Retired UDWR Northern Regional Office leader, Jack Renzel extended an invite for me to be the keynote speaker at the quarterly meeting of the Wasatch Audubon Society, speaking on Utah’s wood duck population and the WOW program.

Prepared to give 30 minutes of informative discussion, the audience was extremely interactive and the time flew by, nearly an hours time pasted and the questions continues…
In the interest of time and not wanting to run to long, I gave in to the the clock, leaving opportunity for informal discussion afterward, which led to great company and and new acquaintances with truly great people.

Afterwards, I was pleasures to be presented with a signed addition from Keith Evans, of his book Utah’s Featured Birds And Viewing Sites. Keith and his book are a valuable resource to our feathered friends here in the state…the evening was truly an honor to be in such great company.

SLC Tribune Article

Brett Prettyman, of the Salt Lake Tribune, has put together a write up on a young man but the name of Tate Douglas and his interest in competition calling at the Best Of the West calling championship.  This article is scheduled for Monday, March 14th, 2011.  Brett has been a great supporter to this event and i look forward to his review.

The DuckMan, Live on KUTV2 Morning News

Thursday, March 17th, I will be interviewing live with Adam Eakle on KUTV2 Morning News,  talking about the 10th Annual Best Of The West Game Calling event.  Adam and The Duckman playing with their Qwack-Pipes…GET YOUR POPCORN READY!!!

Provo Daily Herald

Friday, March 18th, The Provo Daily Herald will run a feature story on the Best Of The West Game Calling Stage.  Writer Jessica Eyre and I had a wonderful interview and I look forward to her review.

ISE Show Program

The International Sportsmen’s Expositions show program has put a spot-light on pages 1 & 2 on this Years Best Of The West event and it’s Host.

Show Program>>> ISE_SLC_Program_2011_R

ISE, Best Of The West & FaceBook

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The 10 Annual Best Of The West Calling Championship has lined out to have over $10,000 in cash prizes and awards!  Browning, who has been a Gold Sponsor since the inception of this event, has come forward with a Browning Silver and the new Browning Maxus, two TOP-SHELF prizes no doubt.  Mojo Outdoors has also come through as a Gold Sponsor, covering the event with $2500 of Mojo Motion.  Snyder’s Taxidermy, providing two Gift Certificates that will cover taxidermy for 1 Duck, and 1 Goose.  Camp Chef has been a long time partner, covering the event with there quality outdoor gear, making sure that title spots will go home with a little flavor, compliments of the Chef.  GoalZero is our newest sponsor to the arena, covering us with Nomad7’s, a tricked out piece of technology that will keep you charged in the back country.  Legendary Butch Richenback of RNT Calls has put together a one-of-a-kind call, engraved with the title 10th Annual Best Of The West, sure to be a piece of history.  Sportsman’s Warehouse is also a Product Sponsor, providing $100 Gift Certificates for the event.

I Am looking forward to this years Presenting Sponsor and Show Host, Gary Winterton of Hooked On Utah.  Gary has proven to be very entertaining, given a crowd and a microphone.  Gary’s camera man will be grabbing every piece of the action as he will be spotlighting the Best Of The West event in weeks to come on KSL, Sportman Channel and WFN.  More to come!

Having just wrapped up with the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo, I was pleased to see so many friends come out to enjoy this venue.  The event was well attended and generated a pile of money to be used for the resources.  While working with the good folks from the International Sportsmen’s Expositions (ISE) in their booth, I was excited to hear all the great reviews and excitement about the upcoming ISE show to be held Salt Lake City, March 17th- 20th.  Along with networking the people and handing out 500 discount coupons for the March event, I was also able to work with quite a bundle of youth through the use of a fishing pole, teaching them how to cast a lure.  It never ceases to amaze me at how easy it is to put a smile on the face of a child.

Another great aspect to these events is the opportunity to get to know such great people and their products.  These shows are loaded with so many cool things, but this one was a show stopper for me.  XXX of Skull taxidermy has created a one of a kind reproduction of an over-sized whitetail skull complete with detachable antlers.  To give you an idea of the size, this rack  sports an incredible 406 inches.  The mastery of detail gives this piece of art the look touch and feel of the real deal.

For More Info on Skull Taxidermy & Monster:

SKULL PHOTO LEFT>>>  CLICK HERE

SKULL PHOTO RIGHT>>>  CLICK HERE

SKULL TAXIDERMY WEBSITE>>> CLICK HERE

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How is it that a mannequin can make a piece of cheese look so good?

