Come join us at the 36th annual United Bowhunters of Missouri Festival. This family-friendly event has something for everyone; seminars, auctions, vendors, raffles, food and a whole lot more! Come learn about black bear hunting in Alaska or get some tips on controlling Missouri’s varmint population. Enter an arrow in the Custom Arrow Contest or try to win a custom Black Widow bow (a $1000 value). If you’re looking for real entertainment, stay for the banquet to hear guest speaker, Bryan Burkhardt, as he tells us about his Alaskan moose hunts. This is a a great event for the hardcore hunter and someone who is just thinking about getting into the sport. A good time is guaranteed and you’ll be surrounded by some of the finest folks on the planet!

Festival Schedule:

Friday, February 9th, 2024

5:00 PM Registration Begins & Vendors Room Opens

6:00 PM Seminar: Cole Davis/Darren Haverstick - How To Maneuver Hunting Technology in 2024

9:00 PM Registration & Vendors Room Closes

Saturday, February 10th, 2024

8:00 AM Registration Room & Vendors Room Opens

9:00 AM Silent Auction and Goodie Auction Begins

SEMINARS & ACTIVITIES:

10:00-10:55 AM Seminar: Missouri Trappers Association – Trapping Missouri’s varmints
11:05-12:00 PM Seminar: Drew Yarkosky – Land Management and Videography
12:00 PM Goodie Auction Closes
1:00 PM Selected Tables of Silent Auction begin closing
1:00-1:55 PM Seminar: Bob Burns/Dennis Harper – Alaskan Black Bear Hunt
2:05-3:00 PM Seminar: Brad Shoemaker/Andrew Mullins – Missouri Blood Trackers Association
3:30 PM Final Closing of Silent Auction (please pay for your silent auction items now)
4:00 PM Vendor & Auction Display Rooms Close

BANQUET SCHEDULE
5:00 PM Banquet Room Doors Open (Tickets Required)
5:25 PM Pledge of Allegiance and Blessing of the Meal
5:30 PM Dinner
After Dinner: Welcome and Introduction of Guests
Awards and Recognitions: Arrow Contest, Photo Contest, Fred Bear Award, Bowhunter of the Year, Member of the Year, Conservation Agent of the Year

Guest Speaker Introduction
Guest Speaker - Bryan Burkhardt Bowhunting Alaskan Moose

Guest Recognition
Final Black Widow Raffle Ticket Sales
15 MINUTE BREAK BEFORE THE BLACK WIDOW DRAWING AND LIVE AUCTION
Cash Bar located in Banquet Room
Drawing for Black Widow Bow Raffle
Live Auction
Closing Comments

Sunday, February 11th, 2024

8:00 AM Last minute shopping and Festival breakdown (help is always needed to assist our vendors loading up)

Fest Date: February 9 - 11, 2024

Location: Oasis Hotel and Convention Center - 2546 N Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65803

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