The Mesa BASS PRO SHOPS will host a FIELD & STREAM TOTAL OUTDOORSMAN CHALLENGE QUALIFIER. The event is a coast-to-coast competition to name the most competent & well-rounded sportsman in the nation. Winners from the event will advance to the Regional Championships where thousands of dollars is up for grabs in cash & prizes. Entrance is FREE with each participant receiving a gift bag full of goodies from Field & Stream, Bass Pro Shops & more. Outdoorsmen & –women in Mesa will have 3 opportunities to participate, on April 4th, April 5th, & April 6th.
“We’re not short on great outdoor opportunities in this area & I certainly think we’re home to some of the top outdoorsmen in the region, if not the country,” says Nikole Holverson, Promotions Manager of the Mesa Bass Pro Shops. “This event is a great way to come out, have some fun & see how you stack-up against your buddies & the rest of the nation. The chance to win $25,000 doesn’t hurt either!”
The competition will test outdoorsmen’s skills in baitcasting, archery & air rifle challenges with each participant receiving a gift bag. The top 6 competitors from each store will advance to the Regional Championship where cash & prizes are on the line. Winners at the regional level will also earn 1 of 16 coveted spots at the Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge National Championship where competitors will go head-to-head for a top prize of $25,000 in cash & prizes & a feature in Field & Stream magazine.
“If you’re a good hunter & good fisherman you could walk away with some cash & have a ton of fun,” said Anthony Licata, editor of Field & Stream. “We’re looking for someone who loves the outdoors & takes advantage of each season’s opportunities from fishing & hunting to archery & ATV’s. I can’t wait to see what Mesa has to offer.”
In its 5th year, the Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge is the only contest in the country to determine the most competent all-around outdoorsman. The event tests sportsmen’s abilities by putting them through a series of skills challenges that that touch on all areas of the outdoor sports. Sixteen participants will compete in the National Championships in Springfield, Mo., Sept. 5th - 7th, earning their spots through a series of local qualifiers & Regional Championships.
Competitors at the national event will participate in 7 outdoor skill challenges, including: fly-fishing, baitcasting, rifle, shotgun, ATV handling, endurance, & archery. The Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge National Championship winner will walk away with $25,000 in cash & prizes, a feature in Field & Stream magazine, & extensive coverage on FieldandStream.com & the Total Outdoorsman Challenge television show.
The Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge is FREE to enter, however space is limited. Please sign-up onsite the day of the qualifier. Competitors at the Mesa Bass Pro Shops can compete multiple times, with the best score counting.
For additional information & official rules, please visit FieldandStream.com/totaloutdoorsman or go on line at basspro.com.
Sponsors of the 2008 Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge include: Bass Pro Shops; Toyota; Wolverine; Bowtech; 2008 CMA Music Festival; Repel; Dinty Moore; & the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
LOCATION:
Bass Pro Shops Mesa
1133 N. Dobson Road
Mesa, Arizona 85201
SCHEDULE:
Dates: April 4th, 5th, 6th.
Times:
Registration: 8:30am - 11:30am
Noon - 1:15pm 1st Round
1:15pm - 2:30pm 2nd Round
2:30 - 3:45pm 3rd Round