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HuntingNY-News · January 3, 2014

This year's shows will feature outdoors celebrities, the latest in gear, seminars, activities for the kids and much more.

This winter and spring's outdoors sport show schedule in Central New York features outdoors celebrities, the latest in gear, seminars, activities for the kids and much more.

The schedule includes:

1). New York Sportsman's Show: Set for Jan. 17-18 at the Oncenter in Syracuse. This show premiered last year and returns with a National Wild Turkey Federation-sanctioned turkey calling contest, the CNY Ice Fishing Expo and, a "Wolves of the World" exhibit, among other offerings. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more, see newyorksportsmenshow.com.

Dennis Wasiewski, of Owasco, fishes with his son, John, 3, in a trout pond set up in the Center of Progress Building at the state fairgrounds Friday for the 58th annual Northeastern Sport Show in 2011. It was presented by The Friends of Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery.Lauren Long l [email protected]

2). New York Sportsman's Expo: Set for Jan. 24-26, at the New York State Fairgrounds in Geddes. This year's show features several celebrities, including Troy Landry of the TV show "Swamp People" and TV hunting couple Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo. The schedule also includes a host of exhibitors, an indoor archery range, seminars and a kids' trout pond. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more, see newyorksportsmansexpo.com.

3). Central New York Sportsman Show: Set for Feb. 7, at the Kallet Civic Center in Oneida. A big roster of exhibitors and seminars will be offered this year. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more, see holycrossacademy.com.

4). Big East Camping and Outdoor Show: Set for March 28-30 at the Turning Stone in Verona. Jimmy Riffle, of the TV show, "Gator Boys," once again headlines the celebrities scheduled to appear. This show features exhibits, seminars and a wide variety of activities including a big buck display and trout pond. Attendees will be able to check out the latest in boats, campers, RVs, along with hunting and fishing gear. Hours are 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more, see bigeastshows.com/.

5). Syracuse Gun Show: Set for April 19-20 in the Center of Progress Building at the state Fairgrounds in Geddes. This show, put on by the New York State Arms Collectors Association, always draws a big crowd. This year the show is celebrating its 51st anniversary. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. For more, see syracusegunshow.com.

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