Archery Whitey contest 2015.

Team Anzac · #1 07-24-2015, 09:53 AM

Thinking this could be fun, so here's the deal. $50 bucks a head per individual who chooses to participate.

-Must have E transfer account set up.
-Animal to be scored by an official, and documentation to support.
-Only archery taken animals can be submitted. Must have a witness that animal was taken by archery tackle.
-Contest will end on Oct 31 at sunset.

Of course I most likely need to add more rules, the basics are there. Anyone who feels they have any input please feel free to add. Looks like a lot of potential this year for good harvests.

Goodluck to all.
Robin

diamonddave · #2 07-24-2015, 10:14 AM

You should move this over to the elite archery section

KyleSS · #3 07-24-2015, 10:19 AM

Just wondering why the contest closes Oct 31st?

Bigfeet · #4 07-24-2015, 10:20 AM

You might want to check into the legality of this.

Seems to me, many years ago, something like this was tried and found to be illegal. Something about monetary reward and hunting... I don't remember, and I may be totally offbase, but you might want to check.

7mmremmag · #5 07-24-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KyleSS

Just wondering why the contest closes Oct 31st?

x2
Im definitely in, but I think we need to keep it open until the season closes.
And as for a witness, I hunt alone for whitetails.

Team Anzac · #6 07-24-2015, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by KyleSS

Just wondering why the contest closes Oct 31st?

Kyle,
That's why I asked for input, the date can be adjusted. Just thought it made sense because most archery seasons are over at that time, then the boom sticks come out. If everyone is in agreeance the date could be move till Nov 30. Thanks for posting.
Robin

Team Anzac · #7 07-24-2015, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigfeet

You might want to check into the legality of this.

Seems to me, many years ago, something like this was tried and found to be illegal. Something about monetary reward and hunting... I don't remember, and I may be totally offbase, but you might want to check.

How about a good old fashion farmers bet then...😉

sharpstick · #8 07-24-2015, 10:34 AM

call it a suggested donation of $50...
I agree with end of season. I killed my 2014 WT on Nov 27 in a bow zone...
and I was hunting alone.

Team Anzac · #9 07-24-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 7mmremmag

x2
Im definitely in, but I think we need to keep it open until the season closes.
And as for a witness, I hunt alone for whitetails.

Video footage could help that situation, from what I've been led to believe, some archery tagged animals have these weird little holes in the skull roughly the size of a 22. And the funny thing is, they can't explain how they got there. As far as a witness goes I think it would keep everyone on the up and up.
Thanks for posting,
Robin

Team Anzac · #10 07-24-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sharpstick

call it a suggested donation of $50...
I agree with end of season. I killed my 2014 WT on Nov 27 in a bow zone...
and I was hunting alone.

November 30th it is then.

Team Anzac · #11 07-24-2015, 10:43 AM

As far as witnesses go if everyone is in agreeance I think we could go on the honor system.😃

walking buffalo · #12 07-24-2015, 10:57 AM

No thanks.

Every dollar given to "winners" through competition for "Trophies" and "score" cheapens the soul of our hunting heritage. The idea of paying our monetary prizes to individuals for the inch is contrary to the whole concept of our public wildlife model.

I feel that you are asking people to go down the wrong road.

Having a contest where the prizes are insignificant, awarded for "hidden scores" or when the entry fees are donated to conservation projects that benefit wildlife and the general community, this is something I could support.

Team Anzac · #13 07-24-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by walking buffalo

No thanks.

Every dollar given to "winners" through competition for "Trophies" and "score" cheapens the soul of our hunting heritage. The idea of paying our monetary prizes to individuals for the inch is contrary to the whole concept of our public wildlife model.

I feel that you are asking people to go down the wrong road.

Having a contest where the prizes are insignificant, awarded for "hidden scores" or when the entry fees are donated to conservation projects that benefit wildlife and the general community, this is something I could support.

In agreeance, all money generated will be given to a charity of the groups choice. I can live with that, thanks for the input.
Robin

trigger7mm · #14 07-24-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by walking buffalo

No thanks.

Every dollar given to "winners" through competition for "Trophies" and "score" cheapens the soul of our hunting heritage. The idea of paying our monetary prizes to individuals for the inch is contrary to the whole concept of our public wildlife model.

I feel that you are asking people to go down the wrong road.

