March Madness the 20th! $945 in prizes! Give a shout out for your wildlife organization!

[Sytes]

Enter for the fun! This is the largest annual Hunt Talk sport event!

Yahoo Fantasy Men's Bracket Mayhem - Join a Group

It's bracket time! Join my Yahoo Fantasy Bracket Mayhem group, Hunt Talk 2025

tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com

Commissioner @jabber is at the helm!

Prizes are more abundant than ever!

The basics:

A Hunt Talk member uses the Yahoo entry link to create their NCAA bracket.

The person's bracket is used for up to two events:

1. Every bracket entry is automatically entered into the, "Free For All" event. No entry "fee" required. It has its own set of prizes for the winner.
2. A person has the option to enter the second event, "Hunt Talk Wildlife Conservation". An entry "fee" is required either by gifting a membership to a friend or family member or a direct donation to an organization.

In order to enter the second event, the person needs to post in this thread the wildlife organization they donated or gifted a membership before the first game begins*

*This allows us to know who qualifies for the second event's 1st - 3rd prize and to spotlight/promote the organization.

 

[Sytes]

2024/5 NCAA MARCH MADNESS
HUNT TALK ANNUAL EVENTS
~PRIZES~​

One Bracket up to two entries!

Entry One: FREE ENTRY! Open for all Hunt Talk members!
Approx value: $150

@Big Fin Randy Newberg Fresh Tracks Subscription including the elk e-guide!

Sytes personal donation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation $50 Supporting membership!



Sytes wife, an avid outdoors person, offered the following glass beer stein customized to commemorate the 2025 HT March Madness winner:
*example prior previous event: Name or User ID. May be modified depending on wife's creative adjustments.

LOWEST SCORE PRIZE!​

This goes to the person with the lowest score! (Complete bracket)

A $50 Scheels email gift card! Donated by @jabber !

ENTRY TWO

PROMOTING OUR ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING OUR WILDLIFE!
~Need at least 15 entries~
Entry Two (SAME BRACKET): Entry required purchase of membership with your choice of wildlife organization for a family member or friend OR your own donation to the organization of your choice. Honor system.
Please post the organization you promoted for the donation as your entry.​

Winner's prize donations in order of placement:

FIRST PLACE:
Approx value: $360

Randy Newberg donation, Fresh Tracks Subscription including the elk e-guide!

@Elky Welky , on behalf of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, donation FREE "Gift Membership" with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers!

Gift Memberships

Give the gift of membership and help protect our public lands and waters.

www.backcountryhunters.org

Oak's personal swag Yeti Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society donation!
RMBS has raised over $3,000,000 towards wild sheep conservation!



Sytes wife, an avid outdoors person, offered the following customized donations:

• Maple blood grooved cutting board with customized design on backside for display.
• Two slate coasters customized within select designs fitting your favorite wildlife and your last name (top center).
• Two whiskey glasses customized with your initial and name below

Glass beer stein customized to commemorate the 1st place winner, donated by Sytes wife.
*example prior previous event: Name or User ID. May be modified depending on wife's creative adjustments.

**********************************​

SECOND PLACE:
Approx value: $260
Oak Personal donation, FREE membership with Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society!

Membership | Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society

www.bighornsheep.org

Oak's personal swag RMBS sweet ball cap Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society donation!
RMBS has raised over $3,000,000 towards wild sheep conservation!

One example of our RMBS raffle purchase power placed to great use:
"Colorado Parks and Wildlife used Big Game Auction and Raffle License Program funds raised by Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society to transplant 21 bighorn sheep from the Rampart herd to Beaver Creek. These bighorns will augment the remnant population that has persisted in Beaver Creek following a die-off decades ago."

AND Oak is adding a bit of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society swag!



Anonymous donor and @brocksw 's agreement for the upcoming North American Pronghorn Foundation!
A NAPF swag hat and membership upon the upcoming opening of the site and swag line availability.
Join in and support the organization at the link below!

