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October 1, 2012

Big Buck Bonanza to benefit wounded warriors

Joshua Kellogg The Duncan Banner

DUNCAN — The Big Buck Bonanza is ready for hunters around Stephens County to challenge each other for biggest buck in the name of raising money to benefit the wounded warriors and veterans, who fought for our country.

Mike Blades, Committee member for the fundraiser, said the group was interested in finding a program to help the number of wounded men and women returning from combat.

“We decided on the Wounded Warrior program because the number of seriously wounded men and women coming from the war theater is horrendous,” Blades said. “We thought we could help them get back into the flow of life with whatever they need.”

The hunt will take place across three weeks, starting on the first day of archery, black powder and gun season, giving hunters one week following the start of each season to compete.

Archery starts today and runs through Oct. 7 with black powder starting on Oct. 27 and running through Nov. 2 and guns starting on Nov. 17 through Nov. 23.

Two entries can be entered during each week for competition, with the higher scoring of the two being the entry.

“That gives them an opportunity to get entered in the contest and if they get a larger buck, they can replace their lower score with it,” Blades said.

On Dec. 1, the awards presentation will take place at the American Legion Post 258 of Comanche starting at 11 a.m. with concession supplied by the Legion.

There will also be a Calcutta contest taking place, for entries to bet on themselves or another hunter if he or she hasn’t had a bet placed on them.

First place is set at 40 percent, second place at 25 percent and third place at 15 percent and the honor guard receiving 20 percent.

Blades hope this is the first annual fundraiser, hoping it will grow in the coming years with the aid of the community, to support the soldiers and veterans.

Hunters can register on www.theschg.com and for more information or questions, call 580-475-4189.

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