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A question for hunters
Uploaded on November 10, 2009First time on here. Need advice. Here's what's going on...
I am making a hunter's gift basket for a benefit. The benefit is for my cousin, Randy Marsh (Windber, PA) who was murdered in October. His sister had to take out a loan to pay for his cremation. The money raised by this benefit will go to help his sister pay for the loan.
Since Randy was an avid outdoorsman, I figured the guys at this event would rather bid on a basket of hunting goodies instead of MaryKay or smelly candles.
I went to the store last night and I was surprised at how much hunter's laundry detergent cost and the size of the bottle was a joke. Can I just buy perfume-free and dye-free detergent and a box of baking soda? Any other gift ideas would be very helpful....I'd ask my husband for ideas but I can't get him out of the woods. Thank you in advance.
Jamie-in-a-jam-in-PA
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Sorry for your loss Jamie.
Scent free soap is a good alternative to the over priced name brand stuff marketed to hunters. Baking powder is also a good subsitute. Make sure the detergent does not contain brightners.
For your gift basket, you might explain your situation to the folks at the local outdoors stores Randy frequented, perhaps they'll donate a couple things off the Sale rack. My condolences.
A good hunting cap is always a hit. Mossy Oak Breakup is a popular pattern. Some of caps have LED lights built into the bills and though they are quite handy (don't know what I'd do without mine), they can be a bit pricey. Ducks Unlimited caps are very good quality.
A pair of wool fishing gloves with the fingertips cut off are very useful and fairly economical. They're also good for bow hunting and gun hunting.
You can pick up cheap but fine quality small size hunting art prints at many on-line distributors. Wallmart, Target, etc. sell a variety of very nice matted frames that you can pick up very reasonably to doll up the print. Here's some examples of reasonably cheap artwork out there: http://www.art.com/products/p10286316-sa-i1010387/judy-gibson-white-tail...
also see: http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Pushed-to-the-Limit-Posters_i10043_.htm
The tin sign reproductions of old gun, ammo, or fishing ads are usually a hit too. Shouldn't be any more than $17 tops.
A call lanyard would be a nice addition, especially if you can get someone to make one for you (I make some from time to time but shipping would be slow to you from Canada). Packaged ones off the shelf are certainly okay. Might even get someone to donate a call.
Also, check Walmart or other major cut-rate distributors for fishing vests. I saw some nice ones a few weeks back on sale for less than $15. Again, these are a handy thing for just about any outdoors enthusiast. Something like that would work well with a gift basket (part in and part out of the basket).
Hope this helps. I read the details of Randy's tragic death. My sympathies to all involved. And to you.
Sorry for your loss, my condolences
I would suggest visiting any sporting goods stores or stores that have sporting goods sections, and telling them your situation, many of these will donate items, put huge discounts on them, or give you gift cards so that the purchaser can choose an item themselves.
Also i would ask your husband for ideas, i would also ask his outdoor friends, and any outdoorsmen you know to donate an item to your basket.
again sorry for your loss, we will pray for the success of the benefit and for those who are effected by this tragedy
JiaJi-PA
My prayers go out to your family.
An outdoors-hunter's basket is a great idea, and a couple of the suggestions to visit your local sports store is a good idea. You can't go wrong with gift cards for a local sporting goods store, and they may donate these and other items if you explain the situation.
Good Luck-hope this helps!
My prayer also go out to you and his family.
As for your question, how about "gift cert.'s" to outdoor's stores so the "winner" can just get what they want/need.
Again I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Here's a note of caution on the perfume-free or dye-free laundry detergent, it will likely contain UltraViolet brighteners which create a cast or glow that researchers say animals (cervids ... deer, elk, moose) can see. I'd go with a hunter's laundry detergent, even though it'll cost a bit more. But you can still wash hunting clothes in warm water and baking soda, but soda will harden all the clothing.
my condolences for your loss,jamie. I would visit local hunting stores and tell them your situation and theyll probley donate a few items. As far as hunting clothes, get one size fits all items,such as hats, so any bidder could wear it. If you pass any yard sales, stop and ask if they have any hunting equipment.You could probley get it pretty cheap. Try hand/foot warmers,maybe a gun cleaning kit, or some calls. I hope everything works out for you.Once again, Im sorry for your loss.
