* First Cow *

Austin Duszynski of Germfask brought in the first cow of the contest. Austin's Dad was beaming in pride over his son's 300lb cow elk. We were told Austin had a 1 shot kill at approx. 240yds!  Way to go Austin!!!

* Last Entry *

Aaron Albright and his father brought in this fine 440lb Bull early afternoon on Sunday, the 2nd day of the contest. Although Aaron didn't place for any trophies he recieved an offical elk pole hat, gift certificate to Wedge Inn for a broasted chicken dinner, Elk Velvet health suppliment from Thunder Bay Resort of Hillman and a compact field radio donated from Wood Floors 'n More of Atlanta

* Youngest Hunter *

Austin Duszynkski took 1st cow and Youngest Hunter trophies.  Austin recieved an Outhouse Popup Blind donated by Canada Creek residents Tom & Carolyn Williams and a sportsmans flashlight donated by the Atlanta Hardware 

* Trophy Winners *

Trophy and Contest winners (from left to right) are Austin Duszynski, Cherie Jacobs and Leo Pauli

* 2nd In *

2nd in was Leo Strauch of Casco who brought in the grand 518lb 6x6 Bull on day 1 of the contest making only 2 elk to hang until Sunday, day #2. Even though only 2 were hanging they were enough to create a traffic stopper all day and in to the night where folks crowded the site to take pictures and inspect these fine animals in awe. Leo took down his bull to return home early so he didn't place for any trophies but did recieve a gift certificate to the Wedge Inn for a broasted chicken dinner.

* First Woman Hunter *

First  and only Woman Hunter Cherie Jacobs of Bay City came in Sunday with her 315lb Cow. She and her husband were beaming with understandable joy over their bounty taken. Though Cherie was freezing her bunns off, she braved the bitter winds to pose for pics. We had to pour warm water over her fingers to get 'em unfrozen from the rifle shown. (not really) Cherie won a trophy, gift certificates to Thunder Bay Deli, Wedge Inn, an Elk Scene door matt donated from Northwoods Services & Construction and Elk Velvet health suppliment from Thunder Bay Resort.
Happy Hunters

Cherie Jacobs and her husband can't hide their excitement

Elk Lift

** MDNRE Biologist **
Jennifer Klietch

At 2pm on Sunday, Jennifer Klietch gave a talk about elk and the unexpected low count at the check station on opening day. Also discussed was the elk poaching incident just weeks prior. 
Only 2 entries at the contest and about 12 elk checked in at the station. Fortunately the numbers increased significantly and the expected "harvest" number of 80 some elk for the December hunt should be met.