Title: NWFT Convention
Post by: KYHeadhunter02 on February 10, 2018, 12:02:43 AM
Post by: KYHeadhunter02 on February 10, 2018, 12:02:43 AM
Sad to say I've never been. 
Those that are going, feel free to post up some pics for us that are less fortunate. 
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: quavers59 on February 10, 2018, 02:02:32 AM
Post by: quavers59 on February 10, 2018, 02:02:32 AM
Yeah-- if I was close-- I would be there!!
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: fallhnt on February 10, 2018, 02:16:58 AM
Post by: fallhnt on February 10, 2018, 02:16:58 AM
I've been in years past. Enjoy it all and be safe.
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: bluerivertrapper on February 10, 2018, 07:06:16 AM
Post by: bluerivertrapper on February 10, 2018, 07:06:16 AM
I was really wanting to go, but have to work. Brother and a couple friends will be there so I will be checking in with them throughout the day.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Gobble! on February 10, 2018, 08:14:30 AM
Post by: Gobble! on February 10, 2018, 08:14:30 AM
This will be my first time.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: BottomLand54 on February 10, 2018, 08:25:57 AM
Post by: BottomLand54 on February 10, 2018, 08:25:57 AM
I save my days for hunting but would love to go sometimes
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 09:38:59 AM
Post by: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 09:38:59 AM
Guy's I've been several times, just make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes...it's 4 days of nothing but turkeys... you need a pocket full of money.... I'm glad i'm not going... but if you have never been you DO need to plan a trip and go....
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Tennessee Lead on February 10, 2018, 11:24:07 AM
Post by: Tennessee Lead on February 10, 2018, 11:24:07 AM
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 09:38:59 AMActually it's more everything else than turkeys.
Guy's I've been several times, just make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes...it's 4 days of nothing but turkeys... you need a pocket full of money.... I'm glad i'm not going... but if you have never been you DO need to plan a trip and go....
Waterfowl callers honking in your ear as loud as possible is really really annoying.
Tv celebrity stars and other stuff that have no business being there take away from the Turkey hunting aspect of it.
If it wasn't so close to home and I didn't enjoy buying calls and talking to the call builders I wouldn't go.
Way too many people crowded around to navigate through and enjoy it.
I would love to see all the nonsense cut out and the convention be TURKEY ONLY.
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 11:51:45 AM
Post by: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 11:51:45 AM
Quote from: Tennessee Lead on February 10, 2018, 11:24:07 AMI agree, but it takes all of what you posted to pay the bills... I enjoy all the different aspects of the convention... my opinion ....Quote from: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 09:38:59 AMActually it's more everything else than turkeys.
Guy's I've been several times, just make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes...it's 4 days of nothing but turkeys... you need a pocket full of money.... I'm glad i'm not going... but if you have never been you DO need to plan a trip and go....
Waterfowl callers honking in your ear as loud as possible is really really annoying.
Tv celebrity stars and other stuff that have no business being there take away from the Turkey hunting aspect of it.
If it wasn't so close to home and I didn't enjoy buying calls and talking to the call builders I wouldn't go.
Way too many people crowded around to navigate through and enjoy it.
I would love to see all the nonsense cut out and the convention be TURKEY ONLY.
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: southern_leo on February 10, 2018, 02:55:34 PM
Post by: southern_leo on February 10, 2018, 02:55:34 PM
Quote from: Tennessee Lead on February 10, 2018, 11:24:07 AMI hear ya but I personally disagree. The focus is turkey and the majority of stuff is turkey. I enjoy hunting other stuff also so seeing deer and predator stuff is fun too. This is the only show I get to go to so I like the variety. Now if I was in a position to travel to other hunting shows maybe I'd have a different opinion. But I enjoy it all honestly.Quote from: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 09:38:59 AMActually it's more everything else than turkeys.
Guy's I've been several times, just make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes...it's 4 days of nothing but turkeys... you need a pocket full of money.... I'm glad i'm not going... but if you have never been you DO need to plan a trip and go....
Waterfowl callers honking in your ear as loud as possible is really really annoying.
Tv celebrity stars and other stuff that have no business being there take away from the Turkey hunting aspect of it.
If it wasn't so close to home and I didn't enjoy buying calls and talking to the call builders I wouldn't go.
