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So for all you show experienced members: What would you suggest I bring to SCI? That's aside from an extra wallet just to carry enough cash for all the stuff I'll want to buy and an extra liver for.......well you know! Maps of the show, a bag to carry things in, a.....? Any preplanning you would suggest? Map out locations of booths you want to see, ect???? Thanks! Brett DRSS Life Member SCI Life Member NRA Life Member WSF Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick. And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too. May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep. May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip. -Seth Peterson | ||
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Brett, I would definitely consider bringing a camera for all the incredible taxidermy and artwork. SCI will give you a bag for all the brochures, show floor map, etc. Good walking shoes. Kathi kathi@wildtravel.net 708-425-3552 "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." | |||
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It's a big show. Make sure you plan on spending enough time. I usually take at least 2 days. First day to just get thru and see everything then the second day to go back and spend more time on interesting displays and see old friends. Also, we usually try to hit the show on Thurs and Friday. On the weekend, it gets pretty crowded. Have gun- Will travel The value of a trophy is computed directly in terms of personal investment in its acquisition. Robert Ruark | |||
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+1 for good shoes. Your cards (business, not credit). I like to have a few pens, a legal pad, a calculator, and my calendar all handy in my tote bag so I can make notes, perform calculations, plan travel, figure costs, etc. A list of who you need to see and their booth numbers, and a list of what you need/want to get done while you are there. Without a list and a plan, sensory overload can occur. Will J. Parks, III | |||
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+1 The taxidermy in the States is outstanding Seloushunter Nec Timor Nec Temeritas | |||
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You can rack up a lot of miles, so good shoes are a must. Print out a list of exhibitors on a "must see" list. I print out the Seminar schedule as well. Wednesday, I try and walk the entire show, making notes of places I want to come back to. One of our friends, a newbie, last year had only made a couple of isles in two or three hours. This place will overwhelm, so my advice is keep moving and plan on coming back by the booths you want to spend more time at. I usually take an energy drink packet or two as well as a energy bar and of course a 5 hour energy bottle as well. Since I am old, and attending the Show, means I miss my afternoon nappy, need additional means to boost the stamina.  We usually don't take a jacket to the show. It's a 15 second dash from the Hotel to the bus, then another dash from the bus to the Convention Center. They do have a coat check if you do bring along some outerwear. Show food is high priced, as all Shows are, and nothing to call home about. We usually eat a good breakfast, have just a snack at the Show. The popcorn and Lemonade are good. Relax, have fun and enjoy. There is really nothing else like this anywhere. Larry Sellers SCI Life Member | |||
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Definately take your camera, for all the taxidermy, and even some of the artwork which is incredible. The bag will fill up quickly and provide weeks of entertaining reading when you get home. I get just as much stuff for the wife to look thru as I do for myself. On Saturday, they will be giving away anything they don't want to storeor take back home. DVD heaven, for all the promo stuff. Make sure you empty it each night, as it will get heavy - do not stop at the Barnes or Hornady booth early, and then pack bullets all day!!!!! Voice of experience here.  It will be warm inside, so unless you like being hot with a jacket on, tough out the ride from the hotel in the bus and be comfortable at the show. A vest is the most I will wear. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Like mentioned before, bring your business cards and a pen or two, either for notes or to give to prospective outfitters. I have had some wonderful followup conversation emails after the shows when they return home, just from leaving a card. Be friendly - sometimes they really just want to visit, and learn about where you are from and what your interests and activities are. I have met just as many first-timer vendors as I have first time customers, and it is great to learn new stuff. Enjoy the show - maybe we'll meet Friday or Saturday. | |||
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I take a little differnt approach. Wednesday is the first and least crowded day. Most people do the let's walk it all, see what we like, then come back later in the show and talk to the vendors. I go with a list of who I need to talk to the most. I do that the first and second day. These people are the most accessable then. Later in the show it could be 10 bodies deep at their booths and any "quality time" is hard to come by. After I take care of business, then I have the rest of the time to walk around, meet new people and get new (different) information, plus make other plans. I learned in college, do your work first and you'll always have more time to play. | |||
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I think that's the plan. I'm going to map out double rifle and lion hunt boothes of interest to do some prospective tire kicking! Brett DRSS Life Member SCI Life Member NRA Life Member WSF Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick. And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too. May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep. May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip. -Seth Peterson | |||
