With Mother's Day quickly approaching, it's a great time to talk gift ideas. Some moms/grandmas/wives can be very easy to shop for, but often times they can be one of the hardest. They play such important roles in each of our lives, and they deserve to be shown that we love and appreciate them.

Each day this week we will be highlighting a gift idea that we think that special woman in your life will love.

First up, we have the beautiful Firepots from BirdBrain. Here are some details of the Firepots:

• Individually hand glazed with colorful crackle glaze
• Hand-applied mirrored glass
• Includes metal flame snuffer

Create a stunning outdoor centerpiece with eye-catching BirdBrain Firepots. Individually hand glazed with colorful crackle glaze, the unique Firepots are designed for use with Firepot Solid Gel (not included), which creates a clean-burning flame. Hand-applied mirrored glass adds a beautiful, reflective effect. A metal flame snuffer is included for safe extinguishing.

Ranging from just $14.99 to $24.99, these beautiful firepots are an affordable choice for Mother's Day.

Name: Debbie McCauley  

Where were you born? Newton, Kansas

Department: Credit Service Lead

How long with BPS? 9 ½ months

Hobbies/Pastimes? Anything outdoors with my family- we love to hike, camp, and fish!

Best outdoor experience? I have so many, but I will narrow it down to the last all night fishing trip I took with my brother. We caught some big cats and shared some great memories!

Best part of being a Bass Pro employee? The family atmosphere and all of the wonderful people that I work with! ... and I can’t leave out the discount!

Bass Pro reminds me of… Family unity, it brings families together and reminds them what the world was like before video games and flat screens.

Any upcoming hunting/fishing/camping trips? We plan to take a rafting trip with the kids shortly after school is out! Can’t wait!

Favorite “outdoor” food? Catfish fried in a cast iron over a camp fire!

Favorite sports team(s)? College: Huskers & Raiders all the way!

My hero growing up was… My Brother.

Bass Pro Shops Kids’ Challenge Weekend

Saturday, April 21st & Sunday, April 22nd

Activities Noon - 4pm

Crafts 1- 4pm

Test your skills in the Bass Pro Challenge!

Casting Buckets

Archery

 Life Jacket Race

Sleeping Bag Challenge

Knot Tying

 Crafts 1 to 4pm – Braided Snake and Arrow Head crafts

Name: Kyden Edmiston

Where were you born? Claremore, Oklahoma

Department: Uncle Buck’s Grill

How long with BPS? 5 years

Hobbies/Pastimes? Karaoke, Fishing, Bowling, Concerts

Best outdoor experience? Working as a Kayak Instructor for a summer camp after high school.

Best part of being a Bass Pro employee? All the friends I have made over the years.

Bass Pro reminds me of… My second home!

Any upcoming hunting/fishing/camping trips?  Just got the boat out of the shop so any day now!

Favorite “outdoor” food? Smoked tenderloin!

If you were given a $1,000 BPS gift card, what would you buy? A kayak for my mom!

Favorite sports team(s)? OKC Thunder!

My hero growing up was… “The King” Richard Petty

Attention ladies! Do you ever feel like you just don't have enough hours in a day to get things completed? Between working, kids, cooking, shopping, cleaning - whatever you have on your plate, things can get kind of crazy!

The latest casual clothing from our Ascend line can help you keep on with your day and maybe even save you a bit of time for yourself!

Hitting the gym, soccer practice, or even the trails in the morning? Throw on some of the Ascend Yoga pants and a Trail Tracker jacket. Highly active, very comfortable full-length knit yoga stretch pants feature boot cut leg openings. The lightweight Ascend Trail Tracker Quarter-Zip Jacket for Ladies is an ideal layering piece for your most active days. Perfect for chilly mornings and evenings, this ultra-stretchy pullover can be stored in your backpack or tied around your waist when the temperatures rise. 

As soon as you finish your active morning, you can be on your way to running your daily errands without even worrying about taking time out of your day to change. Complete your grocery shopping and other errands without looking frumpy in this fabulous outfit! This is just one simple way to save some time for yourself in your every day busy life!

Are YOU ready for swimsuit season?

If not, don't worry because Bass Pro Shops has you covered with a wide variety of swimwear!

We carry a large selection of tankinis, bikinis, briefs, skirts, shorts, and cover ups all at a great price!

On Angela: Wearabouts Sheer Black Tunic Coverup $24.99; Island Soul Blue Leopard Bikini Top $28.00; Island Soul Blue Leopard Bikini Briefs $28.00

Model: Wearabouts Light Cotton Coverup in White $24.99; World Wide Sportsman Flip Flops $6.99

Head to the Ladies Apparel Department at Bass Pro Shops to get suited up for this summer!

Name: Amanda Moore

Where were you born? Michigan

Department: I started out as the visual manager and then I stepped down after I had my first son and now I am working in the men's department.

How long with BPS? 6 1/2 years

Hobbies/Pastimes? I love to craft when I have a chance but my favorite thing is to spend time w/ my family!

Best part of being a Bass Pro employee? The best part of being a BPS employee is of course the atmosphere and the GREAT discount!!

