With unparalleled precision, control and dexterity Bass Pro Shops takes aim at prostate cancer

Lawrenceville, Georgia (July 25, 2007) — Bass Pro Shops, Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta and the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition have teamed up to raise awareness of early detection and treatment of the most highly diagnosed cancer affecting men. During the Fall Hunting Classic, Aug 3-5, meet St Joseph’s leading robotic surgeons and learn about the fastest growing treatment option for prostate cancer…the da Vinci Prostatectomy, a minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery. Health screenings will be available throughout the event.

   For hunting enthusiasts or for those that love the great outdoors, the Fall Hunting Classic features a weekend that the whole family can enjoy! Meet Pros and Legendary Hunters from RedHead, Hunter’s Specialties, Primos, CVA, Buck Knives, Double Bull Archery, SportDOG Brand and more! Get Swampwise with the legendary Okefenokee Joe! Showtimes are Aug 3 – 2pm & 7pm and Aug 4-5 Noon and 4pm. Be sure to check out world class trick shooting artist Galen Shinkle and master falconer Monteen McCord presenting her Birds of Prey!

   Attend FREE seminars on basic dog obedience, food plots, muzzle loading rifles, effective game calling and much more! Other organizations featured at this year’s 2007 Fall Hunting Classic include Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Quality Deer Management Association and GONetwork. Shane’s Rib Shack will be cook’n up some great barbecue so “Pull up a chair, ‘cause this is gonna get messy’! It’s the World’s Greatest Hunting Sale and Show offering FREE Admission and FREE Parking. Sale starts July 28th! Event starts Aug 3rd!

   Award-winning in their concept and design, Bass Pro Shops retail stores are rated high as tourist-destination picks. Some 90 million people visit the stores annually. Widely recognized for their efforts in conservation and outdoor education, Bass Pro Shops stores also offer Outdoor Skills Workshops for adults, kids and families. 

   Bass Pro Shops is located just off I-85 and Sugarloaf Parkway at Discover Mills Mall in Lawrenceville, GA. For more information on this and other events, visit our website at www.basspro.com .