Shave-off for Jack!

Jack is a courageous 3-year-old kid who is currently battling neuroblastoma . He is a real trooper and is fighting the good fight, but he needs our help! Join me April 10 as I shave it off for Jack! Scott, Jack's uncle, has a message to share with everyone, and below that you'll also find a couple of flyers for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Be there and get bald - even my 6-year-old son has agreed to shave it off for Jack.

Jack has a Blog where you can find more information about this great kid, and a PayPal link where you can donate and support the good fight!
Click here to goto Jack's Blog!

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DATE: Saturday, April 10, 2010; 2pm to 6pm
LOCATION: Loco Patron, Scottsdale, AZ
SPONSORS: Loco Patron & Adrian Wilson Foundation

Summer is almost here and what better way to start the season then with the coolest haircut around.... the baldy! For only a $20 donation, guys, and maybe some girls (yes, we have a few thinking about it), can get their bald on. For only $10 more, our celebrity barbers, Cardinals players Adrian Wilson and Steve Breaston, will have your head looking as sharp as the pros! You'll also leave with a t shirt that you can wear in honor of Jack! Also, we are raffling some cool prizes to give away as well; 1 ticket for $10 and 5 for $40 and we promise you'll be very impressed with the raffle prizes. T shirts are available for individual purchase as well, all going to the benefit of Jack to help him fight this cancer. Join us for an afternoon of fun, help take the load off the parents mind for an afternoon and show your support. ALL proceeds will go directly to the costs of Jack's care. If cash is tight or you don't want to shave your head, you're welcome to come regardless; grab a t shirt, a cold beer or an iced tea and a few snacks... just being there is support enough.

Make-A-Wish is coming on board to help sponsor/support but I can't list them now as the details are being ironed out. Lastly, Eagle Rider motorcycle rentals is also going to be sponsoring in some fashion and they're working on getting a ride put together to raise some money and maybe tying it into arriving at Locos. We're very pleased with how it's coming together.

-Scott

Coyote Clinic students continue to drop fur!

It's so great to see guys getting out and putting what they have learned to the test - and then dropping coyotes as a result! Here are some more pictures from guys who attended the Coyote Clinic, got out into the field, and started putting more fur on the ground.

Blue jeans and a gray coat

Earlier this week I was headed down the highway with my hunting partner Kelly and our friend Tanner. As we cruised down the road, all three of us became fixated on a beautiful canyon off in the distance. Filled with rocky ledges and deep draws, we were sure we could get a fox to come and visit us. Luckily we all love to hunt, so we carry our hunting gear with us - just in case. We were able to find a sideroad that took us well away from where others could easily get to - 4 wheel drive was required. We stopped a few hundred yards from the edge of the canyon ledge and hiked in.

Now when I say we carry our hunting gear with us, I don't mean all of it - just the basics. I almost always wear a camo hat, and I can put my shotgun, calls, facemask, and a camo shirt in a rifle case. My two companions had similar setups, but we all sported blue jeans, which meant we'd have to find good cover. This goes to show that good cover, sitting still, and a little shade go a long way when it comes to camouflage.

I sat at the edge of a draw that overlooked the canyon, and Kelly and Tanner sat to either side of me, fully capable of taking anything that might try to flank me. The sun was already starting to sink low in the sky when I began my call, but about 6 minutes into the stand Kelly spotted a gray fox headed right for me. Let me tell you, this is when you know you have a hunting partner who is a team player! Kelly had a few decent, but not great, shot opportunities on this fox. But since the fox was continuing to approach the call, Kelly let him go knowing that at close range the fox would definitely not escape my shotgun. A minute or so passed before the fox came into my view, and at 20 yards it was a good shot. He was a nice big male, and we were very glad that we'd had our gear, kept our eyes open, and made the effort.

Coyote Clinic Field Day

The Coyote Clinic will continue with the Field Day, held on Saturday, April 3rd, from 9am to 4pm.

There will be a short hike where stand selection and call sequence will be discussed, and we will discuss firearm selection more in depth. Skinning demonstrations with the three main Arizona predators (coyote, fox, bobcat) will include skinning opportunities for anyone who wants to get their hands dirty! Everyone is encouraged to wear their camo, and to bring their calls as there will be calling instruction for each type of call - open reed, closed reed, and e-caller. Please also bring your favorite .22 rifle - reactive targets will provide you the chance to work on your accuracy while on stand. If you don't have a .22 rifle, there will be rifles on site that you can use.

Young hunters are encouraged to attend at a discounted rate, and every young hunter ages 10-16 will receive a hunting gift! And custom calls and lanyards from Kannah Creek Calls will again be available for purchase at a discounted rate.

Click the link below to open the info sheet for this great event!

Coyote Clinic Field Day Infosheet (PDF file)

See you in the field!

Coyote Clinic = Success!

The Coyote Clinic was a great success, and I have had a lot of phone calls and emails since then from people who attended asking more questions and thanking me for the good presentation. I want to thank Kelly Lewis, my good friend and President of the XPC, for helping out by lending his expertise and good personality.

Coyote Clinic Field Day is scheduled right now for April 3rd. It will include actual stand selection, more info on firearms, skinning demonstrations, calling demonstrations, and hands-on accuracy training with fall down targets. Everyone is encouraged to wear their camo, bring their calls, and bring their favorite predator rifle.

A hunter named Sid that came to the Coyote Clinic last week sent me a text message this morning with this info:

"Smoked one this morning..missed a double last night...thanks for the knowledge ...Sid"




In addition to some of the phone calls I've been getting from hunters who attended the Clinic and are having success, I've been getting some good pictures. Just like the above picture of Sid, another hunter named Rob was also able to get out, put some fur on the ground, and get a good hero photo.

Most hunters just need a little extra info to start putting fur on the ground - way to go Sid and Rob!