SPRINGFIELD SPORTSMEN'S SHOW

"OUTDOORS NORTHEAST"

February 22 to 25, 2007

at the "BIG E," Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, MA.

The 25th annual Springfield Sportsmen's Show, OUTDOORS NORTHEAST, will be Feb. 22 to 25 at the "Big E," the Eastern States Exposition , West Springfield, MA. As the largest 'pure' hunting and fishing show in the Northeast it covers more than a half million square feet of booths, exhibits, seminars and action areas. Show goers can preview the show at: www.osegshows.com

The Gamefish Center, a giant traveling aquarium stocked with fish of the Northeast is an OSEG exclusive. Among the many features are: Bwana Jim's "Have Alligator Will Travel" live reptile show, "The Dog Pond" where working water dogs under Jennifer Broome of Quinebaug Kennels will perform, two Trout Ponds stocked daily for fishing, a Casting Pool where spin and fly and bait casting experts will perform, teach and lecture.

Smith & Wesson firearms will hold a drawing to give away a model 486 with a 8 3/8" satin stainless steel barrel and five round capacity. The sign-up is at the Smith & Wesson display. They are running another special of three months free range time for signing up for shooting privileges.

Top buck hunting expert Dick Scorzafava, will be signing his new 'must have' deer hunting book "The Radical Bowhunter." This definitive deer hunting resource has recieved rave reviews from the outdoor industry. Dick will once again be giving away thousands of dollars of hunting equipment from dozens of manufacturers at his hunting seminars, including a Knight muzzleloader, Scent Loc suit, Mathews compound bow, DeerCam scouting camera and much more! You can expect Dick to give away his best information on calls, scents, rattling, tracking, still hunting and stand hunting. All these products and info help to get you the "biggest buck of your life."

The Northeast Big Buck Club will be holding the 4th Annual "Northeast Big Buck Classic" where submitted racks are eligible for awards, prizes and drawings, held on Sunday. Bring your deer mount and become part of the largest organized deer rack/mount display in the entire Northeastern United States! New record breakers are discovered every year!

The Northeast Indoor 3-D Championship, IBO World Qualifier, is back again this season! Archers will shoot this great event again with the Mass. Bowhunters Assoc. 30 targets and IBO rules make this a shoot for every level of archer, in The Mallary Complex. Registration forms can be found at: www.osegshows.com On-site shooter registration is welcome.

Some stuff is so 'great' for the whole family that we return them frequently, like Bwana Jim's Reptile Show, "Have Alligator Will Travel!" 'Bwana Jim' Molton blends educational information with comedy and audience rapport as he handles gators, crocs, snappers and venomous snakes.

The sheer size of the Springfield Sportsmen's Show insures the greatest cross section of equipment, seminars, outfitters and guides, at the most competitive prices anywhere.

Professional bass angler Mike DelVisco, host of Lunkervilles Bass Bytes is appearing for the first time. He takes time out of his pro bass fishing schedule to present his multi-media seminar presentation. Learn more about bass and bass fishing!

Making the 'bass bureau' complete is Billy Decoteau, OSEG's own Mr. "Billy Bass." He returns with his always inventive tips and techniques that are guaranteed to put more fish in your boat.

Capt. Bill Brown presents his sharking and tuna seminars. While holding his 100 Ton Masters License he has fished from the Gulf of Maine to the Caribbean including Cuba, Brown is an expert for both inshore and especiallly offshore angling where his ability to capture big sharks is legendary.

Roger Pyzocha, pro for Pure Fishing and top New England fisherman in the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame, holds the Massachusetts record for two of the largest fish ever. Catching trophy northern pike, tiger musky, catfish, walleyes, carp, perch and bass are in his seminar info.

Capt. Doug Jowett presents seminars on salt water fly fishing and fly tying, covering the entire Northeast. Dave Pickering will help saltwater fishermen with striper fishing on light tackle from all New England shores. This line up is a real "Salt Slammer!"

Turkey calling pros Joe Judd of Quaker Boy, along with Steve Peperis of Primos, will return to talk about turkey calling and hunting of wild springtime gobblers. Their tips and techniques will help hunters tumble their toms spring and fall. Joe Judd has a great reputation for his informative seminars and his TV hunting program "On The Ridge."

Turkey callers throughout the Northeast will have a chance to 'strut their stuff' on Saturday at 1 P.M. at the Massachusetts Turkey Calling Championship. Sign up at the NWTF booth.

Marla Blair will bring all levels of fly fishing expertise, from the very basics of casting to fishing the fly line hot spots. She'll cover Alaskan silver salmon on the fly to Patagonia native browns and rainbows. Marla's becoming the Northeast's most reknown fly fishing woman, also as the author of her new book "Positive Fly Fishing," that will be on sale at the show .

The Gamefish Center, a giant traveling aquarium with an underwater scene backdrop, returns again and is stocked with a great selection of trout and salmon provided by the State of Massachusetts. The "Sportfishing Simulator" will again be on hand for "free" interactive battles with salmon, smallmouth and lakers.

Del Delmastro, known for downing big game trophies around the world, brings your bowhunt right to the back yards of suburbia, with Urban Bowhunting for Whitetail Deer giving new insight on scaled down hunting.

Meet TV personality Tim Lajoie of "Camo Country" as he brings his seminars and fun hunting action to the show. Tim's show has been topping the charts with many New England sports pros joining him on his adventures.

Adding to the Saltwater program this year is Capt. Jim White, the White Ghost, with his techniques for using soft plastics to catch saltwater trophies. Hot on the heels of his top selling book "Fishing With Saltwater Plastics."

Carroll Ware of Fins and Furs Adventures will cover trophy Labrador brook trout, whitetail Anticosta hunting to Caribou hunting on the Leaf River.

If you want to learn about hunting in Africa you'll want to catch the informative seminar by Jurie Meyer of Afri- Bushveld Adventures. He will cover everything you need to know, from shots you'll need, clothing, gear, calibers and bow poundage requirements.

TALONS! returns with bird handler Lorrie Schumacher, Master Falconer, with a uniquely innovative and inspiring Bird Of Prey Experience. Lorrie's mission is to stress the importance of the role of Raptors in the Global Environment. "One look into the ancient eyes of a raptor, and a human truly knows humility."

Dale Brown will bring his insight to fishing while promoting his new book "Bass Fishing 101-Lake Champlain."

The Eastern States Fairgrounds, Home of the Big E, is located only 10 minutes from the Mass Turnpike, exit 4 to Rt. 5 South. On Interstate 91, traveling South, take exit 7 to Rt 147. Take exit 6 from the northbound 91, follow E. Columbus Ave. to Boland Way, go left at the light, go over the bridge to West Springfield, MA, take Rt. 147 west; show is two miles on left. Secure parking for over 8,000 vehicles.

Hours: Thurs., Feb. 22, 3 to 9 p.m.; Fri. Feb. 23, 12 to 9 p.m.; Sat. Feb. 24, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sun. Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket $11 adults, $4 kids 6-12, 5 yrs and under free.

You can contact OSEG by calling or writing: OSEG, Outdoor Sports Expo Group, P.O. Box 207, Granby, MA 01033 or 413-467-2171, FAX 413-467-2174, Email dougoseg@gogtt.net and viewed: www.osegshows.com for seminars, discount coupons and much more!