Links & Resources

Links to some of our favorite sites,

businesses and resources

The links below are some of the resources we use to gather and research information. Others are just cool or fun places we’ve been. A few are businesses we use regularly and make purchases. abZorba Community Forum A place to exchange thoughts, ideas and comments on various topics. Even schedule meetings, events and get togethers.

Minnesota DNR Anything and everything about the regs for outdoors in Minnesota. Beacon GIS Plat Maps This a great tool to figure out who owns and where property lines are in various states’ counties. This site lists 17 states, but can search ‘gis {county name}’ and the same sort of tool should be listed. Colorado Parks & Wildlife Anything and everything about Elk Hunting in Colorado.

Bwana Archery - Little Canada, MN We purchased our archery equipment here. Very knowledge and friendly people; a good selection of equipment and related accessories and if they don’t have it, ask and they will see if they can get it for you. RV Charters - Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Kip and I had a great many experiences with these guys. Make your reservations early.

Rapids Archery Club - Coon Rapids, MN We’ve been members for since 2011. Great people and wonderful facilities. Tri-State Rental - Little Canada, MN We have rented the heavy equipment (Forestry mulcher, skid loaders, soil conditioner) from here for the past three years, and it’s a great experience every time.

Barnes Copper Ammunition Kip uses TSX bullet in his 7mm WSM. We’ve found this to be great copper bullet to replace the lead rounds he used in the past. Hornady Ammunition We both use Hornady for our long and hand guns. Hornady are excellent copper rounds for hunting.

BowTech Archery Lenise purchased her BowTech Assassin in 2011 and it’s continues to be an amazing and reliable bow for her. Hoyt Archery Kip purchased his Hoyt Pro Hawk in 2011, and the unique riser allowed him to shoot both left and right handed. FOB - Fletching Only Better Kip uses these and has excellent accuracy; no adjustments necessary when using either broadheads or field points. Fleet Farm An Upper Midwest retail outlet selling an extensive variety of farm, outdoor and hunting gear and accessories.

Deer Creek Seed We used Deer Creek seed for the food plots, the roads and our lawn at home. Shimano Reels Lenise starting using Shimano reels by chance in the late 80’s and hasn’t back to any other reel since.