Whos going to Nashville next month for the NWTF convention?

shawn mills · #1 01-23-2010, 08:34 PM

If spring dont hurry up and sprung... I'm gonna go nuts! We got a group headed up on Friday moring real early and will stay through Saturday. How many more killers on here are headed up? Where's everybody planning on staying?

DBrannon · #2 01-23-2010, 10:25 PM

I'll be there...gonna be staying at the Opry hotel. Never been to the national convention but I hear its something else. Got a few call makers on my list I'm gonna check out Friday, probably won't stay long after that.

boparks · #3 01-23-2010, 10:49 PM

I'm headed up Friday as well Shawn and planning to come back Saturday evening. Staying at Opryland. Looking forward to it.

**fredw** · #4 01-24-2010, 07:16 AM

I'll be there early Friday and leave after the luncheon on Saturday.

Gobble & Strut · #5 01-24-2010, 08:35 AM

Yeah, man. Me and the family are going up Thursday and coming home Sunday. We make it a family vacation and all of us look forward to it. We are staying at Opryland as well and will do the usual trip to the Opry and such. The wife and kids are stoked, and well, I guess I'm pretty jacked as well.

Gobble & Strut · #6 01-24-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DBrannon

I'll be there...gonna be staying at the Opry hotel. Never been to the national convention but I hear its something else. Got a few call makers on my list I'm gonna check out Friday, probably won't stay long after that.

You will have a blast. A humble suggestion for you to consider is to spend your time checking everything out and then go back and buy what you liked the best. There is so, so much stuff and it can be overwhelming. Also, there are a lot of great callmakers there, but there are also a lot of great salesmen if you get my drift. It could take most of your day Friday just to make the rounds and narrow down your choices.

I'm not trying to meddle, just trying to help. Good luck and get ready for turkey hunter's heaven.

shawn mills · #7 01-24-2010, 08:47 AM

I'm starting to think I shoulda booked a room already. The four of us will probably have to drive clear to Ky to find a room Friday night!

JamesG · #8 01-24-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Gobble & Strut

You will have a blast. A humble suggestion for you to consider is to spend your time checking everything out and then go back and buy what you liked the best. There is so, so much stuff and it can be overwhelming. Also, there are a lot of great callmakers there, but there are also a lot of great salesmen if you get my drift. It could take most of your day Friday just to make the rounds and narrow down your choices.

I'm not trying to meddle, just trying to help. Good luck and get ready for turkey hunter's heaven.

but you do have a point. So overwhelming you'll have a tough decision on what to get. Its awesome

boparks · #9 01-24-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

but you do have a point. So overwhelming you'll have a tough decision on what to get. Its awesome

Gobble and Strutt and JamesG are right. You'll feel like 2 year old gobbler surrounded by a 100 yelping hens.

Walking around and scouting it all out is important. The guys that sound good running a call will call you in.

When it comes to pot calls, I often will only buy the call that I heard being ran and the striker that was being used.

And Shawn, you should get room soon as it is a convienient and nice place to stay and you run into good folks at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

DBrannon · #10 01-24-2010, 10:05 AM

Thanks for the advice Gobble & Strut, with that many booths and the loads of people coming in, I bet there are some good salesman out there. I've got some call makers on my list that I'll be hitting up first thing Friday. Does anybody know if Lamar Williams will be in Nashville?

**Greg Tench** · #11 01-24-2010, 10:12 AM

Going up late Thursday, staying at Holiday Inn Express(Opryland) coming back Saturday evening.

CBASS · #12 01-24-2010, 10:56 AM

I will be there Sat.

Sultangobbler · #13 01-24-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DBrannon

Thanks for the advice Gobble & Strut, with that many booths and the loads of people coming in, I bet there are some good salesman out there. I've got some call makers on my list that I'll be hitting up first thing Friday. Does anybody know if Lamar Williams will be in Nashville?

If he is, There's probably a chance he'll be at the Tools of The Trade booth.

ryanwhit · #14 01-24-2010, 03:00 PM

I'm going. Never been before. takin' my wife up Friday morn, go to the show, go out to dinner at the stockyard or something like that, then comin' back sat morning. we're staying at the opryland. would love to meet some of y'all if it works out!

