It was neat having the Riverview Outfitters rig sitting below the house.

Our friends Josh, Tyler, and Brent from Riverview Outfitters are now setting up their display at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA. My wife and I had the pleasure of hosting them for a night at our home to help break up their long trip. They arrived around 5:45 p.m. and we promptly headed out for a bite to eat and a few drinks. Friends Brian Neal and Brian Burns joined us for the evening.

The trailer was loaded with trophy bucks taken on their properties. Who wouldn't love a lineup like this?

It was great to see the guys again after the great time we had at their place last fall. This is their second year in the outfitting business, and I’m sure they’re getting more comfortable with the ins and outs of promoting their business. I remember when I owned my scent company how much more difficult things were in the beginning. After a couple of years though, it became second-nature. One of the things that will make the Riverview crew successful is their “what you see is what you get” approach. There are no bells or whistles, and no false claims or promises. They have some great property with some of the best bucks on the planet roaming around, but in the end, it’s still hunting, and there are no guarantees.

There were so many great bucks in the trailer, it took two shots to get them all in.

About now my buck is probably hanging proudly from their display. I have to admit I have a bit of empty-nest syndrome already! Still, I’m pretty proud to have one of my bucks at the biggest show in the northeastern United States. Hopefully it will help the guys gain more business. I’ll be at the show two times this year, and I’m sure I’ll spend some time with the guys at their display. I always look forward to attending, and maybe even a bit more this year. The show begins on Saturday and runs through next Sunday. For more information, visit the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show website.