Just wondering who is headed to the pope and young convention in April! It would be fun to have a tradgang get together!
I received the convention materials in the mail a few days ago. I'm seriosly thinking of attending.
I would like to go....can a nonmember go?
Dan, I don't see anything in the packet that says you must be a member to attend. But if you think enough of the group to come all the way from Alaska I would sure encourage you to join as an associate - it is a good group. :thumbsup:
The convention is not that far from home for me - pretty sure I will be going. It would be very cool to meet some other Trad Gangers!
Where is the banquet at for the Pope and Young Club?
Whip, I'll be home (mn) at that time chasing turkeys. After talkign to Jack and findout out the banquet was there this year I dont think i could pass it. You're right I shoudl join, and I should renew my pbs membership also. Been slacking the last handful of years :(
Its in my back yard this year, you can bet I'll be there. If you go be sure to visit the P Y museum too in Chattfield!
I plan to attend and have the first ever book signing table at the conveinien with Gene and Barry.
I'm not into the P+Y scoring of animals, but I would go in a heartbeat just to meet all the great guys and girls involved. It is a great organization.
for info re the convention go to: pope_young.org
My wife and I will be there. It should be a good one it being the 50th aniversary.
A year ago I was sure I was going to make the pilgrimage but now with plans to build a house in the spring and a limited budget... things are not looking too good.
I really do want to go though so I'll check the old wool sock under the bed and between the mattress too.
Correction: P&Y website is www.pope-young.org (http://www.pope-young.org)
I am been in Denver last year and it was fun,you'll meet a lot of good guys.
I am not sure I can make it for 2011, a little to far and expensive for me.
I would patronize an organization that was a little more "trad friendly". At the Madison, WI convention they slapped every trad memeber in the face. I quit. My money goes to PBS or Compton. There's a world of difference between a PBS convention and a P&Y convention.
Bowmania
Todd,I missed that one. What was done to "slap our faces" ?
ChuckC
Todd, I to would like to know, Thanks!
I am really suprised not alot of guys on here are attending! If anyone else is going and wants to meet up just let me know!
I would like to go and take some of it in, I have never been to one before and it is in MN.
My hunting buddy and I will be there at least through mid-afternoon on Friday. Then we're headed west to bow hunt turkey in Nebraska.
I've all of them for the past 10 years. I like looking at the exhibits and I usually have something to do for the Club.
I've only attended the banquet once though. Quite by chance that year I was seated by a western bowhunter I've been reading about for many years. He was a more down-to-earth fellow that I thought he would be.
My wife & I will be attending from Peru,Massachusetts.Our 1st P&Y Convention.
It's the 50th anniversery of P&Y, so i'm sure going to try to attend.
I plan to go.. would love to hook up then
To all planning to attend - Please stop by the Conservation booth and introduce yourself. Trad guys more than welcome and was surprised by Todd's comments. As a Board member would like to know what accounted for Todd's poor experience.
Convention is April 6 - 9, in Rochester, Mn. I attended my first in Tulsa 1987 as a non-member,although I did sign up while there.
I have only missed one convention since that first one. If you are intending to attend you really should pre-register and purchase meal tickets in advance for seating at Saturday nights banquet.
Only a month away! I just volunteered to work security so I will be there a day or two.
This year PY, MN DNR, Local 3-D archery club (Farabot Archery Club..I'm sorry I can't remember the name and this club is the MOST important sponsor as they are providing the labor and target stands), Delta targets, and NASP will co-sponsor an indoor 3-D range for local NASP schools and their students. Schools that bring at least 20 kids will be given one NASP bow by NASP. We're hoping for 10 schools. The event will be 9am-3pm on Friday the 8th. I'll be there, the 6'6" fellow with a full head of hair. ..... I know....like a dog.
Getting in Friday, then going to the Dinner Saturday night and then will be at the NABC meeting Sunday and Monday for PBS.
Do we need to have a Tradgang sign post somewhere? In my conversations and dealings with folks on here, I would really enjoy meeting some in person!!!
Anyone can go and anyone can buy a ticket for the event.
Thought I would bring this to the top! I will be available anytime wed-saturday if anyone wants to hook up to grab a bite to eat, chat or possibly shoot!
I will be there..tickets arrived a few weeks ago, leave tuesday, plan on hitting rochestery thurday afternoon through the sat evenin banquet dinner. Watch for the black trad only hat (three rivers)
Starts in the morning!!!
I agre with Bowmania. P&y put an* by a buck of mine ,bow was over 65% let off. Now after all this time and.effort. to get a nice deer with a recurve it just goes in as if it was taken taken with a compound. I think all compounds should get a * some ** some *** and a stickbow none. I have dropped. My membership. This was not a knee jerk. Responce' I gve it a lot of thought. Just my take on it Term