Light a Fire This Valentine’s Day
February 1, 2012 by Jenny Romanin · Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year once again…. It’s just around the corner… The holiday often dreaded because you don’t know what to get your lover. Valentine’s Day is only a couple weeks away. Time is running out to get them a special something to “light a fire” and show that you care!
Ladies… Are you pondering what to get your huntin’ hunny this year? Guys, still lost on what you get your huntress hottie? No need to fret!
How about our sexy lingerie that will work as a gift for both!
We have lingerie in several styles, patterns and colors that can bring spark to your evening of romance. CollegiateCamo will be offering a special on lingerie through Feb 15th. In order to get your 20% off be sure to use discount code “heart20” at the check out when you purchase our “hot” Wilderness Dreams Lingerie for your Valentine.
CollegiateCamo is Coming to You! Be Sure to Come Visit Us January 27-29, 2012!
January 23, 2012 by Jenny Romanin · Leave a Comment
Come visit us in Topeka, KS for the Monster Buck Classic at Booth 139.
The highlight of our booth will be Miss January from our “Women of the Outdoors” calendar. She will be autographing copies of the calendar (we expect her to have her Duck Calls with her too & boy does she know how to use them!)
CollegiateCamo will have discounts on our items, especially our signature outdoor college themed decals. Kansas State, University of Kansas and Fort Hays State will have the premier spot at this show, however we’ll be selling all school logos at a discounted price.
This show offers many opportunities for entertainment and education for the entire family. There will be many exhibitors, seminars, contests and celebrities for your enjoyment!
Admission Pricing Show Hours
14 and over: $10.00 Friday: 1 PM – 9 PM
Youth (8 – 13): $6.00 Saturday: 9 AM – 8 PM
Children 7 and under: Free Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
*Paid admission is good for the entire weekend so attendees can come and go as they please!
There is a $1.00 per person for parking cost to be collected at the ticket window.
For additional info about the Monster Buck Classic visit http://www.monsterbuckclassic.com/.

Additionally, we will be in Omaha, NE (Century Link Center) for the Nebraska Big Buck Classic at Booth 700. This show offers many opportunities for entertainment and education for the outdoor enthusiast. This show will include exhibitors, seminars, contests and much more for your enjoyment! A great idea for families too!
Nebraska fans will enjoy discounts on all items “Big Red”!
General Admission Show Hours
Single day tickets: Friday: 4pm to 9pm
Adults: $10 Saturday: 9am to 8pm
Kids 7-12: $5 Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Kids Under 7: FREE
Friday Night is Youth Night !!! Free General Admission for All Children Under 12!!!
For additional info about the Big Buck Classic visit http://www.nebraskabigbuckclassic.com/index.html.
Monster Buck Classic and Big Buck Classic
January 22, 2012 by CollegiateCamo · Leave a Comment
Get the Heck out of Missouri
December 29, 2011 by DaveWest · Leave a Comment
This trip to Nevada actually started in Arkansas at the “World Duck Calling” Championship. My buddy was headed back to Nevada and the invitation to tag along to hunt was irresistible.
After 27 hours of driving we reached Fallon Nevada; the nearest town to good hunting. The first day was spent scouting waterfowl; mainly ducks and Tundra swans.
Sometimes it happens like this and the first day of hunting was a bust…we zeroed out.
The next day made up for it. This was the first time I had swan hunted; it’s not legal to hunt swans in Missouri & Kansas where I spend most of my hunting time so this was exciting.
We used about 40 floating swan decoys and a special swan call by Allan Stanley Game Calls.
Our calling was successful. They are BIG birds! What’s cool is that the ducks in Nevada follow around the swans since the swans dig up the food from the bottom. Most of the time if you find swans there are plenty of ducks, too.
The limit for the season was two swans and I shot my first one the second day of hunting and my 2nd
was taken the 3rd day out.
On the 2nd day there were 5 of us hunting and 5 swans were shot which was the most my buddy had ever seen killed in one day. We were all victorious.
Then the rest of the fun followed…the feast was great. The swans were marinated in Italian dressing and teriyaki sauce and then grilled.
