February 11-14, 2027

La Crosse Center

Every year we bring unique features, entertainment and education to our shows as an added value to you! Check out the lineup below and click the links for more details on each!

Extreme Raptor Show

In 1996 Johnathan Wood founded Raptor Project Inc. training and caring for the largest traveling collection of birds of prey in the world.  They’re fierce, feathered and fantastic, winging your way in an avian extravaganza that captures the spirit of the wild.  Extreme Raptors is the premium wildlife production featuring birds of prey like you’ve never seen them before.  Witness up close and personal the beauty and charisma that these predators have long symbolized to mankind as master falconers & skilled handlers guide the way.

Mad Dog & Merrill

TV Hosts of Midwest Grillin’ Secrets

Promoting the fine art of barbeque through mesmerizing performances self-proclaimed “grillologists” Mad Dog and Merrill awaken the taste buds of people where ever they go. Having grilled together for over 35 years Mad Dog & Merrill feel they have a partnership made in barbeque heaven. They are expert cooks with exceptional culinary skills who offer valuable tips to the outdoor Griller. These two outdoor cooking gurus present excitement amusement and fantastic mouth-watering recipes all keeping with their motto: “There’s nothing you can’t cook on a grill!” Come and watch the “grillologists” perform daily as they entertain you with grilling tips & techniques.

Pro Fishing Tips – Mr. Crappie (Wally Marshall)

Wally Marshall, widely known as Mr. Crappie, was born in California and developed a passion for fishing at a young age. He is the owner and designer of Mr. Crappie Products and the Wally Marshall Signature Series. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, he is a professional speaker who travels across the United States, delivering seminars on crappie fishing.

A true legend in the fishing community, Wally has achieved remarkable success, winning 26 national crappie tournaments. He is also a 32-time qualifier for the Crappie Classic and was crowned the National Crappie Champion in 2003. His contributions to the sport of fishing were recognized with his induction into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in 2023 and the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame in 2008.

Attending his seminars is an opportunity not to be missed for anyone interested in enhancing their crappie fishing skills.

Pro Fishing Tips – Caleb Buenger

Caleb Buenger grew up in Southern Minnesota in a small town called Preston. He began using his own rod and reel at the age of 2. A passionate fisherman, Caleb enjoys learning new techniques and bodies of water. He began tournament fishing in 2018 and is currently fishing in the AIM Pro Walleye Series.

Caleb has won 3 fishing tournament titles and was the 2021 Angler of the Year runner-up.

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Pattern River Walleyes

This seminar will cover how to read and fish wing dams, track back-channel and main-river fish movements, interpret river height and flow charts, and choose the most effective baits for changing conditions.

Pro Fishing Tips – Collin Tweten

Collin grew up fishing and hunting in northeast Iowa and gravitated toward the Mississippi River early on. Throughout high school and sports, a 6-year career in the Marine Corps, and multiple jobs, he has always continued to push himself to become a better outdoorsman. Collin has always felt a connection with nature and has developed instincts to putting himself around big whitetails and fish. His fishing career really took off the year he got out of the military. Being able to spend more time on the water and make it to tournaments all over the country changed everything.  Collin has qualified for 2 BFL Regionals and has qualified for the last 5 Bass nation regionals through the state tournaments. He has also finished 1st or 2nd in several other notable tournaments on the river, on several different pools. He continues to set his goals high each year, document and share videos on YouTube, and now works full time in the fishing and boating industries.

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Bass Fishing the Mississippi River

Learn to navigate, find and catch bass on the Mississippi River. From reading water, to dialing in baits, sharpen your skills for fun fishing or tournament competition.

Pro Hunting Tips – Corey Bechtold

Corey Bechtold is the owner of Macula Tackle, a family-owned business fueled by a deep-seated passion for fishing, hunting and the great outdoors.

Pro Hunting Tips – Three Arrows Hunting Preserve

Three Arrows Hunting Preserve (and Ben’s Brittanys) owner Ben Jacobsen, started out training his own dogs in 4-H, when he was 12.  After marrying Diane in 1993, his love for breeding and training Brittanys was rekindled.

In 2011, he opened Three Arrows Hunting Preserve to train dogs professionally. He has competed in NSTRA and used many dogs for guiding. Ben has a passion for birddogs and his family. He enjoys helping others learn to communicate with their dogs.

Pro Travel Tips – Landmark Tours

Presented by Jeremy Hundt

From Rails to Glaciers: Journey Through America’s Wild Frontiers

🌍 Ready to explore the world without the stress of planning? Join us for an inspiring travel presentation showcasing fully guided tours that take you deep into the heart of America’s breathtaking national parks, aboard scenic rail journeys, and across shimmering seas on luxurious cruises. Whether you’re craving majestic landscapes, cultural immersion, or relaxing escapes, these expertly curated adventures offer seamless travel, unforgettable experiences, and memories that last a lifetime. Come discover your next great journey—every detail handled, every moment extraordinary.