need2hunt Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 This was originally posted by jci63 - There was an error when I moved it and I had to end up copying it, deleting the messed up thread and reposting it - sorry about that G 2nd Annual Michigan Youth Hunt In 2006 we had maybe 8 entries for the contest. Being the first year of this official Youth Hunting opportunity, maybe some folks were just skeptical. In today’s world, I must agree, somebody doing something to benefit someone else is a rare thing. I hope this special hunt will spark others in the Sporting Community to do the same. We look forward to this years 2nd Annual Michigan Youth Hunt. Thank you, for all the supporters and people who made this hunt happen in 2006! This year we hope to obtain several new sponsors to make this hunt a huge success. IF you or your organization would like to donate a prize please send an e-mail to [email protected] __________________________________________________ 2nd ANNUAL MICHIGAN YOUTH HUNT We are looking to take two Youth Hunters on the Michigan Youth Hunt this year 2007. You are responsible for transportation, license, food and lodging. You must have not shot a deer yet. If you don’t have a rifle, I have a youth model 243 savage available, bolt action with a 3x9 scope. I will provide the ammo to go with the gun! We also have another gun and Ammo available if the other hunter does not have a gun. Their will be no charge for using the gun or the ammunition. This is a rifle hunt only, the hunt is always on the weekend, and is for 2 days only. You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You must be between the ages of 12-16 at the time of the hunt. Normally, the Youth Hunt is on the last weekend in September. There is no cost (zero) for the actual hunt, usage of the rifle or ammo. The only cost you will have will be transportation, food, lodging, and your tag. We will be hunting in many different areas, some private land and some state land. Last years contest winner harvested a very nice 6 point. The winners will be picked and posted September 1st! Here is a current list of sponsors that are making this hunt happen. John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887 Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789 Here’s how it works, all contestants send an e-mail stating why they think they should be picked for this hunt. On September 1st, 2007 we will announce the winners. Below is the e-mail address to send in your entry. Please send an e-mail stating why you should be picked to [email protected]. MUST NOT HAVE SHOT A DEER BEFORE! If you would like to donate an item to the 2nd Annual Michigan Youth Hunt Contest, Please e-mail me at [email protected] __________________________________________________ LISTED BELOW IS THE INFORMATION FOR THE 2006 SEASON – I WILL UPDATE WHEN THE 2007 INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE HERE ARE THE WINNING LETTERS FROM LAST YEARS HUNT 2006 Youth Firearm Deer Season In 2006 the youth firearm deer season was on September 23-24, 2006, on all lands in Michigan. Youths 10-16 years of age may take one deer during this special two-day season. Youths 10 and 11 cannot hunt deer with a firearm and are restricted to archery-only hunting. A firearm, combination or antlerless license or Deer Management Assistance (DMA) permit authorizing the youth to take a deer with a firearm, may be used if issued for the area/land upon which hunting. Archery and junior archery licenses are not valid during this season. The kind of deer which may be taken is the same as during the regular November firearm deer season. All youth hunters are required to wear Hunter Orange. The youth must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older. An adult accompanying a youth firearm deer hunter cannot possess or carry a firearm or bow and arrow and does not need a deer hunting license. It is unlawful to use bait during this season. Youth Firearm Deer Season There will be a youth firearm deer season Sept. 23-24, 2006, on all lands in Michigan. Youths 10-16 years of age may take one antlered deer during this special two-day season or one antlerless deer if the youth obtained an antlerless license or possesses a Deer Management Assistance permit. Youths 10 and 11 years of age are restricted to archery-only hunting. Youths 12 and 13 are restricted to firearm hunting only on private land. A firearm, combination or antlerless license or a DMA permit authorizing the youth to take a deer with a firearm may be used if issued for the area/land upon which hunting. The youth must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older. An adult accompanying a youth firearm deer hunter cannot possess or carry a firearm or bow and arrow and does not need a deer hunting license. Hunters may not use bait during this season. All youth hunters are required to wear Hunter Orange. Archery and junior archery deer licenses are not valid for this hunt. Q: Can a youth still purchase an antlerless deer hunting license over the counter? A: Youth 12 to 16 years old (10 & 11 year olds will be included after August 10) may purchase one junior antlerless license over the counter during the public land antlerless deer license application period July 15 through August 15. Junior antlerless licenses sold prior to August 10 will have the incorrect age printed on them. Beginning August 