About the Northwest Sport Show

March 24, 2012 — 7:10pm

ABOUT THE SHOW

Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 1-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: $10 (16 and older). Senior day is Thursday, when those 62 and older are admitted for $7. Kids 15 and younger: free.

Exhibits: Latest in boats, RVs, fishing and hunting gear and information on outdoors destinations continent-wide.

Features: Trout pond for kids, R.J. and Jay Paul Molinere of the History Channel's Swamp People, fly-fishing exhibits and the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame honoree induction.

Daily seminars: Topics include Alaska travel, BWCA paddling, finesse fishing, crappie and panfish tricks, trophy pike tactics and dog training, among many others.

More information: www.northwestsportshow.com.

Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson joined the Star Tribune in 1993 after serving in the same position at the St. Paul Pioneer Press for 13 years. His column topics vary widely, and include canoeing, fishing, hunting, adventure travel and conservation of the environment.

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