Western Hunting and Conservation Expo Expands in Salt Lake Feb. 9-12,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Families are making plans now to attend the
Western Hunting and Conservation Expo (WHCE) here Feb. 9-12 at the
Salt Palace Convention Center. On pace to set records with
235,000-square-feet, new hands-on activities, world class
entertainment, special big game tag drawings, outdoor celebrities and
more than 400 exhibitors, WHCE has become “the outdoor show to
attend,” according to organizers Miles Moretti, President and CEO of
the Mule Deer Foundation, and Byron Bateman, President of Sportsmen
for Fish & Wildlife.
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with hundreds of
exhibitors, including guides, outfitters, manufacturers, conservation
leaders, wildlife agency staff, lodge owners, artists, hunting VIPs,
clothiers, jewelers and others. Adults and children will enjoy acres
of world class taxidermy displays.
A highly anticipated new attraction for 2012 is the “Youth Wildlife
Conservation Experience.” Throughout the Expo, youngsters will
participate in interactive outdoor and conservation-related
activities like laser, air gun and archery shooting ranges, plus
wildlife identification and CSI habitat scavenger hunt. There will
also be free gifts and a youth gun drawing.
Adults and youngsters can enter the indoor archery competition
sponsored by Rick V Hunt Adventures and Stickflipper Archery. And
they can attend free seminars, like Official B & C Scoring by Rusty
Hall and Bow Hunting Tricks and Techniques with Shawn Monson and
Anthony Dixon of Full Moon Productions. Comedian Jeff Foxworthy will
be Talkin’ Huntin’ on Sat., Feb. 11, at 3 p.m.
Ladies won’t want to miss the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Fri., Feb.
10, at 11:30 a.m., featuring Dueling Pianos and a “Most Unusual Hat
Contest.” This fun-filled afternoon of female camaraderie is
sponsored by Sisel and Barrick North America.
Hunters can apply for 200 of Utah’s Premiere Big Game tags through a
unique partnership with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Non-residents of Utah can apply for all the tags, and as a special
incentive, five of the 200 tags will be available for non-residents
only. There will also be at least 15 sheep hunts given away.
Additionally, the WHCE boasts the largest collection of State
Auctions (Governor’s Tags) gathered together in one place!
In the evenings, the WHCE features gala dinners with celebrity
speakers, awards, entertainment and thrilling auctions. This year’s
entertainment will include Jeff Foxworthy and country music stars
Craig Morgan and Daniel Lee Martin.
The WHCE combines the very best in hunting expositions with a joint
national convention between two major North American wildlife
conservation organizations – the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) and
Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife. MidwayUSA is the official sponsor for
the Expo.
The WHCE is the main fundraiser behind MDF’s mission to conserve mule
deer, black-tailed deer and their habitat. Other goals supported
through the WHCE include recruitment and retention of youth into the
shooting sports and conservation, and MDF’s support of regulated
hunting as a viable component of wildlife conservation.
Daily admission is $20 per person, and multi-day discount packages
are available. Save $50 on the WHCE Full Registration Package by
registering by Feb. 1, 2012.
Don’t miss this exciting and important event for conservation. Get
more information or register for the Western Hunting and Conservation
Expo at www.huntexpo.com.
Contact: Miles Moretti
Tel.: 1-888-375-DEER
E-mail: president@muledeer.org
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About MDF
The Mule Deer Foundation is one of the key conservation groups in
North America working to restore, improve and protect mule deer,
black-tailed deer and their habitat. With a focus on science and
program efficiency, MDF has raised millions of dollars and put
countless hours on the ground for mission-critical projects. MDF
acknowledges regulated hunting as a viable management component and
is committed to recruitment and retention of youth into the shooting
sports and conservation. Get involved at www.muledeer.org or call
1-888-375-DEER.
About SFW
Headquartered in North Salt Lake, Utah, Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife
is a charitable, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of
SFW is to promote the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat,
assist in providing quality wildlife management programs, educating
the public about the role hunters play in wildlife conservation, and
perpetuating the family tradition of hunting and fishing. Visit
www.sfw.net or call 801-936-1386.