See you at the Wisconsin State Hunting Expo!
On Wisconsin Outdoors will be one of 120 exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Hunting Expo held today, February 26 through Sunday February 28 at Shopko Hall in Green Bay. We’ll be passing out the March-April issue of OWO, hot off the presses with more fishing, hunting, firearms and travel stories than ever before.
Starting next week, you can also pick up your OWO copy at any Kwik Trip in the state. While you’re there, pick up too your large Kwik Trip hotdogs or brats for $1.29 each every weekend in March and April, with fabulous drink sales too. See Kwik Trips ads in OWO for specifics.
The Expo, in partnership with Safari Club International worked to bring the very best outfitters to Green Bay from Canada, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, the best from the Midwest, and African safari outfitters, too.
Northeast Wisconsin’s best archery shops and outdoor retailers will also be in attendance to help facilitate successful hunts with their products or services, according to Expo spokesman Gordy Pagel.
“Sportsmen and women can browse archery equipment, blinds, clothing, scents, game calls, and all the latest gadgets intended to enhance a hunt,” he said. “Cabela’s continues to support and promote local hunting by sponsoring the main stage for our featured seminar speakers. The Cabela’s Zone main stage will feature Bill Weisner, Tom Mesnard, Art Helin, and Rick Schmitz, along with many more. Our featured guest this year is Matthew McHugh. He is a World Champion predator caller and will be the featured seminar Saturday and Sunday.”
Pagel said the Expo will also have an unexpected but welcome guest Saturday and Sunday in Kate Redeker, Miss Wisconsin USA 2016.Visit the website or go to Wisconsin State Hunting Expo’s Facebook page for details regarding Kate’s visit.
Exposing today’s youth to the sport of hunting and the outdoors is an important mission for the Expo and the outdoor industry, Pagel said. Admission is free for kids under 12.
“Golden Arrow Archery Club, with their youth archery range, has become an important fixture of the Expo,” said. “The Wisconsin Hunters Education Instructors Association introduces youngsters to the shooting sports with their hunter safety courses and will be set up with their air rifle range. Delta Waterfowl has a great venue where kids can build wood duck houses with a goal of 200! It’s a great opportunity for kids to learn conservation is a responsibility that comes with the sport of hunting.”
Successful hunters can once again bring their whitetail, elk, and mule deer antlers or bear skulls to the show for measuring. This year, bring in African exotics as well. Safari Club International is providing the official scorers.
Don’t forget the door prizes and raffles. Guns, bows, hunts, and even an African Safari from Kemp African Safari will be given away by the end of the 3 day expo. Show dates are February 27, 28, March 1. Hours are Friday. 3-9, Saturday. 9-7, and Sunday 10-4. Admission is $8, with kids 12 and under free.
Visit www.wisconsinstatehuntingexpo.com for more information.
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Dick Ellis