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SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
NEWS RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release: May 7, 2008
Media Contact: State Fair – Candi Hettinger 605-353-7340
Media Contact: State Fair – Candi Hettinger 605-353-7340
Game, Fish and Parks – Chuck Schlueter 605-773-3904
Outdoor Enthusiasts Will Find Plenty to Do at SD Outdoor Expo
HURON, S.D.— The SD Outdoor Expo is a perfect place for those looking to brush up on their hunting and fishing skills or learn new outdoor skills.
Archery experts from Scheels, 4-H Shooting Sports and K & B Archery will be on hand to give tips, tricks and pointers for those experienced and not so experienced archers.
Shooters can try their hand at the Cowboy Fast Draw put on by the Dakota Territory Rangers. They can also experience muzzleloading and period camps from the 1770-1840 periods. Another activity for hunters is tree stand safety by SD Bowhunters, Inc. All types of hunters will have the opportunity to climb into some tree stands to compare features and learn proper safety. Hunters can have fun, while honing their shooting skills with the LaserShot shooting simulators that both Pheasants Forever and Game, Fish and Parks will have on hand. And if that’s not enough, shooters can also head out to the Huron Gun Club for shotgun shooting.
Need a little help training your dog in the field? The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association will provide versatile hunting dog demonstrations throughout the weekend. And for the retriever lovers, Luttrell Kennels will present both basic and advanced retriever training demos.
For outdoor enthusiasts more interested in water sports, they can try kayaking and canoeing in a man-made pond on the fairgrounds. Anglers can test the strength of different knots on a machine provided by the SD BASS Federation.
Current hunters and anglers looking to learn a new skill or activity will have plenty to choose from such as Dutch oven cooking, geocaching, birding, and outdoor games.
The SD Outdoor Expo is also the perfect opportunity to introduce a young person to the world of the outdoors. Bring along kids, grandkids or neighbor kids and help the next generation develop a love of the outdoors that will last a lifetime.
Major sponsors of the Outdoor Expo are: Wildlife Protection Inc, The Weatherby Foundation, Spader’s RV Center, S.D. Parks & Wildlife Foundation, S.D. Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Scheels and S.D. B.A.S.S Federation.
The SD Outdoor Expo is FREE to all attendees. Anyone who is currently involved in the outdoors or would like to learn more is invited to attend the first S.D. Outdoor Expo, May 17-18. Hours of the event are: Saturday, May 17, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sunday, May 18, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. It is sure to be a great experience, no matter what your outdoor skill level may be. For more information, please call the S.D. State Fair office at (605) 353-7340 or log onto www.sdoutdoorexpo.com.
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