Nope…doesn’t taste like chicken but more like steak.
This trip is one I would recommend to any waterfowl hunter.
Outdoorsman’s Style: “Night Before Christmas”
December 24, 2011 by Jenny Romanin · Leave a Comment
Twas the night before Christmas and all though the house,
I was cleaning and prepping the Christmas dinner grouse.
Tired, I turned on the TV to the Outdoor Channel to see,
The committed ducks that the Commander promised me.
I grabbed me some chips and popped a top on a cold beer,
As I drooled over the screen covered by the huge whitetail deer.
I glanced out the window across the man cave with glee,
HOLY SMOKES! there was trophy deer standing under the tree.
I grabbed my Browning BAR 30-06 and started to sneak,
Because I knew very well my family were all sound asleep.
I stalked across the yard for a better shot, my heart filled with hope,
To get the huge buck in the crosshairs of my seasoned scope.
Then I heard the old man, “Shoot my star reindeer and you’re dead.”
My kids would be mad if I put a 180 grain in that buck’s head!
The old man gleamed and said, “Buck Fever gets the best of us Boss.”
“I’m the fat guy from the greater North they call Santa Claus.”
My thoughts changed to holly and I smiled back at old Saint Nick,
I didn’t want him to think I was just some backwoods, dumb hick.
The guy looked plum tuckered so I asked if he needed a hand,
With hopes to discover a Parker bow or brand new tree stand.
He nodded with a smile and reached out his Grizzly Bear sized paw,
He looked towards the house, worrying that someone just saw.
I knew what his worries were, and like him I had some of mine
If my wife saw what I just did she’d put me in a box made of pine
The house stood silent, everyone still asleep, bless our good luck
Thank the lord that I didn’t take the shoot on St. Nick’s bold buck
We rushed back to work, bringing in the presents one by one,
When we were finished we clinked our glasses to a job well done.
He assured that my mishap would be a secret put to rest,
Like a kid I once again believed, knowing his word was the best.
We polished off every Christmas cookie in the house and he left for his sleigh
Before I had the chance He and his reindeer were up, up and away….
But I heard him exclaim, “Keep good will in your sight,
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!”
Christmas Top 5
December 22, 2011 by Jenny Romanin · Leave a Comment
With Christmas just around the corner you’re nearing the big day. Stores are full of the hustle and bustle of last minute shoppers all floundering what to get the people still left on their list. Panic begins to set in as you look at your own list Trying to figure out what to get those people on your own lists….
As you peer down you see loved ones that you wish to get them something they will actually use instead of hiding your gift in their closet. Taking another look, you see a glimmer of hope… You notice they’re hunters and outdoorsmen and women… Now is the task deciding what to get them. Here’s the top 5 gifts for each one that may be on your list.
Bow Hunters…..
5.) Arrows! They may need new ones from being bent, damaged or lost. You can also get them arrow wraps and fletchings to personalize them. New broad heads are always handy as well!
4.) Fletching Rigs! Makes fletching arrows so easy anyone can do it!
3.) They may need a new sight for their bow or there are flashlights made to screw in where the stabilizer goes that will give them more light when they need it.
2.) A Bow Backpack! This makes gathering and transporting their bow hunting equipment trouble-free and frees up their hands to grab any last minute items.
Last but not least….
1.) Targets! 3-D and Block archery targets are perfect for off-season practice to prep them for the next season.
Waterfowl Hunters
5.) Harvesting Helpers. The DUCKSTRAP offers various game straps that can be personalized for the waterfowler that you think so highly of and turns it into a gift from the heart that can be personalized for an occasion. The Bird Hitch Bird Cleaner brings a new ease to cleaning and breasting the harvested birds that your hunter will appreciate.
4.) Waterfowl Calls! It doesn’t matter if it’s ducks or geese… There are new calls being premiered with different tones and for different occasions. Your hunter can never have enough.
3.) Blind/Boat Goodies! You can get them an awesome extra large blind bag that will hold all of their needed items from shells, calls, knives, snacks, etc or a marsh seat to give added comfort.
