Outdoors Magazine :: Whitetail Summit 2009

September 18, 2009

Whitetail Summit Honors Legends

The Whitetail Summit 2009 set a new standard for sporting shows at the Whitetail Summit diner sponsored by Trijicon the evening of Saturday, September 10, 2009.

"I don't have the final figures on how many people were at the dinner," said Jeff Fraser, show promoter and CEO of Great White Productions, "But I know we had pre-ordered food for 350 and there wasn't much left," he said.

Three awards were given out during the evening. The first was a check presentation to the Pine Grove Program by Outdoors Magazine. In their September issue, Outdoors raised close to $3,000 for the program which provides free hunting and fishing trips to people with disabilities.

"This money will be used to add a handicap-accessible bathroom on one of our cabins which we are desperately in need of so we can accommodate more people with disabilities," said Bob Howe of the Pine Grove Program.

The Hall Of Fame Award sponsored by Beagle Outdoor Wear went to Larry Benoit, honoring his lifetime contributions to the sport of deer hunting. Barry Wensel made part of the presentation to Larry who could not be in attendance due to health reasons. Benoit's sons, Lanny and Shane, accepted on their father's behalf.

"The absolute best part of the evening was when the Benoits and Wensels were telling stories about Larry," said James Austin of Outdoors Magazine. "The crowd loved it-couldn't get enough of it. The Benoits and Wensels fed off of each other and it was by far the best time I have ever had at an awards banquet," he said.

The final award of the evening was the Outdoors Magazine Civic Award which honored Hunt To Feed, a Connecticut based group which combines the fundamentals of deer management with providing venison to the hungry.

"Hunt To Feed epitomizes the standards of our civic recognition award," said Austin.

"I want to make sure to thank Trijicon, Beagle Outdoor Wear, Outdoors Magazine, Great White Productions, and an incredible group of exhibitors," said Fraser. "Without all of them, the Whitetail Summit, awards ceremony, and show would have never been such a success.

September 10, 2009

The Hunter Invasion Has Begun

Booths are being set-up and airplanes are landing as the speakers and exhibitors are preparing for the opening of the Whitetail Summit 2009 and Ultimate Sportsmen's Experience starting tomorrow at 12:00 noon.

"Everybody is really excited," said Jeff Fraser, show promoter and president of Great White Productions. "The buzz is that the list of seminars is the best that has ever been assembled in the East," he said. "There are two seminars running almost continually from the time the doors open to the time they close."

The show will open on tomorrow, September 11, and run through Sunday, September 13, at the Adirondack Sports Complex (Dome) in Queensbury, NY. Daily admission is $9 and tickets will be available at the door. A few all-inclusive passes which provide unlimited show access, admission to the Whitetail Panel, and Saturday night's dinner, are available for $60. For more information contact Outdoors Magazine at (802) 879-2013 or visit: www.adirondacksportsmensshow.com.

Whitetail legends the Wensel Brothers, the Benoits, R.G. Bernier, Hal Blood, Joe DiNito, Craig Dougherty, Jim Masset, Alan Probst, Dan Schmidt, Dick Scorzafava, Dave Ehrig, and Ken Hammel will each be presenting two seminars throughout the weekend. Click here for a complete list.

In addition, some of the other outdoor-related seminars include: Legendary Master Maine Guide Bob Howe presenting on fishing for trophy brook trout; Champion caller Nick Smith reveals his secrets for talking turkey; Anne O'Dell and the New York State Snowmobile Association will be conducting seminars on the state's winter wonderland; Dan Ladd will be doing two shows titled Hunting The Adirondacks; and Shawn Hayes will be offering a special presentation on advanced ice fishing techniques.

Other seminars will include dog training, fly fishing, predator hunting, and many more. The $9.00 admission gives you access to all the seminars on any given day, as well as admittance to the show which will feature over 100 exhibitors, interactive events, kid's activities, and much more.

