Whitetail expert Dick Scorzafava of Westfield, Massachusetts will bring his remarkable success tips and techniques along with thousands of dollars in prizes to the Springfield Sportsmen's Show. Meet professional big game hunter, Jurie Meyer! Jurie is a 47 year old native from South Africa. A professional hunter for 12 years and 35 years of hunting experience, Jurie has guided clients successfully on all of the Big 5 animals. Jurie has hunted himself as well as with clients in 7 different countries in Africa. Captain Bill Brown holds a 100 Ton Masters License and has fished from the Gulf of Maine down into the Caribbean - including Cuba. His customers aboard the "BILLFISH" have won or placed in numerous big game fishing tournaments throughout the Northeast. With 30 years of fishing experience under his belt, Captain Bruce is a treasure trove of knowledge. Come to the show and listen to Captain Bruce speak on his trophy bass catching techniques. Capt. Bruce specializes in the hunt for truly TROPHY STRIPED BASS taken on light to medium tackle both day and night. The pursuit of big stripers has been an obsession with Capt. Bruce for over 30 years. He knows when the big fish are in and how and where to catch them. Billy Decoteau is an outdoor journalist with a strong passion for pursuing the Black Bass. His activities include covering professional bass trails, the New England Paralyzed Veterans of America Bass Trail, as well as coordinating classroom seminars for Bassmaster Universities programs, or sharing winning techniques utilized by some of the nationals' top-bass pro's at many of the regional sportsmen shows. David Pickering's new seminar for 2009 is called, Striper Strategies from Shore and Boat. In this seminar, David will feature tips and techniques for catching striped bass from boat, kayak and shore.  In addition to the striper's seminar, Dave will also be doing a show on catching Carp, called, "" The Secrets of Carp Fishing."  In the show, David will offers anglers a rare look at one of the most underutilized, yet one of the most exciting trophy fisheries in all of New England. Captain Blaine Anderson has quickly proven himself to be one of the top guides in Connecticut. Whether its northern pike and stripers on the Connecticut River or bluefish, stripers and false albacore on Long Island Sound, captain Anderson has developed the reputation for getting his clients onto fish. Kids love adventure and the outdoors. At the Springfield Sportsmen's show, they can experience both at the "Kids Ride Safe with ATV Maine," ATV Training Program. Your child will have a blast as they learn the safe and proper way to operate an ATV.  A treasure hunters dream! Come see the Cold River Mining Company display at the Springfield Sportsmen's show. Here is your chance to hunt for a burried treasure. See a working sluicing machine in action. Fun for both kids and parents. Hey Kids, Smokey Bear is coming to the Springfield Sportsmen's Show! Get you picture taken with Smokey at the show. Smokey will be walking all around the show telling kids about fire safety, because only you can prevent forest fires! Del Delmastro's seminars have been of interest to hunters of all levels and ages. This year his topics of discussion are urban whitetail deer as well as black bear with a bow and arrow. Captain Doug Jowett (aka Captain Pine Tree)demonstrates fly casting at numerous sportsman shows and lectures throughout the northeast. Fishing Tackle antiques   Herb Reed is best known as the inventor of the original Slug-Go -- named one of the top 10 fishing lures of all time by Field and Stream Magazine. Lunker City's Herb Reed will be at the show displaying part of his extensive antique fishing tackle collection. Feel free to bring along any antique lures or tackle items you'd like to sell or get an appraisal on. Jennifer Broome founded Quinebaug Kennels in 2001. Her experience extends from years of training and teaching. She is a highly professional, published author, and expert dog trainer. Clients travel from all over New England seeking Jennifer's advice. Be sure to meet Jennifer at the Springfield Sportsmen's Show. Capt Jim White has recently had his second book published by the Fisherman LibrarySeries, titled, :How to Fish Soft Plastic Baits in Saltwater." The book is currently one of the hottest sellers on the Eastern seaboard and its easy to see why with so many anglers using soft plaistic lures these days. Joseph Judd's expertise as an "Over the Edge" turkey hunter is well known throughout the northeast. Joe has been a member of the Mossy Oak