2.) Gun Care and Accessories! This varies from a gun cleaning kit (which this time of year is greatly necessary) to a floating gun case to chokes. With chokes you need to know what gun they hunt with to ensure that you get the correct one.
Last but not least….
1.) Decoys and rigs! A hunter can never have too many and there are types for all occasions. We suggest the several types… Greenhead Gear Puddler Pack which will give variety to any hunter’s collection. MOJO’s Texas Style Decoy Rig which has positive reviews for tangle free hunting. There is also the Rig’Em Right Jerk Rig which is great for the late season waterfowl for decoy motion device that won’t spook the experienced birds.
Big Game Hunters…..
5.) Scents! Whether it’s to lure in a male by the scent of a lady or to challenge him by the musk of a fellow suitor… It’s a must have and there are many options that will help your hunter fill their tag.
4.) Scent Eliminators! While trying to lure through certain aromas…. Some are better left at home. This includes body washes, shampoos, deodorants and clothing detergents. This will help them to eliminate spook.
3.) Optics! They can always use these. The newest high power scope they have had their eyes on for their new rifle or maybe a range finder to improve their accuracy is a sure fire item.
2.) Camouflage! There are always new patterns with new features coming out each year and they can never have enough. Warm gear is a must to improve the success of their hunt and to add accuracy so they aren’t shivering so much they can’t take their shot.
Last but not least….
1.) A Quality Knife Sharpening Kit. Nothing is worse than having a dull knife when you need it the most. This can help ensure that they always have a sharp blade for every hunting adventure!
Fishing Enthusiasts…..
5.) New Lures, Flies and Hooks! Maybe their favorite one got lost or trapped at the bottom or a lake. They can never have too many no matter how many tackle boxes they have full of them. You can even match it with ne fishing line or leaders if they use them.
4.) New Rod and/or Reel! Because one, two… five is never enough. Make sure that you match equipment to the kind of fishing that they do (ie. trout, fly fishing, bass, deep sea, etc).
3.) Water Prep Items! This can be chest waders or even a float tube that can be used at their favorite fishing spots.
2.) Storage! This can range from tackle boxes or rod holders to help keep all of their fishing goodies organized and in a single area so everything is easy to gather for their next trip.
Last but not least….
1.) Polarized Sunglasses! They can always use these for those bright days on the water. A holder can be a good idea for them as well to ensure that they don’t fall in the water when they lean over.
Those who just love the Outdoors….
5.) Hydration! A good long lasting thermos or a heavy duty water bottle is always a great idea! Get it in their favorite color or with their favorite team on it! Remember it’s important to hydrate on any adventure.
4.) Technology Protection! Pelican and Otter Box make great Waterproof and Drop-Proof cases for phones and other assorted technology items.
3.) Cold Gear or Waterproof Gear! This will help keep them warm and dry and prevents them from catching a cold! This can vary from pullovers, hoodies, Under Armour, Drake, etc. Arctic Shield X System Fleece Gloves, protects against the cold and can still shoot in them.
2.) Lighting! Maybe they need a lantern, lost their old headlamp or just need another LED Flashlight for those times when they need some extra light.
Last but not least….
1.) Gun Range Time! If they love to shoot, whether it’s recreationally, practicing for hunting or competition… A gift certificate to your closest or their favorite range is a great idea!
CollegiateCamo Coming Soon to the Denver International Sportsman’s Expo 2012!
December 20, 2011 by Jenny Romanin · Leave a Comment
Our CollegiateCamo crew will be at this year’s Expo show and is excited to be there for our first time! The International Sportsman’s Exposition (ISE) is at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO from January 5 to 8.
You can find CollegiateCamo exhibiting this year in Booth #425C! Yes! The first time we will represent the company to our friends at the Denver ISE. This is an amazing trade show that is open to the public whom shares our passion and interest in the outdoor industry.
Approximately 500 companies will be gathered in 290,000-sq.-ft., offering you an ample selection of goods and services from the outdoor industry. There will also be many demonstrations, contests and activities for everyone in the family!
