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Air Travel with My 10 Point Turbo S1 Crossbow, Arrows/Bolts and Broadheads
Perhaps you are considering a crossbow hunt and need to fly to your destination like me. I have booked a 2025 trophy spring black bear rifle/crossbow hunt in Alberta, Canada. I will bring my 10 Point Turbo S1 Crossbow along. Hunters in Alberta are allowed two bears.
I went online to look for a hard crossbow case. This case below is said to fit all 10 Point Crossbows since 2019. The cost was $250, a bit high. However, the case was designed for specific 10 Point crossbows. The internal dimensions allow similar crossbows with varying fit quality like mine.
Ten Point says the case is hard enough for air travel, as a checked bag, but must have TSA airline approved locks. The case does come with some protective foam. I have added more. The case also has some exterior connection points for strapping to an ATV.
Some air-traveling crossbow hunters suggest to keep arrows and broadheads separate in other checked luggage. We shall see. I purchased a broadhead case from Muzzy below for $10.50. Keep those blades razor sharp.
Fly Safe.
SIG SAUER Platinum Hunter Ammo – Partnership with Meateater
New Platinum Hunter Ammunition Now Available
Created in Partnership with the Hunting Experts at MeatEater
The new Platinum Hunter line of ammunition was created in partnership with the hunting experts at MeatEater. This premium offering is precision-loaded with a Nosler Accubond projectile, delivering unmatched weight retention and deep penetration on big game. Each round is enclosed in a corrosion-resistant nickel case for smooth cycling, ensuring reliability in all conditions. And with waterproofing for extreme weather resistance, nothing will stop you from making the perfect shot.
Precision loaded by SIG SAUER, a trusted provider of sniper ammunition to the U.S. Military. SIG’s exacting standards deliver ultra-low SDs – providing shot-to-shot consistency you can depend on to make your once in a lifetime hunt a success.
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October Scouting New Hampshire Deer Sign – Finding Medicinal Birch Polypores
Well, I found a few deer tracks but not rubs or scrapes in a new area. On the way back to my truck, I found a few new birch polypores, a mushroom like fungus growing on dead birch trees. As a kid, I called them steak mushrooms. They are easy to identify correctly as they have no look alikes.
As it turns out humans have been using birch polypores across Europe and North America as medicine for centuries. Most famously, Otzi the Iceman of 3300 BC used polypores for whipworms he had in his gut and carried pieces of the polypore on his necklace. One species for medicine and the other for firemaking called a tinder fungus.
They look like a radial fan growing on dead birch trees. A tawny brown color, like deer fur color on top and white on the bottom.
The birch polypore is a wonder of nature. It is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory etc.. And when fresh and sliced thin can be a bandaid applied to a cut or scrape it can aid in healing minor wounds. As a tea it has several medicinal qualities.
https://www.mushroom-appreciation.com/birch-polypore.html
Check it Out!
Hand Loaders – Nosler Premium Prepped Brass
Fewer Deer Ticks In Southern NH This Fall… BUT
Just a quick note to hunters and hikers, I have not seen many ticks this fall. A good thing!
BUT
Don’t be fooled, be prepared.
Stay vigilant an spray clothing, boots, backpacks,tents etc with Permethrin to avoid deer ticks.
My favorite spray is made by Sawyer.