Way too many people crowded around to navigate through and enjoy it.
I would love to see all the nonsense cut out and the convention be TURKEY ONLY.
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: guesswho on February 10, 2018, 03:29:12 PM
Post by: guesswho on February 10, 2018, 03:29:12 PM
I've never been.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Spitten and drummen on February 10, 2018, 03:47:02 PM
Post by: Spitten and drummen on February 10, 2018, 03:47:02 PM
I have been once and won't go back. I love custom Calls and callmakers but while there I only saw a few. It was a lot of other things besides turkey hunting . I went to unicoi after that and I will continue to attend that. The convention was like a huge circus with a lot of dog and pony shows. As a matter of fact , many of the custom call makers fore go going there. That being said , every turkey hunter should attend it at least once. Unicoi suits me much better.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: joey46 on February 10, 2018, 04:12:38 PM
Post by: joey46 on February 10, 2018, 04:12:38 PM
Went to at least three when I was living in western KY about 90 minutes away. After the first experience only attended on Fridays. Saturdays too crowded. Worth it if you've never been.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Happy on February 10, 2018, 04:41:30 PM
Post by: Happy on February 10, 2018, 04:41:30 PM
Never been and quite frankly don't think I will ever want to. In my mind it is a hunting show x10. And I despise most hunting shows.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 04:48:32 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 04:48:32 PM
Quote from: Happy on February 10, 2018, 04:41:30 PMHappy i know you wouldn't like it , it would cost you to much money. :TooFunny:
Never been and quite frankly don't think I will ever want to. In my mind it is a hunting show x10. And I despise most hunting shows.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: NCbowjunkie on February 10, 2018, 05:14:15 PM
Post by: NCbowjunkie on February 10, 2018, 05:14:15 PM
The cost of the stay, booth and meals are way too much for the common call maker. That's the reason very few custom call makers are there. The big companies can afford it. But me there is NO way I could sell enough to just break even. I would enjoy just to be there to check out the new stuff like boots, vest, and shotguns and sights, stuff like that. Maybe one day a bunch of old gobbler guys can meet and greet there.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: KYHeadhunter02 on February 10, 2018, 05:32:09 PM
Post by: KYHeadhunter02 on February 10, 2018, 05:32:09 PM
No pics from anyone?
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Happy on February 10, 2018, 05:53:06 PM
Post by: Happy on February 10, 2018, 05:53:06 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 04:48:32 PMIt isn't the money. I could walk around and not spend a dime on anything but food. I would find the hundreds of people desperate for attention running round and making a racket the most irritating. And I dont need to pay money to have people irritate me.Quote from: Happy on February 10, 2018, 04:41:30 PMHappy i know you wouldn't like it , it would cost you to much money. :TooFunny:
Never been and quite frankly don't think I will ever want to. In my mind it is a hunting show x10. And I despise most hunting shows.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: GAarcher on February 10, 2018, 06:49:31 PM
Post by: GAarcher on February 10, 2018, 06:49:31 PM
Don't let any of these guys fool you Headhunter......it is the Super Bowl of all all shows and a "must do" for all turkey hunters. It is a pep rally right before season of 50,000+ people. I live 10 min from the Unicoi show and while I have been....it is nothing more than a family reunion of nostalgic call makers. It has the same measly crowd every year because they do nothing to promote it to the public. I travel 4 1/2 hours for this show over 10 min to Unicoi.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Happy on February 10, 2018, 07:19:14 PM
Post by: Happy on February 10, 2018, 07:19:14 PM
Some will love it, Some will hate it, and some won't care either way. It's up to the individual. I have nothing personal against it. I have just reached the age that I know what I like and what I don't like.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Spitten and drummen on February 10, 2018, 07:24:51 PM
Post by: Spitten and drummen on February 10, 2018, 07:24:51 PM
Quote from: GAarcher on February 10, 2018, 06:49:31 PM
Don't let any of these guys fool you Headhunter......it is the Super Bowl of all all shows and a "must do" for all turkey hunters. It is a pep rally right before season of 50,000+ people. I live 10 min from the Unicoi show and while I have been....it is nothing more than a family reunion of nostalgic call makers. It has the same measly crowd every year because they do nothing to promote it to the public. I travel 4 1/2 hours for this show over 10 min to Unicoi.
