Is anyone from AR planning on going to the Bass Pro Fall Hunting Classic in Springfield,Mo. next week-end? I plan on going and would enjoy meeting any members that might be going.

Hawkeye47

I stopped in at the Bass Pro Hunting Classic in Atlanta. What a mistake!! I could not get out of there fast enough. It was packed slam full. The worst part was about 75% of the people there looked like they had no idea about hunting, much less spent a day in the field. More about tourism and shoping, not getting ready for hunting season.

GA DEER
HUNTER

The Fall Classic in Springfield is a really great time to buy at that store. They have great sales on camo clothes and always have some of their guns marked down at least $100.
If you like the seminars that the pros. put on
you can learn a lot if you are just getting started in Bowhunting or Black Powder shooting.

Hawkeye47

I always enjoyed the one at Concord Mills just Northeast of Charlotte. Lots more of us "Good Ole Boys" showing up there than what GA experienced in Atlanta.

Too far away right now to go to it though. But I might just ride up to the Cincinnati store and see what's happening.

Got to meet Mr. Chuck Buck(Buck Knives) in Charlotte and tell him how much I've enjoyed abusing his family's knives over the years. He even offered to re-sharpen the one I was carrying, but it was fine. Good steel that takes awhile to get really sharp, but once you do it holds it well.

Met some Thompson/Center folks when their new In-Line came out and got to see it early on. Nice design that is being copied by a lot of folks today.

Leupold had a nice display and I got to talk to them about their Illuminated Scopes. Though I'll continue to buy their products, their Marketing folks gave the impression they were way too important to be doing a Show. Obviously needed some time in the Un-Employment Line to get their attitudes adjusted.

Good events that I enjoyed.

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Originally posted by Hawkeye47:
Is anyone from AR planning on going to the Bass Pro Fall Hunting Classic in Springfield,Mo. next week-end? I plan on going and would enjoy meeting any members that might be going.

Hawkeye47

The army aviator is planning to go down.I have found it is best to go early {like 7AM if you want to shop, then you avoid some of the problems of the GA deer Hunter } After shopping you have time for some of the experts classes. If I go on Sat I must be back for a social function at 4PM.

When do you plan on going?

ElCaballero,

I'll be at the Classic on Saturday morning and probably again later in the next week if I can get away. I would like very much to meet you.

ArmyAviator,

I will keep an eye open for you in the gun section Saturday morning.

Hawkeye47

I'll prolly go to the one in Orlando on Aug 26th-27th...

Here's an exerpt from their website.

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August 20, 2005 - August 28, 2005
2005 Fall Hunting Classic
Greatest Hunting Show and Sale Of The Year. Scheduled dates Aug 20 - 28. Check store for special opening hours. Some of the events this year will include the Ducks Unlimited State Calling Contest, Guides & Outfitters from the U.S., Canada & South America, Wheelin Sportsman Weekend, Women in Outdoors Weekend, Hunters Safety Classes, Florida Wildlife Management Area Hunting Information, RedHead Pro Staff appearances, special guest Sat. 10am Aug 28 Professional Hunter Bill Jordan, King Of Bucks Tour Aug 26 - 28 exhibits and more. Come check out our display of Artic Cat ATV's and accessories. For more details contact our Hunting Dept.for times and dates of all events or visit our web site for schedules by Aug 8.

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