2023 Event Schedule
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show has something for everyone. This year’s show will be held March 9-12 at State Fair Park | West Allis.
Thurs-Sat: 10 a.m. – 8.p.m. | Sun: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
March 9 Event Schedule
Mercury Marine Hawg Trough Stage Schedule for Thursday, March 9, 2023
11:00 a.m. “Basic to Advanced Walleye Techniques” with Scott Allen of Allen’s Guide Service
12:00 p.m. “Fishing Electronics Made Simple” with Scotty Petersen
1:00 p.m. “Secrets for Catching Smallmouth Bass” with Mike Mladenik, Fishing Hall of Fame Guide
2:00 p.m. “Tips, Tactics, and Techniques: Targeting Spring River Walleyes” with Dale Helgeson
3:00 p.m. “Fishing Electronics Made Simple” with Scotty Petersen
4:00 p.m. “MUSKIE: What You Thought You Knew” with Bob Mehsikomer, Fishing Hall of Fame Angler
5:00 p.m. “Secrets to Conquering Big Southeastern Wisconsin Bass” with Baily Bleser, Local Bass Tournament Angler
6:00 p.m. “Whacky Walleye” with Dale Stroschein
7:00 p.m. “MUSKIE: What You Thought You Knew” with Bob Mehsikomer, Fishing Hall of Fame Angler
Lumberjack Stage Schedule for Thursday, March 9, 2023
12:00 p.m. Timberworks Lumberjack Show
2:00 p.m. Donnybrook Kennels Labrador Retrievers
3:00 p.m. Timberworks Lumberjack Show
4:00 p.m. Fastest Retriever Contest – Qualifying Round
5:00 p.m. Donnybrook Kennels Labrador Retrievers
6:00 p.m. Timberworks Lumberjack Show
Usinger’s Cooking Stage Schedule for Thursday, March 9, 2023
12:00 p.m. “Midwest Grill’n” with Mad Dog & Merrill
2:00 p.m. “Cooking Gone Wild” with Starla Batzko of Starla’s Seasonings
3:00 p.m. “Midwest Grill’n” with Mad Dog & Merrill
4:00 p.m. “Chicken Fried Rabbit” with Jared Bobkin, USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience Culinary Director
6:00 p.m. “Midwest Grill’n” with Mad Dog & Merrill
Outdoor Stage Schedule for Thursday, March 9, 2022
11:00 a.m. “Big Baits = Big Bass” with Jim O’Neil
12:00 p.m. “Turkey Hunting Throughout the Seasons” with Art Helin Outdoors
1:00 p.m. “Wisconsin Turkey Commander Turkey Hunting your Own Gear with Loren Voss
2:00 p.m. “The Ned Rig & A Few Other Top Smallie Presentations” with Bill Shultz
4:00 p.m. “Basic to Advanced Walleye Techniques” with Scott Allen of Allen’s Guide Service
5:00 p.m “Tracking the Pack: How Well Do You Know Your Wolf Tracks?” with Wolf Info Now
6:00 p.m. “First Aid For The Outdoors” with Michelle Helin
7:00 p.m. “Walleye Trolling Tips” with Bill Kutka, SESSION GIVEAWAY: Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce Certificate, EGO Tournament Weigh-In Bag
March 10 Event Schedule
Mercury Marine Hawg Trough Stage Schedule for Friday, March 10, 2023
11:00 a.m. Rob Manthei
12:00 p.m. “Fishing Electronics Made Simple” with Scotty Petersen
1:00 p.m. “Secrets for Catching Smallmouth Bass” with Mike Mladenik, Fishing Hall of Fame Guide
2:00 p.m. “Tips, Tactics, and Techniques: Targeting Spring River Walleyes” with Dale Helgeson
3:00 p.m. “Fishing Electronics Made Simple” with Scotty Petersen
4:00 p.m. “MUSKIE: What You Thought You Knew” with Bob Mehsikomer, Fishing Hall of Fame Angler
5:00 p.m. “Trolling Spinners in Open Water for Walleyes” with Dave Van Oss
6:00 p.m. “Drop Shot Tips & Tricks for Smallmouth AND Largemouth” with Special Guest John Crews, 2-Time Bassmaster Champion
