{"id":12988,"date":"2024-03-20T11:04:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T18:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.azgfd.com\/?p=12988"},"modified":"2024-03-20T11:07:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T18:07:54","slug":"azgfds-annual-outdoor-expo-returns-march-23-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azgfd.com\/2024\/03\/20\/azgfds-annual-outdoor-expo-returns-march-23-24\/","title":{"rendered":"AZGFD&#8217;s OUtdoor Expo returns March 23-24"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>NEWS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>March 20, 2024 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PHOENIX \u2014 Get ready to explore wildlife and wild places at the free Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) Outdoor Expo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AZGFD is hosting its annual event Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24, at the world-renowned Ben Avery Shooting Facility in north Phoenix. What can you do at the Outdoor Expo? How about:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cast a line and get hooked on fishing at the kids&#8217; fishing tank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet live wildlife ambassadors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage with experts about Arizona\u2019s wildlife, fishing, hunting, boating, off-highway vehicles and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience a variety of shooting sports in a safe, supervised, controlled environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shop for antlers, hides, skulls, and head mounts at the wildlife assets tent and auction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit with more than 150 exhibitors, including outdoor recreation and conservation groups, government agencies, and commercial vendors of outdoor products and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the who, what, where, when, and how for responsible recreation in Arizona.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover how you can become a Hero for Wildlife, and . . . HAVE FUN!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re not aware of any other free event that combines conservation, recreation and industry into such a welcoming environment for the public,\u201d said Ty Gray, AZGFD director. \u201cThis is where people can find plenty of hands-on activities, see educational exhibits, presentations, test and purchase the latest equipment and products, and connect with social organizations that can provide countless \u2018next step\u2019 experiences to support their outdoor passions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/explore-wildlife-and-wild-places-at-the-2024-outdoor-expo-tickets-853654833587?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\"><strong>Register<\/strong><\/a> to attend the event and be automatically entered to win one of two Prize Packs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canyon Coolers Ultimate Prize Pack complete with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Outfitter 75 quart cooler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooler basket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean ice bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canyon Coolers hoodie and hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tumbler, stickers and beverage coolers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Retail value: $550<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Umarex Ultimate Prize Pack complete with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legends Cowboy Rifle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colt BB revolver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30 pack of CO2 for the rifle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 bottles BBs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 pairs of safety glasses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Retail value: $390<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission and parking are free. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24. The Outdoor Expo is located on Carefree Highway, about one-half of a mile west of Interstate 17, in north Phoenix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Event sponsors this year include: Sig Sauer (gold), Kimber America (gold), Canyon Coolers (prize pack) and Umarex (prize pack).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.azgfd.gov\/expo\"><strong>www.azgfd.gov\/expo<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Admission and parking are free. 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