Youth Hunting Essay Contest Underway
WATERBURY, VERMONT -- The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and
the Vermont Big Game Trophy Club are seeking submissions for the third
annual Youth Hunting Memories Contest.
"Young Vermont hunters are encouraged to submit a short essay and
photo, if available, describing their hunting experience this year,"
said Mark Scott with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. "Some
of the greatest stories told about the Vermont woods in the past two
years have come from the hearts of the kids who were out hunting with
their family."
Each youth must submit an essay about one of their hunting experiences
and include why hunting is important to them. Criteria to be judged
include ethics, landowner relations, appreciation of wildlife, respect
for our hunting heritage, and family values. Entrants are encouraged to
send in their hunting photos with their story.
The top entry from each Vermont County will win a special prize from
the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. The Fish and Wildlife
Department along with members of the Vermont Big Game Trophy Club and
the Vermont 4-H Shooting Sports will select the winners. Winners will
be announced at the 2010 Yankee Sportsman Classic Show in January.
In addition, the top entry from each county will be eligible to compete
for a special big game hunt provided by the Vermont Big Game Trophy
Club.
Photographs should be sharp, and any game should be displayed in a
tasteful manner. Submissions will not be returned. The Vermont Fish
& Wildlife Department and Vermont Big Game Trophy Club reserve the
right to publish photos and essays, and omit submissions that might be
offensive. Submissions must include: hunter's first and last name,
address, age, telephone number, county of residence, email address if
available, and location of hunt.
The contest is open to anyone 16 and younger. Submissions must be received by 4:30 p.m. on December 31, 2009.
Email submissions to
Ann.Shangraw@state.vt.us or mail to:
2009 Youth Hunting Memories Contest
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
103 South Main St., Bldg 10 South
Waterbury, VT 05671-0501.