16 private land antlerless licenses will be sold over the counter. Youths may purchase one antlerless deer license a day, up to the maximum of 3. __________________________________________________ HERE ARE THE WINNING LETTERS FROM LAST YEARS HUNT Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a 13 year old girl and I live in Grosse Pointe , Michigan . The reason why I think you should pick me is because I would love to shoot a deer. It would be a bonus for me if it was a buck because I would be the first person in my family to shoot a buck; but I would still love to shoot a doe because it would be my very first deer! I have been waiting a very long time to hunt. Every year I would sit in a blind either with my mom or dad for the experience. It has been a challenge for me because I have an older brother who can hunt. This would be a dream for me because where my parents hunt there are not that many deer. I love to go up north for being in the outdoors and to take pictures of the wildlife. Thanks Sarah --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have a daughter brittany that turned fourteen in October. She has been going hunting with me since she was little. Unfortunatley she has never been with me while harvesting a deer. Well this year I was ready to put her on her own in a blind and I did. I sat close where I could see her but out of range. Well I guess I gave her the wrong blind because a herd of deer came and stood out of her range and right in front of me. There was nothing that I wanted and I could see her looking with all hopes that they would turn and come her way. Heres the bad part. The place where I hunt is on private property but it is not mine. The owner leases it to a couple other guys sometimes and I have always had permission after building the owner a house at a very good rate. Well the hunters never hunted this year and it was toward the seasons end so I put her in a blind that has been on the property for years. Back to the story. After she sat and watched the deer in front of me the deer eventually left the area and headed into a nearby bedding area. I walked over to her and seen her excitement and told her to just sit there as evening was approaching and might offer another opportunity. It wasnt but a few minutes later out of the blue as luck would have it, here comes one of the leasing hunters. I watched as he walked up to her and made her get out of the stand. I walked up to see what was going on and he claimed he had some bait in the area and this was his little section of woods... so I gave it to him to save an argument in front of her. I finished with him at later a later time. Anyway, I am interested in taking her hunting where she wont be thrown out of a hunting area. I would also like to see her get a nice buck! Ron _________________________________________________ LETTERS FROM THE WINNERS AFTER THE HUNT Youth hunt 2OO6 Hi my name is Eric my daughter got picked to do the youth hunt.I am replying to tell you that this was a hunt of a life time for myself and my daughter.I will start of by telling you she did not get a deer.That was the only bad part of the whole weekend. Iwill start of by telling you she had many chances to shoot from a large doe to a spike horn up to a good 6 point.She has spent many hours in the woods but when it came down to it buck fever was to great.She felt very bad that she let down everybody.I told her that she did not let anybody down it was just part of hunting. Dad felt really bad but did not tell her.The reason that she got buck fever is that she wanted it that much more then someone that would just shoot and have no emotion.Back to the hunt.When John called us my daughter was beside herself.The many phone calls from John and his friend Ernie(from Day in the swamp taxidermy)made Sarah that much more excited to get up ther and start hunting.We got up there early so Ernie invited use over. After ten minutes I felt like family.He set her up with one of his guns better suited for her and she fired of a few rounds.Then we went over to the place that she was going to hunt with that help of his neighbor Rich and saw 16 deer with one nice 6 point.That made her not sleep much.I want to say right now that the time that John, Erine and Rich had spent to setup scout and host myself and my daughter was more than most people would do for people they don't even know . I guess that it was for the love of hunting and getting others involved in it ( my daughter Sarah) .The youth hunt was what they had to offer and it was the time of our life. It was the best opportunity for a youth that you could ask for.The friendship that we made was hard to put in words. For people that up until that weekend we did not even know that would do so much for us and other youth hunters for the true love of hunting and friendship.I still am having a hard time expressing my thanks for everything that you did for us.I also thank Erines Wife for opening there home for Sarah and I along with filling our bellys with fine cooking.Just like Brittney the other youth hunter the guys took time dring the day to take Sarah fishing to catch some salmon.To watch my little daughter reel in those fish was nothing short of amazing.I could talk much more about everything they did for us but i dont have time to tell it. But what I would say to everyone that has a youth please think about involving your kids in hunting with this youth hunt it is a chance of a lifetime to hunt and make friends that live to hunt and share it with others. Thanks again!!!! We will never forget (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! Pics will be posted soon and maybe the video of the hunt! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Re: 2ND ANNUAL MICHIGAN YOUTH HUNT Thanks for the sticking of the post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 The dates have been set! White-tailed Deer Seasons: -Youth Firearm Season: 2-day hunt starting 4th Saturday in September (Sept. 22-23, 2007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 1st entry for 2007: Dear John and Ernie, My name is Keith, I am 15 years old, and I live in Wixom, Michigan. I recently heard about your Youth Hunt program, and I went online and read about last year's hunt. I am so excited to have a chance to be in your program! It sounds like last year's girls had a great time! To be honest with you, I have never hunted. I've never even had the experience of shooting a gun (other than a bb gun). I live in the city, and no one in my family hunts. There is state land near our house, but there is no one to take me out and teach me to hunt. I am a very outdoorsy kid - I love fishing, camping, sports, and I KNOW I would LOVE to hunt! I watch hunting shows quite often, always hoping that one day I might get a chance to try it for myself. I would love the chance to shoot a deer - any kind will do! I also love the idea of salmon fishing - sounds like a blast! I am signed up for the hunter safety course at Multi-Lakes Conservation Assoc. so I'll be ready for the Youth Hunt just in case I get picked. I hope you'll consider choosing me for this year's hunt, since I am already 15 and I'll only have one more year to apply. I really hope I'll get chosen. This is something I've always wanted to do and I know I would have the time of my life! Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Entry # 2 I am submitting this request for an opportunity to be selected for the youth hunt for my son, Lars. Lars is 15 years old and participated in last years hunt with an apprentice permit. He was a very good sport, patient to sit even though he did not see deer. Lars has a good and cooperative attitude, is willing to listen and learn, and is safe. It would be good for Lars be guided by someone who has better talent in deer hunting than I do. Thank you Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 There is no cost (zero) for the actual hunt, usage of the rifle or ammo. The only cost you will have will be transportation, food, lodging, and your tag. Winners announced September 1st, 2007 LAST YEARS PRIZES Donated Prizes to date – 2 Youth Hunts / one each 2 Shoulder Mounts / one each 2 Michigan Gun Owners Hats - signed by Fred Trost 2 $25 gift cards for Gander Mountain / one each 2 $15 one year memberships to SAFR / one each 2 SAFR buttons / one each $50.00 from the Paul H. Perry Foundation If you would like to donate an item to the winners of the event. Please e-mail me at [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 PRIZE UPDATE 2nd ANNUAL MICHIGAN YOUTH HUNT We are looking to take two Youth Hunters on the Michigan Youth Hunt this year 2007. You are responsible for transportation, license, food and lodging. You must have not shot a deer yet. If you don’t have a rifle, I have a youth model 243 savage available, bolt action with a 3x9 scope. I will provide the ammo to go with the gun! We also have another gun and Ammo available if the other hunter does not have a gun. Their will be no charge for using the gun or the ammunition. This is a rifle hunt only, the hunt is always on the weekend, and is for 2 days only. You must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You must be between the ages of 12-16 at the time of the hunt. Normally, the Youth Hunt is on the last weekend in September. There is no cost (zero) for the actual hunt, usage of the rifle or ammo. The only cost you will have will be transportation, food, lodging, and your tag. We will be hunting in many different areas, some private land and some state land. Last years contest winner harvested a very nice 6 point. The winners will be picked and posted September 1st! Here is a current list of sponsors that are making this hunt happen. John’s Mobile Marine Service 231-330-0887 Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy 231-347-9789 2 Hats & 2 Sweatshirts and a few other items From MGO (Michigan Gun Owners) 2- $25 Gander Mountain gift cards 2- $15 one-year memberships in SAFR 2- SAFR buttons 2- SAFR bumper stickers From SAFR (Shooter's Alliance for Firearms Rights) If you would like to donate an item to the 2nd Annual Michigan Youth Hunt Contest, Please e-mail me at [email protected] Here’s how it works, all contestants send an e-mail stating why they think they should be picked for this hunt. On September 1st, 2007 we will announce the winners. Below is the e-mail address to send in your entry. Please send an e-mail stating why you should be picked to [email protected]. MUST NOT HAVE SHOT A DEER BEFORE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 The 2007 2nd Annual Michigan Youth Hunt Winners You will be notified by e-mail and receive a phone call to confirm. Congratulations Dear John and Ernie, My name is Keith, I am 15 years old, and