couesdiehard Report post Posted March 5, 2008 I think you might want to limit voting to those who register for the contest only because it might encourage more folks to register for the contest. Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcoover Report post Posted March 5, 2008 I think it should be simplified. Biggest rifle deer, biggest archery deer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted March 5, 2008 Regarding the voting on categories (like best hunt story, etc)....Doug and I had talked about it before he started this thread and I was thinking that voting on the contest categories should be limited to just those who registered for the contest (this year there were about 200 people). But we could also leave it open to any registered member whether they are signed up for the contest or not. Which do you guys prefer? Amanda You guys have done a great job with the contest every year and have great some great new ideas. I haven't entered the contest because I really don't care about what a deer scores, some of you do and that's great. I would probably enter with some of the new ideas mentioned, and would definately enter my kids when they are old enough. Amanda as far as the hunt stories being voted on, you could do it just about any way and it would work out great. One other Idea is to let every one who is registered vote and then take the top three and have some of the writers pick the best one, Outdoor writer, Bill Quimby, Chris Denham, You and maybe a couple more that I don't know. Again Great Job on the contests and I look forward to this years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted March 5, 2008 I think you might want to limit voting to those who register for the contest only because it might encourage more folks to register for the contest. Lee +1 I think Not sure I want any more competition Its hard enough now with the likes of Grong, COOSEFAN, Extremecoues, Coueswhitetail, GHsFirstGirl And on and on Good Idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesdiehard Report post Posted March 6, 2008 Gamehauler, You make an excellent point! My only hope might be that I've been known to tell one heck of "fish story" if you will. May B I can rit my wayy 2 a priez. Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted March 6, 2008 Regarding the voting on categories (like best hunt story, etc)....Doug and I had talked about it before he started this thread and I was thinking that voting on the contest categories should be limited to just those who registered for the contest (this year there were about 200 people). But we could also leave it open to any registered member whether they are signed up for the contest or not. Which do you guys prefer? Amanda Amanda, what ever you all decide is fine with me but I want to hear from firstcoueswas80. He has always had an opinion on most subjects and I want to hear what he has to say. Really, I'm serious! TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted March 6, 2008 Regarding the voting on categories (like best hunt story, etc)....Doug and I had talked about it before he started this thread and I was thinking that voting on the contest categories should be limited to just those who registered for the contest (this year there were about 200 people). But we could also leave it open to any registered member whether they are signed up for the contest or not. Which do you guys prefer? Amanda Amanda, what ever you all decide is fine with me but I want to hear from firstcoueswas80. He has always had an opinion on most subjects and I want to hear what he has to say. Really, I'm serious! TJ Amanda is not going to add a (How many pieces can you blow the skull plate into contest) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Extreme Coues Report post Posted March 6, 2008 I wish I would've gottin signed last year .but this year I'll be sure and get signed up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted March 6, 2008 Amanda is not going to add a (How many pieces can you blow the skull plate into contest) TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 6, 2008 Regarding the voting on categories (like best hunt story, etc)....Doug and I had talked about it before he started this thread and I was thinking that voting on the contest categories should be limited to just those who registered for the contest (this year there were about 200 people). But we could also leave it open to any registered member whether they are signed up for the contest or not. Which do you guys prefer? Amanda Amanda, what ever you all decide is fine with me but I want to hear from firstcoueswas80. He has always had an opinion on most subjects and I want to hear what he has to say. Really, I'm serious! TJ Amanda is not going to add a (How many pieces can you blow the skull plate into contest) Mike, I would have that one tied down wouldnt I! How about a "who misses their goal of a buck by the most" lets see, I killed a low 90's type buck, when I was going for a 100+, and then killed a 45-50" buck while aiming for a 100".. lets see, I missed by about an average 30 inches ( if my math is right) How about "most shots to kill their deer" got that one in the bag too! Heres the thing about having people vote (TJ here comes my opnion) It will be like highschool... a popularity contest... Jimbo has that one in the bag, even if he killed a 80" buck. I think what ever is done, the more prizes that are given out the better! however, I also think that if there are going to be BIG prizes given out ( $1,000 in optics based strictly on score) that the bucks in the top running need to be scored by an "official". I AM NOT ACCUSING ANYONE OF CHEATING, SO THAT CAN BE SQUASHED RIGHT NOW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted March 6, 2008 firstcoueswas8o.... I knew you wouldn't let me down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted March 6, 2008 I also think the best pic should be awarded to the person who took the picture and not necessarily the hunter who killed the deer. also, I know this is a coues whitetail site but what about a "other" big game best picture. as long as the season falls in the same timeframe of the contest why not open the best pics up to antelope, elk, sheep, javelinas, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted March 6, 2008 I also think the best pic should be awarded to the person who took the picture and not necessarily the hunter who killed the deer. also, I know this is a coues whitetail site but what about a "other" big game best picture. as long as the season falls in the same timeframe of the contest why not open the best pics up to antelope, elk, sheep, javelinas, etc. TJ as in coueswhitetail.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterdan Report post Posted March 6, 2008 I like the idea of best hunt story as one of the prizes. Overall the contest is great and gets better each year. The involvment of the kids category makes it special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOFX Report post Posted March 9, 2008 Regarding the voting on categories (like best hunt story, etc)....Doug and I had talked about it before he started this thread and I was thinking that voting on the contest categories should be limited to just those who registered for the contest (this year there were about 200 people). But we could also leave it open to any registered member whether they are signed up for the contest or not. Which do you guys prefer? Amanda You guys have done a great job with the contest every year and have great some great new ideas. I haven't entered the contest because I really don't care about what a deer scores, some of you do and that's great. I would probably enter with some of the new ideas mentioned, and would definately enter my kids when they are old enough. Amanda as far as the hunt stories being voted on, you could do it just about any way and it would work out great. One other Idea is to let every one who is registered vote and then take the top three and have some of the writers pick the best one, Outdoor writer, Bill Quimby, Chris Denham, You and maybe a couple more that I don't know. Again Great Job on the contests and I look forward to this years. I also love the idea of best hunt story. Although, I worry that the contest will turn into an English 102 final paper. I believe that there is a difference between best "hunt story" and best "written hunt story". Some of the best stories are told by those that wouldn't necessarily be considered writers. A good hunt story is a good hunt story, regardless of proper grammar, sentence structure and punctuation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
