Spike's Gobbler

[Spike]

Here is my picture for the contest in case my turkey isn't big enough in the big turkey contest.

[Todd Rahm]

Well I figure your what................a 6'4" tall kid? That would make that a Boone and Crocket bird ya have there. Nice job  and nice photo.

Looks like the kids are cleaning up in here. 

[FOsteology]

Good to see the FnF youth participating and having fantastic success. Congrats Lacie and Dante!

[bambam]

Nice gobbler !!  Congrats .

[FinsnFur]

A quick note pertaining to the contest. While I am very happy that Spike (Dante) posted his success story, and the last thing I want to do is discourage other youth from doing the same, we've noticed that we have to disqualify Spikes entry for failing to meet the minimum post requirement, which was posted as 25.

That rule was actually put into place on contests way back when, to prevent onlookers from joining the forum to collect the prize loot and bail again. We want the contests to be for the distinguished members. Unfortunately it has impacted a few distinguished members like Spike though.

We have to make sure that these rules apply to everyone in order to be effective and fair. Making exceptions especially midstream will defeat the purpose.

I've spoke to Spikes Dad ahead of time, and I want to congratulate Spike one more time for that great story and harvest. We just unfortunately cannot include this one in the contest. Again. we dont want to discourage anyone, especially our youths from sharing those experiences with us.

And lastly, were trying to discuss this and come up with something we can encourage the youth and reward those entering the contest but falling short in post counts.

[Dave]

Sorry to put the mods in this awkward position.  I thought he was ok to enter because I'm a regular member, and encouraged him to write up a post about his hunt.  He had drug his feet until I showed him the pic of Bambam's jawbone knife - and then he was on it. 
Well I explained it to Dante last night and he was dissappointed, but understands.
And me? well it got him to write a story of his hunt with dad, so I'm fine with it!  I've got a nice collection of memorable hunts written by my kids thanks to these FnF contests.