Area hunters will have the opportunity show off their kills this year and win a prize in the 2018 Explore Big Buck Contest sponsored by Route 66 Sporting Goods, Long Shot Ammo and Arms, and Sportsmen Outfitters.
(Photo: Vince Mazzocchi harvested this 16-point buck in Clarion Township, Clarion County, in 2016. Photo by Sal Mazzocchi.)
HOW TO ENTER
To enter the contest, simply email the following to explorecontests@gmail.com or post it on our Facebook page:
- Hunter’s Name
- Age
- Address
- A picture of the hunter with the deer
- Where the deer was shot
If submitted by email, be sure to include Big Buck Contest as the subject.
PRIZES
Allegheny Grille — Two $25.00 gift certificates ($50.00 value)
Barrow-Civic Theatre — Two tickets to any FCOA Main Stage production, good through 2019 ($40.00 value)
Bauer Truck Repair/exploreVenango.com — Two Pittsburgh Penguins tickets, Pittsburgh hotel stay, restaurant gift certificate ($400.00 value)
Campers Paradise — TBD
Deer Creek Winery — $50.00 gift certificate
Faller’s Furniture — Two antler deer lamps ($138.00 value)
Gatesman Auto Body — Emergency car kit and t-shirt ($30.00 value)
Gold Eagle Inn — $25.00 gift certificate
Iron Mountain Grille — $25.00 gift certificate
Long Shot Ammo and Arms — $25.00 gift certificate
Park Inn by Radisson Clarion — Overnight stay with breakfast from the Park Inn/RBG Bar & Grill ($100.00 value)
Punxsy Pizza — Chief Combo ($25.00 value)
rbg Restaurant — Four $25 gift certifcates ($100.00 value)
Route 66 Sporting Goods — $25.00 gift certificate
Sigel Hotel — T-shirt ($20.00 value)
Sweet Basil — Two $25.00 gift certificates ($50.00 value)
Sportsmen Outfitters — $50.00 gift certificate
The Korner Restaurant — $10.00 gift certificate
Trails End — $25.00 Gift certificate
TrAils to Ales — $20.00 gift certificate
Vince’s Tavern — $50.00 gift certificate
Additional prizes may be added at a later date.
At a minimum, the top five entries will receive a prize.
Winners will be selected by a panel of judges at Explore.
Deadline for entry is Saturday, December 15, 2018.
All photos will be posted on the exploreVenango.com Facebook page and the Explore websites!