Western Conservation & Hunting Expo 2025 thread

[robby denning]

Hey all,

a few of us are heading down to Salt Lake this week to support the cause. We already know some on here don't, so no need to blow up our thread. It's still a lot of fun to attend this show, and the taxidermy is but the draw odds are but we're addicted.

What booths/gear you want us to stop by?

Can't promise we'll make every one but we'll give it a shot. @Travis Bertrand can't make it this year, first time since we started going in 2013 so not sure how many videos we'll get up! (we'll miss you Travis & family, except Eli and his old man jokes lol). Members at the show, feel free to post up any highlights on this thread for all to see.

I'm heading to Swaro' booth to decide on a Z series scope in the unlikely event my Rokstock rifle lands on my porch in 2025 (lol @Ryan Avery) and no drop-test shaming please @Formidilosus

...And checking out light hiker options from Schnees.

and say hi if you see us. Always good to meet some Roksliders. I'll be working the HOWL booth #5809 Friday at 1230-130 with Marc Smith if any of you are around then.

@realunlucky @Jared Bloomgren @Josh Boyd @les welch @Matt Cashell @Cashman @Tanya Avery @Howl For Wildlife @luckyluciano2

 

[Josh Boyd]

I’ll be down for a quick lap or two around the Salt Palace. I’m interested in seeing those new Swarovski’s as well. Hopefully we’ll bump into each other.


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[robby denning]

@robby denning I’ll be down for a quick lap or two around the Salt Palace. I’m interested in seeing those new Swarovski’s as well. Hopefully we’ll bump into each other.


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just stay out of the Swaro booth until I'm done shopping (might be supply chain issues)

 

[svivian]

I’ll be there

 

[robby denning]

I’ll be there

say hi, take a pic of ryan and post a creepy meme

 

[sndmn11]

@KickinNDishin and I will be there Thursday and Friday.

Goals:

• Check out Weatherby's Orion SxS scattergun
• Harass @Mark at EXO about an UltraPE pack
• Find a Hoyt AX2sd for @KickinNDishin to shoot since she ordered one months ago
• Buy new Stone Glacier gaiters
• Make @realunlucky do laughs

 

[mighteywhitehunter]

Flying in on the 13th @ 8am flying out at 7pm. Looking forward to the show. Been going for the last 5 years. Hope to see you guys there!

 

[Mike D Texas]

A buddy and I will be there with wives tagging along. Have a few booths that are must see, but mainly just going to browse gear and outfitters.


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[twall13]

I'm planning on stopping by to validate my annual donation and check out a few booths either Thursday or Friday. Some things I want to check out in person include:

Venandi Holsters in the Badlands Booth. I'm either getting one of these or a Savage Threadworks Beast Adapter(unfortunately they won't be at the show to compare) and looking forward to seeing it in person.

Aziak- I want to check out their new Ridgeline Tripod and compare it to their Backcountry Light tripod

Swarovski- I want to fondle the NL 10x and 14x50's.

Hoping Marsupial has a no mag rangefinder pouch in stock to buy.

Anyone have a solid recommendation on rangefinders to check out? I'm in the market for a reliable one with fast, accurate readings for both archery and rifle. Wondering about the Maven RF1, open to other options.

And I'm sure there will be more stuff to check out once I get there.

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[robby denning]

@KickinNDishin and I will be there Thursday and Friday.

Goals:

• ….
• Make @realunlucky do laughs

Tall order

 

[Travis Bertrand]

I’m sure going to miss you guys! I wish I could make it. [mention]robby denning [/mention] make sure to eat some of those roasted nuts for me!


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[Bluumoon]

If you run into Dan Gates ask him why CRWM doesn't want to use funds to introduce a Right to Hunt/Fish/Forage in CO ballot measure in CO.

 

[CorbLand]

No plans for me to go this year. Been to SLC twice in the same week this month and that exceeds the amount of times can stand that town by 200%.

 

[realunlucky]

@KickinNDishin and I will be there Thursday and Friday.

Goals:

• Make @realunlucky do laughs

Find me early as I'm most jolly before all the crazy people pack in there.

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[sndmn11]

Find me early as I'm most jolly before all the crazy people pack in there.

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I realized that I don't have a 2025 calendar on Saturday so I bought a Dad Jokes calendar. I might bring that along and we can sit down and read together.

 

[realunlucky]

I try to visit all the booths early on Thursday to see what's new and improved from last year.

I'll try and post all the best finds on the thread. Hit me up if you want to see something specific.

This year I plan to attend more seminars as I always seem to miss them



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[realunlucky]

I realized that I don't have a 2025 calendar on Saturday so I bought a Dad Jokes calendar. I might bring that along and we can sit down and read together.

Looking forward to it buddy

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