In addition, a few limited tickets remain for the Whitetail Summit on Friday night which will feature all 14 deer hunting personalities together on one stage for a moderated discussion and Q&A period.

On Saturday evening, ticket holders will be treated to the 2009 Whitetail Summit Dinner sponsored By Trijicon with all the hunting personalities. This is a prime opportunity to socialize in an informal and relaxed setting.

This will be followed by a brief awards ceremony including the presentation of the 2009 Whitetail Hall of Fame Award sponsored by Beagle Outdoor Wear and the 2009 Civic Recognition Award presented by Outdoors Magazine.

The List is Complete
Whitetail Summit 2009 Finalizes Seminar Schedule

Finishing touches are being applied to the Whitetail Summit 2009 and Ultimate Sportsmen's Experience. Foremost among these is the finalization of the seminar schedule.

"The list of seminars is absolutely amazing," said Jeff Fraser, show promoter and president of Great White Productions. "It is one thing to hear how good it will be, and another to actually see it on paper and realize the depth of knowledge that will be at the show," he said.

"There are two seminars running almost continually from the time the doors open to the time they close," said Fraser.

Other seminars will include dog training, fly fishing, predator hunting, and many more. The $9.00 admission gives you access to all the seminars on any given day, as well as admittance to the show which will feature over 100 exhibitors, inter-active events, kid's activities, and much more.

In addition, a few limited tickets remain for the Whitetail Summit on Friday night which will feature all 14 deer hunting personalities together on one stage for a moderated discussion and Q&A period.

The show will open on Friday, September 11 and run through Sunday, September 13 at the Adirondack Sports Complex (Dome) in Queensbury, NY. For more information and other sponsorship opportunities, contact Outdoors Magazine at (802) 879-2013 or visit: www.adirondacksportsmensshow.com. Daily admission is $9. A few all-inclusive passes which provide unlimited show access, admission to the Whitetail Panel, and Saturday night's dinner, are available for $60. Quantities are limited.

August 3, 2009

Snow in the Forecast

The 2009 Whitetail Summit and Ultimate Sportsmen's Experience is pleased to announce another exciting addition to its already packed line-up of seminars.

"We are delighted that Anne O'Dell and other representatives from the New York State Snowmobile Association will be giving a presentation at the Summit focused on snowmobiling in New York," said Jeff Fraser, president and CEO of Great White Productions.

O'Dell joins the list of over 25 other expert seminar presenters on subjects such as brook trout fishing, fly fishing, turkey calling, predator calling, goose hunting, and much more.

"All of these are in addition to the 14 deer hunting legends that will all be doing seminars throughout the three days of the show," added Fraser.

"We are just putting the finishing touches on the complete seminar schedule and plan to be announcing it to the public early next week," said Fraser. "The quality, talent, and diversity is really unlike anything that has ever been done in this area before," he said.

The show will open on Friday, September 11 and run through Sunday, September 13 at the Adirondack Sports Complex (Dome) in Queensbury, NY. In addition to seminars, the whitetail experts will assemble on Friday night for a special panel to answer audience questions. On Saturday evening, September 13, all the deer hunting personalities will again regroup in a relaxed setting with ticket-holders for candid conversation, and the 2009 Whitetail Summit Dinner Sponsored By Trijicon. Immediately following will be the awards reception featuring the 2009 Hall Of Fame Award Presented By Beagle.

The 2009 Whitetail Summit will feature over fourteen whitetail hunting legends including the Wensel Brothers, the Benoits, R.G. Bernier, Hal Blood, Joe DiNito, Craig Dougherty, Jim Massett, Alan Probst, Dan Schmidt, Dick Scorzafava, Dave Ehrig, and Ken Hammel. Hundreds of high-tech interactive attractions, wildlife displays, kids activities, and highly acclaimed select exhibitors will also be present.

