2014  “Legends of the Outdoors” National Hall of Fame Inductions

Founder of the “Legends of the Outdoors” National Hall of Fame, Garry Mason, has released the 13^th Annual “Legends of the Outdoors” National Hall of Fame’s 2014 event date and venue.This year’s inductees and guests will be boarding one of the largest paddlewheel showboats in the country – the General Jackson Showboat/Music City Queen in Nashville, TN on Saturday, August 16^th dockside along the Cumberland River.  Boarding begins at 9:00am and will be followed by the banquet and induction ceremony at 10:00am. 2014 class of inductees include: Dan Moultrie – Founder of MOULTRIE Game Feeders and Trail Cameras;  Darrell Van Vactor – President and CEO of Crappie USA; and Terry Denmon – Founding Partner and Host of MOJO Outdoors; Bob Sealy – CEO and Founder of Sealy Outdoors; Helen Sevier – Lady B.A.S.S., former VP of Marketing & Co-Owner of B.A.S.S.; “Cowboy” Jim Fernandez – Founder of Sure-Shot Game Calls; Fox Haas – a Pioneer in Wildlife Conservation; Tom Miranda – Nationally known Trapper, Bowhunter and Outdoors Television Producer. Receiving The Tennessee Outdoorsman of the Year Award will be two people this year – Former PBF Tournament Directors, Tracy Townsend and Larry Bryant. The Davy Crockett Trailblazer Award will be going to Wade Middleton – avid sportsman and President of CareCoTV; The American Outdoor Sportsman of the Year recipient will be Dr. Jimmy Sites – Host of “Spiritual Outdoor Adventures with Jimmy Sites”.  This year’s recipient of The Guardian Eagle Award is Mr. Carroll Sites. A retired Colonel from 42 years of US Military service with several commendations, Mr. Sites is also a pastor. He and his wife, Sarah, travel not only the country, but the world, helping to spread God’s love and teachings. Many outdoors celebrities attend this annual event.

The “Legends” inducted in prior years are listed on the website, Legends of the Outdoors.com

Selection process for the “Legends of the Outdoors” National Hall of Fame inductees: Names of potential inductees are submitted to “The Legends of the Outdoors” by both outdoor writers and previously inducted members.  From here, a list of potential inductees is submitted to a select group of outdoor writers and sportsmen.  They are asked to chose up to 8 from the list and return the ballot with those names to “The Legends Committee.”  The committee then takes the ballots and compiles a list for research, of the seven or eight names that received the most votes from this select group of outdoor writers.  Each potential inductee is sent a letter stating that they have been nominated to be a “Legends of the Outdoors” Hall of Fame Member. If chosen, they will be invited to attend this year’s banquet to accept their award.  If, for some reason, they cannot attend, their name remains on the list each year until they can attend.  Once a potential inductee becomes chosen by “The Legend’s Committee,” he or she will become a future inductee.  His or her name cannot be removed from this list, and each year will be sent a letter of nomination until they are able to attend and thus be inducted.

The event is open to the public with an individual ticket price of $85 each.   Sponsorship information and individual ticket reservations may be obtained through the “Legends of the Outdoors” website at www.legendsoftheoutdoors.com, or by calling 731-593-0171 or 731-693-7770. Ticket and/or sponsorship reservations must be made and purchased before July 31, 2014.