Bulls & Beavers Best of the Best award recognizes companies, organizations, products, and individuals who we believe demonstrate superior quality, service, or achievement supporting the pursuits of the outdoor sportsman. 

We our proud to offer our award to Dennis Dunn the author of BAREBOW! An Archer’s Fair-Chase taking of North America’s Big Game 29. 

• This is Dennis’s personal account of his 40 year odyssey.  Although six other hunters have accomplished this feat Dennis was the first with Barebow.  His arrows were guided by instinct and bare of any sighting devices. 

I had the privilege to come across this book while Steelhead Fishing with Byrant Dunn, the son of Dennis.  Bryant is the owner of www.sunvalleyoutfitters.net and guides hunting and fishing trips in Central Idaho.  Hunting and fishing definitely runs in the family.  I have hunted and fished my whole life and have not come across a more skillful outdoorsman as Dennis’s son Bryant and now know where he gets his DNA.  

What makes this book stand out is that it combines the unique story telling in which Dennis’s writing style is comfortable as well as entertaining.  His stories put you right there as if you were walking along side. The book contains photos and is illustrated with Hayden Lambson’s colorful oils and the contrasting extraordinary detailed, black-and-white graphite drawings of Dallen Lambson. 

                                                                                                          Alaskan Moose 

        Rocky Mountain Elk 

                                                                                                       Stone’s  Sheep  

“Barebow” means that whether a longbow, recurve bow or a compound bow- the weapon is bare of any sighting devices.  The hunters arrows are guided by instinct and experience.  Pursuing the North American super slam with a bow is arguably the most dangerous outdoor pursuits ever established on this continent.

I can tell you as an avid bow hunter myself that hunting alone is very challenging.  Taking an elk with a rifle is hard. It is even more difficult to take an elk with a bow.  It is extremely difficult to take an elk or a grizzly bear with a BAREBOW, no sights just instinct. 

I found this book extremely detailed an educational not to mention entertaining.  I am looking forward to buying one which can be found at Cabellas and proudly placing it on my coffee table. 

Chris Burget- Bulls & Beavers LLC  ~ 2010 copyright

Bulls & Beavers Best of the Best award recognizes companies, organizations, products, and individuals who we believe demonstrate superior quality, service, or achievement supporting the pursuits of the outdoor sportsman.

Bryant Dunn owner of Sun Valley Oufitters is a professional guide for trophy Elk, Deer and Bear.  Bryant has been chosen as our ” Best of the Best” 2010 for Guides and Outfitters.  If you are interested in booking a trophy hunt of a lifetime  contact Bryant and his team for more information.  www.sunvalleyoutfitters.net

Beach City Bucking Bulls is located in Laguna Beach, California and is owned and operated by Jim Birmingham. Birmingham, along with partner Randy Shippy of Shippy Rodeo Bulls, are dedicated to provide only the toughest bulls with world class blood lines. Their bulls are proudly featured in several bull riding associations, including the PBR and CBR.

Out of the rubble comes Ground Zero. This black and white bruiser is looking great.
After the 2009 Finals, Ground Zero ended up 6th in the world!

2009 Standings: #6 in the World!
PBR Bill Id: AMLA911
Breed: American Bucking Bull
Weight: 1500 lbs
Born: 2005
Sire: 329 Houdini
Dam: MS 0

Tommy Ellis
105 Conquest Ct.
Unionville TN. 37180
Phone: 615-869-8195
Email: ghost1066@gmail.com

Master Watercolorist Specializing in wildlife and landscapes.

Master Model Builder Specializing in paleontology and military subjects.

Winner of over 100 awards including juried shows. These include both two and three dimensional work.

Work appears in public and private collections.

One man shows “ Tennessee and Kentucky. 2010 shows Tullahoma Fine Arts Center, Tullahoma TN, The Fly, Shelbyville TN.

Notable watercolor commissions include paintings for “ Land between the Lakes, Chuck Norris, Robert Stack, Jeanette Rudy and Louise Mandrell. Art featured in many charity auctions.

