Get inspired to escape to the outdoors at the 2010 International Sportmen’s Expo in San Mateo, January 14-17, 2010. If you stop by one of the Bay Area’s Big-O Tires stores, you can get a coupon for $2 each $15 ticket.

Billed as the Bay Area’s only gathering for fishing, hunting and outdoor enthusiasts, the expo promises show-priced bargains and a chance to meet face-to-face with guides and lodge owners from nearby and around the world. The Youth Outdoor Sports Fair (opens Friday at 3pm) will introduce youth to free, hands-on activities, with all guides and gear provided.

Here’s what else you can expect:

• DockDogs Water-Jumping Contest.
• Rifle & Gear Raffle, presented by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Almost $5,000 in Browning, Remington and Winchester rifles, plus BowTech bow and Sitka apparel will be given away at ISE San Mateo.
• Safari Club International’s free horn measuring.
• ISE’s Best-of-the-West Accuracy Fly-Casting Tournament
• Screening of Rivers of a Lost Coast film on Friday night.

WHAT’S THE DEAL: Coupon for $2 off tickets to the International Sportsmen’s Expo (reg $15 Adult; FREE for youth and children 15 years and under; parking $8 per car.)

WHERE: San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S Delaware, San Mateo, CA 94403.

WHEN: January 14 – 17, 2010 (Thurs – Sun)

• Thursday, 11am to 7pm
• Friday, 11am to 7pm
• Saturday, 10am to 7pm
• Sunday, 10am to 5pm