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Plan Milestone Trips, Pet-Safe Holidays & Unique Gift Ideas


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Get ready for 2025! Learn why to plan milestone birthday or anniversary trips like Florida alligator hunting now. These Popular Holiday Decorations are deadly to pets, and we have unique Secret Santa & White Elephant gifts! Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger’ Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with The Bend Radio Show & Podcast, your news outlet for the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News!
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Plan Your Milestone Adventure Now

Whether it be a milestone birthday or anniversary, trips over gifts are always the most memorable moments! Take time to really embrace that 40th birthday or 25th anniversary.

Bucket List Trips

When it comes to bucket list trips it's extremely important to put in the time and research. Typically these trips cannot be planned on short notice. For example, hunts that involve licenses, vacation time, and the expense.


Florida Alligator Hunting: 

  • The statewide alligator hunting season runs from August 15 to November 1.
  • Hunting is only allowed between 5 PM and 10 AM. Scouting areas during the day is allowed without weapons.
  • Florida Licenses and Permits

    • $272 for Florida residents.
    • $22 for those with a Florida Resident Persons with Disabilities Hunting and Fishing License. ...
    • $1,022 for Non-Residents.
    • References: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/alligator/harvest/hunt-guide/licenses-and-permits/


      Louisiana Alligator Hunting

      • Louisiana has two alligator hunting zones: the East zone opens on the last Wednesday of August and the West zone opens on the first Wednesday in September.
      • Each zone is open for 60 days from the opening date.
      • Louisiana Licenses and Permits

        • $25 for Louisiana residents. 
        • $150 for Nonresident Alligator Sport Hunter License.
        • Nonresidents who do not own land may only harvest alligators for sport as a licensed Alligator Sport Hunter while accompanied by a guide (a licensed alligator hunter, or his or her helper, who possesses alligator harvest tags). Sport hunters must always be accompanied by a licensed hunter or helper.  Nonresident Alligator Sport Hunter Licenses cost $150.

          Reference: https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/alligator-hunting

          Holiday Decorations That Could Be Dangerous to Pets
          Know Your Decorations To Save Pet Lives

          New York Post says holiday plants like mistletoe, poinsettias, and lilies are toxic if ingested by pets. If ingested, pets will usually start drooling and running to the bathroom. Mistletoe berries can be deadly. Dr Carol Osborne says the berries can cause immediate heart attacks in dogs. Vets warn that amaryllis, balsam, pine, cedar, and holly are also harmful to pets.

          Unique Secret Santa and White Elephant Gift Ideas
          Easy Budget Friendly Gift Ideas

          A new survey by Angus County World reveals that 55% of people feel anxious about participating in a Secret Santa gift exchange at work. Other findings:

          - 27% of people dread selecting a gift for a colleague

          - 20% of people worry their gift won't be appreciated 

          - 14% of people feel pressure to spend more money than they can afford on a gift.

          SOLUTION: Gift Baskets!! Create your own!

          Throughout the year or last minute, gift baskets are the way to go

          • Personalize: Pick a theme. For example: local microbrews, snacks and a funny towel.
          • Fun: Creative or Not - It's easy! Shop thrift stores, dollar stores. Unique items and keep an open mind.
          • For example, this year's Secret Santa we need to bring a gift for Tigger's niece & new husband. What are we giving??? We have put together within the budget several cans and bottles of microbrews from our state paired with local snacks! YUM!!

            Have fun, laugh and don't sweat the gift giving!

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            WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS

            Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca 'BEC' Wanner are News Broadcasters that represent the Working Ranch world, Rodeo, and the Western Way of Life as well as advocate for the Outdoors and Wildlife Conservation.

            Outdoorsmen themselves, this duo strives to provide the hunter, adventurer, cowboy, cowgirl, rancher and/or successful farmer, and anyone interested in agriculture with the knowledge, education, and tools needed to bring high-quality beef and the wild game harvested to your table for dinner. They understand the importance in sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of our labor and fish from our adventures, and learning to understand the importance of making memories in the outdoors. Appreciate God’s Country.

            United together, this duo offers a glimpse into and speaks about what life truly is like at the end of dirt roads and off the beaten path.

            Tigger & BEC look forward to hearing from you, answering your questions and sharing in the journey of making your life a success story. Adventure Awaits Around The Bend.

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