Now that the 2013 Lehigh Valley Hunting and Fishing Extravaganza is history, the show's co-director, Bob Danenhower of Orefield, looks forward to next year's show that will be held Aug. 22-24 at Kempton Fairgrounds.

As for this year, Danenhower says the shows' great weather attributed to an excellent attendance over its three-day run. Said Danenhower, "Friday started out with a pretty good crowd that I call "Pappy Day," as it's always been a day for grandparents to bring the grandkids without having to negotiate the mobs of people during the weekend. As usual, the kids' fishing area was crowded and most kids that caught lunker fish thoughtfully opted to release them so others could enjoy catching them. It's amazing how a slimy fish can create a big smile on a youngsters' face."

Danenhower continued by saying Saturday and Sunday were busy for all vendors and Sunday was particularly active with the hunting dog competition.

Since there was a host of competitions sponsored by Rothrock Motors, Horwith Freightliner, Cabela's in Hamburg, Limestone Springs Trout Hatchery and Route 33 Self Storage Centers, competitors are always eager to find out who won and what. So the categories and winners are listed as follows.

REMINGTON 870 YOUTH SHOTGUN

Kaitlyn Kuinis, 10, of Macungie was the lucky winner who, along with her dad who she often accompanies target shooting, was happy and anxious to pick up the gun according to Ed Razzis, of East Penn Builders who donated the shotgun for the prize.

PRIME BOW

DRAWING – donated by Weaknecht Archery

Winner was David Vane of Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

ARCHERY NOVELTY SHOOT

A (BowTech) Regulator bow, donated by Cabela's of Hamburg, was won by Mike Heridia of Red Hill, Pa.

FREE VIRGINIA DUCK HUNT

This one-day duck hunt, donated by Randy Birch Outfitters in Chincoteague, Virginia, was won by Mike Weaver of Germansville.

KIDS NOVELTY ARCHERY SHOOT

Won by Luke David, 13, of Ashfield, PA

SCOUT CHALLENGE

1ST Place winner, Ben Heintzelman, Kempton, Troop 261

2nd place: Cody Klein, Reading, Troop 538

3rd place, Logan Klucar, Bethlehem, Troop 146.

JR MISS LV

OUTDOORSMAN

1st place, ZenaRae Ross, of Bernville, Pa.

2nd, Kylee Moyers, Annville, Pa

3rd, Bree Bliss, New Tripoli, Pa.

JR MR LV OUTDOORSMAN

1s place, Zane Deeter of Topton

2nd, Kaleb Jennings, Schuylkill Haven

3rd, Eric Pennella, Allentown

TOP DOG

CHALLENGE

1st place, Chester Juck of Douglasville, Pa, with "Hunter," a Brittany found the two birds in 1:56 minutes.

2nd place, Brian Riley, Barto, with "Cash," a Lab Retriever, in 2:00 minutes.

3rd place, Tim Gardner, Fleetwood, with "Bella" a German shorthaired pointer in 2:38 minutes.

Interestingly, 21 dogs ran the competition and were given eight minutes to find two separate caged birds (chukkars) furnished by Joe Kaczor's Red Fox Gamebirds. Three dogs did not find either bird, four found one bird and 13 found both birds.

For their winnings Cabela's donated $100, $75 and $50 gift cards.

KIDS FISHING

CONTEST

With over 350 fish stocked, only 75 were caught, none of which were the 15 specially tagged prize fish. Despite this, nine of 12 rod and reel sets, donated Cabela's of Hamburg, were given out with the remainder included as part of other kids prize packages.

"GET OUTDOORS" PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

1st place: Donna Kruslicky, Summit Hill, Pa, won $100 for her photo entitled "Glen Onoko Falls in Winter."

2nd place: Donna Kruslicky, Summit Hill, $75, for photo entitled, "Standing Tall."

3rd place: Tom Williams, Jim Thorpe, $50, for photo entitled, "Rainbow."

In conclusion, Danenhower hopes the show sparked some new interests in the minds of youngsters while promoting and preserving Pennsylvania's hunting and fishing heritage.