ORB Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Hunters Helping Kids Inc. Annual Kids Hunt of a Life Time Nov. 2006 Ten youth plus a physically handicapped youth from Illinois were selected From a nationwide drawing. The child must be 10 thru 15 years old. The Chosen youth plus two family members are provided meals and lodging. They must provided their own transportation to the event. Four kids from New York State were drawn for this 2006 hunt of a lifetime. Bailey from Mannsville, Emily from Clay, Shawn from Orwell and 10 year old, Cody from Palermo, New York. This event started by everyone registering at the motel, in Lillington, N.C. We proceeded to the Coats Firehall, in Coats, NC where all the meals and Meetings would take place. Tommy Smith, coordinator of the event, gave Us a short run down of the weekend's happenings. We enjoyed a light Dinner of hot dogs, hamburgers with all the trimmings. Then it was back to The motel to hangout with the kids and parents until bedtime. On Friday, We met in the lobby at 7AM to proceed to Bogangles Restaurant For breakfast. At 9am we gathered at thefirehall for the new hunters to get Their gear. Each youth was fitted with their hunting gear and received day Packs filled with lots of hunting accessories. At ten, we went to the Ralph & Ann Lee farm near Erwin, NC. The kids received a Savage youth model 243 with scope, box of ammo and a hard case. They each took their turn, Getting proper instruction and shooting at target range with their new Rifle. With parental consent and supervision this equipment is theirs to Take home with them. At noon it was back to the firehall for some local Pizza and refreshments. We were introduced to the NC Wildlife officers Who had us proceed back to the Lee farm for skeet shooting. They Gave the youth instruction and allowed them to try their shotgun skills with Skeet shooting. Five o'clock we gathered at the firehall for a catered Supper and the new hunters received their boots and their guides for The next day hunt. It was back to the motel at &:30 as the kids had to get to Bed early for the 4:30am wake up call. Each youth with one parent plus their Guide gathered at the firehall at 5AM for hunting instructions and a light Snack. Then they left to the farm for their morning hunt. About 9:30, the Hunting parties came out of their stands for a big catered breakfast at the Coats firehall. There was many tales of the morning hunt. One successful hunter getting an 7 pt. Buck and a few with some misses. There was time to get acquainted with all involved with this event. At one, It was time for lunch, which included Sam's famous stew plus BBQ Chicken with lots of trimmings. After the meal the youth were given a short Safety session with the conservation officers. Then it was time for the Hunters afternoon hunt at the Lee farm and hunters were told that they Could harvest two deer that day. It gave the parents, those left behind, to Visit and get to know more about this organization. After dark, the Hunters arrived back from the farm with a few being successful. The Harnett Chapter of HHK, hosted the fish fry for our banquet. After another Great meal and more hunting stories, it was time for the awards. $100.00 Went to the morning successful hunter and the afternoon hunt had several deer Harvested so the $100.00 was split between Cody & Kelsie. Each youth Hunter was given a personalized plaque with a hand carved turkey call & grunt tube Plus given another hunt to different areas to hunt deer, duck, swan or Bear. Each youth hunter is required to write an essay entitled " The Person who has influenced me" John Riley of HHK and Richard Worden, NNY chapter president selected Emily Garn, Clay, NY to Receive this year’s plaque. A rifle was awarded by drawing to a youth in Attendance other than those in the hunting group. To qualify for this Drawing, the youth had to play a dart game to achieve a ticket for the Drawing After the excitement of the awards being handed out and some Group pictures taken, Auctioneer, Dale Dobson proceeded with an auction Of some outstanding goods to raise monies for next years activities, with Some items coming back to New York State. After the auction everyone Headed back to the motel as the Sunday Sunrise service was at 7am and Followed by a big breakfast. It was time to get addresses, say their sad goodbyes and Return home with their new hunting gear, great memories and a better Understanding of conservation, gun safety, and the roll hunting has on wildlife management. Funding for this annual event IA achieved from donations, banquets and auctions of donated goods. We encourage everyone to contact the NNY Chapter with any donations or more information by e-mailing. [email protected] or by phone (315) 387-3497 Hunters Helping Kids Inc. Board Member & NNY Chapter President Richard Worden Link to below Highlight photos of 2006 Kids Hunt of a Life Time HP Photo Premier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORB Posted December 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Re: Hunter Helping Kids Summary of 2006 Kids Hunt Winners of 2006 hunt Emily -Clay, NY Bailey - Mannsville, NY Kelsie - Spencer, IN Wynne - Angier, NC Brandi - Lenoir, NC Tyler - Long Beach, CA Zachary - Albemarle, NC Shawn - Orwell, NY Trey - Pickens, SC Cody - Pulaski, NY Blake - Forrest, IL (handicapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORB Posted January 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Re: Hunter Helping Kids Summary of 2006 Kids Hunt NEW URL http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/R...%20t/?start=all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckslayer Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Re: Hunter Helping Kids Summary of 2006 Kids Hunt sounds fun! wish i was there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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