2012 Illinois Deer & Turkey Classic

NEW in 2012

• Trail Camera Demo Center

Camera evaluation, results evaluation, and the basics of good set-ups for good results.

• “Blood-Tracking Dogs for Deer Recovery” Seminars

The use of blood-tracking dogs to find wounded deer is growing, because they recover deer that hunters might not find when tracking alone.

Special Items in 2012

• Women's Hunting Apparel & Related Gear

This area had a great start last year and will be upgraded in 2012. It includes a general clothing display and information area under the direction of Woman Hunter magazine. There will be designated booths for clothing manufacturers, with plenty of other booth spaces nearby for related items. There is a fitting room for privacy and security.

• Hunting Dogs & Puppies

Hunting dogs and puppies will be exhibited at some dog trainer booths and hunting property booths who are at the Classic all three days as regular exhibitors. On Sunday, there also will be a designated area for puppies and people to congregate. The area will be easy to find due to the concentration of cages and dogs. Puppies can be for sale, of course, at any time during the weekend. Upland bird dog species and waterfowl species are welcome.

• USSA Raffles, Sweepstakes & Sentry Program

Win all sorts of hunting gear and accessories, all to the benefit of a great cause. Stop at the USSA booth and sign up.

Seminars

• All seminars are FREE once you have purchased your admission ticket.
• More than 40 presentations on nearly a dozen topics over the three days.
• Speakers and topics change every year.

Exhibit Booths

• More than 380 booths, most with product for sale. Hunting arms and accessories, clothing, scents, tree stands, guides/outfitters, artwork, cooking gear and seasonings, 'outdoor lifestyle' items for home/office/cabin.
• See NEW PRODUCTS and talk face-to-face with factory reps. Get your hunting equipment and accessory questions answered here.

Events & Demonstrations

• Trail Camera Demo & Info Booth
• Women's Hunting Garb & Gear Area
• Hunting Dogs & Puppies Sunday
• Byron Ferguson, Archery Trick Shot
• Venison Butchering & Processing
• Flint-Knapping

Event Hours:

• Friday, Mar. 23, 2012    2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Saturday, Mar. 24, 2012 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012 9:00 am to 4:00 pm