Those nostalgic callmakers are who most of us on here get calls from. And it is like a family reunion of sorts. You get time to visit with a lot of the old time turkey hunters. To each his own though.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Gooserbat on February 10, 2018, 07:52:14 PM
Post by: Gooserbat on February 10, 2018, 07:52:14 PM
I work full-time in the outdoor sports industry as a sales representative. I own the call company a build my own calls. With that in mind, take into consideration I attended more shows annually as a vendor than most people do in 10 years. NWTF is hands down best show I attended in regards to enjoyment. Sure it can get crowded and there's some commercialization but that's with anything.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: southern_leo on February 10, 2018, 08:09:49 PM
Post by: southern_leo on February 10, 2018, 08:09:49 PM
Everyone who hates the crown of NWTF go Friday morning and be there when it opens. You get around just fine and see everything. It's awesome I love it. I'd love to male unicoi one day too. Yes it is commercialized but who cares it's fun. If you like hunting you'll enjoy the show. I don't like big crowds to I take friday off work and go. I've heard Saturday and Sunday are horrible, crowd wise.
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 08:24:43 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 08:24:43 PM
I feel it's funny how people who have never been feel they wouldn't like the NWTF Convention. If you haven't been, how could you know you wouldn't like the show. It's one of the best family friendly show's you could ever attend. They have all kinds of stuff going on for you to do and see... all i'm saying is you are missing a change of a lifetime to see and meet a lot of turkey talking people... just opinion
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Happy on February 10, 2018, 08:47:46 PM
Post by: Happy on February 10, 2018, 08:47:46 PM
I have never been beaten with a baseball bat and I am sure I wouldn't like that.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 08:52:15 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 08:52:15 PM
Quote from: Happy on February 10, 2018, 08:47:46 PMI hope you haven't either, but I've never seen anyone at the Convention beat with a baseball bat. I see a lot of people just supporting NWTF and having a good time...
I have never been beaten with a baseball bat and I am sure I wouldn't like that.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Happy on February 10, 2018, 08:54:37 PM
Post by: Happy on February 10, 2018, 08:54:37 PM
More power to them. Ain't my Thang though.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 09:06:37 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 09:06:37 PM
Quote from: Happy on February 10, 2018, 08:54:37 PM:TrainWreck1:
More power to them. Ain't my Thang though.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Spitten and drummen on February 10, 2018, 09:14:07 PM
Post by: Spitten and drummen on February 10, 2018, 09:14:07 PM
Quote from: Happy on February 10, 2018, 08:54:37 PM
More power to them. Ain't my Thang though.
Im with you happy. It is not for everyone. I don't like trying to visit booths with people pushing and shoving elbow to elbow. Friday isn't bad but the weekend is horrible.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Cane Cutter on February 11, 2018, 09:59:21 AM
Post by: Cane Cutter on February 11, 2018, 09:59:21 AM
Friday is by far the best day IMO. I tend to limit movement on Saturday LOL!
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: southern_leo on February 11, 2018, 08:35:10 PM
Post by: southern_leo on February 11, 2018, 08:35:10 PM
This is what I say to my friends that don't turkey hunt or that aren't too interested in the convention....
If it's not your thing that's cool then don't go. But I encourage it if you hunting anything. Reasons why
1. You see alot of cool stuff. Even the taxidermy competition, new hunting products for all kinds of hunting not just turkey. You see new guns and bows from some companies and can go hands on.
2. Nwtf is a good cause, but consider this. If you ever think you may be curious you can join the nwtf and get in for free, and get a $25 BPS card so you get a day of entertainment for $10. Then go next door to bass pro.
3. And last but not least SALES!! Many vendors including camo clothing and other turkey and non turkey items run show specials. I know my buddy buys his camo there each year for a fraction of the cost. And this is name brand stuff.
As I mentioned above if you ever do go then go Friday. I don't like big crowds so I've never gone Saturday or Sunday just from what friends have told me. And actually friday after lunch gets a bit busy for me so I'm there when they open.
It's a blast. I would highly encourage all hunters to go at least once. I've seen alot of cool stuff there and talked to some cool people. Like I said if it's not your thing I understand, but don't NOT go because you have preconceived notions about it.