“The North American Pronghorn Foundation enhances pronghorn populations and habitats through advocacy, stewardship, stakeholder partnerships, and our hunting heritage”​

Donate to Help Launch the North American Pronghorn Foundation, organized by Brock Wahl

We are raising start up funds for a NEW non-profit conservation organiz… Brock Wahl needs your support for Help Launch the North American Pronghorn Foundation

www.gofundme.com

@Forkyfinder shared the following donation for the conservation event, $50 Scheels email gift card!



Glass beer stein customized to commemorate the 2nd Place winner, donated by Sytes wife.
*example prior previous event: Name or User ID. May be modified depending on wife's creative adjustments.

**********************************​

THIRD PLACE:
Approx value: $125

Sytes personal donation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation $50 Supporting membership!

@Hilljackoutlaw shared the following donation for the conservation event, $50 First Lite gift card!



Glass beer stein customized to commemorate 3rd Place winner, donated by Sytes wife:
*example prior previous event: Name or User ID. May be modified depending on wife's creative adjustments.

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[Sytes]

Per Yahoo MM Bracket commissioner Jabber, Yahoo designated point structure is the scoring used to determine winner.

Points and Tiebreaker process:



Tiebreakers

If two or more players in a group finish with the same overall point total after a national champion is crowned, we'll use the following system to break the tie (for tiebreakers, we only take predicted points into consideration):

• First tiebreaker - Closest prediction of total points scored by both teams wins.
• Second tiebreaker - Closest prediction for points scored by the winning team.
• Third tiebreaker - Closest prediction for points scored by the losing team.
• If beyond a third - If the last tiebreaker is deadlocked, the players remain tied in the standings and Sytes holds the final determination for distributing prizes.

 

[jabber]

You should have an email if you played last year. There were over 200 participants last year, only 52 signed up so far this year. Here is a link if you didn't get the email.

Yahoo Fantasy Men's Bracket Mayhem - Join a Group

It's bracket time! Join my Yahoo Fantasy Bracket Mayhem group, Hunt Talk 2025

tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com

 

[kansasdad]

54th signed up now

We won't have my alma mater in the tourney this year for some freaking good upsets. Hopefully a March Madness to be remembered.

 

[Sytes]

Updated Post two with prize listings for both events, using the same bracket entry.

 

[tormenter]

Thanks for putting this together!

 

[Sytes]

Thanks for putting this together!

T'is that time of year! All in good fun and for the promotion of fantastic wildlife organizations!
Jabber has hosted this event annually since...? As I recall it's been several years. Likely the only real annual Hunt Talk national sports event that gains a great deal of HT value and enjoyment!


POST #3 UPDATED: Point structure and Tiebreaker procedures.

 

[Sytes]

In order to compete in ENTRY TWO (Minimum 15 participants), HOP IN ! Enjoy the fun! Promote your favorite wildlife organization!

PROMOTING OUR ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING OUR WILDLIFE!

Entry Two (SAME BRACKET): Entry required purchase of membership with your choice of wildlife organization for a family member or friend. Honor system.
(No need to provide verification)
Please post the organization you promoted for the donated membership as your entry.​

*Note: Those who donated prizes are automatically entered into Entry Two.

 

[Caseknife]

I'm in, but won't have to worry about any prizes, but the beer mug does look intriguing
Go Zags!

 

[Sytes]

First, thanks to Forkyfinder, he's added a $50 Scheels gift card to the winner of the entry Supporting our wildlife!

Second, on note of my entry;

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

RMEF's involvement and promotion:

 

[Sytes]

Hunt Talk March Madness
Selection Sunday - the 16th!
​

The 2025 March Madness tournament starts with Selection Sunday on March 16 as 68 teams will play in the 2025 NCAA tournament for men's basketball. Check out the full schedule below:

Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET Sunday, March 16

First round: March 20-21
Second round: March 22-23
Sweet 16: March 27-28
Elite Eight: March 29-30
Final Four: April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
NCAA championship game: April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas

 

[Sytes]

Added Forkyfinder added a $50 Scheels email first card to the winner of the wildlife conservation event! Thank you FF!


ALSO - An enjoyable part of the Hunt Talk Football prize pool, LOWEST SCORE!

LOWEST SCORE PRIZE!​

This goes to the person with the lowest score!

