SAFETY EDUCATORS - WILDERNESS SURVIVAL COURSES

New This Year! Safety Educators is a trusted provider of experience driven safety training in a positive and supportive learning environment. Their uniqueness is based on the diverse educational and experiential background of a staff which prides itself in being facilitators of learning with over 50 years of combined experience. Come learn survival techniques from the pros in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion.

Introduction to Outdoor Survival

During this interactive 45 minute program you will learn survival techniques such as:

• The importance of developing a survival mindset
• Survival priorities with the “Rule of 3’s”
• To S.T.O.P. and survive!
• How to use trash bags to save your life
• Selection of fire starting and building materials
• Construction of pocket-sized survival kits
• And more!

Introduction to Compass Use

During this interactive 45 minute program you will learn:

• The basic parts of a compass and how it works
• Why there are actually 3 “Norths!”
• How to determine an azimuth/bearing
• Selection of a compass
• What your pace/tally step is
• And more!

This year’s seminars series will focus on a variety of popular game fish. Watch and learn from experts on the techniques for catching Bass, Crappie, Musky, Salmon, Trout and more.

Fishing Seminars & Clinics sponsored by:

Bass

Speaker Dates Dave Stewart Feb. 15, 16, 18-21 Mike Delvisco Feb. 18-20 O.T. Fears Feb. 22-24 Terry McWilliams Feb. 22, 23

Crappie

Speaker Dates Bob & Rick Jones Feb. 16, 17, 23, 24

Musky

Speaker Dates Chris Walker Feb. 16, 19, 21, 24 Chae Dolsen Feb. 15, 18, 20

Trout & Salmon

Speaker Dates Capt. Mike Orr Feb. 16, 18, 21, 24

Carp

Speaker Dates Gilbert Huxley Feb. 22, 23

O.T. FEARS - BASS

Formerly a Fish & Wildlife Management Specialist with the Department of Interior, O.T. Fears is currently a professional angler. He is a three time qualifier to the Bassmaster's Classic and three time qualifier to the Operation Bass All-American. O.T. is also a seminar speaker and educator.

In 1987 O.T. was the Operation Bass Redman All-American Champion. He holds the all time BASS record for 1-day, 5 fish limit weight (34.4 pounds). He also holds the all time BASS record for 3-day, 5 fish limit weight (74.4 pounds). O.T. has won numerous tournament championships. You can learn more about bass fishing from him at the Tackle Town USA Hawg Trough in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion. See Seminar Schedule

BILL MCDONALD - FLW PRO

Bill McDonald, has been fishing since childhood. He says his father put a rod in his hands as soon as he could walk. As a teenager, he spent summers fishing for bluegills and bass at a strip pit leased by his parents. The practice has paid off. He is now a Pro Angler who has finished 73 bass tournament events since 1995. He has won 3 tournaments and has 10 Top 10 finishes to his name. Learn more from him at the Tackle Town USA Hawg Trough in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion. See Seminar Schedule

CHRIS WALKER - MUSKY

Considered to be one of the most respected Muskie and Bass anglers in our state, Chris Walker has proven he knows how to catch fish in any situation. Chris has been a Bass Tournament angler in Indiana since 1991 and has also spent 7 years competing as a professional angler on the Wal-Mart FLW Tour and Stren Series National Bass Tournament Trails.

In 2002 Chris started Indiana Fishing Adventures Guide Service which specializes in guided fishing trips for "Trophy" Muskie and Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass on Indiana's lakes and rivers. Last season alone Chris and his clients caught an amazing 339 Indiana Muskies and well over 1000 White River Smallmouth Bass. Come see Chris at the Tackle Town USA Hawg Trough in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion where he will share his secrets on the When, Where, Why and How to catch more and bigger fish on Indiana's lakes and rivers. See Seminar Schedule

DAN ARMITAGE - KIDS & NEW GADGETS

Outdoor writer and radio show host Dan Armitage will conduct his entertaining seminars on the Hawg Trough at this year's sport show. Dan's articles appear in "Outdoor Life", "Sports Afield", "In-Fisherman", "Trailer BOATS", "Bass & Walleye BOATS", "Camping Life" and several regional outdoor magazines, and he works with the national "Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs" program to conduct educational fishing seminars for youths across North America. His weekly outdoor radio program is broadcast on more than a dozen Midwest stations each Saturday.

Dan's popular "Kids Fishing Fun" seminar is an entertaining, educational show involving the children in the audience, who receive bobbers, Eagle Claw "Good Luck Hooks" and official "Hooked on Fishing" pledge cards. Bring your kids to see Dan's fun and educational seminars at the Tackle Town USA Hawg Trough in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion. See Seminar Schedule

MIKE DELVISCO - BASS

Join professional bass angler Mike Delvisco as he takes you on a journey into the world of bass fishing. Mike has been competing on the BASS tournament trail for over fifteen years and has conducted seminars all over the country. He is an expert on deep and shallow water patterns as well as sonar techniques. Mike brings to this year's show a wealth of knowledge on many different styles and techniques as featured in his Bass Bytes seminar series. His seminar at the Tackle Town USA Hawg Trough in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion is sure to educate and entertain all who attend. See Seminar Schedule

CAPT. MIKE ORR - SALMON, TROUT

With the past years of experience as charter captain on the great lakes, Captain Mike will show you the tips and tricks of catching the fish. He will also treat you as not only a customer but a friend aboard his boat.

Come watch him at the Tackle Town USA Hawg Trough in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion, then go enjoy a day of sport fishing with Captain Mike on the lake! See Seminar Schedule

DAVE STEWART - BASS

Professional Bass Guide Dave Stewart from Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley is one of the most recognized bass fishing guides in the midwest. Dave is sought by novice and professional anglers alike for his indepth knowledge not only of two of the countries top ten bass lakes, but also for his instructional and tournament preparation abilities.

Dave has been featured in many regional and national publications and he also is recognized for his indepth weekly fishing reports that are published on the internet, in newspapers, and on radio. Dave is an accomplished seminar speaker and has recently spoken at The Greater Philadelphia Sports, Travel, and Outdoor Show, The Va/Nc Boat and Outdoor Show, and The Florida Great Outdoors Exposition. Come see his informative seminars on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley bass fishing techniques at the Tackle Town USA Hawg Trough in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion. See Seminar Schedule

BOB & RICK JONES - CRAPPIE

Bob and Rick were introduced to the sport of crappie fishing by their father when they were both very young. Both reside with their families in Piqua, Ohio, where they enjoy fishing anytime as well as woodworking and other outdoor sports. "Team Jones", as they are often called, fish eight to ten Crappie USA Tournaments per year. Both are six-time Crappie USA Regional Qualifiers and two-time Crappie USA Classic Qualifiers. See Seminar Schedule

2008 Fishing Seminar Schedule

Friday, February 15

Saturday, February 16

Sunday, February 17

Monday, February 18

Tuesday, February 19

Wednesday, February 20

Thursday, February 21

Friday, February 22

Saturday, February 23

Sunday, February 24