Features at a Glance

New! Twiggy, the Water-skiing Squirrel!

The world’s only water-skiing squirrel, Twiggy will dazzle attendees of all ages! With appearances on the Tonight Show, Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, Good Morning America and in hit movies including Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy, Twiggy is sure to entertain you and your family. Wearing her custom lifejacket, Twiggy water-skis behind a radio-controlled boat that cruises around a custom-made heated pool.

NEW! Gills & Game Zone — Friday, 1/27–Sunday, 1/29!

See the latest gear, get expert advice and enjoy fishing & hunting-related activities.

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources

• "Laser Shot", Virtual Hunting Game—Test your skills while being guided through the proper technique by patient and knowledgeable KDFWR staff.  KDFWR requests a $2.00 donation per customer. Proceeds will support KDFWR Summer Conservation Camp Program. 

• FLW Boating Simulator—Experience the excitement of tournament fishing and a chance to feel what it's like piloting a Ranger boat accross open waters at high speeds. 

• 2012 Licenses and Elk Permits—Your one-stop shop for all the licenses you'll need including fishing, hunting, sportsmen's licenses and elk permits. 

• Meet Tim Farmer—Fans of the Kentucky Afield television show will have the opportunity to meet Tim Farmer at the show. Farmer hosts the popular outdoor program on Kentucky Educational Television (KET) for the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, and has been taking viewers “across the Commonwealth in search of outdoor adventure” for more than a decade. Tim will be on hand Saturday, from 2pm to 4pm, at the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s booth.

Gills & Game Zone Fishing & Hunting Seminar Series—Sponsored by Allstate

Get tips and advice from top pros at the Gills & Game Seminar Series sponsored by Allstate! FREE Berkley fishing gift for seminar attendees while quantities last.

Informative, entertaining daily sessions hosted by top national and local pros to help expand and enhance your fishing or hunting skills. 

Fishing & Hunting stages hosted by Kentucky Outdoors the Magazine.

Fishing Seminars

• Mark Menendez – (Bass Seminars) Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
• Bill Braswell & Dan Dannenmueller – (Crappie Seminars) Crappie Masters, 2012 Angler Team of the Year
• Capt. Paul Willett (Catfish Seminars) – Licensed captain focusing on the Ohio River’s Blue Cat fishery.
• Randall Gibson – (Striper Fishing) Former Kentucky Striper record holder and professional fishing guide.
• Stephen Headrick – (Smallmouth & Walleye Fishing) The Smallmouth Guru, owner of Punisher Lures.

• Tyrone Phillips - (Bass Seminars) FLW Series Angler

Hunting Seminars/Appearances

• Tim Herald – (Monster Whitetails) – Host of both THE ZONE (Sportsman Channel) and Nosler’s Magnum TV (Outdoor Channel), team member on Whitetail country (VS) and Hunt Masters (OC)
• Wilson Reynolds – (Duck & Turkey Calling Seminars) Primal instinct television show on VS. Network, 7-time World Champion Duck Caller
• Mike Hagan – (Predator & Turkey Hunting) Prostaffer for Bass Pro Shops and Poor Boys Outdoors television show
• Ed Morris – (Land Management/Food Plots) Quality Deer Management Association
• Dave Skinner– (Trail Cameras) – Trail Cam Tips and Tactics

Click here for seminar schedule

Bass Tubs of Oklahoma

Get a whole new perspective on fishing—from the viewpoint of the fish. This 50-foot long, 5,000 gallon aquarium is stocked with native Kentucky smallmouth and largemouth bass provided by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife. Enjoy a rare underwater view of fish reacting to and even striking diferent lures and baits during fishing and casting demonstration held throughout the show.

 Fred’s Shed Interactive Education Center 

Watch, learn and do! If you're a do-it-yourselfer or boat or RV owner interested in maintaining, repairing or upgrading your vessel or vehicle, head to Fred's Shed for practical, professional advice.

Wing-A-Thon Wing Eating Contest Returns!

Wing-A-Thon Wing Eating Contest –Win Polaris ATV, courtesy of Joe Hills

• Dupont-contest on Tuesday 12/27/11 @ 7pm
• Preston Highway-contest on Tuesday 1/3/12 @ 7pm
• Dixie Highway-contest on Tuesday 1/10/12 @ 7pm
• Jeffersonville-contest on Tuesday 1/17/12 @ 7pm
• Clarksville-contest on Tuesday 1/24/12 @ 7pm

• Semi-final/Finals on Saturday, 01/28/12 @ 4:00pm

Cornhole Tournament

Put your game to the test! Enter for fun, cash and other prizes. Sponsored by River's Edge Marina the double elimination tournament. All teams are guaranteed two games to 21; standard scoring, blind draw matches.

Entry fee:  $40 per team/or $20 per player before January 25th; $50 per team/or $25 per player January 25-28th Guaranteed $500 purse: First place $300  Second place $125  Third place, $75

Reserve space soon- 100 team limit!

Visit www.rivers-edge-marina.com for more information

Kids' Trout Pond—FREE for kids 12 and younger!

There's no limit to the fun! Catch-and-release fishing pond is a great way to introduce kids to the sport of fishing. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the moment when your little angler reels in a "big one".

FishingKids Book Giveaway: Kids who visit the Trout Pond will receive a free FishingKids book, while supplies last.

FishingKids encourages children to go outside and play through stories about the wonderful experiences and adventures that await them in the great outdoors. In the first action-packed book The Monster of White Bear Lake the story’s heroes, Spinner and Bobber, learn about the importance of friendship and teamwork.

FishingKids supports imaginative play that is wholesome, healthy and educational, through an integrated program of books, toys, games and more that energize children to enjoy the activities that their parents and grandparents grew up with.  To learn more about FishingKids visit www.FishingKids.com

 

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Kentucky Bowhunters Association Kids Archery Shooting Range

FREE activity open to children ages 7 to 16. Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, or improve your technique!

            Friday            5:00pm–8:00pm
            Saturday       11:00am–1:00pm, 2:00pm-4:00pm and 5:00pm–8:00pm
            Sunday         11:00am–1:00pm, 2:00pm-4:00pm