A $50 Scheels email gift card! Donated by Jabber!



This is for the OPEN FOR ALL event! Yes, even I have a chance to win something! Thanks to Jabber for the $50 Scheels email g/c.
For tiebreaker: As with any ties for the greatest scores, regardless the teams in the championship, your projected scores will be used to determine the winner.

 

[Sytes]

Current prize pools​

OPEN FOR ALL ENTRY!

• Fresh Tracks subscription and elk e-guide from Big Fin.
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Supporting Member $50 w/ Bugle Magazines and an RMEF hat from Sytes!
• Customized glass beer stein commemorating your victorious March Madness Bracket from Sytes wife!
• LOWEST SCORE $50 Scheels gift card from Jabber! (Complete bracket).

HUNT TALK SUPPORTING WILDLIFE EVENT!

• Fresh Tracks subscription and elk e-guide from Big Fin!
• Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society Membership gifted from Oak, personally!
  • Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society swag from Oak's personal treasure chest!
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Supporting Membership w/ Bugle Magazines and an RMEF hat from Sytes!
• Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Gift Membership from the organization represented by Elky Welky!
• Solid maple cutting board with customized backside for display from Sytes wife!
• Two customized slate coasters from Sytes wife
• Two customized whiskey glasses from Sytes wife!
• $50 Scheels gift card from ForkyFinder!
• $50 Firstlite gift card from Hilljackoutlaw!

In order to compete in ENTRY TWO (Minimum 15 participants), HOP IN ! Enjoy the fun! Promote your favorite wildlife organization!

PROMOTING OUR ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING OUR WILDLIFE!

Entry Two (SAME BRACKET): Entry required purchase of membership with your choice of wildlife organization for a family member or friend. Honor system.
(No need to provide verification)
Please post the organization you promoted for the donated membership as your entry.​

 

[Addicting]

I would recommend that the lowest score has to be a complete bracket. Otherwise, those that forget to make picks will all be tied for last place.

 

[Sytes]

I would recommend that the lowest score has to be a complete bracket. Otherwise, those that forget to make picks will all be tied for last place.

Added to the category - Thank you.

ENTRY TWO

PROMOTING OUR ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING OUR WILDLIFE!
~Need at least 15 entries~
Entry Two (SAME BRACKET): Entry required purchase of membership with your choice of wildlife organization for a family member or friend. Honor system.
Please post the organization you promoted for the donated membership as your entry.​

Come on Hunt Talk members! Gather around the HT camp fire! Join in! Send a base membership to a family or friend and make a post of the favored wildlife conservation organization! That's all it takes to join the conservation event! Simple. No need to share proof, we're good for the honor system. Promote that organization with a gift to your friend or family member!

Someone, get this fire lit! Bring us together for one of the main reasons we are on Hunt Talk - To increase awareness for wildlife conservation! Promote your favored organization! Share a link to their website! Share a news article or some famed story for their action that support's our core interest at Hunt Talk!

 

[Sytes]

Amended Post #2.


Open for all Hunt Talk members to join:
1st and last place awarded prizes

Wildlife conservation entry:
1st - 3rd place awarded prizes

Amended conservation entry: Personal donation or gift membership to friend or family for the wildlife organization you are promoting.
Post your organization to enter the conservation event! Give them a shout out for their commitment to our wildlife!

Videos added for those organizations promoted above gifting prizes for these events.

Step out of the recession, Social security by the numbers, and Elon on Rogan show type threads for just a few moments - join a collective interest and give a shout out for a wildlife organization you value! Get a smile on your face for a change! Enjoy one of the main purposes of Hunt Talk! Enjoy the event! Once done, hop back into your original programming.

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

I'm in. Gifted to my elk hunting buddy.

 

[Sytes]

Your bracket automatically enters you into our Hunt Talk Free For All event! 1st place and a Last Place set of prizes await! It's for the fun of an annual event!

NEXT - if you choose;

All you need to do for entry into the Hunt Talk conservation event:
Make a personal donation of any amount or buy a family member or buddy a base membership to YOUR choice of wildlife organizations.
NO PROOF REQUIRED - Honor system. HOWEVER to enter the conservation event for a shot at one of these prizes, promote the organization or your choice! Show off an intro video, their mission statement, or a link to the organization - That is your ticket to join this event!

