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    Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo talk with Up North Journal

    Press Release:

    For Immediate Release

    May 16, 2010

         The Up North Journal Team is pleased to announce a one on two interview with Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo from Archers Choice.  We had the opportunity to have a sit down with the both of them about how they got started in the industry along with how they manage time with the family while doing what they do!  We also get a few crazy questions in to give some insight into their personal sides.  Be sure to stop in and see what they’ve got to say about their newest Moose Hunting DVD and what they’ve got coming up in the near future!  Stop by our website at:  www.upnorthjournal.com and click on the audio player to take a listen 

    Posted on 17th May 2010
    Under: Archery Trade Association (ATA), Hunting, Interviews, archery | 1 Comment »

    Dr. Grant Wood of GrowDeer.tv Talks With Up North Journal

    On this week’s show, I take you out into the field on a Turkey Hunt with me.  We have a great interview with Wildlife Deer Biologist Dr. Grant Wood of GrowDeer.tv about how to maximize your hunting on small plots of land and how a public land hunter can maximize his hunting potential, something for everyone!  Mikey covers the Game Bag this week with a little bowfishing and finally I take a stand on the new Montana state law that outlaws trail cams!  Just visit our website at:  www.upnorthjournal.com and click on the audio player to listen to this week’s show.  Don’t miss next week when we interview Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice!

    Posted on 10th May 2010
    Under: Fishing, Hunting, archery, habitat | 5 Comments »

    New Zealand Red Stag Hunt, Beyond The Wild Episode 9

    Join us on this episode of Beyond The Wild for an awesome trip to New Zealand where Up North Journal Pro Staffer Jay Miller hunts for a majestic Red Stag!  We also will give you a glimpse into the Michigan Trout Opener where some of the Up North Journal Team heads north to what is refered to as Trout Boot Camp!  It is an episode your sure to enjoy, so head over to our website www.upnorthjournal.com and click on the video player on the front page to watch this exciting episode!

    Posted on 2nd May 2010
    Under: Fishing, Hunting, archery | 5 Comments »

    Chris Brackett of Brackett Outdoors Interview!

    For Immediate Release:                                                

    April 27th, 2010

         Be sure to tune into next week’s Up North Journal Podcast Episode 158 starting May 3rd, 2010 for an exclusive interview with Chris Brackett of Brackett Outdoors and formerly of Arrow Affliction.  The Up North Journal Team turned fellow UNJ Pro Staffer Chico Lopez loose for the one on one with Chris.  Be sure to catch the inside scoop on Chris’ new show for the upcoming season as well as what it takes to make it in the outdoor industry!  Chico asks him everything from his beginnings in hunting to the quirky questions everyone wants to know!  Be sure to stop over to the website and check out the 45 minute interview with Chris Brackett starting Monday May 3rd, 2010 at www.upnorthjournal.com.

    Contact:

    Mike Adams

    michaeladams@upnorthjournal.com

    Posted on 28th April 2010
    Under: Fishing, Hunting, Interviews, archery | 1 Comment »

    DragonFire ThermoGrips & Up North Journal

     

    Press Release:

    Feb. 16, 2010

         Up North Journal would like to thank Scott Briner of DragonFire ThermoGrips for becoming our newest sponsor for the UNJ team.  “DragonFire ThermoGrip” produces a heated hand grip and stabilizer for your bow!  You will see this product on the UNJ team’s bows this year on the ranges and in the field. 

         Their stabilizer which doubles as the battery pack has been put through rigorous testing and has come out on top in dampening and vibration canceling qualities against some of the best stabilizers on the market.  The thermo grip will provide up to three hours of warmth, it has two settings to provide a comfortable amount of warmth to your hand depending on the conditions.  Set it on high for cold conditions or choose the low setting for those cool mornings and evenings.

