2009 News & Events
2009 Bemidji Game Fair & Pet Expo
Saturday, June 20 &
Sunday, June 21- 2009
Bark River Racing
seminars
Sponsored by Native Dog Foods
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Minnesota Duck & Goose Callers will be holding seminars for anyone interested in learning goose & duck calling.

Hunting, Sports, and Pet Product Vendors



Wilderness Kennels will conduct 2 seminars each day. Please check the schedule for times.
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We will be posting more information about the 2009 event as it evolves.
Thank you for your interest.
Pheasants Forever & PBDTA

Willow Creek Kennel
Chad & Jodi Hines, Pro-Staffers of Native Performance Dog Food will be speaking about incorporating positive reinforcement in your training
Sponsored by Native Dog Foods
Beltrami K-9 Unit
demonstrations

Mississippi Headwaters Retriever Club will hold seminars on the basic training of retrievers (obedience and marking).
These will be "hand's on" for people to bring their dogs up to do training with club members.
There will be a follow up with more advanced training involving bird handling and into to the concept of force fetch and the use of electronic collars.

Bemidji Blowdown Duck & Goose Calling Competition!
Cash & Prizes will be awarded for the following catagories:
* Youth Best Duck * Youth Best Goose
* Open Meat Duck * Open Goose

Elite Sports Express is a "rolling" showroom on wheels! We carry a complete display of Remington, Leupold Optics, Springfield Armory, Winchester, Ruger, just to name a few, as well as many other lines.

Field representatives for Savage Arms will be on hand with the latest in firearms for people to see and try.

Autrey Kennels will be conducting a one hour demonstration on field trials on Saturday.

Michelle Davis- Sheep Herding Clinic - this will be offered as an opportunity for dog owners to learn sheep herding with their dog on a one-on- one basis. The clinic will run all day and must be reserved in advance. There will be a charge to participate. Printable application. See sheepherding video.
please email patsy508@paulbunyan.net for more details.

Centershot Archery will offer archery for everyone!
SEARCH & RESCUE Demonstrations
Canine Drill Team ~~~~ Agility Games~~~~ Freestyle
Two Days of Meet the Breed. New Breeds Each Hour!


Twin Cities Disc Dog Club will hold D/A (Distance & Accuracy) Competition and Freestyle Competition both days. Also a class "Disc Dog 101" for newcomers to the sport.

Could this be you? Want to dig but NOT get in trouble?
Attention Terrier Owners! We are trying to start a new club in this area!
Come and watch and give it a try!
"Go To Ground & Barn Hunting!"

Hunters bring your mounts-Rodney Dehart & Tom Worth will be measuring for Boone & Crockett Scoring both days at no charge!
Hand's On Food Plot For Wildlife Seminar with Steve Grueber

The Minnesota DNR will have their "Wall of Shame" on display again this year.
Headwaters Science Center will be present with their raptors
For the Kids
*Minnow Racing * Hoops & Tunnels* Northwoods 4-H Fun Show for All Kids & Dogs * Archery * Laser Gun * Air Rifle
See Pheasants Forever Games!
The Grand Rapids Minnesota Shooting Sports Education Center once again will provide us with air rifles for every one to try their skills. (please click on logo for more information about the Center)
Paul Bunyan Dog Training will be holding raffles
Pheasants Forever will have Auctions, Raffles, and Games!
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