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This month the spotlight shines on Outdoorsmans, a retail store that specializes in high end optics (binoculars, rifle scopes, spotting scopes), lightweight hunting tripods and accessories, backpack systems, performance supplements, sleeping bag systems, and firearms. Outdoorsmans has been in the same location since 1982 at 10004 North Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Outdoorsmans provides high quality products for the most demanding hunter. Assistant store manager Tom McKenna says, “Our typical customer is the person trying to get the maximum out of their hunt experience without wasting his/her money on cheaply made, useless, or gimmicky products. Our typical customer wants to know that the products we sell have already been completely tested and/or abused and have been given the Outdoorsmans seal of approval.” "We have made it our goal to provide the very best service combined with the best optics and accessories in the business. We are a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality tripods and mounting accessories for all your optical needs. Come take a look at our machined tripods and accessories for that "rock solid" mounting system you have looked for and really need for improved game spotting. Our innovative products continue to receive numerous industry and consumer accolades." Many of you are already aware of the outstanding products that Outdoorsmans sells. Outdoorsmans has been selling tripods and adapters for years, but recently they added a new backpack to their arsenal of great products for hunters. This is an outstanding pack and you really ought to check it out. Outdoorsmans also carries outstanding spotting scopes, binoculars and rifle scopes. If you visit their store, they can set up the optics side by side so you can look through them and decide which works best for you. Here is a list of the top 5 most popular products (with links to the corresponding page on the Outdoorsmans website). 1) Outdoorsmans medium tripods -Light weight, rugged tripods designed for the active hunter. A tripod that is designed for hunters by hunters. 2) Outdoorsmans Optics Backpack System - One of the lightest external frame backpacks made to be both extremely strong but remain flexible. 3) Outdoorsmans Binocular adapters-Adapters for almost every kind of binocular made. 4) Havalon Piranta Knives-Replaceable surgical stainless steel scalpel blades in a folding knife handle. 5) Western Hunter Sleeping System-A sleeping bag system that has 4 different levels of insulation so regardless of the temperature you will always be comfortable. They have just acquired Wilderness Athlete, a leading supplement company specializing in hunting related performance products. Wilderness Athlete has a complete line of products made of both natural and organic ingredients to enhance your performance thereby giving you a better hunt experience. Please visit the Wilderness Athlete website at http://www.wildernessathlete.com Outdoorsmans has been supporting many of the national and international wildlife conservation organizations for years. McKenna says, “We have partnerships with Safari Club International (SCI), Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF), Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), Arizona Elk Society, Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, Arizona Deer Association, Arizona Antelope Foundation, as well as others. We feel our association with these and other groups help further the outdoor sports we all enjoy. We support these organizations with either monetary donations or product donations for their banquets.” I am very pleased to have Outdoorsmans as a sponsor and highly recommend that if you are looking for some new gear, visit their store and see what they can do for you. You will find that their staff are dedicated hunters with real-world knowledge that will help make sure you get the product that will meet your needs and serve you well for many years. If you can’t make a trip to their store, you can visit their website to get more information about their products. http://www.outdoorsmans.com Outdoorsmans 10004 N. Cave Creek Road Phoenix, Arizona 85020 800-291-8065

The photographer in the group is still out putting up the good fight. I really hope it pays off for him... me too!! Good luck Doug! Amanda

Outstanding!! Thanks for posting the recap Lance! Amanda

Love it!! My favorite way to hunt is a backpack hunt. Nice to really be out there and alone (or with a few friends). Amanda

Glad you guys had a fun hunt. Sorry no critters, but where are the pics of the camp and good times? Surely there are some good ones to post? Amanda

AWESOME!!! Amanda

Awesome!! Great pic and how wonderful that you love hunting with her!! Amanda

Happy Birthday Jim and how awesome that you got a monster buck for a bday present congrats to you and Jake! Amanda

Good luck and have a GREAT time!!!! Amanda

Thanks for the report Stanley!! Great pics and sounds like a wonderful time! Good luck next weekend! Amanda

