42nd annual event fun for all ages, 12 and under free admission: Kids fishing pond, duck decoy painting, canine entertainment, big game contest, more
Virginia's largest outdoor sportsman show takes place at the Richmond Raceway Complex on August 1, 2 and 3. At the 42nd annual Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show [VOSS], ticket holders may attend seminars, learn from experts, meet outdoor personalities, talk to guides and outfitters and touch and feel products.
The VOSS caters to all facets of the outdoors, fulfilling the diverse needs of attendees. These include hunting rifles, hunting gear, turkey calls, duck calls, hunting outfitters, fishing charters, the latest lures, rods, apparel, hunting properties and more.
Kenneth Lancaster of "The Given Right" will provide a first-time seminar. In 2009, Lancaster joined up with the "Bone Collector" team and long-time friend, Michael Waddell. To this day, he remains as one of only two pro staff members on the "Bone Collector" team. Additionally, Lancaster has appeared as a guest on an impressive lineup of shows including "Realtree Roadtrips," "Bone Collector," "Monster Bucks," and "Swamp People."
Virginia’s largest big game contest returns this year. The 86th annual Virginia Big Game Contest is hosted by Virginia Peninsula Sportsmen’s Association [VPSA]. At the VOSS, see the biggest bucks taken in Virginia. Deer, bear and turkey are judged. This is the only state-sanctioned contest in the state of Virginia. Certified judges from VPSA and the Virginia Department of Wildfire Resources [DWR] will award and host the Western Regional, Eastern Regional and State Championship all under one roof.
The VPSA will take entries on August 1 from noon to 6 p.m., August 2 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Absolutely no entries will be accepted after 4 p.m. on August 2. All entries will be returned on August 3 following the awards ceremony that begins at 3 p.m.
State citations will also be given by the VPSA and DWR for qualifying entries. Visit vpsa.org for the list of official rules. If you have questions, call VPSA President Mike Jones at 757-371-3335 or e-mail [email protected]. There will also be a VPSA scholarship announcement at the show. The winners will be invited to VOSS to receive their scholarships.
Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show: 2025 seminars
Seminars are included with the cost of admission. Here are a few that are listed on the Seminar Schedule at sportsmanshow.com:
- Kenneth Lancaster of "The Given Right" will answer hunting questions and answers.
- Bryon Ferguson will show off Archery Trick Shooting.
- Tim Andrus, host of "Rush Outdoors TV" and "The World of Rush Outdoors" on the Pursuit Channel, will discuss whitetail strategies utilizing trail cams.
- Watch Chef Albert as he demonstrates how to butcher an entire deer from field to the table.
- Watch wild game cooking with The HuntChef, Jeremy Critchfield. He will whip up a venison recipe using HuntChef seasonings and sauces. If you want to know how to cook a particular cut, how to dry age deer, or anything else, chime in the live Q&A during the seminar.
- Tyler Clark shares his passion and knowledge of bass fishing.
- Master lure designer Bobby Uhrig from MegaStrike Fishing will teach how to locate and catch bass like a pro using science, along with some of the most innovative fishing lures in the fishing industry.
- Jim Neary of Jim Neary’s Bait & Tackle will teach beginner fishing tactics.
- Eddie Salter, a member of the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame, also known as “The Turkey Man,” will host turkey hunting seminars.
- Elizabeth Rand from Earthquest Birds of Prey will provide a 30 to 45-minute unique demo with a wide variety of birds, including hawks, owls, vultures, falcons and eagles. She will also allow an additional 15 minutes for Q&A.
Richmond: Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show for men, women, kids
Children will enjoy the Future Sportsman’s Kid Zone, duck decoy painting with the Virginia Waterfowlers Association and a Kids' trout pond. There will also be Hoverball archery, a BB gun range, and NRA Eddie Eagle activities.
For fishermen and fisherwomen, VOSS presents the Hawg Trough, featuring fishing demos from top anglers. Throughout the weekend, DockDogs will have several canine competitions for the entire family to enjoy. Go to sportsmanshow.com to register your dog.
How would you like to participate in the VOSS 3D Archery Shoot / Fun Shoot brought to you by the Virginia Bowhunters Association? If you are interested, the fee is $10 per person per day. The admission price to shoot acts as your admission to the show, for shooters only. Shooters will be issued a wristband denoting that they are a 3D shooter. Any non-shooting members with the 3D shooters will need to pay the regular admission price.
The 3D Shoot Area will be open all weekend during show hours. This is a FUN Shoot. Participants will keep their own score, but no awards will be presented this year. Upon paying to shoot, a wristband will be issued which allows one to shoot all day. Bows are not provided. Kids under 12 shoot for free. "Kids Day" is August 3. From 1 - 2 p.m., there will be some kids bows and arrows available for use, free of charge.
If you have questions about the VOSS 3D Archery Shoot / Fun Shoot, please contact Larry Readal with the Virginia Bowhunters Association at 757-469-8700 or [email protected].
A free hunter education class is filling up fast. Registration is required and lunch is provided. The class is the standard Hunter Education course required to obtain a hunting license in Virginia. The class requires study and completion of homework prior to attending the class. For more information, visit sportsmanshow.com.
There is no VOSS admission fee for children 12 and under. General admission tickets are $12 per day or $20 for a three-day pass. A 1-day family pack of four tickets is $40. If attendees join or renew NRA membership at the 42nd annual Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show, he or she gets free admission.
Visit sportsmanshow.com for more information including a list of exhibitors, seminar schedule, attendee floor plan, directions as well as a general admission $1 off coupon. Show hours for the event with over 200 vendors are August 1 from noon-6 p.m., August 2 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and August 3 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Richmond Raceway Complex is located at 600 East Laburnum Avenue in Richmond.
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