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Club Hunting & Fishing Contests


To enter any of the following contests or for further questions, see Russ Jenkins (Membership Director) at any of the monthly meetings.

Fishing Contest Information
Dates:  April 1 - March 31
Cost:  $10.00


Categories:  Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Pan Fish (Bluegill), Pan Fish (Crappie), Pan Fish (Perch)

Fishing Scoring Method
  1. size
  2. weight

When submitting, the following additional information must also be provided:  where caught, bait used, date caught, date entered, name, and witness.
Fishing Contest Past Winners
​
2019
​Northern Pike:  Stan Nichols @ 5.4 lbs, 26.25"
Walleye:  Stan Nichols @ 3.4 lbs, 20.25"
Smallmouth Bass:  Russ Jenkins @ 5.2 lbs, 20.75"
Largemouth Bass:  Stan Nichols @ 4.4 lbs, 19.25"
Pan Fish (Bluegill):  Stan Nichols @ 12 oz, 10.25"
Pan Fish (Crappie):  Stan Nichols @ 1.4 lbs, 14.75"
Pan Fish (Perch):  Russ Jenkins @ 9 oz, 11.50"


2018
​Northern Pike:  Stan Nichols @ 10.s lbs, 33.125"
Walleye:  (no winner)
Smallmouth Bass:  (no winner)
Largemouth Bass:  Stan Nichols @ 4.2 lbs, 19.25"
Pan Fish (Bluegill):  Stan Nichols @ 15 oz, 10.625"
Pan Fish (Crappie):  Russ Jenkins @ 1.2 lbs, 13.25"
Pan Fish (Perch):  Russ Jenkins @ 8 oz, 9.5"

Deer Bow Contest Information
Dates:  September 1 - December 1
Cost:  $5.00


Deer Bow Scoring Method:
  1. judged by weight
  2. buck or doe
Deer Bow Contest Past Winners
​
2019 - Tom Nelson (163 lbs)
2018 - No winner.
2017 - No winner.

Big Buck Contest Information
Dates:  November 16 - November 24
Cost:  $10.00

Judge:  Boone & Crockett

Big Buck Scoring Method:
  1. main beam lengths
  2. inside spread
  3. tine lengths
  4. antler circumferences
Big Buck Contest Past Winners
​
2019
2018 - Jeff Krisher
​2017 - Scott Miller


Turkey Contest Information
Dates:  April 1 - June 1
​Cost:  $5.00

Turkey Scoring Method:
  1. weight in pounds
  2. 2x beard length in inches
  3. 10x spur lengths in inches

Example
  1. weight in pounds = 20
  2. 2x beard length of 10 inches = 20
  3. 10x 2 spurs at 1.5 inches each = 30
Total Score of 70
Turkey Contest Past Winners
​
2019
1st Place:  Darrin Graham
​2nd Place:  Billy Winner

​2017
1st Place:  Dick Larson

Pheasant Contest
Dates:  September 1 - March 1
Cost:  $5.00


Pheasant Scoring Method:
  1. judged by length of tail feather
Pheasant Contest Past Winners
​
2019
2018 - No winner.
​2017 - No winner.

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  • Home
  • News
  • Events
    • Monthly Club Meeting & Resources
    • Merchandise Raffle
    • Gun Raffle
    • Annual Club Picnic
    • Annual Club Holiday Party
    • Club Hunting & Fishing Contests
  • Leagues
    • Summer Trap League
    • Archery Leagues
  • Education
    • Range Safety Officer (RSO) Training
    • Hunter's Safety Education
    • Bartender's License Information
  • Membership
    • Overview & How to Join
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Club Bylaws/SOPs
    • Club Calendar
    • Store
  • About
    • FAQs
    • Facilities (Ranges) >
      • Pistol Range
      • Rifle & Muzzleloader Ranges
      • Trap Range
      • Skeet Range
      • Upper Archery Range
      • 3D Archery Range
    • Boards & Committees
    • Photos
  • Contact Us