National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA –-(AmmoLand.com)- The National Rifle Association’s Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show will feature a variety of impressive whitetail deer mounts thanks to the Great American Whitetail Collection and the NRA Mason/Dixon Big Buck Contest. The event will be held January 29-31, 2010, at the Carroll County Agriculture Center – Shipley Arena in Westminster, Maryland.

NRA’s Great American Whitetail Collection is a traveling exhibit displaying 50 of the largest and highest-scoring whitetails in the world. The massive first generation reconstructions of actual trophies have typical and non-typical bucks to awe even the most seasoned hunter.

Whitetails will also be featured in the NRA Mason/Dixon Big Contest, where any paying attendee can enter their impressive buck free of charge. Any antlered deer (Whitetail, Coues, Mule, or Sika) taken in North America will be accepted with a valid field or check tag attached to the mount. Sheds will not be accepted. All deer will be scored, but only free ranging deer will be awarded. Following judging and evaluation, awards will be presented for the top state entries in both the typical and non-typical categories. Top entries in the Youth and Women categories will also be awarded.

“The NRA Mason/Dixon Big Buck Contest is a great way for hunters to compare their whitetail trophies to others from surrounding communities,” said Bob Davis, Manager of NRA’s Hunter Services Department. “They also have the opportunity to see how their harvest stacks up against mounts from the Great American Whitetail Collection.”

Entries will be accepted beginning on Friday, January 29, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 30, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. All mounts entered will be displayed during the show until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 31. At that time, all entries must be picked up with matching entry stub and valid driver’s license.

General admission to the show is $10.00, but NRA Members pay just $8.00 when they present their valid membership card. Children 11 and under receive free admission. Visitors can also join or renew their NRA membership for only $35.00 and receive a free weekend pass to the show.

Show Dates & Times:

• Friday, January 29, 2010: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, January 30, 2010: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, January 31, 2010: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information on the NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show, booth space sales, or entering the NRA Mason/Dixon Big Buck Contest, call (703) 267-1524 or send an email to rpeak@nrahq.org. To view floor plans, a list of exhibitors, seminar schedule, and other show information, visit http://www.nrahq.org/hunting/2010show.asp.

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA –-(AmmoLand.com)- The National Rifle Association’s Hunter Services Department is pleased to announce the schedule of seminars and speakers at the NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show. The event will be held January 29-31, 2010 at the Carroll County Agriculture Center – Shipley Arena in Westminster, Maryland.

“An exciting line-up of speakers is scheduled for the inaugural NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show,” said Bob Davis, Manager of NRA’s Hunter Services Department. “The variety of topics being presented appeals to a wide range of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.”

Nationally-known hunting and outdoor personalities will be speaking at seminars during the show including Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice Media and Ray Eye of “Eye on the Outdoors” and “Winchester Turkey Revolution.” Numerous topics will be discussed by the speakers including hunting various types of game, fishing, dog training, and game calling.

Seminar Schedule (subject to change)

• Friday, January 29, 2010: Show hours 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • 4:30 – Pat Nolan of Ponderosa Kennels
  • 6:00 – Sean Mann of Beretta’s Waterfowler’s Edge TV Show & World Goose Calling Champion 7:30 – Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice TV Show
• Saturday, January 30, 2010: Show hours 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • 10:00 – Ken Penrod of Life Outdoors Unlimited
  • 11:30 – Ray Eye of Winchester Turkey Revolution TV Show
  • 1:00 – Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice TV Show
  • 2:30 – Sean Mann of Beretta’s Waterfowler’s Edge TV Show & World Goose Calling Champion 4:00 – Pat Nolan of Ponderosa Kennels
  • 5:30 – Eric Lahti of LUCO Caribou Adventures
• Sunday, January 31, 2010: Show hours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • 10:00 – Ray Eye of Winchester Turkey Revolution TV Show
  • 11:30 – Sean Mann of Beretta’s Waterfowler’s Edge TV Show & World Goose Calling Champion
  • 1:00 – Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice TV Show
  • 2:30 – Ken Penrod of Life Outdoors Unlimited

All seminars are included in the show admission fee and no registration is required. General admission to the show is $10.00, but NRA Members pay just $8.00 when they present their valid membership card. Children 11 and under receive free admission. Visitors can also join or renew their membership at the show for only $35.00 and receive a free weekend pass to the show.

For more information on the NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show, or to become an exhibitor, call (703) 267-1524 or send an email to rpeak@nrahq.org. To view floor plans, a list of exhibitors, and other show information, visit www.nrahq.org/hunting/2010show.asp.

NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show Guest Speakers

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA – -(AmmoLand.com)-The National Rifle Association’s Hunter Services Department is pleased to announce the launch of the NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show. The event will be held January 29-31, 2010 at the Carroll County Agriculture Center Shipley Arena in Westminster, Maryland.

Many of the East Coast’s top hunting, outdoor, and shooting sports retailers have already signed on as exhibitors, including numerous outfitters and guides such as Gsell’s Whitetail Refuge. Nationally-known hunting and outdoor personalities will also be speaking at seminars during the show including Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice Media and Ray Eye of “Eye on the Outdoors” and “Winchester Turkey Revolution.”

Other features include the NRA Mason/Dixon Big Buck Contest and the Great American Whitetail Collection, which will be on display, showcasing forty of the largest and highest-scoring whitetails in the world.

“The NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show will help us to promote hunting and let people know about all the things that NRA does for hunters. This is a great opportunity for people and their families to learn more about hunting and outdoor activities. Everyone from seasoned hunters to those new to the sport will take something away from the show,” said Bill Poole, Director of NRA’s Education & Training Division.

General admission to the show is $10.00, but NRA Members pay just $8.00 when they present their membership card. Children 11 and under receive free admission. Visitors can also join or renew their membership at the show for only $35.00 and receive a free weekend pass to the show.

Show Dates & Times:

• Friday, January 29, 2010: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, January 30, 2010: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, January 31, 2010: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information or to become an exhibitor, call (703) 267-1524 or send an email to rpeak@nrahq.org. To view floor plans, a list of exhibitors, and other show information, visit http://www.nrahq.org/hunting/2010show.asp.