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New to the hunt Darren Warner • For the Enquirer • October 5, 2008 [/font] The woods were alive last weekend with sounds of crackling leaves underfoot, backs being patted and laughter. Another sound rang out for the first time in many areas of the state: the sound of gunfire. Sept. 27-28 marked the eighth year of the Michigan Youth Hunt, which gives those 12-16 years old an opportunity to harvest a whitetail before the major deer hunting seasons open. "It's a perfect time of year to take children afield and to have an opportunity to cultivate their interest in hunting," said Jeff Kunkel of Hillsdale. "The focus is completely on the kids, and each year we have a great time and create lasting memories, regardless of whether or not anyone bags a deer." Veronica Hetke of Tekonsha was one of the youngsters Kunkel and his hunting partners took out on opening day of the Youth Hunt. Also sitting with them was Hetke's 10-year-old brother, Tanner, who came along to observe the hunt. All of them saw plenty of action as Hetke harvested her first deer, a doe. "Just like every other first-year hunter who takes a deer, it was a dream come true for me," said Veronica Hetke. Veronica and Tanner's father, Erich Hetke, was unable to participate in the hunt because he is a member of the Army Reserves currently serving in Iraq. "Our dad comes home right before Thanksgiving," added Veronica. "But I can send him pictures of my first deer. I know he will be so proud of me." Fourteen-year-old David Rutkowski of Hamtramck, who also hunted with the group in Lee Township, shares Hetke's enthusiasm. Although he didn't bag a deer, he remained positive and demonstrated solid hunting practices throughout the weekend."As we made our way to the stand, David looked at me and said, 'Dad, we're walking too fast - the deer might hear us!'" recounts his father Ted Rutkowski. "By walking slower and more quietly, we managed to sneak up on a doe. Even though it was too dark to shoot, David experienced part of what it takes to be a successful hunter," added Rutkowski. The season was the impetus for the formation of the Michigan Youth Hunt Program (www.michiganyouthhuntprogram.com), a grassroots effort to teach young people ethical hunting practices and promote hunting traditions throughout the state. "We started the program because we feel it is important to pass on our hunting heritage to the next generation of hunters," said co-founder John Ingersoll of Indian River. "With so much technology out there for kids to experience, they're missing out on what this state has to offer in terms of our wildlife and natural resources." The goal of the program is to have at least one hunter from every county in Michigan participating in the Youth Hunt. Eligible participants needed to have never taken a deer and were asked to write an essay, explaining why they wanted to go deer hunting. One program participant was Dakota Stebbins of Interlochen. He and his father Terry Stebbins hunted with Ingersoll. "Early in the morning, a buck came out about 150 yards away," explained Dakota Stebbins. "I was shaking so badly that I had trouble steadying my rifle. But Mr. Ingersoll helped me and I made a good shot." Stebbins' reward was a nice 8-pointer. "For me, the best thing about the Michigan Youth Hunt is just seeing the smile on their faces when they get out there and begin to learn what hunting's all about," said Ingersoll. Dakota and Terry Stebbins of Interlochen show off their buck from the Michigan Youth Hunt last weekend. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources estimates that more than 30,000 juveniles, supervised by a parent or guardian, participated in the hunt. It's too early to know how many youngsters were successful and harvested a deer during the 2008 hunt. In 2007, young hunters took more than 10,000 deer. Regardless of whether or not they came home with a buck or doe, all youngsters who participated in the hunt, and the adults that went with them, were successful They promoted Michigan's hunting tradition and enjoyed time in the field that will be remembered - long after sounds of gunfire fade away. http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/a...12/1006/SPORTS

New to the hunt Darren Warner • For the Enquirer • October 5, 2008 [/font] The woods were alive last weekend with sounds of crackling leaves underfoot, backs being patted and laughter. Another sound rang out for the first time in many areas of the state: the sound of gunfire. Sept. 27-28 marked the eighth year of the Michigan Youth Hunt, which gives those 12-16 years old an opportunity to harvest a whitetail before the major deer hunting seasons open. "It's a perfect time of year to take children afield and to have an opportunity to cultivate their interest in hunting," said Jeff Kunkel of Hillsdale. "The focus is completely on the kids, and each year we have a great time and create lasting memories, regardless of whether or not anyone bags a deer." Veronica Hetke of Tekonsha was one of the youngsters Kunkel and his hunting partners took out on opening day of the Youth Hunt. Also sitting with them was Hetke's 10-year-old brother, Tanner, who came along to observe the hunt. All of them saw plenty of action as Hetke harvested her first deer, a doe. "Just like every other first-year hunter who takes a deer, it was a dream come true for me," said Veronica Hetke. Veronica and Tanner's father, Erich Hetke, was unable to participate in the hunt because he is a member of the Army Reserves currently serving in Iraq. "Our dad comes home right before Thanksgiving," added Veronica. "But I can send him pictures of my first deer. I know he will be so proud of me." Fourteen-year-old David Rutkowski of Hamtramck, who also hunted with the group in Lee Township, shares Hetke's enthusiasm. Although he didn't bag a deer, he remained positive and demonstrated solid hunting practices throughout the weekend."As we made our way to the stand, David looked at me and said, 'Dad, we're walking too fast - the deer might hear us!'" recounts his father Ted Rutkowski. "By walking slower and more quietly, we managed to sneak up on a doe. Even though it was too dark to shoot, David experienced part of what it takes to be a successful hunter," added Rutkowski. The season was the impetus for the formation of the Michigan Youth Hunt Program (www.michiganyouthhuntprogram.com), a grassroots effort to teach young people ethical hunting practices and promote hunting traditions throughout the state. "We started the program because we feel it is important to pass on our hunting heritage to the next generation of hunters," said co-founder John Ingersoll of Indian River. "With so much technology out there for kids to experience, they're missing out on what this state has to offer in terms of our wildlife and natural resources." The goal of the program is to have at least one hunter from every county in Michigan participating in the Youth Hunt. Eligible participants needed to have never taken a deer and were asked to write an essay, explaining why they wanted to go deer hunting. One program participant was Dakota Stebbins of Interlochen. He and his father Terry Stebbins hunted with Ingersoll. "Early in the morning, a buck came out about 150 yards away," explained Dakota Stebbins. "I was shaking so badly that I had trouble steadying my rifle. But Mr. Ingersoll helped me and I made a good shot." Stebbins' reward was a nice 8-pointer. "For me, the best thing about the Michigan Youth Hunt is just seeing the smile on their faces when they get out there and begin to learn what hunting's all about," said Ingersoll. Dakota and Terry Stebbins of Interlochen show off their buck from the Michigan Youth Hunt last weekend. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources estimates that more than 30,000 juveniles, supervised by a parent or guardian, participated in the hunt. It's too early to know how many youngsters were successful and harvested a deer during the 2008 hunt. In 2007, young hunters took more than 10,000 deer. Regardless of whether or not they came home with a buck or doe, all youngsters who participated in the hunt, and the adults that went with them, were successful They promoted Michigan's hunting tradition and enjoyed time in the field that will be remembered - long after sounds of gunfire fade away. http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/a...12/1006/SPORTS

