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Admission:
Tickets available at the door.

General Admission:
Adults $10.00 per person

Children's Admission:
FREE: Children under age 6 are FREE all days
$5.00 : Children 6 - 16 years old Saturday & Sunday

Active Duty Servicemen and Women FREE:
Receive free entrance into the show just by wearing your Uniform and presenting your Active Duty ID.

   

 

   

ShowHours

America's Outdoor Show
Exhibit Hall Hours

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
2:00pm - 9:30pm

Thursday, January 27, 2011
2:00pm - 9:30pm

Friday, January 28, 2011
2:00pm - 9:30pm

Saturday, January 29, 2011
10:00am - 8:00pm

Sunday, January 30, 2011
10:00am - 6:00pm

   

 

   

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2011 Top Line-Up

        

 

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$100,000 Give-a-ways

Receive more Value, Fun, and Family Entertainment than you have in years!

 

Grand Prize: $10,000 (Value) Gangler's package:

 
Ganglers Fly In lodge

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Fly-in to Gangler's North Seal River Lodge, one of the finest fishing lodges in the world! Situated on the famed North Seal River in Northern Manitoba, experience incredible fishing for huge Northern pike, lake trout, walleye, and arctic grayling. The exclusive Gangler's allocation stretched over 5,000,000 acres with over 10 lakes and 12 rivers. Situated on the 59th parallel, the closest road is over 150 miles away!

Former Chicagoans Wayne and Ken Gangler have built one of the world's finest fishing lodges in a place few men have ever seen. Enjoy Gangler's exquisite main lodge and deluxe accommodations. Fly-in to their private 5400' airstrip with charters direct from Winnipeg.

Gangler's has been featured on TV and print with the In-Fishermen, North American Fisherman, Babe Winkleman, Field and Stream, Sports Afield, Jimmy Houston Outdoors, Cabela's, LL Bean, and many more. Gangler's also offers the finest outposts in Northern Canada.

Ganglers Lodge

   

 

$5,000 (Value) Big Game African Safari Trip: Safari NJema

 
Safari NJema

NJema rose from the need of visitors to Africa who want to experience the wilderness of Africa with a professional company that is owned and operated by a trustworthy and professional outfitter. We offer fully customized packages to meet your needs. We cater for the very experienced hunter wanting a specialized safari in Africa, personalized photographic safaris or a educational bush experience for you and your family.

Safari NJEMA Kill

Safari NJema has secured concessions in three areas in South Africa, namely the Limpopo, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. We have carefully selected partnerships with renowned lodges to ensure your comfort in the best accommodation while you experience the uniqueness of Africa, with all its incredible sights, smells and sounds. We also conduct exciting hunts in Namibia and Tanzania.

Some of Africa’s most recognized national game parks are within easy traveling distance where the Big Five can be seen. The camps have electricity, en suite toilets and bathrooms with hot and cold running water, a daily laundry service and tasty meals catered to your special dietary needs. A special cool box is packed on the vehicle every day with cold drinks and snacks.

   

 

$3,500 (Value) Grandt Custom Split Bamboo Casting Rod:

 
Grandt Custom Rods Made In The USA

Grandt Industries offers the highest quality line of products featuring the finest fishing rods in the world, backed by the industry leading unconditional lifetime warranty. After more than 25 years of commitment to top quality products, service, dependability, honesty, integrity, and made in the USA products.

Grandt Industries Inc. offers you the finest most reliable products made today. Whether you are looking for the finest fishing rod, the largest fishing rod repair service, split bamboo refinishing of your classic rod, or the golf club to give you the longest and straightest drive, Grandt delivers. Try All American Pro Series fishing Rods, or the upgraded XLH70 series for the ultimate sensitivity in fishing. All American Pro Series and our XLH70 fishing Rods have an Unconditional Lifetime Warranty, the absolute finest in the industry.

   

 

$2,500 (Value) Air-Dale Flying Service:

 

Free Fly-In for (2) to Remote Outpost Camp; minimum (4) in party

Visit Air-Dale Flying Service at America's Outdoor Show"The Best in the Bush" Let Air-Dale Flying Service plan your next fly-in fishing or hunting trip to Northern Ontario. Remote Wilderness Fly-in Fishing Camps for Trout, Walleye (pickerel), Pike, and Moose Hunting. Northern Ontario Fly-in Fishing for over fifty years.Air-Dale fly in

STANDARD CAMP INCLUDES: PROPANE REFRIDGERATOR WITH FREEZER, STOVE WITH OVEN, LIGHTS, POTS, PANS AND ALL COOKING UTENSILS, HAND PUMP FOR RUNNING WATER, FISH CLEANING TABLES AND MINNOW BUCKETS, BUNK BEDS WITH MATTRESSES, BOATS, MOTORS AND GAS

