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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 2003, MAY 30 - JUNE 1ST Thanks for checking in.
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DUCK’S
UNLIMITED GREAT OUTDOOR FESTIVAL – MEMPHIS, TENN
May
30th thru June 1st, 2003
By: Allen “horntagger” Morris
THE
GREAT OUTDOORS FAMILY
What
is the first thing that comes to mind after attending the Ducks Unlimited
Great Outdoor Festival in Memphis, Tennessee. “FAMILY” – That is the bottom
line of what this event is all about. Families from every state in the
region were enjoying great outdoor activities together. No one event across
the United States shows how strong families and the great outdoors are
woven together.
With
great outdoor activities for every member of the family to see and take
part in and in such great quantity it would amazing to hear that anyone
person could attend all the events at this great outdoor festival in one
day.
To
give you a short list of what was at the Great Outdoor Festival this year:
Shooting
Sports Village – Shotgun, Rifle, Pistol, Air Rifle Ranges and Exhibition
Shooting area.
Archery
Village – Youth and Adult 3D archery range, and Exhibition Shooting area.
Fishing
Village – Fly Fishing classes, and canoe and kayak areas.
Biking
& Camping Village – Climbing walls, and off road bike track.
Hunting
Dog Village – Handler demonstrations, and Retrieval training classes.
ATV
Village – Fishing pool for kids along with test-drive ATV’s for adults
and kids.
4x4
Village – Test-drive and see the latest sport utility vehicles and 4x4
trucks, and some you did not even know they existed.
Conservation
Village – Local, regional, national conservation efforts and agencies and
youth activity center.
Exhibitors
– With hundreds of new and favorite companies to show their new and existing
products, available to buy and/or see first hand for every type of outdoor
activity.
That
is the short list of activities that I was able to see and my family was
able to participate in at the festival for two days and still did not see
and do everything I wanted.
EVERYTHING OUTDOORS
Don’t
let the Ducks Unlimited throw you off, even with everything for the waterfowl
hunter under the sun on hand. This is just not an event for the waterfowl
hunter either. At the Great Outdoors Festival they had events, products,
activities and organizations for the deer hunter, turkey hunter, or any
type of hunter, fisherman, trapper, or what ever you do in the woods or
on the water on hand for you to see or try out first hand.
WHY
GO?
Why
Not!Like
I said before, with everything under the sun to do and see. Well, I was
just like you, I had never been to one until last year and that was a last
minute plan with just a few friends. But, after that first year I planned
for my family to attend. This year both the wife and my son had a great
time even with the temperature reaching into the 90’s they had areas to
cool off and to take break when needed. Along with the friends from last
year brought there families also and even commenting that this event was
better than going to Six Flags for a day. Makes for a great 3-day vacation.
Well
we got a little later start than we wanted to but that is the way typical
family is headed out for a weekend. If you do attend there is a ton of
parking but you need to get there early to avoid the main heat of the day
and to get a little closer parking spot. People from across the country
had driven in and flew in for this event. Nothing you can imagine can prepare
you for a show like this unless you have been before and you and your family
will want to go back next year.
WHO
DO YOU KNOW AT THE SHOW?
Well
I am not going to list every manufacturer, supplier or outdoor personalities
at the show that would be impossible, but I will list a several so you
get an idea. Bill Jordan’s Realtree, Stampede Products, Primos Hunting
Calls, Outland Sports, Crockett Creek Beef Jerkey, Suzuki, Chevy, Nissan,
Duck Commander, Creative Pet Products, Fortress Safes, CamoClad, CamoMat,
Eukanuba, Marshall’s Outdoor Products, The Single Action Shooting Society,
Insta Tree Stands, Scentleaf, Camoshades, Rhino Linings, Marshall Outdoor
Products, Wildrose Kennels, Arctic Shield and Light’n Sights.
For
the outdoor personalities, it had to be the place to be of the hunting
world for individuals to meet your favorite. Butch Jordan and Scott Hughes
with Realtree, Jimmie Primos and Duke Turnage with Primos Hunting Calls,
Bill Dance host of Bill Dance Outdoors, Tom Knapp world famous Exhibition
Shooter, Phil Robertson – The Duck Commander, Michael Stewart – Wildrose
Kennel Team, Billy Adams – Lohman Game Calls part of Outland Sports Gold
Staff, and Eli Haydel – Haydel Game Calls. You can honestly say the pro-staff
and manufacture representatives for almost every company was on hand to
answer
questions.
TheNO.
1outdoor
personalities that were on hand for this event were the hundreds of Great
Outdoors Festivals Volunteers. By far you could take away the rest of the
outdoor personalities on hand at this event and still have a great time.
But the VOLUNTEERS that work throughout the heat for all three days, there
would be no event at all. They deserve more credit than anyone could ever
give them and are the true stars at this event and the reason the outdoors
will always be a strong. I would like to thank them ALL for everything
they did.
The only thing I regret when I was leaving the
show not attending the show for all three days. The main reason I did not
get to talk to everyone or get to see every single new product now out.