7:00 p.m. “MUSKIE: What You Thought You Knew” with Bob Mehsikomer, Fishing Hall of Fame Angler
Lumberjack Stage Schedule for Friday, March 10, 2023
12:00 p.m. Timberworks Lumberjack Show
2:00 p.m. Donnybrook Kennels Labrador Retrievers
3:00 p.m. Timberworks Lumberjack Show
4:00 p.m. Fastest Retriever Contest – Qualifying Round
5:00 p.m. Donnybrook Kennels Labrador Retrievers
6:00 p.m. Timberworks Lumberjack Show
Usinger’s Cooking Stage Schedule for Friday, March 10, 2023
12:00 p.m. “Midwest Grill’n” with Mad Dog & Merrill
1:30 p.m. “Developing a Personal and Home Protection Plan Seminar” with Starla Batzko
3:00 p.m. “Midwest Grill’n” with Mad Dog & Merrill
4:00 p.m. “Bison Chili” with Jared Bobkin, USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience Culinary Director
6:00 p.m. “Midwest Grill’n” with Mad Dog & Merrill
Outdoor Stage Schedule for Friday, March 10, 2023
11:00 a.m. “Big Baits = Big Bass” with Jim O’Neil
12:00 p.m. “Land Management: 4 Must Haves” with Art Helin Outdoors
1:00 p.m. “Wisconsin Turkey Commander Turkey 101” with Loren Voss
2:00 p.m. “Go Hunting! Tips for Getting Started” with Michelle Helin
3:00 p.m. “How to Pattern Mature Whitetails” with Art Helin Outdoors
4:00 p.m. “Trapping for Beginners: My Rookie Year on the Trap Line” with Michelle Helin
5:00 p.m. Ma’iingnan and the Ojibwe: “The tribe’s relationship with the wolf, from the Creation Story to present day” with Michael Waasegiizhig Price (Ojibwe and GlLIFWC Traditional Ecological Knowledge Specialist) and Peter David (retired GlLIFWC wildlife biologist)
6:00 p.m. “Walleye Fishing in the Hayward Wisconsin Area” with Bill Kutka, SESSION GIVEAWAY: EGO Tackle Box Bag, KYND Eyewear Sunglasses
March 11 Event Schedule
Mercury Marine Hawg Trough Stage Schedule for Saturday, March 11, 2023
12:00 p.m. “Fishing Basics: Everything You Need to Know to Start Fishing from Equipment to Skills” with Greg Karch. SESSION GIVEAWAY: The first 75 youth (16 & under) will receive a spin cast fishing combo!
1:00 p.m. “Drop Shot Tips & Tricks for Smallmouth AND Largemouth” with Special Guest John Crews, 2-Time Bassmaster Champion
2:00 p.m. “Tips, Tactics, and Techniques: Targeting Spring River Walleyes” with Dale Helgeson
3:00 p.m. “Fishing Electronics Made Simple” with Scotty Petersen
4:00 p.m. “MUSKIE: What You Thought You Knew” with Bob Mehsikomer, Fishing Hall of Fame Angler
5:00 p.m. “Secrets for Catching Smallmouth Bass” with Mike Mladenik, Fishing Hall of Fame Guide
6:00 p.m. “Fishing Electronics Made Simple” with Scotty Petersen
7:00 p.m. “MUSKIE: What You Thought You Knew” with Bob Mehsikomer, Fishing Hall of Fame Angler
Lumberjack Stage Schedule for Saturday, March 11, 2023
12:00 p.m. Timberworks Lumberjack Show
1:00 p.m. Fastest Retriever Contest – Qualifying Round
2:00 p.m. Donnybrook Kennels Labrador Retrievers
3:00 p.m. Timberworks Lumberjack Show
4:00 p.m. Fastest Retriever Contest – Qualifying Round
5:00 p.m. Donnybrook Kennels Labrador Retrievers
6:00 p.m. Special Guest Appearance by Eva Shockey, Co-Host of Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures
7:00 p.m. Timberworks Lumberjack Show
Usinger’s Cooking Stage Schedule for Saturday, March 11, 2023
12:00 p.m. “Midwest Grill’n” with Mad Dog & Merrill
2:00 p.m. “Cooking Gone Wild” with Starla Batzko of Starla’s Seasonings
3:00 p.m. “Midwest Grill’n” with Mad Dog & Merrill
