Bass Pro’s  Fall Hunting Classic at 1356 Bass Pro Drive in Manteca is set for Aug. 1 to Aug. 17.

This annual event offers free seminars led by nationally recognized professional hunters, special offers, and a chance to win the “Once in a Lifetime Hunting Trip.” 

During the Fall Hunting Classic, nationally recognized professional hunters, local pros and outdoorsmen and women will conduct seminars at the stores and answer hunters’ questions. Seminar topics will include: hunting big game near home, camo patterns matter, how to cook venison, and new strategies for fall hunting success. 

Other special events offered at the Manteca store location are listed below: 

• Sunday, Aug. 3 – Bass Pro Shops Hunting University. Attend free classes taught by top pros:

1 p.m., Bill Epeards, Mossy Oak Pro Staff:  Tips on Deer, Turkey, and Big Game Hunting

2 p.m., Chad Belding, Host of “The Fowl Life” TV Show: Passion of the Hunt

• Aug. 9 – Women’s Hunting Workshop. Women interested in learning how to hunt or to improve their hunting skills will enjoy a special workshop just for them with tips, resource information and advice. 

• Aug. 9-10 – Next Generation Weekend. Noon to 5 p.m.  On Target Challenge!  In cooperation with Daisy, youth can learn 10 safety tips and the basics for safe, fun and accurate BB shooting at the Bass Pro Shops/Daisy BB shooting range. Seminars will be held at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. each day. 

Other activities for kids include an archery range from noon to 5 p.m.

• Fun craft coloring projects including a keepsake wooden cutout backpack clip, shaped like an animal such as a fox or a squirrel. Noon to 4 p.m. (while supplies last).  

• Plus, the first 100 kids to complete a punch card of activities each day will receive a free fox drawstring backpack  

• Aug. 9-10 – Free Photo Download. Kids can get a free photo download and an On Target certificate for completing the BB shooting range and archery activities. Noon  to 5 p.m.

•  Friday, Aug. 15

 7 p.m., So You Think You Know How to Bowhunt?

• Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17

 1 p.m., Autumn Hunt: New Approaches to Fall Success

 2 p.m.’, Tender Venison? It’s Easier Than You Think

 3 p.m., Does Camo Pattern Really Matter?

 4 p.m., Why Should You be Hunting Coyote?

 5 p.m., How to Integrate Your Game Camera With Mobile Devices

For more information about the free Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic, go to http://www.basspro.com/classic