New to the hunt Darren Warner • For the Enquirer • October 5, 2008 [/font] The woods were alive last weekend with sounds of crackling leaves underfoot, backs being patted and laughter. Another sound rang out for the first time in many areas of the state: the sound of gunfire. Sept. 27-28 marked the eighth year of the Michigan Youth Hunt, which gives those 12-16 years old an opportunity to harvest a whitetail before the major deer hunting seasons open. "It's a perfect time of year to take children afield and to have an opportunity to cultivate their interest in hunting," said Jeff Kunkel of Hillsdale. "The focus is completely on the kids, and each year we have a great time and create lasting memories, regardless of whether or not anyone bags a deer." Veronica Hetke of Tekonsha was one of the youngsters Kunkel and his hunting partners took out on opening day of the Youth Hunt. Also sitting with them was Hetke's 10-year-old brother, Tanner, who came along to observe the hunt. All of them saw plenty of action as Hetke harvested her first deer, a doe. "Just like every other first-year hunter who takes a deer, it was a dream come true for me," said Veronica Hetke. Veronica and Tanner's father, Erich Hetke, was unable to participate in the hunt because he is a member of the Army Reserves currently serving in Iraq. "Our dad comes home right before Thanksgiving," added Veronica. "But I can send him pictures of my first deer. I know he will be so proud of me." Fourteen-year-old David Rutkowski of Hamtramck, who also hunted with the group in Lee Township, shares Hetke's enthusiasm. Although he didn't bag a deer, he remained positive and demonstrated solid hunting practices throughout the weekend."As we made our way to the stand, David looked at me and said, 'Dad, we're walking too fast - the deer might hear us!'" recounts his father Ted Rutkowski. "By walking slower and more quietly, we managed to sneak up on a doe. Even though it was too dark to shoot, David experienced part of what it takes to be a successful hunter," added Rutkowski. The season was the impetus for the formation of the Michigan Youth Hunt Program (www.michiganyouthhuntprogram.com), a grassroots effort to teach young people ethical hunting practices and promote hunting traditions throughout the state. "We started the program because we feel it is important to pass on our hunting heritage to the next generation of hunters," said co-founder John Ingersoll of Indian River. "With so much technology out there for kids to experience, they're missing out on what this state has to offer in terms of our wildlife and natural resources." The goal of the program is to have at least one hunter from every county in Michigan participating in the Youth Hunt. Eligible participants needed to have never taken a deer and were asked to write an essay, explaining why they wanted to go deer hunting. One program participant was Dakota Stebbins of Interlochen. He and his father Terry Stebbins hunted with Ingersoll. "Early in the morning, a buck came out about 150 yards away," explained Dakota Stebbins. "I was shaking so badly that I had trouble steadying my rifle. But Mr. Ingersoll helped me and I made a good shot." Stebbins' reward was a nice 8-pointer. "For me, the best thing about the Michigan Youth Hunt is just seeing the smile on their faces when they get out there and begin to learn what hunting's all about," said Ingersoll. Dakota and Terry Stebbins of Interlochen show off their buck from the Michigan Youth Hunt last weekend. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources estimates that more than 30,000 juveniles, supervised by a parent or guardian, participated in the hunt. It's too early to know how many youngsters were successful and harvested a deer during the 2008 hunt. In 2007, young hunters took more than 10,000 deer. Regardless of whether or not they came home with a buck or doe, all youngsters who participated in the hunt, and the adults that went with them, were successful They promoted Michigan's hunting tradition and enjoyed time in the field that will be remembered - long after sounds of gunfire fade away. http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/a...12/1006/SPORTS

