The biggest hunting and outdoors expo is coming to the San Angelo Coliseum, and just in time for Father's Day. The expo is June 7th, 8th and 9th with over 100 vendors participating. Americans spend over 145 billion dollars annually on hunting, fishing and the great outdoors, so it makes sense that businesses that cater to the outdoorsman will gather their collective resources to keep more of those dollars here locally. Mark your calendar, start saving your mad money and put on some comfortable walking shoes because it appears that the West Texas Hunting & Outdoorsman Expo will be a lot of fun.

With the amount of money spent in the outdoors industry, it's no surprise that the 145 billion dollars are spent annually in America and that number continues to grow. With hogs multiplying at an epidemic rate and the fact it's always open season on wild hogs, coyotes and varmints it's expected to continue growing.

The latest census data accounts for 2.9 million hunters and anglers in West Texas alone. $6.2 billion are spent in hunting and fishing yearly, roughly $4.9 million for fishing equipment and roughly $4.5 million in hunting equipment alone. The West Texas Hunting and Outdoorsman Expo is comprised of over 100 vendors.

Source: WestTexasHuntingExpo.com

So, what's your favorite? Bass fishing, fishing in general, deer hunting, hog hunting, dove, quail or maybe just spending some time on the lake or camping with family and/or friends. Whatever your likes are, you're likely to find it at the West Texas Hunting and Outdoorsman Expo.

Information

Event

The West Texas Hunting & Outdoorsman Expo

Dates and Times

June 7th, 8th and 9th from 10 AM till 6 PM

Location

Foster Communications Coliseum 50 East 43rd Street San Angelo, TX 76903

Cost

Tickets for the Expo are $10-$17 and Banquet tickets are $50.

More Info.

The first annual Hunters' Banquet will kick-off the West Texas Hunting & Outdoorsman Expo. The Banquet will be held at the Wells Fargo Pavilion, next door to the Foster Communications Coliseum. General admission is $50.00 per person. There will be a silent auction during the banquet and all the proceeds will benefit the West Texas Boys Ranch. The shows promoter James Pettit says "it's best to reserve a table early, as only 15 tables will be available for sponsorship. Sponsoring a table will secure 8 places for you and your guests, plus a placard recognizing you and/or your company logo will be placed on the table. The sponsorship is a first come, first serve basis, so be sure and reserve your sponsorship early to ensure availability.

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