The 67^th Annual Toronto Sportsmen’s Show is less than a week a way and Northern Ontario outdoors enthusiasts planning to attend can look forward to being welcomed by a friendly face!

The 2014 Toronto Sportsmen’s Show is returning to the Direct Energy Centre this weekend, February 6^th to 9^th. This year’s show is set to be the best yet, featuring hundreds of exhibitors and exciting activities that will entertain, inspire, and deliver the ultimate outdoor experience for enthusiasts of every age.

Sure to be a special highlight for Northshore attendees will be the opportunity to meet, or re-connect with, the host of the Nothing but Outdoors Radio Show featured weekly on CFNO.fm, Manitouwadge native Amanda Mayhew-Hare. Hare returns to the Sportsmen’s Show by popular demand as a show Embassador and as the moderator of an all-female panel of hunters, “Targetting the Huntress” Saturday (Feb.8), at 2pm on the Hunting Hall Stage, who will share their experiences and showcase the growing popularity of hunting among women. Having, in recent years, developed her love for hunting and the outdoors into a career as a celebrity pro hunter and strong advocate for women hunting, Amanda Lynn Mayhew, also takes advantage of opportunities like this one to promote her hometown of Manitouwadge and the Northshore region.  “I still travel back to the Northshore and Manitouwadge regularly to hunt and relish any opportunity to share details of the advantages and enjoyment of hunting these areas” explained Amanda.

Are you planning on attending the 2014 Sportsmen’s Show? Amanda has generously offered to provide 2 day passes to the 2014 Sportsmen’s show to a lucky reader of OntarioNewsNorth.com! To enter for your chance to win, just tweet @ONTNewsNorth @NBORadio with the hashtag #TSS2014 and tell us why you want the tickets by this Thursday, January 6, 9pm; for example a tweet like this “@ONTNewsNorth @NBORadio #TSS2014 I Love the outdoors” or perhaps it’s the action that you’re looking forward to or you want to attend because you enjoy hunting and fishing – whatever the case, tweet it to us (be sure you’re following @ONTNewsNorth and @NBORadio so that we can respond via direct message to make arrangements to get you the tickets) one winner will be chosen at random to receive 2 day passes to the 2014 Toronto Sportsmen’s Show (accommodations, travel, etc to the show are the winner’s responsibility). GOOD LUCK to everyone, be sure to share details of the contest with friends/family who would like to attend whether they are from Northern Ontario or if they live in or near Toromnto!

“After close to seven decades the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show continues to bring everything outdoors under one roof,” said Jennifer Allaby, Show Manager. “From hunting, fishing, boating and outdoor adventure, to dog shows, paddling demos, seminars and even chainsaw carving, this show will offer a variety of attractions the entire family will love – there is definitely something for everyone.” The largest event of its kind in Canada, the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show will feature more than 400 exciting exhibits, showcasing the very best in fishing, hunting, boating, outdoor adventure, and travel. In addition to the hundreds of exhibits, visitors can expect to be educated and entertained by the fantastic features at this year’s show including:

• Bobbi Switzer Chainsaw Carver presented by Husqvarna
• The Marvelous Mutts – A Canine Spectacular
• Birds of Prey
• Fish TV Zone
• The Beasley Brothers from Canada in the Rough
• Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Legend, Bobby Baun 
•  Outdoor Adventure Zone, featuring the Hamilton Halton Brant Tourism Adventure Pool 

RELATED LINKS

• Complete 2014 show information
• Like the Toronto Sportsmen’s Show on Facebook
• Follow the show on Twitter 

About Toronto Sportsmen’s Show 

The Toronto Sportsmen’s Show, part of the Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows (CNSS), first took place in Toronto in 1948 under the leadership of world famous outdoorsman, author and dedicated conservationist, Frank Kortright, who devoted his life to protecting Canada’s wilderness. Sixty five years later, CNSS has helped protect Canada’s outdoors with grants in excess of $32 million. Community programs launched by CNSS include “Kids Fishing Day,” which allocates more than 6,500 fishing kits to kids each year.

As a not for profit corporation, Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows is committed to conserving Canada’s outdoors and instilling Canadian youth with an appreciation for nature and outdoor activity. CNSS uses the proceeds from these shows to support and promote outdoor campaigns and programs in Canada. Since the first show in 1948, more than$32 million has been donated.