Bass Pro Shops Offers Free Hunting Seminars, Activities and Special Offers for Fall Hunting Season

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Fall Hunting Classic, an annual tradition for millions of sportsmen and women across North America, returns Aug. 11-27 to Bass Pro Shops locations throughout the U.S.

Customers prepare for fall hunting season with free seminars led by professional hunters and benefit from special offers at Bass Pro Shops locations* across the U.S.

For more information, visit www.basspro.com/classic.

Free seminars include:

Aug. 19

• 11 a.m.: Archery Insights: Improving your aim

• 2 p.m.: Stealth and Scent Control: Scent control and scent products to give you the edge

• 4 p.m.: Bag a Bigger Buck: Tips and tactics

Aug. 20

• 11 a.m.: Hone the Harvest: Archery fine tuning

• 2 p.m.: From the Field to the Freezer

The first 25 seminar attendees ages 18 or older on Aug. 19 receive a free LED Outdoor Light; the first 25 attendees on Aug. 20 receive a free Bass Pro Shops beverage bottle.

Other special events include:

• Aug. 19: Women’s Hunting Workshop

Women are invited to this free seminar at 3 p.m. to learn hunting tips and how-to information for gearing up for the hunt and more. The first 25 women ages 18 or older receive a free Bass Pro Shops tumbler.

• Aug. 11-20: Bow, crossbow and optics trade-in

Hunters can trade in bows, crossbows and optics for a coupon worth up to $100 off the purchase price of a new bow, crossbow or optics (excludes longbows or recurves and spotting scopes).

• Aug. 19-27: Game camera and hunting boot trade-in

Hunters can trade in game cameras for a coupon worth up to $100 off the purchase price of a new game camera; or trade in hunting or rubber boots for a coupon worth up to $40 off the purchase of new hunting boots. The game cameras, boots, bows, crossbows and optics are donated to local nonprofit organizations to help with outdoor education programs.

• Aug. 26-27: Next Generation Weekend

Next Generation Weekend is a family-friendly, free event that includes a free craft, giveaway, photo download and activities. Check local listings for more information on Next Generation activities.***

Hunt of a Lifetime Sweepstakes

In addition to free seminars and great deals on hunting gear, customers can also enter a sweepstakes to win the hunt of a lifetime with Pat and Nicole Reeve of Driven TV. One winner will receive the grand prize, valued at $8,000, which includes a guided deer hunt for one person with Buck Country Outfitters in Saskatchewan, Canada. The prize package includes LaCrosse hunting boots and gear, a $1,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card and lodging, airfare, rental car, hunting license and taxes. Visit www.basspro.com/classic for more information on how to enter.****

** Pro appearances, dates, topics and times subject to change.

****Contest rules: Customers may also enter to win online at www.basspro.com. One Grand Prize winner will be drawn nationally. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR CLAIM PRIZE. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 21 years of age or older at time of entry. Void where prohibited.

About Bass Pro Shops®

Bass Pro Shops is a leading destination retailer offering outdoor gear and apparel in an immersive setting. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today 102 retail and marine centers host 120 million people annually. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is known as a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”

Contact: Katie Mitchell, Bass Pro Shops communications manager (417-873-5618) kamitchell@basspro.com.

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