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Camping World Addresses Claims It's Anti-Hunting

Posted: March 21, 2012

Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of outdoor industry giant Good Sam Entertainment (Camping World and Good Sam Club), will address the hunting industry media regarding claims Camping World & Lemonis are anti-hunting during a POMA-member-only press conference March 21. Reserve your seat now.

Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of outdoor industry giant Good Sam Entertainment (Camping World and Good Sam Club), will address the hunting industry media regarding claims Camping World & Lemonis are anti-hunting during a POMA-member-only press conference March 21. Reserve your seat now.

 

SEE COMPLETE BACKGROUND INFORMATION, AND ACCESS THE PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO

 
 
 
The Issue:
 
Lemonis' comments about safari hunting images of Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump and simultaneous decision that Camping World would not spend another nickel (advertising) on The Apprentice television show, have resulted in claims Lemonis and his company are anti-hunting.

During the Press Conference Lemonis will:
  • Make a statement regarding his recent comments
  • Answer media questions  
 
POMA is hosting the press conference, which is open only to POMA members.

Background Information

Huffington Post - Initial article about hunting images
Huffington Post - Report of Camping World's decision to no long support the show because of the images
TMZ.com - Report of Lemonis comments
TMZ.com- Report of response by Donald Trump (Sr)
Nugent Statement - Statement by Ted Nugent after a conversation with Lemonis (Mar. 20)