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FOLK'S IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!!

It's time to get ready for the International Sportsmen's Expo. This year we will be starting off in Denver Colorado Jan. 7-10 at the Denver Convention Center. Then we will be in Phoenix , AZ Feb. 26-28 In the University of Phoenix Stadium... Then back home to Salt Lake City Mar. 18-21 so get those bows tuned up and set up for some pop up action ........ See you their..

1,100.00 in prize money.... and only $25.00 to enter....

LADIES...

We have added this year a trophy class for you, if you don't wish to participate in the money class... So no excuses lets get sighted in, Don't forget a WOMEN holds the KING OF THE ROCKIES title, Yep that's right A women cleaned house on the men....

Black Friday!!!!!!!

Humphries Archery will be having its first Black Friday Sale!!!! November 27th from 10a.m.-1p.m.

Items on sale will be anything from 2009 bows, arrows, accessories, and camo clothing.

Savings of $100- $300 off and 25%-50% off selected items. (While supplies last)

Adult Bows, Women Bows, and Youth Bows will be included in the sale. (While supplies last)

These are just a few of the great deals.
Gold Tip Arrows SALE $45 dozen
Camo Shirts SALE $12
Camo Pants SALE $27
Bow Cases SALE $88 Reg price$130

ALL SALES ARE FINAL!!! No returns, exchanges, layaways, rain checks, or special orders!!!
First come, First serve. Cannot hold any items.
Come in and see the great prices!!!!

Customer's Success!!

A few more photos from the success of our customers, Way to go you all rock, thanks for sharing with us your success.

ATTENTION CUSTOMERS

Techno Leagues are about to start, get into the store and sign up to win a new BOW!!!

We will give one new bow for every 25 shooters. Tell your friends and call or come in to get signed up!! 801-756-4750

Techno leagues are very convenient, shooters need to find one day a week to come in during business hours and shoot their round for the week. So no specific time is needed just call ahead to reserve 30 min or so to complete your round. Shooters need to arrive 15 min early so you will be ready to shoot at your scheduled time!! Thanks and good luck!!

Humphries Taxidermy

So for those of you that are unaware of the latest addition to Humphries inc, we have some news for you!! Earlier this year we decided to bring a new service to you, and due to alot of requests we are now up and running, Humphries Taxidermy. Let me introduce you to a couple new faces at the shop, First of our taxidermist is Justin Parduhn. Justin has been a friend and hunting buddy for a long time. And over the years I have learned one thing, ANAL!!! In the meaning very meticulous. We sent Justin off to one of the most respected schools available. And low and behold he graduated with honor. Even enough to have the Teacher personally call to tell me how amazed he was to see someone take to taxidermy so fast. Well lets just say were lucky to have him!!!!!! If you have time to stop in and see some of his work, we asked our first two elk clients to leave their animals for display, come in and check them out, I think you will be rather impressed.

And some of you might know this face, Mr Shea Haws this would be the mouse in Justin's pocket, and that's not a short joke either. Shea works along with Justin and between the two, its a wonder they ever finish an animal, ha ha Shea is as bad as Justin, I'm not sure who is worse when it comes to perfection. Every time Colby or I are called down for an opinion its because one hair happens to be going the wrong way, or when you shine a flash light down its nose does it look real enough? I don't know about you but I have never shined a flash light down a deer or elks nose, well their was one time!!!! Anyway thanks to those who have given us your business this year, and let your friends know that you have a FRIEND in the TAXIDERMY business!!!!

Mention you read this and receive $50.00 off your next mount!!

Here are some success pics from our customers this year. Enjoy and congrats to all..

Lafe Blackhusrt Utah bull elk
Zack Mitani Utah Deer
Zack Mitani Utah Bull Proof that the Mathews Monster will put arrow through both shoulder blades of an elk.
Karen Gorringe Utah Antelope 77" Way to go, Karen is new to the sport, but has tasted the sweet joy of success!!! She is hooked
Rick Winder With his Wyoming AntelopeKenny Mecham Utah MuleyColby Robinson Manager @ American Fork Stuck this great buck Utah

Brian Cook Utah Muley even a blind squirrel can find an acorn once in a while!!!!

The Opener!!!

Opener weekend, Well lets just say it was one of a kind, hunting... yea a bit, playing and having a great time, Absolutely.... First off Colby and Regen decided they didn't want anything to do with opening weekend of the archery hunt, their intentions were to stay home and go wake boarding on Utah Lake. However the weather didn't fare so Colby got yard work done, Regen, well I'm not sure being the good brother he is, I'm sure he was at Colby's side.
Me (Brian), Jon Hafen, Kenton Gulley, and Shea Haws were headed to Fish Lake for the opener of the hunt. Well Friday around 3 we headed to WalMart to get food, while shopping for food we decided to come back home and hook up to the boat and take it with us, so we could wake board on Fish Lake during the afternoons. The plan sounded flawless and full of fun, however, the water temps at Fish Lake get into the mid 60s is all, a bit on the chilly side but what the heck.
After coming back home loading the boat, switching the rangers into the enclosed trailer we headed for the gas station to fuel up.
Loaded and on the road around 4 pm we headed south on I-15 only to get a phone call from a friend in Page. Let me take you back 2 months ago. I got a crazy hair to buy a boat. Our family bought in on a time share in Powell on a houseboat, long story short I bought a boat, well its first voyage was to Powell, and lets say for lack of my typing skills and length of story the first two days were spent chasing parts and fixing the boat. In that time frame, myself and an employee from Car Quest Auto Parts became pretty good friends. After several hours jerry rigging a part for the boat, we found that we had a common interest, HUNTING! imagine that. Leo (AKA) Car Quest buddy knew of some deer in the southern region, and when I say some I mean like 5 is all.
So back to I-15 south bound Leo (aka car quest buddy) phoned in, and wanted to know what I was doing for the opener. After a few minutes he had twisted my arm so hard that we drove right by the Nephi exit and we were headed to POWELL.

