HARRISBURG- Squirrel meat will be a first-time addition to the menu at this year's "A Taste of the Great Outdoors" at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show (Feb. 4-12, State Farm Show Complex).

On Tuesday, February 7, at 5 PM, students and chefs from the culinary school at Harrisburg Area Community College will present a variety of delectable game recipes in the Small Arena to the hundreds of attendees who can't wait to sample unique game recipes and learn new cooking techniques from cooking professionals. During the event over a thousand free samples will be consumed.

In addition to squirrel, this year's offerings will include entrees made with venison, wild turkey, pheasant, and walleye. Free recipes for the dishes will also be distributed at the event.

For more information on the Show, List of Exhibitors, or a complete schedule of seminar speakers, contests and family entertainment offered at the 2012 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show, visit www.easternsportshow.com.

Online ticket sales for the Show are open and discount tickets can be purchased at: EasternSportShow.com/tix

The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Outdoor Channel and Comcast. Now in its 57th year, the Show has grown to be the largest outdoor hunting and fishing event of its kind in North America. With more than 1,200 exhibitors, The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show brings the passion for the outdoors-indoors-by bringing outdoor sports enthusiasts of all ages from across the country to view the latest and best in hunting and fishing gear, shop for ATV's and RV's and plan & book hunting and fishing trips with outfitters & charters from around the world. The Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show also offers a wide range of seminars presented by experts along with hunting- and fishing-related contests and family-oriented entertainment. The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is sponsored in part by Cabela's, Thompson/Center Arms, and Progressive Insurance. Chevy is the official truck of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.