Elk Expo 2008 Highlights
George Daniel, Head Coach for US Youth Fly Fishing Team
George Daniel began fly fishing
at age 6 while growing up in Potter County, PA.
George has been seen on ESPN and OLN while
competing in the Great Outdoor Games and the Fly
Fishing Masters and is a certified FFF Fly
Casting Instructor. George is currently the
Assistant Manager for the State College TCO Fly
Shop and is director of education for the store.
George resides in Lock Haven, PA with his wife.
George will be featured as a guest speaker at
the Elk Expo on September 20th. His seminar will
focus on the basic four part cast, common
mistakes and how to correct them, along with
tips and techniques for fly fishing.
Some of George's accomplishments include:
where the USA Team finished 6th out of 23 Countries.
• George was among the Coaching Staff for the 2007 Youth World
FF Championships
• Won the 2007 OLN FF Masters
• Gold Medal-2008 US National Fly Fishing Champion
• Elected to Compete to the 2008 World Fly Fishing Championships
• 2008 Head Coach for the US Youth Fly Fishing Team
Jerry Schickling
Nashville recording artist, Jerry Schickling and his band North Country will be performing live on the Main Stage Saturday. Jerry has opened for numerous artists such as Neal McCoy and the Marshall Tucker Band. Stop by and get a preview of Jerry’s latest recordings Politically Incorrect Redneck, It All Comes Back To Me, and more!
Elk Education Center
The Elk Education Center activities include the Pennsylvania Elk display of bulls harvested by hunters during the recent elk hunts, a must see! Stop by local guides to have your questions answered regarding Pennsylvania Elk and the hunt.
Rocky Mt. Elk Foundation information and merchandise will be available.
The Elk Conservation District will also be on hand with educational displays and to answer any questions you may have.
Elk
License Drawing
The names of the lucky hunters will be drawn at
this year's Elk Expo making them eligible to
hunt elk in Pennsylvania's majestic Allegheny
Mountains. The random drawing, sponsored by the
Pennsylvania Game Commission, will take place at
5:00pm on Saturday Sept. 20, 2008.
The 2008 elk season will take be held Nov. 3-8.
This year, hunters will submit applications for
one of 45 licenses, of which 17 will be
designated for antlered elk and 28 for
antlerless elk. Applications will be accepted
via mail, drop-off at agency offices and on the
agency's website.
All applications must be accompanied by a
nonrefundable $10 application fee. Those
selected for one of the limited licenses will
need to purchase a general hunting license ($20
for residents and $101 for nonresidents), as
well as the elk license, which costs $25 for
residents and $250 for nonresidents. Online
applications will be accepted through "The
Outdoor Shop" on the agency's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us)
beginning in mid-May.
More information, along with an online
application can be found at:
http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/
Wildlife Photography
Ever wonder how outdoor photographers capture
that stunning moment of a fawn’s first steps? Or
a mother robin feeding her fledglings? With a
few simple guidelines and a large helping of
patience, you can also capture nature’s beauty
with your camera. Outdoor photographer and
videographer Freddie McKnight will offer
suggestions that will help you take better
outdoor photographs. This Central Pennsylvania
native has been carrying his camera in the woods
for more than 20 years and his photographs have
been published in national magazines and web
sites. Learn how and where to position yourself
in the woods; when the best time is to capture
the images you’re looking for; and what the key
ingredient is for any outdoor photograph. Using your Trail Camera
Learning how to use a trail camera is a relative new seminar offering by Freddie McKnight of Working Man Outdoors. This avid hunter has learned on the job as he has used trail cameras extensively over the past few years to capture images of a variety of wildlife in his backyard. An outdoor writer and photographer from Central Pennsylvania, McKnight will share what he has learned about their operation and deployment to gain the maximum advantage from this piece of technology. Aspects covered in this seminar include camera placement, theft prevention, camouflage, film vs. digital, and more.
Dick
Anderson, a
Quaker Boy Pro Staffer he will be doing seminars
on:
Archery Deer Hunting:
Dick will be offering Tips and tricks for proper
stand placement along with his tried and true
game calls for success with Pennsylvania
Whitetails.
Fall Turkey Hunting:
With fall quickly upon us it’s the prime time to
stop and listen to Dick’s tips and techniques
for fall turkey hunting. He will be discussing
proper calling techniques to locate and call in
turkey and how to set up.
Rusty
Snyder “Ask the Deer Lady: The most asked questions”
Rusty has been raising white tail deer since
1986. She and her husband, Roger, first began
with three deer as family pets. After seeing
there was so much interest in them, they decided
to sell their collective businesses and start
“The Double Diamond Deer Ranch”.
It is a family business and has been in
operation since 1990. It is located in Cook
Forest. You can pet and feed the deer and learn
about their habits. There is also a museum that
they recently finished call the “Buck Barn”.
Rusty will be giving a seminar at
the Elk Expo to share her experiences of living
with deer. She has been giving seminars on deer
since 1992. She speaks on what it is like to
live with deer. She has spoken to many schools,
church groups, hunting clubs and sport show
audiences. In the past Rusty has worked for an
airline and had her own catering businesses but
prefers raising deer. “everyday we learn
something new from our deer!”
People’s Choice Photography Contest
Every year photographers submit their photos to the Elk Expo Committee to be chosen as the featured image on the Elk Expo Patch. Again this year, those same photos will be on display and attendees will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite. A “People Choice” award will then be awarded.
Chainsaw
Carving Demo
The chips will fly again this year during Elk
Expo as the ever popular “Chainsaw Carving Demo”
will return! This crowd pleaser keeps visitors
amazed as simple pine logs turn into amazing
bear, elk and other whimsical creatures before
their eyes.
The roar of the chainsaws adds to the excitement
as local natives entertain the many people
watching the display.
Local
Chainsaw artist, Dawna Ceriani, has been carving
for over six years. Influenced by husband Tom’s
talent, the Cerianis now carve together at their
shop on Route 219 in Brockport, PA titled T & D
Carvings. Many hours of hard work and dedication
behind the saw have paid off as Dawna mastered
the techniques used to create works of art with
her saw. Bring your family to see the artists
and to watch as they turn a log into a work of
art. Other pieces will also be on display.
Zoë Boni
For the past four years, Zoë has been a full
time chainsaw artist traveling, showing and
competing in events in the United States,
England, and Germany. During down time she works
at Appalachian Arts Studio in Ridgway, PA
carving inventory and private commissions as
well as working with school groups in
environmental educational programs.
She is also helps with planning and carrying out
an annual event celebrated in February which
grew into the largest event of its kind in the
world, the Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous.
3D
Archery Shoot Bucktail Archers Association will host a 3D Archery Shoot on Saturday from 8am – 2pm.
Archers of all ages can complete for cash and prizes.