PLEASE NOTE:

The following information is from the 2008 Outdoorama.

Safe Storage

Presented by Michigan Gun Owners

Safe Storage teaches adults how and why to safely store their firearms.

Competitive High Powered Rifle Shooting

Presented by Leo Cebula

Leo is a member of the WWCCA as well as an active national and international competitor on the Marine Rifle Team.

KidSafe

Presented by Michigan Gun Owners

KidSafe teaches kids the four safety rules...STOP, DON'T TOUCH, LEAVE THE AREA, TELL AN ADULT

Cowboy Action Shooting

Presented by the Johnson Creek Regulators of the Western Wayne Conservation Association

What's cowboy action shooting all about, who participates and where?  What does it take to get involved and how?  Presentation of firearms, accouterments and clothing. 

The Black Powder Days

Presented by Greg "Shortcut" Baack

Greg Baack, from the Western Wayne County Conservation Association, will discuss what life was like for the fur traders of the very early 1800's.  You will learn some of the skills those early pioneers employed to survive in the wilderness of a very young America, as they explored unseen territories and encountered the vast tribes of Native Americans.

Turkey Hunting Workshop

Presented by the National Wild Turkey Federation

The Huron Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation's workshop is a must see for every Michigan turkey hunter.  Calling, scouting, camouflage, positioning and weaponry tactics are all part of this comprehensive presentation on Saturday ONLY.

Fly Fishing Demo by Colton Bay Outfitters

Boating Safety Course

Presented by the Oakland County Sheriff's Dept. Marine Division

The Boating Safety Course is designed to teach a person to be a safe and responsible boater. The course is 6 hours in classroom training and discusses the basic fundamentals; boat maintenance, personal watercraft (PWC) and boat operation, the legal requirements of boating, personal preparedness and survival skills needed in emergency situations. This course does not contain “hands on" training. Participants are tested at the completion of the course and those 12 years of age and older are awarded their Boating Safety Certification Card from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Persons born after December 31, 1978 are required by law to have in their possession a valid Boating Safety Certificate while operating Personal Watercraft (PWC) on State of Michigan Waterways.

This Basic Boaters Safety class has drastically reduced the amount of injuries and deaths on Oakland County’s waters in the last thirty years while the population in Oakland County has nearly doubled.  This safety class is highly recommended for persons of all ages.  Parents are strongly recommended to attend with their children.  To register for a safety class offered by the Oakland County Sheriff's Marine Division, you are encouraged to visit their website at www.oaklandsheriff.com.  Questions regarding this course and other courses offered by the Oakland County Sheriff's Marine Division can be directed to 248-391-0256.

Off Road Vehicle Safety Course

Presented by the Oakland County Sheriff's Dept. Marine Division

The Off Road Vehicle (ORV) Safety Course is designed to teach a person to be a safe and responsible operator.  The ORV course is six hours of classroom instruction and covers the basic fundamentals, such as; safe operating skills, maintenance, operating on different types of terrain, environmental considerations, the mandated requirements of ATV’s and ORV’S, clothing, personal preparedness and survival skills needed in emergency situations. This course does not contain “hands on” training. Participants are tested at the completion of the course and are awarded an Off Road Vehicle Safety Certification Card from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.  By Michigan Law, all children between the ages of 12 to 15, who operate a 4-wheeled ATV, must possess a valid ORV safety certificate.  This safety class is highly recommended for persons of all ages and parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their children. To register for a safety class offered by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Marine Division, you may visit their website at www.oaklandsheriff.com.   Questions regarding this course and other courses offered by the Oakland County Sheriff's Marine Division can be directed to 248-391-0256.

Smallmouth Insider

Presented by Wayne Carpenter

This next series of "Smallmouth Insider" seminars will hook you up with the actual research methods used by Wayne in the Lake St. Clair Combat Fishing Newsletter and two No Secrets books! Track bass movements across every stage of the season. Discover how to eliminate dead water quickly, raise the average size of your catch and hunt the big ones successfully! Wayne's research techniques put you in the drivers seat at the top of the field. Each seminar day covers new material, so come with questions, notebooks and prepare to get on the inside track of smallmouth bass fishing research.

Steve Francis of Country Smoke House

Country Smoke House is known for their award-winning wild game sausage and jerky.

