North American hunting club

[tracker x-2]

Is anyone else a memeber of this club or have you ever recived any test products? Just wondering if its a real deal or some kinda hoax.

[mrklean]

my buddy has gotten knives and stuff like that but nothing great usually just cheap knives

[bejoza]

I joined twice and never received anything either,I always wondered that to. I think it is a way to get you to join. I thought it would be cool to try stuff and report on it like they say but o well.

[MikeH55343]

It is not a hoax. Their office is in Minnetonka. I know some people who work there. It is a marketing company. You can expect a lot of advertising materials.

[HandySpence]

I receive a magazine similar to in fisherman every couple of months. I have gotten 3 of the aforementioned "cheap" knives which work fine as long as you keep them sharpened. 1 spool of some 12 lb trilene xt, rattle rap, hats, belt buckle, plastics case, lots of advertisement, 7' rod sheath and the opportunity to purchase a few of the General Tactic Knowledge books. In my mind it has equaled out monetarily as if i went and purchased this stuff in the store.

[DaBigDog]

I'm a Life Member.

I've tested a bunch of stuff... deer call, targets, scents, etc... Most of it is pretty good.

[jpettit]

i also have not recevied anything other than hooks or cheap key chain, did not rec. an products to try out, so you are not alone I was questioning the club myself.

[luckey]

I have been a Life Member for mor than 20 years now. So far I'm still waiting for my first "field test" item. I did the other day get an invite to become a "Trophy Live Member". This of course would require me to send in more $$. I don't think I will.

[Jmnhunter]

its a hoax

[woodspliter]

I'm a member and have tested stuff. You have to sign up to be a tester. After you have received your test item, your supposed to fill out an evaluation of the product. Then they send you a new application to test again.

[uptracker]

I'm a memeber, but just for this year because I want a copy of an article I'm in this fall.

I will say one thing though, if you join, pay by money order. I was a member for a few years back in my late teens and early twenties and they seemed to think your credit card number was a free for all. They'd send you a book etc. and then charge you.

I never received a test product either.

[Musky Buck]

This can apply anywhere, if a deal sounds too good to be true it usually is.

[Wanderer]

I was a member and was mailed offers to try some things but if I recall correctly, I was being given the choice to field test, then purchase at a reduced price for the better products other than the sacrificial knives.

I'm not a member to either the fishing or hunting club anymore.

My guess is if you buy in whole heartedly and are active with the application process then you get "the good stuff" for the cost of an evaluation.

[fasternu]

I tried it, sent in my money and testing application. All I ever got was a keychain, and books I either had to pay to keep, or pay to ship back before they charged me. I NEVER got anything to test (which was the big reason I joined). In the end, it cost me my membership fee, and about 5 times that in books. Needless to say, I never rejoined.

I really wish I could've talked to someone to find out why I never did get to test anything.

[Muskie456]

faster,

Same thing with me. I had to pay to send the book back. I was totally turned off by it and didn't re-up my membership

[tracker x-2]

well I got my free gifts and mag. so far no test products though

[bigbucks]

I've been a Life Member probably 8-9 years. I needed a new leather jacket & thought the jacket at the time was probably worth close to the cost & then get the magazine forever. I've tested a couple of things, but I had to send it back or buy it. I didn't have to pay to return it. I bought a couple of books & then just refused them after that.

[tracker x-2]

ya so far i have just tossed the life member stuff untill i get something with the membership i got going.

[jkcmj]

I joined a few years ago and really thought the magazine was very good. I tested a couple of products, turkey jerkey seasonings, and a couple of other items. I forgot about sending in the rating form the last time and quite getting products to test after that. Never was asked to pay for any items, but then they may have changed the policy.

[harvey lee]

I was a member for a few years and recieved nothing.

[tracker x-2]

I just got a letter in the mail saying im going to be reciving a bug spray pen thing??? also a very nice book that i later noticed in small print said to return or pay $$$$ for it O well somthing i guess we will see when i get it.

[Ufatz]

Well fellas, I thought we had taken care of this subject way back when. It is nothing more than a marketing agency. You are never going to come out ahead...unless you enjoy getting junk products and a steady volume of junk mail. And keep in mind: last time I looked you CANNOT be compelled to pay for something you receive UNSOLICITED in the mail-Congress took care of that years ago. If you get a book you did not ask for do NOT pay for it.I think, but am not positive, that they are getting away with it by claiming you are a member and therefore there is an IMPLIED agreement on your part to accept and PAY for [PoorWordUsage] you do not need. I know a couple guys who just tossed the [PoorWordUsage] and after a while it stopped and they never heard from NAHC again.

I am frankly amazed they have been able to get away with this as long as they have.

Of course, Congress outlawed LOUD ANNOYING commercials years ago too.....but I notice that hasn't changed either.

My reccomendation: save your time and your money.

[mrklean]

i dont mind there magazine it has some good stuff in it sometimes

[Scoot]

Well fellas, I thought we had taken care of this subject way back when. It is nothing more than a marketing agency. You are never going to come out ahead...unless you enjoy getting junk products and a steady volume of junk mail. And keep in mind: last time I looked you CANNOT be compelled to pay for something you receive UNSOLICITED in the mail-Congress took care of that years ago. If you get a book you did not ask for do NOT pay for it.I think, but am not positive, that they are getting away with it by claiming you are a member and therefore there is an IMPLIED agreement on your part to accept and PAY for [PoorWordUsage] you do not need. I know a couple guys who just tossed the [PoorWordUsage] and after a while it stopped and they never heard from NAHC again.

I am frankly amazed they have been able to get away with this as long as they have.

Of course, Congress outlawed LOUD ANNOYING commercials years ago too.....but I notice that hasn't changed either.

My reccomendation: save your time and your money.

If I understand this correctly, you have to sign up for it. Therfore, they can send you stuff and make you pay for it. Because you signed up for it, it's not unsolicited.

I totally agree with Ufatz' rec though- you'd be better off not bothering... at least I would!

[bigbucks]

If you don't want it just write refused on it & put it back in the mailbox. They'll stop sending them because they have to pay the postage both ways.