Will the GreenBay take the Pittsburg?  i think they will….either way it will be a good show.

Learn more about heart rate basics and use these heart rate charts to help you understand and improve your overall cardio fitness. Understanding the different types of heart rates and what they represent, you can measure your overall cardio heart health.

Knowing how to measure a maximum heart rate, and understanding how a target your heart rate zone while exercising can set the stage for successful weight loss, get the maximum benefits of any exercise regime and ultimately help you to understand the overall health of your heart.

Q: What is a heart rate?

A: The average number of heart beats per minute; a heart beat is when the heart contracts to pump blood thru your system.

Q: What is a resting heart rate?

A: Resting heart rate is the number of beats in one minute while you are at a complete rest state. Your resting heart rate indicates your basic overall heart health and fitness level. The more conditioned your body is, the less effort it needs to make to pump blood thru your body.

Q: What is a recovery heart rate?

A: This is the heart rate your body will drop to after two minutes, after stopping an exercise session. For instance you exercised for 30 minutes and your heart rate was at 155. Two minutes after you stopped exercising, your heart rate then decreased to 95. This recovery heart rate measure helps to evaluate your overall heart fitness level. Use this measurement to compare between exercise sessions

Q: What is a maximum heart rate?

A: A maximum heart rate (Max HR) is the highest number of beats your heart contracts during a one minute measurement. Max HR is a useful tool to measure training intensities and typically is used to measure or predict the level of exercise. It’s always good to measure your Max HR while doing exercises to ensure you stay within a safe range or use it to measure if the exercise is actually working well enough to raise your heart rate to acceptable ranges and levels.

Q: How do I measure a Max HR?

A: The best method of determining your individual maximum heart rate is to be clinically tested and monitored on a treadmill. This is called a treadmill stress testing and is done by a cardiologist or certified physical therapist. Based on your age and physical condition, a formula is used to predict your Max HR. The other method is by using an age-predicted maximum heart rate formula:

WOMEN: 226 – your age = age-adjusted Max HR
MEN: 220 – your age = age-adjusted Max HR

Example: If you are a 30-year-old woman, your age-adjusted maximum heart rate is 226- 30 years = 196 bpm (beats per minute).

*note that this formula allows you to estimate your Max HR. Be sure to consult with your exercise trainer and doctors for the most effective rates that are customized to your health.

Q: What is your heart rate reserve?

A: The heart rate reserve is the difference between your Max HR and your Resting HR. For instance, if your Max HR is 150 bpm and your resting HR is 65, this means your heart rate reserve is 95. (150 – 65 = 95)

Q: What is a safe heart rate?

A: Your “safe heart rate” is a heart rate that is prescribed to help moderate and supervise your exercise training so that you don’t overdo it. This range is typically about 60% of the maximum heart rate and helps to reduce the amount of stress on the heart while gaining good effects of exercise. This is especially important if you have a heart condition or just starting an exercise regime.

Q: What is a target zone?

A: A target zone is a heart rate range that helps you maintain an intensity level while you work out. There are different target zones for different types of athletes and levels of exercise you are following. Target zones typically correspond with a specific exercise goal and helps to effectively grade if an exercise is actually working for you or overworking you.

Select which level represents your physical condition and then locate the Heart Rate Zones for your age from the Target Heart Rate Chart. For Example: if you want to burn fat to lose weight, select your favorite exercise and keep within 60-70% of your maximum heart rate, based on your age, for at least 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week.

Printable Version>>>  CLICK HERE

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There is something magical that takes place between a father and his children when he takes them hunting.  I have had the pleasure of spending time with these two in the blinds over the past few years and it is always obvious that they share quite a unique bond between them.  True, there maybe more to life than hunting but increasing quality time where all the noise from a hectic life is removed and opportunity for us to reflect on the good things of life helps to keep us all walking the right paths in life.

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In a recent outing with Journalist Brett Prettyman and Salt Lake tribune photographer Chris Detrick, the question was asked “so whats with all the jingle things around your neck”?  Well Sir, i replied as I took my call lanyard from around my neck, this here is a duck hunters scrap book.  Problem is, you can’t see the memories that i see as i look at each one of these bands.  I guess it is just a personal thing i said.  Looking at the bands and showing him a specific section, I told him the story of a man’s first goose; this man had been hunting waterfowl for 8 years and had never successfully bagged a goose and my new task was to change that fate.

Salt Lake Tribune: Full Story>>> Click Here

A Man’s First Band: Full Story>>> CLICK HERE