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If it's not your thing that's cool then don't go. But I encourage it if you hunting anything. Reasons why
1. You see alot of cool stuff. Even the taxidermy competition, new hunting products for all kinds of hunting not just turkey. You see new guns and bows from some companies and can go hands on.
2. Nwtf is a good cause, but consider this. If you ever think you may be curious you can join the nwtf and get in for free, and get a $25 BPS card so you get a day of entertainment for $10. Then go next door to bass pro.
3. And last but not least SALES!! Many vendors including camo clothing and other turkey and non turkey items run show specials. I know my buddy buys his camo there each year for a fraction of the cost. And this is name brand stuff.
As I mentioned above if you ever do go then go Friday. I don't like big crowds so I've never gone Saturday or Sunday just from what friends have told me. And actually friday after lunch gets a bit busy for me so I'm there when they open.
It's a blast. I would highly encourage all hunters to go at least once. I've seen alot of cool stuff there and talked to some cool people. Like I said if it's not your thing I understand, but don't NOT go because you have preconceived notions about it.
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: dzsmith on February 12, 2018, 01:10:26 AM
Post by: dzsmith on February 12, 2018, 01:10:26 AM
Quote from: Tennessee Lead on February 10, 2018, 11:24:07 AMThis will be my first year going. But im going into it with basically the opinion you already have. Im there to meet call builders and maybe purchase a couple, that's about it. I don't like crowds either....the wife really changed my mind on going so we headed that way Wednesday.Quote from: Greg Massey on February 10, 2018, 09:38:59 AMActually it's more everything else than turkeys.
Guy's I've been several times, just make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes...it's 4 days of nothing but turkeys... you need a pocket full of money.... I'm glad i'm not going... but if you have never been you DO need to plan a trip and go....
Waterfowl callers honking in your ear as loud as possible is really really annoying.
Tv celebrity stars and other stuff that have no business being there take away from the Turkey hunting aspect of it.
If it wasn't so close to home and I didn't enjoy buying calls and talking to the call builders I wouldn't go.
Way too many people crowded around to navigate through and enjoy it.
I would love to see all the nonsense cut out and the convention be TURKEY ONLY.
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: EZ on February 12, 2018, 07:41:59 AM
Post by: EZ on February 12, 2018, 07:41:59 AM
Quote from: Happy on February 10, 2018, 08:47:46 PM
I have never been beaten with a baseball bat and I am sure I wouldn't like that.
Lol! Dude I almost spit coffee through my nose, ha,ha.
I feel a lot like you. I'm pretty "Backwards" and usually avoid crowds like the plague. I went to Unicoi this year (all the way from Pa.) and I absolutely loved it. So much so that I booked again for next year. Heck, it was my first time ever on an airplane!!!!
I've never been to the "big show" at Nashville and really never thought I was missing much, but nearly every call maker I know, met and got to know have all said that you've got to go a least once. I believe that some of the real attraction is from the folks that stay there through the whole show and meet up with old friends. I'm not going this year, but plan to in the future.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Happy on February 12, 2018, 09:14:28 AM
Post by: Happy on February 12, 2018, 09:14:28 AM
Quote from: EZ on February 12, 2018, 07:41:59 AMIf I was to go to a turkey show then Unicoi would be more my speed. I enjoy the older generation more than my own. A lot of guys that are doing what they love because they love it. Lot of wisdom also. But I am not I the mood to walk around all day getting my eardrums assulted and look at things I don't need or use. I ain't the type to look up to or want to meet any "professional" hunters. Matter of fact I would go out of my way not to meet 95% of them.Quote from: Happy on February 10, 2018, 08:47:46 PM
I have never been beaten with a baseball bat and I am sure I wouldn't like that.
Lol! Dude I almost spit coffee through my nose, ha,ha.
I feel a lot like you. I'm pretty "Backwards" and usually avoid crowds like the plague. I went to Unicoi this year (all the way from Pa.) and I absolutely loved it. So much so that I booked again for next year. Heck, it was my first time ever on an airplane!!!!
I've never been to the "big show" at Nashville and really never thought I was missing much, but nearly every call maker I know, met and got to know have all said that you've got to go a least once. I believe that some of the real attraction is from the folks that stay there through the whole show and meet up with old friends. I'm not going this year, but plan to in the future.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: EZ on February 12, 2018, 10:15:28 AM
Post by: EZ on February 12, 2018, 10:15:28 AM
I have an idea you would LOVE Unicoi!