2008 Michigan Youth Hunt Contest Winners This year we did have 5 deer and 2 bear hunts available for the youth. We only had 3 entries for the entire contest. We will keep trying to expand the contest and get our youth involved. Congratulations to all the winners and a special thanks to all the sponsors. Sponsors Ernie Brosseau / Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789 John Ingersoll / John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887 Livingston Gun Club 517-404-1908 (Jeff LaFave) - LIVINGSTON COUNTY Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) - ONTONAGON/HOUGHTON COUNTY The Sportsman's Warehouse JD's Watch Repair 586-731-3526 Michigan Gun Owners Winner My name is Patrick. I am 12 years old and I live in Wyandotte, Michigan. I passed my hunter safety class when I was 10 years old and have been hunting many times with my Dad. I got my first squirrel and my first pheasant in 2006. My dad took me black powder deer hunting last year but we didn’t get a shot, still had fun though. I am currently finishing up my Distinguished Expert classification at Trenton Sharpshooters an NRA sponsored B.B gun club. My favorite kind of shooting is sporting clays at Island Lake. My Dad likes to shoot skeet there but I don’t, it’s too hard. The reason I feel I deserve a hunt is to spend time with my dad to show him how much I learned. Thank you for considering me for the contest. Patrick Wyandotte, MI 48192 Hunt Hunt Number – 047YDH County – LIVINGSTON COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Livingston Gun Club 517-404-1908 (Jeff LaFave) Winner Hi my name is Dakota and i am 14 years old and i would really like the oppertunity to hunt deer. i have been hunting with my dad for the past 2 years but have not been able to get a deer yet, we are planning to go bear hunting in the U.P. next year. i was lucky enough to go turkey hunting for the first time this last year and i shot a real nice turkey, it is really funny because my dad has not even shot one yet so i am 1 up on him. I passed my hunter safety class last year and my dad and i shoot guns and bows all the time so i am very safe with guns and bows. thank you for the chance to get into your contest, Dakota Hunt Hunt Number – 015YDH County – EMMET COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – John Ingersoll / John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887 Winner Hunting means alot to me. Not just because I want to show all theboys that just because i'm a girl I can do just as good as they can. Maybe someday I'll have my own hunting show! Ok you caught me...One reason is that I do want to show the boy's I am as good as they are. Hunting has been a part of me for almost my whole life. I have been out hunting with my dad sinice I was four years old. My dad bought me my first gun when I was six. The qulity time I spend with my dad hunting is a lot better than staying home or going out. Manly because it's peacfull out in the woods and it's not crowed and loud. We do go out to eat but carley. Hunting you could say is our family time together. It's not always just us though. Sometimes it's members and us. Well who ever we go with it's always fun. This year will be extra special to me because it will be my first year rifle hunting. I will be using my actual grandfathers rifle. He past away when my Grandma Winnie was nine. The gun hasn't killed a deer since the year 1957. In hunter safety we talked about traditions, using my great grandfathers gun will show that hunting is truley a tradition in our family. Most people today dont understand that and dont know what the are missing out on. Many people dont understand dad when he says hunting is an addiction. When you get out doors and feel that addiction you will know what hunting is all about. I feel that addiction all the time, even at the supper table. Shannon BoyneFalls Hunt Hunt Number – 024YDH County – CHARLEVOIX COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Ernie Brosseau / Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789 www.michiganyouthhuntprogram.com/

2008 Michigan Youth Hunt Contest Winners This year we did have 5 deer and 2 bear hunts available for the youth. We only had 3 entries for the entire contest. We will keep trying to expand the contest and get our youth involved. Congratulations to all the winners and a special thanks to all the sponsors. Sponsors Ernie Brosseau / Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789 John Ingersoll / John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887 Livingston Gun Club 517-404-1908 (Jeff LaFave) - LIVINGSTON COUNTY Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) - ONTONAGON/HOUGHTON COUNTY The Sportsman's Warehouse JD's Watch Repair 586-731-3526 Michigan Gun Owners Winner My name is Patrick. I am 12 years old and I live in Wyandotte, Michigan. I passed my hunter safety class when I was 10 years old and have been hunting many times with my Dad. I got my first squirrel and my first pheasant in 2006. My dad took me black powder deer hunting last year but we didn’t get a shot, still had fun though. I am currently finishing up my Distinguished Expert classification at Trenton Sharpshooters an NRA sponsored B.B gun club. My favorite kind of shooting is sporting clays at Island Lake. My Dad likes to shoot skeet there but I don’t, it’s too hard. The reason I feel I deserve a hunt is to spend time with my dad to show him how much I learned. Thank you for considering me for the contest. Patrick Wyandotte, MI 48192 Hunt Hunt Number – 047YDH County – LIVINGSTON COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Livingston Gun Club 517-404-1908 (Jeff LaFave) Winner Hi my name is Dakota and i am 14 years old and i would really like the oppertunity to hunt deer. i have been hunting with my dad for the past 2 years but have not been able to get a deer yet, we are planning to go bear hunting in the U.P. next year. i was lucky enough to go turkey hunting for the first time this last year and i shot a real nice turkey, it is really funny because my dad has not even shot one yet so i am 1 up on him. I passed my hunter safety class last year and my dad and i shoot guns and bows all the time so i am very safe with guns and bows. thank you for the chance to get into your contest, Dakota Hunt Hunt Number – 015YDH County – EMMET COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – John Ingersoll / John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887 Winner Hunting means alot to me. Not just because I want to show all theboys that just because i'm a girl I can do just as good as they can. Maybe someday I'll have my own hunting show! Ok you caught me...One reason is that I do want to show the boy's I am as good as they are. Hunting has been a part of me for almost my whole life. I have been out hunting with my dad sinice I was four years old. My dad bought me my first gun when I was six. The qulity time I spend with my dad hunting is a lot better than staying home or going out. Manly because it's peacfull out in the woods and it's not crowed and loud. We do go out to eat but carley. Hunting you could say is our family time together. It's not always just us though. Sometimes it's members and us. Well who ever we go with it's always fun. This year will be extra special to me because it will be my first year rifle hunting. I will be using my actual grandfathers rifle. He past away when my Grandma Winnie was nine. The gun hasn't killed a deer since the year 1957. In hunter safety we talked about traditions, using my great grandfathers gun will show that hunting is truley a tradition in our family. Most people today dont understand that and dont know what the are missing out on. Many people dont understand dad when he says hunting is an addiction. When you get out doors and feel that addiction you will know what hunting is all about. I feel that addiction all the time, even at the supper table. Shannon BoyneFalls Hunt Hunt Number – 024YDH County – CHARLEVOIX COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Ernie Brosseau / Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789 www.michiganyouthhuntprogram.com/

