Each year the Classic offers a wide range of seminars on topics of interest to the avid outdoor enthusiast. Check back often for the exciting lineup of speakers for 2009!

CJ WINAND

CJ is a wildlife biologist and an outdoor writer for Bowhunter Magazine -
"Huntin' Whitetails" column and North American Hunter - "Whitetail Tips".
Collectively, current circulation for both magazines exceeds more than one
million hunters.  Reader questionnaires indicate his bi-monthly columns are
always one of the most popular features.  Internet users can find CJ on the
largest hunting web sites at www.hunting.net  - Pro-Staff and www.bowsite.com
- Bowhunting Knowledge Base, Whitetail Biology & Mgmt.  CJ is also on the
hunting advisory staffs of Scent-Lok and API Treestands.   He has served on
the Educational Review Committee for the National Rifle Association's
Whitetail Deer Hunter Clinic Program and is a featured seminar speaker on the
NRA's Great American Hunters Tour.  In addition, he has worked on a Masters
of Science degree in Wildlife Management at West Virginia University under
Dr. David Samuel (Conservation Editor for Bowhunter magazine).  CJ also
manages and guides on several quality deer management programs around the
country.  Additionally, CJ serves as the National Promotional Director for
Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), Conservation Committee member
for the Pope and Young Club (P&Y) and on the Board of Directors of the
National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF).

All the scientific information presented during his talks are based on actual
field research conducted by himself or other prominent wildlife biologists.
CJ translates this biological information so everyone can understand and
utilize the latest scientific results.  Hunters that use these findings can
readily adapt or modify their hunting techniques to harvest quality bucks.
CJ's seminars are data packed and will elevate even an experienced hunter's
savvy.  Come prepared to take notes on what some people call a whole college
course in "Advanced Deer Hunting 101".

Seminar / Slide Show Subjects Include:

* Biology of the Rut:  Radio telemetry studies of deer during the rutting
time periods
* Deer Vocalizations:  Differences between man-made and actual deer acoustics
* Deer Pelletology:  The role scent communication plays during the hunting
season
* Movement patterns of bucks and does during pre-rut, rut and post-rut
* How weather patterns and moon phase/position influences deer activity

* Factors that influence quality versus quantity deer management
* How to age deer
* Characteristics of primary and secondary scrapes
* The relationship of habitat characteristics to deer movements
* The biological meaning and significance of the overhanging branch
* The importance of early/late rubbing ands scraping activity
* Deer vision and the UV effect:  Can deer see blaze orange
* Food plots and habitat factors which effect hunter efficiency
* Broadhead performance and wounding rates among bow and gun hunters

STEVE BARTYLLA

Steve is the president and founder of Northwoods Whitetail Adventures. Along with producing educational bowhunting videos he is also a contributing writer for Bow & Arrow Hunting, North American Whitetail, and Wisconsin Bowhunter's Association's magazine, The Bowhunter. He is also a member of the Pro Staff for Scent-Lok (ALS Enterprises), and Trail Master (Goodson & Associates) and Wildlife Research Center. Steve is also a Habitat Improvement consultant and has also been employed for three years as a plant breeders technician. For those looking for every advantage in understanding whitetail deer, Steve's seminars will be a must see.

RETURNING TO THE CLASSIC BY POPULAR DEMAND!

"One Of The Best Presentations I've Seen!" - 2008 Seminar Attendee

Andrea and Amy have extensive experience in the culinary industry as executive chefs, serving gourmet meals to discriminating diners. And they're wine experts to boot! Their "Game On" demonstrations offer unique recipes, techniques and presentations that will definitely take the "boring" out of your next wild game meal! And they'll suggest the perfect wines to accompany it. Impress your family and friends with the recipes you'll take home from the Classic. Come to think of it, there's a reason that venison is considered a delicacy in many countries! It's delicious, especially when cooked with a flair.  So, if you're tired of the same old venison stew, catch Andrea and Amy's "Game ON" at the Classic and make your next your meal a masterpiece!