Safe Storage

Presented by Michigan Gun Owners

Safe Storage teaches adults how and why to safely store their firearms.

Competitive High Powered Rifle Shooting

Presented by Leo Cebula

Leo is a member of the WWCCA as well as an active national and international competitor on the Marine Rifle Team.

KidSafe

Presented by Michigan Gun Owners

KidSafe teaches kids the four safety rules...STOP, DON'T TOUCH, LEAVE THE AREA, TELL AN ADULT

Cowboy Action Shooting

Presented by the Johnson Creek Regulators of the Western Wayne Conservation Association

What's cowboy action shooting all about, who participates and where?  What does it take to get involved and how?  Presentation of firearms, accouterments and clothing. 

The Black Powder Days

Presented by Greg "Shortcut" Baack

Greg Baack, from the Western Wayne County Conservation Association, will discuss what life was like for the fur traders of the very early 1800's.  You will learn some of the skills those early pioneers employed to survive in the wilderness of a very young America, as they explored unseen territories and encountered the vast tribes of Native Americans.

Turkey Hunting Workshop

Presented by the National Wild Turkey Federation

The Huron Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation's workshop is a must see for every Michigan turkey hunter.  Calling, scouting, camouflage, positioning and weaponry tactics are all part of this comprehensive presentation on Saturday ONLY.

Fly Fishing Demo by Colton Bay Outfitters

Boating Safety Course

Presented by the Oakland County Sheriff's Dept. Marine Division

Sunday, March 2, 9am-4pm (1 hour lunch)

The Boating Safety Course is designed to teach a person to be a safe and responsible boater. The course is 6 hours in classroom training and discusses the basic fundamentals; boat maintenance, personal watercraft (PWC) and boat operation, the legal requirements of boating, personal preparedness and survival skills needed in emergency situations. This course does not contain “hands on" training. Participants are tested at the completion of the course and those 12 years of age and older are awarded their Boating Safety Certification Card from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Persons born after December 31, 1978 are required by law to have in their possession a valid Boating Safety Certificate while operating Personal Watercraft (PWC) on State of Michigan Waterways.

This Basic Boaters Safety class has drastically reduced the amount of injuries and deaths on Oakland County’s waters in the last thirty years while the population in Oakland County has nearly doubled.  This safety class is highly recommended for persons of all ages.  Parents are strongly recommended to attend with their children.  To register for a safety class offered by the Oakland County Sheriff's Marine Division, you are encouraged to visit their website at www.oaklandsheriff.com.  Questions regarding this course and other courses offered by the Oakland County Sheriff's Marine Division can be directed to 248-391-0256.

Off Road Vehicle Safety Course

Presented by the Oakland County Sheriff's Dept. Marine Division

Saturday, March 1, 9am-4pm (1 hour lunch)

The Off Road Vehicle (ORV) Safety Course is designed to teach a person to be a safe and responsible operator.  The ORV course is six hours of classroom instruction and covers the basic fundamentals, such as; safe operating skills, maintenance, operating on different types of terrain, environmental considerations, the mandated requirements of ATV’s and ORV’S, clothing, personal preparedness and survival skills needed in emergency situations. This course does not contain “hands on” training. Participants are tested at the completion of the course and are awarded an Off Road Vehicle Safety Certification Card from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.  By Michigan Law, all children between the ages of 12 to 15, who operate a 4-wheeled ATV, must possess a valid ORV safety certificate.  This safety class is highly recommended for persons of all ages and parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their children. To register for a safety class offered by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Marine Division, you may visit their website at www.oaklandsheriff.com.   Questions regarding this course and other courses offered by the Oakland County Sheriff's Marine Division can be directed to 248-391-0256.

Smallmouth Insider

Presented by Wayne Carpenter

This next series of "Smallmouth Insider" seminars will hook you up with the actual research methods used by Wayne in the Lake St. Clair Combat Fishing Newsletter and two No Secrets books! Track bass movements across every stage of the season. Discover how to eliminate dead water quickly, raise the average size of your catch and hunt the big ones successfully! Wayne's research techniques put you in the drivers seat at the top of the field. Each seminar day covers new material, so come with questions, notebooks and prepare to get on the inside track of smallmouth bass fishing research.

Steve Francis of Country Smoke House

Country Smoke House is known for their award-winning wild game sausage and jerky.

How to Process Your Own Deer

Presented by Country Smoke House

Greg Abbas

Known for his unique and informative articles and seminars.  His ability to outsmart his quarry on the spot with some of his innovative hunting tactics has gained him national attention.  Greg uses not only his calling skills, but also the lay of the land, knowledge of his quarry's habits, and his ability to formulate a quick and successful game plan, to turn a bad hunting situation into a successful one.  Greg, like his father Fred Abbas, is very approachable and well liked for his down to earth "common man" personality.  In addition to being a TV personality, Greg is an outdoor writer, seminar speaker, and President of A-Way Hunting Products.

