Fisher-Price I2029 Instruction Sheet

COVER SCENT: More difficult than the Attract

Scent strategy, the cover scent masks your
human scent so wind conditions will not effect
successful tracking. You will not find any large
bucks when using this strategy.

NO SCENT: The most challenging strategy, with
no scent you must always move with the wind
directly in your face when approaching a deer.
You will be rewarded for finding the large bucks!

(See WEATHER, TIME AND TERRAIN for more
about wind direction.)

TRACKING

Move Around & Look
for Clues

As the hunter, you appear as a
dot on the map. Pressing the
DIRECTIONAL PAD lets you
move one space at a time in
any of the eight directions.

Each time you move, you might
see one or more dots next to the list of clues
under "TRACKING" on the center screen.

Clues tell you what type of deer activity is in the
area you are currently hunting.

Placing Your
Treestands

As you move around
the terrain, you want
to place treestands
in locations where
you see clues. When
you want to place a
stand, press the
ENTER button and a box will appear around
"you", the flashing dot.

After you have placed all five deer stands, the
hunt will automatically begin. If you set up less
than five treestands, press the HUNT button to
start hunting.

Watch for Deer

After you press the
HUNT button, you
will see other dots
surrounding you.
These are deer! You
will see the deer as
long as you are in a
treestand.

Use Your CALL and RATTLE

While you are in your treestand, try calling or
rattling to attract the deer. Certain
combinations of these sounds are effective in
luring deer, depending on the season. Try
experimenting to see which combinations work
best in each season.

HARVESTING A DEER

Once you have a deer close to you, it will
appear in the TARGET WINDOW. If it's a doe,
let it go. If it's a buck, get ready to release an
arrow.

Draw the Bow String

Hold the bow level while drawing the string
back. This initializes the virtual aiming
mechanism.

Wait for Your Best Shot!

Before you fire at the buck, make sure it is
facing to the side so that you can harvest it
with only one shot. If the deer is in any other
position when you shoot, you will miss the deer
and see "UNETHICAL SHOT" appear on the
screen.

Check Your Distance!

Look at the two yardage meters. The top meter
tells you how far the deer is standing from you.
The bottom meter tells you how far you can

You are about to embark on a challenging
eight-day hunt, in which you will be tracking big
bucks on five different terrains. You will earn
points for each buck you harvest— the larger
the buck, the more points it's worth.

In your quest for the top trophy buck, keep an eye
on the wind direction and try not to spook the
deer! You will discover where and when the
hunting is best, and you will learn to use weather
conditions and decoys to your best advantage.
Good luck and good hunting!

GAME FEATURES

A. SCROLL KNOB

Turn to select the terrain in which you want to
hunt after starting a new game. If you turn to a
new map during a game, you will see an "X"
across the screen.

B. MAP WINDOW

Shows your position and the position of any
deer in the area when you are in Hunt Mode.

C. ON•NEW GAME

Press this button to wake the unit. Press and
hold for three seconds, to start a new game at
any time.

D. BEST SCORE

Press this button to see the top score during
the current hunt, or the overall top score
between hunts. NOTE: Your top score will be
erased when the batteries are removed.

E. SOUND

Press this button to turn the sound on or off.

F. HUNT

Press this button to shoot targets after entering
the Target Practice Mode. In Hunt Mode, press

this button to start hunting if you have set up
four or less treestands.

G. INFORMATION WINDOW

Shows the current conditions, time, clues,
distance to the deer and scores.

H. TARGET WINDOW

If a deer gets close to you, it will appear on this
screen.

I. DIRECTIONAL PAD

Press this button up or down to select your
scent strategy when the game begins. Press this
button left, right, up, down or diagonally to
move around the terrain.

J. ENTER

Press this button to set up your treestands
before hunting.

K. CALL and RATTLE

Press these buttons to lure deer to you. Press
either button, or alternate the buttons until you
find a combination that works during each of the
three rut seasons.

L. RESET

You can reset your game to its original settings
by pressing the RESET button with a pointed
object.

M. BOW STRING

Pull the "nock holder" (foam cylinder) back and
it will automatically move to the middle as you
draw the string. This will adjust your bow to the
correct setting to begin "shooting".

To adjust your bow string length, pull the string
to a comfortable length. The string will
automatically lock into place when it is released.
NOTE: We suggest that you pull the string only
once when you see the deer. If the string is
pulled several times while looking for deer, you
will miss the shot.