 

[Sytes]

Oak, Randy, Elky Welky, Forkyfinger, Hilljackoutlaw, my family - RMBS, BHA, Fresh Tacks, RMEF, gift certificates, customized outdoor focused items, all sharing prizes for the enjoyment factor of the greatest annual participation event on Hunt Talk! This involves a Free For All event AND the Hunt Talk Wildlife Conservation event!

You choose both or automatic entry into the free for all!

Join in! Have fun! If you decide to join the Conservation event - it's simple and some really great prizes from fantastic Hunt Talk members donating towards the awareness and value our wildlife conservation organizations do on behalf of the purpose we are members of Hunt Talk!

2024/5 NCAA MARCH MADNESS
HUNT TALK ANNUAL EVENTS
~PRIZES~​

One Bracket up to two entries!

Entry One: FREE ENTRY! Open for all Hunt Talk members!
Approx value: $150

@Big Fin Randy Newberg Fresh Tracks Subscription including the elk e-guide!

Sytes personal donation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation $50 Supporting membership!

View attachment 363576

Sytes wife, an avid outdoors person, offered the following glass beer stein customized to commemorate the 2025 HT March Madness winner:
*example prior previous event: Name or User ID. May be modified depending on wife's creative adjustments.

LOWEST SCORE PRIZE!​

This goes to the person with the lowest score! (Complete bracket)

A $50 Scheels email gift card! Donated by @jabber !
View attachment 363922

ENTRY TWO

PROMOTING OUR ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING OUR WILDLIFE!
~Need at least 15 entries~
Entry Two (SAME BRACKET): Entry required purchase of membership with your choice of wildlife organization for a family member or friend OR your own donation to the organization of your choice. Honor system.
Please post the organization you promoted for the donation as your entry.​

Winner's prize donations in order of placement:

FIRST PLACE:
Approx value: $360

Randy Newberg donation, Fresh Tracks Subscription including the elk e-guide!

@Elky Welky , on behalf of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, donation FREE "Gift Membership" with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers!

Gift Memberships

Give the gift of membership and help protect our public lands and waters.

www.backcountryhunters.org

Oak's personal swag Yeti Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society donation!
RMBS has raised over $3,000,000 towards wild sheep conservation!



Sytes wife, an avid outdoors person, offered the following customized donations:

• Maple blood grooved cutting board with customized design on backside for display.
• Two slate coasters customized within select designs fitting your favorite wildlife and your last name (top center).
• Two whiskey glasses customized with your initial and name below

Glass beer stein customized to commemorate the 1st place winner, donated by Sytes wife.
*example prior previous event: Name or User ID. May be modified depending on wife's creative adjustments.

**********************************​

SECOND PLACE:
Approx value: $185
Oak Personal donation, FREE membership with Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society!

Membership | Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society

www.bighornsheep.org

Oak's personal swag RMBS sweet ball cap Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society donation!
RMBS has raised over $3,000,000 towards wild sheep conservation!

One example of our RMBS raffle purchase power placed to great use:
"Colorado Parks and Wildlife used Big Game Auction and Raffle License Program funds raised by Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society to transplant 21 bighorn sheep from the Rampart herd to Beaver Creek. These bighorns will augment the remnant population that has persisted in Beaver Creek following a die-off decades ago."

AND Oak is adding a bit of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society swag!



@Forkyfinder shared the following donation for the conservation event, $50 Scheels email gift card!



Glass beer stein customized to commemorate the 2nd Place winner, donated by Sytes wife.
*example prior previous event: Name or User ID. May be modified depending on wife's creative adjustments.

**********************************​

THIRD PLACE:
Approx value: $125

Sytes personal donation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation $50 Supporting membership!


@Hilljackoutlaw shared the following donation for the conservation event, $50 First Lite gift card!



Glass beer stein customized to commemorate 3rd Place winner, donated by Sytes wife:
*example prior previous event: Name or User ID. May be modified depending on wife's creative adjustments.

​