Post by: bigelk1030 on June 03, 2016, 08:40:31 PM
This year at our annual Seattle Puget Sound Chapter of Safari Club International Banquet and Auction (February in Lynnwood), our theme was all around youth hunting, we had a special paddle raise just to fund youth hunts. There were many generous donations by the great people in attendance. After our successful sponsored youth hunts last year, we decided to go to the same location again. This year are able to fund up to 10 youth hunters on a doe hunt.
We encourage all interested youth to apply. The youth hunters last year were all successful and had a great hunt. Please see below for all the details!
SEATTLE PUGET SOUND CHAPTER
of Safari Club International
Last year the Seattle Puget Sound Chapter of Safari Club International sponsored 4 youth hunters to go on youth doe hunts in Eastern Washington. After the great success this past year, we will be sending up to 10 lucky youth hunters on a deer hunting trip to harvest a whitetail doe in Eastern Washington.
This hunt was made possible by generous donations at our annual banquet that is held in February each year.
The selected hunters and their parent will be hunting on a private 500 acre ranch in Unit 108 approximately 20 minutes from the town of Colville, WA. There are multiple blinds overlooking alfalfa fields and timbered areas. The hunters will be dropped off and picked up from the blind. In 2015, these hunts had a 100% success rate!
The hunts will be for one whitetail doe and all of the field dressing and skinning will be handled by the host.
All interested youth hunters are encouraged to apply. The only requirements are that the youth hunter must have their Washington State Hunter Education Card, a 2016 deer license/tag, and a parent willing to accompany them on the hunt. These hunts will take place during the youth general modern firearm deer season between October 20th-23rd.
Lodging and food will not be included but there are hotels and services available in Colville, WA.
To apply, have the youth hunter send a brief essay describing themselves and why they would like to take part in this great opportunity! All applications must be received by July 15, 2016. Once all applications are received, they will be reviewed by the SPSC Board Members for approval. The youth hunters that are selected should expect to be notified sometime in the month of August.
Send essay applications to:
Ross Woods
8614 4th Pl SE
Everett, WA. 98208
Or email the essay applications to:
woods.rossb@gmail.com
Post by: jackelope on June 03, 2016, 08:47:32 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on June 03, 2016, 08:53:54 PM
Thanks SCI.
Post by: benhuntin on June 03, 2016, 09:09:47 PM
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Post by: Rainier10 on June 03, 2016, 09:31:51 PM
Any youth not chosen for this, parents send me a pm. I have access to a bunch of private land does.Solid offer right there. :tup:
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Post by: Bushcraft on June 03, 2016, 09:55:52 PM
Now, let's get some deserving kiddos out on a fun and productive hunt!
Post by: bigelk1030 on June 04, 2016, 07:35:05 PM
Post by: boots on June 05, 2016, 10:58:10 AM
The feedback from the kids last year was 100% positive and they all were able to harvest a doe.
- Ross
Post by: cem3434 on June 05, 2016, 12:03:57 PM
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on June 09, 2016, 08:57:54 PM
Post by: Bushcraft on June 09, 2016, 09:12:55 PM
Sharing a picture of one of our youth hunters from last year, his name is John Savage with his first deer. Don't forget to get your applications in soon!
Right on....That's the good stuff!
Post by: Whitpirate on June 09, 2016, 11:31:50 PM
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Post by: jackelope on June 12, 2016, 04:44:46 PM
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Post by: bigelk1030 on June 16, 2016, 10:03:28 PM
Thanks!
Post by: Rainier10 on June 20, 2016, 02:02:08 PM
Post by: teegansdad on June 26, 2016, 06:47:43 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on June 29, 2016, 07:19:37 AM
Post by: westside bull on June 29, 2016, 12:57:46 PM
just sent my son's essay :IBCOOL:Did they get back to you on your son's essay and say how many youth have sent them in yet?
Post by: sumpnz on June 29, 2016, 01:11:30 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on June 29, 2016, 04:38:57 PM
just sent my son's essay :IBCOOL:Did they get back to you on your son's essay and say how many youth have sent them in yet?