WAKING THE GAME

If there is no activity for about one minute, the
game goes into "sleep" mode. To "wake up"
the game, press the ON•NEW GAME button.
The game will begin where you left off.

STARTING A NEW GAME

Press and hold the ON•NEW GAME button until
you hear four short beeps.

Use the SCROLL KNOB to select the terrain in
which you want to hunt. Try to move to a new
terrain. After starting the hunt, an "X" will appear
across the screen.

Select a Game Mode — You will see the words
"HUNT" and "TARGET PRACTICE" flashing on the
screen. Press the DIRECTIONAL PAD to the left
for HUNT or to the right for TARGET PRACTICE.

Press ENTER.

TARGET PRACTICE

If you chose the TARGET PRACTICE mode after
starting a new game, press the HUNT button to
start. Next, watch the TARGET WINDOW for the
deer to appear. When a deer appears, follow
the instructions under "HARVESTING A DEER"
to make a shot. A total of 10 deer will appear
on the screen. You will receive points for each
one you harvest. You will be given a bonus
round if you hit all 10. Points are deducted for
shooting a doe.

HUNT

If you chose HUNT mode after
starting a new game, follow the
directions below:

Choose a Scent

On the INFORMATION WINDOW next to the list
of scents, a dot will flash next to the word
"None". Press the the DIRECTIONAL PAD
down to highlight either "Cover" or "Attract"
then press ENTER. The type of scent you
choose determines the difficulty and size of
bucks you will be hunting.

ATTRACT SCENT: The easiest game strategy, the
Attract Scent lets you move with the wind at your
back or side when moving to different treestands.

Model 72029

For 1 player / Ages 8 and up

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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WARNING: This game is for amusement

purposes only. DO NOT point the game at
people or pets or attempt to fire projectiles or
other objects with this game.

To exit demo mode, pull the bow string
during the demo.

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SCENTS

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Cover

Attract

To draw the bow, pull the string straight back, while
tipping the bow slightly forward or backward so
that both meters show matching numbers. Then
level your bow.

Finally, release the string as smoothly as
possible, remembering that the bow will move
slightly when the string is released.

SCORING

Each time you harvest a deer, you will be
awarded points according to the chart below.

The B&C (Boone & Crockett) score and the BTR
(Buckmasters Trophy Records) score indicate the
size of the buck.

Deer Size

B&C Score BTR Score

Small bucks 105-139 90-120
Medium bucks 140-179 120-159
Large bucks 180-205 160-179

NOTE: There is a Doe Penalty. If you shoot a doe,
you will lose all of your points and three days will be
subtracted from your hunt. If you have reached Day
5 when this happens, the hunt will end.

WEATHER, TIME AND TERRAIN

These important factors determine the size and
frequency of deer in certain areas. The more you
hunt, the more you will learn where and when
you can find the large bucks.

Weather conditions and time of day appear in the
INFORMATION WINDOW. The weather may be
sunny, cloudy or snowy. The time of day may be
early morning, late morning, early afternoon, late
afternoon or evening. The wind may come from
any direction.

Terrain, as seen in the MAP WINDOW, generally
includes forests (dark areas) and plains (light areas).

All of these factors affect where you will find the
large bucks. For example, it is good to know that
deer usually feed in the morning and evening hours
and might seek shelter in the afternoon, especially
when it snows. The practiced hunter will frequently
check the INFORMATION WINDOW, especially for
time of day and wind direction.

At nightfall, the hunt ends for the day. The next
morning, the deer will be in different locations, so
try to harvest a buck before nightfall on any day.

Depending on which scent strategy you chose at
the beginning of the game, the wind direction can
be critical in tracking deer. For example, if you
chose the attract scent, the wind should be at your
back or side when you enter an area occupied by
deer. If the wind is blowing in your face, the deer
will get spooked and run. Because of this, it is
always important to check wind conditions when
tracking deer.

BEWARE OF COYOTES!

You may encounter a coyote at any time during
the game. If this happens, you will hear the
coyote yell and see his image appear in the
TARGET WINDOW. The coyote will scare off any
deer in your immediate vicinity.

ENDING THE GAME

The game will automatically end when any of the
following things happen:

• You shoot five deer.

• Time runs out (eight-day hunt).

• You shoot a doe on the fifth day or later.

When the game ends, GAME OVER will flash
beside the map. Your total score will be displayed
in the INFORMATION WINDOW.

RESTARTING THE GAME

Hold the ON•NEW GAME button down for three
seconds to begin a new game.