Camouflage Company's Advisory Council for the past 8 years. His outdoor column, "On the Ridge" as well as his local cable TV show of the same name is a widely read and watched series in Western Massachusetts. Meet Joe at the show. For close to 15 years, Erik Kaplan has dedicated his time to building his reputation for being knowledgeable of NE waters and being a person that folks can rely on for help, information, or being the "go – to" guy. Now is your chance to go to Erik and gain valuable knowledge. Be sure to catch Erik at his seminars on "Jerkbaits" and "wormin 101". Captain Lynn Smith is a fishing guide and fly-casting instructor who hails from the town of Charlestown, Rhode Island. Considered by many to be a rising star in the saltwater fly fishing industry, Lynn has been featured in the Newport Daily News, as well as appearing on the covers of Nor' east Saltwater and Rhode Island Fishing magazine. Come see the Courthouse Buck! Real McCoy Outdoors are back! Each year they put up an amazing display and this year is no different. Come see this year's special feature: The Adams County Courthouse Buck! Come down to the Real McCoy Outdoors display and find out the story behind this amazing 27 point record breaking buck. Marla Blair has owned and operated Marla Blair's Fly Fishing Guide Service & Instruction since 1993. Marla is a professional celebrity Look-A-Like for Bette Midler who is most commonly known as a top female, freshwater, Fly-Fishing Guide/Instructor for Western Massachusetts and North Western, Connecticut It's time to meet Musky Joe! Joe Netti has earned the name, "Musky Joe," with over 35 years of experience and over 2,000 Muskies boated. Musky Joe will be giving seminars at the show. Be sure to attend, because Musky Joe will be giving away a free trip at all of his seminars! Stop by the North East Big Buck Club booth and check out their amazing Big Buck Display. While you are there you can find out about the club, it's mission, and how you can get involved. Captain Pat "T-Man" Renna  owner of T-Man Custom Tackle, LLC and originator of the East Coast's Hottest New Striper Trolling System T-Man Striper Tubes and Quick Change Keels. At the Springfield Sportsmen's Show, there will be "Reel Kids", a casting contest for youth, ages 6-17, sponsored by the Bass Federation and North East Bass Anglers. Roger Pyzocha, National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer and recipient of the OSEG Hall of Fame. Roger Pyzocha will be at the Springfield Sportsmen's Show with tons of knowledge to share.. With nearly 400 Massachusetts State fishing awards, Roger will have plenty to talk about. Stop by his booth at the Springfield Sportsmen's show and expand your fishing knowledge.  Skip Bryant, president of the North East Bass Anglers will be conducting fishing seminars at various times throughout the show. In addition, Skip oversees the "Reel Kids" casting contest. The "Reel Kids" Casting Contest is a special contest for youth ages 6-17, sponsored by the Bass Federation and the North East Bass Anglers. Ken Hammel is a nationally known caller and hunter. His thirty years of expertise in hunting the both wild turkey and Whitetail Deer has allowed him to be successful in the many States and Canadian Provinces that he hunts. During the show Ken will share many hunting tips and some of his own experiences with you in his two seminars: "When you Talk the Talk, the Gobblers will Walk the Walk." and, "Hunting the North American Whitetail Deer Rattling, Calling, and Scents." Plan to take notes, because the knowledge you glean from Ken may be the added edge that will make your next hunting trip a major success! Ready to talk TURKEY with Steve Peperis? Steve has been a member of the Primos Prostaff for almost 20 years and a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation for almost 25 years. He has been hunting since 1970 and hunting turkeys since 1984 in over 15 states. This amazing display has been provided by Adventure Game Calls. You might be familiar with their show...Adventure Hunt Team is a weekly half-hour program that begins by taking viewers on hunting trips all over the country with host Joe Sears. See the entire Turkey Display at the show. Calling all Turkey Hunters! How good is your call? Test your skill at the Massachusetts State Calling Championship. Sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation, this Calling Championship will be will take place on Saturday 21st at 1pm. There will be both cash and trophies for the winners, so the time to start honing your skill is now. See you there.