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GTH Update
posted May 16,2012 02:05 pm
If you've wondered whats up with GTH lately , our apologies. We realize we've been a little lax in updates , blog articles , and episodes of our online show. Our attention and energies have been directed at the next step in the evolution of our team . No worries though , you'll still be able to see our shows , but your ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Hunt For A Cure
posted Apr 06,2012 08:04 am
I've been back in town for couple weeks now, from the St. Judes Hunt for a Cure. My overall experience during the hunt was absolutely amazing. I was privileged to travel down to Western Tenn. with world turkey calling champ Shane Hendershot. If you've never heard this guy call, your missing out. S ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Two More to Look At
posted Feb 20,2012 08:02 am
Application time is in full swing now! Time for a couple more states for me. Utah and New Mexico. These are a couple good ones if you're new to the game. As I mentioned in an earlier blog post , there are some states that make gaining points easier than others and states with no point systems that make for equal ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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There Is But One Cure
posted Feb 06,2012 07:02 am
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It's that time of year again. I've been getting that same old feeling, that urge, that need, that drive ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Time for Arizona
posted Feb 03,2012 09:02 am
Time for another installment in our series . Today I'm looking at Arizona . This is another state that has a split application process . They're Elk and Antelope apps are due by Feb 14th. Now as I mentioned in an earlier post , I would let you guys follow along with my app process but in this situation I will try ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Its That Time Again
posted Jan 13,2012 11:01 am
It's time again ! As promised , I'm going to let you guys follow along with my application procedure this year in hopes that it may give you some insight on how to put together that hunt out west. Keep in mind also , although I've been doing this for over ten years , I'm still no expert by any means. I'll provide some r ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Back To Basics
posted Jan 06,2012 08:01 am
All of us at Greenback Tactical Hunters have a passion for the outdoors. We all strive to produce the best videos we can. Even though we have a love for filming, we to often get caught up in the moment and forget how we gained our interests in the outdoors to begin with. Most of us started small game hunting. Over the ho ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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2012 Already !
posted Dec 30,2011 07:12 am
Have you ever thought about hunting out west ? For most of us back east, the lure of Elk , Mule deer , Antelope , and the Three once in a lifetime species are hard to resist. The only problem is , unlike our home state of Tennessee , you cant just go down to the local sporting goods store , purchase a license , w ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Amanda's Buck
posted Dec 20,2011 08:12 am
Well- we just arrived home from the GA trip and I must say we had a blast!! We had encounters with several of the bucks we were after and was able to connect with an absolute slunger of a G ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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A Game Of Inches
posted Dec 12,2011 08:12 am
Most whitetail hunters know that the preparation and time put into a season is enough to drive a person crazy, and this 2011 season was no different. Starting back in July hanging trail cameras and preparing for the seas ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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" Lucky "
posted Dec 08,2011 03:12 pm
Just about the time the last of the leftover Thanksgiving Turkey is polished off , its time for one of my favorite trips of the year….Kansas Rifle ! We've had a lot of success in Kansas over the years and this one was no different . Little did I know what a wild set of circumstances would accompany th ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Sitka Flash 20
posted Dec 07,2011 08:12 am
You've seen a few articles from us relating the benefits of our Sitka clothing systems in the past but just wanted to give a shout out to another piece of Sitka gear I've been putting through the paces this season….my Flash 20 pack! This thing is a little jewel ! It's a 2000 cubic inch day pack that actuall ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Ridiculous Hot
posted Dec 05,2011 03:12 pm
Dragging out an old article today but this week in Kansas compelled me to tell you guys about this product again . My Sitka Incinerator system was put through the ultimate test with some cold blustery conditions with no movement stand hunting situations. It performed amazingly well. I was never the least bit cold regardless of temperature. Check out this article by Jeff Simpson about this amazing ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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The Killing Tree
posted Nov 22,2011 04:11 pm
After a long summer of scouting and pouring over trail cam pics , we were as confident about this season as any season in recent memory . As most of you know , when the velvet comes off , patterns change and it can take a little time to relocate the deer. Unfortunately this year many of the deer Dirk and I were watching ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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" Back In"
posted Nov 16,2011 07:11 am
Backcountry elk hunting, we're back, and it was awsome! Now we are sorting through the pictures and waiting on the video. The scenery was spectacular. We got into some elk, got some great video, and spent s ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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"Droopy"
posted Oct 31,2011 11:10 am
We were off to the Eastern Plains of Colorado again for a DIY whitetail hunt . Myself , Logan and camera intern Bunky made the twenty hour trek to Sterling Colorado and quickly began the task of locating our property and devising a plan of attack. Heres where the fun lies in these type of hunts . We had five days to fig ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Almost Here
posted Oct 10,2011 07:10 am
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Elk hunting in 4 days! I switched from months to days somewhere around 70 I think. I spent most of the day yesterday packing gear into backpacks and trying to make sure I won't forget anything. I ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Forget Anything ?
