2012 Hand County Hunting Guide

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The Miller Press

2012 Hunting Guide - page 9

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Pump ‘N Pak oers quality food, served with a smile ump ‘N Pak is a busy place. Obviously, the store sells diesel and gasoline. But owner Lorelei Simons says a big draw is the food. “The Hot Stuff Pizza and Smash Hits Deli bring in a lot of customers. It’s good, quality food.â€? Lorelei has owned Pump ‘N Pak for 13 years, and she gives much credit for the operation’s success to her employees. “They are just the best. They are great people,â€? she says. “They are also knowledgeable if hunters come in with questions. We know the names of people who have lands to hunt on. We enjoy our visitors and want to make them feel at home.â€? The store carries a full line of snacks, pop and beer, ice and ice pops and convenience store items. “We also have cold 12-packs and gallons of water. The hunters appreciate that.â€? Lorelei promotes their full line of breakfast items, including breakfast piz-

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za, burritos and sandwiches, as well as coffee, hot chocolate and cappuccino. “Many of the hunters appreciate this, they can pick up their breakfast and be on their way.â€? The hunters also like the “one-stopâ€? shopping when it’s time to get to the ďŹ elds. “They can get their gas, ice and lunch to go,â€? Lorelei said. “We also have an ATM machine, and we do have movie rentals and a video lottery area.â€? Pump ‘N Pak is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m to 10 p.m. on Sundays. The kitchen is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lorelei says Pump ‘N Pak was a great business opportunity. She and husband Dale (Simons’ Outdoor Sports) have two grown children, both of whom are in the National Guard. Michael is carpenter, and Anna is a photographer. It’s a busy life, but Lorelei says she thrives on it, and the Pump ‘N Pak employees are always happy to welcome visitors to the area.

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Simons Outdoor Sports Dale Simons, owner • Hunting and Shooting Accessories • Reloading Equipment and Components

Look no further for outdoor needs imons’ Outdoor Sports, owned by Dale Simons, is located on the south side of Highway 14 in St. Lawrence, on the east side of town. If you’re looking for ďŹ rearms and equipment, Simons has a full inventory. “The focus is on ďŹ rearms, ammo and accessories for guns,â€? Dale explained. “I have ries, shotguns, handguns, black powder guns, a good selection of ammunition and accessories for guns.â€? This includes high-powered deer ries as well as shotguns for small game. Dale says people buy handguns for personal protection, but also for sport. Dale grew up in the area, and was always involved in the hunting seasons. His interest just kept growing. “I had an uncle who had a federal ďŹ rearms license. When he decided not to renew his license, I applied, and got itâ€? Application must be made through BATFE. “It includes being ďŹ ngerprinted and having a background check done, and paying the license fee,â€? Dale says. The license must be renewed every three years.

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Dale sold ďŹ rearms on a part-time basis for 19 years. He went full-time, with the store in the summer of 2007. As word got around, his customer base has expanded, and Dale says he has several customers from areas east of Miller. “I’m always glad to see the hunters come, and this is a busy time of year,â€? Dale says. An avid hunter himself, he says he “makes timeâ€? to get in the ďŹ eld a while the ďŹ rst couple of weekends, when friends and relatives come to the area for hunting. “It sounds like we have a good pheasant population this year, although there’s not as much CRP acreage,â€? Dale says. “We might have to work a little harder to get them, but I think the numbers are there.â€? He welcomes having hunters stop by the store, not only to purchase guns, but also to chat a bit. The store is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. During the fall, he will also be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The phone number is 853-3430.

• Ries • Shotguns • Handguns

Welcome Hunters! Look no further–we have what it takes to meet your outdoor sporting needs!

Open 9 to 6 Monday-Friday 9 to noon on Saturdays

208 N. Maple St.

605-853-3430 St. Lawrence, SD

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