How to Process Your Own Deer

Presented by Country Smoke House

Greg Abbas

Known for his unique and informative articles and seminars.  His ability to outsmart his quarry on the spot with some of his innovative hunting tactics has gained him national attention.  Greg uses not only his calling skills, but also the lay of the land, knowledge of his quarry's habits, and his ability to formulate a quick and successful game plan, to turn a bad hunting situation into a successful one.  Greg, like his father Fred Abbas, is very approachable and well liked for his down to earth "common man" personality.  In addition to being a TV personality, Greg is an outdoor writer, seminar speaker, and President of A-Way Hunting Products.

Targeting Trophy Whitetails

Presented by Greg Abbas

Successful Turkey Hunting A-Z

Presented by Greg Abbas

Mark Romanack

Mark Romanack is a full-time outdoor writer, Fishing 411 Television Host, seminar leader and fishing expert with more than 20 years of experience.  He will be on hand all four days of the show.

Fishing 411 Walleye Beyond the Basics

Presented by Mark Romanack

This seminar will blend action fishing clips from the first season of Fishing 411, along with striking photographs to form an educational and entertaining multi-media presentation.

Dog Gone Dog Training Demo

Presented by Mark Romanack & Mason

Join Mark Romanack and his loyal lab Mason for a retrieving demonstration.  This educational and entertaining session includes some basic insights into dog behavior, plus a variety of marked, blind and multiple water retrives.  Mason will also demonstrate his handling skills, how he responds to whistle signals and more.  You'll be amazed and smile out loud when you see the hunting skills an avid hunter and his favorite hunting partner in action.

Walleye-A-Rama

Walleye gurus Mark Romanack and Capt. Jerry Lee join forces for this mega seminar!  Some of the topics of interest that are sure to be covered in this seminar include crankbait trolling, using planer boards, fishing diving planners, using downriggers, snap weight trolling, techniques for drifting and trolling live bait and much more.  This special 2-hour workshop on advanced Walleye Techniques will cover every new angle for the fishermen who want to climb to the next level of catching walleyes.  Don't miss this opportunitity to learn from the pros!

Mark Martin

Michigan's own Mr. Walleye and Professional Tournament Angler!  Martin will share his two-plus decades of tournament-fishing expertise in high-tech multimedia seminars to teach you the methods for catching walleye in everyday conditions.  Tactics include techniques for successfully using electronics to locate fish-holding structure; tips for choosing, storing and fishing live bait; and tournament proven techniques for coaxing walleye to bite even in the toughest conditions.  Mark has qualified for 19 Professional Walleye Trail World Championships to date.  He is the only person to qualify for that many PWT Championships and fish 101 out of 102 PWT Tournaments, achieving over 37 top ten finishes in his professional walleye career.

Consistently Catch More Walleye

Presented by Mark Martin

Best Chance Promotions

Captains Dave Engle and Bill Bale of Best Chance Promotions will be on hand for a one time only special appearance for the Super Salmon Clinic. They have won more of the top Great Lakes fishing tournaments held in the last 10 years than any other team.

Salmon-A-Rama

Presented by Dave Engel and Bill Bale of Best Chance Promotions.  These two superstars of Big Lake Tournaments will share their special techniques and experience garnered over the last 20 years as tournament champions on the Great Lakes.  Whether it is long lining lead core, maximizing Dipsey results, getting the most out of your electronics, or selecting your tackle, time spent here will assuredly improve next year's catch.  Plenty of time will be set aside for questions and answers.  Don't miss out!

David A. Rose

As an outdoor writer, photographer and fishing guide (www.wildfishing.com), David has spent countless hours on the waters of Michigan and around the country, fishing for a multitude of species including the family of panfish. 

Pan Fish "In-Depth"

Presented by Dave Rose

Let Dave show you the rigs and gear he uses to catch open-water panfish, along with seasonal habits.

Captain Jerry Lee

One of Michigan's most experienced and beloved professional fishermen, Captain Jerry Lee will be on hand to share his vast knowledge of open water fishing tactics for salmon and steelhead.  Captain Jerry is a member of the Lowrance Electronics, Wolverine Silver Streak, Shimano and Cabela's pro staff with over 30 years of fishing and guiding experience on the Great Lakes.

Great Lakes Salmon & Trout

Presented by Capt. Jerry Lee

Seminar visitors will learn the hottest tactics, including the use of lead core, rotators, cut bait, in-line boards and the latest downrigger savvy.

Trolling for Lake Erie Walleye

Presented by Capt. Jerry Lee

Capt. Jerry will share his insight on fishing for Walleye on Lake Erie.  This presentation will include the tips and tactics it takes to consistently boat limits of fish for his customers day after day.