DELUXE CAMPS INCLUDE: ALL OF THE AMMENITIES MENTIONED ABOVE PLUS HOT RUNNING WATER AND HOT WATER SHOWERS, GAS BB'Q GRILLS, SWIVEL BOAT SEATS, RADIO COMMUNICATION

   

 

$2,500 (Value) Clearwater Lodge:

 

(1) Seven day fully guided Muskie Fishing Trip (1) Gift certificate for $500 applied to any 7 day fishing or 5 day hunting trip

Clearwater LodgeBoat-in or fly only into one of Canada’s Premier Fishing and Hunting Lodges - Clearwater Lodge!
The seclusion & serenity, the peacefulness & pristine waters, world class fishing & hunting – its all here.

Clearwater LodgeThere’s no reason to ever go anywhere else! With your choice of 11 lakes or 3 rivers to fish, from your boat or ours, your choices become unlimited. Do you want to fish clear water or tea stained water? It’s your choice. Do you want to fish for super tankers or numbers? We have that too. How about a new journey into one of our many portage lakes for the ultimate fishing adventure? Our experienced guides will show you the latest techniques to get the fish or game you are looking for.

You, just like all that come here, will surely fall in love with the rustic log cabins you will stay in. Most wish they could take them back home with them, but are satisfied to come back year after year to enjoy their log cabin home away from home.

Clearwater LodgeOur excellent customer service allows us to customize any package for you and your group. Need to rent the whole camp for a family reunion, wedding, or seminar? No problem! Call us and we can arrange a custom package for you.
Few places on earth can offer this diversity of freshwater multi species (Muskie, Northern Pike, Smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, jumbo yellow perch, crappie, whitefish, lake trout, ling cod) fishing combined with so many specialty lakes that can be easily accessed for an adventure you will be sure to talk about for years.
Clearwater Lodge has been featured on the Detroit Sportsman's radio show (with famous radio personality Bob Bauer) and in print with Mid-West Outdoors, Muskies Inc., and Badger Sportsman's and Feb. Issue of Adventure Sports outdoors.
And you never know who you might meet while staying at Clearwater Lodge, as many famous fishing personalities stay here every season such as Jack and Mary Penny. Jack will be autographing his book at our booth during the show, so be sure to bring the kids & stop by and say hi.

   

 

$1,500 (Value) Golden Eagle Resort:

 

50% off a 4-day full American plan fishing trip up to Golden Eagle Lodge

Golden EagleWelcome to Golden Eagle Lodge. We are situated on the south shore of Sickle Lake approximately 500 miles north of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Here you will find 7 lakes all teeming with Trophy Northern Pike, Walleye, and Lake Trout.

Golden Eagle ResortGolden Eagle Lodge offers both American-Plan and Outpost packages as well as Bear Hunts. As the only lodge on Sickle Lake combined with exclusive fishing on over six other lakes we are certain your stay will be unforgettable. Check out our Amenities Page to see why Golden Eagle Lodge was named a Manitoba Premier Fishing Lodge.

Being one of the first lodges in Manitoba with it's own catch and release policy. Guests at Golden Eagle Lodge who land pike in the 40" – 55" range and walleyes from 20" – 30" are not uncommon.

Golden Eagle LodgeOur lodge and every guest cabin overlooks a beautiful white sand beach that is over 700 yards long. With all this space we could easily accommodate allot of guests but our philosophy is that people come to Golden Eagle Lodge to relax so we limit ourselves to 18 guests at a time. In the evening guests will often sit on the large deck and watch a never ending sunset that can only be experienced in Northern Canada. This limited capacity will guarantee you a personal laid back atmosphere and give a level of service that cannot find anywhere else.

   

 

$1,500 (Value) Midwest Guide Service:

 

(3) Full Day Guided Tours

Each day of the show, a lucky student will win $300 Cash as will the School for the best essay.

   

 

$1,200 (Value) Canadian Waters:

 

(2) Seven day canoe trips: (1) with our Complete Supreme Outfitting valued at $595.00 Minimum of two (2) people

Canadian WatersCanadian Waters Inc. canoe outfitters is owned and operated by the Waters family. We founded our Ely, Minnesota Boundary Waters outfitter business in 1964 because we love going on BWCA and Quetico Provincial Park canoe trips! Canadian Waters canoe outfitters has remained under the same continuous ownership and management longer than any other Boundary Waters and Quetico outfitter!

