The Vortex Crossfire 3×32 Crossbow Riflescope is specifically designed for use on modern crossbows.

This illuminated Crossbow reticle offers holdover reference lines for 30, 40, and 50-yard distances. The illumination offers variable levels of intensity in either red or green colors. This customized reticle is designed to provide a 20 yard zero with 30, 40, and 50-yard holdovers on modern crossbows in extra-low light conditions. Built to exceed the performance standards of similarly priced riflescopes, the Vortex Crossfire riflescope is standing by ready and more than willing to assist you with filling that Whitetail or Gobbler tag.

I will be trying out this new scope on during my Montana Gobbler Fall Hunt as the third part of my Turkey Grand Slam using an Excalibur Crossbow.

With deer season opener just weeks away I may even get to fill a tag before I head west!

For additional information on illuminated crossbow scopes check out Vortex Canada and tell Paul I sent you!

I attended a  3D archery shoot over the weekend, what an awesome time.

I teamed up with Matt,  a fellow 3 D- archer.  Before setting out on the eleven stage, 42 arrow event we fired a few shots at the 20 yard practice block. Dave Gibson of Ten-point Archery and Taxidermy hosts this cool course, check it out here Ten-Point

Matt is a novice 3D shooter , as am I but he was quite pleased with his progress over the summer. His smile says it all with this once in a lifetime Robin Hood shot at 20 yards!

The 42 arrow , eleven stage event was as challenging as you wanted it.

With four shooting boxes at ten stages and two boxes at one stage you could make it as

easy or as hard as you wanted.

Shots ranged from 18-56 yards , give or take a few yards!

NO range finders or pacing off targets at this course!

It came close to actual hunting scenarios with tree stands and way to many branches in the way!

It’s a great way to tune up your shooting skills before bow season starts.

Check out these hunting online article’s by Barbara -Ann MacEachern of The Kawarthan Lakes This Week.

http://www.mykawartha.com/news/article/41471

http://www.mykawartha.com/news/article/41988

Well its been a bit of a grunt to build my blind over my secret spot of  Sweet Success food plot but it’s finally almost completed.

Bugs, rain, wind were all factors in fabricating a blind near swamp and forest but I think it will be worth the effort. With 20 acres of corn on my east side and a quick growing food plot on the forest side I know the deer will be attracted to this location. Gobblers and hens were often seen as well.

I wanted a blind I could hunt from and  do some all day photography work from so it had to be reasonably wind and water resistant. With Alfie’s help we built an awesome blind.  After throwing away his rubber tape-measure and a few extra cuts here and there everything fit together.

Alfie constructed side  at home and the roof we built on site. Four 14 foot long cedar logs made sturdy legs with 2×4 as cross bracing.

Treated 2×6 frame and one inch floor boards ensured a solid blind. Roof was made from cedar planks and 2×4 frame. Silicone sealant hopefully will keep the snow and rain at bay, or at least no annoying drips on my camera!

The Backyard wildlife food plot and mineral mix pail will keep the deer and turkeys here all year even after the cornfield is harvested.

Alfie’s blind is a work in progress and should be completed this week also. That’s IF he can stop DROPPING things on me!

check out this blind

Archery Sale at Badenoch Archery drew lots of hunters with appearance of Thomas Pigeon..

During Badenoch Archery Sale Host of Canada In The Rough Thomas Pigeon stopped in to sign autographs and talk hunting with numerous hunters both young and “old”.
I stopped by of course to order some carbon arrows and say hello to Thomas and Gail.

During my visit I met Doug Schuyler a top notch goose call maker and we did a podcast interview on his calls.

http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/podcast/doug-schuyler-short-reed-goose-calls-podcast165/

I also interviewed Thomas about his upcoming season of Canada In The Rough and how his dedication and enthusiasm has helped a lot of youngsters get involved with hunting.

http://www.rippleoutdoors.com/podcast/canada-in-the-rough-at-badenoch-archery-podcast162/

With the announcement of Canada In The Rough being purchased by the Beasley Brothers this will be an awesome time for hunting in Canada!

Peter , Thomas and Gail at Badenoch Archery

 Well it took a couple of mornings but my first gobbler tag is filled. A two year old Tom, 22 pounds, 8 inch beard and one inch spurs. Not my largest and not my smallest Tom over 21 years of hunting gobblers in Ontario. 

Alfie filled his first tag the day before on a 22 pounder also. 

I leave Tuesday for Montana to chase some Merriam Gobblers with my Excalibur crossbow to continue my Turkey Grand Slam with a crossbow.

When I return hopefully tag #2 will be sealed after using my Excalibur crossbow.

This ones in the freezer for an upcoming BBQ! 

Good luck to all the other hunters.