FAMILY TRADITION SALUTES OUR FALLEN HEROES...

The flag does not fly because of the wind that blows it.

The flag flies because of each soldier's last breath that blows by it.

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need. Amen

Family Tradition customer & Naval Aircrewman First Class Kevin Ross in the back of an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter during a recent deployment aboard the USS George H. W. Bush.

PFC William Seals II is currently (4/2011) stationed in Afghanistan

with the Army.  William was formerly ranked in the top 10 of ASA

and here he proves that you can't separate the bow from the hunter!

NEWS FLASH

We are honored to have received another highly coveted award from an industry magazine regarding the best products in the hunting industry.  Although our larger competitors have hundreds of dealers selling their stands we still manage to win prestigious awards and beat out the big boys in our industry!!!  You need to try one today and find out why our industry feels that we make "The best stand for your Buck!"

We recently found out that Hollywood uses them too!  During the course of filming the movie Grey Skies in northern Michigan the Producers found they needed to be elevated on a large and steady platform.  Thankfully we had a dealer a few miles away and they purchased one of our Double Tripods!  Producer and Actress Stacy Jorgensen was kind enough to get us a photo. 

Thanks Stacy!

The film will officially be released on DVD October 11, 2011 on amazon.com and osirisent.com.  Pre-orders begin September 14.

Left, Bruce Ellis-Executive Producer

Right, Greg Gross-Locations Management, Housing, & Catering

It's been a whirlwind since our purchase of Family Tradition Treestands in 2005.  Our intention all along was take the "The best stand for your Buck!" national and it looks like we're now well on our way! 

Shortly after purchasing their first stands for his ranch in Georgia we got a call stating that Mr. Foxworthy just loved our stands.  Since then he got involved with friend and industry mogul Mr. David Morris in rolling out a new show, The Bucks of Tecomate.  We were thrilled to get a call from Mr. Morris stating that they wanted to use our stands on the highest rated show on Versus!  While our competitors were beating down their doors for this opportunity Mr. Foxworthy insisted that they should pursue a partnership with Family Tradition Treestands!

   Owners Jennifer & Jack Turner with Jeff Foxworthy

So...we've been shipping stands for them to hunt and film out of ever since.  We couldn't be more proud that they personally chose our company for the most highly rated outdoor show on Versus!

1. "If you can't feel your feet, it's time to change your seat."

2. "If your rear end wants to quit hunting way before you do, you might want to switch to Family Tradition." 

3. "When he shows, you'll be waiting....comfortably" 

4. "My most comfortable chair is 15 feet off of the ground" 

5. "If your deer stand ain't worth a sit, try ours."  

Jack,  

Just wanted to let you know that during this weekends youth deer hunt in Michigan your double ladder stand made the day! My 13 yr. old son Connor and I had a couple of big bucks coming into one of our food plots that only had your single stands set up. We figured we would split up and I could watch him from across the field. Then I remembered I had one of your double stands still in the box in the barn.  

We wanted to be out hunting by 5:00 pm. and it was already 1:00 pm. We figured we had just enough time to put it together and get it in the tree but we had to hurry! We opened the box and had the entire stand together in about 15 minutes! We quickly loaded the stand with an extension into the pickup, strapped it down and took off to a tree my son had picked out. We had it up in minutes with plenty of time to spare.  

At around 7:20 pm. the same night, a big (144 2/8ths) 12pt. buck came out of the woods and the rest is a memory I will never forget, my son shot his first buck at 87 yards and I was there right next to him, not 100 yards away watching thru binoculars. We both want to thank you for such a great and safe tree stand that allowed us to share that moment together. 

Phil Brondes

Phil called a few days after sending this email to chat about the great hunt he and his son experienced.  You see, Phil was our very first customer after we purchased the company back in 2005 and holds a special place in the Family.  We hit it off like we were old friends and we're ecstatic that we could play a role in keeping the Family Tradition alive and well in the Brondes household!

WAY TO GO CONNOR!  CONGRATULATIONS ON A FINE TROPHY!!

Here are the pictures from the 2008 archery & rifle seasons that we talked
about on the phone and at Weaver's Archery Expo.  My father & I saw this 8 pointer on Tuesday of the final week of archery, but he never came close enough for a shot.  Wednesday morning, my father and son were unable to head out to the woods with me, so I shot the buck when I saw him at 33 yards. 

It has been a blessing for my son, Blake, and I to take turns spending time in the woods sitting in the DD14 Treestand with ladder extension alongside my 85 year old father.  Here are pictures of my son with his grandfather in the DD14 treestand when Blake shot this really nice doe. 

Thanks to Family Traditions, we were able to spend time as a family in the woods.  My father feels very comfortable and safe while sitting in this stand.

Thanks to your treestands, we are looking forward to the 2009 season, together.    

Sincerely,

Brad Franks
Robesonia, PA

Three generations celebrating the Family Tradition, how cool is that?