Posted 9:29 pm Sunday, October 09, 2011
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No Entries In Big Buck Contest’s First Week
It is early and it was hot, so it came as no surprise there weren’t any entries in the first week of the Tyler Morning Telegraph’s 32nd Big Buck Contest.
However, hunters still have plenty of time as the contest runs through Jan. 22.
Participation in the contest is free, but hunters must register at least 24 hours in advance of taking their deer. Hunters may register at any of the contest sponsors: Army/Navy Store of Tyler, 1201 E.SE. Loop 323; East Texas Seed, Cotton Belt Rail Yard; Lynch’s Food Store, 3400 E. Fifth; Mac s Gun Shop, 213 E. Elm; Noonday Gun Trader, 14674 U.S. 155 South; and Still Life Taxidermy, 1415 E. Tyler St., Athens.
However, hunters still have plenty of time as the contest runs through Jan. 22.
Participation in the contest is free, but hunters must register at least 24 hours in advance of taking their deer. Hunters may register at any of the contest sponsors: Army/Navy Store of Tyler, 1201 E.SE. Loop 323; East Texas Seed, Cotton Belt Rail Yard; Lynch’s Food Store, 3400 E. Fifth; Mac s Gun Shop, 213 E. Elm; Noonday Gun Trader, 14674 U.S. 155 South; and Still Life Taxidermy, 1415 E. Tyler St., Athens.
The contest is for open range deer only. No deer taken behind a fully enclosed, high-fenced property may be entered in the contest.
The contest features three adult divisions North Texas, South Texas and Women s and two youth divisions North and South Texas. The youth division is open to hunters 16 years old and younger.
The contest features three adult divisions North Texas, South Texas and Women s and two youth divisions North and South Texas. The youth division is open to hunters 16 years old and younger.
First-place winners in each adult division will receive a Remington .270-caliber rifle and a shoulder mount of their deer. Second-place winners are awarded gift certificates.
Winners of the youth divisions will receive a shoulder mount of their deer. Second- and third-place finishers will be awarded gift certificates.
All deer to be entered in the contest must be taken to either Still Life Taxidermy or Lynch’s Food Store.
Winners of the youth divisions will receive a shoulder mount of their deer. Second- and third-place finishers will be awarded gift certificates.
All deer to be entered in the contest must be taken to either Still Life Taxidermy or Lynch’s Food Store.
