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Old 07-17-2017, 07:04 PM
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Default Win a Macmillan river moose hunt!!!

Win a guided Yukon Moose hunt with Macmillan river outfitters. Shoot the tube at Game County archers shoot in GP August 19 &20th. This hunt with flights is now valued at $34000 Canadian!!! Yardage will be marked and there will be a $100 consolation prize for closest to the tube if no one wins the moose hunt. Macmillan river is home to the current world record pope and young Yukon moose! Hope to see you all there!
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Old 07-17-2017, 11:01 PM
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That would be an awesome prize to win,i did a bit shooting with a bow,but my shoulder is not so good so I have to pass,but if not for that I would be there in heart beat,best of luck to the winner,some people think that is a lot of money,10 bucks a day for ten years,or hunt where you never get a chance at a trophy and waste a life time of money.
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Old 07-17-2017, 11:07 PM
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That would be an awesome prize to win,i did a bit shooting with a bow,but my shoulder is not so good so I have to pass,but if not for that I would be there in heart beat,best of luck to the winner,some people think that is a lot of money,10 bucks a day for ten years,or hunt where you never get a chance at a trophy and waste a life time of money.
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Wow. Impressive prize. That would be a dream.


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Old 07-21-2017, 12:17 AM
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Is the distance on the tube known? Is it an unspecified location on a target and not allowed to see where in the target to aim?
I've only ever heard about these things and never seen one. I'm curious if anyone has ever locked out
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Old 07-21-2017, 05:44 PM
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Is the distance on the tube known? Is it an unspecified location on a target and not allowed to see where in the target to aim?
I've only ever heard about these things and never seen one. I'm curious if anyone has ever locked out
The distance will be marked/knowen. You will also be able to see the tube clearly (white tube in a black target).

We will also have around $4000 in other prizes at the shoot! Hunter scoring,5 points for in the kill zone, -2 for a wound and a 0 for a miss. Range finders will be allowed. Perfect time to test your skills before the opening of hunting season.
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Old 07-22-2017, 12:58 AM
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Cool. Sounds like fun.
And by locked out I meant lucked out.
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What is the tube???
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Old 07-23-2017, 08:41 PM
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What is the tube???
A 3/4" pvc tube in a moose target. Just have to shoot inside of the tube to win.
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Old 07-23-2017, 10:50 PM
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I'd love to witness someone winning that. Would be a pretty exciting shot
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im guessing its atleast 70 yards?
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Old 07-24-2017, 03:16 PM
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Yes its a long shot. I can't say exactly how far because of the insurance rules until the day of the shoot.
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Can you re post the shoot poster? I can't see the details. I'm interested in attending this shoot, is camping available or can you recommend a nice campground near by?
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Old 07-30-2017, 04:51 PM
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http://www.gamecountryarchers.com/fi...Aug19.2017.pdf

Yes there is free rough camping at the range and a RV campground in evergreen park.

In addition to the 20 targets per loop there will be five extreame shots per round. This is a separate entery for $5 and the money is payed out to top three in each category. Entry cost is $50 for adults, $30 for kids and non competitive and 9 and under free. Hunter scoring will be in effect with 5 for a kill, -2 for a wound and 0 for a miss. X's. Will be counted to be used as tie breakers if necessary. In addition to the moose hunt we will have over $4000 in prizes at the shoot. Hope to see you all there!
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Excellent! Thanks!
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Old 07-30-2017, 05:18 PM
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https://youtu.be/dI8WognOfLY

I thought I would share a link of the world record moose hunt from Macmillan. Gives a guy something to dream about!
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I thought I would share a link of the world record moose hunt from Macmillan. Gives a guy something to dream about!
That's pretty intense, hopefully I'll get that close to a moose this year. Surprising that even at that close range, he still only got half an arrow worth of penetration. Must have hit a rib bone on the way in or something?? Would be quite the thrill to have a moose that size, at that close of range! No wonder he is shaking so bad after the shot!
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This hunt is on my bucket list. I am thrilled at the opportunity to fling a lucky Arrow and have a chance (albeit minute) to win a hunt like this. I'm stoked! I have also wanted to shoot the GP outdoor course as well, so this is a great opportunity for a fun weekend for me!


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Less than two weeks away !!!
Can't wait.

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Are we restricted to the hunter equipment to shoot the tube? Could you shoot the course with a hunting bow and then go in the novelty shoots with a target bow and scope?
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Are we restricted to the hunter equipment to shoot the tube? Could you shoot the course with a hunting bow and then go in the novelty shoots with a target bow and scope?
The only restriction for the tube shoot is no lenzes or scopes. Everything else is good to go. All eqipment types are good to go for the shoot as well, but stabilzers over 12" and lenzes will put you in the open class.
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Old 08-15-2017, 10:25 PM
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Default Grande Prairie 3D shoot - Aug 19 & 20

got the 3 loops set tonight.
there are some nasty extreme shots - bring some extra arrows!!

the moose shot goes on Sunday @ 1:00 pm

can still pick up ticket on our bow raffle a few tickets left. draw is on Sunday.

got a great kids prize - camo supercycle - bring out the whole family

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going to be a fun, challenging shoot hope to see you there.

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Put my name on a couple of those raffle tickets please Ray; I forgot to grab some at the last shoot. See you Saturday!
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Old 08-17-2017, 08:47 AM
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Put my name on a couple of those raffle tickets please Ray; I forgot to grab some at the last shoot. See you Saturday!
Will do! Some other great prizes at the shoot as well.
- apple watch
- 3 rhinehart targets
- game came
-little chief smoker
- primos ground blind
- range finder
- gps
- sentlock ozone generator
- wapiti elk call package
And many more.... raffle tickets are only $2 or 15 for $20. Hope to see a bunch of people out this weekend!
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Thanks to all that came out to our Hunter shoot! It was a great turn out with a little over 80 shooters. No one won the moose hunt but Chase Martin came closest to the tube and won the $100 consolation prize. A lot of other great prizes went home with some happy winners. I hope everone enjoyed the shoot and we see you again next year.
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Old 08-20-2017, 08:54 PM
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I thought I would share a link of the world record moose hunt from Macmillan. Gives a guy something to dream about!
just tied to watch the video and it's now been removed for violating You Tubes rules on violent behaviour.......
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