Wired Outdoors: Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Wrap Up

Finding time to get outside this past month has been almost impossible, but we had the next best thing, the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg. The Sportsmen Portal was the internet coverage sponsors of the show and streamed live video all week long.

Lee & Tiffany with Team Sportsmen Portal

We had an opportunity to meet and interview many big names including, Lee & Tiffany, Michael Waddell, Larry Weishun, Greg Ritz, Drury Outdoor Team Members, Bone Collectors – T-Bone & Nick Mundt, Matt Morrett, Alex Rutledge, Benoits, Eddie Salter and many more. I think one of the best things I took from the show and meeting all these folks was realizing that they are all just like you and I, really down to earth people who love to hunt and fish.

Eddie Salter Interview

My favorite interview was with Eddie Salter of Hunter Specialties. He was a character and it was all I could do just to keep up. What a great guy! Of course meeting and chatting with Michael Waddell was a highlight, and he really is in person just like he is on tv. I would be remiss if I didn’t say that Tiffany is definitely as cute in person as on screen.

Michael Waddell Interview

Lee & Tiffany Interview

We also got a first hand look at a lot of new products out there including, the new Hunter Safety System Vest, Summit Treestands, Muddy Treestands and accessories, TimberTall Treestands, new waterfowl calls, turkey calls and more.

Greg Ritz Showing The New Bone Collector Thompson Center

It was also nice to see a lot of folks get out and forget about the terrible economy for a while. We spoke to many vendors who said they sold more goods at the show than the previous 3 years put together, which told me that people were enjoying themselves. This was the busiest I have ever seen the show with packed aisles everyday of the week.

For me personally the most enjoyable part of the week was seeing all our hard work payoff and the guys and gals of the Sportsmen Portal team get a chance to meet and talk with some of the celebrities that they look up to and admire.

I also wanted to thank all of those site visitors who stopped by to say hello. It was great meeting some new people and some of the same faces we already know. I especially wanted to thank all of those who were wearing our new Wired Outdoors and Sportsmen Portal gear at the show. It was great to see so many supporting us and our efforts. If you haven’t already purchased your new Wired Outdoors or Sportsmen Portal t-shirt, they are now available online – Click Here.

Until next year’s show, I look forward to seeing you all online!!

Here are some photos from the show!