Gallatin, Tenn. Native Takes Home the Gold in the 2005 Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge; Scot Marcin Beats out Top Outdoorsmen from across the Country to Claim First Prize in Lynchburg.LYNCHBURG, Tenn. -- Gallatin native and professional guide, Scot Marcin, took home the top prize on Saturday at the 2005 Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge, presented by Jack Daniel's For the running coach, see . For the British car engineer, see . For the American politician, see . Jack Daniel's is a Tennessee whiskey distillery and brand known for its rectangular bottles and black label. . The second annual event, held in Lynchburg, Tenn., featured top outdoorsmen Outdoorsmen are men who enjoy hunting, fishing, and camping out in the woods. Typically, they live in the northern United States or Canada. Stereotypically, they are flannel wearing, beard toting men like Paul Bunyan or the Brawny paper towel mascot. from across the country. Marcin, second place winner in the inaugural challenge, beat out 11 other highly accomplished outdoorsmen, including defending champion defending champion n (SPORT) → defensor/a m/f del título defending champion n (Sport) → champion(ne) en titre Chris Nischan of Nashville. To qualify for competition, guides were required to have a minimum of five years of fully licensed hunting and/or fishing guide work. The competition tested the guides' skills in a series of challenges including archery, fly casting, bait casting Noun 1. bait casting - the single-handed rod casting of a relatively heavy (artificial) bait casting, cast - the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel , air rifle, game calling, pack mule and endurance. As owner of Delta Dreams Kennel & Outfitters, it's not surprising that Marcin said his favorite competition was the game calling where he truly showed his talent in the duck and turkey call; however, the elk call was a little less familiar being a Tennessee local where elk are sparse. "There was a great group of competitors this year, so it's an honor to be taking home the trophy," said Marcin. "I am definitely going to start practicing my archery and fly casting as soon as I get home so I can be sure to come back next year to defend the title." Marcin added that he knew where his $4,000 prize money was going to be spent - a new "mud buddy" motor for his boat. "We were thrilled to have these talented guides from across the country down to Lynchburg to demonstrate their expertise and knowledge of the outdoors," said John Hayes, Vice President and Brand Director for Jack Daniel's. "We were pleased to host competitors from as far away as Vermont and Colorado in this unique competition, and we commend all of them for their skill, gamesmanship games·man·ship n. 1. The art or practice of using tactical maneuvers to further one's aims or better one's position: and competitive spirit." "These guys all proved that they're total outdoorsmen," said Anthony Licata, Articles Editor of Field & Stream. "This was a tough competition that asked them to perform a broad range of outdoor skills but they were all up to it. I congratulate every one of them on their performance, especially this year's winner Scot. It has been a real treat to see the pages of our magazine come to life here at this year's Total Outdoorsman Challenge, and I can't wait to see what next year brings." Taking second place was Thomas Dutcher from Rome, N.Y. who went home with $2,500 in prize money. Third place went to last year's winner, Chris Nischan of Nashville, Tenn., who left with $1,700. The 2005 Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge, presented by Jack Daniel's included sponsors: Shakespeare, Carbon Tech, Crimson Talon, Daisy, Pure Fishing, Hoyt, Avery Outdoors, Filson and Old Towne Canoes. About Jack Daniel's Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866, the Jack Daniel Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel (1850 – 1911), was the founder of Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey distillery. Biography The family of whiskey distiller Jack Daniel was among the first of those who sailed from the tiny harbor in Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales to the New Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the oldest registered distillery in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and is on the National Register of Historic Places This article is about the U.S. Register. For the National Register of Historic Places in Canada see Canadian Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places . Based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey and Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails. Jack Daniel's encourages its friends to drink responsibly. About Field & Stream Field & Stream(R), The World's Leading Outdoor Magazine, has a circulation of 1.5 million and an audience of 10.4 million, and is the largest and most recognized outdoor publication in the world. Devoted to the complete outdoor experience and lifestyle, Field & Stream gives its readers the knowledge and inspiration to pursue the sports they love. It celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography, and sound advice, while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations. Established in 1895, Field & Stream is the country's largest-circulation special-interest magazine and is published 11 times per year by Time4 Media(TM), a subsidiary of Time Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Time Warner Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : TWX (TeletypeWriter eXchange Service) A U.S. and Canadian dial-up communications service that became part of Telex. In 1971, the Bell System sold TWX to Western Union. TWX transmitted 5-bit Murray code or 7-bit ASCII code at up to 150 bps. See Telex. ). Editor's note: Photos of winner and event available upon request. 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