Hunting & Fishing Expo this weekend with animals, archery, boat displays and beer

by Chris Smith

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Featuring boat displays, animals, archery and advice, the Beaver 100.3 Hunting & Fishing Expo is back and with fun for everyone in the family. And this year, there’s beer!

The Beaver 100.3 Hunting & Fishing Expo is a two-day event that brings the top regional outdoor vendors under one roof. Last year’s expo drew over 1,600 attendees. It highlights Tennessee and Kentucky hunting, boating and fishing areas, camping and outdoor recreation products as well as services for outdoor enthusiasts.

Visitors learn about wildlife at the Beaver Country 100.3 Hunting & Fishing Expo through Sunday at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, Jan. 28, 2022. (Lee Erwin)

The event features speakers and workshops by regional and national experts, along with contests and demonstrations, boats and campers. Wade Bourne Nature Center will conduct shows including on-site taxidermy, Army Bass Anglers will offer fishing advice, and Animalogy will be back with their live animal shows. There will be fun for the kids with indoor fishing, whack-a-mole, and other games.

Plus, this year Star Spangled Brewing Co. will be on site both days so you can enjoy a brew while you shop.

Schedule

Hours for the Jan. 26-27 event will be Friday from noon-7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., all at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 1188 Cumberland Drive. Here’s the day-by-day schedule.

Friday

12:30 p.m.: Wade Bourne Nature Center: Animal Investigators: Intro into Animal Tracking
2 p.m.: Animalogy Show
3:30 p.m.: Wade Bourne Nature Center: Survival Skills for Families
5 p.m.: Animalogy Show
6:15 p.m.: ArmyBassAnglers: What fishing line works best for each application, with Alan Jones

Saturday

10:30 a.m.: ArmyBassAnglers: Choosing the right rod and reel for each situation and how to cast, with Eric Wilkas
12 p.m.: Wade Bourne Nature Center: Survival Skills for Families
2 p.m.: Animalogy Show
3:30 p.m.: Wade Bourne Nature Center: Animal Investigators: Intro into Animal Tracking
5 p.m.: Animalogy Show
6:15 p.m.: ArmyBassAnglers: Water temperature vs. favorite baits throughout the year, with Mike Schnupp and KB Helfert