Toronto Sportsmen Show

HW · Post by HW » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:05 pm

Just wondering if any forum members will be attending the show and if so what day. I will be making my annual trip with my son which now makes it our eigth show. Its a great place to kill one of those March Break days as it has so much for the kids to do.

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:07 pm

We're going!
It's about the only time I look forward to going to Toronto.

Doe Master · Post by **Doe Master** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:09 pm

If I go down it will be spur of the moment and will probably take in Bass pro as well .For they normally have sales on as well during the sportsman show.As a kid we use to make the annual pilgrimage to THE SHOW but through the years it turned into the pots ,pans and blanket show .Last time I went to compete in a indoor 3-D shoot, there was absolutely nothing to see but rock climbing and the dog trials.But I have been told they are trying to make it like it used to be.

DropTine · Post by **DropTine** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:42 pm

I'll be there with my dad, we have been going as long as I remember, along with the hunting show, when it was around.

huntman · Post by **huntman** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:54 pm

What is the date of the Sportsman Show?

kitty kat · Post by **kitty kat** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:55 pm

We are planning on going . Bought my Excalibur bow there a couple of years ago. There are many outfitters there for caribou hunts etc. The one that got our interest more was the group from the East side of James Bay. I think they were Cree indians. Very nice people to talk with. Havent made it on any of the hunts. Can't blame me for trying.

HW · Post by HW » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:58 pm

I know they always hold the show on March Break which is the week of March 10th.

LondonDave · Post by **LondonDave** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:28 pm

We'll be going, probably on opening day. We'll be "working" at the Weimaraner Association of Canada booth.

Dave

xbowkidd · Post by **xbowkidd** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:27 pm

a group of us are going down for the last day, 16th i believe. first the show then bass pro and Korean BBQ for dinner.

DOXNUT · Post by **DOXNUT** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:35 am

Growing up, My father and I used to head to the show every year. But like Doe Master was saying it lost it's outdoor appeal.

tracer · Post by **tracer** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:25 pm

I will be there somewhere writing my PAL exam.

Galgo · Post by **Galgo** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:02 pm

First time ina long time I can't go. Will be in Florida. Just have to do my own sportsman show at the great hunting shops in Orlando.

F

Brampton Mike · Post by **Brampton Mike** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:59 am

It runs from March 12-16th and it is no longer the Yuppie Show as they now have a Hunting Hall with guns, outfitters etc as well as a Fishing Hall! Each year it is getting more and more like it used to be..a Sportsman Show for us hunters & fisherpersons! I will most likely be going the Saturday as my wife and I are headed to Central America on the 17th so i'l have to do last minute packing etc on the 16th!

JRS · Post by **JRS** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:43 am

Brampton Mike wrote: Each year it is getting more and more like it used to be..a Sportsman Show for us hunters & fisherpersons!

Don't think it will ever be like it used to be (late 60s, early 70s). As a kid attending with my dad, it was like going to another world. It truly was a hunting and fishing extravaganza.

Brampton Mike · Post by **Brampton Mike** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:26 am

You'd be surprised.....I quit going in the 90's when it became the Yuppie Show but the last few years i've been attending and it is gettign better every year..much like the 60's & 70''s! Yes it still has the Yuppie factor but you can stay away from that area and focus on the hunting and fishing halls!

Brampton Mike