Among the Best of Boundary Waters Outfitters

Canadian White WaterCanadian Waters is ideally located in Ely, MN to take advantage of all BWCA and Quetico Park canoe trip entry points. We include free transportation with all of our complete canoe outfitting and fly-in canoe trip packages.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area - A Whole New World

Between Lake Superior and Lake of the Woods, lies a vast network of smaller lakes and streams - a region once famous as the water highway of the Voyageurs. In the heart of this wilderness lies the United States' Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park. They join together to form an area of more than two million acres known as the canoe country. A Boundary Waters and Quetico Park canoe trip is more than just a route on a map - more than merely "camping out". Evening campfires, the resounding slap of a beaver's tail, the call of a loon, the breeze through the pines... this is the canoe country. Your first canoe portage will transport you into our world - the world of the Boundary Waters canoe trip outfitter; a world of specially designed camping equipment, canoes, fishing tackle and outdoor clothing; a world of canoe country maps and charts, routing tables and trip briefing areas complete with "How To" videos on fishing, camping, and canoeing. Here you'll meet the people of the canoe country who have personally paddled and camped almost every square mile of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW)!

   

 

$595 (Value) Canadian Waters:

 

(2) 7 day canoe trips for one (1) with our Complete Supreme Outfitting valued at $595.00. A minimum of two (2) people on the trip.

Canadian Waters The total value of the two trips would be $1195.00. Included would be all of the camping equipment and canoes plus all of the food supplies needed for the trip. The only thing the individual would have to supply would be fishing equipment and personal items. Everything else would be provided by Canadian Waters.

   

 

$1,000 (Value) Temple Bay:

 

Certificate Towards a Fishing Trip

Temple Bay LodgeTemple Bay Lodge is located on beautiful Eagle Lake in Ontario, Canada. No other region of Ontario can offer you the excellent and diversified fishing experience, that you can find on the over 60,000 acres of Eagle Lake.

Temple Bay LodgeCatch HOT! fishing action for trophy Walleye, Muskie, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass and Perch.

Temple Bay Lodge is located 120 miles north of International Falls.

Temple Bay Lodge has gained it's wonderful reputation by featuring the area's finest accommodations, food, and fishing experiences; including, their all expense fishing trip packages. You drive yourself or take advantage of the Canadian Fishing Express motor coach service from numerous midwest locations.

Free Wireless Internet Now Available - Feel Free to Bring Your Laptops

   

 

$1,000 (Value) LadyBug Lodge:

 

Includes boat fuel, Great Northern Tour boat drop, cabin/pontoon rental for five nights.

LadyBug LodgeNestled on the shores of Shagawa Lake in Ely, Minnesota, Lady Bug Lodge is ready to make your vacation vision a reality. Whether you are searching for a peaceful getaway or an exhilarating fishing adventure, allow us to fulfill your dream. We have over 35 years of experience in the resort/marina business.

Activities for the kids to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness guided tours, Lady Bug Lodge has it all!

Lady BugCraving a thrilling battle with that trophy catch? Shagawa Lake has over 2,000 acres of walleye, perch, bass, northern, crappie, blue gill, panfish, lake trout and rainbow trout action just waiting for your line to hit the water!

Leisurely canoe trip or pontoon ride more your speed? We are your fishing and boating specialists! From rentals to lessons, we are sure to provide a memorable vacation experience. We even have certified mechanics on staff to ensure the utmost in equipment maintenance!

   

 

$1,000 (Value) John's Elgin Market:

 

(10) $50.00 Gift CertificatesJohns Market

   

 

$1,000 (Value) White Iron Beach Resort:

 

Full week stay for (2)

Come visit White Iron Beach Resorts at America's Outdoor ShowOne-of-a-kind family vacations await at White Iron Beach Resort, where our cabins overlook beautiful White Iron Lake near Ely, Minnesota, making ours one of northeastern Minnesota’s finest family vacation and fishing resorts! Surrounded by the Superior National Forest and offering easy access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and outstanding fishing, White Iron Beach Resort is the ideal setting for an unforgettable Minnesota getaway!

Come visit White Iron Beach Resort at America's Outdoor ShowEnjoy comfortable lakeside cabins, a shallow swimming area for kids, sandy beaches, and so much more at an outstanding northern Minnesota fishing resort! White Iron Beach Resort has everything you could want in a resort vacation, from a scenic lake and classic cabins to great fishing and all kinds of family fun! If you’re not on the lake trolling for trophy walleye, planted near a crappie bed, casting for bass or hooking into a lunker of a northern pike, you may want to check out our sauna or game room. Volleyball, basketball and a playground round out on-site activities, but everyone gathers round the campfire for our weekly marshmallow roast!

