Calgary, Alberta, January 19 – FISHING AND HUNTING EXPERTS AT THE 2010 CALGARY BOAT & SPORTSMEN’S SHOW
Are you interested in improving your fishing and hunting skills or are you curious about these exciting outdoor sports? Look no further than the series of entertaining and informative seminars and celebrity appearances presented at the 2010 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show at BMO Centre in Stampede Park, February 4-7, 2010.
Incorporating a 5,000-gallon demonstration pool, renowned outdoor experts T.J. Schwanky, Richard Mellon, Claudio Ongaro, and Brad Fenson will reel in live fish for audiences and discuss a wide range of outdoor topics. Terry Grant, better known as The Mantracker, will also be making an appearance at the show!
Terry Grant is The Mantracker airing its fourth season weekly on OLN. An expert horseman and wilderness professional, hunting, guiding and tracking come second nature to this Albertan. His specialized skills have made him a crucial member of the Foothills Search and Rescue Team for almost 15 years. Find out more about Terry Grant and the show at mantracker.ca.
T.J. Schwanky is co-host of Outdoor Quest Television that airs worldwide on The Men’s Channel, and in Canada on Wild TV. An accomplished fisherman, hunter, wildlife photographer, and author, in 1995, T.J. penned the best seller, Walleye Across The West, which was voted “Best Outdoor Book On Any Subject,” by the Northwest Outdoor Writers Association. T.J. has written more than 100 articles, news items and columns for outdoor publications throughout North America, and, since 1988, has regularly competed in the professional walleye tournament trail in Western Canada.
Co-host of Outdoor Quest Television Richard Mellon started entering fishing tournaments on his home waters of Alberta and Saskatchewan. After becoming a regular on the winner’s stage in Western Canada, Richard spent five years competing on the prestigious In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail (PWT) in the United States. While competing in the PWT, Richard achieved a level of success that has been unmatched by any other Canadian, including qualifying for the PWT Championship an unprecedented four times. Richard is well-known within the industry for his cutting-edge articles on the latest fishing techniques and equipment, and he uses a no-nonsense approach to “how to” writing that makes him a favourite with editors.
An outfitter since 1994, Claudio Ongaro is an expert whitetail and mule deer hunter, walleye angler, and waterfowl hunter. He is a regular contributor for many outdoor publications and his personal hunting adventures have taken him from the windswept, cactus-strewn prairies to the muddiest muskeg bogs of the lowlands, and as high as the snow-covered peaks of the Rocky Mountains.
Brad Fenson is an avid outdoorsman whose passion for adventure and photography leads him out into the field for more than 100 days each year. A regular columnist with Alberta Outdoorsman, and Field Editor for both Outdoor Canada and Black Powder hunting magazines, Fenson has earned over 18 national communication awards for his writing and photography.
NOTE TO MEDIA: High-resolution photos of and interviews with Thomas Pigeon, T.J. Schwanky, Richard Mellon, Claudio Ongaro, and Brad Fenson are available.
2010 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show
BMO Centre Centre, Stampede Park
Thursday, February 4, 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, February 5, 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 6, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 7, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Daily Admission
Adults: $12.00
Junior: $9.00 (Ages 6 – 15)
Senior: $8.00 (Over 65)
Family Pass: $30.00 (2 Adults and 2 Juniors)
Children: FREE (Under 6 years of age and accompanied by an Adult).
For media registration, contact:
Heather Moore
Show Publicist
William Joseph Communications
T: 403.770.4900 ext. 29
F: 403.232.8996
E: h.moore@williamjoseph.ca
For more show information and to receive show updates, contact:
Laurie Paetz
Show Manager
T: 403-245-9008
C: 403-888-6583
E: paetz@sportshows.ca
The Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show presents Southern Albertans with the first opportunity to view the latest paddle boats, fishing boats, sailboats and cabin cruisers from over 75 manufacturers. At the show, visitors may browse the latest in hunting, fishing, and water sports apparel, excursions, and accessories. Complete show information is available at www.sportshows.ca.
About CNSS:
CNSS is a non-profit corporation and the largest producer of boat, fishing, sportsmen’s, ski, outdoor and motorcycle shows in Canada. Through its family of shows, the corporation raises funds to ensure that generations of young Canadians can benefit from Canada’s outdoors. Since the first show held in 1948, more than $30,000,000 has been committed to these causes.