Elko, NV. Big Buck contest 2009.

On December 12th the Watering Hole of Spring Creek, Nevada held its 10th annual big buck contest at the Basque Hall in Elko. Categories included a Youth division, Archery, and rifle.These categories also placed 1st, second and third and an additional prize was awarded to the overall largest buck and the smallest buck of the contest. Here are some pictures.
Winner of the rifle category.
This is Skeeter who was also one of the rifle finalist. Skeeter has been a winner before and likes to get bigger bucks then the men.
Another rifle category winner.
We didn't have a muzzleloader category but this guy brought his buck in anyway and won a prize.
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MuleyMadness
Great photos thanks for taking the time to post them up and share. :thumb
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fatrooster
Jerome Semper won the archery category with a buck out of area 6. Look close at the bucks left side and you will see that one of his tines had broken and folded over. It seemed as if it had kept growing in this postion because it was still attached securely.
Ist place winner of the archery division.
Ist place winner of the archery division.
2nd place winner of the archery division.
2nd place winner of the archery division.
Al Harris with the 3rd place archery winning buck.
Al Harris with the 3rd place archery winning buck.
Jerome hamming it up.
Jerome hamming it up.
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primal215
Thanks for the pics I enjoyed looking at those nice bucks
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fatrooster
And the youth are no slouchers either. They always seem to bring some bucks that would make any hunters mouth drool.
One of the youth category winners with his antlers and prize.
One of the youth category winners with his antlers and prize.
Another youth winner with his antlers and prize.
Another youth winner with his antlers and prize.
Dave Gowan with his son's buck.
Dave Gowan with his son's buck.
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Springville Shooter
Great pics...I miss the days of the community big buck contest. That's one great thing you Nevadans got going for you, I've got a buddy who lives in Winnemucca and the "good old days" are still alive and well in Rural Nevada. Great post.----shooter
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fatrooster
Anyone that bought a ticket had thier name thrown into a jar and names were drawn out randomly for prizes. This next picture is of the stage filled with prizes.
Prizes used in the drawing.
Prizes used in the drawing.
This young man likes his calendar that he won.
This young man likes his calendar that he won.
Little Ms. Betancourt winning a rifle.
Little Ms. Betancourt winning a rifle.
Mr. Holcomb with his prize rifle.
Mr. Holcomb with his prize rifle.
And another kid with a rifle he won in the drawing.
And another kid with a rifle he won in the drawing.
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fatrooster
This is a picture of our kitchen crew. We had lots of pulled Bar-B-Q pork as well as many other dishes. I'll have to add a picture of Janarae Edwards with her goodlookin' husband (me) later. Hope you enjoyed the show. fatrooster.
Kitchen crew, 2009.
Kitchen crew, 2009.
Auctioneer at work.
Auctioneer at work.
Jack Constable.
Jack Constable.
Kenda Constable selling event sweatshirts.
Kenda Constable selling event sweatshirts.
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fatrooster
I forgot to mention that the contestant (adult) with the smallest buck won a small drinking mug and every time he goes to the Watering Hole he gets free draft beer in it for one full year. He looks like a big guy and he might just break the bar! Congrats to the winner for the smallest buck.
Winner of the smallest buck category with his drinking glass.
Winner of the smallest buck category with his drinking glass.
This big Basqo can drink! Winner of the biggest buck with his drinking glass.
This big Basqo can drink! Winner of the biggest buck with his drinking glass.
Janarae and Drew aka fatrooster.
Janarae and Drew aka fatrooster.
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Hunt_Rez
beer+bucks+ guns = winning combo (???) :-k
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fatrooster
Hunt Rez, its a winning combo in my book! Yee haw! fatrooster.
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killerbee
"fatrooster" wrote:
this picture is awsome! check out the girl giving the ol' toung lol thats awsome!

very cool! i wish i could raise my kids with a little of this in their lives. that is a good ol' home town living at it's best! awsome post !

as far as the comment from HUNT_REZ.. if you cant see what this is truly about you've missed the boat on this one. no-one is HUNTING while drinking, it is a good get together of alot of people who share the same love of the outdoors as we all do. the only difference? they have found a way to enjoy it together and in the off season.

i think this would be a blast!
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killerbee
i messed up, but look at the 3rd picture, the little girl is awsome :thumb
try this
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primal215
This a great post and it looks like a great time. I wish we had a get together like that for our contest.

Hunt Rez, Why dont you add something to the forum other then comments on things you just dont understand. :-k ](*,)
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Hiker
Sounds like a fun contest. fatrooster, Thanks for posting the photos. :thumb
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TheGreatwhitehunter
Thanks for psoting the photos, some nice bucks
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6x6 bull
Great Pics. Looks like a great time. Thanks for sharing!!! I'll bet that one guy makes a monkey out of himself all the time.
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sneekeepete
Great thread Fatrooster! Thanks for posting I really enjoyed it! :thumb
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ABert
I think I'm moving to Elko soley for the Annual Big Buck Contest 10sign:
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waynedevore
Fatrooster, Nothing but good fun stuff 10sign: Good bunch of photos, MAN lots of good prizes! You guys know how to have a contest.
I would bring some tough competition for the smallest buck. lol Put that small mug to some good use.
The lady with the monkey reminds me of my Wife :-k Sure could have married better. :)
Thanks for sharing the fun times. :thumb
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Fatrooster,

Great post and pics. Looks like the Elko are again had some solid bucks. I like the mix of people and all of the support. Congrats to all.
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Looks like a good time with some nice bucks. Hopefully I'll draw Nevada next year.
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BIG R
Nice bucks but not to many of the quality that Nevada usually produces.
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