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Veterans Memorial Exposition Center
Columbus, Ohio

January 28th thru January 31st, 1999

s h o w    h o u r s

Thursday & Friday
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Saturday
11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sunday
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

 

2nd Annual Sportfishing & Travel Show
January 28th-31st, 1999                 Columbus, Ohio
At the Veterans Memorial Exposition Center
at 300 West Broad Street

Conveniently located by all major highways - 70, 71, 270

Exhibitors CLICK HERE
Map and Directions to Show
Seminar Schedule

Ticket Prices

Adults $6.95
Children 6-12 $2.50
5 and under free
 
$1.00 discount coupons available at
Central Ohio McDonald's Restaurants

Parking

$2.50


Ray Eye, America's premier educator and expert in the world of hunting makes his first appearance at the 1999 Columbus Sportfishing & Travel Show this year as part of the National Rifle Association's “Great American Hunters Tour.” The Show runs January 28 through January 31, 1999.
Contact: Jackie Jusko, Stern PR, 216/464-4850


Tommy Martin, All B.A.S.S. “Top 150 Megabucks Winner, ” will entertain audiences of the 1999 Columbus Sportfishing & Travel Show, January 28 through January 31, 1999
Contact: Jackie Jusko, Stern PR, 216/464-4850


Mark Davis, 1998 B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year, will appear at the 1999 Columbus Sportfishing & Travel Show, January 28 through January 31, 1999.
Contact: Jackie Jusko, Stern PR, 216/464-4850


Straight from In-Fisherman Magazine, editors Doug Stange (shown here) and Dave Csanda will provide perspective and insight from a publication known as the “bible of freshwater fishing” at the 1999 Columbus Sportfishing & Travel Show, January 28 through January 31, 1999.
Contact: Jackie Jusko, Stern PR, 216/464-4850


Doug Crabtree, Ohio State Turkey Calling Champion, will appear at the Columbus Sportfishing & Travel Show, January 28 through January 31, 1999.
Contact: Jackie Jusko, Stern PR, 216/464-4850
 Exclusive Columbus Appearance 

“Lakota” the Cinnamon Black Bear is 7 years old and weigs in at 815 pounds! Lakota is a true movie star having appeared in Disney's Jungle Book movie.

“Nuffy” the Siberian Tiger is just 3 years old and already weighs 415 pounds.

AND

“Binks” the Black Leopard - a gorgeous cat that is just 2 years old and weighs a svelt 95 pounds.


Wildlife expert, Larry Battson, will bring his “Rattlesnake Roundup”, featuring
tarantulas, gila monsters and other rarely seen reptiles to the brand new
Columbus Sportfishing & Travel Show, January 28 through January 31, 1999.
Contact: Jackie Jusko, Stern PR, 216/464-4850

WILDLIFE EXPERT LARRY BATTSON BRINGS THE DANGERS OF THE DESERT TO THE COLUMBUS SPORTFISHING & TRAVEL SHOW

COLUMBUS, OH -- Now in his 20th year of entertaining sport show audiences, veteran wildlife handler, Larry Battson, will present his “Rattlesnake Roundup,” an exciting exhibit that brings dangerous, desert creatures indoors, at the brand new Columbus Sportfishing & Travel Show, January 28 through January 31, 1999.

Set in a simulated Southwest desert made up of sand, cactus and rock, the exhibit will include numerous species' of rattlesnakes including the Diamond Back, one of our country's most dangerous snakes, as well as gila monsters, the only poisonous lizards found in the United States, and tarantulas.

“'Rattlesnake Roundup' is a thrilling show that gives a whole new dimension to bringing The Wild Kingdom indoors. Unlike the zoo, there is no glass separating you from the highly-poisonous creatures,” says Battson. “The rattlesnakes are fully capable of delivering an extremely dangerous bite. They are untamed and have a full supply of venom.”

The gila monster is known as one of the only venomous lizards in the world. These large reptiles have a well-deserved reputation of delivering fierce bites and not letting go. “With its sluggish behavior and benign disposition, this lizard must be treated with extreme caution. It can bite quickly and hold on tenaciously,” says Battson.

The tarantula, the world's largest spider, has venom contained in sacs at the base of its fangs that is slightly toxic to mammals. There is a risk of developing a hypersensitivity or allergic response to the tarantula's body hairs or bite, but for the most part they are not lethal, according to Ohio State University Department of Entomology.

Battson has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, The Discovery Channel's Animal Planet and has worked with the crew of The Wildlife Kingdom. He aso lectures to approximately 300 schools every year, presenting various wild animals and emphasizing their importance to the environment.

The Columbus Sportfishing & Travel Show is produced by Cleveland-based Expositions, Inc., the Midwest's largest show producer. Established in 1937, the company has a 61-year history of producing high-quality sport and travel shows.

Admission is $6.95 for adults and $2.50 for children 6-12; Children 5 and under are admitted free.

Veterans Memorial Exhibit Hall is located at 300 W. Broad Street in Downtown Columbus and is conveniently located near I-70, I-71 and I-270.

Show hours: Thursday, January 28
Friday, January 29
Saturday, January 30
Sunday, January 31 		4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Columbus Sportfishing & Travel Show is produced by Cleveland-based Expositions, Inc., the Midwest's largest show producer. Established in 1937, the company has a 61-year history of producing high-quality sport and travel shows.

“REEL” OHIO FISHING AND HUNTING FACTS & FIGURES

Sportfishing

  • Lake Erie is known as the Walleye Capital of the World.
  • Lake Erie out-produces all other Great Lakes combined in the total catch of fish.
  • Small-mouth bass fishing around the Bass islands in Lake Erie in the best in the country.
  • The primary fish species in Ohio are walleye, saugeye, channel catfish, hybrid striped bass, large-mouth bass, muskellunge and rainbow trout.
  • Franklin County ranks second (Cuyahoga is first) in the number of fishing licenses in the state.
  • Over $9 million is generated annually by the sales of fishing licenses in Ohio.
  • In 1996, Ohio anglers spent $836,191,596 for goods and services.
  • The Ohio Division of Wildlife manages the fisheries of 124,000 acres of inland water, 7,000 miles of streams, 2.25 million acres of Lake Erie and Ohio's portion (481 miles) of the Ohio River.

    Hunting

  • There are 120,000 wild turkey in the state of Ohio.
  • 47 Ohio counties will be open for turkey hunting in 1999.
  • There are 600,000 licensed hunters in Ohio.
  • There are 22,000 new hunting licenses issued annually in Ohio. All must complete the Division of Wildlife's Hunter Education Course.
  • Over $5 million is generated annually by the sale of hunting licenses in Ohio.
  • Ohio has the longest archery season in the country, from the first Saturday in October until the end of January.

    Outdoors Women (source: National Sport Shooting Foundation)

  • Women have become the fastest growing group among hunters.
  • 7.5 million women regularly participate in shooting sports such as targets, clays and skeet, up 80% from 1988.
  • 2.5 million women hunt regularly - double the number in 1988.
  • Women today represent almost 13% of the overall hunting population.
  • In 1991, 100 women participated in a Becoming an Outdoors Woman” workshop. By the end of 1997, 20,000 women will have participated in 46 states and six Canadian provinces.

    The Columbus Sportfishing & Travel Show is produced by Cleveland-based Expositions, Inc., the Midwest's largest show producer. Established in 1937, the company has a 61-year history of producing high-quality sport and travel shows.

    For Show Information Please Call
    (216) 529-1300 or FAX (216) 529-0311