Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV and XFINITY TV from Comcast will be teaming up with the Atlanta Braves for a second year in a row to host its pregame “Fields & Reels Outdoorsman Night” expo on Saturday, August 20th.

Kicking off hunting season, Willie Robertson, star of Outdoor Channel’s “Buck Commander Protected by Under Armour” and “Benelli Presents Duck Commander,” will headline the event with an appearance by former Braves player Ryan Klesko to celebrate the night with area hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. In partnership with XFINITY, the network will offer activities and prizes at a co-branded booth prior to the Braves vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks game at Turner Field.

Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced a limited edition hunting laser rangefinder to celebrate its partnership with Folds of Honor. With each purchase of the Patriot Edition, consumers have the ability to donate a $30 mail-in-rebate, or a portion of the rebate, to the Folds of Honor Foundation.

The Patriot Edition features the Bushnell Scout 1000 ARC, a super-compact laser rangefinder with 5x magnification that provides virtually instant readings from 5-1,000 yards with +/- one-yard accuracy. In addition to the mail-in-rebate, consumers also receive an exclusive Folds of Honor silicone SKINZTM, which not only provides an added layer of protection in the field, it helps improves grip and silence the device.

Founded by Major Dan Rooney in 2007, Folds of Honor provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the spouses and children of service members disabled or killed during U.S. military service. Major Rooney, a former F-16 pilot who served three tours in Iraq, founded Folds of Honor to ensure that families of fallen service members never have to endure alone. Since its inception, Folds of Honor has raised more than $9.8M for educational scholarships.

The Scout 1000 is equipped with the exclusive Angle Range Compensation (ARC) technology from Bushnell. With ARC, whether the target is uphill or downhill, the rangefinder accounts for the terrain angle and provides the user with the true distance to the target. With five modes of operation, the Scout 1000 provides accurate “shoots-like” yardage in Bow mode, bullet-drop/holdover data in Rifle mode, and a host of other options in BullsEye, Brush and Scan modes.

In addition to a rugged, rubber housing, the Scout 1000 also features the patented RainGuard HD lens coating. The permanent coating causes moisture from rain, snow, sleet and condensation to bead up and scatter less light, allowing the Scout 1000 to perform in less than ideal conditions.

The Patriot Edition is available for a suggested retail price of $299.99 and includes a Folds of Honor SKINZ, carrying case, battery and neck strap.

For more information about the Patriot Edition, visit the product page online. To learn more the Bushnell and Folds of Honor partnership, visit www.bushnell.com/honor.

Visit www.bushnell.com or call 1-800-423-3537 to learn more about Bushnell Outdoor Products.

Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell®, Tasco®, Serengeti®, Bollé®, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement®, Stoney Point®, Hoppe’s®, Butler Creek®, Cébé®, Uncle Mike’s®, Final Approach®, Simmons® and Millett® brand names. For information about any of these brands or products, please contact Bushnell Public Relations at (913) 752-6105.

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573-898-3422
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The Hunter’s Specialties® Pro Staff is on the road after wary predators in Operation Predator 8 from Hunter’s Specialties and Johnny Stewart Wildlife Calls.

Operation Predator 8 follows Hunter’s Specialties Pro Staff member and World Coyote Calling Champion Steve Criner in plenty of up-close “in your face” predator hunts. Fellow Pro Staff members Dieter Kaboth, Pat Muffler and Phillip Vanderpool also get in on the action with some exciting hunts of their own.

Operation Predator 8 features 2 hours worth of great hunts in Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and even Idaho. With 30 kills and 43 predators called to the gun, it provides a great balance of entertainment and education for predator hunters of all skill levels.

The Operation Predator 8 DVD sells for a suggested retail price of $12.99.

For more information about other Hunter’s Specialties products, log onto the Hunter’s Specialties website at www.hunterspec.com, write to 6000 Huntington Court NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, or call a Consumer Service Specialist at 319-395-0321.

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573-898-3422

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or write to:
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
or call Consumer Service at
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Champion® announces the third annual Range Contest. This promotion gives shooters a chance to win a fully-outfitted personal shooting range system worth more than $1,700—all with a 200-word online essay submission. Two additional prize packages are also up for grabs. Legendary exhibition shooter Tom Knapp will determine the finalists.