In nearby Ely, find unique shopping, dining, entertainment and events. One of the state’s favorite destinations, Ely holds great times for everyone, any time of year. While you’re exploring the region, pay a visit to the International Wolf Center, Tower-Soudan Underground Mine or numerous s hiking and biking trails. There’s something for everyone at White Iron Beach Resort and Ely!

At the end of the day, kick back an enjoy one of our 19 cabins or duplex! Cabins range from fully remodeled to luxury and sleep up to 14. In addition to cabin rentals, we also provide boat, motor and pontoon rentals, plus canoes

   

 

$840 (Value) Dunlap Charter Service and The Captain's Lodge:

 

(1) Fully guided charter service for (1) person and lodging for (1) night

Dunlap CharterSpend a day with us on the greatest Walleye fishery in the world! You'll take off in the morning on one of our beautiful 30 foot boats. All rods, reels, lures and bait are included, or feel free to bring your own. Our guides are some of the best on the water with over 60 years experience. Spend the whole day fishing with people who REALLY LOVE THIS STUFF!

Dunlap CharterAfter a day on the water come back to The Captain's Lodge, the VERY best in the area! Rest in the shade while your fish are cleaned, then spend the night at a new lodge designed with the fisherman's comfort in mind. After a long day on the water, we do not believe in roughing it! Let us take care of you! We've been doing this since 1957, and WE KNOW WHERE THEY LIVE!!!

 

   

 

$750 (Value) Captain Hook Fishing Charters:

 

(1) Full Day Fishing Charter

Captain Hook Fishing ChartersLake Erie charter fishing for Walleye Smallmouth Bass and Perch.... Providing our customers the best walleye charter fishing option on Lake Erie. THE WALLEYE FISHING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!!!

Captain Hook Fishing ChartersFor the greatest day of fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass and perch fishing charters on Lake Erie, take a trip with Captain Hook Charters. Enjoy your day charter fishing on Lake Erie and relax in the evening at our fishing resort, "The Pond"

You will stay at the Anchor and Wheel Inn, where you will discover great hospitality, great food, great accommodations and of course some of the best Lake Erie smallmouth fishing you will find in the world!

July, August, September and October are prime periods for this trip and there are always plenty of walleye, along with the bass in the area, to turn this into a great combo trip. You show up at our dock and we return you to our dock, unless you get Island Fever and decide to stay on Pelee.

   

 

$600 (Value) Wildman Whitewater Ranch:

 

(15) whitewater rafting trips on the Peshtigo River

visit wildman Whitewater RanchThe Wildman Whitewater Ranch is the premier outdoor adventure resorts and whitewater rafting centers in the Midwest.

Visit Wildman Whitewater RanchWhile we're known for offering exciting whitewater rafting trips down the scenic Peshtigo and Menominee Rivers in Wisconsin near the Michigan border, we also provide our guests with so much more. With a full array of outdoor adventure activities, there's virtually something for everyone.

Challenge yourself on our 60-ft tall High Ropes Course and adrenalin-pumping Giant Swing or explore the Northwood's wilderness on our ATV Trail Tours and Snowmobile Tours. You can even scale the dynamic terrain of the Rock Dam Gorge with our supervised Rock Climbing and Rappelling adventures. If you like competition, team up with your friends or family in an exciting afternoon of Wildman Paintball Pursuit.

We also have first-class facilities and amenities with campsites and cabins nestled among towering hemlock trees along the river's edge just beneath the famous Horse Race Rapid of the Peshtigo River, the longest stretch of whitewater on the entire river.

   

 

 Kamikaze Bowfishing:

 

Providing a 1/2 day Aerial Bowfishing Trip for 1-2 people. Participant has the option to upgrade to a full day and/or 3-4 person trip.

Kamikaze Bowfishing

   

 

$500 (Value) Canoe Canada Outfitters:

 

(1) $500 gift certificates that can be applied towards any adventure we represent throughout the world.

Canoe Canada OutfittersQuetico is the Canadian side of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. It covers 4,800 square kilometers of untouched wilderness in Northern Ontario's Pre-cambrian shield rock forest.

No hunting, roads, or development of any kind are allowed and firearms are prohibited. Even motorized boats are banned from the park, so you can travel by canoe through a truly remote wilderness.

This gift certificate may be taken between May 15th and September 15th 2010 or 2011 and, specific dates are subject to availability. Total value of the award may be used towards any Fly-in Outpost, Moose Hunt, Bear Hunt, or canoe Trip.

