Post by: bearpaw on February 19, 2012, 03:23:21 AM
Sponsored by Hunting-Washington and Bearpaw Outfitters.
This month's theme:
"Winter Predator Hunting"
This month's contest is for any photos associated with winter predator hunting!
CONTEST RULES! (major changes highlighted in red)
-First 50 Entries Any photo can be disqualified if moderators determine it does not match the monthly theme or violates contest rules.
-Photo Size 800x600 Pixels or LESS Most violated rule, you must resize or talk someone into helping. (resizing info below)
-Entries Submitted As-Is The judges will not enhance or alter images for you, you are responsible for the photo you submit.
-Current Photos Only Photo must have been taken within the last calendar year.
-Who Can Enter Photo must have been taken by the person submitting it or that person must be in the photo.
-ONE Entry Per Contestant MAKE IT COUNT. Your first entry will be your only eligible photo.
-Entry Deadline is midnite of the last day of the month in order to qualify for this month's contest.
-Washington Preference Photos of Washington material will receive preference in judging.
-Previously Entered Photos are not eligible for this months contest.
-Waiting Period The winner of the previous months contest is not eligible for the next months contest.
-Judging Photos will be evaluated by member poll or by moderators. If there is a tie, the moderators will decide on one (1) final winner.
-Winning Photo will be posted on the FRONT PAGE and you'll recieve a T-shirt from our sponsor "BEARPAW OUTFITTERS".
-Collect Your Prize The Winner must send a message (pm) to "bearpaw" with your name, mailing address, and your shirt size.
-Photo Of The Year Contest All monthly winners will be entered in the "Photo Of The Year" CONTEST.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Ft-shirt_001.jpg&hash=c759875b349b690251a25ebffb48d4348f58a9e1)(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Ft-shirt_002.jpg&hash=da3fa88359c17eecdc16252c779d6da9001def7e)
There are numerous ways to resize photos, if you have Windows XP or Windows 7 it only takes a minute:
1. Copy the file of the photo you want to resize. (so you don't resize the original)
2. Right click on your new photo file
3. Mouse over "Open With"
4. Click "Microsoft Office Picture Manager"
5. From the menu at the top click "Edit Picture"
6. From the menu on the right click "Resize"
7. Find option marked "Percentage of original heigth and size" use the down arrow to reduce the photo size.
8. Click "OK"
10. Click "File" on the top menu and choose "Save"
Monthly themes may vary...
January......photo of the year contest/open
February.....Winter Predator Hunting
March.........open
April...........Shed antlers
May............Turkey Hunting & Fishing
June...........Little Critters & Water Wonders
July............open
August........Velvet bucks or bulls
September...Bowhunting/Archery
October.......open
November....Fall Success
December....Winter scenes (wildlife and scenery acceptable...anything winter)
Post by: shanevg on February 19, 2012, 12:30:53 PM
Post by: Camoking on February 19, 2012, 12:55:48 PM
Post by: Special T on February 21, 2012, 09:35:26 PM
Post by: bearpaw on February 27, 2012, 08:18:36 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 27, 2012, 08:52:36 PM
Post by: bearpaw on February 27, 2012, 08:54:15 PM
Post by: Huntbear on February 27, 2012, 08:56:57 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 27, 2012, 08:57:11 PM
Post by: yelp on February 27, 2012, 09:12:09 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on February 27, 2012, 09:40:44 PM
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That bottom one was on the run and slid on the ice that far...
Post by: Alpinegus on February 28, 2012, 07:20:04 PM
Post by: saylean on February 28, 2012, 10:35:34 PM
PS...I like the blood trail ones...gruesome, but kinda cool.
Post by: bear hunter on February 29, 2012, 04:38:56 PM
Nothing special, but what the hey....
What ever :yeah: I think the hide on the coyote is nice. He or she looks like a nice big westside yote. Is it a westside dog?
Post by: RoyBoy on February 29, 2012, 04:53:00 PM
Post by: saylean on March 01, 2012, 09:28:26 AM
Post by: hunting4sanity on March 01, 2012, 02:09:43 PM
Post by: bear hunter on March 01, 2012, 02:34:40 PM
My son was out driving tractor this morning and saw this coyote leave the field and go bed down, he went and got his gun, put the sneak on it and ............. the end.I like the redish brown on the face and hide. Nice Yote
Post by: bearpaw on March 01, 2012, 03:01:25 PM
Post by: hunting4sanity on March 01, 2012, 03:56:25 PM
Per the posted rules, the contest had closed at midnight Feb 29, the last day of the month. I will get a poll up soon .
Sorry, story of my life, late for everything. Hey, if you want just put it in March's open contest and I won't be late for a change.
Post by: saylean on March 01, 2012, 04:21:51 PM
Post by: bearpaw on March 01, 2012, 09:06:02 PM
Post by: shanevg on March 04, 2012, 03:50:11 PM
Post by: Huntbear on March 08, 2012, 08:56:20 AM
Not like your busy or anything... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: bearpaw on March 08, 2012, 09:08:42 AM
Hey Bearpaw, are we voting this month? How about the March contest???????? :hello: :hello: :hello:
Not like your busy or anything... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
:chuckle: I will try to get those up today.... :tup:
Post by: Huntbear on March 08, 2012, 10:41:56 AM
Hey Bearpaw, are we voting this month? How about the March contest???????? :hello: :hello: :hello:
Not like your busy or anything... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
:chuckle: I will try to get those up today.... :tup:
It is all good.... I am sure you have way to many irons in the fire, to remember everything.... 8)
Post by: bear hunter on March 12, 2012, 05:30:38 PM
Is the poll ready :drool:Hey Bearpaw, are we voting this month? How about the March contest???????? :hello: :hello: :hello:
Not like your busy or anything... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
:chuckle: I will try to get those up today.... :tup:
Post by: Huntbear on March 15, 2012, 12:47:19 PM