Take Me Out to the Ball Game - or to ILO!

Ah - TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!

Enjoy the 7th inning stretch and America's past time - the peanuts, crackerjacks and hot dogs. Unless you're a hunter... then we're talking about the preseason rut and past times like Davey Crockett and Daniel Boone. Bow season will be here before you know it!

For us Ohioans, the countdown is on for September 27! Just as you prepare for the ball game, be sure to get your hunting equipment out to receive a full inspection and tune up prior to opening day.

At Indian Lake Outfitters, Holder, is an experienced technician, offering full time services and repairs. Including string and cable maintenance, additions like kisser buttons or D-loops, laser sighting, evaluating draw length, checking brace height or just building and fletching arrows. We offer quick turn around times and favorable prices.

As baseball season wraps up and you're trading your home runs in for hopes of bagging big bucks - keep Indian Lake Outfitters in mind for proper maintenance and repair.

Open 7 Days a Week!

NOW LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN LAKEVIEW!

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Get your Woof Woof on at the Woof Walk

Dog is mans best friend. When you visit Indian Lake Outfitters, Fred will be your best friend. We'd like to introduce you - Fred is our family's rescue dog, beloved pet and friendly companion. He hangs around the shop, follows you around and guards the grounds. 

As our friends, you support us and love Fred as your own so it only seemed fitting to support friends of Fred. (Say that five times fast.) The Woof Walk is an annual fundraiser that supports the Top of Ohio Pet Shelter in Logan County, Ohio.

If you're looking for leashes and collars to walk your pet, consider checking out our selection of leather items handcrafted by local craftsman, Gary Carnes, of C-Over Acres. We stock standard sizes in both black or brown, however, we can special order any combination length.

Don't forget your engraved ILO key tag to attach to your favorite hunting buddy!

NOW LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN LAKEVIEW!

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Indian Lake Outfitters and the Jersey Cow

Whether you're at Young's Jersey Dairy for the Farmstead Cheese, yummy food from the Golden Jersey Inn or the Dairy Store or maybe just the family fun pass and the cowlendar of events, there's a lot to be learned from the family owned business that started in 1869. Your children can relate to the farm animals, Cowvin's Kiddie Corral and the tractor play yard, Udders and Putters miniature golf or Elsie's driving range and giant slide.

The dairy farm is an educational and interesting experience to say the least. Not only do you get to explain to your kids where hamburger and milk comes from, they get to try 50 flavors of ice cream during the process, but only after you've expressed the need to use the hand sanitizer for the hundreth time at the petting zoo and the porta-johns.

What do all these have in common? They're branded to the jersey cow! Even the concrete miniature photo opportunities and jungle gym structures you find around the farm are unique but if you had to guess, you better bet they're placed with reason and have an overall purpose at the farm.

Archery Range Experience

When ILO is #iloaboutnabout, we're always trying to pick up ideas to brand and grow our business and local community. If you're looking for a unique local day out, come try our Archery Range Experience. Just like Young's Jersey Dairy, Indian Lake Outfitters is branded on family and fun. Bring your buddy or drag the kids along and come fling some arrows in our outdoor range! The equipment and instruction are included so all novice shooters are welcome. Our equipment is compatible for ages 5 and older and our family business is open 7 days a week for your family entertainment.

Call us at 937-842-1934 to schedule your visit or book it on the web now!

NOW LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN LAKEVIEW!

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Do You Know the Health Benefits of Archery?

Although a predominantly recreational sport, archery offers several health benefits both physically and mentally. Have you ever wondered how archery can strengthen your muscles and put you in better health? Yes? Then read on...

Archery is a great upper body strength builder, similar to lifting weights. Pulling and drawing back your bow requires a several second hold that places stress on both your arms and chest as well as your shoulders and back. Repetition leads to muscle development in most of the major muscle groups of your upper body.

Balance is vital to the success of your archery score because you have to be able to hold your body still while aiming and making that perfect shot. Just practicing the sport of archery helps you gain control over your balance as you focus on the target.

Another essential skill for archery is hand-eye coordination. Archery can actually train your hands to work together with your eyes while aiming and firing your arrow.

Shooting archery can be a great walking exercise. During competitions, you'll walk from target to target in short intervals improving your cardiovascular health, muscle tone and leg strength.

Mental focus is important to success as an archer. Developing focus can have a positive impact on your mental health and well being. The focus you learn from archery may even help you to overcome procrastination and distraction.

If you're interested in learning more about archery, or just want to give it a try, call or stop into Indian Lake Outfitters. We're open 7 days a week with an indoor, climate controlled archery range.

We offer equipment rental and lessons for the beginning archer as well as annual or quarterly range membership for the experienced archer. Gift certificates are also available.

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Logan County Relay for Life Annual Quarter Auction

Everyone loves a friendly competition, especially one quarter at a time. This year's Relay for Life Quarter Auction was even bigger than last year with paddles selling out in just a few days of announcing the event!

If you've never been to a quarter auction before, here's the scoop... you WIN AWESOME PRIZES for JUST $0.25 A BID!! There are four categories for the evening. Gift baskets that range from the $25 price range, $25-$50, $50-$75 and $100 and up.

If the item up for auction is in the $25 category, it's just a twenty-five cent bid for each paddle you have. If the item is in the $100 category it's a 4-quarter bid for each paddle you have. Each paddle has a matching number in the hopper. If you're paddle number is pulled from the hopper and you placed a bid for that item, then you win the current item up for auction. Pretty simple, right? AND TONS OF FUN!

The 2nd Annual Logan County Relay for Life Quarter Auction was held Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Indian Lake Outfitters was asked to donate a little swag to help with the cause so we decided to participate full-throttle and offered four great gift baskets for the auction.

If you're interested in joining our Relay for Life Team or would like more information on how to get involved, don't hesitate to give us a call!

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Indian Lake Ohio Duck Dynasty Polar Plunge

Each year thousands of folks do crazy things. The people of Indian Lake, Ohio are no different and we here at Indian Lake Outfitters, fit right in just fine. A few weeks ago we had the pleasure to participate in the Annual Indian Lake Polar Plunge and take the "Freezin' for a Reason" challenge.

The Polar Plunge is a national organization created to support the Special Olympics - it's locally supported by the Indian Lake Moose Lodge. The event is in its 4th year at Indian Lake and continues to grow annually. For 2013, Plungers raised over $7500 for the cause!

Anyone is eligible to plunge with a $75 pledge for adults or just $50 for students. The only other requirement to participate is that you have fun AND DRESS UP! So guess what?! Team ILO was all on board for a good time showing up as Si, Phil and Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty. We had complete outfits with beards made out of mop heads!

For more photos of Team ILO and the 2013 Polar Plunge at Indian Lake, check out our facebook album here.

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Memorial Day and Beyond

The Memorial Day holiday means so many things to lots of people. It's a time of reflection, a time of remembrance and a time to respect. It's a time of togetherness and a time to thank all those we've loved, those we've lost and those who've paid the ultimate sacrifice. For that, we are forever grateful.

As a family, we can't thank you enough. As Indian Lake Outfitters, we'd like to show our appreciation every day. Flash your military ID and receive a 10% discount on all your accessory purchases throughout the year. 

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