   

 

$500 (Value) Dove Island Lodge:

 

Certificate towards lodge

Visit Dove Island Resort at America's Outdoor ShowExtravagance amidst isolation is what our clients expect when they visit our Sitka Alaska luxury fishing lodge on private Dove Island. Few fishing lodges in Alaska offer a once in a lifetime angling experience coupled with refined amenities such as gourmet meals and luxurious accommodations.

Get Pampered at Dove Island LodgeHere at Dove Island, we offer guests the chance to fish for king salmon, halibut and trophy steelhead in the pristine waters surrounding our Sitka Alaska luxury fishing lodge. After a day of angling, sit back and relax as one of our gourmet chefs prepares a five-course meal featuring the culinary delights of America’s last frontier. Then lose yourself in one of our private hot tubs.

Couples and professionals in search of fishing lodges in Alaska that truly offer a chance for serenity and relaxation will not be disappointed. Novice and experienced anglers alike will find our professional guides and charter captains both knowledgeable and helpful. A retreat to our Sitka Alaska luxury fishing lodge is one you will never forget. Immerse yourself in our northern paradise and let us do the pampering.

   

 

$500 (Value) Outdoor Connection:

 

(2) $250 gift certificates that can be applied towards any adventure we represent throughout the world.

Outdoor ConnectionLooking for a hunting or fishing trip? How about whitewater rafting or a photo safari? You have found the right place. Outdoor Connection has been providing personalized outdoor travel planning services for over 20 years. Our group of franchise owners from across the United States, Canada and Europe, allow you to work hand in hand with someone local. Over 15,000 clients have used our service for their travel planning.

If hunting, fishing, horseback riding or any of almost 300 outdoor adventures we represent are in your future, you will find them fun and affordable. Certificates must be redeemed by 12/31/2010. Limit of one certificate per individual.

Outdoor ConnectionOur services include:

  • Over 300 worldwide destinations all approved and inspected by our franchise owners
  • Packing lists, customs info, references and testimonials
  • NO charge to you

   

 

$500 (Value) Richmond Hunt Club:

 

2 person hunt to include a dog and guide and 10 birds

Richmond Hunt CclubRelax and enjoy the Midwest's only natural outdoor hunting facility. We maintain 850 acres of hills, flatlands, woods, open spaces, marshes, ponds, and streams. And it's all only a short drive from Chicago or Milwaukee. Get directions now.

Richmond Hunting ClubWhether you are an experienced hunter, fisherman or new to the outdoors, Richmond Hunting Club has something for you. We can organize an event for you and your friends, your family or a corporate event.

Sporting Clays Open to the Public. You don't need to be a member to enjoy our shooting ranges designed to simulate real world situations.

Introductory Pheasant Hunt. Non-members, discover what bird hunting is all about. Our professional guides are available to give expert instruction and a safe introduction to shooting as a sport.

   

 

$500 (Value) Illinois Bowfishing:

 

Welcome to the Bowfishing Association of Illinois!

Illinois BowfishingKamikaze Bowfishing will provide a 1/2 day Aerial Bowfishing Trip for 1-2 people.

This trip has a base value of $500.Bowfishing Association of Illinois

date(s) may be scheduled May - Sept 2010, trip will take place weather / conditions permitting. Participant has the option to upgrade to a full day and/or 3-4 person trip.

More details and contact information can be found on our website at www.ibowfish.com

   

 

$500 (Value) Eco-Adventure International:

 

Certificate towards any African safari

Eco-InternationalWe are one of the leading companies providing small group, eco-friendly travel throughout the world. Our itineraries are designed to allow you to explore the world around you as well as to introduce you to fascinating cultures and peoples. Through our association with local ground-based operators around the world we are able to provide life enhancing experiences while at the same time keeping concerns for the environment and the comfort and safety of our clients the top priority.

Whether you are interested in an African Safari or want to trek Nepal I believe you will find our programs to be outstanding.

   

 

$3,000 (Value) In Cash Prizes to Kids and Schools Essay Contest:

 

Each day of the show, a lucky student will win $300 Cash as will the School for the best essay.

Kids are encouraged to bring a photo of their favorite fish ever caught.

...must be present to win.

Back Country Adventure Area --- Get KIDS Hooked on fishing.

Get Hooked on fishing...Not Drugs!Get Kids Hooked on fishing...Not Drugs!

The flagship educational program of the Foundation, Hooked on fishing Not on Drugs is a long-term mentor-based program that creates ethical anglers while developing positive life skills, such as, decision-making, goal-setting, communicating meaningfully with others, and choosing to remain drug-free

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Saturday is Kid’s Day — turn off the video games, push back from the Computers, and stop texting for a few hours… the kids are going to have a blast in the Back Country Competition Arena!