AUGUSTA ( AP) — “Fun for the entire family” is the catch-phrase for the 32nd annual State of Maine Sportsman’s Show that is scheduled to be held from Friday to Sunday at the August Civic Center.

“This year’s show will continue our proud tradition of plenty to do for everyone,” said show co-director Harry Vanderweide. “But with special emphasis on the kids.”

Trout Unlimited will also continue a long-standing tradition of offering free fly-tying lessons to children and will be joined by Maine ATV that will offer free ATV rides in the Civic Center’s parking lot. Also, the Maine Bowhunter’s Association is set to help teach children to shoot bows and arrows.

“Whatever your age and interest, if you love the Maine outdoors, there is something for you at this show,” Vanderweide said. “For instance, we have literally dozens of seminars going on during the show, all headlined by a strong slate of presentations by L.L. Bean staff members. As a new attraction, we’ve got a qualifying round of a new state-wide moose calling competition being put on by the Rangeley Guides and Sportsman’s Association.”

Returning to the show are long-running attractions including art shows and contests in outdoor photography and painting, along with wildlife woodcarving.

Hosted by The Maine Sportsman Magazine and the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, this year’s three-day show gives the audience an option of over 100 seminars and stage events, 130 booths in the auditorium and a myriad exhibits in rooms around the main floor.

Said Vanderweide, “We’ve got other new attractions this year, such as saltwater fishing captain Dave Pecci’s presentation on how to catch the huge tarpon that swim in the fabled waters of the Florida keys.”

Maine whitetailed deer hunting expert Joe “Salty” Saltalamachia will be at the show sharing the hunting secrets he used this past season to bring home yet another in his long string of over 200-pound Maine trophy bucks.

L.L. Bean will feature prominently in the show, bringing a display of outdoor equipment to the main floor of the auditorium and big array of seminars by its staff.

ATV Maine will set up a course in the parking lot by the Civic Center, and after basic instruction on safety, the instructors allow children ages 8- 16 years old to drive an ATV — a crowd pleaser in past years.

Maine Guide and Outfitter Services presents the “ Great Maine Moose Camp,” a virtual trip into the mountains of Maine. The show includes feature videos, a slide show and a Power- Point presentation. Maine’s top moose experts will add the color and allow particpants ample time to ask questions.

The Maine Taxidermists Association is coming to the show with a large display of wildlife mounts, including deer, bear, moose, upland birds, waterfowl and more. This display brings in large crowds.

Once again, Harold Porter brings his antique collection of outdoor gear, including vintage ice fishing gear.

The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association ( NAVHDA) conducts an onstage dog-handling show that draws a crowd every year. NAVHDA’s training methods create exceptionally obedient dogs.

As always, the Maine sporting-camps industry has a strong presence in the auditorium, offering trips for everyone, especially budget-minded folks. Among the 25 outfitters and sporting camps, participants can choose from exotic destinations to storied Maine choices to charter boats from Lake Ontario.

Stage shows in the North Wing of the Civic Center and seminars in rooms outside the auditorium run throughout the weekend.

Major sporting-good dealers in Maine will be there with new rods, reels, firearms, camping gear and more. Sporting camps, deep-sea fishing boats, rafting outfits, DeLorme Mapping and many other outdoor related businesses are also on hand.

Times for the show are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission at the door is $7 for adults; children 5-12 are $4 every day; and children 4-and-under are admitted free.

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