Who's going to Pope & Young convention?
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From: Husker
05-Feb-25
I'll get there Thursday afternoon, so will miss Shug's 3-D shoot. Hope to see you all there and thanks to Pat for the free beer!!!
From: t-roy
05-Feb-25
I’m in.
From: BOHNTR
05-Feb-25
Be there all week
From: Zbone
05-Feb-25
Husker - You sure Pat didn't say, "Free Beer Tomorrow"...8^)
From: Kurt
05-Feb-25
Going
From: yeager
05-Feb-25
Count me in.
From: Nick Muche
05-Feb-25
Should be a really fun week! Looking forward to it.
From: Pat Lefemine
05-Feb-25
Me
From: TEmbry
06-Feb-25
I’ll be there all week as well. Looking forward to it!
From: ILbowhntr
06-Feb-25
Wouldn’t miss it
From: njbuck
06-Feb-25
I’ll be there for my first ever convention. Have two animals that will be there as well
From: Mark Watkins
06-Feb-25
Planning on drinking Pat’s beer:)
Mark
From: Shug
06-Feb-25
Yes…
From: Treeline
06-Feb-25
Still a bit up in the air… Hopefully!
From: iceman
06-Feb-25
Will get there Friday morning
From: DEMO-Bowhunter
06-Feb-25
I'll be there for the entire show! Wouldn't miss it!
From: BOWUNTR
06-Feb-25
I wouldn't miss it either. Ed F
From: BOWNBIRDHNTR
06-Feb-25
Friday and Saturday.
From: Shug
06-Feb-25
So the 3D shoot will take place on Thursday morning after the measurers breakfast.. I believe it’s $60 pricey yes but includes bus ride and lunch… There is a limit on the number of shooters (bus capacity) roughly 60
From: Adrenaline Russ
06-Feb-25
Looking forward to the convention! First time in a long time as an attendee and not an exhibitor!
From: sticksender
06-Feb-25
Arrival Wednesday afternoon.
From: RonP
06-Feb-25
good cure for the winter blues and cabin fever
From: WI Shedhead
06-Feb-25
I’ll be thier for the whole time can’t wait!
From: bigbuck
06-Feb-25
Had such a great time at the last one !! trying to make it work!!!
From: Ron Niziolek
06-Feb-25
Will get there Thursday afternoon
From: JSW
06-Feb-25
I look forward to seeing all of you there. As always, it will be a blast.
From: mountainman
06-Feb-25
Wife and I get there Wed night. My In-Laws and new baby will be in tow as well.
From: Rgiesey
06-Feb-25
Thursday arrival.
From: Earltex
06-Feb-25
I’m in.
From: Bigguy17
06-Feb-25
I have my flights bought and paid for. Lots of talk here that the Canadian dollar may drop to 60 cents U.S. if tariffs come into effect. If that happens I may reconsider the cost of attending and cancel flights. Use the money to hunt elk and bears at home instead.
From: wam
06-Feb-25
I will also be there for my first time. Super excited!!
From: Medicinemann
06-Feb-25
Planning on attending....
From: bigeasygator
06-Feb-25
Will definitely be there.
From: JTreeman
06-Feb-25
I should be there.
—Jim
From: M.Pauls
07-Feb-25
I’ll be there. My first time. Looking forward to it!
From: Cajunarcher
07-Feb-25
I’ll be there, not till Friday . Always waiting on iceman !
From: Treeline
07-Feb-25
OK, update. Gonna be there with Jetahn. Flights set for Tuesday thru Sunday! Looking forward to seeing you all!
From: Charlie Rehor
07-Feb-25
Mel Johnson has held the Typical Whitetail P&Y Record since 1965.
Mel Johnson has held the Typical Whitetail P&Y Record since 1965.
Enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think.
I’ll be there stirring the pot.
From: JSW
07-Feb-25
The Bowsite reception is Friday 2-4pm.
I expect everyone to be on their best behavior.
From: StickFlicker
07-Feb-25
Jim, that's a pretty low bar!
From: Brotsky
07-Feb-25
Still up in the air for me. Would love to go but its a very busy time of year for me!
From: BOHNTR
07-Feb-25
Come on, Justin……it’s time!
From: Treeline
07-Feb-25
Git ‘er DUN, Justin! Would love to see you, the wife and Half Pint there! You can do it!
