Once again we hit the Cal Expo for our annual trip to the International Sportsman’s Exposition.  This was the littlest ones first trip and she was duly impressed by the Eastmans Deer Tour Trophy Deer Display, as well as the Great Elk Tour of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. 

While at the RMEF booth we got to hear Cameron Hanes talk about his latest Season as well as his gear selection for the backcountry.  Afterwards we visited with Cameron.  You know for someone as high profile as Cam, he is certainly a down to earth individual.  The way he relates to people is on a personal level, and he always finds time to talk with the kids. 

I really think that young kids and how approachable they think a person is is a great test of a persons character.  Young Syd had no problem with Cam as they posed for this quick snapshot.  That has not been the case with other people.

Earlier in the Day, we had stopped at a new vendor at the show Girls with Guns clothing, from Red Bluff California. 

As a father with three girls who I look forward to hunting with more, I wanted to be sure to support their love of the sport.  Erin picked out the sweatshirt at the left, while Kelsey and Erin are showing their picks in the accompanying pictures.

Check out their designs on the webpage at  www.gwgclothing.com

While at the show we had the privilidge of chatting with the folks at Relentless 365 magazine.   They were there giving out free copies of  this new magazine dedicated to hard core California Hunters.   The articles are by hunters and about hunting.  Not a thin veiled advertising pitch, not an ad copy product review, but stories about folks hunting big game, waterfowl, and upland birds, in California. 

I had submitted a story about Erin’s first turkey, that readers may remember from this March, and it made page 22 of the second issue.  Erin didn’t know about the magazine article and was pleasantly surprised when the guys showed it to her.

If you want to get four great issues of Relentless 365 mailed to your home each year, follow this link to get your subscription.  and while you are there you can sign up for a junior waterfowl hunt

Sign up your junior hunter to receive a FREE one-day guided waterfowl hunt in the Butte Sink from Relentless 365, Edge Custom Calls, and Edge Waterfowl Adventures. The lucky chosen hunter will also win a FREE duck call courtesy of Edge Custom Calls, a FREE years subscription to Relentless 365 Magazine, and a video copy of the hunt from Relentless Waterfowl Video Production.Hunt Dates: Feb 6 and Feb 7
• Ages 15 and under with a valid hunting license and waterfowl stamps
• Junior Hunter must be accompanied by an adult
• 1st winner hunts Feb 6 – 2nd winner hunts Feb 7

Winner will receive:
• FREE ONE-DAY HUNT
• FREE EDGE DUCK CALL
• FREE SUBSCRIPTION
• FREE VIDEO OF THE HUNT

So it was a good afternoon, showing the girls what an array of hunting products and opportunities are available , both here and abroad.  Sometimes I forget that I immerse myself in hunting and take it for granted, but it is all new for my kids.  This was a nice, warm, dry opportunity to show what hunting, and the outdoors has to offer.

So take the time to go to an outdoor show near you.  you might discover something that piques your interest, whether it is gear, a guided hunt or a new destination.

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