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

[HONEYBADGER]

I'm in for both.

 

[HappyCamper]

Thanks for putting this together. I’m continuing to support the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:

Home

RMEF is the premiere big game conservation organization in the United States.

www.rmef.org

 

[Sytes]

This is great! Thanks everyone - No need to add the attached donation. Simply. attach a link to the organization - We're all at a level where I take each of you at your word that a membership was gifted to a friend or family member or a donation of any value was placed towards the organization to join.

A link to their website, a line or two why you value their organization would be great! Thanks for joining! Makes this event that much more exciting and brings a spotlight towards organizations we value that support our wildlife!

Spotlights on the following organizations from prizes to entries:

Of course Randy's exceptional endeavor for our current and future generation's outdoor enjoyment and wildlife conservation platform for these enjoyable sporting events he's permitted use for promoting wildlife organizations, Randy Newberg's Fresh Tracks:

Free Registration

Watch selected videos for free on all your devices. Videos become accessible ad-free to free members at the same time they are available on YouTube.

www.freshtracks.tv

Oak's personal contribution promoting Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society who's Raised over $3000000 for wild sheep conservation:

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society

www.bighornsheep.org

Elky Welky's promotion and prize contributions from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers who actively engage in supporting the present and future of our opportunities and wildlife.

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is the voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife.

www.backcountryhunters.org

Jabber, Forkyfinder, and Hilljackoutlaw's gift card additions to our prize pool ($150!)!

My family's contributions of memberships and customized items for this event, promoting Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's continuous focus on the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage.
Donations / memberships supported by @Hilljackoutlaw and @HappyCamper

Home

RMEF is the premiere big game conservation organization in the United States.

rmef.org

@HONEYBADGER donation towards the Wild Sheep Foundation's motto, "To Put and Keep Wild Sheep on the Mountain"!

Wild Sheep Foundation

www.wildsheepfoundation.org

**This post will be updated as members promote their organizations**

 

[Addicting]

I have to admit this is getting very busy and confusing. I miss the old days of a broken Coleman cooler.

 

[Sytes]

I have to admit this is getting very busy and confusing. I miss the old days of a broken Coleman cooler.

I definitely don't want this to be confusing. I apologize.

The basics:

A Hunt Talk member uses Jabber's 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.

 

[Caseknife]

Gonzaga got a tough draw, highly doubt that they will continue their Sweet Sixteen streak.

 

[Sytes]

2nd place addition approved by Brock bumps up the total value of all prizes to approximately $945!:

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

 

[Sytes]

NCAA Bracket declared! Enter your brackets via commissioner @jabber Yahoo Bracket Event!

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 - almost $1,000 in prizes!

 

[Sytes]

Gonzaga got a tough draw, highly doubt that they will continue their Sweet Sixteen streak.

Agree... I don't think they're making it past sweet 16 this year. Almost a Cinderella story though!

 

[Caseknife]

They will have to beat Houston to get to the Sweet 16......but don't look past Georgia

 

[Sytes]

Moved the general MM conversation over to this thread:

March Madness 2025 General Chat

~NCAA Brackets Declared~ The basics for entering the events: A Hunt Talk member uses the Yahoo entry link to create their NCAA bracket by @jabber , our annual March Madness Commissioner...

www.hunttalk.com

 

[Hunting Wife]

@Sytes is a good salesman. Throwing in an entry for the Conservation bracket with support to the North American Grouse Partnership. The only national group dedicated specifically to native prairie grouse that I’m aware of. Some great partnerships, and advocacy for finding solutions that benefit landowners, working landscapes, and native grouse.

The North American Grouse Partnership

We are a nonprofit dedicated to the conservation of all grouse species in North America.

www.grousepartners.org

 

[Big Fin]

I'm in. Glad to see the support for RMEF. Thought I'd add to one of the smaller groups who does a lot with very little.

 

[Hilljackoutlaw]

Let's get it on!!! I'm gonna let my 3 year old pick my bracket so maybe I have a chance.

 

[Hunting Wife]

Let's get it on!!! I'm gonna let my 3 year old pick my bracket so maybe I have a chance.

I flipped coins once and finished just out of the money. It could work.

 

[Sawtooth]

I am in for both. Helped with memberships to Idaho Wildlife Foundation and RMEF. Both great organizations and have done a lot for wildlife and wild places here in Idaho.

 

[Sytes]

Entered into the Hunt Talk Wildlife Conservation event. This post will be updated as people enter and I update the list. Prize donors automatically entered:

Jabber
Sytes
Oak
Big Fin
Elky Welky
Hilljackoutlaw
Forkyfinder
Honeybadger
HappyCamper
Hunting Wife
Sawtooth
Northwoods

 

[Hunting Wife]

Entered into the Hunt Talk Wildlife Conservation event. This post will be updated as people enter and I update the list. Prize donors automatically entered:

Jabber
Sytes
Oak
Big Fin
Elky Welky
Hilljackoutlaw
Forkyfinder
Honeybadger
HappyCamper
Hunting Wife
Sawtooth

So do we need like four more to make the Conservation bracket go?

No one has an org they want to plug?

Beuhler? Beuhler?

 

[jabber]

143 entrants right now, over 200 last year, those setting on the sidelines better jump in soon. We are running out of daylight.

 

[Northwoods]

I’m in for both even though my bracket is a long shot. I just can’t force myself to pull for Duke and Florida. My donation will go to NWTF. Turkey hunting has become my favorite hunts of the year since I started 4 years ago.