RESETTING BOW HUNTIN’ II

You can reset your game to its original settings
by pressing the RESET button with a pointed
object.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

The automatic shutoff featured with this unit will
help extend the life of the batteries. This game is

powered by two (2) AA batteries. Install the
batteries as follows:

1. Remove the screw on the battery compartment
door on the stock of the unit. Slideout the
battery cover. Remove the old batteries.

2. Insert two AA batteries (we recommend
alkaline), making sure to align the + and – with
the markings in the plastic.

3. Replace the battery compartment door and
tighten the screw with a screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.

ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED
WHEN CHANGING BATTERIES.

CAUTION

• As with all small batteries, the batteries used

with this game should be kept away from
small children who might still put things in
their mouths. If a battery is swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.

• Be sure you insert the battery correctly and

always follow the game and battery
manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Batteries might leak if improperly installed, or

explode if recharged, disassembled or
heated.

MAINTENANCE

• Handle this game carefully.

• Store this game away from dusty or dirty areas.

• Keep this game away from moisture or extreme

temperature.

• Do not disassemble this game. If a problem

occurs, press the RESET button, or remove and
replace the batteries to reset the game, or try
new batteries. If problems persist, consult the
Warranty information located at the end of this
Instruction Manual.

• Use only the recommended battery type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or

rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable

batteries.

• Remove any exhausted batteries from the game.

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

• Insert batteries with the correct polarity.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY

(This product warranty is valid in the United
States and Canada only)

Radica China Limited warrants this product for a period of 90
days from the original purchase date under normal use
against defective workmanship and materials (batteries
excluded). This warranty does not cover damage resulting
from accident, unreasonable use, negligence, improper
service or other causes not arising out of defects in material
or workmanship. Radica China Limited will not be liable for
any costs incurred due to loss of use of this product or other
incidental or consequential costs, expenses or damages
incurred by the purchaser. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other legal rights, which vary from state to state.

During this 90-day warranty period, the game will either be
repaired or replaced (at our option) without charge to the
purchaser when returned prepaid with proof of date of
purchase to: Radica USA, Ltd., 13628-A Beta Road,
Dallas, Texas 75244, USA. Please remove the batteries
and wrap the unit carefully before shipping. Please include a
brief description of the problem along with your return
address and mail it postage prepaid.

Products returned after the 90-day period has expired will be
repaired or replaced (at our option) for a service charge of
US $10.00. Payment must be made by check or money
order. This extended service will only be available for one
year from the date of purchase.

IMPORTANT: Before returning the unit for repair, test it with
fresh alkaline batteries. Even new batteries may be
defective or weak and low battery power is a frequent cause
of unsatisfactory operation.

shoot an arrow, based on the angle of the bow.

Adjust Your Distance!

To make the perfect shot, the yardage shown
on the two yardage meters must match, (plus
or minus two yards).

Increase your aiming distance by raising the front
of the bow. The greater the distance, the higher
you will need to raise the bow. Decrease your
aiming distance by lowering the front of the bow.

NOTE: Remember to hold the bow level with
the ground when you first draw the string
back, then adjust the distance.

Adjust Your Balance!

At the bottom of the target window, below the
deer, is a level meter. You must have the black
dot in the center square to make a successful
shot. Tilt the bow to the left or right to get the
level meter in balance.

If you have the string pulled back for an extended
amount of time, it will become more difficult to
maintain your bow level. This is a simulation of
"buck fever", where holding a regular bowstring
back for an extended amount of time makes your
arms wobble because they have become tired.

Fire!

Once you have targeted a deer, you only have
about 10 seconds to make the shot. If you
miss the deer, it will escape. If you hit the deer,
the "HIT!" message will appear on the TARGET
WINDOW. The deer's score will be shown in
the INFORMATION WINDOW. Continue your
hunt by moving to a different treestand.

TARGETING TIPS FOR BOW
HUNTIN'II

Once you see a deer in the scope, you will
need to pull the string to activate the shooting
sensors and automatically set them according
to your point of reference. NOTE: Either draw
the bow while holding it “straight up and down”
or prepare your shot by calculating the distance
to shoot by "pre-drawing" the BOW STRING.
To "pre-draw" tilt the bow forward for a long
distance and backward for a short distance.
The bow should always remain level, vertically
up & down.

Yardage Meter 1
Distance to the Deer

Yardage Meter 2
Bow Distance

Bow Level

Raise the bow to
increase your Bow
Distance

Lower the bow to
decrease your
Bow Distance

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