Cabela's® to Kick-Off Fall Great Outdoor Days

Springfield, Ore. - Cabela's is preparing to make the 2012 fall season a memorable one with the kick-off of their premier hunting event, Fall Great Outdoor Days, August 18-19. Featuring free seminars, sweepstakes and demonstrations by industry experts, Cabela's in Springfield is gearing up for the fall hunting and fishing seasons.

Oregon's top hunting experts including Under Armour's Cameron Hanes and Bowtech's Jody Cyr will be on hand to sign autographs, demonstrate products and help you become a better hunter by conducting seminars and visiting one-on-one. With giveaways, specials and seminars, this free-to-the-public, multi-day event offers novice and experienced hunters alike a great opportunity to hone in on new tactics and let fly a few hunting stories of their own with the experts.

Visitors to Fall Great Outdoors Days can enter for the chance to win a prize package valued at more than $11,000. No purchase is necessary to enter, the contest is open to legal residents of the United States age 18 and over at the time of entry. See store for complete details.

Experts representing local conservation partners and organizations will be in-store including:
• Oregon Hunters Association

• Mule Deer Foundation

• Green Valley Hunting and Retriever Club

• Diamond Archery Kicking Bear Interactive Shooting Trailer

• Travel Lane County


Plus, don't miss Cameron Hanes, Under Armour Pro Staffer and author of Backcountry Bowhunting, and his Backcountry Hunting seminar, Saturday at 1 pm in the Gateway Mall's Meeting Place Room. This one-hour seminar will be followed by a meet and greet in Cabela's archery department.

Below is a list of seminars and demonstrations for August 18-19.

Dutch Oven Breakfast
Breakfast is a great way to start your day. Learn to cook a fabulous breakfast at Cabela's in a Dutch Oven. We'll introduce products to get started and a few simple recipes you can share with your family.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Front of Store

Break in New Boots
Nothing is worse than a blister at the beginning of a long hike. Come by our camping display and learn what it takes to break new boots in before you head outdoors and afield.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Footwear

Wapiti Wisdom
Learn techniques for hunting elk this fall from Bowtech and Sitka Pro Staffer Jody Cyr. Jody will cover the basics to elk hunting that every hunter should know. Learn about calling and recommended gear to keep you in the hunt.
Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
Location: Mall side entrance

Backcountry Hunting with Cameron Hanes
Learn all about hunting the backcountry with Oregon native and Under Armour Pro Staffer, Cameron Hanes. Known for his hardcore approach to hunting the high country, Cameron will share his passion for chasing game miles off the beaten path.
Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Seminar 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.)
Location: Mall side entrance

Reloading Basics
Reload your own ammo and save money in the long run. Learn from our outfitters what equipment is required to get started on a hobby that will last a lifetime.
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Location: Hunting

Fall Chinook Focus
Get ready for fall Chinook fishing. We'll introduce techniques sure to increase your catch. Other notables include rigging setups used by the experts as well as tactics preferred by the locals for landing more fish.
Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Location: Mall side entrance

Keep Your Edge with Free Knife Sharpening
Be amazed at how easy it is to sharpen your kitchen and hunting knives at this product demo. It only takes a few minutes for your blade to take on a whole new level of sharpness. Free knife sharpening will follow the presentation.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Conservation Mountain

Early Season Honkers
Get more out of your waterfowl season and target early season honkers throughout the fall months. Focusing on tactics for luring in these early flyers, our outfitter will share tips and tactics for hunting geese throughout the Willamette Valley.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m.
Location: Mall side entrance

Smokin' Session: Meats and Fish
Learn tips from Cabela's outfitters on smokin' techniques sure to satisfy the taste buds of your buddies. From meats to fish, and smokers from Bradley, Traeger and more, we'll be putting these units to the test.
Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Front of Store

Oregon Trophy Blacktails
Learn from an Oregon native strategies for tagging trophy blacktails. Mature blacktails, and blacktail bucks for that matter, can be extremely elusive and hard to hunt. Learn tips and tactics for finding bigger bucks from Bowtech and Sitka Gear's Jody Cyr.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Location: Mall side entrance

High-Tech Navigation
Take your exploration into the backcountry and learn more about high-tech navigation. Focusing on GPS and satellite units designed to keep you on track and on the trail, Cabela's will share products recommended for the most serious outdoor enthusiasts.
Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
Location: Optics

The Springfield store is located in the Gateway Mall at 2800 Gateway St., Springfield, OR 97477. Visit www.cabelas.com/springfield for complete event details or call 541-349-5760. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Contact:
Daniel Beraldo
541-349-5769