Contest Details
Shooters can enter the Champion Range Contest at www.ChampionBackyard.com. A compelling 200-word essay describing why they are the perfect contestant to receive a fully-outfitted shooting range system is all it takes to win. To submit essays and see the official rules, go to www.ChampionBackyard.com.

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Chronic Wasting Disease and Bovine Tuberculosis were not detected in more than 300 deer held illegally on an East Texas deer breeding facility, according to findings at the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.

The test results mean these deadly wildlife diseases have not been discovered in Texas deer, and enable several deer breeding facilities whose stock had co-mingled with the illegally held animals to resume normal operations.

“We are greatly relieved with the results from the disease testing,” said Carter Smith, executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. “We take disease issues very seriously because of the potential impacts to Texas’ natural resources, the public’s wildlife, and the multi-billion dollar hunting and deer breeding industries.”

While the lab results provide a positive conclusion to an extensive epidemiological investigation by state wildlife officials, they do not moderate the actions of a 77-year-old former deer breeder that led to the need for disease testing.

Billy Powell pleaded guilty on June 14 to the felony offense of smuggling at least 37 white-tailed deer, over a 3-year time span, from Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio into Texas in violation of state and federal laws. CWD has been documented in at least 10 counties in Illinois, posing a direct link for disease risk in Texas as a result of Powell’s illegal importation activities.

“It is regrettable that Mr. Powell forced the state to take this action in the first place,” said Smith. “After he repeatedly smuggled deer illegally into Texas and risked introducing devastating diseases into both wild deer herds and penned deer operations, thereby threatening the state with immense economic harm, the Department had no choice but to step in. Quite simply, the hundreds of thousands of deer hunters who go to the field annually in pursuit of wild game and the thousands of landowners who manage the state’s wildlife responsibly don’t deserve to have their enjoyment of wildlife jeopardized by someone who shows such little regard for the public’s resources.”

The implications from a CWD outbreak in Texas’ internationally recognized white-tailed deer population, both free-ranging and captive, would be significant. Deer hunting is an important cultural and recreational component of Texas lifestyle, pursued annually by more than 600,000 sportsmen, and has an economic impact to the state in excess of $2.2 billion a year, according to published reports. In addition, studies show deer breeding activities have an economic impact in Texas of about $650 million annually.

CWD was originally described in captive animals 35 years ago in Colorado. However, during the last five years, the fatal disease has been detected in free-ranging cervids in several surrounding states and Canada. In 2002, a year after Texas closed its borders to importation of deer due to disease risks, CWD was reported in free-ranging deer in South Dakota, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Illinois, and Utah.

Currently, 20 states and Canadian provinces are tagged as having documented CWD in their deer, elk or moose. The progression of the disease into new areas remains persistent. In 2005, West Virginia detected a positive. Virginia got a confirmed case in 2010 and this year Maryland joined the list of infected states.

Further proof that CWD can spread, remain dormant for years and ultimately impact a resource; a shipment of elk from an infected herd in Canada to Korea in 1997 went undetected for nearly 10 years. Despite tracing back the imported animals, which were euthanized for testing in 2005, CWD persists in that country. Last year, one out of three elk slaughtered for human consumption on one farm tested positive for CWD; the entire herd of about 100 animals had to be euthanized. CWD appears to pose no threat to human health.

More than 1,200 permits are issued annually to deer breeders in Texas covering an estimated 80,000 whitetails held in captivity. The vast majority of deer breeders operate within guidelines designed to minimize risk of disease transmission. Since CWD surveillance efforts were initiated in Texas a decade ago, more than 35,000 deer samples have been submitted for testing. TPWD has tested only about 800 illegally-possessed deer from 32 different violators.

“People ask me if I’m confident we don’t have CWD in Texas after testing that many animals, and I tell them my confidence level grows each year,” said Mitch Lockwood, TPWD’s big game program director. “But, that confidence drops to zero every time we learn about a deer being smuggled into the state. The threat is real and the consequences can be substantial; just ask any of those other states that are dealing with CWD in their deer herds.”

