With the mild winter and early spring expect the mosquitoes, ticks and other flying insects to be out in full force this spring turkey season.  Not only are they a nuisance but ticks can carry some significant illnesses as well such as Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever just to name a few.  Don’t forget mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus as well.

One of the best products on the market is from Sawyer.  Their Permethrin Premium Insect Repellent is one of the most effective repellents offering protection up to 42 days or 6 washings with one application.   Permethrin is a synthetic molecule similar to pyrethrum.  It can be applied to clothing eliminating the risk of over-exposure to the skin.  This product is odorless and will not stain or damage clothing. Not only does this product repel insects, but it actually kills ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, mites and more than 100 other kinds of insects.  Available in 9 oz aerosol can or 24 oz trigger spray.  Don’t let that Tom catch you moving to avoid those flying and biting insects.  Try some Sawyer Permethrin.  Click Here to Purchase!

Back in 1994 I took my first turkey.  I had never turkey hunted before but the night before opening day I bought the Knight and Hale Fighting Purr System.  This came with two push/pull calls made of plastic.  I still have them but they have a spring in them that make a helluva a lot of noise.  Despite that, on Opening morning I made that first call with one of these push/pull calls.  I heard something almost immediately but it took a few seconds to realize it was a turkey gobbling.  Forty five minutes latter I had my first turkey on the ground.  Twenty three pounds with an 11 inch beard.  Obviously have been hooked ever since.  Knight and Hale made it easy.

The Knight and Hale Push Pull Calls have come a long way since 1994 and they have just introduced the Witchy Woman Push/Pull turkey call.  This call is made of walnut and is one of the easiest calls to use.  It makes great yelps, purrs and cuts.  It is my opinion if I was only allowed to take one call out in the woods a push/pull call would be it.  For beginners this is the call for you.  Easy to use and effective. Made in USA. Retails for $29.99.  Click here to purchase this call and learn more!

Another turkey decoy?  Are you serious?  What can you do differently to a turkey decoy?  Well, by the looks of the Zink Avian-X Lifelike Turkey Decoys, alot!  Realism is where it’s at when it comes to turkey decoys.  Up until now realism as it relates to turkey decoys comes at a steep price.  High end decoys range from$290 to $489 dollars.  That’s a lot of shells and maybe even a decent shotgun for that price.

Zink Avian-X has introduced some of the most realistic and effective decoys on the market today.  Crafted of Dura-Rubber with durable no-flake paint, true body postures and amazing feather details you will be asking yourself, “Are those real?”

These decoys fold up nicely for easy transport in a vest or you can keep inflated and transport them in the olive-drab drawstring bag that is included.  The special one-piece collapsible staking system allows for natural movement without that unnatural spinning motion seen in other decoys.  True body postures available in Feeder, High-Profile Looker, Breeder Hen and Jake models. Prices from $79.99 to $99.99.  Zink Avian-X has now made “realism” affordable.  To purchase these decoys click here!

Well I believe I have finally found it, a ladder treestand that is actually high enough to be effective in the deer woods.  Over the years I have found most ladder treestands on the market today falling short, literally.  Most ladder treestands sold on the market today are only 12 to 15 feet high.  This is not high enough for bowhunting in my opinion.  The extra 3 feet 6 inches that the Archer Ladder offered by Muddy Outdoors makes all the difference in the world.  I presently have been using fixed position treestands with steps attached to the trees.  However the older and more out of shape I get I have found it more difficult not only to climb up to  the stand but the effort to put these stands up is increasingly difficult.  Now I have found the solution, the Archer Ladder from Muddy Outdoors.  It weighs only 50 lbs and meausres 18′ 6″ to the seat.  Maximum weight is 300 pounds and MSRP is only $129.99.  To order yours today or for more information go to www.gomuddy.com