FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH
Land Management for Results and Sustainability
Zack Vucurevich, Owner and Certified Wildlife Biologist, Whetstone Habitat
3pm | Room A
Maximizing your land's ecological potential through natural regenerative management practices not only yields results but it ensures long term sustainability. Join Certified Wildlife Biologist and Habitat Consultant Zack Vucurevich as he shares his insights to help increase the diversity of your property’s native flora and fauna, maximize its topography and help you to become a more well-rounded steward of the land
Top Techniques to Land Crappies and Bass
Wade Werner, Brian Carper Guide Services
3pm | Room B
Join expert angler and Pro Bass Guide Wade Werner as he shares his insights into fishing for Crappies Bass in TN. You won’t want to miss the tips in this session that will help put more fish in your boat.
Food Plots that Yield Optimal Antler Growth In 7 Easy Steps
Robie Pruitt - Antler King
4pm | Room A
Robie Pruitt, a.k.a The Clover King, has 28yrs experience planting Antler King food plots, His passion for deer nutrition has led him to a new passion of helping others. These easy steps will show you the proper way to obtain optimal growth from your food plots.
Women in Hunting – Growing Our Sport
Raylene Proto, Founder and CEO, Audrey Young, Founder and COO, Ditale Outdoors
5pm | Room A
Women who hunt are real women, we are moms, attorneys, waitresses, first responders, nurses, and wildlife biologists. The number of female hunters has increased by 85% since 2001, now more than 20% of the industry is female. Women participate for leisure but more importantly as a means of providing food for their families. In addition, many women are also involved in conservation efforts and wildlife management. What does this mean for women in sport? What does this mean for businesses in the industry or need to shift to support the segment? How can you get involved?
Elk and Mule Deer Hunting - Lessons Learned from New Mexico
Mark Crump, Owner, Rebel Ranch Outfitters
5pm | Room B
New Mexico is one of the most prolific and attractive locations for Elk and Mule Deer and a bucket list destination for any hunter. Join New Mexico Outfitter Mark Crump of Rebel Ranch Outfitters as he discusses the incredible opportunities for New Mexico hunting and shares proven tactics that can be applied locally.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5TH
Turkey Hunting Basics - Hunting, Habitat & Harvest
Mark Darnell, Joe Shults (The Rival), Jeff Jackson (Limbhanger Totes) and Keith Hickman (Primos Pro-Staff)
10am | Room A
Mark Darnell, Joe Shults (The Rival), Jeff Jackson (Limbhanger Totes) and Keith Hickman (Primos Pro-Staff) will conduct a panel on turkey hunting basics that will have something that the beginner as well as a seasoned turkey hunter will enjoy. All four are longtime members of the Board of Directors of the TN State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). Come hear tales of success and failure, with some humor as well, of situations, tactics, equipment, and advice for hunting one of America’s finest game birds. Time permitting they will field your questions about all things ‘turkey.’
Elk and Mule Deer Hunting - Lessons Learned from New Mexico
Mark Crump, Owner, Rebel Ranch Outfitters
11am | Room A
New Mexico is one of the most prolific and attractive locations for Elk and Mule Deer and a bucket list destination for any hunter. Join New Mexico Outfitter Mark Crump of Rebel Ranch Outfitters as he discusses the incredible opportunities for New Mexico hunting and shares proven tactics that can be applied locally.
Top Techniques to Land Crappies and Bass
Chris Snow, Brian Carper Guide Services
12pm | Room A
Join expert angler and Pro Bass and Crappie Guide Chris Snow as he shares his insights into fishing for Crappies Bass in TN. You won’t want to miss the tips in this session that will help put more fish in your boat.
Women in Hunting – Growing Our Sport
Raylene Proto, Founder and CEO, Audrey Young, Founder and COO, Ditale Outdoors
1pm | Room A
Women who hunt are real women, we are moms, attorneys, waitresses, first responders, nurses, and wildlife biologists. The number of female hunters has increased by 85% since 2001, now more than 20% of the industry is female. Women participate for leisure but more importantly as a means of providing food for their families. In addition, many women are also involved in conservation efforts and wildlife management. What does this mean for women in sport? What does this mean for businesses in the industry or need to shift to support the segment? How can you get involved?
