#2030273 - 08/14/10 02:39 PM
Mid South H and F Extravaganza
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Went the the Hunting and Fishing Extravaganza. It was fun for the first 15 minute stroll around the vendors. After that, I completely lost interest as there wasn't much of anything I felt compelled to buy. Som of stuff was "on sale", but not really any cheaper than you can already get it for. I was hoping to find some archery targets on sale, but only even saw 2 and they were the same price as Bass Pro, plus the entrance fee.
-fairly disappointed, but didn't have anything better to do, plus there were a few good looking ladies there.
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#2030343 - 08/14/10 03:36 PM
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mrk80
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The shows have been VERY disapointing around here for some time now! Back 7 or 8 years ago they were better. Now it isn't worth the time and money to even see the few good deer people bring in.
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#2030401 - 08/14/10 04:10 PM
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tickweed
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I went yesterday as well. I'll agree, its a joke. I wish someone in West Tn. would put on a decent show. Drove all the way to Memphis, fifteen minutes later, I was done. Mostly junk. Later
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#2031032 - 08/15/10 09:19 AM
Re: Mid South H and F Extravaganza
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Mike Belt
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The last 2 or 3 years I went to the one in Memphis I was really disappointed and kept asking myself why I even went. I haven't been now in the last 4 years and I don't think I've missed a thing.
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#2031537 - 08/15/10 05:58 PM
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Jim H
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Guys this show is a joke. I dont know why I even go anymore. I figure that maybe I will be surprised. After Ducks Unlimited bailed out several years ago it went downhill fast. Any out of towners coming in go to Wal-Mart better selection and better prices. Half the stuff in there isnt even related to hunting.
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#2031600 - 08/15/10 06:52 PM
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A.Hall
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Gave up on it several years ago
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#2031941 - 08/15/10 09:42 PM
Re: Mid South H and F Extravaganza
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moondawg
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I went last year, and it was just ok. I didn't go this year. I could'nt think of any reason to go.
I REALLY wish Ducks Unlimited would have their Outdoor Festivals here again. I liked that. I'd go to that if they brought it back.
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#2032184 - 08/16/10 07:39 AM
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WRbowhunter
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not much to it. did get sort of a deal on face mask and some camo shirts. Went to Hooters afterwards and had a much better time.
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#2032452 - 08/16/10 11:48 AM
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I wrote it off several years ago myself. No reason to pay someone to charge me more than I can already buy the stuff for!
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#2033151 - 08/16/10 08:08 PM
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varminthunter
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IT SUC*ED!! Not worth the money. Cloths were cheap price and cheap quality.
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#2033403 - 08/16/10 10:43 PM
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W.Seay
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I went 4 years ago and it was so bad, that I swore I wouldn't ever waste my time there again!!
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#2033878 - 08/17/10 10:36 AM
Re: Mid South H and F Extravaganza
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CoastieHunter
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I went this year and it was pretty bad. I agree that 1/2 the vendors had no clue what hunting was about... SERIOUSLY A VESPA VENDOR!?? Cause you know...we all drive vespas through the creek beds with a 200lb dead deer on the back of it! Hell, they didnt' even have a camo one!
I did end up getting a [censored] beagle for my kids! CRAP!
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#2033884 - 08/17/10 10:43 AM
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Oh yeah... I forgot about the Vespa dealer. Man, those guys probably dropped a couple of grand for a booth and din't get a single bit of interest.
Looked to me like the real estate agents, who trying to sell huge hunting lands, we're pretty lonely, too.
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#2033982 - 08/17/10 11:42 AM
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Soddy
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I went on Sunday and Haddad's had some of his clothes 75% off. Of course, they were marked up to begin with, but I got some nice insulated, waterproof Mossy Oak bibs for $30. They're $80 right now at Bass Pro. Other than that, it was a waste of time.I really miss the DU Great Outdoors Festival. From what I understand, the booths just got way too expensive for most vendors.
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#2034127 - 08/17/10 01:04 PM
Re: Mid South H and F Extravaganza
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CoastieHunter
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It's not only the booths became to expensive... but Gentlemen/women.... we're in a dying sport. FACT!
Fewer and fewer people are being ABLE to hunt... land cost... big game outfitters buying the good land and charging astronomical fees. The majority of the people I hear about hunting involves going to WMA's. Not dogging the WMA's but I remember when my father had a 3600 lease with big bucks on it and it was like 1400 a year for just him and I.
I've got my son involved in hunting and he's 10 now. He loves it but does not understand when I say "son, it's only a matter of time before there is NO land left to hunt unless your a millionaire."
Anywho... yeah, we're in a very good spot for sportsman to have a convention/extravaganza, but unfortunantly the economy is so bad that less and less people are hunting. Myself included, couldn't afford my lease this year so I have to rely on WMA's or places like Holston to fill the freezer.
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#2034436 - 08/17/10 04:57 PM
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Mr.Bro
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When they moved that show away from the Fairgrounds it was all down hill from there.I will still go hoping Treewalker will be there.Want to check them out.
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#2034537 - 08/17/10 06:43 PM
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shelbydeer
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went the past few years and then decided it was a waste of time.... i remember the old DU festival sure miss it. you could test drive atv,trucks,shoot skeet,fish,ect.
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#2034921 - 08/17/10 09:48 PM
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Jeff!
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When they moved that show away from the Fairgrounds it was all down hill from there.I will still go hoping Treewalker will be there.Want to check them out.
There out of knoxville... i drove down and the owner gave me a first hand demonstration of each stand then i picked out the one i wanted... top notch guy with an amazing product. If you are ever close just go up and see him....
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#2034926 - 08/17/10 09:51 PM
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Mr.Bro
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I remember wrestling the bears at Municple Auditorium back in the 70s.Now they were shows back then.
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