Tune into this thread for the latest from the Bowhunting.com Crew as they cover the 2014 ATA Show in Nashville! We'll keep this updated with all the new product information as it comes available to us. The information flow will start Monday morning, the 6th of January.
Very much looking forward to this. I am unable to attend this year, so this should help me get my fix in.
I understand it is a vendor only show, just curious if there are any available (extra) passes. I just need one and I am a responsible "mind my own business kind a guy" that won't embarrass your company. I would just like to walk around and check out the show. Message me if you have a pass. Thanks
I'm guessing there will be no vendors with extra tickets. I believe they've been reducing the number of passes from what they used to give out because people were letting a bunch of "extras" in.
I figured that might be the case. The show is in my back yard and would love as an outsider to check it out. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Fitz is correct - the ATA has really cracked down on the number of people who aren't "in the industry" who can attend the show. It was getting a little out of control for awhile there. The entire point of the show is so dealers/buyers can meet with manufacturers to talk about products and put in orders, and so media can cover the new products for people to learn about. They found that too much time was being taken up with guys who wanted to simply chat about products or hunting and weren't there to buy anything to do any sort of real product coverage. If you're a manufacturer that spends tens of thousands of dollars to have a booth, travel and employ people to work you want them writing orders to talking to media people, not BSing with Joe Smith about his deer hunt from last fall.
I get it, and was hoping the way I described my intentions in the previous post was more clear. I am more interested in going as an observer and to enjoy the walk around. I realize there are the Joe Smith's you speak of in every industry, but I am not him.
Sorry if I implied that you were "that guy", just trying to give everyone an idea of what the show is all about and who it's industry-only. We'll do our best to bring you live updates from the show so you can check everything out from the comfort of your computer screen. :D
Dealers, media and exhibitors are busy checking in and getting their badges for tomorrow. Nature BlindOne of the coolest blinds on the market, the Nature Blind truly does let you "be the tree"! Morrel TargetsMorrell always has a variety of great archery targets to show off.
PSE Truck - PSe always has a big presence with the formidable semi tractor trailer. Bear Agenda - The new Bear Agenda bow is sure to draw some attention this year. Hoyt Booth - The folks at Hoyt getting set up and ready to show off some of their new bows.
Release Your Wild - With the popularity of the Hunger Games, Brave and other movies traditional archery is on the rise NAP Booth - Stay tuned for additional coverage of the new products from NAP including new quivers, bowfishing equipment and hog/predator lights. Can Cooker - Can't wait to taste some of that great Can Cooker food! One of our favorite products for hunting camp.
New Lone Wolf Stands - The new Alpha Tech Stand from Lone Wolf features a welded Aluminum platform and retails for under $200. There's a lot of work that goes into getting set up for this show. Big Game Blinds - This new blind from Big Game certainly has plenty of shooting windows. Campbell Cameras- Our friends at Campbell Cameras always have a popular booth showing off lots of camera gear that's used to film hunts and more. Stokerized - Stokerized getting ready to show off some of their industry leading products.
Watson Air Lock - Our buddy Chris Watson getting his booth set up the day before ATA begins. ???????? Bury Me In... a pine box?? Huge Trophy Rock - Now that's a big rock! Think it's legal to put in your hunting area? Tink's Hot Shot - Tink's has some new scents in their Hot Shot product for this year. Stay tunes for more info.
Rage - Rage's new 3 blade with KORE technology Rip Cord - The Code Red is now available in PINK. Rage - Rage's new 2 Blade SS has 1.5" plus cutting area. Hunter Safety System - The New HSS Lil' Treestalker Evolved Habitats - Deer Cane RTH (ready to hunt) Flying Arrow Archery - TOM-Bomb broadhead with a 2.5" cutting diameter.
Outdoor Prostaff - Wire Wrap, a new way to silence your bow. Nocturnal Lighted Nocks - The New Helios combine lighted nocks & vanes. Under Armour - New scent control products from UA. Ameristep - The new Hyde stand features a cast aluminum platform. Maverick Blinds - Made from a strong rubber material the Maverick blind is also paintable. Hunter Safety System - HSS Contour is a new vest specifically designed and shaped for women hunters.
