Come join us at the 35th annual United Bowhunters of Missouri Festival. This family-friendly event has something for everyone; seminars, auctions, vendors, raffles, food and a whole lot more! Come learn about getting in better shape for that next big hunt or listen to a state turkey biologist talk about the current status of our Missouri population. Enter an arrow in the Custom Arrow Contest or try to win a custom Black Widow bow (a $1000 value). If you’re looking for real entertainment, stay for the banquet to hear guest speaker, Bryce Olson, as he tells us about his hair-raising hunt for a polar bear. This is a a great event for the hardcore hunter and someone who is just thinking about getting into the sport. A good time is guaranteed and you’ll be surrounded by some of the finest folks on the planet!

Friday, February 10th

5:00 PM: Registration Begins & Vendors Room Opens
6:00 PM: Bowhunting Campfire; Bring YOUR stories to share
6:30 PM: Seminar: Ryan Plummer Basic Outdoor First Aid Concepts
9:00 PM: Registration & Vendors Room Closes

Saturday, February 11th

8:00 AM: Registration Room & Vendors Room Opens
9:00 AM: Silent and Goodie Auction Begins

Seminars and Activities

10:00 AM: Seminar: Ethan Grotheer—“Game Care”
11:00 AM: Seminar: Nicholas Oakley (MDC)—“Turkeys and Turkey Hunting in Missouri”
Trading Blanket opens
12:00 PM: Goodie Auction Closes

Break For Lunch
 
1:00 PM: Closing Starts on Selected Tables of Silent Auction
1:00 PM: Seminar: Bryce Olson—”Shoulder Injury Prevention”
2:00 PM: Seminar: Jeremy Koerber—“Fit to Hunt”
3:45 PM: Final Closing of Silent Auction
Claim Prizes from Silent Auction Room
4:00 PM: Vendor & Auction Display Rooms Close

Banquet Schedule

5:00 PM: Banquet Room Doors Open (Tickets Required)
5:15 PM: Pledge of Allegiance
Blessing of the Meal
After Dinner Welcome and Introduction of Guests
Awards and Recognitions:
Guest Speaker-----Bryce Olson
Guest Recognition
Final Black Widow Raffle Ticket Sales
Drawing for Black Widow Bow Raffle
Closing Comments

15 Minute Break Before The Live Auction
Cash Bar and Open “Social Hour” Located in Banquet Room Immediately Following the Live Auction

Sunday, February 12th
8:00 AM: Last minute shopping and Festival breakdown (help is always needed to help our vendors load up)

Date: February 10-12, 2023

Location: Oasis Hotel and Convention Center, 2546 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803

Cost: $7-$45

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