Come with Rokslide to Western Hunt Expo

[TJ]

Hey Robby, your doing a great job at the expo. Thanks

 

[robby denning]

Thanks TJ,
The Antelope Island mule deer auction tag went for $305,000! Denny Austad of Idaho Falls bought it again. This will be his third tag on the Island.

Also, got to meet Kendall Card of Black Ovis/Camo Fire- one our Rokslide's sponsors. Their booth was packed with shoppers. Kendall has a good story behind the start of his company. Hope to interview him on the Rok Blog in the near future.

 

[robby denning]

Killer rifle if you've got the coin!

Video here:
http://www.rokslide.com/easyblog/entry/western-expo-red-rock-precision-s-ultralight-sheep-rifle

 

[justin davis]

Cool rifle Robby!

 

[robby denning]

New KUIU Mountain Star Tent video from the show.
http://www.rokslide.com/easyblog/entry/western-expo-new-kuiu-mountain-star-2-person-tent

 

[Brock A]

Robby, I've been enjoying the videos. Good stuff!

 

[tipsntails7]

Your doin a great job Robby. Awesome stuff. I would have liked to have seen someone in that tent. That thin looks tiny. There looks like there is no way a 6'6" dude could fit into that thing.

 

[TRIPLE]

Your doin a great job Robby. Awesome stuff. I would have liked to have seen someone in that tent. That thin looks tiny. There looks like there is no way a 6'6" dude could fit into that thing.

It would be pretty tight, I'm 6'3" and jumped in it on Saturday. I defiantly didn't max it out but I was pretty close. Overall, it's a good looking tent and looks well designed. I also think it is a solid 3-3.5 season tent for its weight.

 

[7mag.]

Did Jason mention a price for that tent?

 

[robby denning]

$449 on the two person, 399 on the one person

 

[7mag.]

Thanks Robby. We really appreciate your hard work.

 

[robby denning]

labor of love

 

[robby denning]

Video on New Vortex 15x56 HD Vulture "The workin' man's bino"
http://www.rokslide.com/easyblog/entry/western-expo-new-vortex-vulture-hd-15x56

 

[Brock A]

Video on New Vortex 15x56 HD Vulture "The workin' man's bino"
http://www.rokslide.com/easyblog/entry/western-expo-new-vortex-vulture-hd-15x56

I am really liking the idea of these!!

 

[robby denning]

Like I said on the blog, it's hard to tell in a building. If I get a pair, I'll be writing a review on them and will let you know. Mark didn't give me a timeframe.

 

[amp713]

I saw you there but didnt manage to catch up to you! Def a good expo to go to! Havent missed it in 5 years if i remember right....

 

[robby denning]

amp, you should'a grabbed me. Maybe next year.

Just got this email & thought for those who don't really know about the show might find helpful. BTW, they haven't drawn for the tags, yet.

Salt Lake City, Utah: The doors closed on the 2014 Western Hunting & Conservation Expo (WHCE) on Sunday February 16 after four days of a busy expo hall, happy consumers and millions of dollars raised for conservation. This was the eighth year of the show and it was the biggest yet with nearly 150 new exhibitors representing over 30 countries, and welcoming more than 30,000 hunters and their families to the Salt Palace Convention Center. According to Utah Governor Gary Herbert, the show has a $10 million impact on the local economy. In addition, the event’s silent and evening auctions raised over $5 million for the Mule Deer Foundation, Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife and a number of other outdoor charities.

“The response to this year’s Western Hunting & Conservation Expo was overwhelming. The Expo has been growing every year and it is impressive to see how valuable it is the to western sportsmen – this is their best opportunity to find all the latest gear and to book hunts for the coming year,” said Miles Moretti, President of the Mule Deer Foundation. “But more importantly, it is vital to MDF’s mission to spotlight the critical conservation work we do all year long, and to raise funds for those efforts.”

“Former Vice President Dick Cheney said it best during his keynote address at the Saturday night event sponsored by Remington: sportsmen are the true leaders on conservation in this country and the WHCE is the best venue to showcase all the hard work that our organizations do throughout the year,” commented Byron Bateman, President of Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife.

"We want to thank MidwayUSA for once again stepping up to be the Official Sponsor of the Expo. We also want to thank our Platinum sponsors, Cabela’s, Utah Toyota Dealers, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and Utah Office of Tourism. We appreciate the support of all our sponsors," said Miles Moretti.

The event opened officially on Thursday February 13 with a ribbon cutting by WHCE Silver Sponsor Hoyt Archery. That day the venue was overtaken by nearly 500 children from Salt Lake area schools who participated in the Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience. Throughout the weekend, families could be found on the show floor proving the value of the event for bringing up the next generation of hunters. Exhibitors acknowledge the show is a “must-attend” event because of the volume of people coming to the show looking to buy quality products and book their next season’s hunts.

“This is the greatest consumer show in the West,” commented Easton’s Media Assets/Promotions Coordinator, Shawn Monsen. “The WHCE is the place to be if you want your company and products to be seen by avid hunters.”

 

[amp713]

I met a girl there and so we were running around together showing each other stuff we liked and I was introducing her to a bunch of people i know in the industry. Every time i saw you you were like a few rows down or across a big stand and by the time id get over there you would be gone!! But thats the way of the expo haha next year i will stand out a little more and make a longer stay!

 

[robby denning]

so I lost out to some chick, eh?

 

[Aron Snyder]

so I lost out to some chick, eh?

It happens....