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  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators
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The main purpose of this Contest is for the members to have some fun sharing their success and stories with a little friendly competition thrown in. Let's have some fun!

1. All birds submitted must have been harvested within the Rules and regulations of the state that they are hunted in.

2. Teams will be randomly assigned with equal,(as possible) assignment of youth hunters(those 17 or younger at the beginning or the Contest) and different subspecies hunted. Deadline for registration will be midnight(cdt) March 27, 2014 in the Contest Sign Up Thread. The teams will be posted as soon as they are determined and entered onto the site.

For members who miss the deadline a substitute pool will be kept where members will follow the same rules and can submit a bird but they must register by April 15th, 2014. They cannot harvest a bird before they are registered. If a team has a member that has not posted or responded to email by May 13th, 2014 a member from the pool will be randomly drawn to fill spots on teams with "no shows" just to keep it even.

Each team will consist of up to 6 hunters. At the start the teams will be named FM Forums 1, 2, 3... Teams can come up with their own name at anytime. Please decide on that one name before having the default one change,(no multiple name changes allowed).

3. Submitting birds for scoring. There will be a submission form posted for use by the start of the Contest.

You will need to get a witness for the measurements of spur, beard and weight. Both you and the witness will need to sign the form verifying the measurement as being correct. All measurements will need to be in standard measurement,(Inches/pounds).

In addition to the submission form members will need to post three photos,(there will be a submission thread for this). If you need help posting pics let me or your team mates know. One a close up of the spurs with a ruler/tape measure showing length,(you may need two pics if the spurs are different lengths). Also a second photo with a close up of the beard doing the same. The last picture should be of you,(the happy hunter with your face mask pull down) holding up your beautiful bird. We want to see the whole bird as well as what you look like. One of these photos should also have your 2014 filled turkey tag in it. If your state does not use a tag system then write the date the bird was taken on a piece of paper and include it in one of your photos.

When the Contest starts there will be also be a link to submit your filled out form. If you are not able to submit you bird online, send Borch or team member an email and we'll make arrangements to have it mailed and posted.

4. Scoring of the bird will be based on the NWTF scoring system. Each member will be able to score one bird(the first bird taken for your season even if you are allowed more than one) for the Contest.

The top 4 scores for each team will be used to calculate the team's final score. The team with the highest final score will be the winning team.

Also in addition to the team competition we'll have an individual youth,( those 17 or younger at the beginning of the Contest) and adult competition. We'll use the same bird and score for the bird submitted to the team competition. The highest scoring bird will be the winner.

5. The Contest will run from April 1, 2014 until June 10, 2014. Winners will be announced after that time.

Winning teams and individuals will earn the right to Advertise their great expertise and skills as the 2014 HSO.com Turkey Contest Winners in their signature.

The 2014 HSO.com Forum Members Turkey Quest is a Contest created and operated independently by HSO.com forum members and is not officially sanctioned or managed by the site itself.

Let's have even more fun this year!!!

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators
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HSO Forum Member

Turkey Contest 2014

Complete this form with your turkey’s measurements. Include photos of your turkey’s spurs and beard with a ruler or tape measure. Include in one of the photos your turkeys filled out tag or slip of paper with the date of the harvest. The turkey’s weight must be witnessed and signed by you and the witness below on this form.

Forum Member:____________________ Date:_____________

Team Name: _________________________________

Youth Hunter(17 or younger):Yes _______ No ________

Turkey Subspecies: _____________________

State/Province Bird was Harvested In: ____________________

Turkey’s Stats

Beard Length ____________inches

Spur Length ® _________inches (L)_________inches

Weight ___________ pounds

The certify that the measurements listed above are accurate to the best of my ability.

Forum Member: ________________________ Date:_________

Witness:____________________________ Date: ________

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  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators
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Deadline is fast approaching, (3/27/14). Check out the sign up thread if you haven't signed up yet.

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How in the world did I miss out on this? I am now in! Thanks for the heads-up Borch.

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators
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Good to see Don.

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I was hoping he wouldn't remember too sign up grin

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I was hoping he wouldn't remember too sign up grin

Worried about a little competition? crazy

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One more day to sign up for this fun contest.

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Don, I'd like to sign up my son for this. He doesn't have a username on HSO right now. Can I sign him up without a username? Can I just sign up as me, with the understanding that it's my son who will be the hunter?

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Scoot we have had past members do that and sign him up as a youth.

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Worried about a little competition? crazy

I don't know,have you taken shooting lessons in the off season or found a deal on a case of turkey loads? shocked

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I'd like to sign up my son for this. He doesn't have a username on HSO right now. Can I sign him up without a username? Can I just sign up as me, with the understanding that it's my son who will be the hunter?

Borch is the man behind this contest, but Archerysniper is right, we've had youth enter in the past without being members.

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Worried about a little competition? crazy
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I'm always nice,just getting you ready for the contest wink

Good luck and have fun getting your dad out again this spring

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators
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yep.

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Thanks guys! I have now signed up, but I won't be the hunter- it'll be my 9 year old son, Ryan. He's very, very pumped about this coming season and can't wait to try to shoot his first animal with his bow.

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Worried about a little competition? crazy

"I don't know,have you taken shooting lessons in the off season or found a deal on a case of turkey loads? shocked "

Lol grin

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Geez, one little miss (or 3 or 4 or...) and some people can just never let it go... blush

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And there will always be more. laugh

Should be a good spring cannot wait to be back in the turkey woods.

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I don't know,have you taken shooting lessons in the off season...? shocked ":

Them's fightin' words!!! LOL Nothin' like a little competition to get the juices flowing!

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Just checking can we upgrade birds?

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i vote yes. you can in the other contests i am in 2c

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Phew! Almost missed this! After something like 14 days and a big skunk last year, I'm looking for revenge! I've got three days to get it done this year during the first season. Archery bird or bust!

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I would like to be able to do this as well, but I understand the rules are in place!

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators
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Just checking can we upgrade birds?

Nope. But only the 4 best scoring birds per team count so there isn't necessarily a penalty for shooting a smaller bird. Do this to level the field as many have only an option for one bird.

First bird during the contest. Some guys get an early start so birds short before the contest start date don't count.

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators
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i vote yes. you can in the other contests i am in 2c

You always shoot a big one....

You seeing much activity over you way yet?

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You always shoot a big one....

You seeing much activity over you way yet?

last year was tough, but i eventually got lucky wink

saw quite a few birds out in the fields feeding during our nasty winter down here

lately, my scouting/roost listening plans have been derailed by cold, wet and/or windy mornings. weather supposed to be much better starting this weekend, so i gotta get out and make sure they are roosting and hanging out in the traditional spots

plus, i have a new property i have to get a better handle on.

first season opens 2 weeks from monday cool

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators
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Good Luck.

Birds around here are still grouped up and hanging close to food sources, especially farm yards and feed lots.

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Dang I missed the sign-up.... Anyway a guy can still get in? I am totally new to the contest... so I am not sure on the specifics.

  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators
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I haven't closed it up yet. Go ahead and sign up. I'll close it up tonight and work on getting teams made up this weekend.

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