PF's "Rooster Road Trip 2012" Ignites November 5

Saint Paul, Minn. November 1, 2012 - Over the course of its 30 year history, Pheasants Forever has made more than 161,800 acres accessible to public land pheasant hunters through land purchase, restoration or legislation. Some of these areas will be profiled during Pheasants Forever's Rooster Road Trip 2012, a 5-day, 5-state, public lands-only digital media pheasant hunt taking place November 5th through the 9th.

During Rooster Road Trip 2012, a trio of Pheasants Forever hunters and four bird dogs will hunt five states - Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota - in five days, posting stories and video from the field. The effort focuses on how important pheasant hunters that are Pheasants Forever members are to creating and improving publicly accessible habitat. In fact, any follower who joins Pheasants Forever as a member online through the Rooster Road Trip webpage will receive an exclusive Browning Pheasants Forever cap and be entered to win the new Browning A5 Hunter shotgun.

"The real trophies of the hunting world aren't measured, scored or hanging on a wall, they're out there for you and me to hunt and they're accessible to us thanks to the conservation work of organizations like Pheasants Forever," says Anthony Hauck, the nonprofit's online editor, "High commodity prices and a drought have increased demands for land use, so it's equally important for the conservation and sporting community to show a demand for public lands and permanent wildlife habitat." Watch the Rooster Road Trip 2012 Preview

One of the most popular features of the Rooster Road Trip, the unique "Dog's Eye View Video" is back for the second consecutive year to provide pheasant hunters and bird dog enthusiasts a fresh take on upland habitat and wingshooting from the dog's perspective. The group will also incorporate pheasant cooking videos into the 2012 trip.

In addition to Hauck and his English cocker spaniel, "Sprig," Andrew Vavra and his Lab, "Beau," Bob St.Pierre and his pair of German shorthaired pointers, "Trammell" and 7-month-old "Izzy" round out the trip's hunters. All three are marketing employees of Pheasants Forever and responsible for the organization's website content, Facebook pages, blog sites, Twitter feeds and other online communications.

Follow Pheasants Forever's Rooster Road Trip 2012 at:

Pheasants Forever's Rooster Road Trip 2012 webpage
Pheasants Forever's Facebook page
Twitter @pheasants4ever
Rooster Road Trip 2012 is brought to you by: Browning, Nebraska Game and Parks, Garmin, South Dakota Tourism, Purina, Federal Premium Ammunition and U.S. Bank.

Contact:
Rehan Nana (651) 209-4973

Press Release found at the Outdoor Wire

Update on the Colorado Eight-Point Three-Legged Elk known as Tripod

You may have seen the posts or have read the story, but we finally found and photographed the Colorado Eight-Point Three-Legged Elk known as Tripod. He isn't as big as I had imagined (still big though), but I'm sure he looked a lot bigger at five feet! I'll have him for your viewing pleasure next week. In the meantime, get caught-up with the story here and here.

Gander Mountain Hosts Ice Expo in Forest Lake, MN

 ST. PAUL, MN --- With another highly-anticipated ice fishing season just around the corner, Gander Mountain will host its third annual First Ice Expo on Saturday, November 17 at their Forest Lake, Minn., store.

"Over the past three years, we have seen incredible growth in the popularity of the First Ice Expo as one of the region's largest pre-season ice fishing events," said Steve Uline, executive vice president of marketing for Gander Mountain, "Once again we're bringing together some of the biggest names in ice fishing and the top brands in the business. This is a free one-day opportunity to get all the gear and advice needed for a fun and successful winter on the ice."

The First Ice Expo will be held Saturday, November 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gander Mountain store in Forest Lake, Minn., the event is free and open to the public. Chip Leer, host of Midwest Outdoors and the 2011 National Guard FLW Walleye Tour will also emcee at the Gander Mountain First Ice Expo as the 2012 event host. Former Minnesota Vikings tight end and avid outdoorsman Jim Kleinsasser is scheduled to make a special appearance and sign autographs from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

As well as, having representatives from many of the top brand names in ice fishing on hand, the event will also feature special appearances and seminars from today's top pros:

• "Spoon Fed Walleyes" by professional walleye angler Tony Roach

• "Rattlin' Up Walleyes" by professional walleye angler Ted Takasaki

• "Ice Formulas for Crappies" by soon-to-be member of the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Outdoor News contributor "Tackle" Terry Tuma

• "Dave Genz's Winter Fishing System" by Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame member "Mr. Ice Fishing" Dave Genz

• "Advanced Walleye Strategies for Today's Angler" by star of Jason Mitchell Outdoors and professional fishing guide Jason Mitchell

• "Modern Techniques for Finding & Catching Panfish" by multi-species angler and renowned fishing guide Brian "Bro" Brosdahl

Drawings for over $3,500 in enter-to-win prizes will be held throughout the day. Prizes include a Jiffy Ice Drill, Vexilar Fish Locator, Frabill and Clam portable ice houses, and the first 500 customers to make a purchase will receive a free First Ice Expo long-sleeve t-shirt, while supplies last. Customers may also take advantage of many "gift-with-purchase" opportunities from a variety of fishing vendors. This is the third year that Gander Mountain has held the First Ice Expo in Minnesota and is expected to host the event at other locations around the country.

For more information visit the Gander Mountain web site, at www.gandermountain.com/firstice.

About Gander Mountain Company

Gander Mountain Company headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., is the nation's largest retail network of outdoor specialty stores for firearms, hunting, fishing, camping, marine and outdoor lifestyle products and services. Since 1960, Gander Mountain has offered the best selection of outdoor equipment, technical apparel, active casual wear, and footwear featuring national, regional and specialty brands at competitive prices. Focused on a "We Live Outdoors®" culture, Gander Mountain dedicates itself to creating outdoor memories. There are currently 117 conveniently located Gander Mountain outdoor lifestyle stores in 24 states. For the nearest store location call 800-282-5993 or visit www.GanderMountain.com. Gander Mountain is also the parent company of Overton's (www.Overtons.com), a leading catalog and Internet based retailer of products for boating and other water sports enthusiasts.

Press Release found at the Outdoor Wire

Home is where the heart is...Bowhunting Whitetail in North Dakota!

With hunting season arriving in northwest North Dakota and life getting in the way of a trip home, I had to take a little time to enjoy a few photos from the local shop, Scenic Sports, and think about what I'm missing this year. Take a little time to enjoy some of what North Dakota deer season has to offer.

Photos found at Scenic Sports, Williston, ND