2009 Youth Hunter Essay Contest results: heartfelt essays lead to great prizes for these lucky youths.Brought To You By THE ORIGINAL Hunter Dan Bowhunter's 2009 Youth Hunter Essay Contest is over, the difficult task of judging each essay is complete, the prize winners have been notified, and next year's contest is already being planned. With so many outside interests competing for kids attention these days, we commend each and every kid for taking the time out of their busy schedules to enter our contest. This year's essay question was "What values have you learned from bowhunting Bowhunting is the practice of taking game animals by archery. Technique In contrast to a rifle hunter, who may shoot effectively from ranges in excess of 200 yards (about 180 m), archers will usually restrict shots to 45 yards or less, depending on factors such as ?" The crop of answers we received was outstanding, to say the least. Congratulations on a job well done to all the participants listed below. Watch for Mitchell Phillips' winning essay in the upcoming October 2009 issue. GRAND PRIZE WINNER Mitchell Phillips, New Hampton New Hampton is the name of several towns in the United States:
104 RUNNERS-UP Drey drey or dray Noun Brit & Austral a squirrel's nest [origin unknown] Noun 1. drey - the nest of a squirrel nest - a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young Urbanovsky, Roca, NE--Mathews Outback bow ($729); Kody Harkins, Dahlonega, GA--Hoyt Trykon Sport Youth Hunting Bow ($389); Colton Hock hock: see wine. , Bloomsburg, PA--Roscoby Riser Cam ($379.99); Ryan Martin, Powder Springs, GA--GameTamers 30" Tree Stand ($309.99); James W. Oswald, Sinking Springs, PA; Luke Nissen, Audubon, IA; and Julia Bower, Cumberland, MD--GlenDel Full Rut rut the period of increased sexual activity occurring in the autumn (fall) in some male mammals, especially deer and elephants. It is accompanied by increased testicular activity, especially spermatogenesis, and in deer by shedding of the antlers and a marked increase in vocalizing buck from Field Logic ($239.99 each); Alexander Hettinga, Utica, OH--Bow-file package including a C-275 Bowfile, C-215 Accessory Case, and the C-255 Arrow Case from Lakewood Products ($219.97); Tyler Hoff, St. Charles, MN--Rivers West Lakota jacket in Mossy moss·y adj. moss·i·er, moss·i·est 1. Covered with moss or something like moss: mossy banks. 2. Resembling moss. 3. Old-fashioned; antiquated. Oak Break-Up ($199); Matthew Hettinga, Utica, OH--Outpak complete hunting set from Outdoor Edge Knives ($169.99); Anna Schneider, Ovid, CO--Carson Optical JK 10x42 binoculars ($150); Jonathan Clemente, Sinking Springs, PA--All season scent package from Tink's ($150); Dustin Lang, Hutchinson, MN--4-pin (Z4-029) Zoptix Archery Sight from Terzo Products, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control ($139); Brittany Giancola, La Fayette, NY Complete Bow Vise tuning kit from R.S. Archery Products ($129.95); Alex Hanson, Marengo, WI--RH Camo Xtreme FC Arrow Rest from Trophy Taker, Inc. ($119.99); Dexter Heavner, Kresgeville, PA--Youth Packable Journey jacket, Youth Packable Journey pants, and a matching hat to be shipped in July '09 from Gamehide ($109); Karli Hasheider, Pardeeville, WI--Fall-a-way Rest from Ripcord rip·cord n. 1. A cord pulled to release the pack of a parachute. 2. A cord pulled to release gas from a balloon. ripcord Noun a cord pulled to open a parachute from its pack Technologies ($105); Ty ler Czworka, East Bethany, NY--FlashPoint sight from Black Gold, Inc. ($100); Brandon Nuzzo, Wampum, PA--Two 100 ct. packs of feathers (winner's choice of full lengths, 5-in. shield or parabolic par·a·bol·ic also par·a·bol·i·cal adj. 1. Of or similar to a parable. 