We had a fair turnout for this years Buck Pole Contest.  The snowless grounds and windy cold temps put the deer into bedding after a mild temperature moonlit night of browsing.  We had our 10th entry come in at 2pm then a lull for the next 2 1/2 hours when a 157lb 6 pointer bagged by John Rice of Millington came  in that made the heaviest deer. It looked like John was going to take home the grand prize black powder rifle when 10 minutes later Jacob Sklarczyk of Johannesburg brought in his 194lb 7 point buck.  This was the heaviest buck at the Buck Pole Contest in the past 6 years.  Quite the record to break for next years contest. I hope we can do it! .   The 14th buck to come in for entry was at 4:58pm that was brought in by Rob Borkowski of Warren. No other entries came in until the 6:30pm closing time.  At 6:45pm prize announcements by Buck Pole CharChairwoman, Cathy Green.
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  This years Largest Rack  prize winner was a handsome 156 lb. 10 pointer that scored 107.  This nice buck was  taken by Kurt Rider of Carlton..  It had a spread of only 12 1/2"  but the lengthy tines and girth took the largest rack prize. 

 Thank you's to all the hunters that participated in this years contest and to all the generous donators of the prizes.   You all helped make a great event for us all to enjoy! 

 Thank you to the the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce including Buck Pole Chairwoman Cathy Green and her husband Gordon, Al Bryce &  Ken Werner who ran their bunns off checking in the entries, weighing hanging. Thanks for pulling this off! 

Certainly not least, a big Thank You to Larry Samp of State Wide Real Estate who has allowed the Pole Contests on his business property for all these years. Thanks Larry!

Kurt Ryder of Carlton Michigan won placement of Largest Rack with his 10 pt buck. His crown only splayed a 12 1/2" spread but the length and points gave him the winning 107.25 on Rough Scoring.  A stately crown on a buck that weighed 156 lbs. Congratulations Kurt!

Matt Meier of Atlanta once again got the prize for 1st Buck In. Matt came in at 7:45am whereas when Matt won this position in the 2003 contest..He came in at 8:30am back then. Is he gutting faster or seeing 'em earlier? 

Trophies and awards were as follows:
(see list of our generous donators for the prizes listed below)
 
• Largest Rack - Kurt Ryder of Carlton brought in an 10 point 156lb buck with a     12 1/2" spead that scored 128 1/8 (rough green).  Mike won a trophy, a $100.00 check, and a 'Gormet Glide' donated by Garland Resort. 

• Heaviest Buck - Jacob Sklarczyk of Johannesburg won this with ease. His 7 point buck weighed a whopping 194 pounds. Jacob  won a trophy and a CVA Wof 50 cal. Black Powder Rifle with scope.

• 1st Buck In - Matt Meier of Atlanta brought in the first buck of the day at 7:45am. Matt  won a trophy, a deer processing certificate from Reeds Processing and gift certificates to JD's Pizza Place and Vidio-Ville.

• 1st Woman w/ buck - Samie Teets of Atlanta brought in her 6 point  / 103 lb buck at 8:58 am.   Erica won a trophy, a gift pack from Woman Hunters Magazine and butcher paper and tape.

• Oldest Hunter -Samie Teets of Atlanta came in winning this and the !st Woman w/buck prizes  For Oldest Hunter she won a trophy, free deer processing from Northern Processing and a gift certificate to Coaches Corner.

• Youngest Hunter - A.J. Riling of Frederic turned 12 years old on the 14th. What a birthday present he got1  A. J. bagged a real dandy 6 point 147 lb Buck. He knew it was his because it had a birthday candle between his antlers.  A.J. won a trophy, gift certificates to JD's Pizza Place and Video-Ville and a sweat shirt with a beautiful elk image on it.

• Raffle Winners   A.made off with a DogHouse Hunting Blind, a WhiteTail Deer Door Matt, Fine Cutlery, Polished Brass Alarm Clock, and gift certificates to Wedge Inn, J & J Backwaters Bar & Grill, and Butcher Paper and Tape from Freddies Family Market.

Buck Pole Contest hosted by the      Atlanta Chamber of Commerce