NorthWest Hunt Fest

About the Event

North Idaho's Premier Event for Hunting Enthusiasts.

Hunt Fest will feature:

Seminars:

Seminars with hunting experts ranging from e-scouting to cooking wild game

New big game hunter education series
Specialty education tracks for elk, whitetail, upland game, conservation, and more!
Backcountry medical
Hunting fitness and recovery

Competitions:

3D archery shoot for kids!
Archery shoot for youth and adults
Duck calling contest
Elk calling contest

Exhibitors:

Tons of exhibitors showcasing the latest in hunting equipment and gear:

Camo
Archery equipment & bows
Rifles
Optics
Blinds
E-bikes
Music & food vendors too!

Demonstrations:

The latest hunting equipment
Field dressing demo
Bird Dog training demo
Hunting fitness workouts
Wild game cooking

Schedule of Events:

10:00 AM - 06:00 PM: On the grounds - Food vendors/3D archery for kids/Fish & Game Bldg & Hunting Simulation Unit Open
Grounds

10:00 AM - 06:00 PM: Event & Exhibitor Buildings Open
Grounds

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Backcountry medical for hunters
Bldg 1 - Seminars

Chris Jones
Instructor

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Duck calling contest
Outdoor Stage

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Elk calling strategies
Bldg. 3 - Main Stage

Slayer Calls
Instructor

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Wolf Management
Bldg. 3 - Main Stage

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Archery shoot - Qualifying Round - Option 2
ARCHERY SHOOT - FOOD CT. BLDG.
$20.00

North Idaho Archery
Facilitator

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Building 2 - Vendor demos
Grounds

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM: A holistic approach to beginning and expanding your hunting journey
Bldg. 3 - Main Stage

Bruce McGlenn
Instructor

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM: Idaho Fish & Game Series - Seminar to be announced
Bldg 1 - Seminars

Idaho Fish & Game
Instructor

01:10 PM - 01:20 PM: Building 2 - Vendor demos
Grounds

01:30 PM - 03:30 PM: Archery Shoot - FINALS
ARCHERY SHOOT - FOOD CT. BLDG.

North Idaho Archery
Facilitator
Archery Shoot Organizer

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM: Why our grandkids won’t be able to hunt, unless…
BUILDING #3 - MAIN STAGE

TJ Greeney
Instructor

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM: Wild Game Tracking
BUILDING #1- SEMINAR BLDG.

Idaho Fish & Game
Instructor

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM: Bird Dog Training - what to look for in a bird dog
OUTDOOR STAGE

Sunny Aundrea Freeman
Instructor

02:40 PM - 02:50 PM: Building 2 - Vendor demos
Grounds

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM: Field Dressing Demo (Big Game)
Outdoor Stage

Chris King
Instructor

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM: Idaho Fish & Game Series - Seminar to be announced
BUILDING #1- SEMINAR BLDG.

Idaho Fish & Game
Instructor

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM: Turkey Hunting 101
Bldg 1 - Seminars

Wilson McSwain
Instructor

04:10 PM - 04:20 PM: Building 2 - Vendor demos
Grounds

04:15 PM - 05:15 PM: Sharing the outdoors - First Hunt Foundation
BUILDING #1- SEMINAR BLDG.

Blake Abbott
Instructor

04:15 PM - 05:15 PM: Elk calling Contest
BUILDING #3 - MAIN STAGE

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM: BREAK TIME - Grab some grub, check out some vendors, and get ready for the 6pm Main Stage event
Bldg. 3 - Main Stage

06:00 PM - 07:30 PM: MAIN STAGE EVENT - Entertainment - Speaker Q&A & Keynote (To be announced)
BUILDING #1- SEMINAR BLDG.

Penny Burciaga
Master of Ceremonies - Founder & Executive Director
Northwest Hunt Fest

Dates and Times:

May 10, 2024: Noon - 8:00 p.m.
May 11, 2024: 10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m.

Location:

Kootenai County Fairgrounds,
4056 N Government Way,
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815.

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