Don Miller

Captain Don Miller has become one of Lake St. Clair's most popular charter captains.  Captain Don's first-hand knowledge of the fish's seasonal movements and their habits has spanned three decades on the lake.  He has successfully boated over 5,000 muskies, with multiple numbers in a day and size up to 40 lbs. Well-known muskie fisherman, author, educator, and seminar conductor, Miller has authored many articles, and has been a guest speaker at many fishing clubs, outfitters, and organizations throughout the Midwest.

Open Water Trolling for Muskie on St. Clair

Presented by Don Miller

Don't miss this complete seminar that shows everything from fishing rod placement and types of baits, to catch-and-release.

Mike Pittiglio

Mike Pittiglio of Muskie Mania Sport Fishing Charters is one of the hottest young professional charter operators on Lake St. Clair.  

Trolling for Lake St. Clair Muskie

Presented by Mike Pittiglio

Mike's hard-core multi-media Muskie Trolling presentation will hit the highlights of last season on the lake.  He will highlight what it takes for anglers to find the best water and troll it to maximum effect.  Lake St. Clair is the best Muskie fishery in the world and Mike's presentation will make your time next season on the water more fun and more productive.

Jim Bedford

He has become one of Michigan's foremost authorities on fishing Michigan Rivers with spinners.  The retired toxicologist spends over 1,000 hours a year fishing Michigan Rivers and has written three books on the subject.

Spinner Fishing for Trout in Michigan Rivers

Presented by Jim Bedford

Casting Spinners for Michigan Steelhead & Trout

Presented by Jim Bedford

Tony Hansen

Tony is one of the nation's up-and-coming outdoor personalitites.  Currently, Tony is the editor of Michigan-Out-of-Doors Magazine, the youngest to ever hold the position in the magazine's 60-year history.  Tony is an avid angler and has spent his life chasing all manner of fish across Michigan.  He is an active bass tournament participant, competing in NBAA and FLW events and takes great pride in being a student of the game.  Being a bit younger than your average seminar presenter, Tony will offer advice and tactics for bringing newcomers into the world of fishing.  There are right and wrong ways to introduce kids to fishing.

Turkey Hunting Tips & Tactics

Presented by Tony Hansen

Tony will offer tips on calling turkeys for beginners and veterans alike.

Family Fishing in Michigan

Presented by Tony Hansen

Fishing With Kids

Presented by Tony Hansen

Tasmin Kaliska

With over 12 years of experience as a fishing and hunting guide in northwestern Ontario, Canada, Tas is one of the few women in this field that has gained valuable knowledge in how to successfully fish Ontario waters for northern and walleye.  Tas provides valuable information, from what lures to use throughout different times of the year, triumphantly reeling in the BIG ONE and safely releasing that trophy!  Tas offers an abundance of on the water and in the field knowledge as she shares her first hand experiences of living in the north.

Bear Hunting in Ontario

Presented by Tasmin Kaliska

"The Bear Facts" will maximize a hunter's success during a Black Bear hunt - on and off the stand.  Tas will provide important information for hunters such as what to expect when crossing the border, bringing weapons into Canada, passports, what's required to get an Ontario hunting license, transporting the animal back home, and export permits. 

Randy Ramsey

Ranger Boats is proud to bring you pro-staff member Randy Ramsey!  Randy has competed successfully at multiple levels of competitive fishing and has been giving seminars for over a decade.  Are you looking for a way to simplify your fishing?  There are so many tackle, equipment and line options today that it is difficult to decide what you really need.  It's easy to spend more time thinking about what to use than actually doing it.  Let professional bass angler Randy Ramsey teach you how to "KISS" the next time you go out on the water.  Randy will show you a few of the most successful lures and presentations that will catch multiple game fish in Michigan.

Great Lakes Smallmouth

Presented by Randy Ramsey

Team Morel - John and Theresa Maybrier

Expert mushroom hunters as well as close friends and business associates of the late Larry Lonik, John and Theresa will be on hand each day of the show to share their tricks of the trade for consistently bagging more mushroons.  Mushroom hunting is one of the top outdoor family activities in Michigan.  The team's goal is to promote and educate all enthusiasts in the proper ways of hunting and collecting morel mushrooms. 

Hunting Mushrooms in Michigan

Presented by Team Morel

Attend this seminar and you'll eat better next year!