Michigan Deer & Turkey Expo Returns Feb. 16-18
The state’s premier consumer expo for hunting and outdoor enthusiasts highlights the sport’s latest innovations, trends and techniques while showcasing new and notable equipment, accessories, clothing and more.
In addition to hundreds of hunting andarchery exhibitors and outfitter booths, event highlights include:
- Local hunters can enter their best deer from any season for an official score — measuring will conducted by Commemorative Bucks of Michigan — 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 the Michigan area, many famous world records will be on display at the Record Whitetail Display.
- Attendees can try new bows at the bow tryout area or get hands-on experience at archery, airgun and hoverball trial ranges.
- Both novice and advanced hunters can learn how to improve and innovate during seminars hosted by field experts on topics including habitat management, food plots and a wide variety of detailed deer and turkey hunting strategies and techniques.
- Brave attendees can get up close and personal with some of North America’s scariest predators in the Live Game Animals and Predators experience—which can include formidable creatures like the cougar, bobcat, wolf, and both black and grizzly bears—for a nominal fee.
- Renowned archer Byron Ferguson is back with his fan-favorite trick shot show, where he uses a traditional bow and his instinctive reactions to pull off unbelievable shots.
Tickets purchased at the door will be $13 for adult one-day, $20 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 adult 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 tickets, visit www.deerinfo.com/michigan-deer-turkey-expo. The site is currently offering a printable coupon for $3 off adult and military one-day tickets, as well as discount advance tickets.
The Michigan Deer & Turkey Expo is sponsored by Ozonics, Snyper Hunting Products, River Rats Trading Supply, The Sportsman’s Box and WITL 100.7.
About Deer & Turkey Expo
Located in the heartland of America, the Deer & Turkey Expos present new products and learning experiences for hunting enthusiasts. Including everything from bow trials and archery trick shooting, to trophy deer and more, the Deer & Turkey Expos provide the unique opportunity to meet and learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the hunting industry.