North American Hunting Club

johnwilliamson062 · January 13, 2009, 11:03 AM

I received a mailing from them and tossed it. Said I could test equipment if I joned. Wondered if anyone here had a good reason I should not have.

12GaugeShuggoth · January 13, 2009, 11:06 AM

Do you just not like North American Hunting Club or something?

Edit: Ah, I'm guessing you were just referring to the offer to try products, and not the organization/magazine? I would've tossed it as well, just sounds "too good to be true" and we all know how those things usually end up.

VaFisher · January 13, 2009, 11:10 AM

Just a gimmick to sell, very few ever get to test anthing other then their magazine.

hogdogs · January 13, 2009, 11:17 AM

They sucker a few to "test" inferior junk like cheap knives and sorry compasses...
Brent

Daryl · January 13, 2009, 11:17 AM

It's a gimmick.

My brother introduced me to their "club" many years ago. I was even a member, mostly because I enjoyed their magazine, for a while.

Then they started sending me junk (books and such) that required me to either return it (and I'd have to pay for shipping), or send them a check.

I'd send the junk back, and sometimes they'd send me a bill for it anyway.

I got away from them real quick.

It's a gimmick that makes them money; nothing more.

I wouldn't give them the time of day.

Daryl

davlandrum · January 13, 2009, 11:34 AM

+1 to the negative comments above.

Magazine is basically a giant advertisement. You can call them and make them stop sending you stuff to "preview", but I figure that is why I don't get to test anything either...

My test product when they were trying to lure me in was baby wipes in a camo pack - wow, how cool is that.

HorseshoerJT · January 13, 2009, 11:58 AM

I have been a Life Member for 20 yrs. Everything that has been said in previous post's is true. It is a gimmick to suck money out of hard working honest people. If you get a test product, it is a trinket. Not worth your time. I guess I should'nt expect something for nothing. But, on the other hand my Life membership was not cheap.

FrontSight · January 13, 2009, 01:46 PM

I have gotten several silver coins from them, that I did not ask for, and according to the law I did not have to return, either. Thanks NAHC!!

globemaster3 · January 13, 2009, 01:57 PM

+++1 to above. And also their sister organization the North American Fishing Club. I chuckle every time I see someone "proudly" displaying their sticker on their trucks.

tyrajam · January 13, 2009, 02:16 PM

Its not a "club', its a magazine subscription. With my last renewal of F&S I got a pretty cool ammo bag, but NAHC only sends out token junk. However, I LOVE the magazine, so I joined. I ignore everything they send me except the mag and its worked out fine for me.

As far as the magazine being one big advertisement, I get F&S, Petersons, Outdoor Life, and North American Hunter is my favorite even over those. Its actually really good. Lots of Africa, Alaska, adventure, and local hunting. If you like the magazine, its worth it. If you don't like the magazine, don't join unless you want to "field test" a hunters notepad!

jmr40 · January 14, 2009, 06:11 PM

If you think of it as a magazine subscription it is not a bad read.

As for testing items, they will send you inexpensive items at first, but if you actually write up a review and send it in they will send you better stuff the next time. After a couple of years and 4-5 reviews I started to get some pretty decent items to review and keep.

I did buy a few of the unsolicited books they sent me and I think they are OK, not a waste of money. After paying for a couple of videos I decided they were a waste of time. If you will write "REFUSED" on the unopened box and drop it back in the mail they will have to pay return postage. If you open it and look at it, you have to pay so be careful. After doing that a couple of times I have not received any more unsolited items.

After a couple of years they offered me a discount on a lifetime membership and a free leather jacket. Took them up on it. Seems like I had to pay an additional $150. The jacket would have cost at least $100 and turned out to be pretty nice.

I have not sent them a penney in at least 7 or 8 years and I still get my magazine each month. If they stopped sending it to me I figure I have gotten my money's worth out of them.

I would not give them a glowing recomendation, but as long as you know how to deal with them it is not too bad.

bcarver · January 14, 2009, 06:56 PM

I got a soft gun case, a cleaning kit and vest(quilted) that was worth my membership(barely). Magazine is almost worthless but slightly entertaining.
I got a flashlight and some cleaning fluid.
If you like the Membership "Gift" buy it but don't expect any free lunch.

January 13, 2009, 11:03 AM	#1
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	North American Hunting Club I received a mailing from them and tossed it. Said I could test equipment if I joned. Wondered if anyone here had a good reason I should not have.

