@Sytes I like your post on identifying the winner. I agree it needs to be a member of HT. I need UofH to come through for me. Picking the overall winner really moves you up in the standings.
Top contention backets for the "Free For All" prize!
Once April 7th Championship concludes, and time permits, I will post as shown below. If your bracket is present, post a snip/screenshot of your bracket as confirmation. The winner is the bracket presented by the owner with the highest score before 6pm eastern time April 12th - UNLESS the bracket owner for Yahoo determined 1st place (w/ tie-breaker, if necessary) posts his/her bracket snip.
This evening, 8:50 ET, Florida Gators take on Houston Cougars at the TX Alamodome!
Entering the championship event for the Hunt Talk 2025 March Madness
~Spotlight for these three great wildlife conservation organizations~
@warmer donation towards the South Dakota Wildlife Federation!
"SDWF is an affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation, the largest conservation organization in the world. The close working relationship between the state and national organizations ensures effective, coordinated conservation action at all levels of government.
For over sixty-five years, SDWF has been leading the fight to protect the interests of South Dakota’s current and future outdoor sports enthusiasts."
Working to Preserve South Dakota's Hunting & Fishing Heritage. Become a member of the South Dakota Wildlife Federation today!
sdwf.org
"As early as 1945, a group of concerned outdoor enthusiasts recognized that public access to the state’s natural resources would be lost if they didn’t act. As a result, they established the South Dakota Wildlife Federation (SDWF), the state’s most important voice in the protection of hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation.
SDWF is the state’s oldest conservation organization and the state’s only conservation organization actively involved in developing legislative policy impacting outdoor sporting activities. Its political arm, the Camo Coalition, employs two full-time lobbyists to monitor legislative action concerning South Dakota’s outdoor recreation. SDWF also works closely with the state’s Game, Fish and Parks Department to develop wildlife management policies."
A great photo snip video of South Dakota Wildlife Federation's Youth Conservation Camp!
It’s an ongoing battle and we need your support! There’s no better time to join the South Dakota Wildlife Federation! Join today!
sdwf.org
@PRO MO donation towards the Arizona Deer Association!
"Nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to improving habitat and expanding Arizona’s mule deer and Coues deer herds."
Nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to improving habitat and expanding Arizona’s mule deer and Coues deer herds.
azdeer.org
"To fulfill our mission, we raise funds from members, the public, and private sources. These funds support projects, education, and programs that directly benefit Arizona's deer herds and their habitat."
A fantastic project with boots on the ground and donations supporting this endeavor for Arizona wildlife
Nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to improving habitat and expanding Arizona’s mule deer and Coues deer herds.
azdeer.org
@Jwill donation towards the Fish & Wildlife Volunteers!
"Fish & Wildlife Volunteers exists to help ordinary businesses and people do extraordinary volunteer work for wildlife and wild places."
Fish & Wildlife Volunteers helps ordinary businesses and individuals do extraordinary volunteer work for wildlife. FWV is a program of 2% for Conservation, a 501c3 Non-Profit organization.
www.fishandwildlife.org
"Since 2016, through our parent organization 2% for Conservation, we have certified tens of millions of dollars and tens of thousands of hours volunteered to fish and wildlife conservation.
In the Spring of 2025, we pivoted our primary certification programming to focus exclusively on certifying volunteer hours and helping businesses and individuals benefit from and be more effective in their conservation volunteering.
This programming change is fully in pursuit of our core mission and values."
An introduction into the restructuring from 2% to the Fish and Wildlife Volunteers
Used Taurus PT111 prize paid by Sytes, @Benfromalbuquerque donating shipping expense and managing transfer. Winner is responsible for all fee(s) including required compliant FFL for lawful transfer. Winner must be in a State lawful to receive the firearm via interstate transfer.
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Randy Newberg, Fresh Tracks Sponsor, Gerber customized "Strongarm" knife donated by Sytes. Whichever is chosen by the first place winner, the other item will route to the second place winner.
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 / pint glass 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.
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”
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
@Forkyfinderhas gifted himself (gift that keeps giving - haha!) the following donation for the conservation event, $50 Scheels email gift card! Glass beer stein / pint glass 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.
Sytes personal donation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation $50 Supporting membership!
@MR. ELITE RUNNER shared the following donation for the conservation event, $50 First Lite gift card!
Glass beer stein / pint glass 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.
Every Hunt Talk member listed below, **Please post a snippet or screen pic of your bracket that matches your bracket listed below.** On Sunday April 16th, the highest ranked Hunt Talk member who posted his/her bracket will win the Free For All Prize! **Please post a snippet or screen pic of your bracket that matches your bracket listed below** Example: @Big Fin Randy Newberg Fresh Tracks Subscription including the elk e-guide!
Sytes personal donation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation $50 Supporting membership!
Glass beer stein / pint glass 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.
FREE FOR ALL WINNER 2025 March Madness Event ~Lowest Score~
Every Hunt Talk member listed below, **Please post a snippet or screen pic of your bracket that matches your bracket listed below.** On Sunday April 16th, the lowest ranked Hunt Talk member who posted his/her bracket will win the Free For All Lowest Score Prize!
Lowest score winner:
**Please post a snippet or screen pic of your bracket that matches your bracket listed below**
Example:
This goes to the person with the lowest score! (Complete bracket)
A $50 Scheels email gift card! Donated by @jabber !
I would like to give a shout out to @Sytes for running all of the prizes for this thing. Much more involved than simply looking at the final scores. Thank you!!!