SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio host Rob Keck is broadcasting from the 42nd annual convention and sport show of the National Wild Turkey Federation in the beautiful Gaylord Opryland resort. This is the event where turkey hunting and conservation come together.

Rob has three outstanding guests lined up. All are passionate and accomplished outdoorsmen, and effective conservation leaders.

Joining Keck is the new Chief Conservation Officer of the NWTF, Ross Melanchuck. Also on the show is Edwin Evers, 2016 Bassmaster Classic Champion and rounding out the show is the Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke.

Make sure to catch these unique interviews and tune in on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on RURAL SiriusXM Channel 147.

Each week, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World draws upon outdoor experts from across the country, including those within the Bass Pro Shops family.  Rob Keck, Bass Pro Shops’ director of conservation, and his guests provide listeners with the latest information about hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation.

About Bass Pro Shops®
Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and Conservation Company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”

Media Contact:  Katie Mitchell, Communications Manager, Bass Pro Group, 
kamitchell@basspro.com; 417-873-5618

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