The provided source material contains information about several distinct types of free offerings associated with the term "deer." These range from recreational outdoor programs and youth activities to product samples from a specific brand and educational resources. The following article details these opportunities based on the available documentation.
Deer Valley Resort Summer Perks
Deer Valley Resort offers specific complimentary amenities during the summer season designed to make family outings more affordable. These perks focus on lift access and dining.
- Kids Scenic Lift Rides: One child rides free with each paying adult. Children aged four and under always ride free.
- Kids Eat Free at The Brass Tag: Two children under the age of 12 per table eat free with a paying adult at The Brass Tag restaurant.
In addition to these general perks, Deer Valley Resort hosts structured camps for mountain bikers, though these are paid programs rather than free samples.
- Gravity Camp:
- Target Audience: Intermediate to advanced riders aged 10–14.
- Format: Two-day immersive experience.
- Ratio: 4:1 student-to-coach ratio.
- Perks: Participants receive a Deer Valley bike jersey.
- Dates: July 5–6, July 19–20, August 2–3, August 9–10.
- Price: $250 per guest.
- Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Doe A Deer Brand Offerings
Doe A Deer is a hand-illustrated kitchen and gift brand based in Stuart, Iowa. The brand offers free opportunities primarily through their marketing channels and subscription services.
- Email List: Consumers can sign up for "exclusive offers, first dibs & product announcements." The brand notes they also send recipes to subscribers.
- Deerly Loved Club: This is a paid subscription box service described as a "cozy, joy-packed subscription box." While the box itself is a purchase, the source material suggests it provides high value and access to new products. It is not explicitly listed as a free sample program, but rather a VIP offering.
South Dakota Wildlife Programs
The South Dakota GFP (Game, Fish, and Parks) offers specific programs related to deer hunting and outdoor recreation. Some of these are available at no cost to participants.
- Resident Disabled Veteran Deer Hunt:
- Cost: Free to participants.
- Sponsorship: Sponsored by the Dakota Gray Ghost Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation.
- Eligibility: Must be a Resident and Disabled Veteran. Preference is given to applicants who have not held a SD deer permit in the last 5 years.
- Details: Comprehensive hunt including range time, hunting, and processing if successful. Participants hunt with a GFP Employee or Mule Deer Foundation volunteer.
- Deadline: Application is due by July 31, 2025 at 4 p.m.
- Youth Programs:
- Requirement: Youth must be accompanied by an adult.
- Equipment: Offers "Critter Crate Booklet" and loaner crates for free checkout with a signed Crate Use Agreement. Snowshoes are also mentioned as an available interest/activity.
- Contact: For information, call The Campus at 605.362.2777 or email Derek Klawitter.
Rocky Rococo Franchising and Donations
Rocky Rococo offers business-oriented programs rather than consumer product samples.
- School Programs: The brand offers "FREE to schools" programs designed to encourage students to excel by rewarding them with free Rocky’s pizza.
- Franchising: They provide information for prospective franchisees.
- Donations: They accept donation requests for events, which must be submitted 30 days prior to the event for consideration.
Deer-Resistant Gardening Educational Resources
The website "Plant Nova Natives" provides educational information on protecting gardens from deer and dogs. While this is not a product sample program, it offers free advice and specific plant recommendations.
- Deer Protection Methods: The source lists several strategies, including fencing (6 to 8 feet high), temporary enclosures/cages, barriers of deer-resistant plants (such as Mountain Mint, Yarrow, Golden Ragwort, Boneset, Lyre-leaf Sage, Gray Goldenrod, and native grasses), and various repellants (smelly sprays, granules, capsaicin tablets, motion-activated sprinklers, and solar-powered electric fences).
- Dog-Resistant Plants: The source lists specific plants reported to stand up to dogs, categorized by type:
- Perennials: Eurybia divaricata, Packera aurea, Phlox stolonifera, Zizia aurea.
- Vine: Parthenociccus quinquefolia.
- Shrubs: Amorpha fruticosa, Aronia melanocarpa, Corylus americana, Hamamelis virginiana, Hydrangea arborescens, Ilex opaca, Ilex verticillata, Lindera benzoin, Sambucus canadensis, Viburnum dentatum.
Conclusion
The available source material highlights a variety of "deer-related" freebies and offers. These include family-friendly summer perks at Deer Valley Resort, free educational gardening resources from Plant Nova Natives regarding deer-resistant plants, and no-cost hunting and outdoor programs for specific demographics (disabled veterans and youth) through South Dakota's GFP. Additionally, Doe A Deer offers free sign-ups for exclusive offers and recipes, while Rocky Rococo provides free pizza programs for schools and donation opportunities for events.