2. Of or having the form of a parabola or paraboloid. cuts, 4-in. shield or parabolic cuts, or 3-in. shield or parabolic cuts in left or right wing and in any color) plus a new DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. from Gateway Feathers ($100); Jacob Nisley, Meadville, PA--Gift Certificate from Keystone Country Store ($100); Braden Clark, Trafalgar, IN; and Kyle Shumaker, Wetmore, KS--Hunting Ground Blind Model #AV163 Evader from Rivers Edge ($100 each); Ryan Matney, Berwind, WV--Pair of overboots from Elimitrax ($99.95); Jonathan Looney, New Castle, VA--Quickie 1 Release in Black with either a Velcro or Buckle strap (winner's choice) from Carter Enterprises ($89.99); Eric Spodick, Franksville, WI--Turkey flock decoy DECOY. A pond used for the breeding and maintenance of water-fowl. 11 Mod. 74, 130; S. C. 3 Salk. 9; Holt, 14 11 East, 571. package, including 2 hens, a Tom, and a decoy carrier from Montana Decoy Inc. ($77.80); Troy Forbes, Owego, NY; and Jack Shull, Grand Rapids, MI--Lokit XTF XTF Exchange Traded Funds XTF Extensible Tag Framework (Mozilla) XTF Extended Triton Format from Tree-Lok ($75 each); Caleb Garzanelli, Seneca, I L--Apex Gear 5-arrow MQX Nano Quiver in Realtree APG APG Assists Per Game (basketball) APG Assists Per Game (hockey statistic) APG Aberdeen Proving Ground APG Automated Password Generator APG Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering Camo or Mossy Oak Break-Up ($69.99); JT Tobin, Owls Head, ME--Tru-Glo Tru-Site Xtreme Tool-less 5-pin Fiber Optic Archery Sight ($69.99); Ben Rich, Bozeman, MT--Spot-n-Stalk Quiver Pack from Gameplan Gear ($69.95); Cody Gaudlip, Jackson, NJ--BuckMister by Old Faithful Outdoor Products ($69.95); Matthew O'Neill, Sewickley, PA; James A. Kerr, Swartz, LA; and Logan Weiss, Union Mills, IN--C-10 Release from Winn Archery ($60.50 each); Kyle Johnson, Bridgeton, NJ--Boomslang sight from Cobra Archery ($60); Stephen Waltz, Oconomowoc, WI--Premium custom bowstring in winner's color preference from Firststring ($59.99); Dwayne Hamilton, Brooksville, KY; Jillian Clemente, Sinking Springs, PA; and Eli Matzkiw, Belfast, TN--3-pack of Firenock GS from Firenock LLC ($59.95 each); John Raymond McMahon, Smithmill, PA; Ashley Bianga, Lake Tomahawk tomahawk [from an Algonquian dialect of Virginia], hatchet generally used by Native North Americans as a hand weapon and as a missile. The earliest tomahawks were made of stone, with one edge or two edges sharpened (sometimes the stone was globe shaped). , WI; Alyson Painter, Elverson, PA; and Adam Miller, Townville, PA--Bowhunter Magazine prize pack ($50 each); Randy Hopkins, Billings, MT--Scent pack from Wildlife Research Center ($50); Gabe Lemock, Waterford, PA--Hurricane Release from Tru-Fire Corporation ($49.99); Austin Kratt, Richmond, MI--No-Peep sight from Timberline timberline, elevation above which trees cannot grow. Its location is influenced by the various factors that determine temperature, including latitude, prevailing wind directions, and exposure to sunlight. Archery Products ($47.98); Sam Hanson, Hudsonville, MI--Certificate for one dozen Epic Junior arrows from Easton Technical Products ($47); Curtis Lindner, McArthur, OH--Yellow Jacket Supreme Field Point Target from Morrell, Mfg. ($44.99); Teddy Benge, Carbondale, CO; Emily Hayes, Hastings, MI; Johnathan Sheriff, Carlisle, PA; Grant Shull, Grand Rapids, MI; Brett Samson, Trochu, Alberta; Austin Ashcraft, Lafayette, IN; Bryan Jirsa, Forest Park, IL; Alex Ashcraft, Wetmore, KS; Christopher Regnier, Prescott, WI; Danielle Bergen, Drake, Saskatchewan; Justin Nicholas, Nicut, WV; Bradon Schneider, New London, WI; Jasper P. Manifold, Jonesville, MI; Garrett Myers, Upperstrasburg, PA; Zackary Clor, Lapeer, MI; Caitlin Fitzpatrick, Airway Heights, WA; Luke Herschberger, Tuscola, IL; Jacob Erbes, Walcott, ND; Krista Balmer, Bemidji, MN; Austin Lutringer, Katy, TX; Sean Buckley, Oak Lake, Manitoba; Jesse Jagol, Ashland, WI; Dustin Couch, Liberty, PA; and Tyler Stewart, Tigerton, WI--Buck Bomb 4-pack including 1 doe estrus estrus Period in the sexual cycle of female mammals, except the higher primates, during which they are in heat (ready to accept a male for mating). Some animals (e.g., dogs) have only one heat during a breeding season; others (e.g. , 1 dominant buck, 1 young buck, and I doe p ($40 each); Christine Scully-west, Bothell, WA--E-Z Adjust Release from Cobra Archery ($40); RJ Kane, West Grove, PA; and Donald E. Frost, East Baldwin, ME--One 3-pack of Rocket Meat Seeker broadheads from Trophy Ridge ($39.99 each); Justin Woodard, Wellsburg, NY--5-arrow Tredimb standard quiver from Treelimb Products ($39.95); Karissa Fehling, Lowell, WI--Tree Stand Safety Belt from GameTamers ($36.99); Kody Kurtzhals, Capac, MI; and