Archive for the ‘News & Updates’ Category

Bear Creek Meat Market Grand Opening

Join us for the grand opening of Bear Creek Meat Market on Saturday, August 31st at 121 W Fannin Street, Leonard, TX. Come and enjoy refreshing drinks and delicious burgers, explore offerings from local vendors, and groove to live music. Don't miss the opportunity to also visit Bear Creek County...

Deworming: Plan, Purge, Protect

Internal parasites are a common problem in horses, particularly those managed on pasture. In addition to being a nuisance, internal parasites can cause serious health problems such as weight loss, poor performance, colic, and intestinal obstruction. Establishing and maintaining a routine deworming schedule for your horses is an essential step...

2024 – 2025 Texas Hunting Season Dates

Texas Parks & Wildlife released the 2024 – 2025 Texas Hunting Season dates. Check them out below. You can find more information on their website.  Before you head to the lease, stop by Bear Creek Country Store for all your hunting supplies, feeds, and attractants. Game Animals Javelina Javelina season...

How to Switch to a Chicken Layer Feed

Switch laying hens to a complete chicken layer feed when they start laying eggs around 18 weeks of age. Choose a complete layer feed that includes all the essential nutrients laying hens need to lay strong and stay strong. Then make the transition gradually over one week. When you turn...

Ultimate Guide to Summer Gardening

With the warmth of summer on the horizon, it's time to prepare your garden for the vibrant season ahead. Transitioning your garden to handle the hot summer months is an essential task for every gardener. This shift not only involves adapting your garden to the changing weather but also ensuring...

How to Keep Horses Cool in Hot Weather

How to keep horses cool in hot weather? As summer drags on, heat can become a serious problem for many horses. Sweating is the primary way horses cool themselves. Experts believe that prolonged, consistently high sweat rates can lead to “exhaustion” of the sweat glands. In horses, this may result...

Equine Educational Event

Join Bear Creek Country Store at Blue Ridge Rodeo Arena during the Barrel Jackpot for a Purina Educational Horse Event. June 25th, 7-9 PM 7:55 PM - Short Presentation on Purina Equine Products/Supplements for your horse. RepleniMash, Outlast Gastric Supplement, Omega Match, and Supersport. Race to follow presentation. Our team...

The Different Types of Mulch

If you're a gardening enthusiast, you are probably well-aware of the importance of mulching. Mulching is an essential practice that helps facilitate plant growth and improve the overall health of your garden. In simple terms, mulch is a protective layer applied over the soil to regulate moisture levels, maintain soil...

19th Annual Garden, Lawn, and Home Expo

19th Annual Garden, Lawn, and Home Expo hosted by the Fannin County Master Gardeners Make plans to join Bear Creek Country Store's John Alexander, Nursery Manager/Horticulture Expert, at the Fannin County Master Gardeners Expo in Bonham, Texas on April 13th. Fannin County Multipurpose Event Center Complex - 700 FM 87, Bonham,...

Steaks on Main Ribeye Cook-off

Bear Creek Country Store to Sponsor Steaks on Main Ribeye Cook-off in Bonham April 13 The Fannin Agricultural Association, Inc. is hosting their second annual Steaks on Main Ribeye Cook-off and dinner will be on April 13, 2024. The event will be held at the Fannin County Courthouse at 101...