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Operation Troop Salute

Please stop by the EPCO Products booth and meet Jeff Thompson of Operation Troop Salute and meet the man who designed the Fish’n Rail.  The Fish’n Rail system is offered as individual stainless steel components that are assembled to meet the needs of the angler and the configuration of the boat. The Fish’n Rail is designed to last the lifetime of the boat and conforms to American with disabilities Act specifications. EPCO’s long history and reputation in the marine industry make the company an ideal partner for Extreme Technologies’ Fish’n Rail. EPCO manufactures the Fish’n Rail from aviation grade stainless steel components to assure years of service. It is produced at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

All this and MORE…..This weekend, March 16-18th, at the Ft. Wayne Coliseum.  THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show!!

Hoosier Boy’s Kennel Demos

For the first year, Indianapolis-based Hoosier Boy’s Kennel will demonstrate training methods for hunting dogs from opening until close, each day of the show.  They have trained and tested dogs in all aspects of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association and has one of only three German Shorthair Versatile Champions in the state of Indiana.

THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show is March 16-18th, at the Ft. Wayne Coliseum.  Mark it on your calendar and come see what we have to offer!!


Real Bear Cubs

FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Meet four brown bears up close and personal March 16-18, St. Patrick’s Day weekend, during the Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show at the Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., in Fort Wayne.

On behalf of Berne Apparel, Jeff Watson of J&L Bruins will have 2-month old cubs on display, available for rare photo opportunities as he educates attendees on bear behavior and safety in the wilderness.

As part of the three-day event, the bear expert will share tips on how to properly store food in bear country, how to handle a surprise encounter and share his experiences, bound to prove beneficial to any active outdoor enthusiast.

The bear cubs set to make an appearance—Bronson, Screech and two unnamed—

were born in Georgia and Ohio and were recently given to Watson, who has trained bears for over 20 years now.

Watson owns a preserve in Spencer, Ind., home to four adult bears including Brody, a 1,400 pound brown bear featured on Good Morning America, Grizzly Park and on the cover of National Geographic magazine.

The 3rd annual Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show runs March 16-18 inside Fort Wayne’s Coliseum. The annual total-lifestyle expo offers over 150 exhibitors with show-only specials, thousands of dollars in luxury product and excursion giveaways, and over 60 seminars, demos and clinics focusing on Vacation and Travel, Hunting & Fishing, RVs and Motor Sports, Boats and Water Sports, Biking, Hiking, Camping and Fitness, and Cottage Living.

Show hours are Friday, noon to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult admission is $10, valid for the entire weekend; children 12 and under and hunters with a deer mount for display are free.

For detailed information about the show including online discounts, seminar schedule, special events, daily giveaways, log on www.SportsAndCabinShow.com.

Get “reel” tips at Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show

Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend over 50 seminars, clinics and demos as part of the 3rd annual THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show, held over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, March 16-18 at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., in Fort Wayne.

Midwest’s finest outdoor experts will offer tips, share strategies and tactics, and educate attendees on a variety of topics that speak to the things you love to do, the places you love to go and the way you want to live.

One-hour seminars will be held nearly every hour of the show, all free with admission.

Professionals will host presentations on three stages covering topics on hunting, boating, fishing and more. Subjects include the following:

O’ Daniel Jeep Stage

Boating Safety, Turkey Hunting Strategies, Morel Mushroom Hunting Secrets, Hunting Trophy Bucks on Public Land, Selecting and Training your Hunting Retriever

Log Cabin Homes Magazine Stage

Wildlife Photography, The Truth About Wood Species, Log Home Care & Maintenance, Finding the Best Value in a Log Home Package, Timber-Frame Cabins & Cottages

Gander Mountain Sports Stage

Finesse Fishing for Bass, Bait Caster Reel Instruction, Prepping Your Bike for the Season, Fly Fishing & Hunting for Elusive Steelhead, Searching for Chinook Salmon on the Great Lakes.

Check the website for the stage schedule.

Mark’s Ark Animal Showcase

A fun and entertaining show were the animals come to you. Mark presents animals in a hands-on, friendly presentation with humor and taste and assures that all animals are safe and handled appropriately.  A few of the critters in his menagerie include larger docile snakes, lizards, large tortoises, a hedgehog, some creepy-crawly eight-inch millipedes; as well as toads, frogs, and birds.

Come out to THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show, March 16-18th, at the Ft. Wayne Coliseum.  Check out our website for the stage schedule, so you won’t miss this exciting opportunity.

Come See The Show

RV Blowout Sale!

Check out dozens of makes and models from Northern Indiana’s top dealers and then drive yourself a sweet bargain!

THE Outdoor, Sports, Lake & Cabin Show is March 16-18th, at the Ft. Wayne Coliseum.  Visit our website as we continue to update.

Grill Give-Away

Olympia Pools & Spas is giving away a brand new Broil King grill at THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show.  Mark your calendars for March 16-18th, and come out to the Ft. Wayne Coliseum to see us.  Keep checking our website as we are still adding more exciting information!!

Free Seminars & Clinics

We will have 3 stages featuring leading experts on all kinds of outdoor sports, travel, log and timber-frame home building and design and so much more.  Check out our website as we keep adding more information.

THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show is March 16-18th, at the Ft. Wayne Coliseum.

Duck Calling Contest

Come out to THE Outdoor Sports, Lake & Cabin Show and participate in the Duck Calling Contest.  We’ll be waiting to hear you Saturday, March 17th, 2:30pm at the O’Daniel Jeep Outdoor Sports Stage.

Visit our website for more information.  The Show is March 16-18th, at the Ft. Wayne Coliseum.