This week at the show

March 8, 2009 at 3:55PM

THIS WEEK AT THE SHOW

When: Thursday, 1-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $10 (16 and older). Senior Day (Thursday, age 62 and older) $7. Youth, 13-15, $5. Kids 12 and younger, free. (Adult discount tickets $8 at Cub) Features: • The latest boats, motors and fishing gear will be exhibited. Resort owners and outfitters from throughout North America will be on hand to discuss family vacation destinations, and hunting and fishing possibilities. • Expert seminars featuring Capt. Lee Haasch on Lake Michigan salmon fishing, Tom Neustrom on crappies, Terry Tuma on walleyes and Ron Schara on Twin Cities fishing, among many others. • Meet "Time Bandit" co-captains John and Andy Hillstrand of Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch TV program, Friday (4-7 p.m.), Saturday (11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m.-2 p.m.). • Rattlesnake Roundup. Reptile expert Larry Battson will coil himself in some of Mother Nature's deadliest inhabitants. Thursday-Sunday. • Wild Turkey Room. World Slam of wild turkeys displayed. Register online (wwww.northwestsportshow.com) to compete in the National Wild Turkey Federation Minnesota State Chapter Northwest Sportshow Open Calling Contest on Sunday.

about the writer

about the writer

Dennis Anderson

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Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson joined the Star Tribune in 1993 after serving in the same position at the St. Paul Pioneer Press for 13 years. His column topics vary widely, and include canoeing, fishing, hunting, adventure travel and conservation of the environment.

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