July 3, 2009
When you go all out during your workouts, you have got to know how hard you are pushing your body. The wrong training method or the wrong intensity can actually do more harm than good!
One of the simplest and most effective methods we’ve found to monitor your workout is to use a Heart Rate Monitor
. These simple sport watch type devices really can give you invaluable insight into the effectiveness of your total workout. Whether your a trying to lose weight, bulk up or train for an upcoming triathlon a heart rate monitor can be your secret weapon!
Whenever you train aerobically you’ve got to monitor what is going on with your heart rate! It is truly amazing how many Bodybuilders and strength athletes actually over work their bodies during a cardio session. They’ve just finished with a heavy workout and jump the recumbent bike or treadmill to “burn off some fat”. What they may not realize is that their heart rate is already elevated from the weight training and they may actually raise their heart rate to a dangerous level if it not properly monitored.
The most effective aerobic workouts consist of working at approximately 65% of your maximum heart rate. To calculate your HRM use the following formula:
220 – your age = X * 0.65
Or you can consult your personal training for the correct target zone for your own goals. By working within your selected target zone you’ll gain the most benefit for your effort.
As always huntingmthood’s professionals recommend that you consult with your physician prior to starting any exercise routine!
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June 27, 2009
Important dates for the Oregon Sportsman & Sportswoman in your house!
July 1, 2009 ODFW Controlled hunt results available for fall hunting seasons
July 4, 2009 Independence Day
August 1, 2009 General Cougar & Fall Black Bear seasons open
August 15, 2009 Pronghorn Seasons open
August 23, 2009 Pronghorn Seasons close
August 28, 2009 Bow tag sales deadline
August 29, 2009 General Bow season opens
September 1, 2009 Season opens for Dove, Forest Grouse & W. Oregon Quail
September 7, 2009 Labor Day
September 22, 2009 Fall Begins
September 27, 2009 General Bow Season closes
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June 25, 2009
I happened to be in Portland not too long ago and stopped in at Outdoor Outfitters Wholesale Sports (formally known as Sportsman’s Warehouse).
I hadn’t been in this store in quite some time and I was shocked to say the least.
It looks like the new ownership bought everything – inventory, fixtures and even mounted big game heads!
What was lacking were too key ingredients for a successful Outdoors market place –
- Selection, shale we say the shelf’s were bare.
- Customer service, now Sportsman’s Warehouse had only marginal customer service before, but now under new management, I heard the employees state at least three separate times that “I don’t know”. I like the answer to my question – “Do you have any .450 Marlin Ammunition?”, “It’d be over there if we do”, was the response I received!!
I’ve worked in Sporting goods stores, and sold firearms and ammunition as well as being a former factory certified Archery Technician, I can say that the owners I’ve worked for would have dropped from heart attacks if they overheard an employee making such statements.
It’s said to say, but the only shops in the Portland area that may be worth frequenting are a select few gun stores, and perhaps one of the specialty outfitter shops. The days of a decent sporting goods store, appear to be over.
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June 22, 2009
With the month of July almost upon us, it’s time to start planning your summer scouting trips. A few weekends of camping combined with checking out your favorite Big Buck hidy holes, can bring big benefits come the falls hunts!
Usually by mid-July the mature Bucks have settled into their summer routines, and should hold in the areas you find them until the second week of October. Just be sure not to push them out of preferred areas!
I personally prefer glassing for Big Bucks from a distance, but in a lot of the terrain in the Mt. Hood National Forest this is getting to be a real challengs. Brush and timber have grown up, making some of my favorite lookouts all but impossible to use to good effect.
Some of the Old-timers insist that the areas don’t even hold Bucks and Bulls anymore. I have to disagree, since I still continue to find fresh track and sign, I know that these were not made any ghost!
Like the best of the best always say, if it was easy everyone would do it! Hunting up a big Monster Cascade Buck has never been easy – but they are still there, it’s the hunt for them that makes challenge not the harvest!
Besides spending several weekends scouting, this is the time of year to sight-in your favorite hunting rifle and test out ALL of you hunting gear. Boots, Backpacks, water bottles, compass, GPS, everything!
Don’t wait til the last minute to find out it’s broke and has to be fixed!!
Remember go prepared, hunt hard, long and smart – the success you find will provide the memories for a lifetime!
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June 15, 2009
Once again the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has changed their process mid-stream.
The 2009 controlled hunt draw results are available online. You’ll need your 2009 Oregon Hunting license number in order to check if you were successful in the draw.
Leftover tags for the 2009 hunting seasons will be available on July 1st at 10 a.m. at license dealers point-of-sale (POS). These tags are expected to sell out quickly and the available hunts are expected to be small in number.
Oregon Hunting Guide
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June 4, 2009
If you’re like me, your Dad got you and your siblings started in hunting & fishing!
Of course my own experiences started with fishing at age 3, shooting at 5 years of age and backpacking at 6! And hunting started at the tender age of 10!
Hunting trips with my Dad are of the few memories of both my youth and Father that I truly treasure.
Now that I have kids of my own, I can understand how hard it is to make that connection to teenagers. This is exactly why introducing your young ones to the outdoors is so important!
If you’re looking for gift ideas this Father’s Day Sale
, be sure and checkout Bass Pro Shops
! They’ve got excellent products, great prices, reasonable shipping (if you don’t live near one of their awesome retail stores) and some of the best customer service to be found anywhere.
They are my first choice when I start shopping for gear for the outdoors!
The Bass Pro Shops wish list is a cool feature, I keep mine up to date year round and then email it to my friends and family anytime they need gift ideas!
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May 15, 2009
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as extended the Controlled Hunt application Deadline until June 1st, 2009, due to POS system slowdown.
The press release dated May 14, 2009, also informs Oregon hunters that the controlled hunt draw results will not be available until July 1st and leftover tags are scheduled to go on sale July 15th.
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May 13, 2009
ODFW has extended the controlled hunt application deadline has been extended through Tuesday, May 19 11:59 PT due to a slowdown in ODFW’s point-of-sale system affecting sales online and at license agents.
So, if you haven’t got your applications submitted yet, there’s still time! But don’t wait until the last minute!
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May 11, 2009
I was able to use the ODFW new online purchasing system for my Oregon Controlled hunt applications.
This is a really slick improvement over having to go a POS system, at the local sport mart! Other than a couple of non-intuitive items on the web site I was provided with an efficient system, that is a lot less error prone than the Point-of-sale merchant systems.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Online License Sales
The Buy Now button on the main landing page has already met with some criticism, but it’s worth mentioning that you must click on the button to gain access to the online license sale system.
Another minor gotcha that I encountered is when you enter your controlled hunt numbers, you must hit enter, in order to confirm a valid hunt selection and to be able to advance to the next screen.
You’ll need your Hunter/Angler ID number and/or Social Security number (for new applicants only), to complete your online selections and purchases!
Don’t forget that Friday May 15th, 2009 is this years deadline to apply for your big game hunts! With the new online system you don’t have to wait inline until the last minute, so don’t wait, apply now!
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May 4, 2009
New for this year is the hunter results for all Oregon hunters and anglers. Be sure to do this or you eventually won’t be able to be new licenses and tags!
Don’t forget to report your hunt results. Anyone who purchases a big game or turkey tag must report hunt results online or by phone. Reporting is required even if you did not fill your tag or go hunting.More information
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