You just can not do it in one or even two days. But will take what I can
get.
GOING
TO MISS IT AGAIN?
With
events like this, I will say that the heritage of hunting and the great
outdoors may be under attack. But, it is strong in tradition, families,
and companies trying to keep it alive! Just in case you want to get a head
start for next year. Go to www.dugof.com
and bookmark that page and find out when the next year will come around.
I
am glad that I was able to take my family and friends to such an event
like this and hope I will again.
Hope
to see you in the woods or on the water and even at the Ducks Unlimited
Great Outdoor Festival next year. Horntagger.
AFTER YOU CHECK OUT OUR PAGE HERE YOU MIGHT WANT TO VISIT
MEMPHIS
GREAT OUTDOOR FESTIVAL
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DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE PRODUCT REVIEWS FROM THE FESTIVAL
Check out and see what you missed this year and don't miss next.
PICTURES FROM THE SHOW.
Horntagger Jr. and Horntagger first time canoe trip together. |
8 years old already has to deal with women drivers. |
Horntagger Jr. future spider man. |
All American boy and a flag on top. How great can a nation get. |
Gets a sticker for that climb. |
Onto making a frog that tell the temperature. |
No time to rest as Mom helps with bird feeder. |
Don't wear a good white shirt. |
Lots of people but at least cooler this year. |
Avalanche Trucks are getting in the Outdoors. |
This Avalanche will get you into the wood and also make it a home. |
Onto the bow shooting range for the kids. |
After that you can test drive your favorite or wish list truck off road. |
Horntagger and Bill Dance. Nice weekend like this should have been fishing together. |
 Kids even get to test drive ATV's. |
 See the New Advantage Max 4 Camo on this hunters dream truck. |
Scott Hughes with Realtree and Horntagger. First real showing of the MAX-4 Advantage Pattern. |
 Michael
Stewart – Drake - Horntagger. The Wildrose Kennel Team was showing how great a dog Drake is. |
Byron Ferguson and Horntagger. Great Outdoor Festival with Archery is a must. So you have to have Byron or it would be like having a bow with out the arrow. |
Phil Robertson – The Duck Commander and Horntagger. The best Waterfowl Hunter is a must at a Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoor Festival. |
Barney Kalef Pro Staff for Hunter Specialties and Horntagger. |
Horntagger Jr. hanging out at the CAMOCLAD Jeep. Never to early to dream. |
CAMOCLAD from a big boy's toy to a little girl's toy. CAMOCLAD can handle the job onsite. |
CAMOCLAD from trucks to ATV's. |
CAMOCLAD can now do your hunting cabing if you have a Steel siding building. |
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 How much sharper can it get to walk up to a CAMOCLAD building. |
Keep an eye open for this all electric - and powerful ATV. I even watched it climb a vertical wall with it's front tires. |
This will be 2003 hottest ATV on the market. Powerful and quite just like a wolf. |
Pups get there first lesson at the Festival also. What a great looking breed!! |
New meaning to go RVing. |
Hunter Paradise on wheels. |
Home away from home on the inside. |
Shotgun demonstration by the professionals. |
THE NEW TOY ACCESSORIE FOR THE OUTDOORS. |
FUTURE BIG BOY TOY. |
 It's not an outdoor show without Coleman on hand. |
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LOGO SAY'S IT ALL. |
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Single Action Shooting Society was on hand. |
They really show you how to handle a gun. |
They are packing at all times. |
They put on one of the best shows at the Festival. |
Men need more lesson on shooting than women. |
Ducks Unlimited Volunteers keep up the great work even when the temperature reaches 80 degrees. |
Kids are getting there first lessons with a shotgun also. |
One of the hottest new logo's and hunting merchandise at the show. |
DVD ready for you viewing. |
DUCK HUNTIN' ON THE MOVE. |
Ducks Unlimited http://www.dugof.com/memphis.html
Agricenter International Show Hours Complete Schedule of Events
Tired of test-driving an SUV on the dealers parking lot?
Try the specially constructed off-road track at the Festival! The lure of the bow will point you in this direction!
If you're into traveling the back roads: Climb to a new experience biking, camping, Discover what non-profit agencies are doing today to
make a difference in our tomorrow: Catch a little bit of everything! Designed for man's best friend: Whether you're an avid shooter, or looking to just try
it out: We bring the Great Outdoors inside! Don't Miss a Single Saw Screaming, Axe Swinging, Chip
Flying Second Come Compete or Just Watch the DUGOF's First Ever Calling
Competition!
Great Outdoor Festival
Memphis, Tennessee 2003 May 30th thru June 1st.
