Youth Contest...Final Results!!!

waterfowlin101 · 06-04-2005, 05:02 PM

First of all....THANKS!

This couldn't of gone better. IFISH truly does rock. I have gathered all of the gear and all I can say is WOW!

The total was:
over 110 duck decoys
a dozen goose shells
over 25 boxes of good ammo
6 decoy bags
2 air luckies
12 hats
10 calls
and 2 field bags, 1 shell belt, a duck strap, a lanyard

Here is the list of fine gentleman who donated to the boys. Not only have each of you helped out some youngsters, but you have given the sport of hunting a better opportunity to create a future for itself, by passing on your tradition to these boys. I enjoyed meeting each one of you and talking hunting. I also look forward to seeing you in the field, which I have no doubt that someday I will....

Thanks

Elkguide
CMallardDrake
BrotherWolf
GunRodBow
Gooseman
Birdman1972
FlyingRoast Beef

Here is how I broke it down. Any votes after the posted date when it was supposed to end did not count.

Newportfisher came out on top. He will receive a certificate for a guided hunt with Casey (Elkguide). You will learn more about this when we meet up. In addition he gets:

14 decoys (condition=very good) w/ decoy bag
5 boxes of ammo
2 hats
1 call
To save on transportation and time, DukAddict will add the dozen decoys he was donating to this list for newportfisher. (they both live in Bend)

Next in line is Justin Meyers. He will recieve:
14 decoys (condition=very good)w/decoy bag
1 dozen goose shells w/stakes
5 boxes of ammo
2 hats
2 calls
1 field bag

Third on the list is Keermit. His package includes:
16 dekes (condition=good) w/ decoy bag
1 air lucky
5 boxes of ammo
2 hats
2 calls
1 field bag

Fourth is hrbassin. He gets:
21 dekes (condition=fair) w/decoy bag
4 boxes of ammo
2 hats
2 calls
1 air lucky
1 shell belt

Next we got toppin. This young man will get:
20 dekes (condition=fair) w/ decoy bag(needs help!)
4 boxes of ammo
2 hats
2 calls
1 duck strap

And bringing up the rear but we're still proud of you is lilfisherboy:
18 dekes (some are painters

)
1 decoy bag (needs some sewin'

)
4 boxes of ammo
2 hats
1 call
1 braided lanyard

You guys remember to be responsible and safe hunters. We are proud to have young boys out there doing what we all love so much and carrying on the tradition!!

To the contestants:

Please contact me via pm's. I have sent you each one and together we will figure out a time and place to meet. Please don't go throwing out suggestions, and having discussions about this on this forum as I'm sure nothing will get accomplished. When we have come up with a good decision, I will pm each of you again and post it on this forum, under this topic.

Oh yeah! I don't know how I feel about giving you guys ammo if you are under 18, which you better be, so bring someone older if you can...that way I don't get into any trouble. :whazzup:

To the ifishers who want to come:

Once we get it figured out you will be able to find right here on this board a date, time, and place to join us for a little get together (probably pizza) where we can give these guys their stuff.

Once again, thanks to all who donated what they had. It turned out to be way more than I expected. Everyone will walk out of this a winner. It turned out to be a HUGE SUCCESS!

Jon

Jennie@ifish · 06-04-2005, 06:38 PM

This sounds great! By the way, if you do not have ID with you that states you are 18, you will not be given your prize unless you have an adult with you, who does.

Thanks for playing!

Jen

Get Bit · 06-04-2005, 06:40 PM

Jon,

Thank You! What a great thing for those kids. I put a sticky on the thread. Do you want me to lock the other?

Get Bit

Flying Roast Beef · 06-04-2005, 07:25 PM

Jon, It was a pleasure meeting you and I hope I can make the pizza thing. Wanna meet the kids too if I can. Good job bud! 'Till then, shoot straight and see ya' in the field.

top/pin · 06-04-2005, 07:32 PM

just wanted to thank everybody who was envolved with this.

we need to "pass it on" to these young hunters

CMallardDrake · 06-05-2005, 03:41 PM

Jon...

Nice that in the end this whole deal you put together seems to have worked out real well...

Looking forward to seeing you again and getting together with the winners and donators for a little pizza somewhere there on the other side of the coast range.

Here's to young waterfowlers, mals hovering over the deeks and large slices of pizza pie with double cheese...

Wes*

waterfowlin101 · 06-06-2005, 07:40 AM

Ok boys...here's the plan.

We are going to meet at Chicago's pizza on 82nd ave. in Clackamas on Friday night this week (the 10th). I will be there around 6 or 6:30. Ifishers who wanted to meet the kids can come or go as they please. It looks like there are going to be three boys that can make it. The other three live a good wys away...we may schedulle a meeting closer to them sometime later or just give them the stuff individually.

If you pm'd me and said you'd be there. (hrbassin, lilfisherboy, toppin), please come b/c I don't want to be waiting for you...or let me know ahead of time that you can't make it.

PM me w/ questions.

Jon

DukAddict · 06-06-2005, 08:20 AM

Jon, I want to thank you for taking control of this whole Youth Essay Contest. I apreeciate that we had someone who spent all of their past weeks making sure this ran right. Im glad it turned out great because you had your ducks in a row. Thank you

Brett Neffendorf

CMallardDrake · 06-06-2005, 07:20 PM

Jon...

Sounds Good! I'll be rolling on in at the appointed time. I can find some sort of excuse to venture into the city and then join you guys for pizza.

What am I talk'n about! Having pizza with waterfowlers...there is no better excuse to make the drive.

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Elkguide · 06-07-2005, 08:23 AM

Jon

I will be there I will have the certificate so you can approve if you want.

Pm me if you need anything

Elkguide
Casey

waterfowlin101 · 06-07-2005, 09:55 AM

So far...we got me, birdman1972, elkguide, cmallarddrake (coming all the way from the coast...what a stud!) and deisel.

lilfisherboy, toppin, and hrbassin will be there as the guests of honor.

Should be cool...I'm sure there will be lots o huntin' talk.

It's a go right now, but check Thursday night for a final report.

Thanks to all.

Jon

Gun Rod Bow · 06-08-2005, 08:05 PM

I was supposed to be gone, but I'm back in town. I'll try and make it Jon.

Man I can't believe what a nice guy you turned out to be after all that blood thirsty KILL KILL talk last year

You must be on your meds.

Good job Jon!

waterfowlin101 · 06-09-2005, 04:53 PM

OK everybody...we are on. I'll be there somewheres around 6-6:30, dependin' on traffic. Hope to see you there.

Old Chicago pizza near Clack Town Center...on 82nd ave.

Jon

BrotherWolf · 06-09-2005, 05:09 PM

Well I wish I could make it but I just got back from Missouri and will be preping for youth day And putting all the stuff away that I picked up at Cabelas in Kearny and Sydney Nebraska...heck when ya got a uhaul why pay shipping! :grin:

CMallardDrake · 06-09-2005, 07:06 PM

I'll be there...if the good Lord's will'n and the creek don't rise.

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