Contact:
Steve Lightfoot
512-389-4701
steve.lightfoot@tpwd.state.tx.us

Gamo Outdoor USA and The Outdoor Channel Partner on
“Dream Hunt” Sweepstakes

The Outdoor Channel and Gamo Outdoor USA are co-sponsoring a chance for one lucky winner to receive a “Dream Hunt” of a lifetime with The Bone Collector’s Travis “T-Bone” Turner.

The “Dream Hunt” sweepstakes officially begins on Monday, August 1, and includes a two-day small game hunt using Gamo Adult Airguns and accessories. The hunt will take place in Travis’ hometown of LaGrange, GA, one hour outside of Atlanta.

The sweepstakes is open to anyone who is at least 21 years of age and resides in the continental United States. To enter, participants should visit www.GamoDreamHunt.com and follow the entry form instructions.

The winner, to be selected randomly on September 9, 2011, will receive one round-trip airfare from any major airport in the continental U.S. to Atlanta, GA, in addition to hotel accommodations for two nights, and car service to and from the hunting grounds each day. Meals with Travis are included. A goody bag of Gamo gear will also be included. A complete list of rules is available on www.GamoDreamHunt.com.

The Outdoor Channel will begin airing television spots promoting the sweepstakes through the month of August, along with on-line promotion on www.theoutdoorchannel.com and the network’s social media outlets.

Gamo Outdoor USA is a leading consumer products company that designs, manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of outdoor sporting goods products under such world class brands as GAMO®, BSA Optics®, Laser Genetics®, Aftermath®, Stunt Studios® and is the exclusive distributor of BSA Guns™. Gamo Outdoor USA products are sold at Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shops, Midway USA, Academy Sports + Outdoor, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Gander Mountain, Dunham Sports, Mills Fleet, Sports Authority, Scheels, Amazon.com and other fine retail outdoor and sporting goods stores. For more information, visit www.gamooutdoorusa.com; Facebook.com/GamoOutdoorUSA; Twitter.com/GamoOutdoor; and YouTube.com/GamoOutdoor.

Contact:
Julie Mullen-Kaminski
561.779.2516
julie@thebuzzagency.net

Berkley Tank to Appear at Academy Sports & Outdoors November 5-6

The Berkley Bass Tank dates, originally scheduled for this weekend, have been changed due to construction at the Academy Sports & Outdoors store in Hattiesburg, Miss. The re-scheduled dates for the event is November 5-6.

Berkley sends the 4,000-gallon bass tank all over the country to help out the everyday angler. Kids and adults alike will enjoy learning about new Berkley products and tips on how to use these innovative baits along with rods, reels and line.

“The Berkley Bass Tank is on the road, giving all anglers the opportunity to hone their skills,” said Andrew Marks, Berkley Marketing Director “Not only will attendees learn to “Catch More Fish,” they will also learn about new products that will help them become a better angler.”

If you are unable to make it by the Bass Tank in Hattiesburg, Miss., plan on attending one of the upcoming events.

November 5-6
Academy Sports & Outdoors
6173 US Hwy 98
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Upcoming Events

Aug 13-14, Academy Sports & Outdoors – Columbia, SC
Aug 20-21, Academy Sports & Outdoors – Lafayette, La.

About Pure Fishing, Inc.
Pure Fishing, Inc. is a leading global provider of fishing tackle, lures, rods and reels with a portfolio of brands that includes Abu Garcia®, All Star®, Berkley®, Fenwick®, Gulp!®, Mitchell®, Penn®, Pflueger®, SevenStrand®, Shakespeare®, Spiderwire®, Stren®, Trilene® and Ugly Stik®. With operations in 19 countries and a dedicated workforce conversant in 28 languages, Pure Fishing, Inc. is part of Jarden Outdoor Solutions, a leader in developing outdoor and active lifestyle products and a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation. Additional information can be found at www.purefishing.com.

