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All of the following are
included with admission to the show unless otherwise noted.
 The Hawg Trough
Few rarely get a first hand underwater glimpse of a fish taking a
lure. The Hawg Trough affords just that opportunity. This 50’ long
8’ high glass-sided 5,000 gallon aquarium is stocked with lunker
Bass. A Bass Fishing Pro stands high atop the tank on a mock-up of
the bow of a bass boat and casts his lure into the tank. The crowd
looking on can understand retrieval techniques employed to get the
big boys to hit and actually see it happen before their eyes. It has
been many years since the show tank has visited Traverse City and
now a whole new generation of fishers can gain an underwater view of
fishing.
Locked
Antler Display
Ron Foss has been collecting rare locked deer antler sets
for 33 years. Over that time he has amassed a very incredible
collection. Surreal is a better way to describe the feeling one gets
when standing amongst his array of locked Whitetail and Mule deer
racks. While he shows only a portion of his collection at one time –
usually the largest sets, some of Foss’s deer measure in the 170’s
class. The pieces are preserved in their natural state with skulls
attached and some of the sets are valued well into the five digit
figure. Fighting deer rarely lock horns permanently but when they do
they ultimately succumb to their fate. Once discovered some find
their way in the hands of a very rare breed of individuals committed
to immortalizing these oddities of nature forever. This is truly a
rare opportunity to be amazed in further realizing the cruel irony
nature can inflict.
 Trout Pond sponsored by Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing
Association
The Trout Pond is back thanks to the fine folks at GTASFA. Kids love
it and for some it’s their first and sometimes only opportunity to
thrill in the time honored American tradition of catching a fish. A
rite of passage no less significant than learning to ride a bike.
Prices for fishing; $5.00 1 child, $8.00 for 2 children, and $10.00
per family. All children will be allotted 5 minutes to fish. One
fish limit per child. No age limit.
Taxidermy Display by The Wildlife Gallery with Bob Parkey
Bob Parkey has been doing taxidermy longer than most of those
practicing the art in the area now put together. Staying current and
employing the latest techniques has built him an unsurpassed client
base from far and wide. Now part of the Wildlife Gallery family of
companies Parkey Taxidermy has gained a strong hold on the national
and world markets. One of only eight Grand Master Champions in the
world, Bob’s collection continues to amaze visitors of the show.
Taxidermy
Display by Legends Taxidermy
This truly awe inspiring collection of full mammal taxidermy goes
beyond what the mind can conceive. Customized, detailed habitat and
original compositions are why serious hunters and collectors from
all over the world use the services of Legends Taxidermy.
 Trophy Scoring by Commemorative Bucks of Michigan
Bring in your Michigan hunting trophies to be eligible for entry
into the record books.
Deer, Bear, Elk and Turkey trophies can be brought in and dropped
off with official measurers to analyze.
*A fee is required to have trophies scored.
Michigan Department of Natural Resource personnel on hand
On hand for the show each day, DNR personnel include fisheries
biologists who have the latest information on walleye regulations,
wildlife biologist and turkey expert, Al Stewart on Saturday; Rose
Lake Wildlife Laboratory staff to answer questions on Chronic
Wasting Disease, and other deer questions, and Conservation Officers
on hand each day to answer regulatory issues for show attendees.
Included with admission to show
Archery Equipment
Retailers
Representing CP Oneida, Hoyt, Mathews, PSE and more
Visit with the pros at Gauthiers, Zeroed In, CP Oneida and Long
Range Archery and let them show you what’s new and help you with
your equipment selection.
 Shooting Booth by CP Oneida Eagle
Stop by and say hi to Claude, Jeremy and the gang at CP Oneida and
see why their bows have managed the top of the food chain for so
long.
Fishing Seminars All Day Saturday
The Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association GTASFA
will be conducting educational fishing seminars for the public to
enjoy. Seminars will run from 10am through 5pm on Saturday of the
show in the Civic Center’s large meeting room and will cover a vast
array of topics from fish filleting demonstrations to the finer
points of downrigger trolling.
All seminars are included with admission to the show.
Click here for schedule
Food Plot & Land Management Info &
Equipment by:
Quality Deer Management Association
Northwoods Trail Cams
Silver Leaf Saw Mill
Schillinger Forestry, LLC
Gillison Variety Fabrication
Voelker Implement
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