Tampa, Fla. (May 13, 2015) — This year's Big Buck Expo, scheduled for July 10-12 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Fla., is slated to be substantially bigger than the previous 11 Expos. Along with over 150 hunting exhibitors and outfitters, this year's expo will also feature some of the top personalities in the outdoor industry.

The Bone Collectors, Michael Waddell and Travis "T-Bone" Turner, Red Arrow's Kip Campbell and Head Hunters TV's Nate Hosie and Randy Birdsong will be attending the Big Buck Expo. All of these popular television personalities will be featured guests in the Southern Chevy Hunting Camp booth where they will be available to sign autographs and take pictures.

This year, the Expo has also added a guest speaker component called "The Whitetail University." The University will feature renowned guest speakers such as Jim Stickles from University of Georgia's research unit, Al Roberts, professional predator hunter, Casey Jones, President of Southern Trophy Deer Association and land and whitetail manager, Dusty Dollar with Cargill Feeds. For specific topics and times for the guest speakers check the website at www.southerntrophyhunters.com.

The 2015 Big Buck Expo will also feature an Amateur 3D Pop-Up Archery Tournament. Combined with the hundreds of outdoor, hunting and fishing expo vendors, the celebrities, the University, and other activities, this is one Expo that you don't want to miss. So be sure to mark your calendar for July 10-12.

Once again, Southern Chevy serves as the title sponsor of this incredible expo and Woods N' Water Magazine and Hunter Safety System serve as the presenting sponsors. Expo hours are Friday, July 10, 3 p.m. -8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 each for adults (17+). Youth (7-17) tickets are $7.00 each. Children (six and younger) are free with an accompanying adult. And, thanks to Tampa Tribune's Honor Thy Heroes Program, all military, first responders and immediate family (spouse and children) get in free all weekend!

For additional information on the Big Buck Expo, call 334-699-BUCK (2825) or visit www.southerntrophyhunters.com.