Sales and activities to take place Thursday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 19
Sidney, NE -(Ammoland.com)- Cabela’s Incorporated, the World’s Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, will celebrate Cabela’s Pheasant Classic event with sales, guest appearances, seminars, family activities, sponsor exhibits, product demonstrations and more at the company’s Mitchell, S.D. location, Thursday, Oct. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 19.
The celebration of the upcoming pheasant season will kick-off with special sale prices and in-store registration to win a $500 Cabela’s gift card Thursday, Oct. 9. The gift card winner will be announced Saturday, Oct. 18. Sales prices will continue to Sunday, Oct. 19.
Special appearances, seminars, family activities, sponsor exhibits, product demonstrations and more will take place Thursday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 19. Special appearances will include:
- Tom Dokken, inventor of Dokken’s DeadFowl Trainer and author/founder of Dokken Dog Supply – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17
- Benny Spies, host of “GUN IT with Benny Spies” television show – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
- Scott Linden, host of “Wingshooting USA” television show – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 and 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Family activities, sponsor demonstrations and special events to take place include:
- Cabela’s Pheasants Hunters’ Breakfast – 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16; Friday, Oct. 17; and Saturday, Oct. 18.
- Canine Field Hunt Test – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17
- Express Licensing
- Beretta Mobile Showroom
- Cowboy Fast-Draw Demos
- Dutch-Oven Samples
- And more
Cabela’s also will host the Cabela’s Great American Banded Bird Hunt. This contest will offer more than $20,000 in prizes to customers 18 years and older who register and legally harvest a specially banded pheasant during the South Dakota pheasant season beginning Saturday, Oct. 18 and ending Sunday, Jan. 4. End of season contest prizes, including a $2,000 Cabela’s shopping spree, will be awarded on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015.
Additionally, customers who upload photographs using #CabelasMitchell to Twitter or Instagram to be eligible to win a $100 Cabela’s gift card.
“According to the South Dakota Wildlife Division, the 2014 pheasant brood survey increased 76 percent compared to 2013,” said Jennifer Johnston, marketing manager for Cabela’s Mitchell location. “This should lead to increased opportunities and participation for outdoor enthusiasts who live in or visit the state. Cabela’s Pheasant Classic event is a great way to kick-off this year’s exciting season and offer customers the products and knowledge they need to be successful.”
Extended store hours during Cabela’s Pheasant Classic are: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18; and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. For more information and a complete schedule of Cabela’s Mitchell Pheasant Classic events, call 605-996-0337, click here or visit the Cabela’s Mitchell store.
About Cabela’s Incorporated
Cabela’s Incorporated, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska, is a leading specialty retailer, and the world’s largest direct marketer, of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since the Company’s founding in 1961, Cabela’s has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world, and has long been recognized as the World’s Foremost Outfitter. Through Cabela’s growing number of retail stores, its well-established direct business, and its recent expansion into Canada, it offers a wide and distinctive selection of high-quality outdoor products at competitive prices while providing superior customer service. Cabela’s also issues the Cabela’s CLUB Visa credit card, which serves as its primary customer loyalty rewards program. Cabela’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CAB”.