Alarms are for people who don’t enjoy the north woods. We know you’re the type of person who wakes up when there’s just a touch of gray in the east. In the summer you’ll be on the water before the sun makes its first appearance – hoping to catch a walleye unawares. In the fall, you can be found sitting silently in a stand as the trees take shape in the fog. With luck you’ll lay sights on a whitetail – the same one your trail cam has already captured.

And you can’t resist the lure of the sun either. In late September you walk woodland trails with your shotgun and trusty dog. The sun is warm, the trees are big splashes of color, and seeing a bird is a bonus. In February you set up a chair on the ice – soaking in the warmth pouring from the sky, waiting for a flag on your tip-up.

No matter the time of year, Solon Springs Mercantile carries a wide range of merchandise to complement the season – including live bait!