• The Wasp Z-Force, A Great Turkey Hunting Broadhead

    Posted on Mar 28th, 2012
    The Wasp Z-Force, A Great Turkey Hunting Broadhead

    In general, turkeys are hard to hunt with archery equipment, but the birds in Southeast Alabama are notorious for giving archers fits, and putting a broadhead through one is the ultimate challenge, according to Justin Martin, host of Outdoor Channel’s “The Season” and world champion professional archer.

    “The birds in South Alabama are dadgum hard,” Martin said. “They are a lot different than turkeys found to the north, and I guess that is why southern boys love hunting them. Sometimes I think they are able to smell just like deer, (laughing).”  

    This year’s start to the Alabama turkey season brought the additional challenge of henned up turkeys running wild in the summer-like weather. Martin filmed a few hunts with a shotgun while the birds were so unpredictable. He was on the trail of the turkey for four days straight before finally closing the deal. As the season progresses and the birds fall back into a “normal” routine, Martin plans to pick up his bow and Z-Force broadheads for some archery hunts.

    “After working with the Wasp Z-Force in the yard and seeing what it did to the deer last fall, I know it will work great for turkeys,” Martin said. “The huge cutting diameter is what you want because the kill zones – whether it is a heart/lung, neck, or spine shot – are so small on a turkey.”

    The 1 5/8-inch cutting diameter of the Z-Force has a better chance of inflicting the kind of damage needed for a clean kill and recovery of a gobbler. It can be a huge benefit for bowhunters who do everything right until, for whatever reason, they release an arrow slightly off target. The flight characteristics of the Z-Force will not be to blame for a poor shot though.

    “The Z-Force really shines with a bow that is not tuned perfectly.” Martin said. “Let’s face it, most hunters are not professional archers or spend as much time tuning their bows as they should. Fixed-blades can really mess with their accuracy, but from all my tests, the Z-Force hits identical to my field points. I do recommend taking advantage of the blade retaining system and extra blades provided that allow you to practice with the heads you will be hunting with – even if it is just for the mental aspect of the shot.”

    Be sure to check out the results of his hunt on “The Season” airing on the Outdoor Channel this summer at noon on Tuesday. http://www.justinmartinoutdoors.com/

     

  • No Offseason in Pursuit of “The Ultimate Broadhead”

    Posted on Mar 21st, 2012
    No Offseason in Pursuit of “The Ultimate Broadhead”

    While hunters are sharpening their Wasp broadheads and getting ready for some turkey hunting, the Wasp factory is firing on all cylinders now that the show season is fading. It is busier than Santa’s workshop in December right now.

    We had a great time at all the shows, presenting our new products, the Queen and the Z-force, to diehard bowhunters and new dealers. Now, we are working overtime to fill all the orders to be shipped over the next few weeks. We are happy to report that you will be seeing Wasp products in many more retail locations this year.  Rest assured, we are still more focused on quality over quantity in the manufacturing process.

    Because we make all of our broadheads in America, we have absolute control over the final product. We do everything in our power to ensure a broadhead is ready to hunt when it leaves the factory. We have all hands on deck overseeing the process from the time the blades are cut to the time they are assembled and packaged. All our hard work is paying off though.

    We are excited about all the press the Z-force and Queen has been receiving and we cannot wait to see what kind of damage they do to some gobblers this spring. But until then, it is back to work running the machines and taking care of business here at the shop. We hope your offseason is a little more relaxing than ours, but created “The Ultimate Broadhead” is our passion and obsession. We are thankful to our great employees who also share this passion of creating quality head that's made in America with a solid, hardened stainless steel tip and top quality blades that are scalpel sharp.

    Hope you enjoyed this update and we look forward to hearing your turkey stories and seeing your photos. Be sure to add them to the Wasp “Kill Count” and our Facebook Page.

  • Wasp Archery Hunt-of-a-Lifetime Giveaway

    Posted on Mar 15th, 2012
    Wasp Archery Hunt-of-a-Lifetime Giveaway

    With deer season in the rearview mirror and turkey season yet to start for most hunters, daydreaming about hunting harpooning animals as big a Mack truck with a Wasp broadhead is inevitable. For a majority of hunters, a moose hunt is high on their list of adventures, but bowhunting anything other than deer and turkey remains a dream. May 15, 2012 marks the day that Wasp will awake someone from this dream and make it a reality.

    Right now, WASP Archery is offering bowhunters a free chance to win a British Columbia moose hunt with Turnagain Adventures as part of its 2012 Hunt-of-a-Lifetime Giveaway.

    “We are excited to give the loyal customers of Wasp Archery a chance to receive a first-class hunt,” Guy Weaver, President of Wasp Archery said. “The winner will be furnished with the best guides and accommodations through Turnagain Adventures and an unforgettable experience in British Columbia.”

    One Grand Prize recipient will be awarded a 2012 archery moose hunt in the wilds of British Columbia, valued at more than $9,500. But, that is not all. Additional prizes include a new Mathews Bow, a $500 Cabela’s gift card and Wasp Archery gift packages of gear, apparel and broadheads valued at over $150 each. Five winners will be selected on May 15, 2012.

    Register to win using the form here or by sending a written response with the subject Moose Hunt and your name, address, and phone number to Wasp Archery, PO Box 4841, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Please note that the Grand Prize winner will be responsible for all travel expenses included in the hunt. In the event that winner cannot pay expenses, a follow-up recipient will be drawn.

    For more information email Wasp Archery at wasp@wasparchery.com or call 860-283-0246.