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The Central New York Sportsman Show will be held Feb. 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Kallet Civic Center on Main Street in Oneida. The show will feature outdoor businesses and clubs from the Central New York area with a large collection of mounts from area hunters on display, including Chad Ellerson’s 18-point buck.
Returning this year are the Adirondack mountain hunters, the Salerno brothers who were recently featured in North American Whitetail Magazine. Also present will be Bass Angler of the Year Jamie Hartman of Newport and wildlife artist Tom Lenweaver.
Popular New York State authors of topics ranging from hunting, fishing and hiking will be present for book signings, along with outdoor writers.
Throughout the day experts will give seminars and demonstrations on hunting, fishing, and other outdoor related topics. A complete schedule can be found at www.holycrossacademy.com.
The Utica Zoo will give a live presentation of wild New York State animals. Children will be able to see and touch animals throughout the day. Dan the Snakeman will present an interactive reptile program. An additional attraction for children is a laser simulated shooting range .
The public is invited to bring in any deer, caribou, elk, moose or antelope to be measured by Brian Dam of the New York State Big Buck Club. A prize will be awarded to the largest unscored buck entry. There will be raffles for items such as a muzzle loader, fishing trip from Family Style Fishing Charters, and other outdoor items. Free door prizes will be announced throughout the day, and refreshments will be available.
The show’s Outdoor Wall of Fame will feature outdoor photos of local sportsmen at their proudest moments. A highlight of the event will be the announcement of the winner of the Central New York Sportsman of the Year award.
Admission is $6 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit Holy Cross Academy in Oneida. For more information call (315) 363-1669 or visit www.holycrossacademy.com.
Compiled From Times Staff Reports
The Central New York Sportsman Show will be held Feb. 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Kallet Civic Center on Main Street in Oneida. The show will feature outdoor businesses and clubs from the Central New York area with a large collection of mounts from area hunters on display, including Chad Ellerson’s 18-point buck.
Returning this year are the Adirondack mountain hunters, the Salerno brothers who were recently featured in North American Whitetail Magazine. Also present will be Bass Angler of the Year Jamie Hartman of Newport and wildlife artist Tom Lenweaver.
Popular New York State authors of topics ranging from hunting, fishing and hiking will be present for book signings, along with outdoor writers.
Throughout the day experts will give seminars and demonstrations on hunting, fishing, and other outdoor related topics. A complete schedule can be found at www.holycrossacademy.com.
The Utica Zoo will give a live presentation of wild New York State animals. Children will be able to see and touch animals throughout the day. Dan the Snakeman will present an interactive reptile program. An additional attraction for children is a laser simulated shooting range .
The public is invited to bring in any deer, caribou, elk, moose or antelope to be measured by Brian Dam of the New York State Big Buck Club. A prize will be awarded to the largest unscored buck entry. There will be raffles for items such as a muzzle loader, fishing trip from Family Style Fishing Charters, and other outdoor items. Free door prizes will be announced throughout the day, and refreshments will be available.
The show’s Outdoor Wall of Fame will feature outdoor photos of local sportsmen at their proudest moments. A highlight of the event will be the announcement of the winner of the Central New York Sportsman of the Year award.
Admission is $6 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit Holy Cross Academy in Oneida. For more information call (315) 363-1669 or visit www.holycrossacademy.com.
Compiled From Times Staff Reports
