<p>Ethan Bellinger and Clair Kehrberg of John Day True Value have gift ideas galore for the Grant County outdoorsman or woman including gun cleaning kits, rubber boots, sturdy work gloves, thermoses, knives, camp kettles and more.</p>

Hunting down the perfect gift for the outdoors enthusiast on your list may seem daunting, but friendly local clerks are ready to help track down the items on your list to find something your hunter, camper, hiker or angler will appreciate.

Community store owners will also appreciate the business.

Wed be happy to help with any gift ideas, said John Day True Value clerk Jake Bellinger.

Weve got gun cleaning kits and supplies, the newest line of Gerber knives and a full line of mens and womens insulated Bogs rubber boots, he said.

Or how about a kettle for the campfire, Stanley insulated beverage containers, and for the Christmas stockings, quality brands of winter working gloves and fishing supplies?

A great gift box for your camper could be a new Igloo or Coleman cooler Just fill it up with their favorites. For the fishing enthusiast, a tackle box could be filled with supplies, and then put a bow on top.

Customers can also go to www.truevalue.com for more gift ideas anything they see on there we get on order, he said.

At Nydams Ace Hardware, assistant manager Cindy Conner said the store is stocked up with Under Armour outdoor clothing, designed to keep in warmth without the weight. The store carries Under Armour hoodies, pullovers, long-sleeved shirts including camo varieties caps, gloves and socks.

The store also sells a wide variety of handguns and rifles bullets, too.

Binoculors, GPS units, propane heaters and sleeping bags even 2014 wildlife calendars are just a few more items that may make a great surprise on Christmas morning.

We have everything people need for their hunting, camping and fishing gifts, Conner said.

Chesters Thriftway also has stocking stuffers ideas for outdoor lovers there are a dozen hunting and gun magazines to choose from and Cabelas gift cards.

At Lens Drug, a mag flashlight or bootwarmers might be just the thing.

Byron Haberly of John Day Polaris said they welcome locals and their holiday company to stop in the store on the west side of John Day.

Weve got lots of goodies, large and small, for Christmas, he said. Wed love to visit with them.

The ultimate outdoorsman has a lot to choose from at Polaris. If powder is what they love, a Polaris snowmobile will give them the winter fun theyre looking for. Not into snow? Check out the selection of ATVs and side-by-sides for work or entertainment. Tires, wheels, helmets, accessories and winter sportswear will also look great under the tree.

Robert and Bonnie Watt, owners of JD Rents like to stock their shelves with American-made products as much as possible, including Pendleton Woolen Mills blankets, jackets and vests made in Oregon.

Muck rubber boots, as well as Georgia and Rocky boots, will heat the feet while mid- to heavy-weight thermals and base-layer thermals will warm the rest.

Bonnie noted they carry outdoor clothing for men and women, including Stihl brand sweatshirts, long-sleeve cotton shirts and tees. Rocky womenswear, which she said has a nice feminine fit, is in stock, but tends to fly off the racks; they will order jackets, bib overalls and vests and more to fill their customers Christmas wish list.

We are family owned and operated, Bonnie said. We encourage the community to shop local as much as you can and support our local retailers.