GSCO Hunter and Outfitter Convention - Grand Slam Club / Ovis 2027
Event Date
January 23–24, 2027
Location
Nashville, TN
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe GSCO Hunter and Outfitter Convention is the annual gathering of Grand Slam Club/Ovis, a 501(C)(3) organization of hunter/conservationists dedicated to improving and perpetuating wild sheep and goat populations worldwide, as well as North American big game. The event draws mountain hunters, outfitters, guides, hunting-industry exhibitors and conservationists from across North America and abroad.
Beginning with the 2027 edition, GSCO stages its convention in partnership with Safari Club International (SCI) at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. One of Jason Price's hallmark achievements has been the revamping of GSCO's convention model through a partnership with Safari Club International (SCI), a collaboration that has elevated GSCO's annual convention and created a broader platform for conservation and advocacy. The co-located show runs alongside the larger SCI convention week and culminates in the signature GSCO Super Sunday on January 24, 2027.
Attendees come for the trophy and hunting-milestone award presentations, seminars, outfitter exhibits, and fundraising auctions and drawings that support GSCO's records-keeping and conservation mission. In the first two years of the partnership alone, GSCO has contributed nearly $250,000 to hunter advocacy efforts.
Show Highlights
- GSCO Super Sunday – the marquee closing day and banquet on January 24, 2027.
- Trophy Awards & Hunting Milestone presentations – recognition of Grand Slams, Super Tens, Super Slams, and Ovis and Capra World Slams, showcased in the annual Awards Video Presentations.
- Auctions and drawings – hunt and merchandise auctions that fund GSCO conservation and advocacy work.
- Seminars – educational sessions for mountain and big-game hunters.
- Outfitter and corporate exhibits – Pinnacle, Diamond and Supporting Outfitter sponsors alongside industry vendors.
- Co-located with the Safari Club International (SCI) Convention at the Music City Center, giving attendees access to a much larger hunting-industry show week.
Registration
As of publication, GSCO's official site lists convention registration as coming soon for 2027, with online registration to open at grandslamclub.org.
Key points for attendees, exhibitors and donors:
- Attendees register through the GSCO Convention Registration page once it goes live.
- Outfitters and companies can secure exhibit space via GSCO's Corporate, Pinnacle, Diamond, Supporting Outfitter and Banquet sponsorship forms.
- Donors may contribute auction hunts or merchandise using GSCO's Hunt Donation and Merchandise Donation forms.
- Trophy Awards and Hunting Milestone entries are due November 1, 2026 to be included in the 2027 presentations; any entries received after that date will be held for the 2028 awards.
For questions, GSCO can be reached at 205-674-0101 or gsco@wildsheep.org.
History
The Grand Slam Club was officially founded in February 1956 and was considered by many to be the most prestigious big game hunting club in the country. It was founded by Phoenix outdoor writer and guide Bob Housholder. In March 2001, the Grand Slam Club board voted unanimously for a merger with Ovis, Inc., and the organization became known as Grand Slam Club/Ovis, or GSCO.
The organization entered the convention business in the mid-2000s. With the vote of the board in early 2004, GSCO prepared for its first convention held in early 2005, and the venue chosen was the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi. The show later moved through Tunica, Las Vegas and Reno, and in 2015 GSCO renamed what had formerly been its "Hunter and Outfitter Convention" to the more comprehensive "Slam Quest Convention." Beginning with the 2027 edition, the convention is co-located with Safari Club International in Nashville, Tennessee.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 GSCO Hunter and Outfitter Convention?
The convention takes place January 23–24, 2027, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Music City Center. It is held in partnership with Safari Club International and concludes with GSCO Super Sunday on January 24, 2027.
Who should attend this convention?
It is aimed at mountain and big-game hunters, outfitters and guides, hunting-industry vendors, and conservationists. Grand Slam Club/Ovis is an organization of hunter-conservationists focused on wild sheep, wild goats and North American big game.
How do I register or exhibit?
Online registration is listed as coming soon on the GSCO website, where attendees can sign up once it opens. Outfitters and companies can reserve space through GSCO's corporate, outfitter and banquet sponsorship forms, and donors can submit hunt or merchandise donation forms.
What are the trophy and awards entry deadlines?
Entries for the 2027 GSCO Trophy Awards and Hunting Milestone Awards must be submitted by November 1, 2026. Entries received after that date are held for the 2028 awards if still eligible.
What hotels and parking are near the venue?
The Omni Nashville Hotel is adjacent to the Music City Center, with other options such as the JW Marriott, Embassy Suites, Hyatt Place and Cambria nearby downtown. Self-parking is available at the Music City Center garage, and the venue is about 8 miles (roughly 20 minutes) from Nashville International Airport.
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