Thanks to the construction of a new trail, hunters now have access to the west side of Montana’s Crazy Mountains just in time for Montana’s youth hunt and general rifle season.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation allocated more than one million dollars in funding to further elk-related scientific research in 2019. Those funds leveraged an additional $6.3 million in funding from other partners.

QDMA applauds scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for studying practical techniques that may help slow the spread of CWD and reduce human health risks – work which recently produced the discovery that CWD prions on stainless steel can be neutralized by a 5-minute soak in household bleach.

TRUGLO, Inc. announced that it will be exhibiting TRUGLO Hunting and Tactical 2020 product lines at the upcoming National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers October 18-26. The NASGW Expo will be held at the Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL

Nose Jammer® is designed to overwhelm the sense of smell of big game animals and predators such as elk, whitetail, pronghorn, hogs, and coyotes. Try Nose Jammer® Wax Sticks to jam any critter you’re after this coming season.

Keep your work day or weekend trip organized with the Arsenal® 5116 General Duty Gear Bag in Realtree Xtra Camo. Loaded iwith space and pockets, this versatile bag is ideal for organzing your work or hunt gear at home, or use it to tote your gear to and from the field. It also makes a great travel bag for work trips or vacations.

Whitetails Unlimited recently awarded a grant to the Conservation Leaders for Tomorrow program at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. The Conservation Leaders for Tomorrow (CLfT) is a conservation education program designed for university students majoring in a natural resource discipline. The organization has paired with 42 natural resource agencies to foster the program.

German Precision Optics USA announced that Blue Ridge Marketing will be handling the sales for its full line of premium optics in a 10-state southeastern territory.

The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) is seeking a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic and process-minded business professional to lead its day-to-day internal and field operations.

What's a "TechXpert?" That's a term Lancaster Archery Supply created to describe its customer service representatives, who provide technical information and support to archers from all over the world who contact us via phone, email or Web chat. These customers might be looking to make purchases, seeking product recommendations, asking general archery questions, etc.

The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF), one of the most rapidly growing hunting organizations in the country, is actively seeking applications for its regional director position in the state of South Dakota. Individuals with strong fundraising, organization and interpersonal skills as well as a passion for mule deer conservation are encouraged to apply.

Guidefitter, the online network for professional outdoor guides and outfitters and the leading influencer-marketing platform for hunting and fishing brands, today announced the release of the Fall Issue of The Guidefitter Journal, the quarterly trade publication for the guiding and outfitting industry.

Outdoor Sportsman Group’s Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel remain among the top 23% of all cable networks – through the first three quarters of 2019 – that increased their ratings with Men 25-54 during total day compared to one year ago. To date, Sportsman Channel ranks among the Top 3 basic cable networks with Men 25-54 in impression growth (+25%) and at the top in ratings (+36%) growth among Men 25-54.*

Swanson Russell welcomes Michael Bartsch, Heather Caha, Stephen Geiser, Leah Giess, Lisa Schumacher and R.J. Shrimpton.

Belinda has nearly three decades of conservation and wildlife management experience having worked for federal agencies as well as the NGO community and has been working as a consultant for MDF for more than a decade. In his new capacity, Belinda will be expanding the on-the-ground habitat conservation work of the organization through stewardship agreements, migration corridor restoration, conservation policy efforts, and more.

TrueTimber has introduced an impressive series of Parkas with a focus on the unique needs of deer hunters specifically. With bow and rifle seasons just around the corner, TrueTimber has answered the call to create a parka that will fulfill the needs of every hunter entering the woods this fall.

Mossy Oak and C4 Belts, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia, are excited to announce a new partnership, launching Belts and Dog Collars for immediate delivery and distribution. With this launch, C4 Belts will be expanding into the hunting and fishing markets with over 40 belts and collars, printed in Mossy Oak’s classic and most popular camouflage patterns, along with the Mossy Oak Fishing pattern, Elements Agua.

Easton, the top name in archery since 1922, has announced the new 6.5 hunting arrow line available now for immediate delivery. The Easton 6.5MM™ arrows are USA-made shafts that offer the highest level of accuracy available to bowhunters today all at price points to fit virtually any budget.

