NEW! DockDogs

Come see what this exciting performance event for dogs is all about. Watch canine athletes run down a 40-foot dock and jump into a 40-foot long pool of water to compete in Big Air® (long jump), Extreme Vertical® (high jump) and Speed Retrieve® (fastest dog to the end of the pool) competitions. An event like no other, DockDogs is sure to make a big splash at the show!! www.dockdogs.com

To register to compete or to view a full competition schedule, click here.

NEW! Ducks Unlimited Room

Visit the Ducks Unlimited room to learn about the importance of wetlands and waterfowl conservation.  Kids can pick up a duck identifier poster and paint their own duck decoy, while supplies last.  Located in Room 102 A.

For $25 you can purchase a ticket to the Sportsman's Night Out being held at 1:00p.m. on Saturday, March 27th at the Minneapolis Convention Center, sponsored by Ducks Unlimited. Food, beverages, and a ticket to the Northwest Sportshow is included ($10 value). Click here for more details and to purchase tickets to this exciting event!

Wild Turkey Room

Get ready for Spring turkey hunts! Features seminars, product demonstrations and a World Slam of wild turkeys on display. Also, register to take part in the National Wild Turkey Federation MN State Chapter Northwest Sportshow Open Calling Contest!  Click here to register.

Wild Turkey Seminar Schedule Coming Soon!
All wild turkey seminars take place in Room 102 B.
 

Take Me Fishing Center

Reel fun for everyone, from aspiring anglers to full-blown fishing fanatics! This interactive exhibit features hands-on activities, presentations and demonstrations that will give you the know-how to get started or improve your fishing skills.  Located in Lobby D.

Also, take the Angler's Legacy pledge and be automatially entered to win a Walt Disney^® World Vacation & Fishing Excursion, click here!

Meet SpongeBob SquarePants at the Show!

Straight from Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob SquarePants will visit the Northwest Sportshow on Saturday & Sunday, March 27th & 28th from 12pm–3pm. Don't miss your chance to see the porous little guy!

U.S. Passport Fair

Planning a trip to Canada or an exotic hunt in a faraway place? Make sure you have your U.S. Passport!  Get yours at the U.S. Passport Fair at the show in Lobby C!

Hours of Operation:  Thurs 3pm-7pm, Fri 3pm-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-3pm

What to bring:

1. Original certified Birth Certificate, original naturalization certificate or previous passport.
2. Two (2) passport photos (or you can have your photos taken at the show for $18.33).
3. State issued driver's license (State issued ID cards can be accepted, additional documentation and/or identifying witness strongly recommended).
4. Check or credit card (Visa or Mastercard) accepted as payment.
5. Completed for DS-11 (passport application) which can be downloaded at travel.state.gov or can be completed onsite.
6. If applying for children under the age of 16 both parents or the child's legal guardian(s) must appear.  If only one parent can appear you must have a notarized statement from the absent parent giving consent for the child's passport to be applied for.

Fees: 
Adults $100.00 without pictures/$118.33 with pictures taken
Minors (under 16) $85.00 without pictures/$103.33 with pictures taken
Passcard — Adults $45.00/Minors $35.00
Birth Certificate Certified Copy — $16.00 (Minnesota births only)
 

3-D Pop-up Archery Practice and Tournament

The 3D Pop-Up Bowhunters Challenge is a simulated bowhunting environment for archers of all skill levels. It's a great way to learn while testing your bowhunting skills and equipment. Pop and Walk-Out 3-D Target Stations, plus Stationary Decoy Targets, keep you thinking—you never knowing which target is coming next, or what the distance will be. It's fast, fun, and educational. Visit Room 101 G to sign up to compete in the Sunday tournament being held at 2pm—you must bring your own bow for practicing and tournament entry!

You could win an archery hunt in Colorado from Fawn Gulch Outfitters, a $1600 value!  Click here for fee details and tournament entry!

Fish Tank Pro Demonstrations

Come watch the pros doing live casting demonstrations at the Fish Tank. Get a glimpse underwater to see how Minnesota fish respond to various baits and casting techniques.  Schedule coming soon!
 

National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Presentation

On Saturday, March 27th at 3:00p.m. the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame will induct Ted Takasaki into the Hall of Fame as a Legendary Angler and Larry Bollig as a Legendary Communicator.  Watch the induction live on the Main Seminar Stage, Room 101 H.

Trout Pond

Kids can fish for FREE for live trout at the pond located in Lobby D. Keep’em or release’em!

Hunter's Laser Shot Gallery

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Firearms Safety Program will have FREE laser hunting games to teach children both the fun and importance of safety in hunting.

Licenses by the Minnesota Department of  Natural Resources

The Minnesota DNR booth in Lobby D is your one-stop shopping area for all the licenses you’ll need to be outdoors this summer.