From: Chief419
07-Feb-25
I’ll be there on Wednesday only. Wish I could stay longer but, have to cut the trip short.
From: JM
07-Feb-25
I will be there for the whole convention, should be a fun time!
From: Mad Trapper
08-Feb-25
I am planning on being there
From: BOHNTR
08-Feb-25
As far as the trophy animal display goes, all indications suggests it will be a record amount of trophies on display from the recording period. Tentatively, we have around 200 animals committed to be sent for panel!
From: Buffalo1
10-Feb-25
Not going to make it this year. I will miss seeing ya'll.
Enjoy Phoenix. The last convention there was super fun.
From: Zbone
10-Feb-25
"Tentatively, we have around 200 animals committed to be sent for panel!"
Dang, sounds like you guys are going to be busy...
From: IdyllwildArcher
10-Feb-25
I'll be flying in Wednesday morning.
Justin, we're relying on you to make it happen!
Matt, good to hear you'll be there. We'll all look forward to meeting you.
From: Charlie Rehor
11-Feb-25
Idyll: I’m driving.
From: bowonly
19-Feb-25
Alert! The danged hotel DOES NOT offer a shuttle. And it's 20 miles from the airport. That seems new and different
From: JTreeman
19-Feb-25
Bowonly - I saw that this week and was surprised and disappointed as well. Seems like a significant turnoff to me. I’ll Uber, not a deal breaker, but a drop of the ball IMO.
—Jim
From: BlacktailBob
19-Feb-25
Wife told me there is some kind of train or something that will deliver you right to the hotel from the airport. Leave logistics of travel to your wife.
From: bowonly
20-Feb-25
It's kind of in the fine print on the hotel website. I imagine there are people who are expecting a shuttle. So, I bet there are some folks who would really like to know some more about this train. Thanks, Bob
From: Charlie Rehor
20-Feb-25
2 plus hours on train.
2 plus hours on train.
Yes Bob you can take the tram. 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Maybe ask on the plane into Phoenix if anyone is going to the P&Y Convention and car pool the Uber or taxi ride.
From: Loesshillsarcher
20-Feb-25
i get in Friday morning. Hope to find someone to share a ride with.
From: Loesshillsarcher
20-Feb-25
9:30 am
From: iceman
20-Feb-25
Ned, Lee and I get there Friday morning as well. I need to double check the time though
From: BlacktailBob
20-Feb-25
Didn't realize it would take that long. I guess I'm lucky in one respect, having a wife that's so cheap she will not spend money regardless of the cost in terms of time (comes from being a yooper). I'd spend the money for the towncar.
From: BlacktailBob
20-Feb-25
Looks like taking the tram sucks. Looks like you might have to transfer to a bus midway. Take uber or the towncar.
From: Adrenaline Russ
20-Feb-25
My flight lands around 9:30pm Tuesday if anyone wants to share a ride.
From: Shug
20-Feb-25
Bob don’t let her fool you… She’s spending it elsewhere..
From: bowonly
20-Feb-25
Hey, thanks Charlie for posting the transportation info. I fly in at 6pm on Tuesday evening. I would like to share a ride with anyone or a group, but sorry Russ, I don't think I can wait around until 9:30pm! Maybe I'll wear my Be The Decoy deer hat in the airport. That should attract some bow hunter's attention!
From: Charlie Rehor
20-Feb-25
bowonly: Consider bringing your elk call and throw a few calls out when you land….
From: Ned mobile
20-Feb-25
Cool Jared text me and maybe we can coordinate together! Thanks!!
From: Nick Muche
20-Feb-25
We get in Wednesday morning around 8am and have a rental vehicle if anyone gets in around the same time and would like a ride.
From: Shug
20-Feb-25
Busdyyyyyyy
From: Charlie Rehor
20-Feb-25
Shug: Wow, seat 30D. First class section usually isn’t that big.
From: Shug
20-Feb-25
I usually get upgraded Charlie!! I may even end up in the 23rd row
From: t-roy
20-Feb-25
I get into Phoenix on Thursday at 3:50pm. If anyone else wants to share a ride, let me know.
From: mountainman
20-Feb-25
The wife and I get in Wednesday night at 10:45 PM.
If anyone wants to split a ride let us know. Oh, and we will also have an 8 month old baby in a car seat, but he likes to party so it'll still be a good time.
From: Kurt
20-Feb-25
Anybody getting in around 11:40 AM Thursday that wants to split a cab/UBER, whatever?
