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Contact Deb Tressler 717-834-6267
More Fishing Tackle* More Hunting Gear* More Manufacturer Demos* and More Ways To Pass On The Tradition at the 2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show
HARRISBURG* PA - The organizers of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show take pride in the fact that for generations* this event has been an ideal place to not only get expert advice and see the latest gear* but also a great way for families to pass on the tradition of hunting and fishing from one generation to the next. To make it even easier* The 2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show has not only expanded the number of fishing companies at the Show* but also made it much easier to walk around the largest outdoor show in North America. Combine this with free parking at Bass Pro Shops Harrisburg* the ability to get in fast with discount tickets on line at www.easternsportshow.com and a great offer of a 12 month subscription to Field & Stream with every ticket purchased on-line and this year’s event offer a great outdoor experience.
As has been the tradition for the past 53 years* the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show will again take place at the State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg* February 2-10* 2008.
"The Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show is about helping families pass on the traditions and heritage of hunting and fishing from one generation to the next. The Sports Show is THE place for experienced hunters and anglers to introduce their children and grandchildren to the latest and best in hunting and fishing equipment and techniques…and they just might pick up something for themselves along the way too*" said Show Manager* Ed Several.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show attracts outdoor sports enthusiasts from across the country to view the newest hunting and fishing products* plan and book hunts* shop for boats* SUVs* motorcycles* ATVs and RVs* and enjoy a wide range of contests and family entertainment.
This year’s Show includes more than 1*200 hunting- and fishing-related vendors including: nearly 200 hunting-related vendors; more than 30 archery-specific vendors; 40 outdoor-apparel vendors; more than 60 fishing-specific vendors; 23 different game-call vendors and a record number (over 500) of outfitters from around the world.
NEW Features
Expanded Fishing Hall with more fishing tackle- and boating-related vendors and outfitters than ever.
Color-Coded Halls for easier navigation through the Show.
New-Products Area to highlight the very latest in hunting and fishing equipment and gadgets.
Manufacturers demonstrations will be presented on the NEW Bass Pro Shops stage* located next in the Bass Pro Shops booth. The stage will feature manufacturer representatives and experts showing the newest products* offering advice and answering questions.
The Dicks Sporting Goods Casting Stream. Located in the Fishing Hall* it is the site of one of the Try-Before-You-Buy areas and where local fly fishing pros conduct daily exhibitions and answer questions throughout the show.
Daily Attractions
Randy Oitker-- Trick-Shot Archer. Twenty-year-old Randy Oitker is a two-time North American Bowhunters World Champion* three-time NABH Shooter Of The Year* and has won 17 national titles. Don’t miss his amazing four-arrow shot. Oitker’s performs many of his favorite tricks while lying on his back and holding his bow like a crossbow. Oitker will perform his amazing archery skills and trick shots three times daily.
Chuck Adams* the world's best known and most widely published bowhunter* will conduct two daily* one-on-one* bowhunting clinics with contest winners. All show attendees are invited to watch these very informative clinics. Chuck has written 4*550 magazine articles and 10 full-length books.
He has received the Bowhunting World Reader's Choice Award for ten consecutive years as its most popular writer. He appears 25-30 times each year on ESPN* WGN* and TNN television networks and stars on ESPN's "Whitetail Country" and "Advantage Adventures" shows. At age 53* he is the youngest person ever inducted into Safari International's Bowhunting Hall Of Honor and The National Bowhunters Hall Of Fame.
The Art of Backyard Butchering
Albert Wutsch will share his butchering skills during daily live deer butchering sessions. Sessions will include: fabricating one side of a hanging carcass; breaking down carcasses into sub primal cuts; fabricating cuts into steaks* roasts* stir fry* butterfly and other cuts. Wutsch’s presentations were some of the most popular seminars at last year’s show.
Mobile Fish Tank.
Bass Pro Shops Mobile Fish Tank* sponsored by Bass Pro Shops is 53-feet long and holds 6*000 plus gallons of water and an array of hungry large-mouth bass. Come and watch as local and national fishing experts demonstrate the latest in fishing tackle as well as the most popular and effective ways to land the big ones. Seminars will be conducted several times daily.
Special Attractions
Taste of the Great Outdoors
On Tuesday* February 5* from 5 to 6 PM* students from the culinary school at Harrisburg Area Community College will present a variety of delectable game and fish recipes in the Small Arena to the hundreds of attendees who can’t wait to sample unique game recipes and learn new cooking techniques from the professionals.
Roses Wild in concert. Rising new country singing sisters-act* Roses Wild will bring their own brand of country music to the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show February 5th and 8th at 6:00 PM in the Small Arena. For more information* visit http://www.roseswild.com.
Other entertainment includes:
Calling Contests
Dog Training Demonstrations
Rocky Mountain Elk Tour
Professional Taxidermy Contest and Display
Amateur Wildlife Photography Contest and Display
Antler Scoring
Air-Soft
Capital City BASSMASTER Casting Kids®
…and Much More!