January 13, 2009, 11:06 AM	#2
12GaugeShuggoth Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 534	Do you just not like North American Hunting Club or something? Edit: Ah, I'm guessing you were just referring to the offer to try products, and not the organization/magazine? I would've tossed it as well, just sounds "too good to be true" and we all know how those things usually end up. __________________ ---Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.--- ---Enlightenment is the ability to take infinite pains--- MOLON LABE Last edited by 12GaugeShuggoth; January 13, 2009 at 11:14 AM.

January 13, 2009, 11:34 AM	#6
davlandrum Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Lane County Oregon Posts: 2,547	+1 to the negative comments above. Magazine is basically a giant advertisement. You can call them and make them stop sending you stuff to "preview", but I figure that is why I don't get to test anything either... My test product when they were trying to lure me in was baby wipes in a camo pack - wow, how cool is that. __________________ U.S Army, Retired Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do. -Potter Stewart

January 13, 2009, 11:58 AM	#7
HorseshoerJT Member Join Date: July 24, 2008 Location: NORTHERN California Posts: 28	NAHC I have been a Life Member for 20 yrs. Everything that has been said in previous post's is true. It is a gimmick to suck money out of hard working honest people. If you get a test product, it is a trinket. Not worth your time. I guess I should'nt expect something for nothing. But, on the other hand my Life membership was not cheap. __________________ Hunt hard, Teach a kid to hunt, Enjoy life.

January 13, 2009, 01:46 PM	#8
FrontSight Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2005 Posts: 1,712	I have gotten several silver coins from them, that I did not ask for, and according to the law I did not have to return, either. Thanks NAHC!! __________________ To kill something as great as a duck just to smell the gunpowder is a crime against nature. - Alan Liere Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. - George Bernard Shaw

January 13, 2009, 11:10 AM	#3
VaFisher Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 596	Just a gimmick to sell, very few ever get to test anthing other then their magazine.

January 13, 2009, 11:17 AM	#4
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	They sucker a few to "test" inferior junk like cheap knives and sorry compasses... Brent

January 13, 2009, 11:17 AM	#5
Daryl Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2008 Posts: 2,350	It's a gimmick. My brother introduced me to their "club" many years ago. I was even a member, mostly because I enjoyed their magazine, for a while. Then they started sending me junk (books and such) that required me to either return it (and I'd have to pay for shipping), or send them a check. I'd send the junk back, and sometimes they'd send me a bill for it anyway. I got away from them real quick. It's a gimmick that makes them money; nothing more. I wouldn't give them the time of day. Daryl

January 13, 2009, 01:57 PM	#9
globemaster3 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2006 Posts: 1,482	+++1 to above. And also their sister organization the North American Fishing Club. I chuckle every time I see someone "proudly" displaying their sticker on their trucks.

January 13, 2009, 02:16 PM	#10
tyrajam Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 467	Its not a "club', its a magazine subscription. With my last renewal of F&S I got a pretty cool ammo bag, but NAHC only sends out token junk. However, I LOVE the magazine, so I joined. I ignore everything they send me except the mag and its worked out fine for me. As far as the magazine being one big advertisement, I get F&S, Petersons, Outdoor Life, and North American Hunter is my favorite even over those. Its actually really good. Lots of Africa, Alaska, adventure, and local hunting. If you like the magazine, its worth it. If you don't like the magazine, don't join unless you want to "field test" a hunters notepad!

January 14, 2009, 06:11 PM	#11
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	If you think of it as a magazine subscription it is not a bad read. As for testing items, they will send you inexpensive items at first, but if you actually write up a review and send it in they will send you better stuff the next time. After a couple of years and 4-5 reviews I started to get some pretty decent items to review and keep. I did buy a few of the unsolicited books they sent me and I think they are OK, not a waste of money. After paying for a couple of videos I decided they were a waste of time. If you will write "REFUSED" on the unopened box and drop it back in the mail they will have to pay return postage. If you open it and look at it, you have to pay so be careful. After doing that a couple of times I have not received any more unsolited items. After a couple of years they offered me a discount on a lifetime membership and a free leather jacket. Took them up on it. Seems like I had to pay an additional $150. The jacket would have cost at least $100 and turned out to be pretty nice. I have not sent them a penney in at least 7 or 8 years and I still get my magazine each month. If they stopped sending it to me I figure I have gotten my money's worth out of them. I would not give them a glowing recomendation, but as long as you know how to deal with them it is not too bad.

January 14, 2009, 06:56 PM	#12
bcarver Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2007 Location: Jackson,Mississippi Posts: 838	Marketing... I got a soft gun case, a cleaning kit and vest(quilted) that was worth my membership(barely). Magazine is almost worthless but slightly entertaining. I got a flashlight and some cleaning fluid. If you like the Membership "Gift" buy it but don't expect any free lunch.