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This Friday at the Your Local 40 in Trent, we are having a special guest appearance Santa will be joining us courtesy of a shiny red helicopter. The landing is scheduled for 1 PM be sure to be there with the little ones early so you don't miss out! It's great fun and there will be pictures for the whole family with Santa this Friday until 3 PM. Come into your local 40 and enjoy the great Friday at the 40 Sale and see Santa at the same time!

Trout unlimited launched a new initiative to help protect and restore wild steelhead throughout their natural range and at the heart of the initiate will be a group called Wild Steelheaders United. This group will focus on the "Hs" of steelhead; Habitat, Hatcheries, and Harvest. Wild Steelheaders United is open to anybody. Whether you fly fish, gear fish, or just like the thought of native steelhead in your local rivers. This initiative will support habitat protection and restoration for wild steelhead. Be sure to check out tu.org and check out the article on "Be Steelheaded." This is truly monumental move in the right direction for wild, native steelhead. If you like steelhead, be sure to give this initiative a look.

We just got in an order from flyvines. Flyvines creates accessories made from recycled fly line. Its a pretty cool concept. If you've got an old fly line ready for replacement, come on by and we will add it our recycle box. Then you can check out the Flyvine lanyards, dog collars, bracelets and eye wear retainers we've got. Your old fly line can find new life and chances are, you need a fresh line anyway. It just so happens we've got some great sales on new SA, Rio and Airflo fly lines going on right now. If you want to check out Flyvines right now, visit http://flyvines.com/. You can also find Flyvines on Facebook and follow them @Flyvines. Out with the old and in with the recycled and the new!

When it comes to laying out the perfect (safe) field for your livestock or animals, there is an easy way (eyeball it and guess) and there is better way. In this article we will give you the tools you need to make an informed buying decision when looking to set up a wire fence around your property. Let's start with unit of measurements when it comes to "talking fence," when you go into your local farm and ranch store. What is a "Rod" Measurement in Fencing? On the American prairie where fences were constructed of posts and wire, farmers would place fence posts a "rod" (16.5 feet) apart. In addition to being about the right distance to support a wire fence, this helped early farmers and ranchers quickly estimate the number of posts needed (80 rods is a quarter mile). Using a "rod" layout and unit of measurement was also useful when plowing...

After you've figured out the towing capacity of your trailer, you will need to select the right tires for your trailer. Tires are critical for any type of trailer. Whether you are hauling cattle, horses, cars or boats, you need to be sure your tires are up to the job if you want to get the most out of your haul. With the right tires, you and your cargo will be safer on the road. There are many accessories you need when you start thinking tires, and you can find a selection of those items here. If you overload your tires, your trailer becomes a dangerous liability. At any point, the tires could blow out, or the load could sway so much that it actually flips over. It is paramount that you select the appropriate tires for your trailer. 1. Key Terms when Looking at Trailer Tires Let's get started with a few definitions you'll need to become ...

Being able to determine the grade of bolts you purchase can be the difference between a solid, durable joining of two materials, or the failure of that bolt. Below we will help you to first identify the difference in bolt grades on visual inspection. After this article, you'll be able to walk in to your local hardware store, pick up a bolt (as long as it is one of these common types), and be able to tell what type it is, and the basic working loads you can expect from each bolt. How to Visually Determine Bolt Grades Bolt grades are easy to determine and important to recognize for the right application. This is a list and description of the most common bolt grades. Grade 2 Bolts Grade 2 bolts are the most common grade of bolts and are also the least expensive. Grade 2 bolts are found mostly in household fasteners like carriage bolts, and ...

When choosing t-posts for your fencing application you need to consider animals and t-post strength. ANIMALS AND T-POST STRENGTH To begin, ask yourself, what animals are going to be fenced? Elk need a different fence than cattle or horses. Buffalo need a different fence than Black Angus cattle. Once you have our animals designated, the next thing you need to consider is WHERE are those animals going to be- why does it matter where they are? Because a good fence needs to be able to bear the pressure generated on it be the livestock you are trying to protect/contain. Here is our selection of t-posts to give you an idea of cost. For example: If you are building a fence for loading or branding cattle- a barb wire fence isn't going to cut it. When you have that many animals in a confined space and you are pushing them in certain directions or...

I've been living in Bangkok for the last two years, so this white and frozen Northwest winter is a foreign country to me. My first experience with driving in the snow was to get stuck in the pass from Helena to Great Falls during this last storm they named Astro. Ended up staying at a little motel in Cascade, which I found out later doubled as one of the best fly shops on the MIssouri River. So... What does this winter weather have to do with Bluetooth and music you ask? Why, let me get direct to the point: the BE Headwear beanies that we stock at North 40 Outfitters. Check out our selection of online headwear here. BE Headwear Review: Warmth and Music I tried one of these beanies out after the snow storm I talked about above--I went out into the below zero weather when traditional headphones would not have been an option, and I wouldn'...

We've all been there: standing in front of racks of winter horse blankets in a sea of colors and styles wondering which winter turnout is going to meet your horse's needs as well as yours. WeatherBeeta has taken the pain out of blanket shopping by suggesting turnouts based on your horse's personality. Our entire selection of WeatherBeeta blankets is online here. The Blanket Friendly Horse This horse can use the same blanket for two or three winters in a row because this horse is a lady or gentleman. Maybe older, or maybe with a slow and quiet demeanor. This is not the horse you see at the rodeo tied to trailer trying to dig a path the freedom through solid steel, no, this horse is blanket friendly and kind and can get along just fine in the WeatherBeeta Standard turnout Blanket. The Blanket Houdini Horse This horse is a little hotter tha...

Lewiston, Idaho--home of the swung fly... plus a whole lot more. So much in fact, that this could quite possibly become the next destination on your "places to travel" list. If you're a local, you'll have probably done at least a few of the activities that we've outlined below; and if you're planning on visiting Lewiston? Then you just found what's probably the coolest travel itineraries you'll find online. We've been in this area for a long time, and because of that, we've learned about some of the coolest things you can do in the area--from locals, and from staff... and some of these we don't know where the Intel came from (or we aren't allowed to release it ;). If you read through this list, and you feel like we missed a vital piece of "to-do in Lewiston," please give us a head's up using the form below, or find us on social here. My...

Right under the Canada/US border lies a little explored Montana town--since the 1800's Havre has been a stopping point for travelers and settlers looking to explore the West. If you live around here, or if you'll be driving through Montana up to Canada, this list will make stopping over and checking out Havre a must-do. Enjoy the list and let us know if you think we've missed anything--reach out to us on Facebook, or let us know using the form at the bottom, and we will get our list updated ASAP.   Walk the Mission Canyon bridge- This natural bridge is 60 feet tall and located on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Camp somewhere along the Milk River- The Milk, named for its whitish color, spins itself out over remote prairies and through backcountry cottonwood bottoms. Less people, more wildlife. Fall asleep by Bearpaw Lake- 15 m...

  Colville, Washington... tourist destination of the stars. You may think I am kidding... after you read this list, you won't think that. The list below was built by extensive interviewing of locals... and by testing ourselves on the ground. If you live here, or if you're planning on visiting or driving through the city, you've just found a list of things you have GOT to try in Colville. Read on, and if you think we've missed something, please use the form below or contact us on Facebook, and we will add your ideas! Jog by Diamond Lake- A natural lake with 6 miles of shoreline- this is a nice local spot to go fishing. Ask our employees for more information. Grill chicken and go swimming at Bradbury Beach- The best place to go swimming. There is a large roped off dock in the middle and the water is warmer and slower moving than any...