Fair season is in full swing here in NH now. Seems like nearly every town has some kind of fair going on - carnival rides, displays of all sorts of stuff and people showing off cattle. I never thought I’d get into the horse-pulling and ox-cart obstacle course navigation thing, but it’s actually quite amusing.

In small doses.

One of the things I greatly enjoy are raffles. I like the idea of spending 5 bucks for a chance to win something cool. Sure enough, we stopped by the Haverhill Fair and there’s the Vermont Trappers Association booth! They were showing off a few stuffed critters and plenty of skins as well as a couple of firearms such as a pink .22 Cricket. Nice.

So what’s being raffled off? Well, tell me if you think it would be nice to win any of these for five bucks …

1st: Weatherby Vanguard 300 WSM

2nd: Remington Model 700 Buckmaster 30-06

3rd: Remington Model 870 Super Mag 3-1/2″ 12 Ga.

4th: Stevens Gold Wing 12 Ga.

5th: Mossberg ATR Bolt Rifle - 308 Win.

6th: Stevens Model 200 Grey - 243 Win.

7th: Mossberg 535 Turkey Model 3-1/2″ 12 Ga.

8th: Remington 870 Youth Model 20 Ga.

9th: Ruger Model 10/22 Carbine

10th: Cricket Pink Lady .22

You see that right … they’re raffling off all 10 in September. I’d be happy with any of them. I’ll be hoping for a phone call!