Having a contest where the prizes are insignificant, awarded for "hidden scores" or when the entry fees are donated to conservation projects that benefit wildlife and the general community, this is something I could support.

X2! I personally don't agree with competitive hunting. Money just makes people break the rules to will the prize. No thanks!

calgarychef · #15 07-24-2015, 11:08 AM

I've got to agree with walking buffalo, we have enough bad press regarding trophy hunting. Id be into a contest to see who uses the most of an animal, tanning the hide, using the sinew, even eating tripe

. But not money for biggest horns.

Can you imagine the game laws that some unethical people will break just to win that prize? You want to encourage night hunting, baiting, trespassing etc. because sure as hell all of this will happen for $$$$

Team Anzac · #16 07-24-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by trigger7mm

X2! I personally don't agree with competitive hunting. Money just makes people break the rules to will the prize. No thanks!

^^^^^^^^

Team Anzac · #17 07-24-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by calgarychef

I've got to agree with walking buffalo, we have enough bad press regarding trophy hunting. Id be into a contest to see who uses the most of an animal, tanning the hide, using the sinew, even eating tripe

. But not money for biggest horns.

Can you imagine the game laws that some unethical people will break just to win that prize? You want to encourage night hunting, baiting, trespassing etc. because sure as hell all of this will happen for $$$$

Couldn't agree with you more, as stated above all money generated will go to a charity of the groups choice. Thanks for your input Chef.

7mmremmag · #18 07-24-2015, 11:26 AM

How about we donate the money to Chuck to fight ESRD and APOS???

backyard · #19 07-24-2015, 11:29 AM

I feel this will just be bad press for bow hunters in general whether the money is donated or not... i'm out

Team Anzac · #20 07-24-2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 7mmremmag

How about we donate the money to Chuck to fight ESRD and APOS???

Like I said a charity of the groups choice. Thanks for the input 7mm.

dbllung · #21 07-24-2015, 03:44 PM

Wow....
I generally try to steer clear of controversy BUT

Look at all the "righteous" naysayers ..
What about the AO hunter of the year contest , and all the game and fish big buck nights?? Are those wrong too?? A little fun competition is good amongst our community. It adds a dimension that doesn't necessarily turn everyone into a poacher!!! The purpose of these competitions is to bring honour to the animal...not the hunter that harvested it. Not a bad thing when you look at it in that light!

backyard · #22 07-24-2015, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dbllung

Wow....
I generally try to steer clear of controversy BUT

Look at all the "righteous" naysayers ..
What about the AO hunter of the year contest , and all the game and fish big buck nights?? Are those wrong too?? A little fun competition is good amongst our community. It adds a dimension that doesn't necessarily turn everyone into a poacher!!! The purpose of these competitions is to bring honour to the animal...not the hunter that harvested it. Not a bad thing when you look at it in that light!

ok so then why does it have to be the biggest rack and not the heaviest animal (the most meat) you cant eat the horns

Springer · #23 07-24-2015, 04:52 PM

Great idea and great fun..No one is trying to get Rich on this...Its a great way to get people contributing their photos no matter how big or small.
I say $5 Bucks just because of inflation ..all the fun hunting bets used to be 2 bits whether for a first Fish or Biggest same as in Camp first guy who gets the first animal gets the 5 Bucks that everyone chipped in and has pinned on the tent wall..
If this goes then count me in...I aint going to win by a long shot but its still fun to play.

winger7mm · #24 07-24-2015, 05:55 PM

Being an archery hunter in the south country, I highly highly doubt I will manage a buck bigger then 140". Heck the last 2 deer I shot with my rifle wont break 130. Im not sure what the main goal of this is, Biggest rack?? best voted field pic?? What are the requirements for "winning"??

A few more details would be nice lol

Red Bullets · #25 07-24-2015, 08:54 PM

Very questionable.

IMO... If you want to involve money and glory go to a target or skeet competition. Keep the competition out of our hunting heritage. It's the wrong reason to hunt.

Gboe8 · #26 07-24-2015, 11:12 PM

I'm in if it God to charity!

Gboe8 · #27 07-24-2015, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bullets

Very questionable.

IMO... If you want to involve money and glory go to a target or skeet competition. Keep the competition out of our hunting heritage. It's the wrong reason to hunt.

Ever one has there own opinion. I don't see anything wrong with it if it's going to charity. If it's the wrong reason to hunt so is getting your animal scored posting pictures of your kill. Just another opinion though.