by John Kruse, January 10, 2009

Looking for something to do now that the holiday season is over? Fortunately, another established season follows on the heels of the holidays, and that would be…Sportsmen Show Season.

Every year between January and March you can spend a few hours getting some ideas on where to go for your next outdoors adventure, learning some new skills, socializing with other outdoors enthusiasts, and perhaps even get a great deal on some outdoors merchandise. This can be anything from a fishing lure to a fishing boat or RV. Kids will have fun at a variety of activities that often include shooting, archery and fishing at stocked trout ponds. Here's a run down of the shows you'll be seeing in the Northwest this year:

JAN 16-18: Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show - Pasco, WA

JAN 21-25: Western WA Sportsmen's Show - Puyallup, WA

FEB 4 - 8: Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show - Expo Center - Portland, OR

FEB 13-15: Central Washington Sportsmen Show -
Sun Dome - Yakima, WA

MAR 5 - 8: Central Oregon Sportsmen's Show - Deschutes County Fairgrounds - Redmond, OR

MAR 6 - 8: Great Western Sportfishing Show - Convention Center - Spokane, WA

MAR 19 – 22: Spokane Bighorn Show – Interstate Fairgrounds – Spokane, WA

Want more info? You can find out more details about each event by logging on to one of the following exhibitor web sites:

O’Laughlin Trade Shows: http://otshows.com

Shuyler Productions: www.shuylerproductions.com

Inland NW Wildlife Council: www.wildlifecouncil.com/bighornsubsite/default.htm

JK
www.northwesternoutdoors.com