Eddie Salter's Whitetail Challenge

[tiecampdeerslayer]

This is a hunt that Eddie puts on as a benefit for the youth of his church and community in Evergreen, AL each year. I had the opportunity to participate last year and let me tell you, it was a blast. Basically, pick a teammate, pay a $200 deposit per person now, $300 remaining when you get there on Wed Oct. 30. Arrive at Hardee's in Evergreen at 8 am, draw from a box the property you and your partner will hunt to yourselves, go scout and hang stands, start hunting that afternoon, works on a points system (does count 1 point per pound, bucks 8 pt or better 1 point for each pound plus 10 points for each antler point), 1st, 2nd, and 3 rd place winners receive great prizes (tree stands, Canyon coolers, HSS harnesses, etc.). Last hunt is Sat morning.

 

[tiecampdeerslayer]

I'm going back this year, he has a few spots remaining. Let me know if anyone here is interested. Ladies of his church provide meals each night at the church for the hunters. It's for a great cause and it's an awesome challenge to see who has the best hunting skills.

 

[tiecampdeerslayer]

Boone58, you would have a blast!!!! You need to do this at least once!

 

[BSK]

No offense, but I have a real problem with turning killing into a "points game." To me personally, that's HIGHLY disturbing and ethically questionable.

 

[tiecampdeerslayer]

I understand but all harvested deer are donated to hunters feeding the hungry or you can keep the deer meat for yourself. This area in south Alabama has a high deer population, and the landowners donate their property for this benefit and it helps them manage their herd in the process. It's some great deer hunting talk each night around the dinner table as well. To each his own though.

 

[BSK]

Yup, to each their own. But I would never expose my kids to that style of hunting.

 

[catman529]

Yup, to each their own. But I would never expose my kids to that style of hunting.

It's not my style of hunting either, but you can't really call it unethical when they are killing meat that is given to the hungry AND a lot of the money goes toward local charity. It sounds like an awesome idea to me. The points system and prizes give people more incentive to kill more deer to feed more people. Way out of my budget but a great idea.

 

[pass-thru]

Yup, to each their own. But I would never expose my kids to that style of hunting.

It's not my style of hunting either, but you can't really call it unethical when they are killing meat that is given to the hungry AND a lot of the money goes toward local charity. It sounds like an awesome idea to me. The points system and prizes give people more incentive to kill more deer to feed more people. Way out of my budget but a great idea.

Do we really need to create foo foo games in order to support charities?

It seems self-promotion drives hunting celebrity charity efforts anyway.

 

[catman529]

Yup, to each their own. But I would never expose my kids to that style of hunting.

It's not my style of hunting either, but you can't really call it unethical when they are killing meat that is given to the hungry AND a lot of the money goes toward local charity. It sounds like an awesome idea to me. The points system and prizes give people more incentive to kill more deer to feed more people. Way out of my budget but a great idea.

Do we really need to create foo foo games in order to support charities?

It seems self-promotion drives hunting celebrity charity efforts anyway.

I think they probably raise a lot more money than they would if they didn't have any game at all

 

[Shed Hunter]

Yup, to each their own. But I would never expose my kids to that style of hunting.

It's not my style of hunting either, but you can't really call it unethical when they are killing meat that is given to the hungry AND a lot of the money goes toward local charity. It sounds like an awesome idea to me. The points system and prizes give people more incentive to kill more deer to feed more people. Way out of my budget but a great idea.

Do we really need to create foo foo games in order to support charities?

It seems self-promotion drives hunting celebrity charity efforts anyway.

Self-promotion drives almost everything these days

 

[BSK]

Yup, to each their own. But I would never expose my kids to that style of hunting.

It's not my style of hunting either, but you can't really call it unethical when they are killing meat that is given to the hungry AND a lot of the money goes toward local charity.

"Unethical" can be defined many ways, and is more a matter of interpretation than anything. But to me personally, turning the VERY serious task of killing into a "game" for points borders on unethical. I guarantee you my 13-year-old deer-hunting daughter would consider it so, and I can't say I would disagree with her.

 

[bowriter]

I did the first one. Luv ES like a brother but I am with BSK on this one. Take the contest out of it and it is a winner.

 

[landman]

I agree with BSK and Bowriter, let everyone hunt, kill deer, fellowship and have a good time...give out "door prizes" but take out the points....it really doesn't mean your the "best hunter" if your drawing properties from a box....but its all about #1 in many things these days... kinda sad

 

[tiecampdeerslayer]

Some people hunt deer for the sport, challenge, trophy bucks, provide meat for their family, tradition, fellowship among friends, a time to just get away from the hussle and bussle, and some hunt to take in God's beautiful creations. I hunt for all of the above. I believe folks are reading too much into the points or game mentioned above. There are no nightly updates or serious talk about a competition, it's literally all of the above mentioned aspects of the hunt. The "prizes" are more like door prizes than anything. When I finished the hunt last year, I felt blessed to have been able to help the Hunters Feeding the Hungry program, to have helped the youth of the community, and I was able to meet some great new friends. Many of the landowners thanked us for helping with herd management (many had adjoining farms and crops that are damaged each year). I definitely respect each members opinion here, but just wanted to express my views on the insignificance of the "points" or "competition". It's about more than that.

 

[in the dog house]

Sounds like a good time and fellowship with good people. So you have to get your out of state license as well as entry fees?

 

[tiecampdeerslayer]

PM sent to you.

 

[holstonangler]

Most charity events that raise a lot of money come from competitive events, its sad to hear so much complaining going on over managing does and promoting the harvest of mature bucks, what other means of hunting would you suggest to raise the most money for a charity?

 

[jlmustain]

Most charity events that raise a lot of money come from competitive events, its sad to hear so much complaining going on over managing does and promoting the harvest of mature bucks, what other means of hunting would you suggest to raise the most money for a charity?

X2

You can't please everyone. Luckily, no one's forced to participate.

 

[Boone 58]

I like it............and maybe can help them out in the next few years. To each his own. Be blessed!!

 

[catman529]

Most charity events that raise a lot of money come from competitive events, its sad to hear so much complaining going on over managing does and promoting the harvest of mature bucks, what other means of hunting would you suggest to raise the most money for a charity?

X2

You can't please everyone. Luckily, no one's forced to participate.

x3. Sometimes it is hard to motivate people to give to charity, but add a simple points system and a few prizes and it becomes fun and a lot of money and meat is given to people who need it. Plus you get to go deer hunting. If it's not for you then don't do it, but also don't hate on it... it's for a good cause

 

[Winchester]

Im all for the charity part of it, but I have witnessed the hunting as a game or competition and would have to decline.

 

[BSK]

Again, my opinions are my own. I'm not putting anyone down for participating. I'm just expressing an opinion that I doubt everyone else will or should hold.

We all hunt for different reasons and by different methods. We all want something different from our experience. For me, how and why I kill deer is more important than what or how many I kill. But that's just me.

 

[fairchaser]

I used to go on a hunt in Alabama where the fees were donated to the teachers retirement fund. Parents of students past and present donated their land for the hunt and guided the hunters. All was good and fair until eventually, someone with deep pockets started paying extra ( all donations of course) to hunt on the best properties. The biggest buck won a cash prize. Eventually the average Joe like me felt like he was being slighted and stopped going. That is what happens when hunting turns into a competition. There is always somebody who wants to buy an advantage over someone else. I agree with BSK.