Bullfrog

Well we survived the show. It was pretty cool. The hunting area was about the same size as the Vet's auditorium. The boat area was comparable to the Chicago boat show. The RV area was about twice the size as the Unidome. The fishing tackle area was probably the same size as the unidome. There was two other section to go through (Hiking, outdoor living and Guide/outfitters/vacations) but we were already shot and wanted to go home. Next year we will get a 2 day pass, so we can see it all.
I will say I wasn't impressed with the waterfowl booths, same Ole Call manufactures (nothing against them) but only one Mudmotor dealer that only brought 2 motors which he sold on the spot by noon. I would have thought for a show this size every manufacturer would have been there. I wasn't the only one disappointed about it, I talked to Field at his booth for a while and several people had the same complaint. Very little waterfowl gear besides calls.
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Chopper

Looks like a pretty good show, and quite the turnout. So is all this in one huge building or different areas?

How did the boy do?

Chopper

Forget my last question, I see his thread now.

Congrats to you dad, you gotta be beaming watching your son do this.

Bullfrog

Its a bunch of huge buildings all connected together.

elfros

remember Indiana is not exactly a waterfowl hot spot !
Im sure the dealers of waterfowl equipment pass on shows where the turkey and deer hunters outnumber the waterfowlers 10to 1
just my opinion
the show is ok for a day but the gate paring and beer is expensive
heck i could have bought 5 boxes of hevishot for what my son ,his buddy and I spent in beer