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Recognized as the da, bait, tackle, reels, area fishing The avid hunter can browse largest outdoors show in northern guides, as well as numerous charter through lots of guns, archery WV, the event sells out annually boat captains from the Great Lakes equipment, knives, ammo, hunting with over 150 booths representing associations, DNR, taxidermists, outdoor vendors from all over the continue to the next page US and Canada. “We are so excited for this year’s show,” says Labeth Hall owner of PR Plus Events, organizer of the event. “We have the largest show ever with over 53,000 square feet of everything you need to go fishing, hunting, camping or to just enjoy the great outdoors. In addition to ATV’s, campers, boats, trucks, trailers, tractors you can find jerky, outfitters, charter boats, and much more. There are thousands of products and services related to the outdoors and we have added a lot Mike Berry, from Alderson, landed Tyler Babinchok caught a 43” a largfe grass carp. musky in Tyler County. 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The first Post, WKKW, WDTV, the Greater tree stands, scents and a variety of 50 people each day will receive a Morgantown Convention and Vis- new hunting products also. Hunt- FREE gift. Guests can register at itors Bureau, Candlewood Suites ing outfitters will be there to book the Info Table to win lots of great Hotel and Special-Eyes Charters. bear, whitetail, wild boar, moose, prizes given away hourly, as well For more information visit the turkey and game birds trips to a va- as the Grand Prize Drawing for a website at wvoutdoorsportsshow. riety of destinations. two day fishing charter trip on Lake com. A variety of fishing and hunting Erie with Special Eyes Charters. seminars will be held daily. At- This trip is valued at over $2000 Advertise In The tendees can check the website for and sponsored by WKKW. the updated schedule. Special at- The “WV Fishing, Hunting & W. 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