We will have several CollegiateCamo staff in Denver accompanied by several Pro-Staffers with us to meet all of you! Many of our products will be available for purchase from decals to reels to your favorite college’s apparel.
Last, but certainly not least, our “Women of the Outdoors” calendar girl, Miss April, will be with us on this trip. With the purchase of the calendar, she will be there to autograph it for you.
Our signature decals will be for sale too. We’ll obviously be promoting the local schools; University of Colorado, Colorado State University and University of Wyoming
Come see us at The Denver ISE in Booth #425C and let the fun begin!
HOURS:
Thursday Noon to 9:00 pm
Friday Noon to 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00am to 8:00 pm
Sunday 10:00am to 5:00 pm
TICKETS
$15.00 Adult
FREE – Youth and Children 15 years and under
FREE – Active Military with military ID card
Parking:
FREE Parking & Shuttles at Coors Field. Ride light rail to the Convention Center station.
Traditions
December 12, 2011 by MattTruesdale · Leave a Comment
It is 5:00 am in the morning as I begin to hike down the trail in the pitch black of the early morning. There are men to the front and back of me but nobody says a word to each other as the rain begins to fall. We all know what we’re about to go through. The sounds of ammunition bouncing in pockets and the smell of dead wood engulf my senses. Awaiting us at the end of the trail is a 60 degree grade mountain that we must climb, and that is only the beginning.
As I continue to trudge through the woods toward the mountain side my mind races with the thought of how I will be able to encompass this experience into a blog. There are many aspects to this story but only one item particular that resurfaces with each thought of the Tau Phi Delta bear drives, and that is tradition. Let’s face it. Traditions, especially for outdoorsmen, are a part of life. Whether your tradition is hunting family land, going on the yearly fishing trip with friends, or even playing a particular card game at camp, every outdoor enthusiast has their particular traditions that they are proud to be involved in and pass down to others.
Before I continue to story above, please allow me to give you some background information. Tau Phi Delta is a fraternity at Penn State University that is focused and geared toward outdoorsmen. TPD has a fraternity house two blocks from campus that reflects the aura of a hunting camp. Wood paneled walls, buck and bear mounts that adorn the walls, and beautiful fireplace all add to the ambience. Tau Phi Delta, also known as Tree House, came into existence in 1922 and has been a unique and hidden treasure at Penn State for many outdoorsmen. The tradition of the Tau Phi Delta bear drives dates back to 1974 and continues to live on to this day. If you would like to learn more about Tau Phi Delta you can check out their website by going to http://www.tauphidelta.org.
It is now 5:15 and we drop the 10 posters off along the trail to set the line as the rest of us continue to hike. Eventually we reach the beginning of the first drive line. Welcome to hell. At this point there is no turning back. Each member of the drive team will soon learn their fate of having to either fight the rhododendron near the bottom of the mountainside or climb the steep and rocky passage to the top as numbered tokens are selected at random from a Crown Royal bag. I select number 2 and will have to fight the nearly quarter mile wall of rhododendron as we drive to the posters.
The drive line is finally ready to begin as the sun begins to peak through the canopy of the Eastern Hemlocks. “LET’S DO THiS!!!” the driver above me yells out as the drive begins. A thick, massive, intertwined, disgusting barrier of the tallest rhododendron you could imagine faces me, and I begin to fight. At different points throughout the drive I was falling down, upside down, on my stomach, backwards, and every which way you could imagine, just trying to make my way forward. “AAAAYYYY OOOOHHHH!” I hear from both drivers above and below me, I could tell that I am still in the drive line and doing well. Just then, I am hit in the face with a briar bush and blood slowly starts to trickle down my face.
We are halfway through the drive. It is at this point I start to question myself as I do every year. Why am I doing this? Just as I finish trying to answer my own question and I trip to the ground again as I hear a loud gunshot, followed by two more! “SHOOT THAT BASTARD!” “GET EM!” “LET’S GO GUYS!” A bear is in the drive and I am quickly reminded why I put myself through this every year as the excitement and adrenaline course through my veins. These drives are a total team effort that cannot be matched or recreated by any other hunting adventure.
