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INTRODUCTION
Predator calling/hunting contests are a rare
entity here in the east, especially here in New York State. In 2003, The Bark At The Moon Coyote Club hosted the first Western
New York State Predator Hunt as a way to draw area hunters together and celebrate their hobby and passion. The contest has
rapidly grown and the contest organizers are thrilled with the support they are receiving from area hunters and sponsers,
both local and national.
The Contest Details
CONTEST PHILOSOPHY:
The
idea behind the hunt is to have a weekend event full of predator calling action. From the organizer's standpoint, the focus
of the event is to provide a friendly predator hunting event for hunters of all experience and skill levels.
HUNT FORMAT:
- Entry fee money will be used to provide
raffle prizes in addition to what our sponsors provide.
- The top four place winners will received trophies and cash prizes.
- All participants are subject to a polygraph test to deter cheating.
- The event will include a skinning demonstration
- Check-in time is 1:00 - 2:00 PM
WHEN:
The 2009
contest dates are January 23, 24 & 25. Contest starts at Dusk on Friday night. All hunters must be registered
before event starts. Entry form w/ payment must be received on or prior to Wednesday January 21, 2009. See entry form
link for details on where to send entry form & payment.
WHO:
Any hunter who posses a NYS hunting
license can join contest.
Calling Division
one man team = $ 20.00 fee
two man team = $ 30.00 fee
Father/Son Division (tentative) = $ 30.00 Depends upon number of entrants.
This may be a separate division in 2009.
Big Dog Bounty = $ 5.00 extra PER TEAM.
Total purse goes to heaviest coyote.
You are signing up as a one or two man team and must hunt as one team. It is against contest rules to combine
team efforts.
WHERE:
Hunters
can hunt anywhere in New York State. We do not provide areas to hunt, that is up to the hunters.
HOW:
All hunters must abide by NYS game laws. Hunters
must present their game at time of check-in ( 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Only animals taken during contest hours are eligible.
No trapped animals allowed.
No road kill animals allowed.
No freezer frozen animals allowed.
Each animal will be biologically examined.
Attach a piece
of paper to each animal stating which day it was taken and also the time of day.
Tie a rope connecting hind feet so
that the animals can be displayed for photos
Winners will be awarded Trophy & Cash for the four top finishers.
100% pay out!
Winners for calling division to be determined using a point system...
Coyote = ten (10) points
Fox (red/gray)= five (5) points
In the case of a tie, total weight will determine winner.
Other prizes will be raffled at check-in party. You must be in attendance
to win raffle prizes. The prizes are great... So, do not miss out, Plan on attending!
CHECK IN:
There is only one check in and that is on Sunday January 25th at 1:00 PM
to 2:00 PM. The check-in will take place at the Genesee Conservation League,1570 Old Penfield Road,Rochester, NY 14625.
After the check-in, we will have a social gathering. Prizes will be awarded and door prizes will be drawn. This promises to
be a great time. Food and drink will be available. Meet area hunters and have a good time! Don't miss out!
RAFFLE:
You must be present at check-in to be eligible for raffle prizes.
Click on the pink box below to see something awesome...
Useful Contest Links...
Check-In Map
Print Entry form
Contest Roster
Past Winners & Hunt Summaries
Prize List
Contest Photos
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