About Jarden Corporation:
Jarden Corporation is a leading provider of global consumer products with a portfolio of over 100 trusted, quality brands sold in more than 100 countries. Jarden operates in three primary business segments through a number of well recognized brands, including: Outdoor Solutions: Abu Garcia®, Aero®, Berkley®, Campingaz® and Coleman®, ExOfficio®, Fenwick®, Gulp!®, K2®, Marker®, Marmot®, Mitchell®, Penn®, Rawlings®, Shakespeare®, Stearns®, Stren®, Trilene®, Völkl® and Zoot®; Consumer Solutions: Bionaire®, Crock-Pot®, FoodSaver®, Health o meter®, Holmes®, Mr. Coffee®, Oster®, Patton®, Rival®, Seal-a-Meal®, Sunbeam®, VillaWare® and White Mountain®; and Branded Consumables: Ball®, Bee®, Bicycle®, Billy Boy®, Crawford®, Diamond®, Dicon®, Fiona®, First Alert®, First Essentials®, Forster®, Hoyle®, Kerr®, Lehigh®, Leslie-Locke®, Lillo®, Loew Cornell®, Mapa®, NUK®, Pine Mountain®, Quickie®, Spontex® and Tigex®. Headquartered in Rye, N.Y., Jarden ranks #379 on the Fortune 500 and has over 25,000 employees worldwide. For in-depth information about Jarden, please visit www.jarden.com.

Driving for Richard Childress Racing, 21-year old Austin Dillon, in the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Silverado, raced to victory around the 1.33-mile “D” shaped Nashville Speedway to win the Lucas Deep Clean Camping World Truck Series 200.

“It is an honor to win this race driving the No. 3,” commented Dillon. “I’m proud for my grandpa and all fans of the No. 3. This is a great victory and I share it with Johnny Morris and everyone else at Bass Pro Shops.”

Dillon, is the grandson of RCR owner Richard Childress and son of Mike Dillon, a former NASCAR driver who is now RCR’s vice president of competition. The Clemmons, N.C., native began his racing career in 2005 driving Bandaleros and Legends cars, progressing to dirt and asphalt Late Model cars by 2007. He earned rookie of the year honors and finished second in the 2008 NASCAR Camping World Series East point standings.

In 2009, Dillon competed in the NASCAR Camping World Series, ARCA Series, Nationwide Series and made two starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Dillon’s latest win was in September 2010 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Friday night’s victory marks Dillon’s first pole win this season and third pole win of his career.

“All of us at Bass Pro Shops are extremely proud of Austin,” stated Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris. “We dedicate this race to all our associates and customers who are racing fans.”

About Bass Pro Shops Group:
Bass Pro Shops -56 retail stores in 26 states and Canada visited by over 110 million people annually, international catalog and internet retailing, American Rod & Gun wholesale division selling to over 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide, Outdoor World Incentives also selling Bass Pro Shops gift cards through over 132,000 retail outlets across America and a restaurant division with 26 locations. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.

Tracker Marine Group – Manufactures and sells Tracker, Nitro, SunTracker, Tahoe, Grizzly and Mako boats through Bass Pro Shops retail stores and over 400 dealers worldwide. Visit www.trackerboats.com

Resort Group – Big Cedar Lodge and other resort properties including restaurants and golf course. Visit www.bigcedar.com for more information.

Contact:
Larry Whiteley
(417) 873-5022
lwhiteley@basspro.com

Katie Mitchell
(417) 873-5618
kamitchell@basspro.com

Jenna Kendall
(417) 873-5059
jmkendall@basspro.com

Many prime Coues deer tags and others remain; offered first-come, first-served

Let the planning begin. The drawing results for Arizona’s 2011 fall big game hunting permits are now available at the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website at www.azgfd.gov/draw. Draw results are also available by telephone at (602) 942-3000 by selecting option two.

The more than 107,000 applicants, an increase of 3 percent from last year, can find out if they were issued a permit-tag for deer, fall turkey, fall juniors-only javelina, bighorn sheep, fall buffalo, or pheasant by providing their sportsman’s ID and date of birth.

Game and Fish officials report that hunt permit-tags will be mailed out to successful applicants no later than Aug. 12 (archery deer tags will be mailed out earlier). Refunds for unsuccessful and rejected applicants will be mailed out to applicant “A” no later than Aug. 23 (less application fees).

For those individuals who missed the drawing application deadline or were unsuccessful in getting a permit-tag, there are more than 5,767 hunt permit-tags remaining. These remaining tags will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and include more than 4,600 deer tags, more than 700 fall turkey tags, and nearly 400 tags for the juniors-only fall javelina hunts.