2008 Michigan Youth Hunt Contest Winners This year we did have 5 deer and 2 bear hunts available for the youth. We only had 3 entries for the entire contest. We will keep trying to expand the contest and get our youth involved. Congratulations to all the winners and a special thanks to all the sponsors. Sponsors Ernie Brosseau / Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789 John Ingersoll / John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887 Livingston Gun Club 517-404-1908 (Jeff LaFave) - LIVINGSTON COUNTY Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) - ONTONAGON/HOUGHTON COUNTY The Sportsman's Warehouse JD's Watch Repair 586-731-3526 Michigan Gun Owners Winner My name is Patrick. I am 12 years old and I live in Wyandotte, Michigan. I passed my hunter safety class when I was 10 years old and have been hunting many times with my Dad. I got my first squirrel and my first pheasant in 2006. My dad took me black powder deer hunting last year but we didn’t get a shot, still had fun though. I am currently finishing up my Distinguished Expert classification at Trenton Sharpshooters an NRA sponsored B.B gun club. My favorite kind of shooting is sporting clays at Island Lake. My Dad likes to shoot skeet there but I don’t, it’s too hard. The reason I feel I deserve a hunt is to spend time with my dad to show him how much I learned. Thank you for considering me for the contest. Patrick Wyandotte, MI 48192 Hunt Hunt Number – 047YDH County – LIVINGSTON COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Livingston Gun Club 517-404-1908 (Jeff LaFave) Winner Hi my name is Dakota and i am 14 years old and i would really like the oppertunity to hunt deer. i have been hunting with my dad for the past 2 years but have not been able to get a deer yet, we are planning to go bear hunting in the U.P. next year. i was lucky enough to go turkey hunting for the first time this last year and i shot a real nice turkey, it is really funny because my dad has not even shot one yet so i am 1 up on him. I passed my hunter safety class last year and my dad and i shoot guns and bows all the time so i am very safe with guns and bows. thank you for the chance to get into your contest, Dakota Hunt Hunt Number – 015YDH County – EMMET COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – John Ingersoll / John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887 Winner Hunting means alot to me. Not just because I want to show all theboys that just because i'm a girl I can do just as good as they can. Maybe someday I'll have my own hunting show! Ok you caught me...One reason is that I do want to show the boy's I am as good as they are. Hunting has been a part of me for almost my whole life. I have been out hunting with my dad sinice I was four years old. My dad bought me my first gun when I was six. The qulity time I spend with my dad hunting is a lot better than staying home or going out. Manly because it's peacfull out in the woods and it's not crowed and loud. We do go out to eat but carley. Hunting you could say is our family time together. It's not always just us though. Sometimes it's members and us. Well who ever we go with it's always fun. This year will be extra special to me because it will be my first year rifle hunting. I will be using my actual grandfathers rifle. He past away when my Grandma Winnie was nine. The gun hasn't killed a deer since the year 1957. In hunter safety we talked about traditions, using my great grandfathers gun will show that hunting is truley a tradition in our family. Most people today dont understand that and dont know what the are missing out on. Many people dont understand dad when he says hunting is an addiction. When you get out doors and feel that addiction you will know what hunting is all about. I feel that addiction all the time, even at the supper table. Shannon BoyneFalls Hunt Hunt Number – 024YDH County – CHARLEVOIX COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Ernie Brosseau / Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789 www.michiganyouthhuntprogram.com/

