When are the signups for the contest...
 

assuming you all are going to do the contest again?!

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I think that last year it was around late August or early September.

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I agree, we shouldn't even consider signups until Mid August....too many will sign up and never return as what happened last year.

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Rob , i would just like to thank you for helping takeover as the MOD on this contest and really take charge , i knew it would be a good idea to have a lil contest but had no idea on what i truely got myself into on that one , thanks again....

Hope you have a good opener for turkey this sat , ill be headed to McKean Co for the opener , then returning home to westmoreland Co to finish it up!

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I am gonna rob all you hackers next year.........................

Don't even need a darn teem - let me go solo[:-]

they just dragged me down anyway.................:D

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The only problem I have with signing up as late as Mid-August is that Washington's early season opens on September 1st. Unless the contest is more organized than last year I think registration should be opened as early as late July and end in Mid-August that way everyone is situated by the beginning of the first archery opener.

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I have to agree with you washington. It should all be done by the end of July. It seems a lot of people need help with pre-season scouting, stand placement, selecting the perfect deer and accurate shooting. Fortunately, Team Elite Eight is available, for a small fee, to provide the special training to give them that edge.:D:D:D

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10-4 we open up August 30th here.

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MAN, with Dates that early, you dont even give the deer a chance.. Just, sit and wait for them to come to there feed and shoot them. LOL:D

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That's what September hunting is all about man... I saw some real nice bucks in September last season sitting in a stand over looking an alfalfa field.

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Alright, I'll pop in and start signups mid to late July......and have things summed up by the end of August....the contest entry will be closed ending August and the contest will be on it's way for another season, looking forward to it again.

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I'm looking for redemption this fall. That and a lease in Pike CO. :D

I'm certian it will be a blast. Lots of trash talking and hopefully extra trash on the racks this fall. Just 106 days until the opener:)

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I'll tell you what sucks about it........ I haven't seen a single one of my old team mates on this board since the contest ended......[:@] Seems like we need to weed out the slackers.....

To be honest, I wouldn't mind seeing a contest entry requirement such as minimum # of posts, recent posts, etc.....

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Now that's a good idea. I didn't know you had one in you DC:D

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Look forward to it. Saw a lot of deer last year, missed a nice 8pt day before gun season[>:]. Hope to redeem myself this bow season. Have a safe summer. I am in between houses and can only post while I am at work.(So take it easy on the recent post idea, for my sake)

Thanks

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I am in and out during the off season, but when season starts I check in every day.

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I've got a few more in there some where Silent...... Just hurts to dig 'em out :D

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Although it may seem like a good idea to allow only members with a certain number or posts or recent posts, some members may only start posting more during deer season or some new members may want to sign up for the contest. IMO maybe those who quit posting didn't shoot a buck and therefore didn't post. My exbrotherinlaw is a member along with a guy at work and neither ever post although they read.[&:] By the way, neither of them were in the contest.

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Hey DC,
I have been here just not as much. After breaking that leg last fall now I am going thru a divorce.[:@] I do get on some but I just don't get here as much. Looks like I will be able to keep my bow and archery equipment but I am loosing a lot of other items and time. Lots to deal with. These boards are still a lot of fun and I just try to catch up on everything when I get here instead of posting. I guess you could say I use all of you to get away from my troubles.

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Hi!

I just signed up on the message board and would like to know how to sign up for this years contest?

Thanks,
Andy

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hey wihunter i went thru that crap last year fortunatly it was deer season made the time pass fast

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rugged, welcome to the message board. Just keep an eye out later on. Rob says mid to late July will be the start of signups. When a topic is posted on the official signups.....log in and put your name in. :)

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Thanks Cougar Mag! I will be looking for the offical sign up. Can't get my mind off hunting!

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Man I can't wait to get this years underway. Last years was a BLAST and I feel this years will be MUCH better because now everyone knows what to expect!

The anticipation builds

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I think you just loved all that controversy........:D 160 inches LMAO!!!!!!!!!![8D][8D]




J/K........ I'm just jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

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I didn't like it to much at the time I was actually quite aggraviated.... Since then I have read back through a couple of the old threads. I did get a laugh out of it though after it was all said and done[:o]

Lmao there were quite a few funny moments in that mess of a "controversy" though[8D]

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At least we know we can count on you for something!! LMAO .......j/k buddy!

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hmmm...Dont like that idea. Seems a bit hypocritical. I dont have alot of posts but I can assure you that I'll be around from start to finish...

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who actually scores the bucks? an official scorer?
only bucks...no does?
and only one buck right?


but any how. i think the sign ups should be early... like in july. like others said their season starts early, in kentucky bow season starts labor day weekend.

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How is that hypocritcal?

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How would you feel ifyou didnt meet the post requirments when you first joined last year? All this idea willdo is keep more people from coming tothe bowhunting forumbecause they are being discluded.

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I've been a member of this board for over 3 years.... Just had a different username back then...... Belle Island.

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DC ain't no spring lilly :D

He's an old timer around here......one of the corner stones of the bowhunting forum for sure. With out DC who knows what this place would turn into???? He keeps all the riff raff out ;)

Sit back and you too can bask in his superior bowhunting aura

Wait and see DC will throw down some good horn in the contest this year

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You dang skippy I will!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

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You totally missed the point. I realize DC has been here and is well know and that he is experienced in bowhunting, but what about the 'fawns' that are experienced in bowhunting? I honestly hope that you guys make the requirements to have at least 200 posts so I can whack a good one in October along with all the other low posters and show you your mistakes.

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PSE the problem last year was a bunch of people signed up for the contestbut never came. We emailed them time and again most never came back. I would guess 50-60 were no where to be found. Of those maybe 20 checked back in.

We are just looking for a solution to the problem before hand this year is all.

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I really dont want to sound ignorant,and if thats the way you take it then Im sorry.
I may have a solution------Why not put all the regulars into one hat,and draw teams of 10 or whatever,and put the not so regulars into a hat and draw there teams.
I do agree with buckeye about the problems we had last year with guys sighning up to play,only not to show all season.
Or maybe better yet---get at least 5 "regulars" per team and 5 unregulars.That should make it fair,probably even out in the long run.

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Why would you even want to join the contest if you aren't an active member of the board? The contest is for bragging rights among fellow board memebers.......

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I don't a get a chance to post outside of hunting season. Reason being is I work too much and wife and kids keep me busy. However, I was a part of this contest last year, and very loyal as I might say. If I were to be left out because I don't have enough posts, you can bet I'll be posting elsewhere. I understand you may have a hard time getting everyone to stay on top of things but I think you'd be kicking yourself in the foot. Why are we trying to exclude hunters...Isn't the goal of these forums to spread knowledge and gain involvement??? Please Moderator, Step In....

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It was more ofa rant that a call to arms..... I can guarantee you that Rob P/A will not make the changes I suggested for the exact reasons you and others mentioned...... It still doesn't change the fact that it's very frustrating.