CONVENTION AGENDA

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CONVENTION AGENDA | POPE & YOUNG 33RD BIENNIAL CONVENTION


APRIL 12-15, 2023 NUGGET CASINO RESORT - RENO, NV

 
Wednesday, April 12
9:00 am - TBD B&C Measurers Workshop
10:00 am - 7:00 pm Convention Registration Opens
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Outfitter/Vendor Area open
Noon P&Y 33rd Biennium North American Big Game Exhibit Opens
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Seminar: Bowhunting in Europe - Anders Gejer
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Workshop: When, Where, Why and How to use an E Bike hunting - Bakcou Bikes
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Seminar: Wilderness First Aid - Amy LePage
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Seminar: 70+ Years of Bowhunting Adventures & Misadventures & Miracles - Dennis Dunn
7:00 pm Opening Ceremonies
7:45 pm - 12:00 am Welcoming Reception - PYnt Night - Live entertainment from Chad Schlagel
Thursday, April 13
8:00 am - 7:00 pm Registration open
8:00 am P&Y 33rd Biennium North American Big Game Exhibit Opens
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Outfitter/Vendor Area open
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Tour – Rejuvenate Spa Day
10:00 am - 11:00 am Workshop: When, Where, Why and How to use an E Bike hunting - Bakcou Bikes
10:30 am - 11:30 am Seminar: Choosing the Correct Broadhead - Chris James - FeraDyne Outdoors
10:30 am - 11:30 am Seminar: 70+ Years of Bowhunting Adventures & Misadventures & Miracles - Dennis Dunn
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Field Judging Championship Qualifying Round
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Seminar: Cold Weather Mountain Survival - John Barklow/Sitka
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Seminar: The Hunt Quietly Movement - Matt Rinella
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seminar: Choosing an Outfitter - Stephen Wards - Wards Outfitting
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Seminar: Hunting Whitetails with a Deer Biologist - CJ Winand
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Official Measurers Meeting
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Electronic Entries for Measurers, Records Q&A - Tim Rozewski
5:00 pm - 6:00pm Corporate Sponsor and Outfitter Reception
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cocktail Hour
7:45 pm - 12:00 am ScentLok BBQ Bash
Friday, April 14
7:00 am - 8:15 am Measurers Breakfast (must RSVP) - Sponsored by NBEF
8:00 am - 6:00pm Registration open
8:00 am P&Y 33rd Biennium North American Big Game Exhibit Opens
8:30 am - 10:00 am Regular/Senior Membership Meeting
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Outfitter/Vendor Area open
9:00 am - Noon Field Judging Championship Qualifying Round
10:30 am - Noon General Membership Meeting
10:00 am - 11:00 am Seminar: Choosing an Outfitter - Stephen Wards - Wards Outfitting
Noon - 1:30 pm LUNCHEON featuring Kurt Wells sponsored by NBEF
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Tour – Brewery Tour
2:00 pm - 3:00pm Seminar: Cold Weather Mountain Survival - John Barklow/Sitka
2:00 pm - 3:00pm Seminar: Wilderness First Aid - Amy LePage
2:00 pm - 3:00pm Seminar: Go Big or Go Home - Allen Bolen
3:00 pm - 5:00pm Bowsite Reception
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Seminar: Choosing the Correct Broadhead - Chris James - FeraDyne Outdoors
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Seminar: Becoming a Gold Medal Bow Hunter - Dan Adler - Diamond Outfitter
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Seminar: Bowhunting Wild Sheep and Big Bear - KUIU
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Field Judging Championship - National Championship Round
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Fred Bear Society Reception (by invitation) - Sponsored by KUIU
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cocktail Hour
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recognition Banquet featuring John Dudley & Auction
Saturday, April 15
8:00 am - 6:00pm Registration open
8:00 am P&Y 33rd Biennium North American Big Game Exhibit Opens
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Outfitter/Vendor Area open
9:15 am - 11:15 am Tour – National Automobile Museum
10:00 am - 11:00 am Seminar: Q & A with Remi Warren
10:00 am - 11:00 am Seminar: Bowhunting in Europe - Anders Gejer
10:00 am - 11:00 am Seminar: Alaska Deer Discussion with Bob Ameen and guests
10:00 am - 11:30 am Women’s Campfire Session
11:30 am - 1:00 pm LUNCHEON featuring Easton Holder with Raised Hunting
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 2023 P&Y LIVE AUCTION
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cocktail Hour
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm 33rd Big Game Awards Gala & Auction
** Agenda, seminars and events are subject to change.

Main highlights include: Big Game Display with 13 new world records, Saturday Live Auction, Silent auction,
outfitters, manufacturers, Pope & Young Hall of Fame Induction, Off-site tours showcasing the best of the
Reno area.

Highlights Include:
  • Big Game Trophy Display & Awards
  • Hunt Action
  • Gear Raffles
  • Silent Auction
  • Top Bowhunting Seminars & Workshops
  • Top Bowhunting Outfitters & Manufacturers
  • Photo/Art Contest
  • Arrow & Knife Making Contest
  • Off-Site Tours Showcasing the best of Reno
  • Pope & Young Hall of Fame Induction



POPE & YOUNG CLUB PAST CONVENTIONS
1962                  Chicago, Illinois                                  3rd Biennium (1960-61)
1964                  Chicago, Illinois                                  4th Biennium (1962-63)
1969                  Denver, Colorado                               7th Biennium (1968-69)
1972                  Denver, Colorado                               8th Biennium (1970-72)
1975                  Boulder, Colorado                              9th Biennium (1973-74)
1977                  Bismarck, North Dakota                     10th Biennium (1975-76)
1979                  Salt Lake City, Utah                           11th Biennium (1977-78)
1981                  Spokane, Washington                         12th Biennium (1979-80)
1983                  Milwaukee, Wisconsin                        13th Biennium (1981-82)
1985                  Bismarck, North Dakota                     14th Biennium (1983-84)
1987                  Tulsa, Oklahoma                                 15th Biennium (1985-86)
1989                  Boise, Idaho                                        16th Biennium (1987-88)
1991                  Seattle, Washington                            17th Biennium (1989-90)
1993                  Minneapolis, Minnesota                     18th Biennium (1991-92)
1995                  Traverse City, Michigan                     19th Biennium (1993-94)
1997                  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada               20th Biennium (1995-96)
1999                  Omaha, Nebraska                                21st Biennium (1997-98)
2001                  Salt Lake City, Utah                           22nd Biennium (1999-00)
2003                  Madison, Wisconsin                            23rd Biennium (2001-02)
2005                  Springfield, Missouri                          24th Biennium (2003-04)
2007                  Lancaster, Pennsylvania                      25th Biennium (2005-06)
2009                  Denver, Colorado                               26th Biennium (2007-08)
2011                  Rochester, Minnesota                         27th Biennium  (2009-10)
2013                  Dallas, Texas                                       28th Biennium  (2011-12)
2015                  Phoenix, Arizona                                29th Biennium (2013-14)
2017                  St. Louis, Missouri                              30th Biennium (2015-16)
2019                  Omaha, Nebraska                                31st Biennium (2017-18)
2021                  Reno, Nevada                                     32nd Biennium (2019-20)
2023                  Reno, Nevada                                     33rd Biennium (2021-22)