Kyle Eisenhardt, Liberty, PA--Whisker Biscuit Original rest from Trophy Ridge ($35.99 each); Corbin Williamson, Chattaroy, WA; Tanner Fink, Nora Springs, IA; Tyler Duex, Bloomer, WI; Kevin W. Terpstra, Lansing, IL; Derek Black, Trout Run, PA; and Dylan Showers, Carlisle, PA--Bowcase from Piano ($35 each); Aaron Kerr, Mt. Holly Springs, PA--3-arrow Tredimb standard quiver from Tredimb Products ($34.95); Duane Miller, Townville, PA Pair of gloves from Elimitrax ($29.99); Drew Matheus, Washburn, WI; Aden Lehman, Freedom, IN; Dustin Chase, Blaine, MN; Jackson Brunsvold, Ashland, WI; Drey Urbanovsky, Roca, NE; and Kody Harkins, Dahlonega, GA--Arrow Case from Piano ($25 each); Colton Hock, Bloomsburg, PA; Ryan Martin, Powder Springs, GA; James W. Oswald, Sinking Springs, PA; Luke Nissen, Audubon, IA; Julia Bower, Cumberland, MD; and Alexander Hettinga, Utica, OH--Archery Accessory Box from Piano ($20 each); Tyler Hoff, St. Charles, MN--Bow holder from Cherryhill Outdoors ($19.95); Matthew Hettinga, Utica, OH; and Anna Schneider, Ovid, CO--Tree Talon treestand gear retriever ($19.95 each); Jonathan Clemente, Sinking Springs, PA--Reel-A-Strap 30' Hoist from Pine Ridge Archery Products ($15.95); Dustin Lang, Hutchinson, MN--Rangefinder holder from Cherryhill Outdoors ($14.95). CONTEST PRIZES CONTEST SPONSORS: The following companies generously donated prizes for Bowhunter's 2009 Youth Hunter Essay Contest. We thank them for their commitment to the future of bowhunting and archery. APEX GEAR--5-arrow MQX Nano Quiver in Realtree APG Camo or Mossy Oak Break-Up. BLACK GOLD, INC.--FlashPoint sight. BUCK BOMB--24 4-packs including 1 doe estrus, I dominant buck, 1 young buck, and 1 doe p. CARSON OPTICAL--one pair JK 10x42 binoculars. CARTER ENTERPRISES--Quickie 1 release in black with either a Vdcro or buckle strap (winner's choice). CHERRYHILL OUTDOORS--bow holder and rangefinder holder. COBRA ARCHERY--Boomslang sight and an E-Z Adjust release. EASTON TECHNICAL PRODUCTS--certificate for one dozen Epic Junior arrows. ELIMITRAX--a pair of overboots and a pair of gloves. FIELD LOGIC--three GlenDel Full Rut bucks. FIRENOCK, LLC--three each 3-packs of Firenock GS. FIRSTSTRING--premium custom bowstring in winner's color preference. GAMEHIDE--outfit including a Youth Packable Journey jacket, a Youth Packable Journey pants, and a matching hat. GAMEPLAN GEAR--Spot-n-Stalk Quiver Pack. GAMETAMERS--30" Tree Stand and Tree Stand Safety Belt. GATEWAY FEATHERS, EtC.--two 100 ct. packs of feathers (winner's choice of full lengths, 5-in. shield or parabolic cuts, 4-in. shield or parabolic cuts, or 3-in. shield or parabolic cuts in left or right wing and in any color) plus a new DVD. HOYT USA--Trykon Sport Youth Hunting Bow. KEYSTONE COUNTRY STORE--gift certificate. LAKEWOOD PRODUCTS--Bowfile package including a C-275 Bowfile, C-215 Accessory Case, and the C-255 Arrow Case. MATHEWS, INC.--Outback bow. MONTANA DECOY INC.--turkey flock decoy package, including 2 hens, a Tom, and a decoy carrier. MORRELL MFG.--Yellow Jacket Supreme Field Point target. OLD FAITHFUL OUTDOOR PRODUCTS--BuckMister. OUTDOOR EDGE--Outpak complete hunting set. PINE RIDGE ARCHERY PRODUCTS--Reel-A-Strap 30' Hoist. PLANO--six bow cases, six arrow cases, and six archery accessory boxes. R.S. ARCHERY PRODUCTS--complete Bow Vise tuning kit. RIPCORD TECHNOLOGIES--Fall-away rest. RIVERS EDGE--two hunting ground blinds, model #AV163 Evader. RIVERS WEST--Lakota jacket in Mossy Oak Break-Up. ROSCOBY--RiserCam. TERZO PRODUCTS, LLC--4-pin (Z4-029) Zoptix Archery Sight. TIMBERLINE ARCHERY PRODUCTS--No-Peep sight. TINK'S--all season scent package. TREE TALON--two treestand gear retrievers. TREELIMB PRODUCTS, INC.--5-arrow Tredimb standard quiver and 3-arrow Tredimb standard quiver. TREE-LOK--two Lokits XTF. TROPHY RIDGE--two 3-packs of Rocket Meat Seeker broadheads, two Whisker Biscuit Original rests. TROPHY TAKER, INC.--RH Camo Xtreme FC Arrow Rest. TRU-FIRE CORPORATION--Hurricane Release. TRUGLO--Tru-Site Xtreme Tool-less 5-pin Fiber Optic Archery Sight. WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER scent pack. WINN ARCHERY--three C-10 releases. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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