CT Boating & PWC/Jet Ski 1-Day Certification Course
Saturdays, Aug. 15, Sept. 5, Sept. 26
CT Boating & PWC/Jet Ski Certification Course
CT Boating & PWC/Jet Ski 1-Day Certification Course Safe Boating Connecticut will be teaching the CT Boating and PWC/Jet Ski Certification Class. The course is available in a one-day format on weekends, either on Saturdays or Sundays throughout the year. This State Certification is widely known as a Boating and Jetski License and is required by Connecticut residents to operate boats and PWC in Connecticut waters. Certification is recognized by the Coast Guard and is valid throughout the country. Pre-registration is required, please visit
www.safeboatingconnecticut.com to register online or call (203) 659-0414. Click here for PRE-REGISTRATION.
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room by the Candlewood Grill.
Sat., Aug. 15, "So You Want to Go for a Paddle"
"So You Want to Go for a Paddle"
The CT DEP Boating Division will be conducting a seminar on how to stay safe and happy during your paddling adventures! Topics include how to choose a canoe/kayak, paddling gear, the effects of cold water, life jackets and places to paddle. All levels of paddlers are welcome, from novice to expert, and all ages. Bring the whole family!
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room next to Candlewood Grill 2nd Floor.
Wed., Aug. 19, Cruzin' at Cabela's
Cruzin' at Cabela's
Looking for something fun to do after a long hard day at work? Stop by and check out some great classic cars and motorcycles. Event is sponsored by Gengras Motorcycles, Trantolo & Trantolo, and Cabela's.
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Store Parking Lot.
Fall Great Outdoor Days
Fall Great Outdoor Days Seminars & Activities
Saturday & Sunday, August 22 & 23
Ted Lewis Freshwater Fly Tying Demonstration/Instruction
Come meet Ted Lewis, native New Englander, and let him share his 50 years of fishing experience and fly tying techniques with you.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Fly Fishing Department � First Floor.
Bowhunter - Del DelMastro
Who shot their first wild game animal at the age of 15? Well, it can be only one person and that's Pro Staff Team Member Del DelMastro. Come meet the master bow hunter, and let him share his years of experience and worldwide adventures.
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Camo Department - 2nd Floor.
The Man From Primos...
Come meet Steve Peperis, member of Primos Pro-Staff for 20 years and member of the National Wild Turkey Federation for 25 years. He has been hunting turkeys since 1984 in over 15 states. Let Steve help you find the perfect turkey call!
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Archery Department - 2nd floor.
Gun Dog Demonstration with Jennifer Broome
Come meet Pro Staff Team Member, Jennifer Broome of Quinebaug Kennels. Her experience extends from years of training and teaching and oh, yeah she is an author too! Let Jennifer share her special dog training techniques.
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: Outside of store (weather permitting) or in the Ducks and Dogs Department - 2nd floor.
The Man from Sean Mann...
He has been an avid water fowler for 20 years. He hunts all over the U.S. Come meet Rob "Bones" Kenyon of Sean Mann and hear about this experiences and adventures. Let him help you to choose the duck and goose calls.
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Archery Department - 2nd floor.
Boone & Crockett Scoring
Do you have a special trophy that needs to be scored? Come meet the masters of Boone & Crockett and let them do what they do best and maybe your trophy will make the record books!
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: In front of Gun Library - 2nd floor.
Quality Deer Management
Come meet a representative of this non-profit wildlife conservation organization that is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable future for white-tailed deer hunting.
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Camo Department - 2nd floor.
Picking the Right Spotting Scope
Want more magnification than binoculars? A spotting scope is the product for you. Let our expert outfitter help you choose the best scope for your next hunting or wildlife adventure.
Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
Location: Optics Department - 2nd floor.
Hunting From Above
Safety is most import when it comes to a Tree Stand. More and more hunters are "hunting from above". Let our expert outfitter help you choose, from our many different brands, the best tree stand for your next hunting experience.
Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Archery Department - 2nd floor.
Clean My Gun
A clean gun is a happy gun. Let our expert outfitter show you the best cleaning techniques and products to clean your gun.
Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hunting Department - 2nd floor.
3-D Archery
You don't need 3-D glasses for this demo. Let our expert outfitter show you the best way to use a bow on three different types of targets.
Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Archery Department - 2nd floor.
Avery Outdoors
Come meet Avery Outdoors Pro Staff Team Member, David Hochman and let him show you why Avery is the nation's leading manufacturer of waterfowl hunting accessories. Also, come hear about David's adventures throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Ducks and Dogs Department - 2nd floor.
Making Your Own Jerky
Want to put your signature on your own beef or turkey jerky? Come let our expert outfitter show you how to make your own homemade jerky. Of course, there will be samples to try!
Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Camping Department - 2nd floor.
Bow hunting 101 with Del DelMastro
Bought your first bow and am not sure how to use it. Well, let bow hunter expert, Del DelMastro, show you the many ways to get the best out of your bow.
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Camo Department - 2nd floor.
Log Home Living Seminar with The Original Log Cabin Homes Ltd.
Log Home Living Seminar" with The Original Log Cabin Homes, "The Official Log Home of Cabela's", is one of the leading log home & cabin manufacturers in the world. It's the journey of a lifetime that starts with the dream of designing and owning your very own Original Log Cabin Home. You will learn about the many benefits of living in a log home or cabin, the choices of species, the wood shapes and sizes, the advance state-of-the-art technology that goes into every log home and so much more. Receive more information about log homes & cabins and The Original Log Cabin Homes products and services! A representative will be available before and after the seminar. Attendees who purchase during the promotional period following the seminar will receive a *FREE $1,000.00 Cabela's Outfitters Gift Card. (*One per family, ask a representative for details)Pre-Register with Bill Titus, Log Cabin Homes ltd@btitus@logcabinhomes.com or call (252)454-1572. Choose one of (3) Three available seminar times.
Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 12:00-2:00 p.m.; 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Room next to Candlewood Grille.
Prepare Your Own Deep Fried Turkey
You like the taste of a deep fried turkey, but were afraid to prepare it yourself. Well, we have the seminar for you. Let our expert outfitter show you the techniques and equipment to fry your own.
Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Outside in front of store.
Wed., Sept. 9, Cruzin' at Cabela's
Cruzin' at Cabela's
Looking for something fun to do after a long hard day at work? Stop by and check out some great classic cars and motorcycles. Event is sponsored by Gengras Motorcycles, Trantolo & Trantolo, and Cabela's.
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Store Parking Lot.