         Don’t get caught with your bow on the hook because your hands are cold.  Check out this “HOT” new product over at our website www.upnorthjournal.com and follow the links for more information on DragonFire ThermoGrips or visit them at www.dragonfirethermogrip.com.  You Can also email Scott Briner directly at:  scott@dragonfirethermogrip.com

    Posted on 17th February 2010
    Under: Archery Trade Association (ATA), Hunting, Product Testing, archery | No Comments »

    For Immediate Release

    Contact: Jeff Bergmann

    763.232.5452

    jeff@providencemarketinggroup.net

    SANITIZE SCENT FREE

    New Scent Free Hand Sanitizer from DDW perfect for use after harvesting game

    and during peak rut/Flu Season.

     

                Pleasant Valley, MO – Dead Down Wind®, an industry leader in scent prevention, introduces Instant Odorless Hand Sanitizer.  This 4 oz bottle of hand sanitizer kills 99.9% of common germs and is odorless in less than 5 seconds.  It even removes any hand odors in the process like cigarette or gas odors not just bacteria based odors.   

     “Unfortunately, the peak hunting seasons seem to correspond with the peak of the flu season” stated Dead Down Wind GM, Gary Reed.  “Our new Odorless Hand Sanitizer not only eliminates virtually any contact odors, it helps you maintain good hygiene, limits the spread of germ and fits easily into a pocket or fanny pack.”

     The Odorless Hand Sanitizer removes all odors including gas, carbons, hydrocarbons, pungent odors, even knocking out contact odors like gun cleaning chemicals, smoke odors and food odors.  The FDA certified sanitizer cleans, disinfects, and is totally odorless in seconds.  It is ideal for clean up after field dressing animals, and helps limit the exposure to diseases that can be transferred to humans from animals like hogs. 

     The 4oz bottle when used as directed will provide 58-60 applications.  Use the scent free hand sanitizer:

    • After field dressing an animal
    • After cleaning a firearm or contact with gas
    • To remove all contact odors before leaving for the field including cigarette odors
    • After using the bathroom
    • Before eating or drinking anything
    • Before and after handling raw foods, fish, poultry, or eggs
    • After using a public phone
    • After riding public transportation
    • In schools and day care centers
    • After changing diapers
    • When one is sick
    • After shaking hands
    • After sneezing or coughing

     It just makes sense to use the new DDW Odorless Sanitizer to knock out odor and 99.9% of the common germs we come in contact with everyday.  The Odorless Hand Sanitizer has an MSRP of $4.99

    About Dead Down Wind®:

     Dead Down Wind is a premium supplier of quality scent prevention products designed to help outdoor enthusiasts become more successful in the field.  Dead Down Wind revolutionized the scent elimination industry through the development of a bio-engineered process known as ESPTM (Enzyme Scent Protection).  Through this process a strand of enzymes is created that targets a broad spectrum range of odors, not just human bacteria based odors.

    Posted on 6th January 2010
    Under: CWD and Wildlife Diseases, Fishing, Hunting, archery | No Comments »

    Dead Down Wind’s New Face Camo

    For Immediate Release

     

    Contact: Jeff Bergmann

    763.232.5452

    jeff@providencemarketinggroup.net

    DON’T LET THEM SMELL OR SEE YOU

    New Camo Face Paint is as easy to remove as it is to apply!

                Pleasant Valley, MO – D2W Guide Gear, a division of Dead Down Wind, introduces a new scent free Camo Color Wheel for superior concealment, ease of use and color selection that can also be blended. 

    “One of the greatest frustrations with quality face camo is the difficulty in removing it after the hunt” states Monte McDowell, president of Dead Down Wind.  “Our new camo color wheel face paints are the easiest to remove in the industry and both FDA and EU approved colorants that are hypoallergenic.” 

    The Camo color wheel provides hunters four earth tone colors including shady brown, forest green, tree bark grey, and pitch black – making it perfect for year round use – spring as well as fall.  The unique and scent free formulation is hypoallergenic, and safe to use even on sensitive skin.  In addition, the camo will not cake or dry out skin and actually helps protect from the sun, while moisturizing the skin.  The D2W Face Camo is the easiest to remove in the industry, using nothing more than a moist towel.  No scrubbing is required, and no remnant color remains in the skin pores.  With its twist lock cap system, the Camo Color Wheel will last up to two years after opening.  Skin safe, easily removed and great colors for perfect concealment and performance.