Due to the temperatures still in the 80's+, many individuals are not thinking about hunting. Therefore will are going to extend the contest entry date to September 13, 2008. This will give the contest winners 2 weeks to make arrangements. Good luck and please get involved, if you know a youth and they qualify for this hunt, please have them enter. Enter - [email protected] Deadline - September 13, 2008 Hunt - September 27 -28, 2008 Rules- Rules of the contest: 1. YOU MUST NOT HAVE PREVIOUSLY HARVESTED A DEER OR BEAR BEFORE. 2. You are between the ages of 12-16. 3. You must have taken and passed a Michigan Hunters Safety Course. 4. You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To enter this years contest, please send in a small essay stating why you think you should be picked for the Michigan Youth Deer Hunt or the Michigan Youth Bear Hunt. Send all entries to [email protected]. Good Luck! Available Hunts Hunt Number – 024YDH County – CHARLEVOIX COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Ernie Brosseau / Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789 Hunt Number – 015YDH County – EMMET COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – John Ingersoll / John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887 Hunt Number – 047YDH County – LIVINGSTON COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Livingston Gun Club 517-404-1908 (Jeff LaFave) Hunt Number – 066-131YDH1 County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Supplied Lodging – Supplied Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) Hunt Number – 066-131YDH2 County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Supplied Lodging – Supplied Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) Hunt Number – 066-131YBH County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Bear Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Supplied Lodging – Supplied Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) ******special notes***** 1) The license application dates are May 1 - June 1 thru the MDNR and is done on a point system. 2) Applicants must apply for Baraga or Amasa Units 3) Anyone who applies for this hunt number will be contacted to see if they obtained a license before the winner is announced.

Due to the temperatures still in the 80's+, many individuals are not thinking about hunting. Therefore will are going to extend the contest entry date to September 13, 2008. This will give the contest winners 2 weeks to make arrangements. Good luck and please get involved, if you know a youth and they qualify for this hunt, please have them enter. Enter - [email protected] Deadline - September 13, 2008 Hunt - September 27 -28, 2008 Rules- Rules of the contest: 1. YOU MUST NOT HAVE PREVIOUSLY HARVESTED A DEER OR BEAR BEFORE. 2. You are between the ages of 12-16. 3. You must have taken and passed a Michigan Hunters Safety Course. 4. You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To enter this years contest, please send in a small essay stating why you think you should be picked for the Michigan Youth Deer Hunt or the Michigan Youth Bear Hunt. Send all entries to [email protected]. Good Luck! Available Hunts Hunt Number – 024YDH County – CHARLEVOIX COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Ernie Brosseau / Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789 Hunt Number – 015YDH County – EMMET COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – John Ingersoll / John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887 Hunt Number – 047YDH County – LIVINGSTON COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Livingston Gun Club 517-404-1908 (Jeff LaFave) Hunt Number – 066-131YDH1 County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Supplied Lodging – Supplied Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) Hunt Number – 066-131YDH2 County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Supplied Lodging – Supplied Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) Hunt Number – 066-131YBH County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Bear Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Supplied Lodging – Supplied Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) ******special notes***** 1) The license application dates are May 1 - June 1 thru the MDNR and is done on a point system. 2) Applicants must apply for Baraga or Amasa Units 3) Anyone who applies for this hunt number will be contacted to see if they obtained a license before the winner is announced.

Due to the temperatures still in the 80's+, many individuals are not thinking about hunting. Therefore will are going to extend the contest entry date to September 13, 2008. This will give the contest winners 2 weeks to make arrangements. Good luck and please get involved, if you know a youth and they qualify for this hunt, please have them enter. Enter - [email protected] Deadline - September 13, 2008 Hunt - September 27 -28, 2008 Rules- Rules of the contest: 1. YOU MUST NOT HAVE PREVIOUSLY HARVESTED A DEER OR BEAR BEFORE. 2. You are between the ages of 12-16. 3. You must have taken and passed a Michigan Hunters Safety Course. 4. You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To enter this years contest, please send in a small essay stating why you think you should be picked for the Michigan Youth Deer Hunt or the Michigan Youth Bear Hunt. Send all entries to [email protected]. Good Luck! Available Hunts Hunt Number – 024YDH County – CHARLEVOIX COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Ernie Brosseau / Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789 Hunt Number – 015YDH County – EMMET COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – John Ingersoll / John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887 Hunt Number – 047YDH County – LIVINGSTON COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Livingston Gun Club 517-404-1908 (Jeff LaFave) Hunt Number – 066-131YDH1 County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Supplied Lodging – Supplied Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) Hunt Number – 066-131YDH2 County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Supplied Lodging – Supplied Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) Hunt Number – 066-131YBH County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Bear Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Supplied Lodging – Supplied Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) ******special notes***** 1) The license application dates are May 1 - June 1 thru the MDNR and is done on a point system. 2) Applicants must apply for Baraga or Amasa Units 3) Anyone who applies for this hunt number will be contacted to see if they obtained a license before the winner is announced.

Due to the temperatures still in the 80's+, many individuals are not thinking about hunting. Therefore will are going to extend the contest entry date to September 13, 2008. This will give the contest winners 2 weeks to make arrangements. Good luck and please get involved, if you know a youth and they qualify for this hunt, please have them enter. Enter - [email protected] Deadline - September 13, 2008 Hunt - September 27 -28, 2008 Rules- Rules of the contest: 1. YOU MUST NOT HAVE PREVIOUSLY HARVESTED A DEER OR BEAR BEFORE. 2. You are between the ages of 12-16. 3. You must have taken and passed a Michigan Hunters Safety Course. 4. You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To enter this years contest, please send in a small essay stating why you think you should be picked for the Michigan Youth Deer Hunt or the Michigan Youth Bear Hunt. Send all entries to [email protected]. Good Luck! Available Hunts Hunt Number – 024YDH County – CHARLEVOIX COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Ernie Brosseau / Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789 Hunt Number – 015YDH County – EMMET COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – John Ingersoll / John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887 Hunt Number – 047YDH County – LIVINGSTON COUNTY Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Hunters responsibility Lodging – Hunters responsibility Sponsor – Livingston Gun Club 517-404-1908 (Jeff LaFave) Hunt Number – 066-131YDH1 County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Supplied Lodging – Supplied Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) Hunt Number – 066-131YDH2 County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Supplied Lodging – Supplied Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) Hunt Number – 066-131YBH County – ONTONAGON / HOUGHTON COUNTIES Type of Hunt – Youth Firearm Bear Hunt Land Type – Private Age of Hunter – 12-16 Weapon Available – YES License - Hunters responsibility Transportation - Hunters responsibility Food - Supplied Lodging – Supplied Sponsor – Blue Road Bucks Outfitters 906-852-3650 (Hank) ******special notes***** 1) The license application dates are May 1 - June 1 thru the MDNR and is done on a point system. 2) Applicants must apply for Baraga or Amasa Units 3) Anyone who applies for this hunt number will be contacted to see if they obtained a license before the winner is announced.

