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DockDogs Competition
See firsthand the fastest growing canine sport in North America. Watch dogs go the distance in this “long jump” competition, as seen on ESPN.
Click here to register as a Dock Dogs competitor.
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Great Lakes Timber Show
Family fun featuring chainsaw carving, axe throwing, log rolling and more!
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Randy Oitker: Professional Archer,
Hunter and Exhibition Shooter
Randy Oitker thrills and amazes crowds by shooting 5 arrows and hitting 5 individual targets at a distance of 41 feet with one shot. Oitker performs many of his favorite tricks lying on his back and holding his bow like a crossbow while using lifesavers as targets.
Twenty-two-year-old Oitker is a two-time North American Bowhunters World Champion, three-time NABH Shooter Of The Year, and has won 17 national titles.
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Fishing Hall
Find the latest gear for everything from freshwater to saltwater fishing, including rods, reels, lures, tackle and clothing, and talk to major fishing equipment manufacturers and retailers.
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Outfitters & Lodges
Meet representatives from American and Canadian fishing and hunting lodges, camps, charters and outfitters. |
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Midwest Cimmarron Archery Center
Archery is one of the fast growing outdoor and indoor family sports in America and at the Chicagoland Outdoor Show Midwest Cimmarron Archery will show you and everyone in your family how much fun it can be.
There will be a kid's archery range, demonstrations of shooting skills from the local archery club (the Waukegan Bowman), demonstrations on turkey-calling and two live 200lb Russian Wild Boars on display and more.
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Fishing Seminars
Hook, line and sinker. Get tips from experts on how to fish like a pro.
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Kids Day -- Saturday, January 24
"Outdoor Kids" are invited to come to Chauncey's Great Outdoor activities area in the Fishing Hall and become part of nature, indoors!
In this area "Outdoor Kids" can learn about nature and the great outdoors as part of the Chicagoland Outdoors Show Kids Day Program. Working with the nature centers from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County kids will get a chance to learn and maybe even touch nature under the supervision of naturalist and outdoor professionals.
This is a great area for families to spend quality time together, learn about the outdoors and enjoy the show.
This area is sponsored by Plano, The Forest Preserve District of Cook County and Chauncey's Great Outdoors on ESPN Radio.
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Trout Pond
Go fish! Spend time at Chicago’s favorite fishing hole; an additional fee is required for participation.
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Rock Climbing Wall
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RV/ATV/4WDs
Cruise the latest selections of new recreational vehicles, sport utility vehicles and all-terrain vehicles.
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Hawg Tank
Learn techniques from pros as they demonstrate “luring” strategies in this fully-stocked tank. |