As we get closer to the post line a call rings out in a soft voice on the radio, “bear down”. There is only a short amount of hell to traverse until the end of the drive. I’m out! I race over to get the story of what happened from a poster, as if it is a play-by-play of a college football game. Just as the story finishes we hear down below, “It’s over here!” A 250 lbs brute of a bear lies dead at our feet as handshakes and high fives make their way throughout the entire group. As we make our way down of the side of the mountain we snap a picture, tag the bear, and begin another drive.
We got lucky, in a sense as not all drives are like this. A large majority of the time the bears are either able to elude us or have already moved to a different location before we begin. Many people think we are crazy to put ourselves through 4 days of this agony and pain. But until you have been on a drive line and hear those gunshots ring out when you think all hope is lost, you will never understand.
Duck Calling at Its Finest
December 11, 2011 by Jenny Romanin · Leave a Comment
The Annual Duck Festival in Stuttgart, Arkansas was held November 19th through the 27th of 2011. This is a festival filled with a carnival, Duck Gumbo, a series of calling contests and many more activities for those of all ages.
The first National Duck Calling Contest was initiated in Stuttgart, Arkansas on November 24, 1936 linked with the annual Arkansas Rice Carnival. The first contest had a total of 17 contestants and Thomas E. Walsh won the contest without a duck call. Herman Callouet was the only other individual that repeated this phenomenon once more in 1942. The first and only lady to ever win the contest was Pat Peacock in 1955 and 1956. It has evolved throughout the past 76 years and has turned into a spectacular, now worldwide contest. World Championship Duck Calling Contest flocks in thousands of sportsmen and sportswomen annually from all over the nation each year.
Once again, several of our Pro-Staffers attended and competed in the calling contest. Grant Moore (CollegiateCamo ProStaff) was the Champion Duck Caller winning the Texas State Championship Duck Calling Contest on June 25, reserving him a spot at World’s. Grant’s passion sang out as he blew his Echo duck call. His dad proudly watched and supported him; for a rookie he held is own. “I’m glad that I got to attend as a contestant and this has lit a fire in me.” Grant continues with plans of getting more competitive in contests to come. We are all very proud of you Mr. Moore! Congratulations to the winner of this year’s annual World Championship Duck Calling Contest Mr. Antonio Jones of White Hall, Arkansas.
Results and Pictures courtesy of Stuttgart, Arkansas
http://www.stuttgartarkansas.org/index.php?fuseaction=p0010.&mod=33
Past World Champion Duck Callers:
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1936 – THOMAS WALSH Greenville, Mississippi 1937 – HARRY R. WIEMAN Stuttgart, Arkansas 1938 – HARRY R. WIEMAN Stuttgart, Arkansas 1939 – KENNETH McCOLLUM Stuttgart, Arkansas 1940 – W.H. CLAYPOOL Memphis, Tennessee 1941 – M.T. McCOLLUM Stuttgart, Arkansas 1942 – HERMAN CALLOUET Greenville, Mississippi 1943 – CLYDE HANCOCK Stuttgart, Arkansas 1944 – HOWARD T. CONREY Stuttgart, Arkansas 1945 – D.M. “Chick” MAJOR Stuttgart, Arkansas 1946 – LOUIS “Red” WILHELM Stuttgart, Arkansas 1947 – J.E. “Jake” GARTNER Stuttgart, Arkansas 1948 – J.E. “Jake” GARTNER Stuttgart, Arkansas 1949 – J.E. “Jake” GARTNER Stuttgart, Arkansas 1950 – HERB PARSONS Somerville, Tennessee 1951 – HERB