Jimmy Houston, Hawg Trough and more March 1-3 at Baton Rouge Cane’s Center
The next best thing to going hunting and fishing is checking out all the latest gear and gadgets while talking with the experts who know most about them. There’s no better place than the 44th annual 2024 Louisiana Sportsman Show at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge. The Louisiana Sportsman Show has run in the state for 44 years and this year, you can do it in a climate-controlled atmosphere the whole family can enjoy.
One of the best known names in fishing, “America’s Favorite Fisherman” Jimmy Houston, will be on hand Sunday, March 3. The Shell Rotella Bass Boat will also be on display at the show all weekend. The show is once again presented by corporate sponsor, Shell.
“The Louisiana Sportsman Show gives us an opportunity to promote something that is special to this state. Many of our more than 3,000 Shell Louisiana employees are outdoor enthusiasts. Hunting, fishing, and water sports are a deep and embedded part of our culture. It’s a great opportunity for Shell to connect with the communities in which we operate,” shared Rochelle Touchard, Shell Corporate Relations.
“Shell has been a blessing to all sportsmen in Louisiana and the entire fishing and hunting industry throughout the southeast. Their roots run deep. They are committed to supporting all those things that Louisiana loves. We are thankful to have them as the presenting sponsor of our Louisiana Sportsman Show again this year and look forward to a long partnership.” said Lisa Cuccia, publisher of the Louisiana Sportsman Magazine. “We have a great show planned for you. I hope to see you there.”
The Louisiana Sportsman Show is not affiliated with any other outdoor show in the state. Make sure your friends and outdoor companions know the location and dates of the one and only original Louisiana Sportsman Show.
BRECO Federal Credit Union will be available at the show for on-site financing of boats, tractors, ATVs, and lawn equipment.
There will be lots of other special events and treats at this year’s show. Show times are Friday 12-7, Saturday 9-7, and Sunday 9-4. There will be a huge array of fishing and hunting gear, boats, tractors, golf carts, and much more.
You can renew your Louisiana Sportsman magazine subscription at the show for 25% off. And here’s just a sampling of what you can see in addition to outdoor vendors and displays from all around Louisiana and neighboring states.
The Hawg Trough, America’s No. 1 Pro fishing attraction, will be at the show with its 4,000-gallon tank full of fish. We will have fishing demonstrations scheduled throughout the show.
And it won’t be just for fishing instruction. Legendary Cajun duck call maker and hunter Dale Bordelon will have a booth at the show this year and will give duck calling demonstrations at the tank. He’ll also be displaying his handmade cypress dugout canoe, handmade cypress duck decoys and handmade cane calls — showing that keeping it old school is cool. Bordelon has also written a series of “old school” articles in recent months in Louisiana Sportsman magazine.
The annual Big Buck Contest, sponsored by Louisiana Land Bank, is also back. This year the categories are Best Louisiana Gun, Best Louisiana Bow, Best Out-of-State Gun, Best Out-of-State Bow, Best Muzzleloader/Black Powder and Best Youth. All bucks will be officially scored. Please note that if you plan on bringing your mounted deer, the deadline for entries is Saturday at 3 p.m. You can drop your mount off before the show Tuesday at noon – Friday at noon at the Raising Cane’s River Center. Please call 866-238-5639 and let us know you are coming. All entrants can also send in a high-quality photo with their buck for a chance to be on the cover of Louisiana Sportsman magazine in the fall of 2024.
The Wetlands Watchers will be back again this year after a highly successful debut last year. The Wetland Watchers bring an opportunity to touch and learn about animals native to Louisiana. The students invite young and old alike to hold baby alligators and learn more about preserving the fragile Louisiana ecosystem. They will be at the show on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
There will be a 24-foot, 4-person, Rock Wall for the kids to climb.
And here’s a cool bonus: The Baton Rouge Zydeco Ice Hockey Team will kick off their spring season Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. immediately following our show. Everyone who comes to the Louisiana Sportsman Show will get $3 off a ticket to the hockey games that weekend. Zydeco Hockey players and Roux their mascot will also be at the show to play floor hockey with kids on Saturday. The team plays in the Arena of the River Center next to the Exhibition Hall. Come check out our show and stay for the game.
There are many great restaurants in the area within easy walking distance. Make plans to come join us at the one and only Louisiana Sportsman Show where you know you can count on us to put on the best show possible.
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