This weekend will definitely go down in the books as one of the greatest openers ever. We arrived in Page, AZ. around 10 pm Friday night, ate at Denny's, met Leo at car quest, parked boat in back storage yard and pulled sleeping bags out, climbed into boat, made beds, laid down, took deep breath, and everyone started laughing about the trip that was about to unfold.

Up at 4 am to meet Leo and head for our scouting positions in hope of finding or even getting a glimpse of one of these desert ghosts. 3 hours into the opener everyone's eyes were having a hard time staying in the glasses. We saw cedars, sand, lizards, ravens, and a few Jack Rabbits. But with the sun blazing at our faces, the reflection of the water on the far horizon beckoned to our sweaty salty bodies. It was time to call it a morning, put away the bow and grab the board and ski and hit the lake. So back in the rangers and back to the trailer we went. A few jack rabbits deterred us along the way, and lets say that we did draw blood the first day. So in the trailer into the bags out with the one swimsuit off with the camo and we headed to the lake. I must say we were a sight for the loading ramp... 4 guys in swimsuits and hunting boots, with camo hats and camo shirts, lets just say the ladies were FLOCKING.

Look at this face, Can you see why we had to beat them off with skis and oars. What a fun weekend, just goes to show you its not always what you harvest, its the time spent with friends and family that make the memories.

The next few days were, SWEAT, SKI/BOARD, HIKE, EAT, REPEAT!!!!!!! Shea was able to hound dog out one of these desert ghosts, While driving the ranger he came across a set of tracks that had crossed in between he and I, and hopped out and tracked them to their beds. Unfortunately some jack---! called his cell phone when he was closing the distance of the last 40yds. The large velvet ghost became a reality as it emerged from beneath the large cedar, only to give him enough of a glimpse to convince him to spend the next 3 hours dragging his tired aching body down through the cliffs and sand. Kenton being the friend he is, decided to go look for Shea because he would not answer his phone. Kenton not knowing Shea was on the hot trail of a large buck, headed out following the small footprints of this Large man. Kenton thinking Shea was only a few hundred yards off headed down the trail without a bow or backpack looking for his little buddy. 3 hours later Leo picked these two very thirsty and very fried, tired men up in the desert. After getting a couple more glimpses of the buck the ghost eluded them only to realize they were a few miles farther away than they wanted to be.

After the pick up of our two sun baked buddies, it was back to the lake, a cold Pepsi, bag of chips and sunscreen, Shea and Kenton were alive and well. We spent the next 3 hours on the lake before our 3 day opener weekend trip was over. John is the guy you see here in the boat holding the flag, he is my brother in law and a great friend. Kenton is the one in the GQ pic with the fence pole, also a great friend and an employee at Humphries Welding Supply. Shea, the big dog is the one standing on the back of the boat getting ready to wake board, he also is a great friend and employee at both welding and taxidermy stores.

Well and I'm this goofy guy wake boarding in my ASAT leafy suit. I hope you all have had a great opener and have many amazing stories to tell. The pics are starting to come in of all of your success stories. Please send a brief story and a picture of your success and we will post it on this sight. Remember its not always the size of the trophy or even the animal that makes the hunt a success. Its our freedom to be in God's country and the memories shared with friends, family and children. I hope the hunting season of 2009 brings memories to all and some meat in the freezer too! Thank you to you all for your support and friendships, we cherish you all and wouldn't be here without you.

Thanks again and GOD BLESS!!!

The Last Shoot!

The American Fork Shoot ended our shooting season this year! We have had a wonderful time traveling from shoot to shoot. Thank you for your support and we have met a lot of great people and appreciate those that have followed us. Please keep checking in for the upcoming shoots for next year. We have a great opportunity to travel with the International Sportsmen Expo, starting in January in Denver, Colorado, February in Phoenix, Arizona and then back to Salt Lake City in March! Will we keep you posted on dates and times.

Our Glow in the Dark shoot was a blast with Joanna Johnson taking the prize and kicking the guys butts! Good Job Joanna!

Our 3D shoot winner was Chance Platt. With Larry Larsen taking home the second place prize. Third was Brownie Cyphers, fourth place to Zane Ellis, Shaun Larsen took fifth place, and Jason Hawkins took home the sixth place prize, Jason also took the prize for the long shot at 123 yards on the elk at an inch and 5/8 from the pin!! Good Job everyone!!! Thank you for all your continued support without you all it wouldn't be possible! May your hunting season bring much success! Keep your eye on the blog for all of your hunting success this hunting season, we will be posting your pictures and stories of your hunts this year. Send your pics and stories to Brian at brian@humphriesarchery.com.

Good Luck to ALL!!!

American Fork Shoot

Here is more information for the upcoming shoot and a map for directions. If you click on the picture it will enlarge for better view! Hope to see you all there!! It will be a blast!

Directions to shoot: Take American Fork 5th East Exit follow it off going North. Go through light on State and 500 E follow straight until you get to 670 N take a right, then take a left at the ball park fields and head all the way to the back following the road around.