From: BOHNTR
21-Feb-25
Had a bowsiter drop off some animals for panel.
From: BOWNBIRDHNTR
21-Feb-25
Hey, I know those guys!
From: Tyler
01-Mar-25
Wednesday afternoon to Sunday night. First timer. Looking forward to it!
From: Treeline
02-Mar-25
Looks like I’m getting there around 2:00 PM on Tuesday.
From: MA-PAdeerslayer
02-Mar-25
Save yourselves the headache and don't take the tram thing. I was just in Phoenix in January, take an Uber. So much easier and faster.
From: MA-PAdeerslayer
02-Mar-25
And be tha full its in Glendale and not downtown Phoenix ha.
From: Ned mobile
02-Mar-25
Pope and Young should take into consideration shuttle availability at the next convention. Would be greatly appreciated.
From: MA-PAdeerslayer
02-Mar-25
Make sure you take the train in the airport. Save a lot of time walking around. Much easier to get to baggage and out the doors!
From: Chuckster
02-Mar-25
So, I live about 20 minutes from the convention center and wanted to answer a couple questions I see above.
Transportation: After you leave baggage claim at Sky Harbor, you'll step outside on the South side of Terminal 3 or 4. There is a long line of Ubers, taxis, etc. waiting for a fare right there. I think you can just go up to one and grab a ride. It's 23 miles from Sky Harbor to the hotel (all freeway). We have light rail but it doesn't go that far yet. Taking the bus is probably a 2+ hour adventure with multiple transfers and waiting at bus stops. I Googled "Shuttle from Sky Harbor" and found a number of Transporation companies.
Nearby Fun Stuff: Westgate is just north of the hotel (short walk). They have all the shopping, bars, restaurants you could want. Its hopping pretty good on Friday/Saturday nights. Google Westgate for more info. If you want a traditional mall, Arrowhead mall is a few miles north on the 101 freeway at Bell Rd/75th Ave with all kinds of restaurants everywhere around there. Bass Pro (Old Cabelas) is just north of Westgate (short walk).
If anyone has a question, post it here and I'll do my best to answer. Looking forward to meeting everyone at the meet and drink.
From: Chuckster
02-Mar-25
On Saturday, April 12 at 6:05pm, there is an arena football game between Arizona and San Antonio at Desert Diamond Arena, which is about a 2-minute walk from the hotel.
From: t-roy
02-Mar-25
Thanks for the PSA, Chuckster!
From: BlacktailBob
02-Mar-25
Anyone else on the direct flight from Anchorage to Phoenix Wednesday, April 9, at 10:05pm arriving Phoenix at 4:38am ?
From: BlacktailBob
03-Mar-25
I guess everyone is afraid of Lisa.
From: Treeline
03-Mar-25
Oh, I had the wrong day! We are getting in at 2:00PM on Wednesday instead of Tuesday. Let me know if anyone wants to share a ride. Will probably get an Uber.
From: Rgiesey
03-Mar-25
Very useful info from Chuckster above.
From: BOHNTR
04-Mar-25
If you’re a lifetime member, make sure you sign-up and attend the lifetime member breakfast. They’re drawing for a hunt during the breakfast and you must be present to win!
From: Nick Muche
04-Mar-25
What’s the hunt? Also, how do Regular and Senior members get a Lifetime membership? I’ve looked all over the website and we cannot find the option/cost.
From: Boreal
05-Mar-25
Nick, On the P&Y website click on shop, then click on page 2 and go to the bottom right.
From: longsprings
05-Mar-25
Chuckster , so is that a definite on the uber that you dont have to prearrange an uber ride? That would be great
From: Nick Muche
05-Mar-25
Thank you!
From: BOHNTR
05-Mar-25
Nick: The drawn hunt will be a brown bear hunt with Peter Barela.
From: Chuckster
05-Mar-25
I talked to a buddy who uses Uber (I don't). He said Uber has a designated pick-up spot but I don't know where it is. The rides I mentioned earlier are actual taxis of various carriers waiting for a fare. I looked on the Uber website and I see a link to reserve a pickup at Sky Harbor. Sorry if I mislead.
From: Jason Stafford
05-Mar-25
Look at that. It appears I’ll be attending.
Look at that. It appears I’ll be attending.
From: Bigpizzaman
07-Mar-25
Looks like Pizzaman is in!