posted Oct 05,2011 07:10 am
As season 2 has gotten off to a great start for us here at Greenback Tactical Hunters, with Logan taking a very nice buck in Southern Ohio, and continued sightings of other bucks on our hitlist. I wanted to touch on something I feel a lot of hunters overlook. A ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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The Brow Buck
posted Sep 30,2011 08:09 am
The story begins the weekend of July 4th when my good buddy, Chad, and I caught a glimpse of a buck that would become the center of our attention over the next 11 weeks proceeding the 2011 Ohio archery season.&nbs ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Its Just Begun
posted Sep 27,2011 08:09 am
And so it begins... season two is off and running. It took only three days for Logan to anchor the number one deer on his hitlist in Ohio. A great 160s type buck that sports a ten inch brow ! Logan moved his set twice in the first few days of the season to put himself in front of this bruiser ! Stay tuned for the story in his own words in the next few days .
As for the rest of the team , eve ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Ohio Update
posted Sep 23,2011 08:09 am
Its good to be back in Ohio.. the Alfalfa is as green as I've ever seen it and after spending all day in the woods, the bucks are already making their presence known. Can't wait for Saturday..
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Freak Update
posted Sep 21,2011 05:09 pm
For those following the story of our mystery deer , heres a quick update. He's shed his velvet obviously at this point but has remained in the same core area. How many times have you seen that summer pattern change when the velvet goes. We assume that the late beans are the key . A few more days and the chess match begins ! Stay tuned for updates and by the way , if you've not seen this guy yet , ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Cats Out Of The Bag...kinda
posted Sep 15,2011 07:09 am
We decided to give everybody a look at one of the deer on the hit list for this year. For obvious reasons we've kept this one under wraps and wont divulge which Tactical Hunter is on this deer or which of the six states we'll be hunting he is located. Nevertheless he's worth sharing ! Very ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Preperation
posted Sep 13,2011 07:09 am
I must say, it feels great to be off the road and concentrating on the upcoming fall. Instead of driving countless miles each week, from state to state, I now spend my daylight hours shooting, glassing, checking cams, and setting stands.. Every night we are checking our inventory as far as shooter bucks go, whether it be studying pho ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Waiting Game
posted Sep 07,2011 09:09 am
After many countless hours preparing.. the time we all wait for is almost here... opening day.Just like many of the mid-west states , Ohio archery opens in about three weeks(3 weeks) With many evenings spent on food sources taking inventory on our shooter bucks with cameras and binos in hand , its almost crunch time . During early season , you will most likely find ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Elk On A Budget
posted Aug 30,2011 08:08 am
When you talk to people about hunting Elk in the West, they always seem to ask the same questions. How much does it cost? Do you use a guide? Do you fly or drive? What caliber rifle do you use? What kind of gear do you need? How long does it take to get there from Greenback? ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Slope Doper ?
posted Aug 25,2011 09:08 am
How many times have you had that big Mulie skylined out of coulie you were in and you had to shoot straight up hill , or your stand was hung on a steep ridge and the deer you were waiting on snuck in on thje low side? I know I've had a few errant arrows fly high before I understood the principles of gravity over the distance of angles or slopes.