Show Dates & Times
Saturday* February 2: 9am – 7pm
Sunday* February 3: 9am – 5pm
Monday* February 4: 10am – 8pm
Tuesday* February 5: 10am – 9pm NEW HOURS! Late Night
Wednesday* February 6: 10am – 8pm
Thursday* February 7: 10am – 8pm
Friday* February 8: 10am – 8pm
Saturday* February 9: 9am – 7pm
Sunday* February 10: 10am – 5pm
Ticket & Parking Information
Online Ticket Prices:
E-Ticket Adult: $10.50
E-Ticket Child: $4.50
E-Ticket Senior: $9.50
E-Ticket Group 10+: $8.00
E-Ticket 2 Day: $19.50
Online ticket purchase includes a one-year subscription to your choice of either Field and Stream or Outdoor Life magazines.
At the Show:
Adult: $11.00
Child: $5.00
Senior: $10.00
Multi-Generational* $20.00
2 Day: $20.00
*Multi-generational ticket is one senior* one adult and one child
At Bass Pro Shop* Harrisburg:
Adult: $9.50
Child: $4.50
FREE parking and shuttle services to the Show and back will be available at Bass Pro Shops in Harrisburg. For more information* or to order tickets by mail* call 800-511-8376*or visit our web site at www.easternsportshow.com
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Lets You “Try Before You Buy” at The Dick’s Sporting Goods Casting Stream
HARRISBURG – The 2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show (Feb. 2-10) offers the widest selection of fishing-related products and expert advice in North America. And now* thanks to the Dick’s Sporting Goods Casting Pond* it provides a place to actually test fishing equipment before you buy.
“Buying a rod and reel is a very personal thing for anglers. And the choices at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show are staggering. The Dick’s Sporting Goods Casting Pond allows anglers to “test drive” a rod and reel before they buy it. We want to empower the consumer to make a purchase decision based on his or her own first-hand experience with a product. It allows them to buy with confidence*” says Ed Several* Show Manager.
According to George Accord* Sr.* of Susquehanna Fishing Tackle* trying a fly rod and reel prior to buying allows a buyer to evaluate the performance characteristics of a particular rod and reel-- “to see how quickly a rod picks up the line off the water* what kind of power there is in it* how easy it is to roll cast* how responsive is the graphite or how light is it.”
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Casting Pond is located in the newly expanded Fishing Hall.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is THE place to be for the latest in hunting and fishing equipment. The 2008 Show will bring more factory and pro-staff representatives* and hunting and fishing equipment vendors to the State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg than ever before.
With more than 1*200 hunting and fishing equipment vendors and factory and pro-staff reps on hand* attendees can be assured that if it’s hunting or fishing related* they’ll find it at The Show. And* when they find it* chances are there will be an expert on hand to provide free information* valuable advice and an in-depth* hands-on demonstration.
For more Show information* or to purchase online tickets* visit www.easternsportshow.com.
2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Announces NEW Multi-Generation Admission Ticket
HARRISBURG* PA – For 53 years* the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show (Feb. 2-10* State Farm Show Complex* Harrisburg) has helped families pass on the traditions and heritage of hunting and fishing from generation to generation. Now* with the introduction of a Multi-Generation ticket* the Show has made passing on those traditions more affordable.
The new Multi-Generation ticket is only $20 and includes admission to any day of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show for one senior (age 60 and above)* one regular adult and one child (age 12 and under).
“We really appreciate how many three-generation families attend the Show* and we want to encourage that kind of family tradition-building. Our New Multi-Generation ticket will make it more affordable for three generations of a family to attend the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show*” says Ed Several* Show Manager.
For more Show information* or to purchase online tickets* visit www.easternsportshow.com.
Bow Hunting Legend* Chuck Adams* To Give Lucky Winners 1-On-1 Clinic at The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show
HARRISBURG—Each day during The 2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Chevrolet (Feb. 2-10) two lucky adults will win a one-on-one bowhunting clinic with bowhunting legend* Chuck Adams.
Entering is easy. Just go to www.easternsportshow.com* click on the Chuck Adams contest box and fill out the entry form.
Even if you don’t win the contest you can still learn from the master. All Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show attendees are invited to watch* listen and learn from the legend himself at these twice-daily Chuck Adams clinics.
There is no bigger name in the world of bowhunting than Chuck Adams. He’s the world's best known and most widely published bowhunter* with 4*550 magazine articles and 10 full-length books to his credit. He has received the Bowhunting World Reader's Choice Award for 10 consecutive years as its most popular writer. He appears 25-30 times each year on ESPN* WGN* and TNN television networks and stars on ESPN's "Whitetail Country" and "Advantage Adventures" shows. At age 53* he is the youngest person ever inducted into Safari International's Bowhunting Hall Of Honor and The National Bowhunters Hall Of Fame.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is the largest consumer event of its kind in North America. Attracting outdoor sports enthusiasts from Pennsylvania* Maryland* Virginia* West Virginia* Delaware* New Jersey* New York and Washington DC to view hunting and fishing products* plan outdoor sport and camping vacations* shop for fishing boats* RVs* SUVs* motorcycles and ATVs* and participate in a wide range of sport-related contests and family entertainment offerings.