4:00 p.m. “Chicken Fried Rabbit” with Jared Bobkin, USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience Culinary Director
5:00 p.m. “Wild Goose Street Tacos” with Joel Kleefisch
6:00 p.m. “Midwest Grill’n” with Mad Dog & Merrill
Outdoor Stage Schedule for Saturday, March 11, 2023
11:00 a.m. “Non-lethal Abatement Techniques to Address Conflicts with Wolves” by Dan Hirschert (USDA/APHIS Wildlife Services, Wisconsin State Director) and Randy Johnson (WDNR Large Carnivore Specialist)
12:00 p.m. “Turkey Hunting Throughout the Seasons” with Art Helin Outdoors
1:00-3:00 p.m. Wolf Program / Panel Discussion: “Wolves in Wisconsin: From Recovery to Sustainable Management”
1:00 p.m. Wolf Presentation: “Overview of the Proposed Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan” by Randy J ohnson, WDNR Large Carnivore Specialist
2:00 p.m. Panel Discussion Q&A (Interactive with the audience)
3:00 p.m. “Waterfowl 2023 and Beyond” with Mark Kakatsch and Taylor Finger
4:00 p.m. “Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Revealed: Tips, Tricks & Techniques” with Bill Kutka, SESSION GIVEAWAY: EGO Soft Side Bait Cooler, Off Shore Tackle Assorted Tackle Package
5:00 p.m. “Land Management: 4 Must Haves” with Art Helin Outdoors
6:00 p.m. “Wisconsin Turkey Commander 40 Years Turkey Hunting” with Loren Voss
7:00 p.m. “Go Hunting! Tips for Getting Started” with Michelle Helin
March 12 Event Schedule
Mercury Marine Hawg Trough Stage Schedule for Sunday, March 12, 2023
11:00 a.m. Rob Manthei
12:00 p.m. “Fishing Electronics Made Simple” with Scotty Petersen
1:00 p.m. “Muskie Fishing” with Steve Heiting
2:00 p.m. “Beyond The Basics: Build Your Skills and Equipment Knowledge Beyond the Basics” with Greg Karch. SESSION GIVEAWAY: The first 75 youth (16 & under) will receive a mini Plano tackle box with tackle. Plus, all seminar attendee’s will be entered into a door prize drawing for the following: Pflueger Spinning Combo, Berkley Series 1 Spinning Rod, 2 soft sided tackle bags
3:00 p.m. “Fishing Electronics Made Simple” with Scotty Petersen
4:00 p.m. “MUSKIE: What You Thought You Knew” with Bob Mehsikomer, Fishing Hall of Fame Angler
Lumberjack Stage Schedule for Sunday, March 12, 2023
12:00 p.m. Timberworks Lumberjack Show
1:00 p.m. Special Guest Appearance by Eva Shockey, Co-Host of Jim Shockey’s Hunting Adventures
2:00 p.m. Donnybrook Kennels Labrador Retrievers
3:00 p.m. Timberworks Lumberjack Show
4:00 p.m. Fastest Retriever Contest – Finals
Usinger’s Cooking Stage Schedule for Sunday, March 12, 2023
12:00 p.m. “Midwest Grill’n” with Mad Dog & Merrill
1:00 p.m. “Bison Chili” with Jared Bobkin, USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience Culinary Director
2:00 p.m. “Cooking Gone Wild” with Starla Batzko of Starla’s Seasonings
3:00 p.m. “Midwest Grill’n” with Mad Dog & Merrill
Outdoor Stage Schedule for Sunday, March 12, 2023
12:00 p.m. “Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Revealed: Tips, Tricks & Techniques” with Bill Kutka, SESSION GIVEAWAY: Razr Rodz trolling rod, KYND Eyewear Sunglasses
1:00 p.m. “Wisconsin Turkey Commander Turkey 101” with Loren Voss
2:00 p.m. Wisconsin Buck & Bear Club Trophy Deer Awards
3:00 p.m. “29 Years & 30,000+ Smallies: How’d I Get There?” with Bill Shultz
4:00 p.m. “Go Hunting! Tips for Getting Started” with Michelle Helin
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