Who's going to Canada's Wild Outdoor Expo

Grayling · #1 06-25-2014, 09:58 PM

Just curious as to how many of you are going to the show in July ? It's put on by Wild TV and there seem's to be a lot of anti wild on this site.

Smokinyotes · #2 06-26-2014, 09:39 AM

I don't care who puts it on. I will be going

243 wild cat · #3 06-26-2014, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

I don't care who puts it on. I will be going

I would say the same don't care. Im just glad to have that kind of Expo to go to lot of good things to look at or buy for a outdoorsman. Hell of a lot better to go to then just a store all the time. For a one time a year thing its great!! wish it was put on twice a year lol.

Elk Hunter17 · #4 06-26-2014, 10:00 AM

I will check it out

Full Curl Earl · #5 06-26-2014, 12:49 PM

Why wouldn't you check it out? We always complain there isn't enough of this stuff for outdoors folks. Show your support!
Wild tv offers way more than I ever had before they existed.

Don K · #6 06-26-2014, 12:55 PM

I'm going. Just cause some of their shows and TV personalities are not the best doesn't mean there won't be good stuff there!

Grayling · #7 06-27-2014, 05:15 PM

Good as I'll be there as well and I hope to run into a few of you guys !!

Dunezilla · #8 06-28-2014, 11:09 AM

Could be an interesting event to go & see. I might be able to get a couple of other folks to come along.
http://www.outdoorexpo.ca/get-tickets-now

-JR- · #9 06-29-2014, 06:37 AM

Not going ....Drive 1/2 hr out of city, pay for parking and to get in . ($60.)
Maybe get 10% off something .

old30-06 · #10 07-22-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

I don't care who puts it on. I will be going

X2

Cowtown guy · #11 07-22-2014, 08:39 PM

So a duck calling competition, some archery lanes, dock dogs and cowboy shooting? Doesn't sound like a 3 hour drive to me.

Bolete · #12 07-22-2014, 09:37 PM

I see the ABA is running the archery lanes there. Do you think they would mind if I brought my spear?

dmcbride · #13 07-22-2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolete

I see the ABA is running the archery lanes there. Do you think they would mind if I brought my spear?

Lol.No they will pretend to support you. But they have other plans.

Yes, I will be going.

albertabighorn · #14 07-23-2014, 06:22 PM

Do we know the ticket price? I seen 60 bucks above is that right for one day adult admission?

Lefty-Canuck · #15 07-23-2014, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by albertabighorn

Do we know the ticket price? I seen 60 bucks above is that right for one day adult admission?

Adults $14, juniors $9, family (2 adult, 2 juniors) $36

LC

mightybuck · #16 07-23-2014, 06:47 PM

Does anyone know the hours its open on Friday?

Lefty-Canuck · #17 07-23-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mightybuck

Does anyone know the hours its open on Friday?

12-9pm

LC

Okotokian · #18 07-23-2014, 06:56 PM

man, we are suckers, aren't we? We pay to get into a place where we can spend our money. Cabelas and Bass Pro should charge admission.

And yet, I still go to the fly fishing expo and outdoorsmen show every year.... sad. LOL

crazy_davey · #19 07-23-2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Okotokian

man, we are suckers, aren't we? We pay to get into a place where we can spend our money. Cabelas and Bass Pro should charge admission.

And yet, I still go to the fly fishing expo and outdoorsmen show every year.... sad. LOL

And most would find it pretty sad when a hunter is complaining about going to a event strictly dedicated to hunters and hunting and having to pay a few bucks to get in.

Okotokian · #20 07-23-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy_davey

And most would find it pretty sad when a hunter is complaining about going to a event strictly dedicated to hunters and hunting and having to pay a few bucks to get in.

Hey, i said I still go. LOL

Cowtown guy · #21 07-23-2014, 10:36 PM

Can someone tell me exactly what is there? I see a duck calling competition, some dogs and some archery lanes. I can see no other info on the flyer.

albertabighorn · #22 07-26-2014, 08:48 PM

Any input on day 2 fellas?

super mario · #23 07-26-2014, 09:32 PM

Ithing is better go to WSS they huge sell . CWOD EXPO is SUCKS

koolaid39 · #24 07-26-2014, 09:49 PM

I thought the show was ok. There were a few interesting booths, but I kind of thought there was going to be more, to be honest. My dad said that a few years ago there was a lot more to see. But hey, got to hang out with my family for the day, so it was still pretty good.

pikeslayer22 · #25 07-26-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by super mario

Ithing is better go to WSS they huge sell . CWOD EXPO is SUCKS

LOL...Having a few wobbly pops tonight Super Mario?

Paulski · #26 07-26-2014, 10:25 PM

I went and was really disappointed. Not much to buy and lots of distributors. If I wanted to see adverts I would turn on the Wild TV channel.

Rugzz · #27 07-29-2014, 12:08 PM

went to the expo, what a waste of 14 dollars.

Zuludog · #28 07-29-2014, 12:20 PM

I liked watching the water dogs but I was disappointed over all. I was under the impression that this show was much better than the Sportsman show at Northlands & would have way more outdoor stuff but it didn't.

Maxwell78 · #29 07-29-2014, 12:22 PM

went on Saturday. It took longer to go from the truck parking to the ticket line up than to tour the booths.

whiskeywillow · #30 07-30-2014, 12:10 AM

Sportsman show is loaded with run of the mill everyday booths and items for sale that (generally) appeal to the majority of outdoor enthusiasts.. guys from seadoo-er's & kneeboarders to saturday afternoon fishermen and hunters in need of another hoodie. In my opinion, that show is the money-grab... Boat/Sportsmn show lacks the presence of companies and outlets that provide services to hunters & shooters (specifically) To me, this hunt-show expo HAD vendors present you are able to talk to about a product and get better uderstanding of its value first-hand rather than by word of mouth, on a forum, or as a written description on an online-sales site... *products of which are of significant value and you'd think would heed (some degree) of hands-on to make the call to dish out hard-earned dollars for...

Sport Ear, regarding hearing protection us shooters all should value.. was there
ScoutBasecamp, regarding distributers of Kestrel & such.. (which local doesn't carry or bother briging-in for "general sales" to the flocks) !
Extreme Outer limits promoting a line of rifles coming available to Canada
Huskemaw guys outta the states explaining & offering "from the horses mouth" explanations and opinion toward their products, new & old
Corlanes
Downrange Precision
Benchmark Barrels
...there were more gunsmiths and builders in that hall then I've seen at the boat-show in all years combined (that I've ever been)

There were valuable people and businesses of interest on-site to discuss the questions and concerns we all Bit#% about being so hard to come by and often come to ask (this forum) for example instead..

You guys are looking at the idea behind that show from the wrong angle. $15 admission to have conversations face to face regarding specialized products and gear (with exceptional competitors ALL in the same building) and talk to them (or visually see and handle their rifles/gear etc) is ALOT cheaper than driving all over alberta or BC (or to the states) to talk to or see these products first hand.

I think the show was very good. Saved (me) time, fuel and frustration involved with getting the right guys on the phone or in-front of you to talk to. Well worth the drive & $15 to get in.. no complaints