For more Show information* or to purchase online tickets* visit www.easternsportshow.com.
Trick Shooting Archer* Randy Oitker to Attempt World Record Shot at Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show
HARRISBURG* PA—Last year at The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show* trick-shoot artist Randy Oitker thrilled and amazed crowds while making archery history by shooting 4 arrows and hitting 4 individual targets at a distance of 41 feet with one shot. At the 2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Chevrolet (February 2-10* State Farm Show Complex)* Oitker will attempt to break his own world record by shooting 5 arrows with one shot and hitting 5 individual targets.
Oitker’s performs many of his favorite tricks lying on his back and holding his bow like a crossbow while using lifesavers as targets. Oitker will perform his amazing archery skills and trick shots three times daily in the Small Arena.
Twenty-one-year-old Oitker is a two-time North American Bowhunters World Champion* three-time NABH Shooter Of The Year* and has won 17 national titles.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is the largest consumer event of its kind in North America. Attracting outdoor sports enthusiasts from Pennsylvania* Maryland* Virginia* West Virginia* Delaware* New Jersey* New York and Washington DC to view hunting and fishing products* plan outdoor sport and camping vacations* shop for fishing boats* RVs* SUVs* motorcycles and ATVs* and participate in a wide range of sport-related contests and family entertainment offerings.
For more Show information* or to purchase online tickets* visit www.easternsportshow.com.
Find Your Hunt of A Lifetime at The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show
HARRISBURG--You’ve saved your money for a dream hunting trip and now it’s time to make the big decision to book. Whether it’s elk hunting in the Rockies* chasing moose in Canada* or big game in Africa* you have one shot at booking the perfect hunt and* being the hunter you are* you want to make that shot count.
Information is the key* and there is no better place to hunt down all the information you need to book your dream trip than at the 2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show® presented by Chevrolet* February 2-10* at the State Farm Show Complex* Harrisburg* PA. The Show features more than 500 outfitters from all over North America and the world. Whatever you’re looking for in a hunt* you’ll find it at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.The more information you can gather* the better your chances of booking a hunt that meets your expectations. The Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show is like “Hunting Central” providing the opportunity to ask a lot of outfitters a lot of questions about how their hunts* person–to-person* in one day* in one place.
It’s also important to get references* not only from people who have had successful hunts* but also from people who booked hunts that were not. The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is an excellent place to network with other hunters and find out about their hunting trip experiences.
If you need or want expert assistance and advice through every phase of the selection* booking* and preparation process* a booking agent is a good way to go* and you’ll find dozens of them at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.
A booking agent works much like a travel agent. Just as a good travel agent uses their knowledge and personal experience to help put together the best vacation for your money and book the flights* cruises* and hotel rooms* a booking agent does much the same for hunting trips. Just like a travel agent* the booking agent provides his or her services at no cost to the person booking the trip. And* the important part is* the booking agent is working in the best interests of you--the person booking the hunt.
A good booking agent will help their clients through the entire process* from what to expect* what to take with them* about fees and licenses* and if they need passports or vaccinations. And* the benefits of using a booking agent go way beyond just pushing paper. A booking agent provides valuable* first-hand knowledge about a variety of outfitters.
A good booking agent won’t book for any outfitter* whether it’s in North America* Africa* Mongolia or Russia* unless they have been to their property* visited their camp* seen what type of equipment they have* talked with their personnel* and evaluated the game population.
There are also “fringe benefits” to using a booking agent. Many times* people who use a booking agent will get the best guides for a particular hunt because the booking agent may send 20 or 30 people to that outfitter in a year and they want the booking agent to keep sending them business.
Sometimes* in spite of everything you plan* a hunt can go wrong. Here again* a good booking agent can prove his worth. When a hunt goes sour* an outfitter may do more for a booking agent who sends him 30 percent of his business than a one-time hunter who booked independently.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is the largest consumer event of its kind in North America. Attracting outdoor sports enthusiasts from Pennsylvania* Maryland* Virginia* West Virginia* Delaware* New Jersey* New York and Washington DC to view hunting and fishing products* plan outdoor sport and camping vacations* shop for fishing boats* RVs* SUVs* motorcycles and ATVs* and participate in a wide range of sport-related contests and family entertainment offerings.
For more Show information* or to purchase online tickets* visit www.easternsportshow.com.
Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Looking for “Heroes of Conservation”
HARRISBURG* PA--If you’re doing something to help conserve our natural resources and improve our environment for the next generation of hunters and anglers* The 2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Chevrolet wants to hear your story– and you may win $100 in Sports Show Spending Cash for being a “Hero of Conservation.”
Just write down what you are doing in 100 words or less and e-mail it to: dtressler@conceptoneinc.com. Or* send it to: Conservation Contest* c/o Concept One* Inc.* 720 Newport Road* Duncannon* PA 17020.
