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Thorogood boots

2012-01-06T00:16:41-05:00

Guys I ordered some of the thorogood boots (hell fire) to use in the Vol.fire dept I’m in, if the other styles are as comfortable as these are I would recommend these to anyone!!! SMWIA LOCAL 555

Therma-CELL Unit

2007-09-17T15:40:58-05:00

Every year, I’m confronted by a long list of gadgets and gizmos designed to make life for the hunter/angler/outdoorsperson better, more comfortable, more reliable, fill-in-the-blank. And each year, I’m disappointed to discover that the marketing surrounding said new gimmick is much more effective than is said gimmick.

Until now. For those of you who haven’t tried the Therma-CELL Units…well, let me put this simply - you should get one. Bottom line, at least for me, it’s the best $19.99 you’ll spend this season. I’ve used the small hand-held units in western Washington on August and September bear hunts, in September for squirrels and early geese in the Midwest, and in early May during Spring turkey season - NOTE: Nothing worse than a Double Bull blind filled with blood-thirsty mosquitoes! - and have but two works to say on their performance and effectiveness - THEY and WORK. During ‘07, Julie and I have cranked the units up during Spring gobbler season, Minnesota’s early goose season, squirrel outings in the skeeter-infested timber, and most recently, on a Youth Deer Hunt in Linn County, Iowa, where the does and the mosquitoes ran neck-and-neck in terms of numbers. Again, excellent performance - just as marketed.

Rather than repeat myself here, take a look at the company’s website - http://www.thermacell.com. Most Wal-Mart stores will carry both the units ranging in price from $16 to $20, along with the refill packs (butane canisters and repellent pads) for right around $6. Several accessories exist, including an illuminated “Patio Lantern” that combines both “mood lighting” and the same butane-powered heater/repellent as the smaller units. For my dollars, however, I would suggest one of the cordura holsters - the quick-release snap-click is worth the $10 or so alone, and makes the unit easy to hang on a fanny pack, blind bag, backpack, or belt. I snap one on the military style ammo pouch I carry while squirrel hunting - it keeps the unit accessible, yet out of the way.

I can’t say this about everything I see in the Spring and Fall, gadget-wise, but this one I highly recommend - M.D. Johnson

Trail Cameras, Which one has the fastest trigger to capture moving Deer?

2009-06-04T14:58:40-05:00

I just bought a wild view trail camera at a sporting goods store, but I think I may have bought a bad one. I set it up in my basement, in my trophy room, at night to try & get somr IR shots when my kids walked by. All the photos are blurry. Only when I stood perfectly still did it show a good picture. Do you guys have any advice…Bear Killer?

The USA Needs Your Holiday Gift Guide Suggestions!

2011-09-21T10:28:23-05:00

Got some outdoor gear that you absolutely love? We want to hear from you for our holiday gift guide.

Slated to run in the next issue of The Union Sportsmen’s Journal this November, we’re looking to share your favorite gear with fellow members just in time for the holidays.

Be sure to provide, the following information:
Brand:
Model:
Price:
Made in the USA? (Yes) (No) (Not Sure)
Link to where we can find more info./photo:
Why it’s so great:
Other:

Post suggestions here in the forum or e-mail directly to Kate Cywinski at katec at unionsportsmen dot org.

Thanks for all your help and we look forward to reading your suggestions.

need to find some info on a rifle

2010-11-02T17:24:00-05:00

went to visit my grandmother over the weekend and she wanted me to take some of my grandfathers gun home with me so i wound up crossing 2 state lines with 1 Marlin 30/30, 2 Winchester 30/30, 1 Marlin 308, a Treni 6.5cal, a JC Higgins 410 pump(my first gun) a 38 specil, a S&W;32 and a Raven 25 auto.my question is with the TRENI 6.5cal , ive found a some info on it online but none of the pics match mine exactly, was wondering if anyone else new anything?

Gun Safes

2011-04-10T09:01:21-05:00

Hey everybody,
Need some advice on an American Made fire resistant gun safe.

Berger Bullets

2011-01-08T06:35:33-05:00

Does any one use Berger bullets.I think he said xl I may be wrong. I been hunting with my 280. Very hard to find bullets local. I did find Remington korelok 165 grain. Really doesn’t group well for me. I had a box of Federal 140 Fusion shot groups size of nickles at 100 yards. I found a busines not far from me. That will make me the 280 in 165 grain and will use Berger bullets. I wanted Hornady Interlock bullets. Then his price is $30 a box. I have to order and prepay for 5 boxes. Good for me no shipping just Florida tax I wanted 165 grain for more punch.

effective range for rifled shotgun slug barrel

2010-10-23T15:58:54-05:00

I recently purchased a Remington 870 Express Combo. It came with the 23” rifled barrel. Just wondering if anybody has used this barrel and what kind of slugs have worked best for you. I will be taking it to the range in a couple weeks and wanted to bring a couple different brands of slugs.

Todd Dunlap
IUOE 399

Otis Cleaning System

2010-05-09T12:58:17-05:00

Has any one used the Otis cleaning system. I thought be great to have while hunting. Would fit in ones back pack. I see the Otis on a few hunting shows. Be great if you need to clean rifle while out hunting. Least that’s what shown on the hunting shows

New short reed goose call

2010-09-03T10:03:21-05:00

Hey Brothers,
New to the site and want to share a product that is USA made and sold by our brand “The Fowlfighters”. And of course all the founders of the brand are union members also. This is a custom acrylic short reed goose call that we designed with our partners at Lynch Mob Calls. It is smoke in the fields or the contest stage. It features the new X-Factor Guts which are the heart and soul of any great call. You can get yours today in our on-line store at http://www.fowlfighter.com Even if you don’t want a call jump on the website sing up (it’s free) check us out.