photo credit: David Zumbaugh
Bushnell’s Grand Re-opening A Huge Success
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he grand re-opening of the Bushnell Factory Outlet located at 8500 Marshall Drive in Lenexa, KS held on August 26, 2011 was a huge success. Customers love the new layout and expanded space.
Nick Neff and his dog are more than happy to assist in finding birds downed by fellow hunters. find areas that hold birds and offer good shooting positions, but without standing crops or other impediments to gunning. Waterfowl or upland hunters who own sporting dogs see dove season as a bonus to get their animals tuned up on handling and retrieving with real birds. Many times these exercises identify incompetencies that need improvement, which can be worked on before quail or duck seasons begin. Due to the camaraderie commonly experienced in this glorious pastime, dog owners are more than happy to assist in finding birds downed by fellow hunters in thick cover. There are some precautions that need to be taken with dogs afield in September, however. A putrid pool of stagnant water contaminated with blue-green algae will not deter a hard-charging Labrador from taking a splashy romp on days with scorching temperatures. Numerous maladies can beset canines from a bad water source. Venomous snakes can be a concern in some areas, too. For those with long-haired dogs, cockleburs and sticktights can be a nightmare, adding hours of fur grooming to the end of a hunt.
photo credit: Andy Vering The store celebrated its 10-year anniversary with the grand re-opening to introduce the increased size —10,000 square feet of retail space — to consumers. The larger space will allow the company to more effectively showcase the wide array of products available under each of its 12 brands. One side of the store now features a 4,000-square- foot clearance center, where customers can take advantage of factory refurbished and closeout products.
When the shooting is slow, there are other benefits to getting outdoors at this time of year, including the chance to see some exotic animals. It is not uncommon to see hummingbirds visiting fall wildflowers for a last drink of nectar before moving on, or even bald eagles soaring in the clear blue sky. Regularly sighted are deer and turkeys whose coordinates should be noted for future visits with bow or rifle. Internal reflections reveal that neither the hunt nor the harvest is the most important aspect of the Glorious 1st; it the privilege of having such bountiful opportunity at our doorstep. The icing on the cake is enjoying a relaxed outing with your family or renewing old friendships every autumn. Sharing a sandwich with your father or grandfather in the field and seeing a child’s squealing excitement on his first mourning dove hunt, are unequaled rewards for outdoor clans. These are the memories that are forever cherished, long after the number of birds in the bag is Q forgotten. Dave Zumbaugh is a freelance writer, photographer and outdoor marketing consultant for outfitters and sporting lodges. He has a Masters degree in Biology from Fort Hays State. Zumbaugh has published articles/photos in Bird Dog and Retriever News, Sportsmans News, Family Fish and Game, Outdoor New Zealand, Houston Chronicle, Shawnee Dispatch, Southwestern Naturalist, Kansas Academy of Science and others. He has marketing projects with ESPN Outdoors, Traveling Wingshooter and more. He has a family legacy of the outdoor lifestyle.
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photo credit: Andy Vering Headquartered in Overland Park, KS, Bushnell Outdoor Products has been an industry leader in high-performance sports optics and outdoor accessories for more than 60 years, while calling Kansas City home for the last 19 years. For more information about the Lenexa Bushnell Factory Outlet, please contact the store at 913-310-0783. To learn more about Bushnell Outdoor Products, visit www.bushnell.com or call Q 800-423-3537. October 2011
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