Favorite “outdoor” food? Crappie

If you were given a $1,000 BPS gift card, what would you buy? I would spend it on my husband and two sons!

Favorite sports team(s)? OKC Thunder

Name:  Jeff Stombaugh

Where were you born?  Springfield, MO... Yes, I saw BPS grow up with me!

Department:  Gifts

How long with BPS?  1 yr, 5 mos.

Hobbies/Pastimes?  I collect football cards, specifically Sam Bradford autographs.

Best outdoor experience?  Camping in Big Bend during our honeymoon.

Best part of being a Bass Pro employee?  The discounts, of course!

Bass Pro reminds me of… An old fashioned hardware store.  All that's missing is the sawdust!

Any upcoming hunting/fishing/camping trips?  Sadly, no.

Favorite “outdoor” food?  Hamburgers

If you were given a $1,000 BPS gift card, what would you buy?  Probably a pistol for my son in the Army National Guard

Favorite sports team(s)?  Green Bay Packers

My hero growing up was… My dad.

Name: Daniel Carter

Where were you born? The Pink Palace - Tulsa, OK

Department: Receiving Lead

How long with BPS? Almost a year!

Hobbies/Pastimes? I love to do anything outside! I love hunting, fishing and pretty much any sport.

Best outdoor experience? I would have to say duck hunting this year when we shot the 4 man limit.

Best part of being a Bass Pro employee? Best and worst part is the discount! Best because it's an awesome discount, worst because I never bring home a paycheck!

Bass Pro reminds me of… My Grandpa. He's the one that passed down his love for the outdoors.

Any upcoming hunting/fishing/camping trips? Anytime the weather is nice and I'm off work you can bet I'll be fishing.

Favorite “outdoor” food? I like it all, but I love duck and crappie!

If you were given a $1,000 BPS gift card, what would you buy? Well it's spring so I would stock up on a bunch of fishing stuff.

Favorite sports team(s)? OSU... Go Pokes!

My hero growing up was… Again I would have to say my Grandpa who passed away this last year. He took me to catch my first fish and kill my first squirrel. It is because of him that I have such a passion for the outdoors.

Free Easter Activities at Bass Pro Shops

Free 4x6 Photo

It's almost Easter Bunny time again at Bass Pro Shops in Broken Arrow! As always, we will be offering a free 4x6 photo to everyone who visits the bunny. We will also have several packages available for in-store printing. The Easter Bunny will be here on the following dates:

Saturday, March 31st (11am - 3pm)

Sunday, April 1st (1pm - 4pm)

Monday - Friday, April 2nd - 6th from 6 - 8pm

Saturday, April 7th (11am - 3pm)

Sunday, April 8th (1pm - 4pm)

Easter Egg Hunt

Our annual Easter egg hunt will take place on each Saturday and Sunday from 1 - 2pm during the Easter event. There will be a registration table at the front of the store where kids will receive their Easter bag and instructions for the hunt. The egg hunt will take place in select departments within the store. Children will collect 5 empty eggs and return them to the registration table to collect their candy prizes.

Saturday, March 31st and Sunday, April 1st from 1 - 2pm

Saturday, April 7th and Sunday, April 8th from 1 - 2pm

Free Easter Crafts

Join us for free crafts for the kids! Selection may vary, while supplies last.

Make a Magnetic Egg Photo Frame

Saturday, March 31st and Sunday, April 1st (12 - 3pm)

Decorate An Egg or Paint a Suncatcher

Friday, April 6th (6 - 8pm)

Saturday, April 7th and Sunday, April 8th (12 - 3pm)

It's almost turkey time! The Oklahoma spring turkey season open April 6th. Join us for these free, informative seminars to get you prepared to bag that turkey this upcoming season!

Spring Turkey Calling: Taking it to a Higher Level - March 24 & 25   (2PM)

Learn advanced tips on the use of your turkey call, as well as advice on selecting the best call for your hunt

Selecting Turkey Decoys and Where to Place Them - March 24 & April 1   (4PM)

Join our experts as they help you make the right choice in turkey decoys. You’ll also learn placement tips to help you bag that trophy longbeard!

Spring Food Plots - March 25  (4pm) & April 1  (2pm)

Learn how to successfully plant your spring food plot.

Fashion Meets Function

What better time to discuss rain boots than when it's forecasted to downpour during most of the week! Bass Pro Shops carries a large selection of rain boots, both in fun prints and patterns, as well as solid colors. Not only are rain boots one of the latest trends in the fashion world, they are also versatile and functional. We've seen women wearing comfy shorts and a t-shirt with their rain boots, wearing them while working in their gardens and flower beds, and of course on dreary, rainy days like we're experiencing this week.

The boots shown below are from our Natural Reflections Umbrella Collection, which range in price from $34.99 - $39.99. Styles shown from left to right: Camo, Black/White Polka Dot, Multi Words, Labrador, Paris, and Multi Plaid. Bass Pro Shops - Broken Arrow carries all of these styles plus more in store (not shown here), so stop by today and let one of our helpful Footwear associates prepare you for the rainy days ahead!

Name: Mary Jackson

Where were you born:  Tulsa, OK

Department: Cashier, Customer Service

How long with Bass Pro: A year in April

Hobbies/Pastimes: Hunting, fishing, anything outdoors, being with my family and friends.

