles that feature the unique combination of genuine stag with contrasting Paraguayan ebony for a striking look. Each knife includes a fitted walnut display case and matching lithograph that is suitable for framing. A limited run of 2,000 of each of these knives are being crafted. The Limited Edition Whitetail model and Limited Edition Mallard model both will feature 3 3/4″ blade lengths, Suggested Retail, $199.95.

Escalade Series Knives. The new Escalade series fixed blade knives are built to last with a rugged, edge-holding 440-C stainless steel blade forged in either a functional skinner type or versatile drop point style. Handles will be offered in either Box elder burl or Krayton rubber. Blade length for skinner models is 2 1/2″ and 3 1/2″ for drop point models. Wood handle versions will be supplied with a leather sheath and Krayton rubber handles models will be supplied with a Cordura Sheath. Suggested Retail $39.95 - $79.95.

Aztec Pocket Knives. The new Aztec pocket knives put a twist on tradition by combining two favorite handle materials, wood and stag, into one great looking knife. The unique grain of zebra wood is the perfect companion to traditional stag. Two, three and four blade styles are available in blade lengths from 2″ to 3 1/2″, Suggested Retail, $29.95- $39.95.

Browning will also expand its Scrimshaw series knives to include the Mallard, Pheasant and Turkey models. A new Carbon fiber handle Eclipse series knife is also new in 2008.

For more information on Browning products, please visit www.browning.com.

The Trophy Bag Kooler™ Helps Transport Game

BETHANY, OK - The new Trophy Bag Kooler™ allows hunters a better, safer option for transporting game. The bag is a revolutionary new product that was developed to provide hunters with an alternative solution to help preserve the quality of the game they harvest. Once an animal has been successfully harvested, the majority of hunters will transport the animal out of the wild where it can be processed, both for its meat and as a trophy.

Keeping the animal cool is important to insure that the meat of the animal will stay fresh. The Trophy Bag Kooler lets hunter put their game whole into a cooler bag that can be iced down to 36 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Having the animal stay cool will also insure that the animal will be ready for taxidermy by preventing slippage of hair on the hide. In addition, the Trophy Bag Kooler will help prevent flies and others bugs from getting to the animal.

The Trophy Bag Kooler™ is uniquely designed with an innovative Thermal Radiant Barrier Energy Shield that has antimicrobial properties which provides added protection to prevent the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria.

The Kooler is constructed out of a 600 D polyester outer shell and comes in Mossy Oak® Break-Up®. The durability of the Kooler will allow it to last for many years.

The Trophy Bag Kooler is made in the USA in Oklahoma. Suggested retail price for the Trophy Bag Kooler ranges from $209.95 to $229.95.

Remember - Don’t Spoil Your Hunt, Keep it KOOL™ with a Trophy Bag Kooler™.

For more information on the Trophy Bag Kooler, please visit www.trophybagkooler.com.

Trophy Bag Kooler produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/Haas Outdoors Inc. Haas Outdoors Inc., headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Mossy Oak Interactive, LLC and Mossy Oak Properties.

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