2012 Michigan Deer & Turkey Spectacular
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NEW in 2012
• Trail Camera Demo Center
- Camera evaluation, results evaluation, and the basics of good set-ups for good results.
• Locked Deer and Caribou Antlers
See 29 locked sets of deer and caribou antlers at the 26th annual Deer & Turkey Spectacular / MICHIGAN in Lansing, Feb. 17-19.- These antlers show the harshness of Mother Nature and the tragic results that sometimes happen in the struggle for breeding rights among big, strong bucks and bulls. The antlers have to be big or they won’t have the points, mass and springiness needed to lock. Bring your camera. The antlers are exhibited by Ron Foss of Dearborn.
- This event is now titled the Field & Stream Deer & Turkey Spectacular, a new name for the same event you've been attending for years.
- NOTE: The four Midwestern deer and turkey expos previously owned and produced by Target Communications in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin have been purchased by Field & Stream and Outdoor Life magazines. The expos have been renamed the Field & Stream Deer & Turkey Expos, presented by Remington. Outdoor Life will sponsor the seminar series at each expo. The expos will continue to be produced and operated by the previous management team from Target Communications. Expo quality and content depth you have come to expect over the years will continue.
Special Items in 2012
• Women's Hunting Apparel & Related Gear
Female hunters are the only growing segment of the hunting community. Manufacturers now are paying attention with new hunting products and accessories designed for women, and not just in clothing. 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. Women's apparel booths are marked with a W on the floor plans.
• Hunting Dogs & Puppies
Hunting dogs and puppies will be exhibited at some dog trainer booths and hunting property booths who are at the Spectacular 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. There will be location banners for this area Sunday, and it will be noted on floor plans and the on-site Show Guide handout.
• 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. (last year's winners)
Seminars
- All seminars are FREE once you have purchased your admission ticket.
- More than 40 presentations on nearly a dozen topics over three days.
- Speakers and topics change every year.
- 2012 seminar schedule will be posted in early autumn.
- Speaker Bio pages will be posted at the same time.
Exhibit Booths
- More than 250 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.
- An alphabetical list of exhibitors will be published on this website 45 days before the Spectacular and updated weekly until 10 days before the event.
- ATMs available on-site.
Contests
• Trophy Deer/Bear/Elk/Turkey Contest
- See details in Contests page.
- See last year's winners in Trophy Contest Winners page.
- See Michigan Whitetail Photo Gallery
• Trail Camera Photo Contest
- See the Contests page for details and rules, and last year's winning photos.
- See Trail Camera Contest Photo Gallery .
• Outdoor Photo Contest
- See the Contests page for details and rules, and last year's winning photos.
- See Outdoor Contest Photo Gallery
Tech Information Center
Go one-on-one with experts to get your questions answered and solid gear and hunting advice.
The 'Where to Aim' Shot Simulator DVD program will be used here at the Deer Hunting Answer Man table. See it. It really makes the necessary points.
The Tech Information Center –
(click here for bio info on all T.I.C. specialists)
| Firearms Answer Man | Ron Spomer | ||
| Archery Answer Man | Larry Wise | ||
| Muzzleloader & Slug Guns Answer Man | Dave Henderson | ||
| Optics (Scopes & Binoculars) | Spomer & Henderson | ||
| Hunting Clothes & Footwear | Mike Faw | ||
| Food Plots | Judy Helgeland | ||
| Deer Hunting Answer Man | Gary Clancy | ||
| Turkey Hunting Answer Man | Gary Sefton |
Events & Demonstrations
- Trail Camera Demo & Info Booth
- Hunting Dogs & Puppies
- Women's Hunting Garb & Gear Area
- Byron Ferguson, Archery Trick Shot
- Gun Auction – Sunday
- Flint-Knapping
Activities
- Optics Hands-On Tryout Tables (at Tech Info Center)
- Shooting Ranges -- Airgun, Archery, Laser
(plus Shooting Booth exhibitors) - Bow Tryout Area
Displays
- New-Products Special Area
- Food Plot Crop Pocket Guide
- Whitetail Deer Skeleton & Mounted Fawn
- Michigan Fur-Bearers (hides/pelts/skins)
- Mountain Man Camp
- Live Animals & Predators
Tell Your Friends
- Twitter -- www.twitter.com/deerinfo
- Facebook -- www.facebook.com/deerinfo
- YouTube -- www.youtube.com/deerandturkeyexpos
- Information posters and flyers available FREE -- judy@deerinfo.com
(flyers include $2-off ticket discount coupon)
