Don’t Miss the 2008
NRA Great American Hunters Tour
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dwight Schuh, Ray Eye, and Mike Hanback were incorrectly listed as speakers for the 2008 NRA Great American Hunters Tour in yesterday's news release. At this time, only Larry Weishuhn has committed to speak on the 2008 tour.
FAIRFAX, Va. - Late-season hunting opportunities may be drawing to a close around the country in the coming weeks, but the NRA Great American Hunters Tour is just heating up, with a dozen tour stops planned nationwide in 2008.
The event features 40 of North America’s most famous, highest-scoring whitetail mounts, including the legendary “Hole in the Horn” buck and Boone & Crockett’s No. 1 typical of all-time, the 213 6/8-inch Milo Hanson Buck.
“We have monster bucks in our Great American Whitetail Collection,” said Bob Davis, Manager of the NRA Hunter Services Department. “These are the kinds of bucks that get your heart racing and keep you up at night.”
After seeing those bruiser bucks, stick around to learn how to bag one of your own from Larry Weishuhn and other hunting experts who will be on hand at select shows this year.
Hunters will also have the opportunity to purchase NRA gear and swap stories and tactics with NRA staff at the event, as well as learn more about the issues that affect hunters’ rights - and what NRA is doing to protect them. From combating anti-hunting and red tape legislation to ensuring that hunters have places to hunt and ranges to practice on, NRA is at the forefront in the fight for hunters’ rights.
“NRA is the only group with the muscle to keep hunting alive,” said Kayne Robinson, Executive Director of NRA General Operations. “Hunters’ rights must be defended or they will be lost.”
To that end, NRA has developed a new Web site devoted to increasing awareness about issues that threaten hunting. Visit www.nrahuntersrights.org to learn more.
For more information on the NRA Great American Hunters Tour, or to book the tour for an outdoor show in your area, contact the NRA Hunter Services Department at 800-492-HUNT, send an email to membrey@nrahq.org, or visit www.nrahq.org/hunting/greatamerican.asp.
2008 NRA Great American Hunters Tour Show Dates and Locations
| Date |
Show |
Location |
| Jan 10-13 |
The Greater New York Sport Show* |
Meadowlands Expo Center
Secaucus, NJ |
| Jan 18-20 |
16th Annual Yankee Sportsman's Classic* |
Champlain Valley Expo
Essex, VT |
| Jan 25-27 |
Northeastern Sport Show |
New York State Fairgrounds
Syracuse, NY |
| Feb 2-10 |
Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show |
Farm Show Complex
Harrisburg, PA |
| Feb 15-17 |
21st Annual Western Virginia Sport Show |
Augusta Expoland
Fisherville, VA |
| Feb 15-17 |
Dodge Truck Northeast Fishing & Hunting Expo |
Connecticut Convention Center
Hartford, CT |
| Feb 22-24 |
Wisconsin Deer Classic & Hunting Expo |
Shopko Hall
Green Bay, WI |
| Feb 29-March 2 |
28th Annual Dixie Deer Classic |
North Carolina State Fairgrounds |
| Feb 29-March 2 |
Sport & Travel Expo* |
Bayfront Convention Center
Erie, PA |
| March 7-9 |
The Rochester Sportsmen's Show* |
Dome Center
Henrietta, NY |
| March 14-16 |
Traverse City Hunting & Fishing Expo |
Traverse County Civic Center
Traverse City, MI |
| August 8-10 |
Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show |
The Showplace
Richmond, VA |
*Great American Whitetail Collection to be displayed at the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Display: Must be 18 years old to enter.