Top Tactics for Trophy Whitetails
Travis Bigger, Bigger Bucks Outfitters
1pm | Room B
Trophy whitetails don’t come easy, but this session will give participants proven techniques to get results. Join Travis Bigger of Bigger Bucks Outfitters as he shares insights learned from a lifetime of hunting. Here how Travis and his team find, track and land large bucks with proven techniques you can use on your next hunt.
Food Plots that Yield Optimal Antler Growth In 7 Easy Steps
Robie Pruitt - Antler King
2pm | Room A
Robie Pruitt, a.k.a The Clover King, has 28yrs experience planting Antler King food plots, His passion for deer nutrition has led him to a new passion of helping others. These easy steps will show you the proper way to obtain optimal growth from your food plots.
African Safaris Are More Accessible Than You Think
James Hensley, Chivic African Safaris
3pm | Room A
African Safaris can seem daunting and beyond the scope of many hunters. The truth however is that these are less complex than you may think and checking this bucket list item may be something for you. This session will share insights on what to expect, how to make it happen and what you need to know for a successful international safari hunt.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6TH
Women in Hunting – Growing Our Sport
Raylene Proto, Founder and CEO, Audrey Young, Founder and COO, Ditale Outdoors
10am | Room A
Women who hunt are real women, we are moms, attorneys, waitresses, first responders, nurses, and wildlife biologists. The number of female hunters has increased by 85% since 2001, now more than 20% of the industry is female. Women participate for leisure but more importantly as a means of providing food for their families. In addition, many women are also involved in conservation efforts and wildlife management. What does this mean for women in sport? What does this mean for businesses in the industry or need to shift to support the segment? How can you get involved?
Top Techniques to Land Crappies and Bass
Tanner Hale, Brian Carper Guide Services
11am | Room A
Join expert angler and Pro Bass Guide Tanner Hale as he shares his insights into fishing for Crappies Bass in TN. You won’t want to miss the tips in this session that will help put more fish in your boat.
African Safaris Are More Accessible Than You Think
James Hensley, Chivic African Safaris
11am | Room B
African Safaris can seem daunting and beyond the scope of many hunters. The truth however is that these are less complex than you may think and checking this bucket list item may be something for you. This session will share insights on what to expect, how to make it happen and what you need to know for a successful international safari hunt.
Top Tactics for Trophy Whitetails
Travis Bigger, Bigger Bucks Outfitters
12pm | Room A
Trophy whitetails don’t come easy, but this session will give participants proven techniques to get results. Join Travis Bigger of Bigger Bucks Outfitters as he shares insights learned from a lifetime of hunting. Here how Travis and his team find, track and land large bucks with proven techniques you can use on your next hunt.
Food Plots that Yield Optimal Antler Growth In 7 Easy Steps
Robie Pruitt - Antler King
1pm | Room A
Robie Pruitt, a.k.a The Clover King, has 28yrs experience planting Antler King food plots, His passion for deer nutrition has led him to a new passion of helping others. These easy steps will show you the proper way to obtain optimal growth from your food plots.
Elk and Mule Deer Hunting - Lessons Learned from New Mexico
Mark Crump, Owner, Rebel Ranch Outfitters
1pm | Room B
New Mexico is one of the most prolific and attractive locations for Elk and Mule Deer and a bucket list destination for any hunter. Join New Mexico Outfitter Mark Crump of Rebel Ranch Outfitters as he discusses the incredible opportunities for New Mexico hunting and shares proven tactics that can be applied locally.
SPEAKERS
Tanner Hale, Brian Carper Guide Services
Mark Crump, Owner, Rebel Ranch Outfitters
Chris Snow, Brian Carper Guide Services
Zach Vucurevich, Owner and Certified Wildlife Biologist, Whetstone Habitat
Raylene Proto, Founder and CEO & Audrey Young, Founder and COO of Ditale Outdoors
Wade Werner, Brian Carper Guide Services
Robie Pruitt, Antler King
Jeff Jackson, Limbhanger Totes
Travis Bigger, Bigger Bucks Outfitters
Joe Shults, The Rival
Keith Hickman, Primos Pro-Staff
Mark Darnell, The Rival