7777 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38120
Friday noon – 7 pm
Saturday 9 am – 7 pm
Sunday 9 am – 5 pm
•Latest vehicle models and concept cars
• Sport Utility Vehicles
• 4x4 Tracks
• Test drives in off-road conditions
• Aftermarket displays & demonstrations
4X4 Village Schedule of Events
• Hands-on firing at mat and 3D targets
• Bow hunting tips & demonstrations by world-class
archers
• the Bowhunter Challenge
• Bows, arrows & accessories by industry leaders
Archery Village Schedule of Events
• Test drive on a dirt track with hills, ruts, logs &
puddles
• ATV and Utility Vehicles
• Industry representatives with the latest models and
accessories
ATV Village Schedule of Events
hiking & more:
•Camping equipment
• Biking gear
• Take a spin on our challenging bike tracks
• Trick riding demonstrations
• Two climbing walls
• Wilderness Cooking competition
• Boy Scouts Cooking Demonstrations
Biking & Camping Village Schedule of Events
• Local, regional, national conservation efforts
• Worldwide conservation organizations
• Ducks Unlimited & Greenwing area
• Youth activity center
• Visit Drake the official ducks Unlimited Dog
Conservation Village Schedule of Events
• Latest rods, gear & clothing
• Boats and motors
• Bass fishing
• Fly fishing demonstrations
• Paddle around the lake in a canoe or kayak
• Decoy displays
Fishing Village Schedule of Events
• Handler demonstrations
• Retrieval training & techniques
• Vetinary clinics
• Leading industry manufacturers
• Water retrieval demonstrations
*All dogs must be rabies vaccinated and wear a rabies
vaccination tag. Please come to the festival prepared to clean up after your
dog.
Hunting Dog Village Schedule of Events
• Shotguns, Pistols, Rifles, Air Rifles
• Expert supervision
• Safe and proper use of all products
• Special guests, including Tom Knapp and Cowboy Action
shooters from SASS
• Win a chance to "Shoot with the Pros"
• Reloading demonstrations
• Try out Guns & Ammo's 2001 Guns of the Year
Shooting Sport Village Schedule of Events
• Hundreds of exhibitors
• Publications including outdoor-oriented magazines
• Apparel
• Cooking demonstrations
• Youth art display
Exhibitor Village Schedule of Events
• Catch the STIHL® competition live at the Festival
and then watch it again on ESPN
• 28 Contestants from around the world
• Six Exciting Timbersports® Events: Springboard,
STIHL® Stock Saw, Underhand Chop, Single Buck, Standing Block Chop and Hot
Saw
• Catch the competition in it's 17th season
• Click here for more information
• Thousands of Dollars in Prizes
• Duck Calling: junior, hunting and competitive style
• Goose Calling
• Turkey Calling sanctioned by the National Wild Turkey
Federation
• Stay tuned to the Promos and Prizes page for registration
and other information
PRODUCT
REVIEW OF SOME NEW PRODUCTS AT THE 2002 DUCKS UNLIMITED GREAT OUTDOOR FESTIVAL
IN MEMPHIS.
For
the Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoor Festival in Memphis – I hope to show you some
different companies you need to take a look at this year. These are just some
of the products at the show that struck my interest and might benefit you the
hunter in the next season. You will have to decide for your self if these products
are what you are missing.
Keep checking back as I go through my list. Allen “horntagger”
Morris
Something the whole family can enjoy or
for a snack for the deer stand or duck blind. For you duck hunters
you need to try the BLAZIN CAJUN, you will need all that water around
you to put out the fire. But for you deer hunters and just for those family
outings try the Original, Peppered or Teriyaki. If you want to go at it on your
own, try the Jerky Marinade and spices.
This premium beef jerky has been specially
marinated and carefully smoked with real hickory hardwoods for a great tasting
snack you can pack away in your tackle box or hunting pouch and enjoy eating
anytime and anywhere.
Also be sure and check out their on-line
recipes for your favorite dish using Crockett Creek marinated and spices.
Crockett Beef Jerky Creek.
2134 Hwy. 411 S.,
Maryville, TN. 37801
1-800-775-4495
www.crockettcreek.com
Just because your are indoors does not
mean you can’t bring inside. Check out the Ceiling Fans, Fan Blades
,
Pull Chains, Wall Plates, and your favorite Toilet Seat. This will bring style
and the outdoors to the favorite room in
the house or the cabin. Almost forgot check out the Truck Mirror hanger.All
of these are great for the duck, deer, or turkey hunter.
Marshall’s Outdoor Products
P.O. Box 46105
Baton Rouge, LA. 70895
1-225-612-3100
www.marshalls-op.com
Don’t let your favorite hunting picture
sit in a drawer, glove box or picture book. Get them on the wall with your
favorite camouflage pattern. Check out these high class hand crafted picture
frames matted with authentic camouflage fabric. Back easily removes to insert
your standard 4x6 photographs. Made for hunters by hunters. They will do custom
order also.
Camo Mat Company
Collierville, TN
1-901-861-3946
www.camomat.com
Want to protect your vehicle and drive around in style, or maybe
you need a new paint job and you can not afford it. Check out CamoClad Camouflage
System today, You can accent that new truck or completely cover it which ever
you choose, or maybe you need to get that ATV camouflage before next season.
Will turn the heads of people driving by and comes in your favorite camouflage.
Check it out for yourself.
Camoclad Inc Whole Truck Kits
5624 N. Marmora
Chicago, IL. 60646
www.camoclad.com
Accent Panels Kits
ATV Kits