PARSONS Somerville, Tennessee 1952 – W.C. COWAAN Memphis, Tennessee 1953 – FRED PARNELL Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1954 – ART BEAUCHAMP Flint, Michigan 1955 – PAT PEACOCK Stuttgart, Arkansas 1956 – PAT PEACOCK Stuttgart, Arkansas 1957 – W.C. CROSS Greenwood, Mississippi 1958 – W.C. CROSS Greenwood, Mississippi 1959 – JAMES FERNANDEZ Port Arthur, Texas 1960 – ED LANDRETH Joplin, Missouri 1961 – PETE CLAETT Kansas City, Missouri 1962 – CHARLES STEPAN Port Arthur, Texas 1963 – MEL DeLANG Burlington, Iowa 1964 – MICK LACY Knoxville, Illinois 1965 – JOHN LISTON Knoxville, Illinois 1966 – JOHN LISTON Knoxville, Illinois 1967 – FRED HARVEY Glesburg, Illinois 1968 – EDWARD L. HOLT North Little Rock, Arkansas 1969 – EDWARD L. HOLT North Little Rock, Arkansas 1970 – EDWARD L. HOLT North Little Rock, Arkansas 1971 – LARRY LARGENT Shelton, Nebraska 1972 – BUTCH RICHENBACK Stuttgart, Arkansas 1973 – MIKE McLEMORE Hendersonville, Tennessee |
1974 – MIKE McLEMORE Hendersonville, Tennessee 1975 – MIKE STARKS Little Rock, Arkansas 1976 – TREY CRAWFORD North Little Rock, Arkansas 1977 – MIKE McLEMORE Hallsville, Texas 1978 – RICHARD SCHULTZ Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1979 – VERNARD SOLOMON Marshall, Texas 1980 – DAN SPRAGUE Buffalo, Iowa 1981 – DAVID STARKS Stuttgart, Arkansas 1982 – SAM HOEPER Grandview, Missouri 1983 – DON ANSLEY Nashville, Tennessee 1984 – DAVID STARKS Stuttgart, Arkansas 1985 – MIKE KELLER Kansas City, Missouri 1986 – TREY CRAWFORD Mayflower, Arkansas 1987 – DAVID JAYNE Clovis, California 1988 – JOHNNY MAHFOUZ Stuttgart, Arkansas 1989 – BARNIE CALEF Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1990 – ROY RHODES Germantown, Tennessee 1991 – TIM GESCH Woodruff, Wisconsin 1992 – BLAKE HAYNES Pine Bluff, Arkansas 1993 – TREY CRAWFORD Mayflower, Arkansas 1994 – BUCK GARDNER Collierville,Tennesee 1995 – JOHN STEPHENS Stuttgart,Arkansas 1996 – JIM JAMES Omaha,Nebraska 1997 – RICK DUNN Beebe,Arkansas 1998 – JOHN STEPHENS Stuttgart,Arkansas 1999 – BARNIE CALEF Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2000 – BARNIE CALEF Cedar Rapids,Iowa 2001 – BRENT EASLEY East End, Arkansas 2002 – BERNIE BOYLE Danville, Iowa 2003 – TODD COPLEY Des Moines, Iowa 2004 – BERNIE BOYLE Danville, Iowa 2005 – JOHN STEPHENS Stuttgart, Arkansas 2006 -J IM RONQUEST Holly Grove, Arkansas 2007 – JODY NICCUM Osawatomie, Kansas 2008 – RYAN NOLAN Roland, Oklahoma 2009 – MIKE ANDERSON Mankato, Minnesota 2010 – BRAD ALLEN Judsonia, Arkansas 2011 – ANTONIO JONES White Hall, Arkansas |
2011 World Championship
WORLD CONTEST – Queen Mallard Samantha Spicer, World Champion Antonio Jones of White Hall, Arkansas; First Runner-up Robbie Iverson of Ottawa, Illinois; Second Runner-up Brad Allen of Judsonia, Arkansas; and Third Runner-up Dusty Banner of Grain Valley, Missouri
2011 Women’s World Championship
WOMEN’S WORLD – Champion Madison Heflin of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; First Runner-up Allison Stone of Stuttgart, Arkansas; Second Runner-up Lauren Engelkes of Stuttgart, Arkansas; and Third Runner-up Priscilla Bates of Dyersburg, Tennessee
2011 Intermediate World Championship
INTERMEDIATE WORLD – Champion Dan Goetz of St. Louis, Missouri; and First Runner-up Will Nanney of Gleason, Tennessee; Second Runner-up Tate Douglas of Harrisville, Utah; and Third Runner-up Alex Hodges of South Rockwood, Minnesota
2011 Junior World Championship
JUNIOR WORLD – Champion Reece Stephens of Stuttgart, Arkansas; First Runner-up Kolby Johnson of Jackson, Tennessee; Second Runner-up Rusty Gros of Marerro, Louisiana; and Third Runner-up Hunter Nanney of Dumas, Mississippi