Ten winners will receive $100 in Sports Show Spending Cash to spend at the 2008 Show* and their winning ideas will be available for everyone to see at the “Heroes of Conservation” display in the Chevrolet Booth in the Fishing Hall at the Show.
Entries are due by January 10th to be considered.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is the largest consumer event of its kind in North America. Attracting outdoor sports enthusiasts from Pennsylvania* Maryland* Virginia* West Virginia* Delaware* New Jersey* New York and Washington DC to view hunting and fishing products* plan outdoor sport and camping vacations* shop for fishing boats* RVs* SUVs* motorcycles and ATVs* and participate in a wide range of sport-related contests and family entertainment offerings.
For more Show information* or to purchase online tickets* visit www.easternsportshow.com.
We are giving away free tix to this show so send your self addressed stamped envelope to:
The Fishing Line
Harrisburg Show
24 Troy Ave.
E. Atlantic Beach* NY 11561
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01-14-2008, 08:09 PM
some additional info; if you drive up on Rt 78 you will pass by a Cabelas in PA* and then there is a Bass Pro Shop in Harrisburg* so one can really stock up big time! What a day!
we got free tix so send in those envelopes
Robert H. Miles Receives Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Achievement Award for Conservation
HARRISBURG* PA -- Robert H. Miles of Slippery Rock* PA* a lifelong educator and conservationist* has received the 2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Achievement Award for Conservation.
Miles recently retired after a 35-year career as a Special Education teacher at Laurel High School in New Castle* PA. In 1982* while at Laurel High School* Miles established the Laurel Conservation Club. Twenty-five years later the club has grown into an award-winning* highly respected conservation organization.
Over the years the club has grown to an annual membership of over 180 students in grades 7-12. More than 3*000 students have been members since 1982.
Club activities have included: 25 years of wildlife habitat improvement and tree planting; 25 years of participation in the Lawrence County Council of Conservation Clubs; 24 years of assisting the PA Fish Commission with stocking trout in local streams; 22 years of raising trout in two club operated nurseries (7*000 trout per year); 22 years of raising and stocking quail and pheasants; 22 years of hosting the Sportsman's Night Out at Laurel High School; Participation in creating an Educational Stewardship Forest Project on the Laurel Campus; and countless hours of volunteer participation in the Annual Ducky Derby for the American Cancer Society* The PA Cleanways Road Cleanups* the annual clean up the Coachman's Lake* and additional community conservation projects when requested.
Under the leadership of Miles* the Laurel Conservation Club has received numerous awards at the county* state and national level. These include: the 1987 PA Fish and Boat Commission Outstanding Achievement Award; the 1989 PA Fish and Boat Commission Conservation Service Award; the 1990* ’91 and ’96 PA State Association of Township Supervisors Milton W. Delancey Award; the 1990 PA Wildlife Federation Conservation "Youth Group of the Year"; the 1991 PA Federation of Sportsman's Clubs Conservation Leadership Award; the 1991 PA Game Commission Recognition of Excellence; the 2001 Lawrence County Conservation District Organization of the Year Award; the PA Cleanways Outstanding Group Effort Award; the 2004-05 Trout Unlimited Certificate of Appreciation; and Three Conservation Club members have been recognized as "Youth Conservationists of the Year" by the PA Wildlife Federation.
As the Advisor for the Laurel Conservation Club* Mr. Miles has received the following awards: the 1990 Lawrence County Conservation District Teacher of the Year; the 1993 Lawrence County Historical Society Hall of Fame Inductee for Outdoor Sports; PA Fish and Boat Commission NW Division Cooperative Nursery Manager of the Year; 1995 Three Rivers Environmental Award Finalist; the 2003 PA Outdoor Writers Association Youth Mentor of the Year; Lifetime Honorary Member of the Coachmen Club; 2007 Laurel Foundation Sports Hall of Fame Inductee; 2007 Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year; the 2007 "Bob Miles Conservation Award" was established at Laurel High School to honor one outstanding conservation club graduating senior member each year; and the 2007 Field and Stream "Hero of Conservation" Award.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Outdoor Achievement Award for Conservation is presented annually to an individual or organization in recognition of their demonstrated commitment to protecting and improving our outdoor resources and animal habitats.
Maurice “Reese” Umbenhauer Receives Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Humanitarian Award
Maurice “Reese” Umbenhauer* Schuylkill Haven* PA* has received the 2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Humanitarian Award for his continuing work in promoting conservation efforts* youth outdoor education* and hunting and fishing organizations.
In 1980* Umbenhauer and a group of concerned sportsmen formed the Stoyer’s Dam Committee to address the dam’s deteriorating condition. With Umbenhauer serving as co-chairman* the committee successfully involved the community in fundraisers* and other projects until enough money and materials were obtained to repair the dam breast and the dam dredged* and build three silt catch basins where the creek flows into the dam.
An offshoot of the Stoyer’s Dam project was the establishment of a cooperative trout hatchery which supplied fish for stocking the dam and nearby trout waters. Dredging the dam also insured the continuation of the Stoyer’s Dam Trout Fishing Rodeo held for children up to age 15. Umbenhauer served as chairman of the Trout Rodeo.
