Anyone else going to Dallas show . Sound off if you have a booth or just going to the show.

Going to see some outfitters and met some friends. If there are some deals may book a caribou hunt.

I'll be there Friday afternoon.

I might go. The outfitter I hunt with in Ks has been invited for this show and will have a booth set up. Heard it is a nice one. May even bring one of my mounts to help him out.

Ive never gone before. I think I may go that Friday just to see whats going on.

Going

I've never been either, I have young boys who are into hunting (9 and 12) is this something they might enjoy as well?

Yep, they would enjoy it. Went last year for the first time and I plan to go again this year.

Thanks. I think I'll take my 12 year old as well.

Any suggestions for people who are not from Dallas area?

Suggestions for what?

It is essentially a giant hunting store. Most booths are outfitters but a lot of gun dealers, optics dealers, reloading companies, or various accessories.

The thing is huge though...lots of walking...

Yeah....Pecan Lodge BBQ. On Main St. a few blocks east of downtown in Deep Ellum.

There can be long lines but you can order at the bar, so watch for chairs and snag them if you can.

We will be there either Thursday or Friday. My wife and I try to go every year. Some years we book a hunt, some years we just enjoy seeing what's there and saying hi to old friends. Kind of wanting a cape buffalo or a moose hunt, but really focusing on building our trophy room this year!!!

I went one time on a Saturday and will never do that again!!!

You just want to give me a hard time because I laughed at you last day at elk camp! lmao. Are you going to the show at all?

I laughed at your every day

No I was curious what you need suggestions for? Lodging? Food? If you should go?

I am going on sat or sun. There is a rv show in ft worth the same weekend I think

Wear good walking shoes, plan on about 4 hours if you just walk it without much talking, plan on much more time if you're hunt shopping. Bring a stack of money

I'm sure by now the close hotels in downtown are booked. I would stay on the outskirts in grapevine, frisco, or Plano but I say that because I hate down town for the most part. 20 minute drive.

I will be there! Stop by our booth to say hi...

Dart may go there if you didn't want to drive

Too crowded or what? Never been, but may go this year with my dad.

Or Uber


Saturday's are busy

I am going mainly to see if proof research has deals on barrels again this year.

Mainly looking for suggestions on things to see or do, things to avoid, must see aspects of the convention. Would be interested in some of the seminars, but can't seem to find a schedule for them. I have a cousin who lives close so I might see if I can stay with her for a night. Go Friday morning and Sat.

And Cleric, I am so glad those pants of yours were destroyed. I think courdoroy on a fat woman would have made less noise! lmbo.

Saturday will have the most "whistling gophers" in attendance - good ol' boys that ask every outfitter "How much that go for?" then whistle when they hear the price.

Tons of South African outfitters and lots of Alaskan fishing trips. With USFWS just recently listing lion as "threatened", some of the Zimbabwe outfitters may have some bargains on plainsgame to try and cover their costs, I don't know. Not a good situation. Avoid South African outfitters that operate in Zimbabwe.

Good place to look through different scopes , if you're in the market.

I don't see how anyone could actually book a hunt just based on meeting an outfitter at a show.

Decent starting point for research though.

exactly! don't drink and book! I bet you more than half the bookings are knee jerk a few too many beers and trying to show off in front of friends. never ever book without first checking reviews online.

I love the show to browse cool products, outfitter mounts/pics, and good people watching from hired models to trophy wifes. I'm a customer of several outfitters there and nice to check up with them, they use the show weekend to catch up with customers like me and show their employees/guides a good time in the big city.

I personally don't care for the predominance of high fence outfitters and safari hunts, but like the internet you learn to filter what you want.

Buyer beware, many outfitters are there because they can't support their business on word of mouth or customer recommendations alone. They need the show and there is some head hunting, but the game might just be you.