Best Outdoor Experience: Sneaking up 15 yards away from a buck and shooting it with my bow, best feeling EVER.

Best Part of being a Bass Pro employee: Duh, the discount. Also working in a place I love to shop and the environment.

Bass Pro reminds me of.... My everyday life.

Any upcoming hunting/fishing/camping trips... Turkey season is coming up and gonna kill me a turkey, WHOO HOO.

Favorite "outdoor" food: Animals

If you were given a $1000 BPS gift card what would you buy? A Remington model 700 .270 stainless steel rifle and a butt load of camo.

Favorite sports teams: I don't watch sports really, so I'm going to go with Team Realtree as my favorite "team"

My hero growing up: My hero has always been my savior Jesus Christ, I live for him because he died for my sins so that I one day could spend eternity in Heaven with him and my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. He has and always will be there for me no matter what and that's the best hero a person could ask for.

Name: Ashley Coscia

Where were you born? Tulsa, Oklahoma

Department: Front End Cashier / Customer Service

How long with BPS? 3 years and 10 months

Hobbies/Pastimes? Going fishing, camping, reading, and messing with the computer

Best outdoor experience? Feeling what it felt like to have a huge fish on my line... it was amazing! I didn't actually get to catch it because I only had 6lb line and wasn't expecting anything like that to come along but it was still fun while it lasted....

Best part of being a Bass Pro employee? I love the people and the environment.

Bass Pro reminds me of…being outside...

Any upcoming hunting/fishing/camping trips? We usually take a camping trip the end of May every year. 

Favorite “outdoor” food? When we cook a whole meal right on the campfire- usually fish, fried tators, corn and whatever else we think of...

If you were given a $1,000 BPS gift card, what would you buy? Clothes and fishing stuff.

Favorite sports team(s)? Oklahoma Sooners

My hero growing up was… Not sure growing up but I know my daddy is my hero now! :)

Bass Pro Shops Spring NWTF Sanctioned

Turkey Calling Contest

Who

• Current, and New Members of the NWTF may call in this event.
• If you are not a member and want to call in the contest, you may sign up for a membership at the event and get a reduced event entry fee.

Where

Registration

• NWTF members $25
• Non NWTF members $15, and membership to NWTF $35
• Youth division is 17 and under. Free to all Jakes members (youth division only), all non members can sign up for the Jakes Program ($7) and gain free entry into the youth portion of calling contest.
• Pre-registration can be done by calling 918-355-7617, or by coming to the Bass Pro Shops Customer Service Desk through March 30^th.
• Contest day registration will begin at Noon on Saturday March 31^st at Bass Pro Shops.

Divisions

• Youth
• New NWTF Members
• Friction
• Open

Prizes

• New Members, Friction, and Open division
  • 1^st $200, 2^nd $100, 3^rd $50
• Youth division
• 1^st $100, 2^nd $50, 3^rd $25

Emcee for the Event will be Famed Chef and Avid Outdoorsman Michael Fusco.

Questions

NWTF / Bass Pro Shops Youth Turkey Weekend

March 24th and 25th, 2012

Saturday, March 24^th

9am – 6pm

Hunters Education Class

Must pre-register by calling (918) 355-7617

Leave a message with the name and age of each participant, phone number, and if you are enrolling in the Youth Turkey Seminars on Sunday, March 25^th.

Sunday, March 25^th

11am – 5pm

Classroom and field education seminars geared toward children and parents new to turkey hunting. We will be using PowerPoint demos, hands on instruction, and field preparation to ensure your hunt is successful.

 We will have experts on hand and reference materials for parents and children.

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We will be giving away an all expenses paid Guided Youth Hunt and Hunting Clothing Package* for one of the children involved in the Sunday Youth Seminars. Hunt will take place on Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Creek County.

* Eligibility for winning the Youth Turkey Hunt will require the winner to be 17 years of age or younger, have a liability release signed by parent or guardian, have completed the state mandated Hunters Education Course, and attended the Youth Turkey Seminars on Sunday March 25^th at Bass Pro Shops.  Youth will need to be accompanied by one or two parents or guardians on the hunt.  The hunt will take place on the morning of Sunday April 1^st, 2012.

Name: Mandy Horner

Where were you born? Tulsa, OK

Department: Tracker Business Assistant

How long with BPS? 6 years

Hobbies/Pastimes? Sewing, music & spending time with my husband, Aaron, & daughters, Makayla, Hannah & Scarlett.

Best outdoor experience? Taking my kids camping.

Best part of being a Bass Pro employee? My customers.  Being able to meet so many people from various walks of life that still come by to say “Hi!” even after having their boat several years.

Any upcoming hunting/fishing/camping trips? My hubby & I take the boat out any chance we can.  We plan on going camping this Spring Break with the kids.

Favorite “outdoor” food? mmmm….marshmallows toasted over a fire!

If you were given a $1,000 BPS gift card, what would you buy? New camping gear.

Favorite sports team(s)? Buckeyes by marriage, St. Louis Cardinal’s & any team that Makayla or Hannah play on.