Hunter’s Choice Award for America’s Best Looking Deer
Sponsored by Remington and the USSA
Columbus, OH –-(AmmoLand.com)- The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA), the nation’s leader in defending your right to hunt, fish and trap, and Remington Arms. Inc, the world’s leading manufacturer of firearms, ammunition, targets and accessories, have created a contest to recognize America’s successful deer hunters.
To enter, simply submit a photo of your deer, antlered or antlerless, taken during the 2008-2009 hunting season along with a $5.00 entry fee. Interested sportsmen and sportswomen may email entries to: contest@ussportsmen.org with payment made via credit card using the form found at www.ussportsmen.org/hunterschoice. Please refer to the reference number located in the donation confirmation email when sending your submission by email.
The winning entry will be published in Fur-Fish-Game magazine and receive a Bushnell Rangefinder and a Remington Prize Package. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded. In addition, all non USSA member entries get a three month trial email membership. All member entries will get a 10% off coupon for any in-stock U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance product. It’s easy to participate and everyone who enters is a winner!
Entries can also be sent via the postal service to:
Hunter’s Choice
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
801 Kingsmill Parkway
Columbus, OH 43229
Be sure to include your name, address, phone number and email address. Also, please provide when, where and how you took your deer shot along with a check, money order or credit card information. You may also send in the photo with above information and contact us by phone at (614) 888-4868 to give us your credit card payment over the phone.
Entries will be judged by USSA panel of experts on the deer’s overall quality of appearance, shape of the rack (if applicable) and the photo background. From all submissions, 25 finalists will be selected. Finalists will be judged online by the public during a two week voting period. The top three vote getters will be the winners. Voting will be at www.ussportsmen.org/hunterschoice.
Entrees must be submitted and postmarked by February 2, 2009. Voting will began on February 16, 2009 and will end on February 27, 2009 at 5:00 PM EST. Winners will be announced the week of March 2, 2009.
Prizes include:
First Place Package
Bushnell Rangefinder
The Bushnell Yardage Pro Sport 450 laser rangefinder is the Bushnell compact laser rangefinder. Featuring a weather-resistant design with a textured grip, 5 yard minimum distance, and a sleek streamlined casing. The 4x Sport 450 rangefinders take a 9 Volt battery, and comes with a carrying case and strap.
Remington Fieldmaster® Cleaning Kit
Cleaning kit contains:
Brass, 3-piece cleaning rod w/ swiveling handle, shotgun/rifle patch puller, brass adapter, bronze bore brushes, cotton bore swabs, cotton patches, Rem® oil, Brite Bore, and a silicone gun cloth all in a stylish wooden box
Remington Sportsman Series F.A.S.T. Fixed Blade Knives
The “Fast Action Soft Touch” knife has a rubber coated stainless steel handle with a 440 stainless steel blade. 5 3/8″ Serrated Blade, 10 ½” Overall Length
Second Place Package
Remington Fieldmaster® Cleaning Kit
Remington Sportsman Series F.A.S.T. Fixed Blade Knives
Cabela’s Hunting Vest
Blaze orange vest has two bellows pockets that expand for extra room. Six covered elastic shell holders on each side.
USSA First Aid Kit
Organized interior design with metal hanger that contains 76 pieces in a convenient carrying case.
Third Place Package
Remington Fieldmaster® Cleaning Kit
Remington Sportsman Series F.A.S.T. Fixed Blade Knives
Cabela’s Hunting Vest
All submissions must be in color of legally taken deer, using a bow, firearm or primitive weapon. By submitting your photo and signing the release form, you enter the photo as property of USSA and allow USSA to use the photo for purposes other then this contest. All entries agree to be bound by the choices made by the selection committee.
Photos submitted by mail can be printed from a standard printer or be a professionally developed photo. All entries become the property of U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and will not be returned and may be used for purposes other than the Hunters Choice contest.
All winners will be notified by mail and phone. Results will be available the week of March 2, 2009.
For more information, contact the USSA at (614) 888-4868 or visit www.ussportsmen.org . Thanks in advance for your entry and good luck!
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