I live in Wixom, Michigan. I recently heard about your Youth Hunt program, and I went online and read about last year's hunt. I am so excited to have a chance to be in your program! It sounds like last year's girls had a great time! To be honest with you, I have never hunted. I've never even had the experience of shooting a gun (other than a bb gun). I live in the city, and no one in my family hunts. There is state land near our house, but there is no one to take me out and teach me to hunt. I am a very outdoorsy kid - I love fishing, camping, sports, and I KNOW I would LOVE to hunt! I watch hunting shows quite often, always hoping that one day I might get a chance to try it for myself. I would love the chance to shoot a deer - any kind will do! I also love the idea of salmon fishing - sounds like a blast! I am signed up for the hunter safety course at Multi-Lakes Conservation Assoc. so I'll be ready for the Youth Hunt just in case I get picked. I hope you'll consider choosing me for this year's hunt, since I am already 15 and I'll only have one more year to apply. I really hope I'll get chosen. This is something I've always wanted to do and I know I would have the time of my life! Keith ------------------------------------------------------------------------ HI once again, My name is Sarah and I live in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. I was picked for the 2006 Youth Hunt and am submitting a second chance letter. Last year was a great experience for both me and my dad. Although I did not get a deer, in the youth hunt nor during the regular hunting season. I would really like an opportunity to have a second chance on this years hunt. I have a little more experience and hopefully buck fever will not take over again. This year with the law change I can take either a buck or a doe not needing a doe tag. I would greatly appreciate it you could consider me for this years hunt. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Once again, Thank You Shooter's Alliance For Firearm Rights for your support for this year’s youth hunt. Each Youth Hunter will receive 1 SAFR Button, 1 SAFR Bumper Sticker, A One year Membership to SAFR and a gift card for $25 to Gander Mountain. It is great to have your help in making this a wonderful success! Congratulations to Keith & Sarah this years winners! [/img][/url] And Thank You Michigan Gun Owners for your support for this year’s youth hunt. Each Youth Hunter will receive MGO Camo Hat, Cap-Light, MGO Sweatshirt, Buckmasters Knife, Fanny Pack. It is great to have your help in making this a wonderful success! Congratulations to Keith & Sarah this years winners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 This years 2007 Youth Hunt was full of action packed, no stop action! The kids arrived on Friday 9-21-07, prizes were passed out. Then after sighting in the kids rifles, off to the river we went for some salmon fishing. Sarah landing her fish. Then it's Keith - FISH-ON Keiths first salmon................................. [[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 My youth hunter was Keith and we had a great time fishing and hunting. Keith was lucky enough to harvest a nice 5 point buck. Ernie took out sarah on her hunt. Sarah was very lucky and harvested a nice 8 point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 We had a great time with the kids and felt extremely blessed to be apart of something so special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jci63 Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Letter from Keith: First, I would like to say thank you for the opportunity to go hunting. The Youth Hunt was one of the best experiences I've ever had! I didn't have the equipment, know-how, location or the people to hunt with. Therefore, without you I would've never had the chance to experience something so incredible. I learned so much and had so much fun! When I was sitting in the blind and saw that HUGE 5 point buck come out of the woods, my stomach dropped and I couldn't breathe! I was so excited and John was telling me I only had about ten seconds to take the shot. I didn't have a clear shot because the deer kept moving, and going behind trees. Finally, the deer was in a good position and I had my chance. It was the perfect shot, and with John's coaching, I took it! I hit the deer at about 100 yards and it ran right into the open field and stopped. When we got to the deer it was an enormous 5 point buck! This had to be the most exciting moment ever! After my great experience getting my first deer, we drove over to the fishin' hole in town with the deer tied to the top of our car! I was so proud. The salmon fishing was a lot of fun! John taught me the art of salmon fishing, and I was getting good by the end of the weekend. Ernie and John were both very welcoming to my family and I. Ernie was also very nice about letting us look around his taxidermy shop, which was really interesting. He has worked on so many different kinds of animals. That was an experience I would never get at home! I can never thank both of you enough. I'm not done hunting - this was only the beginning! I will remember the Youth Hunt weekend for the rest of my life! Someday, I hope I can help someone the way you helped me. Sincerely, Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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