In our tacticle rifle shooting , th ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Its Back
posted Aug 22,2011 10:08 am
One of the saddest things I've ever witnessed in the field was in Sheridan Wyoming a few years ago when EHD ran through the whitetail deer herd . I personally witnessed at least fifty dead or dying animals in the span of one week on one river system. If you've ever seen this you know its one of those things that you jus ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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HB Film School
posted Aug 10,2011 07:08 am
I recently had the opportunity to attend the Heartland Bowhunter film school in Lees Summit Missouri and man was it an eye opener. You've probably seen my opinion on these guys in past articles and it has changed somewhat. I've always said that HB is the pinnacle of outdoor programming in my opinion and after meet ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Ridiculous Hot
posted Jul 27,2011 11:07 am
Finally got the last few peices of my Sitka gear system in the mail and man are some of the new products cool! I think my favorite thus far is the new incenerator jacket and bibs. Those late season Kansas hunts wont be the same. Kansas in december is notorious for super cold temps and high winds...not a good combination. This new peice of gear will certainly do the trick! Check out this review by ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Ohio Update
posted Jul 26,2011 09:07 am
Here in southern Ohio one thing is for sure…..summer continues to drag on and on. As I'm sure for most of you , fall cant get here fast enough. Dirk , Heath , and I have been watching several farms during countless evening hours behind the binoculars in hopes of finding our shooter Bucks for the season . One part ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Stepping It Up
posted Jul 08,2011 09:07 am
Things are really stepping up in the GTH camp. All the draws are over and plans are being made for upcoming hunts this fall. Logan is hitting the road again for the summer show circuit spreading the word about GTH. Heath and Jesse are running trail cams all over southern Ohio and starting to compile their hit list. Steve Hunt and Ken are lining up gear and getting in shape for a back country / bac ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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DIY Elk
posted Jun 21,2011 09:06 am
With the close of turkey season, we've put the shotguns up and started planning for fall. Ken Brooks and I drew elk tags in Wyoming this year and we are only three months and twenty five days away from the season opening on October 15th. Yes, I'm counting. I have made four trips to western Wyoming for elk but this will be the first for Ken. This will be a do it yourself backcountry hunt into s ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Another Giveaway !
posted Jun 17,2011 02:06 pm
Hey Everyone! In appreciation for all the support , we're having another Giveaway! Things are really Taking off for team GTH and we are excited to share it with are new found friends and fans. So again , thanks to all for your support. Just pop over to the "Store" page and pick out what you would like and leave a comment below. We're gonna increase your odds by choosing Three winners on Monday! G ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Killin Time
posted Jun 13,2011 10:06 am
Here in Southern Ohio turkey season has passed and for some this is a down time in the woods. We've shifted gears to growing velvet. The rain has finally quit and the heat is turned on. The last few weeks have been spent busting tail turning dirt and getting seed in the ground and evening drives trying to catch a glimpse of the first few bucks in velvet. Not to mention plenty of trail cams in fro ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Wrapping It Up
posted May 16,2011 01:05 pm
Another Turkey season has come and gone for GTH and I'd have to call it a success. Eleven Birds in Tennessee and Five in Ohio! And at the risk of sounding cliche , the success wasn't only measured by the number of kills, but by time spent in the field with friends enjoying the scenery and the challenge of chasing the King of Spring. Most of our hunts were preserved on film , including a youth hu ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Ohio Turkey
posted May 03,2011 09:05 am
As most of you know , Team GTH is associated with BB2. Well , the Ohio Turkey season has started off with a different type of BB2….. Bad weather and Bad luck ! Everyone in the Ohio Valley knows exactly what I'm talking about . Since the opening of Youth Season , the amount of rain we've encountered has been unbelievable ! Within the first 10 days of the season we've had 7 inches of rain. This o ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Mountain Birds
posted Apr 25,2011 08:04 am
"I must say, our season has gotten off to a great start. We have been in the birds since day one and it only gets better from here. This past week has actually been the slowest week as far as the birds responding. It seems as though many of the male birds have been, and continue to be spending a lot of time with the hens. But- as each day goes, I see more and more hens breaking away from th ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Chattin' with "BIG"
posted Apr 20,2011 04:04 pm
You may have seen in an earlier blog article , my success story related to BB2 a couple of years ago in Kansas. This is where I first had the opportunity to meet Sean Wuller of Big and J Industries and try out his amazing product . Recently I had the chance to ask Sean some of the questions that we encounter from some of our fans.