Covehnter · #15 01-24-2010, 03:08 PM

I'll be there.

boparks · #16 01-24-2010, 03:24 PM

Covehunter,

You'll enjoy it. You should take your girlfriend and stay at the Opryland Hotel if you can and you'll both have a good timeand see just how big of deal turkey hunting has become.

Al62 · #17 01-24-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DBrannon

Thanks for the advice Gobble & Strut, with that many booths and the loads of people coming in, I bet there are some good salesman out there. I've got some call makers on my list that I'll be hitting up first thing Friday. Does anybody know if Lamar Williams will be in Nashville?

Last I talked with Lamar, he told me he wouldn't be in Nashville this year. Haven't spoken with him in a few months, so not sure if he's changed his mind or not.

Al

gblrklr · #18 01-24-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DBrannon

Thanks for the advice Gobble & Strut, with that many booths and the loads of people coming in, I bet there are some good salesman out there. I've got some call makers on my list that I'll be hitting up first thing Friday. Does anybody know if Lamar Williams will be in Nashville?

No, he isn't going this year.

MKW · #19 01-24-2010, 05:02 PM

I'll be there the whole time in the Supreme Turkey Calls booth. #727

Mike

1776Flintlock · #20 01-24-2010, 06:25 PM

February 18 - 21, 2010
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee

autoturkey · #21 01-24-2010, 07:43 PM

i am going thus thur sun.

BOB_HARWELL · #22 01-24-2010, 07:45 PM

I'll be there, booth 261. Drop by.

BOB

Gobble & Strut · #23 01-24-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanwhit

I'm going. Never been before. takin' my wife up Friday morn, go to the show, go out to dinner at the stockyard or something like that, then comin' back sat morning. we're staying at the opryland. would love to meet some of y'all if it works out!

Y'all will have a blast. The stockyard has great steaks and they are pricey, though, in case you don't already know. They have a complimentary shuttle that will come pick you up and return you to Opryland motel. When you get ready, just call them for a reservation a couple of hours in advance and tell them you want the shuttle. You should consider going to the Opry if you have time as well. Call the motel and they can get you some good seats. The whole experience is great. take care

ryanwhit · #24 01-24-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gobble & Strut

Y'all will have a blast. The stockyard has great steaks and they are pricey, though, in case you don't already know. They have a complimentary shuttle that will come pick you up and return you to Opryland motel. When you get ready, just call them for a reservation a couple of hours in advance and tell them you want the shuttle. You should consider going to the Opry if you have time as well. Call the motel and they can get you some good seats. The whole experience is great. take care

yeah, we went to the stockyard this summer when we were up there. it was our first time, and it was a good steak. not someplace that i could go to celebrate a tuesday night, but it was our anniversary when we were there this summer, and this will be a little get away trip as well, so it'll be ok. it absolutely is a fine steak...anyone who wants to go out for a nice dinner in a place that has some pretty cool history should check it out.

dwills · #25 01-25-2010, 09:51 AM

I am planning on driving up to nashville early saturday morning. I have never been before, so where should I park? I don't know where to go or what to expect as far as parking goes.

Gobble & Strut · #26 01-25-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dwills

I am planning on driving up to nashville early saturday morning. I have never been before, so where should I park? I don't know where to go or what to expect as far as parking goes.

They usually have plenty of parking at the motel/convention center. It is usually well marked and they even have shuttles to save your legs. So just go to the Opryland motel and you should be able to figure it out easily from there.

JBax26 · #27 01-26-2010, 06:15 AM

I'll be heading up Friday afternoon and probably hang around till Sunday

Ruger#3 · #28 01-26-2010, 06:33 AM

It's starting to look like my work will allow an all day Saturday visit, it's coming together!

mgbuck34 · #29 01-26-2010, 07:13 AM

I will be there too. Booth # 251.

Michael

Robk · #30 01-26-2010, 07:49 AM

Wish I could but I have to be there the next week for a meeting and convention.