Ross' reply "Thanks for sending me the application for your son. We should be selecting the final group of youth hunters in mid July. I will send you an email and let you know the results! We are still aiming to get 10 total youth out this fall.
We will be in touch,
Ross Woods"
this leads me to believe they still don't have 10 entries :dunno:
Edit 4:58pm. - they have 8 applications at this time
Post by: bigelk1030 on June 29, 2016, 05:17:43 PM
We will keep everyone updated as we approach the cutoff date.
Can't wait to hear the stories and see the pictures from this years youth hunt.
Kevin
Post by: Stein on June 29, 2016, 05:23:05 PM
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Post by: boots on June 30, 2016, 04:42:10 AM
Our board approved up to 10 hunts this year but if we get more than 10 applicants I plan to propose to our board that we increase the number of hunts to the number of applicants as long as there are enough availabilities with our contact who runs the hunts for these kids.
Keep 'em coming and thanks for the support here from the HuntWA site
- Ross
Post by: boots on July 11, 2016, 04:48:12 PM
Last year we struggled to get 4 youth hunters out and it looks like this year we should hit our goal of 10.
Thanks again to the support from this board.
Ross
Post by: Bob33 on July 11, 2016, 04:54:21 PM
"To apply, have the youth hunter send a brief essay describing themselves and why they would like to take part in this great opportunity! All applications must be received by July 15, 2016. "
Thanks Sattle-Puget Sound Safari Club!
Post by: Widgeondeke on July 14, 2016, 09:41:37 PM
Post by: boots on July 16, 2016, 05:54:14 AM
I received a volley of applications this week, totaling 23 total applicants.
I would like to thank the Hunt WA board again for the bumps and advertising. I said before that last year we only received 4 applicants and to see the applicant number grow six fold is a true testament to the power of social media and word of mouth.
Ross
Post by: Widgeondeke on July 16, 2016, 11:14:51 PM
Do you have a date for the drawing?
Post by: C-Money on July 20, 2016, 09:33:44 AM
Post by: Bob33 on July 20, 2016, 10:49:06 AM
My little girl (and parents) are anxiously awaiting the results!! Should know by mid August?I expect so.
The youth hunters that are selected should expect to be notified sometime in the month of August.
Post by: boots on July 27, 2016, 05:06:15 AM
The committee to choose the hunters is currently going through each of the applications to make the final selection. Right now the plan is to choose 10 hunters and 2 alternates (in the event one of the chosen cannot go due to scheduling issues). Our committee will then present those names to our Board of Directors for approval at our August board meeting (next week), and I plan to send emails to all of the applicants with the results the following weekend.
Post by: C-Money on July 27, 2016, 06:35:12 AM
Post by: Widgeondeke on July 27, 2016, 07:18:45 AM
I have fielded a few emails for when the youth hunters will be selected...
The committee to choose the hunters is currently going through each of the applications to make the final selection. Right now the plan is to choose 10 hunters and 2 alternates (in the event one of the chosen cannot go due to scheduling issues). Our committee will then present those names to our Board of Directors for approval at our August board meeting (next week), and I plan to send emails to all of the applicants with the results the following weekend.
from the original post "The youth hunters that are selected should expect to be notified sometime in the month of August."
Good deal Boots.. Thanks for the update. :tup:
Can't blame the kids for being antsy, I know I am for them :chuckle:
Post by: Widgeondeke on August 05, 2016, 10:13:13 AM
just sent my son's essay :IBCOOL:
Not selected :(
Good luck to all of those that are selected. :tup:
Thanks again for the opportunity SCI & Ross
Post by: boots on August 05, 2016, 10:15:50 AM
I would like to thank the HuntWA board again for promoting this, I think this helped spread the word.
We selected 10 youth hunters and 2 alternates in the event someone has to back out.
On a related note: I could not find contact information for two of the applicants. If anyone knows the Hopkins or Hinners families (they sent hand written letters so I do not have email contact) could you have them shoot me an email at woods.rossb@gmail.com so I can let them know the results?
Much appreciated, and thanks again.
Post by: westside bull on August 05, 2016, 11:09:05 AM
Post by: boots on August 06, 2016, 05:09:58 AM
Thank you my daughter is very excited!!! :)
:tup: :tup:
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