Calling all intrepid sportsmen and women: Come to the Reno Convention, Jan. 23-26, 2008. Now is the time to make all your necessary preparations to attend. The registration brochure you received in the mail details the quick and easy ways to register: call (888) SHOW-SCI (1-888-746-9724), visit www.showsci.com, or mail in the form from your Registration Brochure. When you call, agents can assist you with exciting attendee packages that include marvelous evening entertainment. Don’t forget to register early to take advantage of the discounted prices. When you register online, you can also book your airfare and car rental, too.
Seminars for the Convention promise to be some of the best to date. Marc Watts, a former CNN reporter and avid hunter, is confirmed to speak. His seminar, entitled “Making the Perfect Shot,” will cover the finer points of shooting and the three components that define the perfect shot: mental preparation, physical preparation and execution. Check the website for the latest confirmed seminar speakers.
On the auction block, John Rigby & Co. Inc. donated an African Express bolt rifle chambered in .416 Rigby. This rifle, valued at $43,500, features blued barrel and an exhibition grade English walnut stock with beaded check piece and 24-lpi checkering. The Rigby-style scroll with gold details is engraved on the action and floor plate. The gun will be crafted to have extra length and height so the stock can be custom fitted to the buyer’s measurements.
Sheep hunters will be butting heads and bidding up a 15-day stone sheep hunt donated by Bradford & Co. Guide Services. This rifle-only hunt, valued at $32,000, is 1×1 guided that includes trophy fees. Open dates for this hunt are between August and September of 2008 or 2009. Mountain goat, caribou or moose may be added per the outfitter price list.
Anglers, get your rods ready for the fishing trip of a lifetime. New exhibitor Nomads of the Seas has donated an eight-day trout and salmon fishing trip for two anglers. This trip takes place aboard the Atmosphere, a luxury cruise ship, and includes daily scheduled excursions that will have anglers flyfishing on lakes, rivers and lagoons in style throughout the gorgeous Chilean region of Patagonia. Check out their website at www.nomadsoftheseas.com and read about the mother ship story as well as what else this extreme flyfishing company has to offer.
With the fall hunting season in full swing, it is always helpful to be reminded of the necessary deadline dates and happenings for the 2008 Convention. You can register online and book your room on www.showsci.com. Be sure to mention that you are with the SCI convention group. Stay tuned for the most up-to-date date information, have a great fall and good hunting!
