February 1-3, 2008
BIG BUCK CONTEST —$500 Grand Prize…Sponsored by Michigan Chapters of Safari Club International
Register now for the Big Buck Contest. Call (800) 316-9928
Rules and Regulations
1. All participants entering antlers will recieve a free 3 day pass to the Michigan Hunting and Fishing Expo
2. Deer must have been legally taken between Sept. 22, 2007 and Jan. 1, 2008
3. If antlers are not a finished mount the skull cap must be clean
4. All antlers must be presented at registration at the Birch Run Expo Center from 11 am until 9 pm Friday, Feb. 1st.
Call (800) 316-9928 or email Mike.shopro@yahoo.com for more details.
WILD GAME DINNER SATURDAY NIGHT!!! PREPARED BY CHEF DIXIE DAVE
Call The Old Dixie Inn for more details and to reserve your spot at the Wild Game Dinner. (989) 624-9349
This dinner will benefit the "Helping Hands Project" which assists with the needy and elderly. Venison, Wild Boar, elk, Pheasent, Chicken with Creamy Basil Sauce, Oven roasted pork with all the Fixings! ONLY $25
Seminar Schedule
- Friday, February 1st
2pm
Bob DuCharme
Great Lakes Region QDMA Regional Director
QDM the Future of Deer Hunting
4pm
Todd AlofsQUACKER ATTACKER
General Waterfowl Hunting Seminar
6pm
Jim Miller National
Wild Turkey Federation, Flint River Chapter
Hunting with Turkey Decoys
- Saturday, February 2nd
10am
Nick Bach
National Wild Turkey Federation, Flint River Chapter
Calling Wild Turkeys
12pm
Todd Alofs
QUACKER ATTACKER
Duck Hunting Tactics
2pm
Larry Wallace National
Wild Turkey Federation, Flint River Chapter
Hands on: “Building a Bird House”
4pm
Bob DuCharme
Great Lakes Region QDMA Regional Director
QDM the Future of Deer Hunting
6pm
Kyle Randall Wilderness Journal TV ProgramHow to Choose the Right Outfitter
- Sunday, February 3rd
10am
Bob DuCharme Great Lakes Region QDMA Regional DirectorQDM the Future of Deer Hunting 12pm
Brian Smith
National Wild Turkey Federation, Flint River Chapter
Turkey Seminar 2pm
Todd Alofs
QUACKER ATTACKER
Late Season Goose Hunting Tactics
Show your Military or Union ID and get $2 off your admission ticket!
The Birch Run Expo Center
Get a sales jump on the hunting season and join us at the Hunting Expo. The Hunting Show is one of the most popular events at the Birch Run Expo Center! The Expo Center is located at exit 136 off I-75. This is the 2nd busiest exit off I-75, the first being the exit for Disney World in Orlando, Florida. More than 5 million people live within a 70 mile radius. Hunters from Saginaw, Flint, Detroit and all over Eastern Michigan will find easy access to the safe and conveniently located Birch Run Expo Center. In addition to our large advertsing budget which includes, Print, Billboards, TV and Radio, the Citadel Marketing Group is a media sponsor and will be providing over $100,000 of radio advertising on there 6 Tri-City/Flint Stations. WKQZ, WLLZ, WHNN, WIOG, WFBE, and WTRX.
Dates and times for the Hunting and Fishing Expo:
Friday, February 1, 2008 - 1pm to 9pm
Saturday, February 2, 2008 - 9am to 7pm
Sunday, February 3, 2008 - 9am to 4pm
Move in is Thursday, January 31st from 8am to 8pm and Friday, February 1st from 8am to noon.
Make your decision today, to be part of this great event! Booths are 10' x 10' and include pipe and drape and a skirted table and 2 chairs. Electricity is available prior to set-up for $45.00. If you wait until set-up the cost is $75.00. To reserve space, call 1-800-316-9928.
Application and Contract for Exhibit Space (Adobe PDF)
Recommended Hotels
1. Holiday Inn Express $69.99 per night *Great Rate –Conveniently Located Exit 136 off I-75(989) 624-9300
2. Baymont Inns and Suites $59.99 per night *Best Rate Exit 144B off I-75 (8 miles North of Birch Run) (989) 777-3000
3. Super 8 Motel $67.88 per night. (10% discount for show vendors) 9235 E. Birch Run Rd. (989) 624-4440…Right next to: The EXIT RESTURANT…Open 24 hours…$7.99 all you can eat weekend breakfast buffet!
MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM YOU’RE WITH THE MICHIGAN HUNTING AND FISHING EXPO. THIS IS A SPECIAL RATE EXCLUSIVE TO OUR VENDORS, PARTICIPANTS AND ATTENDEES!!!
