Atlanta, Georgia — Anyone interested in learning more about the outdoors — from hunting wild turkeys to capturing the outdoor experience on video, or even learning to cook outdoors — will have an opportunity at the National Wild Turkey Federation’s seminar series during its annual Convention and Sport Show.

The Federation’s 32nd annual Convention and Sport Show, held Feb. 21 to Feb. 24 at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, will help keep hunters on the cutting edge of the sport by hosting seminars from turkey hunting’s elite.

During the three-day event, sportsmen and women can learn from deer and turkey hunting’s finest on subjects such as managing their property for white-tailed deer and wild turkeys, hunting tactics, callmaking, filming the hunt, wingshooting, selecting a properly fitted shotgun and much, much more. Participants will also have a chance to speak with many of the legends in a classroom-sized venue.

General admission tickets for the event are only $10 daily or $25 for three days. The ticket also grants admission to the exhibit hall, where participants can stock up on the latest deer and turkey hunting gear and gadgets from more than 545 exhibitors. Convention-goers will also have a chance to sit in on the Wild Turkey Bourbon NWTF Grand National Calling Championships.

Choose from a lineup of experts and tips to help you in the woods this year:

• How to Video Your Hunt, by Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland, Mossy Oak
• On the Road with Michael Waddell, by Michael Waddell, Realtree
• Tips on Buddy Hunting, by Alex Rutledge and Eddie Salter, Hunter’s Specialties
• Decoying Turkeys, by Harold Knight and David Hale, Knight and Hale Game Calls
• Set-ups and Patterns, by Tom Kelly, author
• Ask a Little;I’ll Give a Lot: Q&A with Preston Pittman, by Preston Pittman, Preston Pittman Game Calls
• Radical Roosting Tactic for Greater Success, by Ray Eye, Eye on the Outdoors
• Competition Calling 101, by previous NWTF/Wild Turkey Bourbon Champions: Ricky Joe Bishop, Matt VanCise, Chris Parrish, Denny Gulvas, Walter Parrott, Jim Pollard, Matt Morrett, Shane Hendershot and Steve Stoltz, Moderator
• Healthier Food Plots Mean Healthier Wildlife, by Johnny McRight, DeltAg
• Outdoor Cooking Tips, by Mark Kelly, Lodge Manufacturing
• All About Shooting, by Clark Bush, professional shooter
• How Government Really Works: How Turkey Hunters Can Make Politicians Vote Pro-Sportsmen, by Rob Sexton, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
• Box Call Basics: How to Make a Beckoning Box Call, by Scott Basehore, Scott Basehore Custom Calls
• How to Fund Your Chapter’s Wheelin’ Event, by Illana Burkhart, Wheelin’ Sportsmen NWTF
• The Modern Trumpet and How to Play It, by Bill Lester, Art Professor, Delta State University
• Mastering the Wind Instruments for Turkey Calling, by Rev. Zach Farmer, Custom Call Maker
• Ladies: Tips on Selecting Your First Firearm, by Marty Fischer, Host of Shotgun Journal TV
• How to Host a Jakes Event, by Mandy Harling, NWTF JAKES Program Manager
• Monster Whitetails: 3 Phases of the Rut, by Steve Stoltz, Knight and Hale Game Calls and Mossy Oak
• Spring Turkey Hunting Fast and Furious, by Paul Butski, Butski Game Calls
• Talking Turkey, by Eddie Salter, Hunter’s Specialties
• Antique and Collectible Turkey Calls, by Howard Harlan, author of “Turkey Calls: An Enduring American Folk Art” and Chris McDonald
• Improving Your Land for Wildlife - Take it to the Next Level, by Bryan Burhans, NWTF Director of Land Management Programs and Buford Sanders, GA Forestry Commission
• Identifying Sounds & Coursing Directions, by Bob Walker, Walker’s Game Ear and Paul Butski, Butski Game Calls
• Barbarians at the Turkey Hunter’s Gate: The Rise of the New Anti-Hunting Movement, by Rick Story, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
• Improving Wildlife and Forest Health with Herbicides, by Jonathan Smith, BASF and Randy Denhart, BASF
• Building a Strong Wheelin’ Sportsmen Program in Your State, by Robin Clark, NWTF Wheelin’ Sportsmen Event Coordinator
• Masters of the Wingbone & Trumpet, by Thomas Nickerson, Parker Whendon, Sam Worthington, Brad Campbell, and Hilary Nickerson
• If it Flies: Tips for Better Wingshooting, by Marty Fischer, Host of Shotgun Journal TV