Umbenhauer has been a member of the Hawk Mountain Boy Scout Council’s Cub Scout day camp staff where he was in charge of the BB gun shooting range and he has taught Hunter-Trapper Education for more than 30 years* specializing in teaching trapping techniques and ethics.
Locally* Umbenhauer is a trustee of the East End Gun Club* an officer in the Schuylkill Haven Fish and Game Protective Association and a member of the Roedersville Game and Fish Association. He is also a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation; Delaware River Shad Fishermen’s Association; the National Rifle Association; National Parks and Conservation Association; Pheasants Forever; and the World Wildlife fund.
While representing the Schuylkill Haven Fish and Game Protective Association as club delegate to the Schuylkill County Sportsmen’s Association he was elected its vice-president and served as the Association’s President for more than 20 years.
Under his leadership* the Association grew to 48 clubs; restarted the Norm Thornburg Youth Conservation Camp* a three day overnight camp that has had 500 girls and boys take part in its program; begun the Schuylkill County Youth Field Day for children 10 to 15; contributed to the Wildlands Conservancy’s Wildlands Preservation Fund; Youth Hunter Education Challenge; Women in the Outdoors; the Nature-Link program; browse cutting projects and the growing of switchgrass.
In addition to serving the county’s sportsmen* he has served the state’s sportsmen as both the Vice-president and President of the Southeast Division of the PA Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs and as the 2nd Vice-president and 1st Vice-president of the PA Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Outdoor Humanitarian Award is presented annually to an individual or organization in recognition of their demonstrated commitment to using outdoors sports and events to benefit others.
Tom Fegely Receives Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Outdoor Youth Mentor Award
Tom Fegely of Walnutport* PA* has received the 2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Youth Mentor Award for his efforts in promoting the outdoors and outdoor sports to young people.
Fegely has spent his adult life working on outdoor related projects aimed at young people– including a half dozen years of volunteer work in the 1970’s developing a weekend outdoor education program through the East Penn Schools that benefited more than 125 kids by helping to developing youth education study areas in the East Penn Elementary Schools.
That was followed by writing 10 youth books--five on nature* one on organic gardening* one on recycling* and three on deer and turkey hunting. Four of the childrens' books received awards by the National Science Teachers Association.
On his television show* Call of the Outdoors* broadcast on WGAL-TV in Lancaster* Fegely included youth-oriented programming on a regular basis with focus on young people of at least 15-20 percent of the 350 shows aired from 1979-1986.
In 1984* Fegely received the Distinguished Service Award from Lock Haven University for his public-service work in promoting the outdoors to young people. In 1985* Fegely received the Distinguished Service Award for youth and adult conservation education work from Lock Haven University Alumni Association.
In 1995* Fegely was honored with the Wildlands Conservancy Award of Distinction for "taking the high road and urging legions to follow* appreciate and preserve."
And* in 2002* Fegely and wife Betty Lou received the first Pennsylvania Outdoor Ambassador Award from Pennsylvania DCNR* Pennsylvania Game Commission* Dept. of Community and Economic Development and Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Outdoor Youth Mentor Award is presented annually to an individual or organization in recognition of their demonstrated commitment to using their knowledge of the outdoors and outdoor sports to educate and help young people.
Super Tuesday at Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Means Extended Hours and Added Entertainment
HARRISBURG—Tuesday* February 5th will be “Super Tuesday” for attendees at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Chevrolet* with extended hours and added special entertainment including a live concert by Roses Wild—a Sports Show first.
Guests to the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show on Tuesday* February 5 will enjoy a full day of entertainment including: trick-shooting archer* Randy Oitker who will attempt a world-record of five arrows hitting five targets with one shot; legendary bowhunter Chuck Adams; deer-butchering demonstrations by Chef Albert Wutsch; and Dog Training demonstrations by Lion Country Supply. Plus* the Show will also be expanded to stay open one hour later and include a chance to sample wild game dishes at “A Taste of the Great Outdoors” and enjoy a free live concert by rising country sister act* Roses Wild.
“A Taste of the Great Outdoors” sponsored by Limestone Springs Trout Farm
For the past seven years “A Taste of the Great Outdoors” has been one of the most popular events at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show. It’s a perfect Sports Show combination--delicious free food and expert cooking advice.
On Tuesday* February 5* at 5 PM* students from the culinary school at Harrisburg Area Community College will present a variety of delectable game and fish recipes in the Small Arena to the hundreds of attendees who can’t wait to sample the unique game recipes and learn new cooking techniques from cooking professionals. This year’s offerings will include entrees made with moose* wild boar* alligator* venison* pheasant* and trout.
Roses Wild Concert
Roses Wild has been called the freshest voices in country music today* and you can see them live on stage at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show* February 5 & 8 at 6 PM in the Small Arena.
The sister act of Chris and Liz Costanzo will perform a set of original country songs written by some of the top* award-winning songwriters in country music today.
The Costanzos live on a 70-acre farm in Tioga County* Pennsylvania and should feel right at home at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.
