Scuttlebutt Magazine - January 2008 - (Page 20) Page 20 • January 2008 www.scuttlebutt.com Minnesota Sportsmen’s Show opens January 9 at RiverCentre in St. Paul You can count on two things when January arrives in Minnesota: It’s bound to be chilly outside, and the Minnesota Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping and Vacation Show hits St. Paul, kicking off the sport and boat show season. The Sportsmen’s Show is tailor made for outdoor lovers, showcasing a perfect mix of products and services, combined with informative seminars and fun, family-friendly special features. Now in its 38th year, the show starts its five-day run at St. Paul RiverCentre on Wednesday, January 9, continuing through Sunday, January 13. New model boats and RVs are ready for inspection and purchase. All the fun and functional new accessories for fishing, hunting, camping and boating are exhibited. Planning next summer’s vacation or fishing trip is a cinch. Scores of representatives from fishing and hunting lodges, resorts, campgrounds, fly-ins and outfitters are on hand to help., In all, there are nearly 500 exhibits to explore. Watercraft on display at the Sportsmen’s Show include powerboats, fishing boats, pontoons and personal watercraft. There’s also a large assortment of marine accessories and electronics, plus motors, docks and lifts. The wide selection of recreational vehicles ranges from folding camping trailers and truck campers to motor homes to fit every budget, whether modest or extravagant. Van conversions and sport utility vehicles are also included. Respected outdoor pros offer free seminars every day. Appearing this year are Fishing Hall of Fame member Larry Bolling on Wednesday and Thursday, and Lindy Little Joe president Ted Takasaki Friday through Sunday. Hunters sharing their expertise are Kurt Amundson, on Yacht Brokers Inc. has opened a new office to serve Wednesday and Thursday, and Todd Amenrud, Friday through Sunday. Ron Schara, journalist, author and TV personality, hosts the special “Kids’ Fishing School” on Saturday and Sunday mornings. New to the Sportsmen’s Show is the Great Bear Show, the oldest and longest-running educational wild animal show in the country. According to trainer Bob Steele, bears are extremely intelligent, fast learners and have exceptional balance. While they display their skills, he discusses bear behavior in the wild and in captivity. Five North American black bears will be at the Show – males Jacki and Andy, young Cindi, and her two cubs, Bucky and Brock. Returning after a threeyear hiatus is The Great American Duck Race of New Mexico, along with Odie Sudbeck’s Awesome Antler Collection. Both were their northern clients. The office will be located in Duluth and is situated to serve clients from northern Minnesota across northern Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and into Canada. The office will be staffed by Gary Swapinski, a brokerage industry veteran of more than eight years. He has boating experience in great hits with Sportsmen's Show attendees for several years. The Minnesota DNRsponsored archery shoot, based on their “Archery in the Schools” program, returns for its second year. DNR-trained and -certified instructors will teach archery skills to children and adults. The free feature is open continuously during the show. The 5,000-gallon Bass Tub aquarium on wheels and fishing in the live trout pond round out the Sportsmen’s Show special features. 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