For more information and other sponsorship opportunities,
contact Outdoors Magazine at (802) 879-2013 or visit: www.adirondacksportsmensshow.com

Limited Quantities:
All-Inclusive Whitetail Summit Tag

$60 gets you an open access pass which includes the following:

Unlimited 3-day show admission
Friday night Whitetail Symposium ticket: Be a part of history as this 2-hour-plus moderated panel featuring the Wensel Brothers, the Benoits, R.G. Bernier, Hal Blood, Joe DiNito, Craig Dougherty, Jim Massett, Alan Probst, Dan Schmidt, Dick Scorzafava, Dave Ehrig, and Ken Hammel. They will discuss all relevant topics associated with white-tailed deer. This will be open only to ticket holders with the expert presenters fielding questions from the audience.
Saturday night ticket to the 2009 Whitetail Summit Dinner sponsored by Trijicon: A chance to meet, greet and dine with all of the aforementioned hunting legends.
Invitation to the 2009 Whitetail Summit Award's Ceremony following the dinner including:
- 2009 Whitetail Hall of Fame Award sponsored by Beagle Outdoor Wear: This award will honor individuals that exemplify the hunting tradition in pursuit of the whitetail deer.*
- 2009 Civic Recognition Award presented by Outdoors Magazine: This award will be given to an individual, group, or company associated with the white-tailed deer that demonstrates outstanding humanitarian qualities.*
Unlimited access to over 50 different seminars over the course of 3 days on all aspects of deer hunting, turkey calling, fly fishing, predator calling, waterfowl hunting, lake fishing, and much more.
Access to hundreds of high-tech interactive attractions, wildlife displays, kids activities, and a selection of highly acclaimed exhibitors.

Don't delay, order your tickets now by calling (802) 879-2013.

* Due to facility constraints tickets to the Friday Night Symposium and
Saturday Night Dinner are limited and expected to quickly sell-out.

Whitetail Summit 2009
Announces Event Sponsors

The Whitetail Summit 2009 And Ultimate Sportsmen's Experience is honored to announce two companies, whose names epitomize quality, as event sponsors.

Beagle Outdoor Wear, the maker of the finest water resistant wool products available to outdoorsmen and women, will sponsor the Outdoors Magazine 2009 Whitetail Hall Of Fame Award. This award has been established to honor an individual that exemplifies the hunting tradition in pursuit of the whitetail deer.

Trijicon, one of the nation's premiere optic manufacturers, will sponsor the Whitetail Summit 2009 Dinner to be held on Saturday September 12.

"We are excited to have both Trijicon and Beagle as sponsors," said show promoter Jeff Frasier, president of Great White Productions. "They both represent top-of-the-line products available to the real hunter, and the type of cutting-edge quality which the Whitetail Summit is bringing to New York."

The show will open on Friday, September 11 and run through Sunday, September 13 at the Adirondack Sports Complex (Dome) in Queensbury, NY. In addition to seminars, the whitetail experts will assemble on Friday night for a special panel to answer audience questions. On Saturday evening, September 13, all the deer hunting personalities will again regroup in a relaxed setting with ticket-holders for candid conversation, and the 2009 Whitetail Summit Dinner Sponsored By Trijicon. Immediately following will be the awards reception featuring the 2009 Hall Of Fame Award Presented By Beagle.

The 2009 Whitetail Summit will feature over fourteen whitetail hunting legends including the Wensel Brothers, the Benoits, R.G. Bernier, Hal Blood, Joe DiNito, Craig Dougherty, Jim Massett, Alan Probst, Dan Schmidt, Dick Scorzafava, Dave Ehrig, and Ken Hammel. Hundreds of high-tech interactive attractions, wildlife displays, kids activities, and highly acclaimed select exhibitors will also be present.