“We’re just very outdoorsy*” says Chris. “We’ve hunted and fished with our dad all our lives. In the 4-H* we shot skeet and clay pigeons—and we are good at it. People called us ‘Annie Oakley and Calamity Jane.’”
For more information go to http://www.roseswild.com.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is the largest consumer event of its kind in North America. Attracting outdoor sports enthusiasts from Pennsylvania* Maryland* Virginia* West Virginia* Delaware* New Jersey* New York and Washington DC to view hunting and fishing products* plan outdoor sport and camping vacations* shop for fishing boats* RVs* SUVs* motorcycles and ATVs* and participate in a wide range of sport-related contests and family entertainment offerings.
For more Show information* or to purchase online tickets* visit www.easternsportshow.com.
Learn to Hunt and Trap Safely at The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show
HARRISBURG—A new Hunter-Trapper Education Class at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Chevrolet (February 2-10* State Farm Show Complex)* will help teach first-time hunters safe-hunting practices.
This mandatory class for all first-time Pennsylvania hunting or trapper license buyers (regardless of age)* conducted by the Pennsylvania Game Commission* will take place on February 10 from 9:00AM to 3:30PM in the State Complex Farm Show Building in Rooms B* C* D and E with access through the McClay Street entrance.
According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission* the program is designed to produce safe* responsible and knowledgeable hunters and trappers. The program provides instruction in basic techniques plus a host of hunting* trapping and outdoor skills all designed to enhance a new participant’s knowledge and enjoyment of wildlife and our hunting and trapping heritage.
This class will be a combination of home study and hands-on skills activities such as: handling firearms* matching ammunition to firearms* as well as loading* unloading and clearing firearms. Students must complete the home study portions of the course prior to attending the hands-on skills training at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.
There is no additional fee for this course* however* pre-registration is required and a $1.50 charge will be assessed for the shipping costs of hunter-trapper education manuals.
Register by calling 717-787-7015 (Monday-Friday* 8AM-4PM). Registration will end February 1* 2008.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is the largest consumer event of its kind in North America. Attracting outdoor sports enthusiasts from Pennsylvania* Maryland* Virginia* West Virginia* Delaware* New Jersey* New York and Washington DC to view hunting and fishing products* plan outdoor sport and camping vacations* shop for fishing boats* RVs* SUVs* motorcycles and ATVs* and participate in a wide range of sport-related contests and family entertainment offerings.
For more Show information* or to purchase online tickets* visit www.easternsportshow.com.
HARRISBURG—Officials of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show announced today that Chevrolet will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.
“We are very pleased to have one of America’s largest and most respected companies as the presenting sponsor of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show. Chevrolet has had a long* mutually beneficial relationship with the Show at the local level and we are excited they chose to take that relationship to a higher level. It is a great match…hunting* fishing and Chevrolet*” said Ed Several* Show Manager.
Chevrolet’s involvement with the 2008 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show goes beyond Show sponsorship. They are also involved in a “Heroes of Green” contest that will reward 10 winners for their efforts to conserve natural resources and improve the environment. Each winner will receive $100 in Sports Show Spending Cash.
“We are excited to be involved in these great programs* and to be the Official Truck of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor show. It provides us a wonderful opportunity to expose consumers to a full line of Chevrolet vehicles that represent their enthusiasm for sports* active lifestyles and genuine reliability*” said John Konkel* Chevrolet’s regional divisional marketing manager in the Northeast Region.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is the largest consumer event of its kind in North America. Attracting outdoor sports enthusiasts from Pennsylvania* Maryland* Virginia* West Virginia* Delaware* New Jersey* New York and Washington DC to view hunting and fishing products* plan outdoor sport and camping vacations* shop for fishing boats* RVs* SUVs* motorcycles and ATVs* and participate in a wide range of sport-related contests and family entertainment offerings.
For more Show information* or to purchase online tickets* visit www.easternsportshow.com.
An Insider’s Top Ten Ways to Save Time and Money at The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show
HARRISBURG* PA—If you’re planning a visit to the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Chevrolet (Feb. 2-10)* here are some valuable ways you can streamline your day and save a few bucks.
Buy Your Tickets Online at www.easternsportshow.com: Not only will you receive a discount on each ticket versus the “at-Show” cost* you’ll also save time by not having to wait in long lines to get into the show. E-Ticket holders use special e-ticket lines that speed them into the show. Plus* On-line ticket purchases include a one-year subscription to your choice of either Field and Stream or Outdoor Life magazines.
Take Advantage of the New* Multi-Generational Ticket: The new Multi-Generation ticket is only $20 and includes admission to any day of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show for one senior (age 60 and above)* one regular adult and one child (age 12 or under)-- $6 below the cost of three separate tickets. All three must attend on the same day.
Buy a Two-Day Ticket: If you’re planning to attend the Show twice* buy a Two-Day ticket and save $1.50 on two E-Tickets and $2.00 off two tickets bought at the Show.
