The Great Rockies Sportshow Returns to Billings Jan. 17-19

If you love hunting, fishing, and the outdoors, this is one show you don't want to miss. The Great Rockies Sportshow is back in Billings, January 17 - 19 at the Expo Center at MetraPark. Townsquare Media Billings would love to give you free tickets too. Scroll down to enter.

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The Great Rockies Sportshow is one of Montana's premiere outdoor conventions.

Montana outdoor enthusiasts are already getting excited for another season. With spring right around the corner, planning for hunting or fishing trips is likely underway for many. The Great Rockies Sportshow is a one-stop-shop event for all ages, with plenty of fun activities for youngsters too.

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Come see Maasai the African Lion.

A special highlight at the Great Rockies Sportshow this year is world-renowned animal trainer Steve Martin with Maasai the African Lion. Martin has consulted for films and television for years and is a champion of the "positive reinforcement" training methods. You've probably seen Maasia on screens big and small.

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Meet outfitters and guides from Africa to Alaska, right here in Billings.

Maybe you've dreamed of fishing for halibut in Alaska, steelhead in Canada, or exploring Africa. Guides and outfitters from around the world will be at the event, allowing you to meet in person with any questions you may have about your dream excursion.

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Informative and fun speakers.

Yes, the Great Rockies Sportshow has campers, RVs, side-by-sides, boats, etc. But it's much more than that, with an impressive panel of guest speakers, including:

Wes David from Fishing the Wild West TV
Reid Stovall will cover Archery Elk Confidence, Finding and Calling Elk, and a Q & A session on Sunday
Ice Fishing Techniques with Montana Grant
How to De-Bone and Filet Pike by Montana Pikemasters
And many more!

Admission to the Great Rockies Sportshow is $7 for adults and $3 for kids. We have multiple 4-packs of free tickets to show. Enter below.

Find full details at GreatRockiesShows.com

Out of State Fishing License Revenue By State

Captain Experiences researched U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2024 data to rank fishing destinations by non-resident license sales in 2022, factoring revenue in for ties. For complete methodology, see the link in the #1 entry. Now let's countdown to the State that generates the most dollars from out-of-state fishing licenses.

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