The Hamilton County Federation of Sportsmen Inc. is sponsoring the 5th Annual Coyote Contest from now through March 2015. Each month, the registered hunter who harvests the largest coyote in Hamilton County will receive $100.
At the end of March, whoever brings in the largest coyote in weight will receive $150.
Two $50 door prizes from businesses participating in the weigh-in will be awarded at the end of the season.
Business participants are: T’s EZ Mart in Inlet, O’Connor Automotive in Lake Pleasant, Steve’s Garage in Wells, and Hoss’s Country Corner in Long Lake.
For information sheets and registration forms, stop by the participating businesses listed above.
Registration fees for the contest are $20 for residents/property owners of Hamilton County and $25 for non-residents.
Completed registration forms can be mailed by the contestant to: Hamilton County Federation of Sportsmen Inc., P.O. Box 627, Long Lake, NY 12847.
Registrations received after October 31 will have a one month delay before being eligible for weigh-in.
Contestants must possess a valid NYS hunting license for the 2014 – 2015 year.
The registered contestant must sign a sworn statement at weigh-in attesting to the fact that the coyote was taken/harvested in Hamilton County by the participant of the contest.
