Deer Scoring Set for Inaugural Kansas Open Season Sportsman’s Expo

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (March 1, 2021) — Deer scoring and the Trophy Deer Contest will be part of the inaugural Kansas Open Season Sportsman’s Expo, March 12-14 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Entries will be received all three days of the Expo on-site.
 
Attendees who bring a trophy deer to be scored in the Trophy Deer Contest will receive their deer’s official score, be able to show off their deer, compete for an award and get a weekend pass to the Expo. A $20 fee for Deer Scoring, includes a show ticket and weekend pass. For full information on Kansas Open Season Sportsman’s Expo Deer Scoring, CLICK HERE.
 
Jerry Lunde, who is an Official Measurer for Boone & Crockett, Pope & Young, Wisconsin Buck and Bear, Minnesota official Measurers, North American Shed Hunters, and Longhunters, will head up the Deer Scoring team. Dave Boland, known in the outdoor world as, “The Legend,” in terms of scoring sheds, will be part of the team of measurer’s.
 
“Having deer scoring at the Kansas Expo will add a great element to the show,” said Chris O’Hara, Vertical Outdoor Director, Bonnier Events. “This will be the first time in over a year that official deer scoring has been conducted at a show in Kansas, so we are expecting plenty of attendees to take part. We always enjoy seeing what folks bring, especially going to a new market for us, like the Kansas City area.”
 
The following classes will be scored: Archery Typical, Archery Non Typical, Gun Typical, Gun Non Typical, Youth 16 and under and Women’s. Awards will be given to first-place, second-place and third-place in each category as well as an overall highest score and a Judges’ Choice Champion.

For more information on the Kansas Open Season Sportsman’s Expo, CLICK HERE.

Please Note: In an effort to ensure that the Kansas Open Season Sportsman’s Expo provides both a safe and enjoyable environment for all our guests, participants, sponsors/exhibitors, partners, building and event staff and the local community, a specific set of guidelines have been mandated by the State of Kansas, Johnson County and the Overland Park Convention Center.

These guidelines will be enforced throughout the event and cooperation from Open Season Sportsman’s Expo vendors and attendees is paramount to ensuring that the event is able to continue as planned. All guests will be required to have a face mask to enter the venue. All guests will be required to wear face masks at all times while walking around the show. All guests must practice social distancing.

The Kansas Open Season Sportsman’s Expo is sponsored by: Sportsman’s Outfitter Marine, Cable Dahmer Automotive Group, Hague Quality Water, Bordner Home Improvement, Croft Trailer Supply and Bowhunters United, “Try Before You Buy” Shooting Lanes Sponsor.