5 guided deer hunts, free of charge other than your tag, travel expenses, food and lodging If the youth does not have a weapon, all 5 sponsors will provide a weapon to use 4 entries - 5 deer hunts available, 2 of the hunts include food & lodging 2 bear hunts available - no entries, both with free food and lodging WINNERS - announced September 7, 2008

5 guided deer hunts, free of charge other than your tag, travel expenses, food and lodging If the youth does not have a weapon, all 5 sponsors will provide a weapon to use 4 entries - 5 deer hunts available, 2 of the hunts include food & lodging 2 bear hunts available - no entries, both with free food and lodging WINNERS - announced September 7, 2008

5 guided deer hunts, free of charge other than your tag, travel expenses, food and lodging If the youth does not have a weapon, all 5 sponsors will provide a weapon to use 4 entries - 5 deer hunts available, 2 of the hunts include food & lodging 2 bear hunts available - no entries, both with free food and lodging WINNERS - announced September 7, 2008

5 guided deer hunts, free of charge other than your tag, travel expenses, food and lodging If the youth does not have a weapon, all 5 sponsors will provide a weapon to use 4 entries - 5 deer hunts available, 2 of the hunts include food & lodging 2 bear hunts available - no entries, both with free food and lodging WINNERS - announced September 7, 2008

Entry #3 My name is Patrick . I am 12 years old and I live in Wyandotte, Michigan. I passed my hunter safety class when I was 10 years old and have been hunting many times with my Dad. I got my first squirrel and my first pheasant in 2006. My dad took me black powder deer hunting last year but we didn’t get a shot, still had fun though. I am currently finishing up my Distinguished Expert classification at Trenton Sharpshooters an NRA sponsored B.B gun club. My favorite kind of shooting is sporting clays at Island Lake. My Dad likes to shoot skeet there but I don’t, it’s too hard. The reason I feel I deserve a hunt is to spend time with my dad to show him how much I learned. Thank you for considering me for the contest. Patrick Wyandotte, MI 48192

Entry #3 My name is Patrick . I am 12 years old and I live in Wyandotte, Michigan. I passed my hunter safety class when I was 10 years old and have been hunting many times with my Dad. I got my first squirrel and my first pheasant in 2006. My dad took me black powder deer hunting last year but we didn’t get a shot, still had fun though. I am currently finishing up my Distinguished Expert classification at Trenton Sharpshooters an NRA sponsored B.B gun club. My favorite kind of shooting is sporting clays at Island Lake. My Dad likes to shoot skeet there but I don’t, it’s too hard. The reason I feel I deserve a hunt is to spend time with my dad to show him how much I learned. Thank you for considering me for the contest. Patrick Wyandotte, MI 48192

Entry #3 My name is Patrick . I am 12 years old and I live in Wyandotte, Michigan. I passed my hunter safety class when I was 10 years old and have been hunting many times with my Dad. I got my first squirrel and my first pheasant in 2006. My dad took me black powder deer hunting last year but we didn’t get a shot, still had fun though. I am currently finishing up my Distinguished Expert classification at Trenton Sharpshooters an NRA sponsored B.B gun club. My favorite kind of shooting is sporting clays at Island Lake. My Dad likes to shoot skeet there but I don’t, it’s too hard. The reason I feel I deserve a hunt is to spend time with my dad to show him how much I learned. Thank you for considering me for the contest. Patrick Wyandotte, MI 48192

Entry #3 My name is Patrick . I am 12 years old and I live in Wyandotte, Michigan. I passed my hunter safety class when I was 10 years old and have been hunting many times with my Dad. I got my first squirrel and my first pheasant in 2006. My dad took me black powder deer hunting last year but we didn’t get a shot, still had fun though. I am currently finishing up my Distinguished Expert classification at Trenton Sharpshooters an NRA sponsored B.B gun club. My favorite kind of shooting is sporting clays at Island Lake. My Dad likes to shoot skeet there but I don’t, it’s too hard. The reason I feel I deserve a hunt is to spend time with my dad to show him how much I learned. Thank you for considering me for the contest. Patrick Wyandotte, MI 48192