Writing credits “ Feature writer Modelers Resource – How to articles for model builders and designers. Product reviews, industry news. Magazine cover artist.
Contributing writer- Kitbuilders, Prehistoric Times, ERTL Blueprinter.

ERTL Model Company “ Catalog art, box art, trade show displays

Jimmy Flintstone Model Company – Box art

Hasbro Toy Company “ Color masters for production – Star Wars collection

Film Credits -

Prokids “ Snowbird Commercials 55 markets throughout the US. Miniature set design and builder.

Scene 3 Productions “ CMT commercial featuring Kenny Chesney, Prop master, set dresser

Animax Design – Nu-Nu Time 40 episodes. Prop master
Wish-a-Roo Park 13 episodes Assistant Art Director, Prop master, art assistant

Sweethearts of the Rodeo “ Music Video. Miniature set design and builder

As GPS units have become more popular over the last few years, Garmin has established itself as the leader in consumer GPS products. Garmin not only makes a great turn by turn system for your car, they also make an exceptional trail unit for outdoorsman of all levels.

Garmins newest line of trail handheld GPS systems is the X-Series. The X-Series units are made for high performance and durability. These units give improved satellite reception in heavy tree cover or in deep canyons. One of the neatest features of the X-Series units is the SD memory card capabilities. This allows you to go to a retailer (Cabelas for example) and purchase a SD card that is preloaded with detailed information on the specific place where you are hunting or hiking (trails, topography, etc). These features make the Garmin X-series a dream for any outdoorsman.

When it comes to picking out sunglasses to wear for fishing, you wont find a more highly recommended brand than Costa Del Mar. These polarized glasses are made specifically for fishermen to enhance vision and fish spotting capabilities.

The nice thing about Coast Del Mar glasses is that you dont have to sacrifice style for performance. Costa Del Mar offers many frame style and sizes to fit and look great on anyone and all glasses come with their top of the line polarized lenses. Not only can you get top quality performance with Costa Del Mar glasses, you dont have to spend an arm and a leg to get them. The majority of Costa Del Mars glasses can be purchased for between $100-$200.

Nicholas Coleman was born in Provo, Utah, the son of artist Michael Coleman. Brought up in an artistic environment, Coleman has been painting and drawing for as long as he can remember. He has traveled extensively, painting studies and taking photographs for later works. His travels have taken him across North America, through Africa, and Europe. Coleman lived and worked in Brazil for two years. Coleman finds inspiration through his travels, and the hunting and fishing he does along the way, as well as in history, art museums and other artists. These include his father Michael Coleman, Bruno Liljefors, Wilhelm Kuhnert, Carl Rungius,Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt, and Frank Tenney Johnson. (The list could go on and on.)Coleman uses a traditional academic approach in his painting, using gouache and oil. However, he doesnt like to label his style as realism, as there is a certain amount of spontaneity and a slight impressionistic feel to his paintings. Coleman endeavors to create a connection between his paintings and the observer by invoking a mood that the viewer can walk into.He plans to continue working hard at what he loves; his father told him, you are only as good as your last painting, so Coleman continually strives to improve his abilities. Never one to miss an opportunity, he also wants to improve his etching and sculpting skills.

Visit Nicholas Coleman’s Website

Stacey Huston has been working on her site/blog for over a year now, and has asked her husband “Hawk” to join her with his fantastic writing skills. Together they hope to share a little of their world, and their passion for all things wild with each and every one of you.

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As an artist, there is a tremendous feeling of satisfaction that comes from capturing that special moment in paint. In a world filled with chaos, I hope my art brings something peaceful and comforting to the viewer. I strive to evoke a sense of mystery, beauty and drama.

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Bulls & Beavers’  “Best of the Best” award recognizes companies, organizations, products, and individuals who we believe demonstrate superior quality, service, or achievement supporting the pursuits of the outdoor sportsman.

 Jason Nash Communications & Events Manager for ATK Ammunition Systems receives the B&B “Best of the Best” award at the 2010 SHOT Show. Federal Premium ammunition offers some of the most technologically advanced sporting rifle ammunition available.