SCI convention for finding a hunt?

[chaser_2332]

Who here has had good luck finding quality hunts at the Nashville convention? I’m only a few hours away is the show worth it?

 

[kybuck1]

Depends on what you are looking for. Sheep, exotics, out of the country stuff I think it's a great resource to meet people/owners, get a sense for prices, etc.

 

[AC300PRC]

You might give the Dallas SCI show a shot too. I’ve booked a couple hunts at both shows, but I prefer the Dallas show. I bought my dad a whitetail hunt that he really had a great time on, it was nice for me to be able to get a feel for the outfiter in person. I also was able to talk to a couple outfitters who I thought I might want to hunt with that convinced me I absolutely did not want to hunt with them. Having been on a few bad outfitted hunts, getting to meet an outfitter in person before you send them money is priceless.

 

[Samson7x]

If I lived that close I’d go check it out to meet some outfitters.

 

[AC300PRC]

Both the big SCI shows are worth the price of admission just to see the unbelievable taxidermy and displays. There’s occasionally a bargain or two to be had as well. These days what can be considered a bargain is open for interpretation though.

 

[carsonkeys]

Who here has had good luck finding quality hunts at the Nashville convention? I’m only a few hours away is the show worth it?

There are a lot of quality outfitters there, so odds are good. If you’re looking to get to know a few outfitters I would recommend going Wednesday and/or Thursday. Friday and Saturday are always slammed and the ability to sit down at a booth and have a meaningful conversation becomes more difficult.

Additionally, if you’re looking for a specific hunt or gear ie sheep, boots, Africa, Spain, bear, etc. you can check the floor plan/exhibitor roster to put together a punch list and get booth numbers. If you have trouble finding it I can point you in the right direction.

Lastly, wear comfy shoes and save an extra day for just walking around and looking.

 

[MntHunter]

I have booked 2 bucketlist hunts for me at the SCI show. I was also able to get a feel for the market on a couple of other hunts, and ended up booking with outfitters not at the show.

I think it is really dependent on what you want to hunt. If international hunts are on your bucket list, it is almost a must go, just to understand all that is out there and to get questions answered.

Also there is a lot of clothing such as Kuiu and Stone Glacier so you can actual feel and try out their stuff.

But you need at least 2 days.