Can you believe it has been 29 years? It is that time of year again when hunters and outdoorsmen from across Texas head south to the McAllen Convention Center to experience one of the best outdoor shows in the country — the Texas Hunters and Sportsman’s Expo, held July 19-21.
“We have had solid crowds over the past 28 years and the show’s attendance continues to grow each year,” said show director Justin Curl. “This three-day weekend event is expected to draw several thousand hunting and fishing enthusiasts and visitors from both sides of the border. It really gets bigger and better every year.”
Exhibits for everyone, including women and children, and all types of retailers representing all price levels will be on hand for attendees to check out.
Another 25 booths have been added this year, making this one of the largest and best-attended shows in Texas. “We are renting the whole McAllen Convention Center,” Curl said. “We are maxed out.”
The expo will have items for everyone, as usual, and a variety of exhibits to enjoy.
“We will have smaller exhibits with more affordable items for everyone as well,” Curl said.
Want to go on a great hunt? The Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo is recognized as the highest-quality hunting and fishing show in South Texas, with outfitters from across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Africa booking hunts for white-tailed deer, big game, exotics, bear, moose, elk, mule deer, turkey, quail, dove, pheasant and waterfowl.
Is fishing more your thing? Come and speak with trophy guides for bass and saltwater game fish. Also, a huge display of boats, motors, rods, reels, fishing lights, tackle and more are waiting for you this year.
Manufacturers and dealers will also be on hand offering special show prices on hunting blinds, ATVs, camouflage clothing, ranching equipment, tractors, hunting accessories, supplies and more.
“This is a show the entire family can enjoy,” Curl said. “There is something here for everyone. Wildlife art, handcrafted rustic furniture, Bar-B-Q pits, smoked meats, gourmet foods and exotic and silver jewelry, are just a few of the exhibits and attractions. Another crowd-pleasing favorite is the free samples of the latest homemade jellies, jams, beef jerky and wild game jerky and roasted almonds that are handed out to visitors throughout the weekend.”
Other features include:
• Wildlife artist Don Breeden
• La Coma Ranch Inc. Trophy Exotic Exhibit
• Roxor hunting vehicle on display
• Hourly giveaways
• CCA boat raffle-tickets will be on sale for a chance to win this boat at the CCA banquet
• Frank Addington, Jr. a/k/a “The Aspirin Buster”
• Joe Martin’s Live Rattlesnake Pit, compliments of Bert Ogden
• Operation Game Thief Wildlife Trailer
- Trophy Whitetail Displays
If you love to hunt and fish or just love the outdoors, don’t miss this event. Bring the whole family, kids 12 and under are free.
For more information, call (956) 664-2884, or go to texashunterassociation.com.
