CALVARY’S SPORTSMAN & OUTDOOR EXPO
Formerly known as the Wild Game Dinner & Outdoor Expo, Calvary’s Sportsman & Outdoor Expo will be yet another exciting event to look forward to. Bring your friends and join us for a great day! We will have delicious food, great seminars, numerous vendors/exhibitors, and fantastic giveaway items! Did we mention that we have great giveaway items?

Your ticket price of $40 includes all of this!
Get your tickets today!
 
*Ticket prices will increase to $50 on Monday, February 10, 2025*
 
View our recap video from last year’s event to see what we are all about!
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
1-8:30PM 
TICKETS $40
All sales final
6100 Perrine Rd. 
Midland, MI 48640
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Kyle Green
From “The Green Way Outdoors”

Kyle began his career in television as a fitness consultant for a local medical show, quickly rising through the ranks to become the Vice President. While producing many of his own shows, Kyle was nominated for 3 Emmys! Wanting to use his experience to promote his passion for the outdoors, he left the show to produce his own.

Of the original creators of the show, Kyle has always been described as “The Passion”. His love for the outdoors developed while learning from his Dad on countless hunting and fishing trips. Gaining this appreciation of the outdoors, Kyle has a wealth of experience in both hunting and fishing, but still enjoys learning new tactics with the audience.

Q&A with Mike Avery

Mike Avery

Host of the syndicated Outdoor Magazine Radio Show
SEMINARS FOR THIS EVENT
Each year we offer a variety of seminars curated to engage, inform, and excite! Whether your interests include hunting, fishing, backpacking, or biking– we have a seminar for you!
Q & A with our Trappers
Presented by Dave Sweebe and Jeremy Hurd
Join us at this seminar to get your questions answered about trapping. We will have equipment and displays for you to look at. We will have different traps for you to see and will discuss what each trap is for. We will do demonstrations on how to set the various traps.  Please join us for a great seminar!
 
Q & A with Mike Avery
Presented by Mike Avery
Join us for a great time with Mike Avery, the host of the syndicated Outdoor Magazine Radio Show.
 
Understand Self Defense Law & Building Your Training Program
Presented by Christophor Periatt
This seminar is for those that want to better understand the self-defense laws of Michigan. He will cover how to build your personal defense training program and the simple drills that can be done to improve your readiness while carrying a self defense firearm. Our presenter has the background and experience to educate you on these topics. He is a seasoned law enforcement officer and Director of Criminal Justice of Kirtland Community College.
*Recommended for this seminar is to bring a notepad and pen to take notes!*
 
Utilizing Tracking Dogs for Big Game Recovery.
Presented by Jacob Vanhouten
This seminar will cover how tracking dogs can be used for big game recovery “after the shot”.  Issues covered will include acquiring your own puppy/dog; training. Also, resources for contacting a recovery service and other helpful hints to make the best attempt to recover your deer, bear, or other big game will be addressed. Some biology/science of tracking dogs and wounded wild game will also be covered.
 
Backpacking for Beginners
Presented by Al Backus 
We will discuss reasons to start backpacking and how to get started. 
 
Backpacking – Advanced Techniques
Presented by Al Backus
We will discuss how to lighten your pack using the Ultralight method and various options for backpacking. We will talk about knots, apps, etc.
 
Land Navigation – Getting off the beaten path. 
Presented by Al Backus
This seminar is to help people who may want to explore off trail. We will cover compass usage, how to read a topographic map, what to bring, safety concerns, etc. Usually this is a day trip idea…hunters scouting an area, mushroom hunting, etc. Join us for a great seminar!
 
2025 VENDORS
 
Blind River Ranch LLC
Freeland Conservation Club
DL Calls
Underwater Antics
Fowl Affliction Outdoors LLC
Nor’East Outdoors
Mobile Meat
King Honey
Backwoods Synthetics
White Pine Lawn & Snow Group
 
 
Interested in being one of our 2025 Vendors?
Contact Amy Meylan at sportsman@cbcmidland.org.
HAVE QUESTIONS? 
Email sportsman@cbcmidland.org or call the church office at 989.832.2991