Minnesota’s Mentored Youth Wild Turkey Hunt Needs Your Help!!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jim Braaten

Do you know a youth age 12 to 17 who yearns to be a “first” time wild turkey hunter here in Minnesota?   Perhaps you know a youth who also wants to learn more about turkey hunting and is willing to attend a pre-hunt orientation session to start gaining these necessary skills?   If so, have I got an exciting opportunity for [...]

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Holes For Heroes Ice Fishing Event

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Jim Braaten

Earlier today I stopped by the 2nd Annual Holes For Heroes ice fishing event to watch some of the action. The event was held on Medicine Lake in Plymouth, MN and is held to honor those veterans who have served, as well those currently serving in the military overseas. The event was sponsored by Fishing for Life.

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Random Thoughts On The 2012 SHOT Show

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jim Braaten

It’s been a week now since returning home from the 34th annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show and I’ve been ruminating on the experience ever since leaving.   No doubt about it…the energy experienced at SHOT this year was very palpable and positive. To begin, we are three years into the Sands Convention Center experience and [...]

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Twitter Holds Exciting Possibilities At SHOT Show 2012

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Jim Braaten

Back during the fall of 2009 my very first tweet consisted of announcing what I was cooking the family for supper on the grill. Yeah, I know, rather boring I agree. But then several months later, and still a newbie at this Twitter game, I tried to connect with people at the 2010 SHOT Show on a more professional level.

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So, What’s This SHOT Show All About?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jim Braaten

My first SHOT Show was back in 1989 when it was held in Dallas, Texas. To this day I remember my reaction walking into the exhibit hall for the first time. My eyes grew big…my heart pounded a bit faster…my palms got sweaty…and the emotion I had to fend off was feeling totally overwhelmed. If your passion is hunting and the shooting sports THIS IS YOUR HEAVEN!!

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How The Press Room At The SHOT Show Has Evolved For Me

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Jim Braaten

As I was sitting on the plane traveling home from the show I was thinking how now I finally understand what those outdoors writers who were my mentors 20 years ago were doing.

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Media Day At The Range (Shot Show 2011)

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jim Braaten

It was a perfect weather day today out at the 2011 SHOT Show Media Day at the Range event. I’ll talk elaborate about the new products at SHOT in the days to come when I have more time for blogging, but for now enjoy some random pics taken at today’s shooting event. Copyright 2011 Jim [...]

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Sentry Safe Is Giving Away 40 Pistol Safes During SHOT

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Jim Braaten

Sentry Safe is having a pistol safe give-away…and not just one safe, but they are giving away 40 of their new Model X041E safes with a fun contest exclusively on Twitter and Facebook.

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10 Compelling Reasons To Attend The SHOT Show

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Jim Braaten

I’m really not sure why it is this year…but for some reason(s) I’m pumped even more than usual to travel to Las Vegas next week for the 33rd Annual SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show).

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2010 Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Jim Braaten

A few people have recently asked me just what exactly is the Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener (GDHO).   Good question.   What started out as an attempt by Governor Tim Pawlenty back in 2003 to celebrate the state’s deer hunting heritage has morphed into many different things as it is now celebrated today.  In fact, you [...]

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