2011 Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Outdoors Enthusiast

NORMAN, Okla., May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This Father's Day, consider one of these great gift ideas when shopping for a father who loves to spend time outdoors. And while you're at it, pick something up for yourself.

Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22

Help dad enjoy the smaller things in life with the Smith & Wesson (www.smith-wesson.com) M&P15-22 tactical rifle. Now available in a Realtree® APG HD® camo finish, this dedicated rimfire semi-automatic rifle will let dad get back to basics as he enjoys countless hours of shooting with the economical .22 LR ammunition. Lightweight, accurate and extremely versatile, this is one rifle the entire family will enjoy. Built to mirror the standard M&P15 centerfire rifle, the M&P15-22 is capable of handling an application. From training to competition to small game hunting, the M&P15-22 is a proven rifle in any category. Available in state compliant models, the M&P15-22 will be a welcome addition to any father's collection. (MSRP $549, 800-331-0852)

Coleman Instant Tents

Save dad time and frustration of setting up camp with the new Coleman Instant Tents (Coleman.com). Available in 4-, 6- and 8-person sizes, the cabin-style Coleman Instant Tents are durable and spacious – ideal for extended-stay camping – and set up or tear down in a minute or less. Featuring pre-attached poles secured to the ultra-durable 150D tent fabric, the Instant Tent needs only to be removed from its bag, unfolded and have its poles extended and clicked into place. (MSRP $136.99-$241.99, 800-835-3278)

Abu Garcia Revo Spinning Reel

Give dad the gift he's always deserved – the Abu Garcia® Revo® Premier spinning reel (www.abugarcia.com). With its NanoShield™ plating, the Revo Premier spinning reel is perfect for the dad that needs a day on the water. The Revo Premier spinning reel can be configured for right- or left-hand retrieve. The MSRP is $249.95.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

You can't give Dad a snowy peak, dark timber basin or a grassy meadow, but you can certainly give the gift of habitat conservation with a membership to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (www.rmef.com). For just $35, an annual membership includes a subscription to the award-winning magazine, "Bugle," and supports initiatives that have conserved or enhanced almost 6 million acres of elk country. Most work occurs on public lands. And nearly 600,000 private acres have been opened or secured for public access including hunting. (800-CALL ELK).

Coleman Ultra High Power LED Aluminum Flashlight

Give dad the ability to light up the night with the Ultra High Power LED Aluminum Flashlight from Coleman (www.Coleman.com). Never before has so much power been contained within a single flashlight, which produces 500 night-shattering lumens with six regular AA batteries. Using a Cree® MC-E™ LED, among the brightest and most powerful LEDs available, the new Coleman aluminum flashlight is weather resistant, making it perfect for camping and other outdoor activities. (MSRP $79.99, 800-835-3278)

Berkley Classics 7-inch Aluminum Pliers

Are dad's fishing pliers rusted and deteriorating quickly? The Berkley® Classics™ 7-inch Aluminum Pliers (www.berkley-fishing.com) can stand the test of time even in the toughest conditions. The spring-loaded handle makes for easy, one-hand use – even when hands are worn out from fighting big fish. MSRP  for a pair of Berkley Aluminum Pliers is $49.99.

Smith & Wesson Gear Package

Help dad make a strong impression at his local range with the new Smith & Wesson (www.smith-wesson.com/) Range-Proven Protection Package. Combining all of the essential gear needed for a day of shooting, this package provides dad with a Smith & Wesson range bag, set of hearing protectors, a navy twill hat and a pair of clear Code 4 shooting glasses. Practical, durable and of the highest quality, this protection package will keep dad safe while looking good at any shooting event. (MSRP $58.35, 800-331-0852)

SOURCE Blue Heron Communications