Bird dogs, youth, habitat and Farm Bill highlight seminar events

Saint Paul, Minnesota – Pheasants Forever (PF) announces the schedule of seminars slated for National Pheasant Fest 2008 presented by Cabela’s. The Fest will be taking place January 18th, 19th and 20th, 2008, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. The 3-day event will feature four seminar stages and 10 seminar rooms. A complete list of seminars can be seen at www.nationalpheasantfest.org/page/1/pfestSeminarList.

The Bird Dog Bonanza Stage - Immensely popular, the Bird Dog Bonanza Stage is presented by Nestle Purina Pet Car and SportDOG brand electronic dog training systems. Dog training seminars and sport dog demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend on the hour. Speakers will include Purina/SportDOG consultant Rick Smith, Tom Dokken, Purina consultant Jerry Cacchio, and SportDOG’s Charley Jurney. These experts will demonstrate everything from how to turn your pup into a successful hunting partner to discussions on proper exercise and nutrition. They’ll also give advice on picking a puppy appropriate for your family. Each day, the presenters will join a panel discussion, taking questions from Pheasant Fest attendees.

Family/Youth Stage – Presented by Cabela’s, the Family/Youth Stage at National Pheasant Fest makes learning fun! There will be plenty of critters, from birds to reptiles. You’ll also be able to learn about the Mighty Mississippi “River to the Sea,” a fantastic presentation by Underwater Adventures Aquarium.

Habitat Stages – Two Habitat Stages will feature a variety of presentations on all things habitat. PF’s Habitat Forever will present “Creating Effective Food Plots for Upland Wildlife.” You’ll also be able to enjoy some of the great habitat building and hunting moments from Pheasants Forever Television with “The Man Afield,” Bill Sherck. And a full slate of presentations and speakers throughout the weekend fill seminar rooms on topics including pheasants, bobwhite quail, predators, deer management and more.

Pheasants Forever’s 2008 Farm Bill Forum - PF has grown into a leader in conservation policy at the highest levels of government. In that vein, PF will host the second-ever Farm Bill Forum at National Pheasant Fest 2008. Last year’s Forum featured the first joint public appearance of brand new U.S. House Ag Chair Collin Peterson and U.S. Senate Ag Chair Tom Harkin. This year’s participants are yet to be announced, but attendees can expect a similar caliber of participants to discuss Farm Bill topics ranging from the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), wetlands, public hunting access, ethanol and biofuels, as well as soil rental rates, The event will take place on Saturday, January 19th at 10:30 AM in Rooms 10 and 11 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.

For the special price of $30, a National Pheasant Fest advance ticket includes floor admission for the entire three-day weekend, as well as a one-year membership to Pheasants Forever. The PF membership includes a free PF hat (a $17 value), a subscription to the Pheasants Forever Journal of Upland Conservation (5 issues) and PF member card and decal. Purchasing advance tickets to National Pheasant Fest is a $77 value at less than half the price, a savings of over 60 percent! Tickets are available at any Ticketmaster outlet (find links at www.NationalPheasantFest.org) or by calling (651)989-5151. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Box Office (located in the southeast lobby of Xcel Energy Center). Adult daily tickets are $10 and youth ages 6-16 are $5.Youth under 5 are free.

For additional information about Pheasants Forever, please visit www.PheasantsForever.org.