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Team Rocky!
We are a group of passionate outdoors people who live a rugged, outdoor lifestyle everyday. Forged from decades-old traditions and personal experiences of hunting triumph, we are outdoor experts and the absolute resource for information on the best gear and new hunting techniques. We gladly share our favorite stories to inspire you and other hunters of various skill levels so that you may reach your full potential and become a positive force for the wild.
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Rocky to Sponsor Matt Sherwood, Professional Team Roper, for the 2012 Season
Rocky's Western division is excited to announce its sponsorship of professional rodeo team roper Matt Sherwood for the 2012 rodeo season. Sherwood, who lives in Pima, Ariz., with his wife and seven children, competes full time on the professional rodeo circuit as a team roper (header). He recently competed in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) in Las Vegas where he captured third place in the world standings. In both 2006 and 2008, he beat out the competition to earn the WNFR world title. Throughout his successful career, Sherwood has won or placed highly in numerous professional rodeos.
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Animal Venom Research International (AVRI)
Animal Venom Research International (AVRI) is a humanitarian organization with the vision of alleviating world-wide suffering caused by animal envenomation (the bite or sting of a venomous animal). AVRI’s current focus is the island nation of Sri Lanka, which suffers one of the highest morbidity and mortality rates due to snake bite around the world. The goal of the Sri Lanka project is to develop a safe and effective antivenom. When dealing with highly venomous snake species in a country without a reliable antivenom, safety is AVRI’s number one concern. Most bites by venomous snakes are sustained below the knee, which is why AVRI exclusively uses Rocky Boots in the field. AVRI is reliant on public support to keep our projects going. To find out how you can help, log on to www.usavri.org.
See videos of the AVRI team in action HERE!
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Steve Scruggs
SnakeMaster Steve Scruggs is the founder of Let’s Get Wild, an outdoor educational program that motivates elementary and middle school students to learn about nature and get involved in outdoor activities. Rocky is a proud supporter of Let’s Get Wild program. Having studied serpentines from around the world, Scruggs has extensive knowledge about man’s role in managing wildlife. Having been a an avid outdoorsmen his entire life, the snake specialist now has the desire to teach younger generations to love the outdoors and understand their future responsibility in the conserving and preserving our natural resources. The Let’s Get Wild program reaches thousands of children annually and has taken Scruggs all over the South. The “Snakes Alive” presentation of Let’s Get Wild has helped many people overcome their fear of limbless reptiles. Additionally, the SnakeMaster has also instructed many children and adults on the proper and safe use of firearms and bows.
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Laylon Cox
Laylon Cox was born in 1965 and grew up in rural Blount County Alabama. At an early age he developed an appreciation for the great outdoors and hunting dogs through rabbit hunting with his father and family. As a teenager, he was introduced to quail hunting by a family friend and was immediately captivated by the drive, the stamina and grace of pointing dogs. In the year 2000, he purchased his first pointing dog, a Brittany he named Major. With wild bird populations in serious decline, Laylon turned to competitive field trialing through the United Field Trialers’ Association (UFTA) as an outlet for he and Major. His “get involved”, “can do” nature quickly led him to a spot on the Board of Directors and over the next six years, he helped to grow UFTA into one of the preeminent field trial organizations in the North America.
Laylon owns and operates Majorline Gundogs as a way to promote the sport of field trialing, upland bird hunting and all pointing dog breeds. He and Major were one half of the 2009 Pointing Doubles National Championship team and he and Maverick were on the team that won the 2011 Pointing Doubles National Championship.
www.majorlinegundogs.com
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Hank Parker
The CBS Morning Show best described Hank Parker when introducing him as "the rod-n-reel answer to Michael Jordan, in popularity and talent!" Hank has enjoyed a storied professional bass fishing and outdoor television host career that continues to grow each season! His accomplishments on the professional bass fishing tournament trail support the fact he is one of America's greatest bass fishermen to ever compete.
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Archer's Choice With Ralph & Vicki
Ralph and Vicki have done it all, from owning their own archery pro shop, to outfitting for deer, bear, and elk. They have worked from the bottom up to earn a reputation that is second to none in the hunting industry. It doesn’t matter to them if their names are up in lights, they would rather continue to grow the sport, than brag about their accomplishments. Their knowledge comes from the highest authorities out there, the animals themselves. They scout, hang stands, and do what we all do, just hunt. Ralph & Vicki believe that the best way to learn is from hands-on experience; and their TV shows, DVD’s, seminars, and articles all prove they are the REAL DEAL!! All of Ralph & Vicki’s seminars are done with the finest of video and audio, so the viewers will be locked in their seats and assured total entertainment. They have an amazing ability to connect with everyone that they talk to, regardless of their background, and each walk away with a much greater appreciation and understanding of bowhunting and hunting.
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Craig Morgan
One of country music’s best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits: “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday” (Billboard’s most-played country song of the year in 2005), and “International Harvester. Craig’s current single, “Still A Little Chicken Left On That Bone,” is the first single from his forthcoming new album. Craig received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music star, Craig Morgan spent over 10 years of active duty in the Army and additional years in the Army Reserves. He is an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award.
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