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money Mike Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.  What I have learned on AR, since 2001: 1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken. 2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps. 3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges. 4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down. 5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine. 6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle. 7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions. 8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA. 9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not. 10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact. 11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores. 12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence. 13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances. | |||
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+1 I usually leave friday---only attend weds. & Thursday------so I get out of town before the crowds. Works for me. nothin sweeter than the smell of fresh blood on your hunting boots | |||
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Don't forget the seminars. They're on a schedule. You can catch up with old friends and talk to outfitters almost any time but the seminars are on a schedule. Lots of good stuff there. Check out the dinners. W is sold out, but the others might be good. And there's always Rum Bullions.......... Seminars link | |||
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All great advice. Leave the coat in the hotel, take business or personal info cards although many exhibitors have scanners now for the badges. Get off your feet every once and awhile and drink plenty of water. It is very dry in Reno. Your own water bottle is nice. Refill at the fountains not the $3.00 bottles they sell. The SCI briefcase is fine. Take pens and a highlighter and mark the vendors you want to see. A small bottle of hand sanitizer never hurts either! Have a great time! | |||
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I could have had a great down payment on a nice house for what I've spent on the Last 2 SCI conventions. but you can't take it with you and you should enjoy yourself. Be patient and do alot of research before making any major decisions. Especially in booking a hunt or firearm purchases. Put a order in for two Dakota Rifles at my first one in 2008. Nothing but problems and broken delivery date problems. don't know if they have their act together now that Remington purchased them, but just beware. Attend the seminars and definitely attend some that deal with booking a safari. I spent a little more booking with an established Safari firm and outfitter and went with Gracy Travel. Went this last August on a 14 day Plains Game hunt and had a perfect hunt with good trophy class animals taken and superb faciliies. No problem with luggage or transportation. All went smooth. This site is very helpful and will steer you in the right directions. Saving a couple thousand on a Safari is not worth the headaches or disapointments that looking for bargains could bring. Have fun and this is part of the experience. | |||
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I empty my laptop briefcase and take it with me. I use it to hold my cell phone, the list of vendors and the floor plan, a couple rolls of lifesaver or gum, camera, and a notepad and pen. The briefcase is a good way to hold the brochures you'll collect. Before you go out on the floor, review the vendor list, and mark out any "Must See" stops on the floorplan with a star. That reduces the wandering around looking for something. | |||
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You know it, but I'm just going to remind you....a BIGGER wallet....  Charl van Rooyen Owner Infinito Travel Group www.infinito-safaris.com charl@infinito-safaris.com Cell: +27 78 444 7661 Tel: +27 13 262 4077 Fax:+27 13 262 3845 Hereford Street 28A Groblersdal 0470 Limpopo R.S.A. "For the Infinite adventure" Plains Game Dangerous Game Bucket List Specialists Wing-Shooting In House Taxidermy Studio In House Dip and Pack Facility In House Shipping Service Non-Hunting Tours and Safaris Flight bookings "I promise every hunter visiting us our personal attention from the moment we meet you, until your trophies hang on your wall. Our all inclusive service chain means you work with one person (me) taking responsibility during the whole process. Affordable and reputable Hunting Safaris is our game! With a our all inclusive door to door service, who else do you want to have fun with?" South Africa Tanzania Uganda | |||
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I highly recommend the above approach. Even as a vendor I'm going to try and do all my pending business with people we represent the first day before all Hell breaks loose later. I have a list of these guys and their booth numbers in my portfolio and I'll start finding them as soon I get into the show. Brett, Bring a small notebook and a pen or two. Other than your CC and a litte cash I don't know why you'd need anything else just for the show. Your SCI bag and convention packet will have anything else you'll need. Mark MARK H. YOUNG MARK'S EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURES 7094 Oakleigh Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89110 Office 702-848-1693 Cell, Whats App, Signal 307-250-1156 PREFERRED E-mail markttc@msn.com Website: myexclusiveadventures.com Skype: markhyhunter Check us out on https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 | |||
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