We’ll be having additional entertainment and activities geared for the whole family. We have a BBQ dinner on Saturday night.
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Professional Clinics on: Bait Casting | Catfish Fishing | Fly Fishing | Game Calling | Kayaking | Mountain Biking | Outdoor Photo/Video | Outdoor Gear
Please note that a Release of Liability and Indemnity form must be completed and will be required before participating in the activities, click here to download the form.
The American Outdoorsman TV show has been showcasing the best of outdoors for over 20 years. The show features top quality hunting and fishing from around the world. Jim Mueller, host of the show and The American Outdoorsman’s Senior Pro Staff bring the hunting and fishing experience to homes each and every week with exciting new episodes, helping you become a better American Outdoorsman. The American Outdoorsman Pro Staff’s knowledge of American wildlife enhances each adventure, bringing young and old, novice or expert, an up close and personal view of how to master the skills of hunting and fishing.
Meet Jim Mueller and other Pro Staff during The American Outdoorsman weekend. Jim will be walking around all weekend meeting and greeting guests, answering questions and joining in on the fun activities planned.
Descriptions of the activities along with bios for the pro staff:
Bait Casting presented by Mark Tobin, The American Outdoorsman® Pro Staff
A bait casting reel does many fishing tasks better than other kinds of reels, and they are the standard in bass fishing. When you first get one they can be intimidating but you can learn to fish with one with a little time and effort. Mark Tobin, will teach and demonstrate bait casting techniques. Attendees will have time to try out what they have learned and ask questions. Bring your own bait casting rod or use one of the closed face rods provided by The American Outdoorsman®.
Bio: As The American Outdoorsman®'s top angler, Mark Tobin shares a lifetime of fishing experiences, including more than 10 years of tournament fishing. Tournament fishing has taught Mark how to be successful in all sorts of fishing conditions - techniques he's quick to share with The American Outdoorsman® audience across the nation. More important to Mark than just catching fish is educating viewers and showing the fun and excitement the sport has to offer.
Game Calling presented by Scott Hall, The American Outdoorsman® Pro Staff
To be consistently successful, a hunter needs all the advantages he can possibly get to overcome the three main defenses of the animal he is hunting their nose, ears and eyes. Scott Hall will discuss and demonstrate techniques to help you be successful in focusing on how to call duck, geese, turkey, elk, and whitetail deer. Time will be allowed for questions and equipment trials.
Bio: Scott Hall recently joined The American Outdoorsman® Pro Staff but is certainly not new to being a professional hunter. He has pro staffed with Sokol Associates Inc, who represents lines including Loggy Bayou tree stands and Steiner Binoculars. Scott was recently awarded a national Pro Staff award with Hudalla and Associates, who represents Primos Game Calls, Fred Bear Archery, Big Game Tree Stands, Trophy Ridge and Biologic. Scott was born and raised in Kansas City. His favorite hunting includes waterfowl and large animals. As a professional hunter, Scott earned his reputation of being versatile and knowledgeable.
Outdoor Video and Photography Clinic presented by Scott Bethel, The American Outdoorsman® Pro Staff
Scott Bethel, Senior Producer for The American Outdoorsman® national TV and Radio shows will pass on professional photo and video tips to insure vibrant pictures and memories. This clinic will cover knowing your camera, shot composition, using light, tools of the trade and screen dynamics. Participants are welcome to bring their own cameras to test their understanding of the tips while participating in the clinic and other activities throughout the day.
Bio: Scott Bethel is the Senior Producer for The American Outdoorsman® national TV and Radio shows. With 25 years of experience and many awards including Telly and Communicator Awards; Scott has produced, directed, and edited nationally televised shows, movies and full-length videos. Scott has also taught several video production classes as well as acting classes and was an officer in the US Air Force.