Seth McGinn’s GameMaker series presents the Original Collapsible Batter Bowl for all your battering and breading needs with a new patent-pending space-saving design! The bowl is composed of BPA-Free food-grade materials and is both dishwasher and microwave safe! The Batter Bowl has transparent sides to ensure even application of breading or batter. When you are done, you can collapse the bowl down to half its size, allowing for easy storage and travel with its space-saving design.

The Flyway Jacket and Bib feature a reinforced, heavy duty, poly fleece lining that is paired with a wind blocking, waterproof, seam-sealed outer shell. This provides you with superior warmth, comfort, and protection from the frigid elements faced during the hunt.

MonsterMeal has a reputation that was hard-earned over the course of 60 years. The folks at MonsterMeal are dedicated to their product and their dealers, which is why they would like to announce their plans to update their website and Fall promotion. Stay tuned and keep an eye out for the new and improved MonsterMeal brand with the same exceptional products.

The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) and Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC have partnered to deliver the Today’s Hunter Deer 101 course, the first-ever online course of its kind, developed to teach prospective deer hunters everything they need to know to be safe and successful.

Air Venturi, a leading manufacturer and importer of airguns and airsoft guns is pleased to announce its partnership with Steambow GmbH, a leading manufacturer of innovative crossbows.

HHA Sports recently confirmed their long-standing support of youth archery by naming the Scholastic 3-D Archery Association as the recipient of a 2019 sponsorship.

Blocker Outdoors, makers of Scent Blocker clothing and Scent Shield odor control products, has renewed their Whitetails Unlimited national sponsorship.

Buck Chasers outfitters, located in legendary Pike County, Illinois, has renewed their Whitetails Unlimited sponsorship.

German Precision Optics (GPO) USA announced the introduction of its groundbreaking “My GPO Points™ program” that makes life exponentially easier than any other points program in the industry for retail salespeople to earn and redeem points on GPO products. The program is e-mail based, and it also awards points for social media interaction with GPO Facebook pages.

TrueTimber has announced the launch of an exciting sweepstakes in partnership with Midwest retailer Fleet Farm, off-road vehicle manufacturer CFMOTO and protein snack brand Jack Link’s. One lucky grand-prize winner will be awarded a CFMOTO CFORCE 600 ATV in TrueTimber HTC, $500 worth of Jack Link’s beef jerky and a full set of TrueTimber hunting gear. Entry details, prize information and rules are available at TrueTimberOrangeFridaySweepstakes.com.

I met Tyson at this past summer’s Professional Outdoor Media Association Conference in Kansas. (By the way, I will be the president of POMA in June, 2020 during the Kalispell, MT conference; I hope to see you there.) Tyson and I exchanged cards and pleasantries, as one does during conferences, and I ran across that card while attempting to clear my own workspace. And voila – four months later, I reconnected with him and asked him to show me his office. Isn’t this fun? Well, I think so – enjoy this “What’s on my Desk” with Tyson Woods, of TWoods Images Follow him on Instagram @ TWoodsImages – Michelle Scheuermann, editor, Archery Wire.

His and Hers Desks

As a part-time freelance photographer, my desk is an ever-evolving workstation. My wife and I both own and run businesses and need our own desk space. We are in the process of creating an office/spare bedroom workspace that fits both of our needs in the home. I recently built a desk that would give each of us space to work, keep our projects separate, and keep our view to the outside world.

Camera gear ready to go

I keep my desk space simple since multiple items are often traveling with me for photo shoots. My key items are a MacBook Pro for photo editing and everyday client work, along with several external hard drives. You can almost always count on finding some sort of reading material that piques my interest with photo content nearby. Photo gear can take up a lot of room, so I usually keep it all tucked away in a closet so it doesn’t get banged around. That said, the cameras are always out and ready just in case I need them for those split second opportunities.

Reading materials

It’s not much, but I think simple is better. I’ll spend anywhere from 4-20 hours per week here, depending on the project I’m working on. If needed, I’ll also use breweries and other local spots to get out and focus on getting projects done. As I balance my photography with family, my regular 8-to-5 job, hunting and fishing seasons, and everything else life has going on, my office can go from stationary to travel mode in less than 10 minutes.

Tyson’s set up