july 8–10, 2016 - bass pro shops

THE PYRAMIDMEMPHIS, TNTHE PYRAMIDMEMPHIS, TN

July 8–10, 2016

THE GREAT AMERICAN RIVER CLEANUP!

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SIGN UPNOW!

RegistrationMarch 28th at 8ambasspro.com/usopen

JOIN THE GREAT AMERICAN RIVER CLEANUP!IN A GRAND LOCATION: THE PYRAMID, MEMPHIS, TN

THE WORLD’S LARGEST BOWFISHING EVENT AND SALE!Bring along the family and friends for three full days of bowfishing at its finest!• Exhibits by Leading Bowfishing Manufacturers• Seminars by today’s top professional fishermen and vendors• Meet your favorite TV fishing hosts• Shop inside the World’s Greatest store for the latest in bowfishing equipment• See HUGE alligator gar and rough fish inside the storeAND MORE!

$25,000CASH

GRAND PRIZE

LOTS OF Giveaways!

MORE WATER

CHOICESTO FISH INTHAN EVER

BEFORE!

MORESEMINARS

MORECOMPETITIONS

MOREVENDORS!


PLAN NOW TO ATTEND!July 8–10, 2016 MEMPHIS, TN.

One thing I can promise you - if you come to the U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship and Expo at Bass Pro Shop’s Memphis Pyramid store in Memphis, TN, July 8, 9, and 10, no matter how far you travel- the trip will be worth your while. The U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship and Expo has something for everyone that loves bowfishing, archery, or just spending time on the water. There will be seminars from top pros, custom bow-fishing boats from around the country, vendor booths from the leading companies in bowfishing, as well as small booths featuring new and innovative products. Competitors signed up for the tournament will receive special discounts and pricing for lots of bowfishing gear.

The U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship in just it’s third year, became the World’s largest bow-fishing event. The tournament has more than doubled in size after hosting over 500 fishermen in it’s inaugural year. Teams from around the country took over 32,000 lbs. of fish in 2015. All these fish were turned into liquid organic fertilizer for use on organic farms. This year there is a $25,000 guaranteed cash prize for the champions and $5,000 dollar check for the biggest fish boated. We’ve added more water for competitors, the Mississippi River– from MO/TN Line to Vicksburg, MS, and lots of lakes for you to compete on.Hope to see you in Memphis!

Captain of Team Blood Vessel and Founder of the Bass Pro ShopsU.S. Open Bowfishing Tournament

Get ready to shoot the carp out of ‘em!

We’re easy to find!1 Bass Pro Drive, Memphis, TN (901)291-8200

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Step inside the great outdoors!22 million cubic feet under one roof!

The tallest freestanding elevator in America!

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Bowfishing boats on display...

Surrounded by buffalo and giant alligator gar—all inside the pyramid!

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Two great dining options: Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill and The Lookout at the top of the Pyramid. See huge aquariums filled with native fish, duck avairies a cypress swamp and alligator pit. Visit 1 of 7 Beretta Galleries in the world! Also check out the

Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center. AND MORE!

FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY!5:30-6:30pm Reception FREE appetizers and Free Admission to The Lookout

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FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

Don’t Forget: Graceland Tours!FREE Seminars!

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2016 U. S. Open Bowfishing ChampionshipMemphis, TN USA

BIG 20 FORMATCarp Species Only (Common, Grass, Silver, Bighead)

Every Team Member receives an Official U.S. Open Tournament T-Shirt

All pre-registered team members eligible for a chance to win a

Brand NEW Tracker® Sportsman 1860 Bowfishing BoatValued at $22,995

Each member of the winning team receives:1 U.S. OPEN EDITION ONEIDA OSPREY BOW—OVER $3,000 Total Value

Limited Edition

Red, White and Blue

U.S. Open Color Scheme!

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IMPORTANT DATESFor the World’s Greatest Bowfishermen!

FRIDAY, JULY 8No boats required, no inspections on Friday.Noon–5pm Team Registration–inside store

5:30-6:30pm Reception FREE appetizers and Free Admission to The Lookout

SATURDAY, JULY 9Random boat inspections this day only.

8am–1pm Team Registration1:30pm Mandatory Captain’s Meeting ONLY CAPTAIN MUST BE PRESENT

10am-7pm U.S. Open Bowfishing Expo:Featuring food, vendor booths, and activities for the whole family!

2pm–5:30pm Free Seminars and Appearances6pm Teams are released to fish

CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAYJULY 10

5am–9am Open for Weigh-In, all teams must be on premises and in line by 9am

AWARD PRESENTATIONSMAIN STAGE Sunday July 10 at Noon

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Thank you for all the fish!SF Organics turns them into Organic Fertilizer

All fish taken during the U.S. Open Bowfishing Championship will be put to good useas environmentally friendly fertilizer. Advances in technology have made it possibleto liquefy fish into a safe, healthy fertilizer for use by organic farmers and home and

garden purposes. SF Organics, a Division of Schafer Fisheries, uses hydrolysis to breakthe product down while maintaining the vitamins, enzymes, amino acids and minerals

that create high-quality natural plant food.

“We love being able to get the kind of tonnage this bowfishing tournament willproduce,” said James Schafer of SF Organics, a Division of Schafer Fisheries.

“We’re able to pick up the fish in our refrigerated trucks the same day they’re caughtso we can convert them into organic fertilizer.”

For more information go to: sf-organics.com

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