List of exciting attractions continues to grow for first-ever Delta Duck Hunters Expo
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — With the Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, on July 29-31 just days away, the list of attractions for duck hunters just keeps on expanding.
The Duck Hunters EXPO presented by Federal Ammunition promises to be a jam-packed three days of continuous events presenting excitement, entertainment, expertise and education on all things duck hunting.
The growing roster of can’t-miss attractions now includes:
- An opening day Eukanuba Duck Dog Parade to the door of the Convention Center featuring Little Rock TV personality Adam Bledsoe as grand marshal. He and his canine companions will lead duck dogs of all breeds to the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning.
- Live music by country singer Drake White on Saturday afternoon from 2 – 4, the Banded booth in the exhibit hall. The concert is free to those with EXPO tickets.
- The World Cutdown Duck Calling Championship presented by Mack’s Prairie Wings and Drake, beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday and pitting as many as 40 of the world’s top callers in stage competition to see who will take home prize money, a new shotgun and the title “King of the Cutdown.”
- The Remington Decoys of the Delta Marsh Display, sharing the incredible 110-year history of The Duck Hunters Organization. Author and historian Paul Wait will be on hand to sign copies of his new book Delta Waterfowl: How the Duck Hunters Organization Shaped Waterfowl Conservation in North America. And award-winning decoy carver Pat Gregory of Bloomington, Illinois will display vintage Decoys of the Delta Marsh from carvers such Duncan Ducharme, Torry Ward and Dr. Miles Pirnie. Gregory will also be giving interactive carving and painting demonstrations with the signature version of working decoys he carves.
- The Realtree Duck Hunters Stage featuring presentations by Justin Martin of Duck Dynasty, Billy Campbell of Dr. Duck, Jared Mophett of Honey Brake Lodge and more.
- The Eukanuba/Lucky Duck Duck Dog Stage, featuring training techniques, tips and gear from the likes of trainers Chris Akin and Josh Miller; and professional duck dog healthcare tips from Dr. John Myers.
- The BOSS Shotshells Delta Waterfowl Stage, with presentations from the nation’s finest duck production, conservation, policy and HunteR3 experts like Dr. Frank Rohwer, Dr. Scott Petrie, Dr. Chris Nicolai, John Devney, Joel Brice, Matt Chouinard, Mike Buxton and more.
- The Federal Ammunition Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO Exhibit Hall, featuring hundreds of vendors related to ducks and duck hunters. You’ll see the biggest names in the biz like Rig ’em Right, Weatherby, Hevi-Shot, Fiocchi, Apex Ammunition, Chene, Alps Outdoorz, Kent Cartridge, First Lite, Mojo and dozens more.
- The Federal Ammunition Champions of Delta Luncheon on Saturday, recognizing the outstanding scientists, volunteers and conservationists who have done so much to put ducks over your decoys season after season.
But there’s only one way to enjoy any of these incredible events.
Get your tickets now!
Delta Waterfowl is The Duck Hunters Organization, a leading conservation group working to produce ducks and secure the future of waterfowl hunting in North America. Visit deltawaterfowl.org.