FREE Parking and Discount Tickets at Bass Pro Shops: Park FREE at Bass Pro Shops at the Harrisburg Mall and save $5.00 on parking. Then* buy your ticket at Bass Pro Shops* and save $1.50 off the “at-Show” ticket cost. A FREE shuttle bus will drop you off at the Show entrance and then return you to your car when you leave the Show.
Use The FREE Coupon Book: Nothing says savings like coupons and at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show you’ll get an entire book of coupons* FREE.
Sample “A Taste of the Great Outdoors”: On Tuesday* February 5 at 5pm* enjoy a FREE sample at “A Taste of the Great Outdoors.” Students from the culinary school at Harrisburg Area Community College will present FREE samples of a variety of delectable game and fish recipes in the Small Arena.
Use New Color-Coded Directional Signs: Navigating the Show will be easier and faster with our new color-coded directional signs located throughout the Farm Show Complex. A copy of the map is available at www.easternsportshow.com.
Use the New Purchase Pick-Up Area: The special bulk purchase pick-up area makes it easier than ever to get your large purchases to your car. If you buy something big or heavy the bulk storage and pick-up area will store it in a secure location until you’re ready to pick it up.
Try Before You Buy Areas: Don’t waste time and money buying a rod and reel or bow that you may have to return later because it just wasn’t right for you. Use the “Try-Before-You-Buy” areas located in the Fishing and Archery Halls to test equipment and find the one that’s best for you.
Take Advantage of “Show Specials”: You’ll find bargains galore at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is the largest consumer event of its kind in North America. Attracting outdoor sports enthusiasts from Pennsylvania* Maryland* Virginia* West Virginia* Delaware* New Jersey* New York and Washington DC to view hunting and fishing products* plan outdoor sport and camping vacations* shop for fishing boats* RVs* SUVs* motorcycles and ATVs* and participate in a wide range of sport-related contests and family entertainment offerings.
For more Show information* or to purchase online tickets* visit www.easternsportshow.com
See New-Products and How-To Demonstrations at The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Seminars
HARRISBURG—Seminars by top hunting and fishing experts is a hallmark of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show (Feb. 2-10) presented by Chevrolet and this year’s lineup of seminar speakers is no exception.
Chuck Adams: There is no bigger name in the bowhunting world than Chuck Adams. For each day of The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show two lucky contest winners will have one-on-one bowhunting clinics with Chuck Adams. Entering the contest is easy. Go to easternsportshow.com* click on the Chuck Adams contest box and fill out the entry form.
Even if you don’t win the contest you can still learn from the master. All Show attendees are invited to watch* listen and learn from the legend himself at these twice-daily clinics.
Bass Pro Shops Stage: In addition to Chuck Adams* a series of multi-daily new-products and how-to demonstrations will take place on The Bass Pro Shops Stage located in booth #685 in the North Hall. The stage will be staffed by manufacturer representatives and experts* demonstrating the newest products and offering great advice.
Speakers include:
Bob Foulkrod: Known as one of America's most respected bowhunting authorities* Bob Foulkrod was inducted into the International Archery Hall of Fame in 1993. Aside from being an accomplished big-game guide* he also runs the country's top bowhunting school.
Allen Treadwell: At 24* Allen Treadwell is one of the world's most accomplished competition shooters and waterfowl hunters. A member of the U.S. National Skeet Shooting Team* he has set several records and currently holds a number of shooting titles.
Walter Parrott: One of the greatest turkey callers ever - the only person to win every major turkey calling championship in the U.S. To date* Walter has captured 5 NWTF Grand National Championships* 5 World titles and 14 U.S. Open titles* among others.
Other hunting stage speakers to include: Frank Smith* Charlie Culbertson* Dan Thumma* Rod Bates.
Bass Pro Shops Hawg Tank: Filled with hungry large mouth bass* the Bass Pro Shops Hawg Tank will be the spot to watch as local and national fishing experts demonstrate the latest in fishing tackle as well as the most popular and productive ways to land that lunker the next time you set out on the water. Hawg Tank speakers include:
Jason Quinn: Representing the "new breed" of professional bass fisherman* Jason Quinn brings excitement to every event he fishes. His career highlights include three Bassmaster Classics and eight top-ten major tournament finishes.
Matt Reed: Matt Reed’s fishing method is flipping deep vegetation – sight fishing. His career highlights include seven years fishing Bassmaster Tour and two times fishing in the Bassmaster Classic.
Other Fishing speakers will include: Rod Bates* Darryl Gesford* Ken Freeman* Mark Snyder* Buddy Long.
Albert Wutsch--The Art of Backyard Butchering: Albert Wutsch will share his butchering skills during daily live deer butchering sessions. Sessions will include: fabricating one side of a hanging carcass; breaking down carcasses into sub primal cuts; fabricating cuts into steaks* roasts* stir fry* butterfly and other cuts. Wutsch’s presentations were some of the most popular seminars at last year’s show.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is the largest consumer event of its kind in North America. Attracting outdoor sports enthusiasts from Pennsylvania* Maryland* Virginia* West Virginia* Delaware* New Jersey* New York and Washington DC to view hunting and fishing products* plan outdoor sport and camping vacations* shop for fishing boats* RVs* SUVs* motorcycles and ATVs* and participate in a wide range of sport-related contests and family entertainment offerings.