STEVE- A Lot of people are confused…. is BB2 a suppleme ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Crank It Up
posted Apr 09,2011 08:04 am
Time to "crank it up " again! Thoughts of big deer have now changed to big Gobblers for most , and we're no exception. We've started chasing turkeys here in Tennessee and will be after 'em in Ohio in a couple of weeks. Ken's already put two on the ground and Logan , fresh off the road from the Spring show circuit , put one down the first morning back. Jesse, Dirk , Heath and Ryan all have their ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Still Deer Hunting
posted Mar 21,2011 09:03 am
Still hunting in Greenback…… in a manner of speaking. Even during this time of year , plans are being made for the fall 2011 season. As you know , team GTH chases the deer where we find 'em . And that could be anywhere! Being true to mostly DIY type hunts takes tons of research to find and film quality animals from east to west. Although we manage our home herds in Tennessee and Ohio with help ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Our Favorite Management
posted Feb 18,2011 12:02 pm
So whats everyone else doing during this time of year? If your like us, the end of deer season signals the doldrums for a lot of us. We aren't privy to large tracts of private midwestern farmlands to wander around hunting sheds and manage our herds. Our favorite contribution to deer management not only helps our deer, but our neighbors as well. Hunting coyotes! It doesn't take long after deer ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Kansas Rifle
posted Dec 10,2010 03:12 pm
One of GTHs favorite trips of the year falls on the first Wednesday in December every year. Nothing like finishing up the last of the Thanksgiving turkey and packing up for Kansas rifle season. This year was no exception as Ken and myself packed the truck and headed that way.
This year held a few surprises. We had a couple new farms to hunt so there was obviously going to be a l ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Doin It The Hard Way
posted Nov 24,2010 03:11 pm
When it comes to deer hunting , Im a true do-it yourselfer from start to finish . On the evening of November 15th , I gave this phrase a new meaning . Through out the season thus far Dirk and I have been hitting it hard every chance we had . When Dirk was unable to go , Heath had been filling in on camera . This particular night had both of them tied up so I tried something different . I ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Rons Colorado Adventure
posted Nov 19,2010 11:11 am
Just a short piece for those that have been following Rons hunt and progress . For those of you that are not familiar with this , my father in-law Ron Edmondson was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in June of this year . Since that time he has undergone surgery and subsequent chemo and radiation treatments , which are still ongoing . Being an avid hunter , it was hard on him to miss out on his ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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GTH partners with Big and J
posted Nov 18,2010 06:11 pm
Team GTH is proud to announce BignJ industries as our new sponsor . Im sure youve all heard of BB2 by now . This stuff is truly incredible ! . I was fortunate to be in camp last year with Sean Wuller for a late season rifle hunt in Kansas . As you know , this time of year most mature deer are trying to pack as many vital minerals and proteins as possible to make it through the harsh Kansas winter ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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Off And Running
posted Nov 13,2010 10:11 pm
Well its finally here, the launch of our new website. Its amazing how much work a project like this takes. No complaints though , we are excited to move forward with this venture . Just regular guys having a blast hunting and filming , enjoying the outdoors . As we grow , we hope to bring you interesting articles , links to great products that we have personally tested and believe in , and pretty ... [READ FULL ARTICLE]
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