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Greg Massey on February 12, 2018, 01:33:51 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on February 12, 2018, 01:33:51 PM
Quote from: Happy on February 12, 2018, 09:14:28 AMHappy I'm a professional hunter , and if you ever came around me you would get ears full of turkey talk and call playing..i'm sure after we were done , you would really want to buy you some better calls, guns, camo and a new truck... So i guess we will never meet...because turkey is in my blood...sorry.... you don't have to be at a show to be a professional at anything...Quote from: EZ on February 12, 2018, 07:41:59 AMIf I was to go to a turkey show then Unicoi would be more my speed. I enjoy the older generation more than my own. A lot of guys that are doing what they love because they love it. Lot of wisdom also. But I am not I the mood to walk around all day getting my eardrums assulted and look at things I don't need or use. I ain't the type to look up to or want to meet any "professional" hunters. Matter of fact I would go out of my way not to meet 95% of them.Quote from: Happy on February 10, 2018, 08:47:46 PM
I have never been beaten with a baseball bat and I am sure I wouldn't like that.
Lol! Dude I almost spit coffee through my nose, ha,ha.
I feel a lot like you. I'm pretty "Backwards" and usually avoid crowds like the plague. I went to Unicoi this year (all the way from Pa.) and I absolutely loved it. So much so that I booked again for next year. Heck, it was my first time ever on an airplane!!!!
I've never been to the "big show" at Nashville and really never thought I was missing much, but nearly every call maker I know, met and got to know have all said that you've got to go a least once. I believe that some of the real attraction is from the folks that stay there through the whole show and meet up with old friends. I'm not going this year, but plan to in the future.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Happy on February 12, 2018, 02:03:01 PM
Post by: Happy on February 12, 2018, 02:03:01 PM
Quote from: Greg Massey on February 12, 2018, 01:33:51 PMDon't start nothin you don't want twice as much of....:)Quote from: Happy on February 12, 2018, 09:14:28 AMHappy I'm a professional hunter , and if you ever came around me you would get ears full of turkey talk and call playing..i'm sure after we were done , you would really want to buy you some better calls, guns, camo and a new truck... So i guess we will never meet...because turkey is in my blood...sorry.... you don't have to be at a show to be a professional at anything...Quote from: EZ on February 12, 2018, 07:41:59 AMIf I was to go to a turkey show then Unicoi would be more my speed. I enjoy the older generation more than my own. A lot of guys that are doing what they love because they love it. Lot of wisdom also. But I am not I the mood to walk around all day getting my eardrums assulted and look at things I don't need or use. I ain't the type to look up to or want to meet any "professional" hunters. Matter of fact I would go out of my way not to meet 95% of them.Quote from: Happy on February 10, 2018, 08:47:46 PM
I have never been beaten with a baseball bat and I am sure I wouldn't like that.
Lol! Dude I almost spit coffee through my nose, ha,ha.
I feel a lot like you. I'm pretty "Backwards" and usually avoid crowds like the plague. I went to Unicoi this year (all the way from Pa.) and I absolutely loved it. So much so that I booked again for next year. Heck, it was my first time ever on an airplane!!!!
I've never been to the "big show" at Nashville and really never thought I was missing much, but nearly every call maker I know, met and got to know have all said that you've got to go a least once. I believe that some of the real attraction is from the folks that stay there through the whole show and meet up with old friends. I'm not going this year, but plan to in the future.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: nitro on February 12, 2018, 02:08:27 PM
Post by: nitro on February 12, 2018, 02:08:27 PM
Couple of observations - from a fella who went to the earliest of the National conventions - when it was fun.
1. The show is the NWTF show. Why does the NWTF allow non Turkey related vendors?? $$$$ that is why.
2. The last show I attended did me in. Too many booths with the above. Want other than turkey stuff?? SCI, NRA and lots of f other shows for that. They have lost their identity.
3. The reason there are fewer and fewer of the true artists in the call making world attend is the NWTF charges an exorbitant amount for a booth or even a table. Many guys can't come to the show and pay the bills.
4. Comparing the goat roping that the NWTF convention is to Unicoi is a joke. Unicoi is not affiliated with the NWTF in any way - by design. It is a small, focused event that is ALL about custom calls.