Palmetto gobbler · #31 01-26-2010, 01:45 PM

Steve Mann will be there. He does have a booth but you'll see him walking around.

badcreek · #32 01-27-2010, 11:15 AM

I will be there Thursday night to Sunday, staying at the Gaylord. We make it a family vacation. My wife and 2 boys and my parents. If you have never been, you are in for a treat. It is a blast. Walk around first and then narrow your choices, because it can be overwhelming.
If you are staying in Nashville, make a trip to the Loveless Cafe. It is definately worth going to. Awesome food. The hotel can give directions.

kentuckychuck · #33 01-28-2010, 03:30 AM

Shawn im going to be heading up there on thursday to set up booth. Gonna be there all weekend come by and see us, Chuck

dustin_horne · #34 01-30-2010, 09:20 AM

Going up there Thursday and coming home Saturday night. Staying at the Opry Hotel. Hope to meet some "real" turkey hunters.

mcduckman · #35 01-30-2010, 01:31 PM

me and my girlfriend will be heading up on Friday. It'll be my first visit to Nashville. I'm excited!

M Sharpe · #36 01-30-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dwills

I am planning on driving up to nashville early saturday morning. I have never been before, so where should I park? I don't know where to go or what to expect as far as parking goes.

There is a mall adjacent to the motel. That's where a lot of folks park.

M Sharpe · #37 01-30-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MKW

I'll be there the whole time in the Supreme Turkey Calls booth. #727

Mike

Do I know you from somewhere? Because that is the same booth I'm going to be in.

rutandstrut · #38 01-30-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shawn mills

I'm starting to think I shoulda booked a room already. The four of us will probably have to drive clear to Ky to find a room Friday night!

Shawn, Call the Crestwood Suites in Murfreesboro, TN. It is only 10-12 Miles away. The Price is right and the rooms (Suites with Full Kitchen) are top notch! PM for more Info.

WESBULLDOGS · #39 01-31-2010, 08:11 AM

looks like ill be heading up on Friday and coming back on Saturday evening. Lookin foward to it.

boparks · #40 01-31-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WESBULLDOGS

looks like ill be heading up on Friday and coming back on Saturday evening. Lookin foward to it.

Hey, sorry but I believe saw your name on the list to "Refuse Entry"

J.W. · #41 02-05-2010, 02:54 PM

I'm gonna make it up there somehow. I might have to drive up early Saturday morning and spend the entire day and come right back home. A lot of driving, but it'll be worth it.

Jason

boparks · #42 02-05-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by J.W.

I'm gonna make it up there somehow. I might have to drive up early Saturday morning and spend the entire day and come right back home. A lot of driving, but it'll be worth it.

Jason

Hey I believe I saw your name on the same list mentioned 2 post above. They have standards ya know?

J.W. · #43 02-05-2010, 03:01 PM

You were right. The atmosphere on here HAS changed!

Gut_Pile · #44 02-05-2010, 04:31 PM

I'll be there saturday

Diesel-7.3 · #45 02-06-2010, 11:47 AM

count me in! leavin thurs. to sunday! im pumped

BPR · #46 02-06-2010, 11:51 AM

Booked a room for the wife and I. Head up Saturday morning.

It will be my first trip. Looking forward to it.

shawn mills · #47 02-06-2010, 11:56 AM

Looking forward to seeing everybody!

Woodshog · #48 02-06-2010, 02:48 PM

I went last year and had a blast. I have family that lives 5 minutes from opryland, I am scheduled to work gotta get my vacation scheduled.

BEARDHUNTER · #49 02-07-2010, 07:06 PM

I will be going up on thurday booth #32 come by and say hello

Covehnter · #50 02-07-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by boparks

Covehunter,

You'll enjoy it. You should take your girlfriend and stay at the Opryland Hotel if you can and you'll both have a good timeand see just how big of deal turkey hunting has become.

I've been going to the Nationals for the past 4 years now and wouldnt miss it. It's the show of shows for turkey hunters. I've got some friends that live in Nashville that we'll be staying with this year.

btw, i'll have Cove on my name badge.