Jamie, I'm sorry for your loss!
Somebody call Ontario Honker's wife and tell her his Christmas wish list is done and online. ;-)
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For your gift basket, you might explain your situation to the folks at the local outdoors stores Randy frequented, perhaps they'll donate a couple things off the Sale rack. My condolences.
Sorry for your loss Jamie.
Scent free soap is a good alternative to the over priced name brand stuff marketed to hunters. Baking powder is also a good subsitute. Make sure the detergent does not contain brightners.
A good hunting cap is always a hit. Mossy Oak Breakup is a popular pattern. Some of caps have LED lights built into the bills and though they are quite handy (don't know what I'd do without mine), they can be a bit pricey. Ducks Unlimited caps are very good quality.
A pair of wool fishing gloves with the fingertips cut off are very useful and fairly economical. They're also good for bow hunting and gun hunting.
You can pick up cheap but fine quality small size hunting art prints at many on-line distributors. Wallmart, Target, etc. sell a variety of very nice matted frames that you can pick up very reasonably to doll up the print. Here's some examples of reasonably cheap artwork out there: http://www.art.com/products/p10286316-sa-i1010387/judy-gibson-white-tail...
also see: http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Pushed-to-the-Limit-Posters_i10043_.htm
The tin sign reproductions of old gun, ammo, or fishing ads are usually a hit too. Shouldn't be any more than $17 tops.
A call lanyard would be a nice addition, especially if you can get someone to make one for you (I make some from time to time but shipping would be slow to you from Canada). Packaged ones off the shelf are certainly okay. Might even get someone to donate a call.
Also, check Walmart or other major cut-rate distributors for fishing vests. I saw some nice ones a few weeks back on sale for less than $15. Again, these are a handy thing for just about any outdoors enthusiast. Something like that would work well with a gift basket (part in and part out of the basket).
Hope this helps. I read the details of Randy's tragic death. My sympathies to all involved. And to you.
Sorry for your loss, my condolences
I would suggest visiting any sporting goods stores or stores that have sporting goods sections, and telling them your situation, many of these will donate items, put huge discounts on them, or give you gift cards so that the purchaser can choose an item themselves.
Also i would ask your husband for ideas, i would also ask his outdoor friends, and any outdoorsmen you know to donate an item to your basket.
again sorry for your loss, we will pray for the success of the benefit and for those who are effected by this tragedy
JiaJi-PA
My prayers go out to your family.
An outdoors-hunter's basket is a great idea, and a couple of the suggestions to visit your local sports store is a good idea. You can't go wrong with gift cards for a local sporting goods store, and they may donate these and other items if you explain the situation.
Good Luck-hope this helps!
My prayer also go out to you and his family.
As for your question, how about "gift cert.'s" to outdoor's stores so the "winner" can just get what they want/need.
Again I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Here's a note of caution on the perfume-free or dye-free laundry detergent, it will likely contain UltraViolet brighteners which create a cast or glow that researchers say animals (cervids ... deer, elk, moose) can see. I'd go with a hunter's laundry detergent, even though it'll cost a bit more. But you can still wash hunting clothes in warm water and baking soda, but soda will harden all the clothing.
my condolences for your loss,jamie. I would visit local hunting stores and tell them your situation and theyll probley donate a few items. As far as hunting clothes, get one size fits all items,such as hats, so any bidder could wear it. If you pass any yard sales, stop and ask if they have any hunting equipment.You could probley get it pretty cheap. Try hand/foot warmers,maybe a gun cleaning kit, or some calls. I hope everything works out for you.Once again, Im sorry for your loss.
Jamie, I'm sorry for your loss!
Somebody call Ontario Honker's wife and tell her his Christmas wish list is done and online. ;-)
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