The Pope and Young Club recently announced that country musician and hunter Nick Hoffman will be the keynote speaker for the P&Y annual convention in Chantilly, Virginia, March 26-28, 2020. Hoffman grew up in northern Minnesota and went on his first hunt when he was 13.
“It’s a unique honor to be invited to speak for the Pope and Young Club Convention,” Hoffman said. “As a hunter who focuses a lot of my energy on conservation-related causes, I am a big believer in the work that P&Y does. As flag-waving Minnesotan, I'm proud that Pope and Young is based in my home state. This will be fun!”
As a resident of Nashville, Hoffman is currently filming his fifth season of “Nick’s Wild Ride,” a top-rated show and winner of 10 Telly awards. At a time when hunting lands and rights are under attack at home and abroad, Hoffman uses his travels to spread the conservation message in a way that is energizing to younger hunters and palatable to non-hunters. This led to “Nick’s Wild Ride” being awarded “Best Conservation Show” at the 2018 Outdoor Sportsman Awards.
Hoffman was also named the winner of the Country Music Association’s award for “Touring Musician of the Year,” and has shared the stage with music’s biggest names including Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Steve Miller, Brooks & Dunn and many more.
“Having Nick Hoffman as our guest speaker for the annual convention in Virginia is fantastic,” said Jack Culpepper, P&Y board member. “As a hunter, TV personality, and musician, we get three times the fun! I can’t wait to meet him in Virginia.”
The Pope and Young Club convention will also feature the Bass Pro/Cabela’s “Trophy Tower,” the largest display of world record, North American bow harvested, big game animals ever assembled. The convention will also showcase many of the finest outfitters from around the globe, as well as bows, gear, art and historic bowhunting items. Convention attendees can also check out the live auction, historical tours, 3-D shoot, P&Y Challenge Race, seminars, live entertainment and speakers.
Click here to register for convention packages. For convention information, visit www.pope-young.org.
