IOWA DEER CLASSIC SHOW FEATURES

North America’s Top Speakers — the names you know and respect. We are proud to host many of North America’s finest outdoor speakers and television personalities presenting seminars on a wide variety of hunting and outdoor topics on three continuous stages. To visit the Seminar page CLICK HERE
Seminar stage sponsors are


Ronnie Adams “Swamp People”


Ronnie Adams is a celebrity hunter on The History Channel’s Swamp People. Ronnie is a native of Louisiana and known as one of the most successful hunters on the bayou. His grandfather taught him about alligator hunting when he was just a young boy, that ignited a lifelong long love of hunting and the swamps. Hunting alligators is just a part of the life of this true swamper. Ronnie loves giving people a look into the life of a south Louisiana outdoorsman through his social media and speaking engagements.

Located in Wiebe Knives Booth #341, 343


“Nature” Nick’s Animal Adventures

SHOW TIMES
Friday: 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM


Right from New York: Nature Nick’s Animal Adventures educational wildlife show. You will be enraptured with delight seeing a 10’ long python or when a Eurasian Eagle owl stretches out his 6’ wingspan! Nick’s exotic animals include but not limited to: owls, falcons, snakes, alligators, Hedgehogs, and Toucan, turtles! “Nature” Nick personally presents all shows himself. He is a TV personality, author, and professional animal trainer. Show also includes a meet & greet following the show where audience members can interact and have their photos taken. Nature Nick and his animals have been featured on: The Martha Stewart Show, Fox & Friends, Good Day New York, Good Morning America, and The Today Show!

Located in the Upper Level – East End


ANTLERS by KLAUS
Spectacular display!

SPONSORED BY:



North American Shed Hunters Club
Located on the Upper Level

To view Upper Level Diagram CLICK HERE

This year’s World Class Shed Display will include giants from states not typically known for big sheds. You’ll see Colorado’s 220’s set weighing close to eight pounds! There’s a North Dakota current state record non typical single at 123”. Matt Beard, member of NASHC, will share his Alberta giant typical, which is currently the larges scoring typical killed in 2023. There will be lots of unique pieces on display all weekend.

Matt Beard


Iowa’s Biggest Big Buck Contest Upper Level!

To view Upper Level Diagram CLICK HERE
The biggest bucks taken in the last couple years will be on display for your eyes only. This is the contest all Iowa Hunters are striving to win. Many different categories to compete in including Firearm, Bow, Muzzleloader, Historical, Youth, Crossbow and Ladies categories, all broken into Typical and Non-Typical divisions! If you took a trophy whitetail in the past two years, we certainly encourage you to enter! There is a historical division for bucks taken before Fall 2022 season. Your $20 Big Buck Contest entry fee includes official Boone & Crockett or Pope & Young measuring of your trophy and a chance to win a Bow!
You never know what Iowa gems will show up, like this year’s new Iowa top 5 Archery Typical buck, the Burlington Buck!

For more Information go to the “BIG BUCK CONTEST” page.


Iowa Whitetail Hall of Fame! Upper Level!

To view Upper Level Diagram CLICK HERE

Each year we invite every Boone & Crockett whitetail that has been entered in our Big Buck Contest to be part of the Iowa Whitetail Hall of Fame. This creates an overwhelming wall of over 100 Boone & Crockett caliber trophies… an amazing tribute to Iowa’s quality whitetails.
Sponsored by:


Monster Shed Antler Contest Upper Level!


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–Hundreds of monster sheds from all across whitetail country will be on display for the weekend in this great contest sponsored by the North American Shed Hunters Club! Whitetail sheds can be brought in and entered into our contest for awards and prizes creating a spectacular display showcasing the great finds of shed hunters. A fitting display for a pastime which is so quickly growing in popularity. The Shed Antler Display has expanded to occupy over 100 feet of shed antlers!

For more Information go to the “SHED CONTEST” page.


Sign up to shoot the Hoyt Classic 300 Tournament! — The Mid-Iowa Archers and the Iowa Deer Classic
are excited to bring you this 3-day Vegas-Style 300 Round Tournament to be held in Hall A – Hy-Vee Hall of the Iowa Events Center.
All proceeds will benefit the Mid Iowa Archers.
Amateur Tournament Entry Fee is only $10, and cubs (kids age 8-11) are only $5. Professional shooter Entry Fee is $50 with an 80% payback!
Trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in 12 Divisions!
For more information go to “300 TOURNAMENT” page.


Shoot the Raised at Full Draw 3D Shoot! — Bowhunter 3D Shoot Challenge is a simulated bowhunting environment for archers of all proficiency levels. The format is shooter friendly with great prize chances for all shooters.
For more information go to “3D Shoot” page.


Mechanical Bull Riding
In North Hall A

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Kids Archery Range

Kids Archery Range

Kids Archery Range
Raised at Full Draw will offer Free
youth archery lessons and free shooting.
Members will help instruct young archers how to shoot a bow & arrow. All equipment will be provided.
Located next to the 300 Range in North Hall A.

KIDS ACTIVITY AREA
South End of Pre-Function

Friday-Saturday and SundayFACE PAINTING– P18

Door Prizes! Door Prizes!
For a list of Door prizes and how you can enter CLICK HERE

Food Court!
Along with concessions located throughout Hy-Vee Hall. That means more food and beverage choices and less waiting!

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