Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Expo for hunting and outdoor enthusiasts returning to Louisville

Annual Louisville Deer & Turkey Expo Returns Jan. 27-29

PEWAUKEE, Wis. — The annual Louisville Deer & Turkey Expo, the state's premier consumer expo for hunting and outdoor enthusiasts presented by Field & Stream and Outdoor Life magazines, is returning for three days of all things deer and turkey hunting Jan. 27-29 at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds.

Hundreds of hunting exhibitors and outfitter booths will be on-site to showcase the latest in hunting and archery equipment, accessories, clothing and more. Other show features include interactive activities, action-packed demonstrations and informative how-to seminars.

MEDIA: Interviews, live shots and in-studio segments available Jan. 26-29.

Press passes available upon request.

For interviews, press passes and coverage opportunities, contact:
Evily Giannopoulos, public relations manager, 407-571-4587

Event highlights include:

Celebrity guest Tyler Wood, of Discovery Channel's "Moonshiners," will host meet-and-greets each day of the show.

Local sportsman can enter their best deer from any season for an official score and display in the Trophy Deer Contest and Display. Those who enter will receive a weekend pass to attend the expo. In addition to these impressive deer from Indiana and Kentucky, many famous world records will also be on display at the Trophies of Grace Record Whitetail Display.

Both novice and advanced hunters can learn how to improve and innovate during seminars hosted by field experts on topics including habitat management, hunting whitetails on small properties, food plots, and a wide variety of deer and turkey hunting techniques.

Attendees can get hands-on experience at trial ranges (youth archery, airgun, bowfishing, hoverball) and a 3-D bowhunting simulator.

Anyone who completed the state's online hunter's education course between Jan. 27, 2016, and Jan. 29, 2017, can complete the range test requirement on-site at the Louisville Deer & Turkey Expo. To be eligible, online registration at fw.ky.gov and a printed copy of course completion are required. Attendees with these materials will receive free admission.

Tickets purchased at the door will be $13 for adult one-day, $22 for adult two-day and $5 for children ages 6 to 15. A complimentary one-year subscription to either Field & Stream or Outdoor Life is included with paid admission, and all attendees will be entered into daily drawings for dozens of door prizes from favorite hunting and outdoor lifestyle brands.

Daily event hours are: Friday, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

For more information or to purchase advance discount tickets, visit deerinfo.com/louisville. The site is currently offering a printable coupon for $3 off adult and military one-day tickets, as well as discount advance tickets.

The Louisville Deer & Turkey Expo is sponsored by Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels, Remington, Yamaha, Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA), Wilborn Outdoors, Bourbon City Firearms, Joe Hills Powersports, Bardstown Mills, Cabela's, LeafFilter and 97.5 WAMZ Kentuckiana Country.


About Deer & Turkey Expo
Located in the heartland of America, the Field & Stream/Outdoor Life Deer & Turkey Expos offer the greatest collection of hunting products, services, seminars, displays, activities and experts ever assembled. Including everything from bow trials and archery trick shooting, to trophy deer and shed antler contests, Deer & Turkey Expos provide the unique opportunity to meet and learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the hunting industry.

MEDIA: To schedule preview interviews or on-site coverage, contact:
Evily Giannopoulos
Public Relations Manager
evily.giannopoulos@bonniercorp.com
Office: 407-571-4587
Cell: 863-698-8261

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