That is an awesome looking buck there Ernesto!! Amanda

I voted for her, but man you guys should really take the time to read some of the other ladies stories. WoW!! Those are some serious Huntresses. Amanda

updated list of guesses: score 111 113 3/8 115 2/8 115 3/8 116 116 116 2/8 116 3/8 116 3/8 116 5/8 117 1/8 117 2/8 117 2/8 117 4/8 117 6/8 117 7/8 118 118 1/8 118 3/8 118 3/8 118 3/8 118 6/8 118 7/8 119 1/8 119 2/8 119 2/8 119 4/8 119 5/8 119 7/8 119 7/8 119 7/8 119 7/8 120 120 1/8 120 1/8 120 3/8 120 5/8 120 6/8 120 7/8 121 121 1/8 121 2/8 121 3/8 121 4/8 121 5/8 121 6/8 121 6/8 121 7/8 122 122 1/8 122 2/8 122 2/8 122 3/8 122 3/8 122 4/8 122 5/8 122 6/8 122 6/8 122 7/8 123 123 1/8 123 1/8 123 1/8 123 3/8 123 4/8 123 4/8 123 5/8 123 5/8 123 6/8 123 7/8 124 124 124 1/8 124 2/8 124 2/8 124 3/8 124 3/8 124 4/8 124 5/8 124 6/8 124 7/8 124 7/8 125 125 125 125 1/8 125 2/8 125 3/8 125 3/8 125 4/8 125 5/8 125 6/8 125 7/8 126 126 1/8 126 2/8 126 2/8 126 3/8 126 4/8 126 5/8 126 6/8 126 6/8 127 127 127 127 2/8 127 3/8 127 3/8 127 4/8 127 4/8 127 5/8 127 6/8 127 7/8 128 128 1/8 128 2/8 128 3/8 128 3/8 128 4/8 128 4/8 128 5/8 128 6/8 128 7/8 129 1/8 129 1/8 129 5/8 129 7/8 130 2/8 131 3/8 131 5/8 132 2/8 132 4/8 133 2/8 134 2/8 140 7/8

WoW....4 weeks backpacking in the Brooks Range must have been AWESOME!! Amanda

Very Neat buck!! Congratulations! Amanda

Butters sent me this by email and we figured you all would enjoy it. Click on the pic to see the larger version which is easier to read.

Congratulations Josh! Nice spots on that cat! I like your pic showing how close the cat came in. Amanda

It was indeed great to meet you under these circumstances Justin!! What a GREAT buck and it was a real treat to be a part of your hunt!! Thanks for letting me help out. Hey, where is the thank you for Julie!! I tell you, she was so worn out yesterday she barely got up all afternoon and night. Thanks for letting her get a workout and have some scraps! She was very happy to be part of the excitement! (note the group photo...you can see julie is part of the team) and you guys won't believe how much fat was on this buck!! He had 1/2 to 1 inch of fat on his back and tons around all his insides. It was one of the fattest bucks I have ever seen in AZ!! being a biologist, of course I took some pics of the fat: Amanda

Thanks to those who attended the meeting and to those keeping this discussion interesting. I very much appreciate your posts even though I haven't been taking part in the thread. I just had some time today to read it. Thanks! Amanda

Happy Birthday Eric! Only another couple months before we hit Mexico!! Amanda

I was asked to post this: Hello Amanda, It was suggested that I post a "found dog" notice to your web site. My father recently found a dog while scouting for deer....It is white, male about 1-2 years old that the vet told us is an "American pointer". The dog was found east of I-17 on the Dugas road. Great dog, and we just want to find it's owner. Thank you for your assistance...feel free to contact me via email and /or my cell. David Leinenveber cell: 602-319-0174

Wow!! What a great buck!! Thanks for posting the score. Amanda

neat looking buck! Amanda

Awesome stuff there Lance!! How great that you could help so many kids have some great hunts!!! Thanks for posting them. Amanda

Good luck with the job and the hunt! Amanda