Take the Kids and Pass on the Tradition at The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show
HARRISBURG* PA--The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Chevrolet (February 2-10* 2008)* is about passing on the tradition of hunting and fishing to the next generation. So bring the kids and pass on the tradition to young girl or boy in your life.
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show* held annually at the State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg* is a great place to teach kids about outdoor sports. They’ll see the latest in hunting and fishing equipment and learn from the best at world-class seminars. The Show is also a place for fun and hands-on competition for kids. And* it won’t cost you a fortune--admission for kids 6-12 is just $4.50 online and $5.00 at the door and kids under 6 are FREE!
Take Advantage of the New* Multi-Generational Ticket. The new Multi-Generation ticket is only $20 and includes admission to any day of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show for one senior (age 62 and above)* one regular adult and one child (age 6 to 12)-- $6 below the cost of three separate tickets.
Special Attractions Provide Day-Long Entertainment For the Whole Family. Special attractions are a big part of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show. The 2008 Show features:
Trick-Shot Archer Randy Oitker. Last year Randy Oitker thrilled and amazed crowds while making archery history by shooting four arrows and hitting four individual targets at a distance of 41 feet with one shot. This year* Randy Oitker will attempt to break his own world record by shooting five arrows with one shot and hitting five individual targets. Oitker’s performs many of his favorite tricks lying on his back and holding his bow like a crossbow while using lifesavers as targets.
Chuck Adams. Young Bowhunters can learn from the legend* Chuck Adams* during twice-daily* bowhunting clinics. All Show attendees are invited to watch* listen and learn from the legend himself at these one-of-a-kind clinics.
Bass Pro Shops Stage. Teach youth about the latest in equipment and techniques during a series of multi-daily new-products and how-to demonstrations on The Bass Pro Shops Stage located in booth #685 in the North Hall. The stage is staffed by manufacturer representatives and experts* demonstrating the newest products and offering great advice.
Bass Pro Shops Hawg Tank. This giant tank is filled with hungry large mouth bass and is used by local and national fishing experts to demonstrate the latest in fishing tackle as well as the most popular and productive ways to land that big one.
Youth Contests Teach Sportsmanship and Hone Skills. If your kids like to compete* the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show has a variety of contests from which to choose. The very popular Turkey* Goose and Duck Calling Contests will once again have Youth Divisions. The Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its Junior Division Fly Tying Championship as part of the Pennsylvania Fly Tying Championships.
Capital City BASSMASTER Casting Kids Contest Located just off the Main/Outfitters Hall Next to Chevy Truck Display. This regional qualifier of a national fishing competition teaches children ages 7-14 the basics of fishing and environmental concern. All competitors receive a certificate of competition and a copy of BASSMASTER Casting Kids Magazine. Participants are divided into two age groups: 7-10 and 11-14. Each kid earns points by casting* pitching and flipping a hook-less lure to the center of the official target. Everyone gets two practice shots and two official shots* of which the highest is recorded. The winner of each event in each age group will receive a rod and reel from Zebco and a medallion. Contact: Bob Herman 717-234-4444* email: rherman@sutliff.com <mailto:rherman@sutliff.com> .
Sunday* Feb. 3rd
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Casting for Kids
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Celebrity Cast Off
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Casting for kids
Sunday* Feb 10th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Casting for Kids
You must register or sign up at the show prior to each event. Adult must be present to sign consent form. Every participating child will receive a prize pack.
A new Airsoft Booth Teaches Kids to Shoot Properly and Safely. Airsoft* sponsored by Ducks Unlimited* is a new* safe way to teach kids the safe way to handle a firearm and to shoot properly. The air guns use rubber BB’s that are safe for all ages and every child get a special prize for participating.
A new Hunter-Trapper Education Class at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Chevy (Feb. 2-10) will help teach first-time hunters safe-hunting practices. This mandatory class for all first-time Pennsylvania hunting or trapper license buyers (regardless of age)* conducted by the Pennsylvania Game Commission* will take place on February 10 from 9AM-3:30PM in the Farm Show Building in Rooms B* C* D and E with access through the McClay Street entrance.
This class will be a combination of home study and hands-on skills activities such as: handling firearms* matching ammunition to firearms* as well as loading* unloading and clearing firearms.
Students must complete the home study portions of the course prior to attending the hands-on skills training at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.
There is no additional fee for this course* however* pre-registration is required and a $1.50 charge will be assessed for the shipping costs of hunter-trapper education manuals.
Register by calling 717-787-7015 (Monday-Friday* 8AM-4PM). Registration will end February 1* 2008.
For more Show information* or to purchase online tickets* visit www.easternsportshow.com.
Chevy is the Official Truck; Yamaha is the Official ATV and Dick’s Sporting Goods is the official Casting Stream Sponsor of the 2008 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show.
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