There are two methods to obtain a leftover tag. Applications will first only be accepted by U.S. mail (U.S. Postal Service) beginning at 8 a.m. (MST) on Aug. 1. Starting on Aug. 8 at 8 a.m. (MST), hunters can obtain a leftover tag in person at any of the seven Arizona Game and Fish Department offices. A list of office locations is available at www.azgfd.gov/offices.

For a detailed listing of leftover permits which includes hunt number, number of permits available and unit number, visit www.azgfd.gov/draw and click on the “Leftover Permits for 2011 Fall Hunts” link under the “2011-12 Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations, season dates and drawing information” section.

Hopi hunts with leftover tags are available to everyone, tribal and non-tribal members. For those who qualify, there are military hunts available for Fort Huachuca. Call (520) 533-8763 for additional information.

For those that applied for a fall turkey permit in unit 1 (hunt number 4501) or unit 27 (hunt number 4518), there was a reduction in permitted tags issued through the draw compared to what was listed in the regulations. On July 8, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission voted to reduce the number of permit-tags by 1,075 permits due to the Wallow Fire. The commission action was taken after the application deadline, but before the draw was processed.

Hunter clinics and seminars

Getting prepared and planning for an upcoming hunt is almost as fun as the hunt itself. It’s also the most important. Many of the local hunter conservation groups are hosting hunting clinics to teach the basics, all the way up to how to score a trophy. Many of these clinics offer biology and ecology of the species; hunting tips and techniques; knowledgeable guest speakers, and other great information from experienced hunters. The popular hunting clinics are open to all, not just tag holders, and include:

July 30: Arizona Elk Society Elk Hunting Clinic
Aug. 13: Arizona Deer Association Hunting Clinic
Sept. 24: Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Clinic

For more details on these clinics, upcoming hunting camps for first-time hunters, and events hosted for families and juniors-only hunts, visit www.azgfd.gov/outdoorskills.

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The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Deputy Director, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602) 942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste. 130, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Deputy Director as listed above.

Hunters and Anglers are ‘Economic Powerhouse’

Bass Pro Shops event features free seminars, craft activities and more

The Fall Hunting Classics are a tradition at Bass Pro Shops and an event that nearly 7 million people are expected to attend this year. Why is this important? “Because hunting is big business,” says Bass Pro Shops spokeswoman Katie Mitchell.

And, indeed it is. A report by the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation cites America’s 34 million hunters and anglers are an economic powerhouse—spending some $8.6 million an hour. If this $76 billion-a-year industry were a corporation it would be among America’s 20 largest, ahead of Target, Costco and AT&T.

“The Bass Pro Shops Fall Classic is a huge event and hunters and other outdoor sportsmen and -women look forward to it all year long, said Mitchell. “Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to learn the secret techniques and strategies used by professionals to gain a better advantage in the field, see all the latest products and attend workshops and seminars. And, there is a ‘ripple effect’ as other area retailers, gas stations, hotels and restaurants benefit as well from the increased traffic the Classic generates,” Mitchell added.

This 17-day event will be held August 5th through August 21st at 52 Bass Pro Shops retail locations across the United States and Canada and it is all free.

Hunting and fishing sportsmen directly support 1.6 million jobs, spend more than a billion dollars just on licenses, stamps, tags and permits, and they generate $25 billion a year in federal, state and local taxes. More than 12.5 million hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts pump $24.9 billion into the economy each year.

But the buck doesn’t stop there. It is vitally important that today’s youth get involved in the outdoors so they can become the stewards and conservationists of tomorrow to insure the maintenance and well-being of our natural resources. “I’ve heard it said that if you don’t have a fishing rod in the hands of a youngster by the time they are 8 years old, the chances of getting them to go fishing later in life diminishes dramatically,” said Mitchell. “I would think the same applies to getting them introduced to hunting and shooting sports,” she continued.

This is important because the sale of hunting licenses, tags and stamps is the primary source of funding for most state wildlife conservation efforts. Hunters and anglers have always been, and continue to be, the largest contributors to government wildlife conservation programs. Through excise taxes and license revenues, these sportsmen have contributed more than $10 billion dollars to conservation and provide more than 80% of the funding for most state fish and wildlife agencies. Just from hunters alone, nearly $200 million in hunters’ federal excise taxes are distributed to State agencies to support wildlife each year.

