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Deer Hunting

2nd Winner Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Certificate

March 13, 2010

Dick’s Sporting Goods $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway:
We have a winner for the Dick’s Sporting Goods $50 Gift Certificate:
#57 MNAngler is our winner:
MNAngler from Journal of a Minnesota Angler said, “Papa needs a new baitcaster.”
Well congratulations Papa!!! And enjoy that baitcaster!
Thank you all for playing!

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How I Might Ruin The Hunter’s Wife Reputation

March 11, 2010

I have a reputation to uphold around here – I don’t go in the woods,  I don’t pack heat and I don’t know the proper way to hold a bow.  This one time at Cabelas, out of boredom, I picked up a bow like I was some hot outdoor chick scanning the woods to smack [...]

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Dick’s Sporting Goods $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway

March 5, 2010

Dick’s Sporting Goods $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway:
The wonderful group at Dick’s Sporting Goods if offering one of my readers the chance to win a $50 gift certificate from their store.
To enter the contest:

Be sure to follow Dick’s Sporting Goods on Twitter – @dickssportcmo
Leave your Twitter ID and a comment telling me what [...]

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Outdoor Heart Keychains

March 3, 2010

Prior to our local outdoor sports show, I was asked if I’d like to give something away during their hourly giveaways. Some of the vendors provide tackle, fishing poles, gear, etc. What in the world would The Hunter’s Wife giveaway?
So I made these …

I saw the cute heart charms and key rings online [...]

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The Perfect Bow For The Hunter’s Wife

February 26, 2010

I finally found the perfect bow for me – The Hunter’s Wife.
This is Samantha.  Or “Sister of the bow” as Hawk would call her.

Samantha sent me this picture of herself dressed as cupid totin’ her Cabelas Marshmallow Bow. In her email she let me know this is how she dressed for Halloween.
I’m not about [...]

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MyNature – Animal Track App

February 25, 2010

MyNature – Is your digital guide to animal tracks and wildlife in the palm of your hand for iphone or ipod 3.0 or higher.
A couple of weeks ago Rick at Whitetail Woods wrote about MyNature and because I think it’s a great app, I thought I would write about it here as well.
I loved to [...]

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Outback Tiki Bar

February 24, 2010

While fishing around the internet I came across the blog Fishing With Dad.  I loved one of his recent post about his memories of fishing with his Dad and then I came across a picture of a Tiki Bar.  So I emailed Dennis and asked if I could share the story of his Tiki Bar.
Outback [...]

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Cutest Guy In Camo

February 23, 2010

I saw this picture the other day on Ben’s Twitter background and I asked if I could share his picture with my readers.
Turkey hunters…

Oh goodness.  I’ve never seen anything cuter in camouflage.
And not the big guy on the left.
He’s married.
But the little guy on the right.
Now you all know I don’t own any camouflage.  I’ve [...]

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Eureka Sleeping Bag

February 22, 2010

I received this sleeping bag from Eureka Tents – one for a review and also one was offered as a giveaway:

Features:

The 5.6 oz Rimfire poly/cotton shell fabric is tough, yet soft to the touch.
The 3 free-floating compression straps are specifically designed not to tear out and to keep the sleeping bag neatly rolled.
The Rimfire easily [...]

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I’m A Grumpy Old Bear In Need Of Hibernation

February 19, 2010

Yes that’s me.  I’m like a bear needing hibernation.  I originally started this post about how overwhelmed I’ve been and grumpy and then I realized ..
I have been that grumpy old bear.
Bears mess up your garbage: My desk is a mess. And I’m not a messy desk person. I’m normally very organized. [...]

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