    About D2W Guide Gear®: D2W Guide Gear, a division of Dead Down Wind® produces quality hunting accessories that are all tested and approved by professional outfitters and Guides throughout the world.  These best in class products set a new standard in quality and performance.  For more information visit deaddownwind.com

    By: Mike Adams, Up North Journal www.upnorthjournal.com

    Posted on 6th January 2010
    Under: Hunting, archery | No Comments »

    G5® GIVES NEW MEANING TO THE PHRASE

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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    New T3TM expandable 3 blade broadhead

    creates massive entrance and exit wounds.

    MEMPHIS, Mich., G5® Outdoors, the leading manufacturer in archery equipment and design, introduces its newest expandable broadhead – the T3TM.  This new 100% steel broadhead features 3 expandable blades to produce a 1.5″ wound channel. 

    t3-assembly-clip-assebmlied-view“The new design of the T3TM eliminates the shortfalls and failings that are common with other brands of expandables,” stated G5 Outdoors President and Co-Owner, Matt Grace. “In addition, the T3TM features a first of its kind blade retention system the Spider ClipTM.”

    The broadhead includes the new Spider ClipTM blade retention system. This system allows the shooter to tune their blade deployment based on their hunting scenario.  Each package of broadheads comes with 2 different tension clips.  One clip provides easier deployment for use with lower poundage bows.  The second has a stronger tension setting for use with high speed bows, crossbows, and for shooting through blind windows.   In addition, the Spider Clips eliminate the need for rubber bands or O-rings.  The new Spider Clip retention system also eliminates any risk of blade pre-deployment. t3-assembly-open_angled

    With its Metal Injection Mold Technology, 100% steel construction, field tip accuracy, truly replaceable blades and 1.5″ cutting diameter the big cut expandable T3TM leaves a blood trail that looks like a red carpet leading to your harvest.

    MSRP for the T3TM is $39.99 Replacement blades are $19.99 and replacement spider clips are $12.99.

    About G5® Outdoors

    G5® Outdoors L.L.C. is a family owned business established in 2000 and backed by more than 40 years of precision manufacturing experience. G5® strives to provide superior products that are Designed to HuntTM through precision manufacturing and innovative design.  To learn more about G5® Outdoors, visit www.g5outdoors.com or call (866)456-8836.

     

    Contact: Jeff Bergmann

    763.232.5452

    Jeff@providencemarketinggroup.net

    Posted on 16th December 2009
    Under: Archery Trade Association (ATA), Hunting, Product Testing, archery | 1 Comment »

    Up North Journal Team Member At Campbell’s Outdoor Challenge

    Nancy Jo Adams

    Marti Davis

     

     

     

     

     

         Nancy Jo Adams who is one of the newest members of the Up North Journal staff has teamed up with Marti Davis to form Team Artemis for the Whitetail Challenge!  Be sure to follow Nancy Jo’s and Marti’s adventure by checking out the daily blog entries to see if they arrowed the big buck!  You can check it out by going to Nancy Jo’s Up North Journal bio page and clicking on her blog link.  Nancy Jo is the hunter for this team and Marti is the videographer capturing all the exciting footage of the hunt!  Good luck to the first all female team to take on the Campbell’s Outdoor Challenge!

    Posted on 28th October 2009
    Under: Hunting, Uncategorized, archery | No Comments »

    Scent Free Camo

         While getting ready to wash my hunting clothes last week I made a discovery on one of the new energy efficient front loader washing machines.  It was something that could have ruined my efforts to make my camo scent free! Read the rest of this entry »

    Posted on 9th October 2009
    Under: Hunting, Uncategorized, archery | 3 Comments »