The Kootenai Valley Sportsman’s Association is hosting its annual Gun & Horn Show this weekend, Feb. 13–15, at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, marking approximately 33 years of the longtime winter event while introducing a new addition: the Sportsman’s Expo. 

The event will span two buildings this year. The main building will house the traditional gun show, featuring 85 vendor tables offering firearms, ammunition and related items for sale, trade, and display. Admission to the gun show is $5. 

A second building will debut the Sportsman’s Expo, a free event focused on hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. No firearms will be displayed in the expo building. 

Kevin Dye, president of the Kootenai Valley Sportsman’s Association, said the new expo was designed to broaden the event’s appeal. 

“We wanted something that reaches the whole community, not just people interested in firearms,” Dye said. “There’s a lot of people who hunt, fish, hike, camp or just enjoy the outdoors. This gives families something to do in the middle of winter that doesn’t cost anything.” 

Expo attendees can expect presentations from Idaho Department of Fish and Game and Kootenai Tribe of Idaho representatives discussing local fisheries including sturgeon and burbot. Hunting and fishing guides will be present, and horn scoring and trophies for the different types of horns will be on display.  

The nonprofit association uses proceeds from the annual gun show to fund youth and community programs throughout the year. Dye said the show is the organization’s primary fundraiser. 

The association supports youth hunting and fishing initiatives, including a free annual pheasant hunt for 30 to 50 youth each fall, as well as local 4-H programs, archery clubs and other outdoor recreation efforts. The group also works with IDFG on conservation and access projects. 

Monthly meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the gun range in Moyie Springs, and are open to those interested in outdoor recreation. 

The show typically draws between 1,200 and 1,500 attendees over the weekend, including visitors from Canada, Spokane, Kalispell and other surrounding communities. Many attendees book local lodging and dine at area restaurants, providing an economic boost during what is traditionally a slower tourism season. 

“It brings people into the community in February, when we really need it,” Dye said. 

The Women of Mount Hall Church will operate the kitchen, offering homemade meals, coffee and baked goods.  

Show hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Parking is free. 

Organizers said the event is sponsored by KG&T, North Idaho Collision, Dye Painting, and Les Schwab.  

For more information, visit kvsportsman.net or call 208-290-5970.