For more information and other sponsorship opportunities,
contact Outdoors Magazine at (802) 879-2013 or visit: www.adirondacksportsmensshow.com

Download the Marketing Brochure here
Download the Exhibitors Registration Form here

Hunting Greats Invade New York

The biggest names in deer hunting will be assembling for the first time ever at the debut of the highly anticipated Whitetail Summit 2009 and the Ultimate Sportsmen's Experience this September at the 98,000 square foot Adirondack Sports Complex (Dome) in Queensbury, NY.

Among those scheduled to appear and host seminars are the Benoits (Larry, Lanny, Shane, & Lane), R.G. Bernier, Hal Blood, Joe DiNito, Craig Dougherty, Neil Dougherty, Jim Massett, Alan Probst, Dan Schmidt, and Dick Scorzafava.

"It really is one of the greatest line-ups ever assembled of people who understand all aspects of the white-tailed deer and how to hunt them," said show promoter Jeff Fraser. "What is even more impressive is that this list isn't complete. We are still waiting to sign contracts with some other huge names in the whitetail world."

In addition to deer hunting, the three-day show will include seminars by other recognized sportsmen. "By no means is it just a 'deer hunting' show," said Fraser. "The 'Ultimate Sportsmen's Experience' part of it includes bass pros, trout fishermen, fly casters, predator hunters, turkey callers, dog trainers, fly tiers, antique sporting goods appraisers, taxidermists, Boone & Crockett scorers, ice fishermen, goose hunters, trappers - you name it and they will be there," he said.

"We are not sparing any expense when it comes to the show's seminars and promotion," said Fraser. "We have literally combed the East to also bring in some of the latest high-tech interactive attractions, wildlife displays, kids activities, and highly acclaimed select exhibitors," he said. "This is a show unlike any other that has even been in the area before."

The show will open on Friday, September 11 and run through Sunday, September 13. In addition to seminars, the whitetail experts will assemble on Friday night for a special panel to answer audience questions. On Saturday evening, September 13, all the deer hunting personalities will again regroup in a relaxed setting with ticket-holders for candid conversation and dinner.

For more information contact Outdoors Magazine at (802) 879-2013 or visit: www.adirondacksportsmensshow.com

Download the Marketing Brochure here
Download the Exhibitors Registration Form here

More Living Legends Sign On

In a move that will bolster an already unprecedented group of the East's premier deer hunters, Jeff Fraser, show promoter for the Whitetail Summit 2009 and the Ultimate Sportsmen's Experience, announced the addition of two more top names who will conduct seminars at the September show.

"If you know anything about deer hunting you have heard the names Barry and Gene Wensel," said Fraser. "For over 20 years their work has been on the cutting edge of the whitetail industry, and I am absolutely delighted to announce they will be at the Whitetail Summit," he said.

The Wensels join a veritable list of who's who in deer hunting including the Benoits (Larry, Lanny, Shane, & Lane), R.G. Bernier, Hal Blood, Joe DiNito, Craig Dougherty, Neil Dougherty, Jim Massett, Alan Probst, Dan Schmidt, and Dick Scorzafava.

"While it is a heck of a list," said Fraser, "we still aren't satisfied. In the next couple of weeks we will be announcing the names of even more deer hunting legends, as well as some of the fishermen, predator & turkey callers, and other outdoor specialists who will be presenting. Plus, I am working out the details for a special contest I can't wait to announce," he said.

The show will open on Friday, September 11 and run through Sunday, September 13 at the Adirondack Sports Complex (Dome) in Queensbury, NY. In addition to seminars, the whitetail experts will assemble on Friday night for a special panel to answer audience questions. On Saturday evening, September 13, all the deer hunting personalities will again regroup in a relaxed setting with ticket-holders for candid conversation and dinner.

Hundreds of high-tech interactive attractions, wildlife displays, kids activities, and highly acclaimed select exhibitors will also be present.

For more information contact Outdoors Magazine at (802) 879-2013 or visit: www.adirondacksportsmensshow.com

Download the Marketing Brochure here
Download the Exhibitors Registration Form here