I will NEVER attend the Nationals again. If you go, practice your communicable disease prevention tactics. Not too many years ago, a bunch of attendees got a Rinovirus or some other malady that was being passed around. Serious stuff. Wash your hands and use an antiviral hand sanitizer.
The NWTF has lost their way with many of the core members and that isn't going to be changed by a big goat ropin in Nashville.
1. The show is the NWTF show. Why does the NWTF allow non Turkey related vendors?? $$$$ that is why.
2. The last show I attended did me in. Too many booths with the above. Want other than turkey stuff?? SCI, NRA and lots of f other shows for that. They have lost their identity.
3. The reason there are fewer and fewer of the true artists in the call making world attend is the NWTF charges an exorbitant amount for a booth or even a table. Many guys can't come to the show and pay the bills.
4. Comparing the goat roping that the NWTF convention is to Unicoi is a joke. Unicoi is not affiliated with the NWTF in any way - by design. It is a small, focused event that is ALL about custom calls.
I will NEVER attend the Nationals again. If you go, practice your communicable disease prevention tactics. Not too many years ago, a bunch of attendees got a Rinovirus or some other malady that was being passed around. Serious stuff. Wash your hands and use an antiviral hand sanitizer.
The NWTF has lost their way with many of the core members and that isn't going to be changed by a big goat ropin in Nashville.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: idratherb on February 12, 2018, 02:39:59 PM
Post by: idratherb on February 12, 2018, 02:39:59 PM
:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: slicksbeagles1 on February 12, 2018, 03:41:23 PM
Post by: slicksbeagles1 on February 12, 2018, 03:41:23 PM
I'm with Nitro I go to the convention because I only live 45min away and spend time with friends and my sons if it was not for that I would go rabbit hunting. Unicoi is the place for me since they started back up have not missed a year and don't plan on it. Already booked for next year.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: BottomLand54 on February 12, 2018, 08:46:57 PM
Post by: BottomLand54 on February 12, 2018, 08:46:57 PM
Quote from: Happy on February 12, 2018, 02:03:01 PMHappy I was born a professional I am on the prostaff for rookie hunters for jakes on the limbQuote from: Greg Massey on February 12, 2018, 01:33:51 PMDon't start nothin you don't want twice as much of....:)Quote from: Happy on February 12, 2018, 09:14:28 AMHappy I'm a professional hunter , and if you ever came around me you would get ears full of turkey talk and call playing..i'm sure after we were done , you would really want to buy you some better calls, guns, camo and a new truck... So i guess we will never meet...because turkey is in my blood...sorry.... you don't have to be at a show to be a professional at anything...Quote from: EZ on February 12, 2018, 07:41:59 AMIf I was to go to a turkey show then Unicoi would be more my speed. I enjoy the older generation more than my own. A lot of guys that are doing what they love because they love it. Lot of wisdom also. But I am not I the mood to walk around all day getting my eardrums assulted and look at things I don't need or use. I ain't the type to look up to or want to meet any "professional" hunters. Matter of fact I would go out of my way not to meet 95% of them.Quote from: Happy on February 10, 2018, 08:47:46 PM
I have never been beaten with a baseball bat and I am sure I wouldn't like that.
Lol! Dude I almost spit coffee through my nose, ha,ha.
I feel a lot like you. I'm pretty "Backwards" and usually avoid crowds like the plague. I went to Unicoi this year (all the way from Pa.) and I absolutely loved it. So much so that I booked again for next year. Heck, it was my first time ever on an airplane!!!!
I've never been to the "big show" at Nashville and really never thought I was missing much, but nearly every call maker I know, met and got to know have all said that you've got to go a least once. I believe that some of the real attraction is from the folks that stay there through the whole show and meet up with old friends. I'm not going this year, but plan to in the future.
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Happy on February 12, 2018, 09:09:06 PM
Post by: Happy on February 12, 2018, 09:09:06 PM
Bottomland,
You sure you didn't learn to hunt in Wv? Jakes off the limb is the motto on the lease I hunt. I hope one of these days I get lucky and kill one legitimately. Swerving all over the roads is taking its toll on my truck.