2006 Youth Hunt (From, Brittneys dad) Well first of all I would like to thank John for a great time! He is a great guide and a very caring person. My daughter had a great time as well. John was a heck of a guide and even took us fishing, letting Brittney land about 15- 20 salmons. Best of all was the preparation, scouting and the time he took to help guide her in taking down a nice 6pt buck. The look on her face after shooting that buck was out of this world. I must be honest here..... I was skeptical about taking Brittney on this trip as I myself wondered, "why would these guys do this for these kids." I thought that there had to be a catch, so I asked John and Ernie from Day in the Swamp, why, why would you do this for these kids? They pointed out about how the sport is dying and how they want to pass the sport on to the next generation. They also pointed out how there are so many young kids that are sitting and wasting their lives playing video games because they never had the opportunity to go hunting. Ernie also explained as he held back tears, about how his father taught him to hunt and how he would like to give the same gift to others. He worded it best when he told a story of a Grandfather and grandson that he took on a hunt. He said after the young boy harvested a deer, the grandfathers head swelled with pride and the grandfather cried tears of joy. Ernie said at that point his own wife looked at him and whispered, " now I think I understand why you do this." Well I can tell you that these guys have two of the biggest hearts I have ever seen. These two guys put the word sport in sportsman! These guys care about this sport and go out of their way to pass the hunting tradition on to the next generation. I am overwhelmed in knowing that there are guys out there that take this much pride in this sport! While watching John fish, I noticed that most of the kids at the fishing hole knew and respected him. I also noticed that out of all the people fishing, John and the kids that knew him were about the only ones catching fish. My guess is that he probably taught most of them how to do it. I also noticed that most of the kids would release the fish, "above the dam"..to help the salmons trip upsteam easier...just as John would. John, I have always taking all my girls hunting and fishing with me, but you my friend showed me a whole other side of hunting in a way that I never seen it before.......You have showed me that its not all about me...its about them! God Bless! Brittney's Mount

2006 Youth Hunt (From, Brittneys dad) Well first of all I would like to thank John for a great time! He is a great guide and a very caring person. My daughter had a great time as well. John was a heck of a guide and even took us fishing, letting Brittney land about 15- 20 salmons. Best of all was the preparation, scouting and the time he took to help guide her in taking down a nice 6pt buck. The look on her face after shooting that buck was out of this world. I must be honest here..... I was skeptical about taking Brittney on this trip as I myself wondered, "why would these guys do this for these kids." I thought that there had to be a catch, so I asked John and Ernie from Day in the Swamp, why, why would you do this for these kids? They pointed out about how the sport is dying and how they want to pass the sport on to the next generation. They also pointed out how there are so many young kids that are sitting and wasting their lives playing video games because they never had the opportunity to go hunting. Ernie also explained as he held back tears, about how his father taught him to hunt and how he would like to give the same gift to others. He worded it best when he told a story of a Grandfather and grandson that he took on a hunt. He said after the young boy harvested a deer, the grandfathers head swelled with pride and the grandfather cried tears of joy. Ernie said at that point his own wife looked at him and whispered, " now I think I understand why you do this." Well I can tell you that these guys have two of the biggest hearts I have ever seen. These two guys put the word sport in sportsman! These guys care about this sport and go out of their way to pass the hunting tradition on to the next generation. I am overwhelmed in knowing that there are guys out there that take this much pride in this sport! While watching John fish, I noticed that most of the kids at the fishing hole knew and respected him. I also noticed that out of all the people fishing, John and the kids that knew him were about the only ones catching fish. My guess is that he probably taught most of them how to do it. I also noticed that most of the kids would release the fish, "above the dam"..to help the salmons trip upsteam easier...just as John would. John, I have always taking all my girls hunting and fishing with me, but you my friend showed me a whole other side of hunting in a way that I never seen it before.......You have showed me that its not all about me...its about them! God Bless! Brittney's Mount

2006 Youth Hunt (From, Brittneys dad) Well first of all I would like to thank John for a great time! He is a great guide and a very caring person. My daughter had a great time as well. John was a heck of a guide and even took us fishing, letting Brittney land about 15- 20 salmons. Best of all was the preparation, scouting and the time he took to help guide her in taking down a nice 6pt buck. The look on her face after shooting that buck was out of this world. I must be honest here..... I was skeptical about taking Brittney on this trip as I myself wondered, "why would these guys do this for these kids." I thought that there had to be a catch, so I asked John and Ernie from Day in the Swamp, why, why would you do this for these kids? They pointed out about how the sport is dying and how they want to pass the sport on to the next generation. They also pointed out how there are so many young kids that are sitting and wasting their lives playing video games because they never had the opportunity to go hunting. Ernie also explained as he held back tears, about how his father taught him to hunt and how he would like to give the same gift to others. He worded it best when he told a story of a Grandfather and grandson that he took on a hunt. He said after the young boy harvested a deer, the grandfathers head swelled with pride and the grandfather cried tears of joy. Ernie said at that point his own wife looked at him and whispered, " now I think I understand why you do this." Well I can tell you that these guys have two of the biggest hearts I have ever seen. These two guys put the word sport in sportsman! These guys care about this sport and go out of their way to pass the hunting tradition on to the next generation. I am overwhelmed in knowing that there are guys out there that take this much pride in this sport! While watching John fish, I noticed that most of the kids at the fishing hole knew and respected him. I also noticed that out of all the people fishing, John and the kids that knew him were about the only ones catching fish. My guess is that he probably taught most of them how to do it. I also noticed that most of the kids would release the fish, "above the dam"..to help the salmons trip upsteam easier...just as John would. John, I have always taking all my girls hunting and fishing with me, but you my friend showed me a whole other side of hunting in a way that I never seen it before.......You have showed me that its not all about me...its about them! God Bless! Brittney's Mount

