Hunting show don't waste your money

The sportsman show is good for getting to know some less known businesses, last year I went I got to know a lot of good smaller businesses. The sportsman show isn't much of a deal for firearms but for knives hatchets and small things like bipods, there are many good deals. Bronson and bronson had a sale their were they had knives for 2 for $20 with a great selection, the sportsman show is good just don't expect to get a steal on firearms its more for window shopping and seeing what's coming out soon.

Well I just finished my report from yesterdays visit to the Sportsman Show in the Who's going to the Sportsman show thread and is to much to type again. All said and done we had a blast. With all the negativity regarding the show and telling my kids about the "new upcoming show" that a bunch of people from the outdoor forums are going to put on I must say we are PUMPED. We will anxiously await the details and posters for the event. Also hoping for free parking or shuttles from our area, $5.00 admission may be to much for us ( there is 3 of us), every vender should be made to sell their goods for a minimum of 75% off, we also request a free lunch if the admission is over $5.00.Kids area with free activities and loot bags, ice cream and snacks. As an incentive free booth space and even I would consider putting in a booth to give away some "frigastats". Looking forward to coming to this fine event to see how fishing and hunting is properly promoted here in Ontario.

Not wanting to start a brawl here but with all the negative comments and show bashing my boys and I are awaiting your better, more fun, exciting and thrill filled show. Please make the details available ASAP so we can plan to attend.

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Not wanting to start a brawl here but with all the negative comments and show bashing my boys and I are awaiting your better, more fun, exciting and thrill filled show. Please make the details available ASAP so we can plan to attend.

outback

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Not being much of a fisherman (when opportunity presents itself only) my money, time, and vacation goes into the hunt, so for me. To make the drive to Toronto for the Sportsman show which is mainly focused on big ticket items and the boating/fishing industry, it's just not worth the drive anymore.

I did quite enjoy huntfest in Orangeville, but that has now folded and is only held in Edmonton under a different name.

We have a annual "sportsman show" here which the trappers attend, mnr, and other various hunting business' around the area and I get more out of that one then I did my last trip to the Southern one.

I don't know if it's just the fact that it's in the "big city" that the hunting portion has been on the decline, or perhaps the majority of people that go are just more interested in the other half, either way from my standpoint it's been on the decline.

I know my dad and brother hit up a few in the Ottawa area that MP has mentioned, I may have to venture out that way next time and see if they are worth the trek for myself.

Give me a heads up TR when ya may be going. I've been wanting to go to the Carp show for a few years but always other commitments at that time. Understand the distance factor for you but if all these lads down here can put on a better show I await the details and will support such a show. If you left now you could make it down for the DU Wildgame Dinner tonight I've got 2 spare tickets. Bought 2 tables and a buddy had to cancel this morning.

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Give me a heads up TR when ya may be going. I've been wanting to go to the Carp show for a few years but always other commitments at that time. Understand the distance factor for you but if all these lads down here can put on a better show I await the details and will support such a show. If you left now you could make it down for the DU Wildgame Dinner tonight I've got 2 spare tickets. Bought 2 tables and a buddy had to cancel this morning.

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That be great to meet up and check out the Carp show.

Thanks for the offer but I have to go to a kids bday party today, I'd rather go to DU Dinner lol

We have ours March 15th plenty of time for you to come up :)

When they replaced the hunting dogs with Frisbee chasers and it seems half the booths sell mystery salami and magical medical bracelets they lost me.

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That be great to meet up and check out the Carp show.

Thanks for the offer but I have to go to a kids bday party today, I'd rather go to DU Dinner lol

We have ours March 15th plenty of time for you to come up :)

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Should be going to Hornepayne for the march break. Going way back in to buddies camp. I think we are heading back 17th or 18th. Would love to check out your dinner but may have to see what the end plan is. Likely be coming out of the bush on the 16th, it's a group effort.

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When they replaced the hunting dogs with Frisbee chasers and it seems half the booths sell mystery salami and magical medical bracelets they lost me.

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I very much agree Terry, when the retriever trials disappeared it was a sad time for the show overall. Don't have a dog but watched with great interest to see the great bond between man and his best friend work in unison.

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niagara region has a decent one march break and entry fee was $5

I've a bit of an issue with some of these "shows". There full of dealers selling everything from vacations to boats,conveniently for them,all under one roof and they charge admission to get in. Isn't that sort of like Oshawa Center or The Eaton Center charging to go into their shopping malls?