You sure you didn't learn to hunt in Wv? Jakes off the limb is the motto on the lease I hunt. I hope one of these days I get lucky and kill one legitimately. Swerving all over the roads is taking its toll on my truck.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: Hersh on February 12, 2018, 09:11:49 PM
Post by: Hersh on February 12, 2018, 09:11:49 PM
I drive 7 hrs every year to spend a few days at the show. Usually have a couple of buddies that go with me. We have a great time. Best part of the show in my opinion is the custom callmakers competition. U get to look at and try out so many different calls. Also get to spend time talking to a lot of the guys that make them. Also if u go, spend some time listening to the call competition, those guys are awesome. Granted it's not for everyone but I love it.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: BottomLand54 on February 12, 2018, 09:35:16 PM
Post by: BottomLand54 on February 12, 2018, 09:35:16 PM
Quote from: Happy on February 12, 2018, 09:09:06 PM
Bottomland,
You sure you didn't learn to hunt in Wv? Jakes off the limb is the motto on the lease I hunt. I hope one of these days I get lucky and kill one legitimately. Swerving all over the roads is taking its toll on my truck.
lol i told you to buy a chevy and you wouldnt have to have a salvaged title driving that ford when you hit a squirrel. :TrainWreck1:
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: BottomLand54 on February 12, 2018, 10:13:59 PM
Post by: BottomLand54 on February 12, 2018, 10:13:59 PM
Does it cost anything to go to the convention or is it free? Is there a fee? Also how much is a room right there at the convention? Isn't there a motel connected to the convention center?
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: southern_leo on February 13, 2018, 12:07:40 AM
Post by: southern_leo on February 13, 2018, 12:07:40 AM
Quote from: BottomLand54 on February 12, 2018, 10:13:59 PMIf I remember right the show is $20 for non members. But you can join nwtf online or on site for $35 and get a $25 bass pro gift card. Basspro is next door. So if you plan to spend $25 with basspro over the next year you basically pay $10 to get in. And chances are if you buy anything you will save more than $10 easy.
Does it cost anything to go to the convention or is it free? Is there a fee? Also how much is a room right there at the convention? Isn't there a motel connected to the convention center?
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: dwcim on February 13, 2018, 01:37:41 AM
Post by: dwcim on February 13, 2018, 01:37:41 AM
Quote from: Happy on February 12, 2018, 09:09:06 PM
Bottomland,
You sure you didn't learn to hunt in Wv? Jakes off the limb is the motto on the lease I hunt. I hope one of these days I get lucky and kill one legitimately. Swerving all over the roads is taking its toll on my truck.
I learned to hunt in WV and proud of it! I live in the very southern coal mining part of the state. Never shot a jake, never will, only longbeard mountain toms. If you live in the Wild and Wonderful mountain state, you are going to kiss you hindend many times when you turn the steering wheel.
Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: BottomLand54 on February 13, 2018, 07:44:19 AM
Post by: BottomLand54 on February 13, 2018, 07:44:19 AM
Quote from: dwcim on February 13, 2018, 01:37:41 AMI ust to travel to pineville, Logan, Mann, and Charleston Wv quite a bit back years ago.Quote from: Happy on February 12, 2018, 09:09:06 PM
Bottomland,
You sure you didn't learn to hunt in Wv? Jakes off the limb is the motto on the lease I hunt. I hope one of these days I get lucky and kill one legitimately. Swerving all over the roads is taking its toll on my truck.
I learned to hunt in WV and proud of it! I live in the very southern coal mining part of the state. Never shot a jake, never will, only longbeard mountain toms. If you live in the Wild and Wonderful mountain state, you are going to kiss you hindend many times when you turn the steering wheel.
When we raced motorcycle we would go and practice and test suspension on Hatfield McCoy trails and other trails. We would ride 100 -110 miles a day on a dirt bike wide open lol.
Now ain't got time to ride dirt bikes or realistically I can't ride dirt bikes due to an accident I had but anyways I love WV I hope the coal mines get back up and running wide open. It has put a huge hurting on folks up there and it breaks my heart.
Anyways brought thread jacking lol.
I figured they would charge something for the convention. How much do they charge for that motel I bet it's expensive?
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Title: Re: NWFT Convention
Post by: appalachianassassin on February 16, 2018, 01:17:53 PM
Post by: appalachianassassin on February 16, 2018, 01:17:53 PM
if it were close I would probably go. but, its not.