Pope and Young Convention Schedule of Events

Registration Deadline is March 31st for the 33rd Biennial Convention


By Dylan Ray - March 9, 2023

March 10th, 2023 – Pope and Young is excited to release the daily events schedule for their 33rd Biennial Convention.  The Convention, which will take place in Reno, Nevada, April 12-15, 2023, includes:  a massive, big game display with new world records, Saturday live auction, silent auctions all weekend, outfitters and manufacturers in the vendor area, the Pope and Young Hall of Fame Inductions, along with off-site tours showcasing the best of the Reno area.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

If you are making plans to join Pope and Young in Reno, for their 33rd Biennial Convention, you must be registered by March 31st to guarantee banquet tickets, so register now at https://pope-young.org/33rd-Biennial-Convention . 

33rd Biennial Pope and Young Convention Schedule

Wednesday, April 12
9:00 am - Boone & Crockett Measurers Workshop
10:00 am - 7:00 pm ​​Convention Registration Opens
10:00 am - 5:00 pm ​Outfitter/Vendor Area open 
Noon ​​​​33rd Biennial 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 Bikehunting - Bakcou Bikes
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm​​ Seminar: Hunting with a Deer Biologist - CJ Winand
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm​​ Seminar:  70 Years of Bowhunting Adventures & Misadventures - 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 ​​​33rd Biennial 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 Bikehunting - Bakcou Bikes
10:30 am - 11:30 am​​Seminar: Choosing the Correct Broadhead
10:30 am - 11:30 am​​ Seminar: 70 Years of Bowhunting Adventures & Misadventures - Dennis Dunn
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm​​ Field Judging  Championship Qualifying Round
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm​​ Seminar:  Cold Weather Hunting - John Barklow - Sitka
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm​​ Seminar: Hunt Quietly - Matt Rinella
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ​​Seminar: Choosing an Outfitter - Stephen Wards-Wards Outfitting
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ​​Seminar:  Wilderness First Aid - Amy LePage
4:00 pm - 5:00pm ​​Official Measurers Meeting 
4:00 pm​​​ First Time Attendee Reception
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm​​ Electronic Forms Training for Measurers - Tim Rozewski
5:00 pm - 6:00pm​​ Corporate Sponsor and Outfitter Reception
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm​​ Cocktail Hour
7:00 pm - 12:00 am ​​ScentLok BBQ Bash: Nate Hosie Concert

Friday, April 14
7:00 am - 8:15 am​​ Measurers Breakfast (must RSVP) - Sponsored by NBEF
8:00 am - 6:00 pm ​​Registration open 
8:00 am ​​​33rd Biennial 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 Curt Wells sponsored by NBEF
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ​​Seminar: Cold Weather Hunting - John Barklow-Sitka
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ​​Seminar:  Wilderness First Aid - Amy LePage
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm​​ Seminar: The Art and Science of Making the Shot - Allen Bolen
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm​​ VIP Meet & Greet Reception (by invitation)
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm ​​Tour – Brewery Tour 
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm​​ Bowsite Reception
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ​​Seminar: Q & A with Remi Warren
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm ​​Seminar: Hunting Africa & Dangerous Game - Jon Fossel
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 - 6:00 pm ​​Registration open 
8:00 am ​​​33rd Biennial North American Big Game Exhibit Opens
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ​​Outfitter/Vendor Area open 
9:15 am - 11:15 am​​ Tour – Automobile Museum
10:00 am - 11:00 am ​Seminar: Choosing the Correct Broadhead 
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 Frank Noska
10:00 am - 11:30 am ​Women’s Campfire Session
11:00 am - 12:15 pm ​LUNCHEON featuring Easton Holder with Raised Hunting
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm ​​2023 Pope and Young LIVE AUCTION 
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm​​ Cocktail Hour
6:00 pm ​​​33rd Big Game Awards Gala & Auction

Agenda, seminars, and events are subject to change.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

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