Seminars

Come Hear Expert Tips from the Hunting Industry’s Top Names!

Thursday Exhibit Hall Hours: 12-6
12:30 PM	Steve Scott Traveling Tips for the International Hunter	More info ...
2:00 PM	Garth Carter Physically and Mentally Preparing for a Backpack Hunt	More info ...
3:30 PM	Al Morris Elk Hunting and Calling	More info ...
5:00 PM	TBD
Friday Exhibit Hall Hours: 10-7
10:30 AM	Garth Carter Hunting the West	More info ...
12:00 PM	TBD
3:00 PM	Tom Hoffman Bowhunting Mountain Game	More info ...
4:30 PM	Bob Hodson Gearing Up for Worldwide Hunting	More info ...
Saturday Exhibit Hall Hours: 9-6
9:00 AM	Jim Shockey World Hunting	More info ...
10:00 AM	Chef Bernhard Gotz, CEC Making your plate as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate	More info ...
11:00 AM	Coni Brooks Achieving your goals – hunting, personal and life	More info ...
1:00 PM	Women Seminar TBD
2:00 PM	Jeff Foxworthy Hunting with Jeff	More info ...
Sunday Exhibit Hall Hours: 10-4
10:30 AM	Phil Phillips The Serious and Lighter Side of Hunting	More info ...
12:00 PM	Lee Livingston Preparing for Your Horseback Hunt	More info ...
1:30 PM	Haskell Stricklen Rowland Ward Scoring – The RW Method	More info ...

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Jim Shockey – World Hunting

During the course of his adventures, he has taken numerous muzzleloading world records, including, Stone’s sheep, bison, Roosevelt elk, Shiras moose, musk-ox, walrus, white-bearded wildebeest, Grant’s gazelle, steenbok and many more. He is the first and only hunter in the world to complete the “NORTH AMERICAN SUPER SLAM” and “ULTIMATE SLAM” using only a muzzleloader. Jim has published more than 1,000 adventure articles for virtually all the largest outdoor magazines, produces videos and hosts his own adventure television show on the Outdoor Channel.

Tom Hoffman – Bowhunting Mountain Game

Renowned bowhunter Tom Hoffman, the first person to have all 28 North American big game species listed in the Pope & Young record book. Tom has also traveled the world bowhunting mountain game where ever they are found – Tom has been there, and done that! With all of his worldly accomplishments and knowledge of bowhunting high places he is still one of the most humble and gracious people you will ever meet. No matter your choice of weapon, you will not want to miss this seminar!

Big Al Morris – Elk Hunting and Calling

Al Morris won the 1999 and 2003 Utah State Bugling Championship and was the 2002, 2003, and 2004 Northeast Elk Calling Champion. He also is skilled in calling other game, winning the World Coyote Calling Championship in 1997 and 2007. Al has been featured on several outdoor television shows, including Wayne Pearson’s Ultimate Outdoors, Cabela’s Sportsman’s Quest, Bushnell’s Secrets of the Hunt, Babe Winkelman’s Outdoor Secrets, Mossy Oak’s Hunting the Country, Benelli’s American Safari, Jim Zumbo Outdoors, as well as Hunter’s Specialties’ TV Show, Hunter’s Specialties Outdoors, and on the Operation Predator 2 through 5 and Primetime Bulls 2 through 6 videos. As a member of the H.S. Pro Staff, Morris shares his knowledge of elk and predator hunting at personal appearances and in the H.S. videos and television show.

Garth and Jason Carter – “Hunting the West” and “Physically and Mentally Preparing for a Backpack Hunt”

Founder of Carter’s Hunter Services, Garth Carter and his son Jason will be offering their tips in two separate seminars. Garth worked for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, retiring after 20 years. While working for the Utah DWR, Garth hunted 3-4 western states annually, acquiring a vast knowledge of trophy hunting in the west. In 1996 Garth opened the doors of Carter's Hunter Services and since has become one of North America’s premier hunting consultants and publisher of The Huntin’ Fool monthly magazine.

Jeff Foxworthy – Hunting with Jeff

Info coming soon ...

Phil Phillips – The Serious and Lighter Side of Hunting

The host of Scent-Lok’s Wildlife Point Blank television show will be on hand to share with you his greatest and blundered hunts. Phil is and outfitter and has bowhunted extensively throughout the world and has a portfolio of knowledge and experience that will help any hunter become more successful in the field. Phil is one of the most recognizable faces in the hunting industry and is very entertaining as well.

Steve Scott – Traveling Tips for the International Hunter

Producer and host of OLN’s Steve Scott’s Outdoor Guide, and the award winning Safari Hunter’s Journal. In addition, Steve production companies, W.E.I. & Safari Television Productions have won recognition for excellence in both commercial and industrial video production. In 2001, Steve created Safari Hunter’s Journal, America’s first all-African television series. Steve has traveled the world extensively in pursuit of big-game. He will provide you, the traveling hunter, with the information you will need to reach your international destination allowing you to return home with stories of success.

Lee Livingston – Preparing for Your Horseback Hunt

Outfitter Lee Livingston from Wyoming has been entertaining hunters and mountain enthusiasts upon horseback for many years. Lee’s knowledge and expertise in mountain horsebacking is what you will want to learn in this information rich seminar. This program is not to teach about equine care; rather, it is to help prepare you for your next outfitted horseback adventure.

Bob Hodson – Gearing Up for Worldwide Hunting

The owner of Barney’s Sports Chalet in Anchorage, Alaska – Bob Hodson is an authority on mountain hunting equipment. Bob’s knowledge and expertise will help you with the appropriate selection of gear for any part of the world.

Haskell Stricklen – Rowland Ward Scoring – The RW Method

Since its first publication in 1892, Rowland Ward’s Records of Big Game has been known around the globe simply as “The Book” – the standard by which the world recognizes what a trophy animal is and can be. As a worldwide leader in conservation, and mattering not if the trophy was found in the bush or mountain, killed by predator or taken by hunter, “The Book” celebrates the animal rather than the hunter. This Official Measurers seminar will give you the knowledge needed score the game animals of the world for your own knowledge and enjoyment or to become an Official Rowland Ward measurer. Limited seating.

And for the ladies…

Coni Brooks – Achieving your goals – hunting, personal and life

Coni Brooks is co-owner of Barnes Bullets. She and her husband Randy have worked together building the business since 1973. Barnes Bullets manufactures bullets for handloaders and have distribution worldwide. Coni has worn many hats in the beginning stages of the business – running bullet presses, obtaining loans and she is now in charge of sales and marketing. Coni loves the outdoors and everything about it. She has hunted since she was young enough to tag along with her father and has ventured too many places enjoying all types of hunting since her marriage to Randy. She obtained her pilots license at age 54 and says giving 110% is the way to achieve your goals in life.

Chef Bernhard Gotz, CEC – Making your plate as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate

American Culinary Federation Western Region Chef of the Year Award winner, Chef Bernhard Gotz, will dazzle the audience with secrets to prepare and present his culinary masterpieces in your own home or even camp. Gotz is Executive Chef for Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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