2011 Junior Women’s World Championship
JUNIOR WOMEN’S WORLD – Champion Connor Konecny of Stuttgart, Arkansas; First Runner-up Chole Lane of Stuttgart, Arkansas; Second Runner-up Shea Longnecker of Stuttgart, Arkansas; and Third Runner-up Hope Chastain of Stuttgart, Arkansas
2011 Senior World’s Championship
SENIOR WORLD – Champion Craig Guillaume of Council Bluffs, Iowa; First Runner-up Wayne Betts of Rogers, Arkansas; Second Runner-up Johnny “Boo” Mahfouz of Stuttgart, Arkansas; and Third Runner-up Butch Richenback of Stuttgart, Arkansas
2011 Chick & Sophie Major Memorial
CHICK AND SOPHIE MAJOR – Winner Gavin Roberts of Greenbrier, Arkansas; Frist Runner-up Joseph Gentry of Eads, Tennessee; Second Runner-up Tyler Smith of North Little Rock, Arkansas; and Third Runner-up Seth Hartman of Leawood, Kansas
2011 Last Chance Regional
LAST CHANCE – Winner Blake Haynes of White Hall, Arkansas; First Runnerup Scott Stokes of Winslow, Arkansas; Second Runner-up Kent Cullum of Monette, Arkansas; and Third Runner-up Gavin Roberts of Greenbrier, Arkansas.
Please Stuff My Stocking
December 10, 2011 by Jenny Romanin · Leave a Comment
With Christmas getting closer and closer it’s becoming that time to prep for the big day. Stores are playing carols. People are decorating their homes and stringing up lights with hopes to “Out Do” the neighbors this year. Logs are being burned in order to keep the winter chill away. Additionally, people are contemplating gifts to give their loved ones…
One of many Christmas traditions that I still hold near and dear to my heart are stockings! As we get older it gets more difficult to find stocking stuffers, especially for the outdoors man or woman in our lives. Socks, fattening treats and dental floss are often the defaults… Maybe this year you can add some pizzazz to the stocking hung with care with these Top Ten Stocking Stuffer Ideas.
10.) Get them a bottle or two of their favorite critter aroma. Make sure not to leak it in the house!
9.) Glow Sticks! They’re great for all ages! Kids can play night tag with them and they are handy in camp for some extra light during late night nature calls.
8.) Laundry Detergent Scent Eliminator. This will prevent them from scaring their prey away so they can have a fruitful hunt. These can be found at most outfitting stores.
7.) Game Bags. This helps to keep their game meat clean and safe from dirt, debris, adverse weather, insects, and predators after their harvest.
6.) Hunting Blind Material. These come in numerous patterns for countless occasions. Unforgiving weather and the wear and tear of Mother Nature causes need of replacement. This saves them a lot of time when preparing for their next hunt.
5.) Rem Oil Gun Wipes. They come in individual packs or in a larger quantity canister. They are very handy to have during misty, rainy or snowy day to help prevent rust on their beloved firearm.
4.) Disposable Hand Warmers. They’ll keep their hands warm in the harshest conditions, ensuring that they be able to have a steady squeeze on the trigger.
3.) Camouflage Make-Up Kit. You’re fearless hunter will appreciate having enough paint to last them all season. After all, you can’t let them leave unprepared!
2.) A CollegiateCamo decal of their choice. This joins the love of their favorite college team with their passion for hunting.
Last but not least….
1.) A box of their favorite ammunition… It has no expiration and you can never have enough of it!