Targeting Trophy Whitetails

Presented by Greg Abbas

Successful Turkey Hunting A-Z

Presented by Greg Abbas

Jim Bedford

He has become one of Michigan's foremost authorities on fishing Michigan Rivers with spinners.  The retired toxicologist spends over 1,000 hours a year fishing Michigan Rivers and has written three books on the subject.

Spinner Fishing for Trout in Michigan Rivers

Presented by Jim Bedford

Casting Spinners for Michigan Steelhead & Trout

Presented by Jim Bedford

Best Chance Promotions

Captains Dave Engle and Bill Bale of Best Chance Promotions will be on hand for a one time only special appearance for the Super Salmon Clinic. They have won more of the top Great Lakes fishing tournaments held in the last 10 years than any other team.

Salmon-A-Rama

Sunday ONLY ~ 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Presented by Dave Engel and Bill Bale of Best Chance Promotions.  These two superstars of Big Lake Tournaments will share their special techniques and experience garnered over the last 20 years as tournament champions on the Great Lakes.  Whether it is long lining lead core, maximizing Dipsey results, getting the most out of your electronics, or selecting your tackle, time spent here will assuredly improve next year's catch.  Plenty of time will be set aside for questions and answers.  Don't miss out!

Bob Brunner

Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Legendary Guide

Bob will show you how to make Buck Tails from scratch and different ways to change body baits to make them help you take more fish. He will also relate some of his vast experiences over the last 76 years.  He has fished hundreds of lakes and rivers as well as 2 oceans plus he has guided on Lake St Clair for nearly 40 years. He caught his fist Bass and Pike in 1929 and the first Muskie in 1931. He will teach you how to rig for fish so you have the best chance to get into one.  Will answer any question he can about fishing that he can and if he doesn’t know he may know where you can get an answer.

Casting Bucktails for Muskie, Pike & Bass

Presented by Bob Brunner

Gerry Gostenik

Gerry is a Professional Bass Fisherman and a full time guide specializing in Great Lakes Smallmouth Bass Fishing.  He is one of a handful of anglers from the Midwest that has qualified to compete on the prestigious Bassmaster Tour. 

St. Clair Smallmouth

Presented by Gerry Gostenik

Gostenik shares his tips and techniques for coaxing huge smallmouth bass to strike, methods which he has fine-tuned over thousands of hours fishing the big lake.

Tony Hansen

Tony is one of the nation's up-and-coming outdoor personalitites.  Currently, Tony is the editor of Michigan-Out-of-Doors Magazine, the youngest to ever hold the position in the magazine's 60-year history.  Tony is an avid angler and has spent his life chasing all manner of fish across Michigan.  He is an active bass tournament participant, competing in NBAA and FLW events and takes great pride in being a student of the game.  Being a bit younger than your average seminar presenter, Tony will offer advice and tactics for bringing newcomers into the world of fishing.  There are right and wrong ways to introduce kids to fishing.

Turkey Hunting Tips & Tactics

Presented by Tony Hansen

Tony will offer tips on calling turkeys for beginners and veterans alike.

Family Fishing in Michigan

Presented by Tony Hansen

Fishing With Kids

Presented by Tony Hansen

Tasmin Kaliska

With over 12 years of experience as a fishing and hunting guide in northwestern Ontario, Canada, Tas is one of the few women in this field that has gained valuable knowledge in how to successfully fish Ontario waters for northern and walleye.  Tas provides valuable information, from what lures to use throughout different times of the year, triumphantly reeling in the BIG ONE and safely releasing that trophy!  Tas offers an abundance of on the water and in the field knowledge as she shares her first hand experiences of living in the north.

Bear Hunting in Ontario

Presented by Tasmin Kaliska

"The Bear Facts" will maximize a hunter's success during a Black Bear hunt - on and off the stand.  Tas will provide important information for hunters such as what to expect when crossing the border, bringing weapons into Canada, passports, what's required to get an Ontario hunting license, transporting the animal back home, and export permits. 

Captain Jerry Lee

One of Michigan's most experienced and beloved professional fishermen, Captain Jerry Lee will be on hand to share his vast knowledge of open water fishing tactics for salmon and steelhead.  Captain Jerry is a member of the Lowrance Electronics, Wolverine Silver Streak, Shimano and Cabela's pro staff with over 30 years of fishing and guiding experience on the Great Lakes.

Great Lakes Salmon & Trout

Presented by Capt. Jerry Lee

Seminar visitors will learn the hottest tactics, including the use of lead core, rotators, cut bait, in-line boards and the latest downrigger savvy.

Trolling for Lake Erie Walleye

Presented by Capt. Jerry Lee

Capt. Jerry will share his insight on fishing for Walleye on Lake Erie.  This pres