Children’s Fishing Contest judged by The American Outdoorsman® Pro Staff
Each day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The American Outdoorsman® will host a fishing contest for children 14 and under. Prize packages will be awarded each day for the largest by weight catfish, panfish and bass. Each child is eligible for one entry in each category on each day but only eligible to win one prize package. All entries must be weighed by The American Outdoorsman® Pro Staff and be submitted by 1:30 p.m.
Catfishing presented by Jeff Williams, The American Outdoorsman® Pro Staff
"Reservoir catfish are something of a mystery for most anglers" Jeff states. Because of this mystery Jeff became very busy guiding and teaching people how to capitalize on seasonable catfish patterns. Jeff will demonstrate techniques on how to catch catfish and discuss the differences in Channel Cats, Blue Cats, and Flathead Cats.
Bio: Jeff Williams, founder of Team Catfish Tackle and Weld Pro Boats has dedicated his life to the great outdoors. Jeff has been successful hunting and fishing since he started guiding part-time at the age of 20 on Grand Lake in North East Oklahoma. As a fishing guide, catfish tournament angler, and now owner of Team Catfish Tackle Jeff has always known that his role in life was to educate people about fishing - catfishing in particular.
Trail Riding co-presented by Kirt Davis and Dominic Pugliese
Single track mountain biking is a quickly growing sport, and can be done by just about anyone regardless of age or experience. With a few basic techniques you too can master trail riding. Pro Staff Kirt Davis and Dominic Pugliese will provide instruction and demonstration of basic riding techniques for different trail conditions. They will provide information for quick trail-side bike repairs and maintenance for those times when you need it most. A short guided practice track will be available for attendees to ride and try these techniques for themselves. Bring your bike own bike, our use one that we provide.
Personal water craft paddling co-presented by Kirt Davis and Dominic Pugliese
Whether you are on a placid lake or a raging river there are different paddle strokes to use that can get you into that perfect spot for casting your fishing line, or making sure you negotiate a river safely. Kirt and Nic will provide instruction, and demonstrate many useful paddle strokes and how to control your personal water craft. An obstacle course, water craft and safety equipment will be available for attendees to try these techniques for themselves.
Bio: Kirt Davis a Preserve manager for Thousand Trails is a professional outdoorsman who has been an avid trail rider for over 17 years. There is no trail that Kirt doesn’t love or won’t ride; whether it’s the familiar trails of his childhood home in Hood River, Oregon, or the challenging Slickrock trails of Moab, Utah. While he is no stranger to competitive riding he prefers to ride trails ‘off the beaten path’ that offer solitude and adventure. The sport of mountain biking, and it’s associated health benefits (fresh air, great exercise, and the scenic views along the way), is a passion that Kirt loves to share with others.
Kirt’s paddling experience started in the Pacific Northwest where he spent 7 years as a professional whitewater guide. He then took on a new challenge of open bowed kayaking and continued to hone his paddling skills on the rivers and lakes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. His Class I – V+ paddling experience on over 20 rivers includes all the forks of the American River, the Colorado River, the Rogue River, the Feather, the Deschutes, Wailua River in Kauai, Hawaii among many others. He is quoted as saying, “The most important thing when participating in an outdoor adventure, is to surround yourself with people you can trust and know will respect your personal comfort zone”.
Bio: As a Certified Trainer for the National Outdoor Leadership School, ELS Resort Manager Dominic Pugliese is a long-time Recreation Professional with experience in a variety of adventure pursuits. He is an accomplished skydiver, and BMX and mountain bike racer, with professional experience in: rafting, sea kayaking, biking, snow shoeing, Nordic skiing, and wilderness survival instruction. He was a competitor on the American Bicycle Association racing circuit and served for 2 years as Race Director for the Fat Tire Mountain Bike Race series in the Northwest. He has several years of experience guiding and instructing sea kayaking in the waters of the Inland and Pacific Northwest. Dominic is a trained Emergency Water Rescuer and CPR First Responder with an impressive safety record throughout his instructional career.