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Predator Hunting => Predator Hunting => Topic started by: Deerhtr on January 21, 2013, 09:02:15 PM

Title: Harrisburg Show
Post by: Deerhtr on January 21, 2013, 09:02:15 PM

 http://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/articles/deer-news/hunting-industry-bands-to-boycott-harrisburg-show

I TOO WILL NOT BE GOING!!!!

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: Deerhtr on January 21, 2013, 09:06:41 PM

Also did anybody else get an email from FoxPro today?
I support them 110% PM me and I'll forward the email to you.

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: Buckwheat on January 21, 2013, 09:36:23 PM

I seen were there are only 60 booths boycotting the event at this time.
It would be great if no one shows up at the door. I know I will not be going. I will go to cabelas if I need anything since they are boycotting them.

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: Papa1 on January 21, 2013, 09:45:14 PM

I just sent the Reed bunch an E-mail.  For the last 15+ years, we have filled a bus.  Upwards of 40 Guys.  Loved that day.  It's over.  Dick

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: dreamcatcher on January 21, 2013, 10:40:39 PM

NRA  will not be there either

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: Misterjake23 on January 22, 2013, 04:24:14 AM

I haven't received a news letter yet, but I was curious what foxpro was doing for the Sportsmans show in Harrisburg.  For those who also did not receive any info from FoxPro here is the article from their web page if you'd like to read it.....

     http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/press-releases

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: scottm2012 on January 22, 2013, 06:56:34 AM

Quote from: dreamcatcher on January 21, 2013, 10:40:39 PM

NRA  will not be there either

Last thing I heard they were going, unless they changed their mind within the last 8 hours.

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: coyotenightmare on January 22, 2013, 08:10:52 AM

How about getting a bunch of guys and doing a protest or boycott? What else can we do that is legal and more effective than persuading all friends not to go? Have done all I could so far... ;)

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: scottm2012 on January 22, 2013, 08:30:15 AM

Quote from: coyotenightmare on January 22, 2013, 08:10:52 AM

How about getting a bunch of guys and doing a protest or boycott? What else can we do that is legal and more effective than persuading all friends not to go? Have done all I could so far... ;)

It would be cool if we could do a poker run for vendors who have decided to stand with us.

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: ZMan079 on January 22, 2013, 09:05:20 AM

As of right now, We have plans to go down. It is an annual thing that we do, and gets us out of the "cabin" a day. I'm not opposed to boycotting the show, and think it would be great if Cabela's could hold something at their location  or another venue , so it would be a different show altogether.  Chances are we'll make it a trip to Cabela's (or Bass Pro, does anyone no their stance?) instead.

The negative part of boycotting show is that for those vendors who do show up because the show makes or breaks their business, it may put a hurting on them.

Thanks,
ZMan079

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: scottm2012 on January 22, 2013, 10:59:30 AM

Bass Pro did not have a booth this year.

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: mountain dog on January 22, 2013, 01:08:00 PM

Not going. It will be another day to hunt.
Mountain dog

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: Deerhtr on January 22, 2013, 01:57:40 PM

http://mynortheastoutdoors.com/esos-boycott-supporters/


Anyone following?

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: mountain dog on January 22, 2013, 05:47:44 PM

WEooo That is quite a list,and growing.
Thanks Mountain Dog

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: chaddsmith68 on January 23, 2013, 11:47:24 PM

I know that I wont be attending this year!  I'm glad to see so many companies, speakers, customers, etc standing up for what is right!  I just wonder how many more vendors need to back out before they decide to cancel the show all together this year?

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: scottm2012 on January 24, 2013, 09:34:40 AM

I've been following since Boondock-Outdoors pulled out.  Jeremiah, was the first vendor.

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: Deerhtr on January 24, 2013, 05:12:23 PM

I haven't been following it today but a friend of mine told me that the show has been postponed because of this

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: Deerhtr on January 24, 2013, 08:28:20 PM

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/01/eastern_sports_and_outdoor_sho_2.html

THEY PULLED THE PLUG

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: coyotenightmare on January 25, 2013, 02:03:06 PM

That tickles me!!! Get some sportsmen together and there's nothing we can't do

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: chiefz28 on January 27, 2013, 08:37:57 PM

i was told by a guy the he searched the "Reed calls "(which is who owns or runs the show) i believe is this is the correct name was located in tne UK. Its a wonder they ever permitted any guns to be on display.

Title: Re: Harrisburg Show
Post by: scottm2012 on January 27, 2013, 10:19:33 PM

Reed Expositions is the name of the company.  Yes, they are based out of the UK.