(All statistics are from the Congressional Sportsman’s Foundation report “Hunting and Fishing: Bright Stars of the American Economy ~ A force as big as all outdoors.” It can be accessed online at www.sportsmenslink.org)

Some of the special events during the Bass Pro Shops 2011 Fall Hunting Classic include:
• Aug. 5-7 – Bass Pro Shops Free Hunting University. Nationally recognized professional hunters and outdoorsmen will be at stores to give seminars and talk about their experiences. Friday 5-9pm Saturday and Sunday Noon – 5pm (Visit www.basspro.com/classic on July 28th or later for individual store location listing of seminar pros, topics and times)
• Aug. 5-9 – Binocular Trade-In. Trade in your old pair of binoculars and save on any new binocular purchase. See a store associate for details
• Aug.10-15—Scope Trade-In. Need a new scope? Trade in yours and save on a new one. See store associate for details.
• Aug. 12-14—Hunter Appreciation Weekend. Learn tips and techniques for a more successful day in the field by attending free seminars Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 1-5pm and Sunday 1-4pm. Enter to win a $25 Bass Pro Shops gift cards to be given away at every seminar. And don’t forget to “Take the Pledge”—and pass along the passion, tradition and heritage by taking someone hunting. First 100 customers to take the pledge each day August 12-14 will receive a free Bass Pro Shops keychain.
• Aug. 13-14—ATV Test Drive. Noon to 5pm. Try out suspension and steering capabilities of ATV’s. Must show valid driver’s license prior to test drive. Complete the course and enter the drawing for a chance to win a prize. (Available at select stores)
• Aug. 16-21—Bow Trade-In. Been wanting a new bow? Now’s the time to get one! Trade in your old one and save. See store associate for details.
• Aug. 20-21 – Next Generation Weekend. Noon to 5pm. New this year—Kids can take the Deer Camp Challenge. Other activities include Free youth seminars (1:30pm and 3:30pm Camping Basics, 2:30pm and 4:30pm Archery Basics), paintball cage, (*in stores where available), deer mosaic craft 1-3pm (while supplies last). Youth will receive a punch card to be punched once for every activity they complete. Once the card is full youth will receive a “Bass Pro Shops Next Generation” logo water bottle holder (while supplies last).
• Aug. 20-21 – PictureU Free Photo. Picture yourself on the cover of an Outdoor Life Magazine! Saturday and Sunday Noon – 5pm

In addition, customers will be able to register August 5th – 21st for a sweepstakes to win a Grand Prize of a Colorado Wilderness Elk Hunt sponsored by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (visit www.basspro.com/classic on July 28th or later for details) valued at $11,000.00 (U.S). $10,775.00 (CAD). Plus, one winner in every store will win a RedHead® Hunting Gear Package with a retail value of $570.00 (US), $750.00 (CAD) that includes a RedHead deluxe gear bag, Enigma Hub-Style hunting blind, Epic binoculars, RedHead 12-can soft side cooler, RedHead caliber waist packs and RedHead bow/rifle pack.(Contest rules: Customers may also enter to win online at www.basspro.com. 52 First Place winners will be drawn and one Grand Prize winner will be drawn nationally. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR CLAIM PRIZE. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins 08/05/11 and ends 08/21/11.)

For more information on the free Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic go to www.basspro.com/classic.

About Bass Pro Shops Group:
Bass Pro Shops -56 retail stores in 26 states and Canada visited by over 110 million people annually, international catalog and internet retailing, American Rod & Gun wholesale division selling to over 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide, Outdoor World Incentives also selling Bass Pro Shops gift cards through over 132,000 retail outlets across America and a restaurant division with 26 locations. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bassproshops or Twitter at twitter.com/#!/bass_pro_shops

Tracker Marine Group – Manufactures and sells Tracker, Nitro, SunTracker, Tahoe and Mako boats through Bass Pro Shops retail stores and over 400 dealers worldwide. Visit www.trackerboats.com

Resort Group – Big Cedar Lodge and other resort properties including restaurants and golf course. Visit www.bigcedar.com for more information.

Contact:
Larry Whiteley
(417) 873-5022
lwhiteley@basspro.com

Katie Mitchell
(417) 873-5618
kamitchell@basspro.com

Jenna Kendall
(417) 873-5059
jmkendall@basspro.com