Experience a lineup of professional anglers, hunting experts, and outdoor personalities sharing their knowledge, stories, and techniques throughout the God & The Great Outdoors Expo.
The Fundamentals of Fishing
Hall of Fame angler Hank Parker is a two-time Bass Master Classic winner, was voted as one of the top 10 best anglers of all time, and is celebrating over 40 years of his TV series – Hank Parker Outdoor Magazine. Join Hank as he shares stories and wisdom from decades of experience, and stick around to meet Hank afterwards.
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Location: ORR GMC Great Outdoors Hall
Yawt Yawts. Trapping to Testimony
A personality loved by outdoor audiences, David “Yawt Yawt” Ellis brings passion and entertainment to his seminars. From real-world hunting adventures to practical field strategy, his sessions are fun, engaging, and packed with outdoor wisdom.
At this session, learn about Yawt Yawt’s adventures through hunting and trapping and how it all played into the life that God has given him.
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Location: ORR GMC Great Outdoors Hall
Hunting on Public Lands
Dennis Loosier, founder of Dr. Duck Co. and respected waterfowl expert, shares his unique approach to public-land duck hunting — including gear tips, scouting strategies, and hard-earned tricks from the field.
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Location: KVNE Radio Media Room
Finesse Fishing from Top to Bottom
Major League Fishing angler Andrew Upshaw will be breaking down the best finesse presentations, best baits, and best times of year to be successful. This seminar will cover from super shallow water to deep water and everything in between.
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Cracking the Summer Bass Code
Summer can be one of the most challenging times to consistently catch fish. In this seminar, professional angler Kelly Jordon shares how he locates and patterns bass during the hottest months of the year. Jordon is a veteran tournament competitor with decades of success fishing the Bassmaster, FLW and Major League Fishing circuits. Whether you’re targeting numbers or trophy bass, you’ll gain practical insights to help improve your summer fishing success.
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Location: KVNE Radio Media Room
How Forward Facing Sonar has Changed Bass Behavior
With the increased use of Forward Facing Sonar, targeting and enticing fish has become easier in many regards but, in many ways, is more challenging too. As a professional bass angler and head of Product Innovation for Strike King Lures, Todd explains how bass behavior has changed over the past 5 years and what anglers need to do to adjust – whether you currently use Forward Facing Sonar and especially if you are not.
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Location: KVNE Radio Media Room
Artificial Baits for Crappie: From Basics to Big Slabs
Tommy Ezell is a professional tournament angler based in Yantis, Texas, widely known for sharing his knowledge of crappie fishing with artificial baits. He specializes in targeting crappie across various East Texas fisheries, most notably Lake Fork, Lake O’ the Pines, and Lake Palestine. During this seminar, Tommy shares his wisdom on how to select the perfect bait in a variety of conditions.
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Location: KVNE Radio Media Room
Crappie 365: Catching in Every Season
Whether it is hot and sunny or cold and windy, it is always a good time to catch crappie according to one of the top Crappie anglers in the country – Clay Gann. With five Top 10 National Angler of the Year finishes and as a three-time Texas angler of the year, Clay reveals his secrets to help you to consistently catch fish.
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Location: KVNE Radio Media Room
Why Safari Club International is First for Hunters
Safari Club International is the leader in defending the freedom to hunt and promoting sustainable-use wildlife conservation worldwide. Learn about SCI’s wildlife conservation and advocacy efforts and how you can play a part in protecting the future of hunting.
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Location: KVNE Radio Media Room
Maude Cobb Convention Center
100 Grand Blvd
Longview, Texas 75604
