Tens of thousands of outdoors-minded folks will gather for an entire weekend of everything outdoors March 27, 28 and 29. The 35th Annual State of Maine Sportsman’s Show is not to be missed. This huge event is held at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta.

This year’s seminar schedule is jam-packed with favorites like, “Hunting Dog Training” with NAVHDA, “Trophy Measuring with MASTC”, and “Q&A with DIF&W Commissioner Chandler Woodcock” New seminars include, “Trapping Basics” with SAM’s Deer Management Network, a “Kids Turkey Calling Contest,” and several new seminars on waterfowling with Big Woods Bucks!

The number one question asked of show staff every year is, “Where is the taxidermy?” This year we welcome The Maine Association of Taxidermists back with an expansive display on the main floor of the auditorium, sure to delight young and old alike.

L.L.Bean is cruising up in the Bootmobile and don’t forget to deposit ticket stubs in the brand new kayak donated by the longtime major show sponsor.

Bring the kids and let them catch dinner from the children’s indoor trout fishing pond, learn to shoot a bow and get their picture taken with their favorite warden from “Northwoods Law.”

Artists from all over New England enter amazing photos, paintings and carvings in the ever-popular art contest. Come view the talent of people right in your backyard and vote for “Sportsman’s Choice,” in each category. Many artists sell their artwork at the show, so come pick up a painting to hang at camp. Artist of the Year, Sharon Fiedler is bringing a beautiful display of wildlife photography.

The second Miss Maine Sportsman contest draws sportswomen from all over Maine vying for the coveted deer antler crown and bragging rights for the next year as Maine’s most versatile outdoorswoman.

From shooting trophy Maine moose to Becoming an Outdoors Woman, this show has it all. Throw on your best camo, grab that turkey call you promised yourself you’d learn to use, pack up the spouse and kids and spend a day, or the entire weekend, at this show.

For more information, including advanced sale tickets, exhibitor and seminar information, visit http://www.mainesportsman.com/the-me-sportsmans-show/ or our Facebook page: State of Maine Sportsman’s Show.