2006 Youth Hunt (From, Brittneys dad) Well first of all I would like to thank John for a great time! He is a great guide and a very caring person. My daughter had a great time as well. John was a heck of a guide and even took us fishing, letting Brittney land about 15- 20 salmons. Best of all was the preparation, scouting and the time he took to help guide her in taking down a nice 6pt buck. The look on her face after shooting that buck was out of this world. I must be honest here..... I was skeptical about taking Brittney on this trip as I myself wondered, "why would these guys do this for these kids." I thought that there had to be a catch, so I asked John and Ernie from Day in the Swamp, why, why would you do this for these kids? They pointed out about how the sport is dying and how they want to pass the sport on to the next generation. They also pointed out how there are so many young kids that are sitting and wasting their lives playing video games because they never had the opportunity to go hunting. Ernie also explained as he held back tears, about how his father taught him to hunt and how he would like to give the same gift to others. He worded it best when he told a story of a Grandfather and grandson that he took on a hunt. He said after the young boy harvested a deer, the grandfathers head swelled with pride and the grandfather cried tears of joy. Ernie said at that point his own wife looked at him and whispered, " now I think I understand why you do this." Well I can tell you that these guys have two of the biggest hearts I have ever seen. These two guys put the word sport in sportsman! These guys care about this sport and go out of their way to pass the hunting tradition on to the next generation. I am overwhelmed in knowing that there are guys out there that take this much pride in this sport! While watching John fish, I noticed that most of the kids at the fishing hole knew and respected him. I also noticed that out of all the people fishing, John and the kids that knew him were about the only ones catching fish. My guess is that he probably taught most of them how to do it. I also noticed that most of the kids would release the fish, "above the dam"..to help the salmons trip upsteam easier...just as John would. John, I have always taking all my girls hunting and fishing with me, but you my friend showed me a whole other side of hunting in a way that I never seen it before.......You have showed me that its not all about me...its about them! God Bless! Brittney's Mount

From Sarah's DAD My daughters first deer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First I want to thank John Ingersoll for putting on the 2nd annual michigan youth hunt.My daughter was picked for a free hunt in Petoskey.This was one of the best times we had .If you know of a youth that would like to hunt and has not gotten a deer plaese check out the other forum Michigan youngsters in the out-of-doors.2nd I would like to thank Ernie Brossau our guide owner of Daylight in the swamp taxidermy (in Petoskey ) who will be mounting my daughters deer head along with other gifts they received from the hunt.I can't say enough good about these people ( friends ) and how they treated my daughter and myself.Sarah my daughter got this 8 point 145lb field dressed buck saturday night.She was sitting on a hay bail looking south at 10 doe for about 1/2 hour and then from the east wood line came a small doe running right at here. It scared her for a minute then four bucks came in behind her 2 spikes 1 four and this 8 point buck.She moved all the way to the left shook for a few minutes ( that felt like hours ) and shot a 100 yards.This is what she found 50 yards away.Thanks again to John and Ernie for helping out the youth hunters.Please check out the other forum for information of the hunt and the gifts that we got plus the free hunt some other lucky youth hunter could win. Sarah's Mount

From Sarah's DAD My daughters first deer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First I want to thank John Ingersoll for putting on the 2nd annual michigan youth hunt.My daughter was picked for a free hunt in Petoskey.This was one of the best times we had .If you know of a youth that would like to hunt and has not gotten a deer plaese check out the other forum Michigan youngsters in the out-of-doors.2nd I would like to thank Ernie Brossau our guide owner of Daylight in the swamp taxidermy (in Petoskey ) who will be mounting my daughters deer head along with other gifts they received from the hunt.I can't say enough good about these people ( friends ) and how they treated my daughter and myself.Sarah my daughter got this 8 point 145lb field dressed buck saturday night.She was sitting on a hay bail looking south at 10 doe for about 1/2 hour and then from the east wood line came a small doe running right at here. It scared her for a minute then four bucks came in behind her 2 spikes 1 four and this 8 point buck.She moved all the way to the left shook for a few minutes ( that felt like hours ) and shot a 100 yards.This is what she found 50 yards away.Thanks again to John and Ernie for helping out the youth hunters.Please check out the other forum for information of the hunt and the gifts that we got plus the free hunt some other lucky youth hunter could win. Sarah's Mount

From Sarah's DAD My daughters first deer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First I want to thank John Ingersoll for putting on the 2nd annual michigan youth hunt.My daughter was picked for a free hunt in Petoskey.This was one of the best times we had .If you know of a youth that would like to hunt and has not gotten a deer plaese check out the other forum Michigan youngsters in the out-of-doors.2nd I would like to thank Ernie Brossau our guide owner of Daylight in the swamp taxidermy (in Petoskey ) who will be mounting my daughters deer head along with other gifts they received from the hunt.I can't say enough good about these people ( friends ) and how they treated my daughter and myself.Sarah my daughter got this 8 point 145lb field dressed buck saturday night.She was sitting on a hay bail looking south at 10 doe for about 1/2 hour and then from the east wood line came a small doe running right at here. It scared her for a minute then four bucks came in behind her 2 spikes 1 four and this 8 point buck.She moved all the way to the left shook for a few minutes ( that felt like hours ) and shot a 100 yards.This is what she found 50 yards away.Thanks again to John and Ernie for helping out the youth hunters.Please check out the other forum for information of the hunt and the gifts that we got plus the free hunt some other lucky youth hunter could win. Sarah's Mount