Hunters up Their Game at the Louisville Deer & Turkey Expo 

three men looking at deer trophies

Scope out new hunting technologies and techniques Jan. 26-28 at the fifth annual Louisville Deer & Turkey Expo held at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Experts and exhibitors will share tips on how to maximize the hunting season.

Attendees can learn from experts, exhibitors and seminars, test new products and win prizes.

This family-friendly expo features more than 130 exhibitors, with many offering products that are not available in retail stores. More than 30 seminars will cover different hunting topics, from turkey calls to deer hunting.

  • Local hunters can enter their best deer from any season for an official score and display in the Trophy Deer Contest and Display. Those who enter will receive a weekend pass to attend the expo.
  • Both novice and advanced hunters can learn how to improve during seminars hosted by field experts on topics including habitat management, food plots and a wide variety of detailed deer, turkey and elk hunting strategies.
  • Renowned archer Byron Ferguson is back with his fan-favorite trick shot show, where he uses a traditional bow to pull off unbelievable shots, this year features new tricks like shooting with his feet and shooting the flame off a candle.
  • Attendees can get hands-on experience at archery, airgun and hoverball trial ranges. Shooters can also bring their own bow to participate in the Raised at Full Draw 3D archery tournament.

Tickets are $13 for adults for a one-day pass, $10 for military (with a military ID), $5 for children (ages 6-15), and free for hunter education graduates (with proof of completion), children under five and hunting education instructors. Additional coupons and discounts are available online at deerinfo.ticketspice.com (event no longer available). Parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center is $8 per vehicle and $20 per bus.

Expo hours are Friday, 2 – 9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

For more information, visit http://www.deerinfo.com/louisville.