2006 Deer Contest Vote!!!

blue-fleck
Dresbach, MN
Posts: 7872

September 12, 2006 at 5:50 pm #477827

Steve, when will you be releasing the team members be it new teams or last years teams?

blue-fleck
Dresbach, MN
Posts: 7872

September 12, 2006 at 5:50 pm #20431

Steve, when will you be releasing the team members be it new teams or last years teams?

Steve Plantz
SE MN
Posts: 12241

September 13, 2006 at 2:23 am #478048

Ask and you shall receive Blue, by a landslide vote the majority of you voted for new teams!!!

Here are the new Teams for 2006.

Team 1

ryana24

Buck Slayer

hootie

Team 2

RedneckJr

Lip Ripper

Grifter

Team 3

Schrumy

hunting4walleyes

brent07

Team 4

colklink83

GMAN

Dartman

Team 5

fish4fish888

BZZSAW

gator hunter

Team 6

Fireman1217

herefishyfishy

Prieser

Team 7

Tagger

Yeahmon

erick

Team 8

Lntony2

big G

z71hunt

Team 9

eyebuster

Brian Peterson

todd carnes

Team 10

muskyman

Blue Fleck

BassKing27

Team 11

papajon

mwchiefs

wallerbass1

Team 12

Kathio Guy

HookNfinger

Scott Steil

Team 13

mossydan

Krisko

gutpile

Steve Plantz
SE MN
Posts: 12241

September 13, 2006 at 2:23 am #20474

Ask and you shall receive Blue, by a landslide vote the majority of you voted for new teams!!!

Here are the new Teams for 2006.

Team 1

ryana24

Buck Slayer

hootie

Team 2

RedneckJr

Lip Ripper

Grifter

Team 3

Schrumy

hunting4walleyes

brent07

Team 4

colklink83

GMAN

Dartman

Team 5

fish4fish888

BZZSAW

gator hunter

Team 6

Fireman1217

herefishyfishy

Prieser

Team 7

Tagger

Yeahmon

erick

Team 8

Lntony2

big G

z71hunt

Team 9

eyebuster

Brian Peterson

todd carnes

Team 10

muskyman

Blue Fleck

BassKing27

Team 11

papajon

mwchiefs

wallerbass1

Team 12

Kathio Guy

HookNfinger

Scott Steil

Team 13

mossydan

Krisko

gutpile

tony_p
Waterloo, IA
Posts: 1792

September 13, 2006 at 2:35 am #478057

Team 8 is going to ROCK .

tony_p
Waterloo, IA
Posts: 1792

September 13, 2006 at 2:35 am #20475

Team 8 is going to ROCK .

Steve Plantz
SE MN
Posts: 12241

September 13, 2006 at 3:02 am #478069

There will be a few changes this year the first one is that I will only be able to accept digital pics this year as my scanner died on me this year. Second is that IDA will only accept pics taken in the field before the deer is field dressed, there will be more detail on this in the photo tips to follow. Third is we are doing away with the pics of the deer tags this year as this contest is an on your honor system.

Steve Plantz
SE MN
Posts: 12241

September 13, 2006 at 3:02 am #20481

There will be a few changes this year the first one is that I will only be able to accept digital pics this year as my scanner died on me this year. Second is that IDA will only accept pics taken in the field before the deer is field dressed, there will be more detail on this in the photo tips to follow. Third is we are doing away with the pics of the deer tags this year as this contest is an on your honor system.

muskyman
Arkansaw, Wisconsin
Posts: 945

September 13, 2006 at 3:06 am #478071

Steve, I don’t know if you noticed, but I am on 2 teams. If this poses a problem, there is a guy I know, that’s registered, that just might fill in for me.

muskyman
Arkansaw, Wisconsin
Posts: 945

September 13, 2006 at 3:06 am #20482

Steve, I don’t know if you noticed, but I am on 2 teams. If this poses a problem, there is a guy I know, that’s registered, that just might fill in for me.

Steve Plantz
SE MN
Posts: 12241

September 13, 2006 at 3:13 am #478075

A GUIDE TO QUALITY HUNTING PHOTOS

The excitement of finally tagging a trophy big game animal takes longer to wear off than a roll of film will last in the camera. There are seven very simple steps you need to follow while you are still excited that will insure quality photos.

1. TAKE THE PHOTOS OUTDOORS

If the buck was brought home before you found someone with a camera, take the deer outside for the photos. Nothing looks worse than a buck on the garage floor with cans, pails, lawn mowers and tires in the background.

2. TAKE THE DEER OFF THE CAR, OUT OF THE TRUNK OR OUT OF THE PICKUP TRUCK.

Unless you are showing off a deer you hit with your truck do not include a vehicle in the photo.

3. TAKE THE ANIMAL DOWN FROM THE TREE AND REMOVE THE ROPE.

Numerous deer and bear photos are rejected from being used in the record book because the photos show the animal suspended above the ground.

4. SELECT A NEUTRAL BACKGROUND

In the excitement of taking trophy photos no one ever look beyond the animal or hunter. Houses, barns, tractors and powers lines all ruin the quality of the photo. Use an evergreen tree, a screen of brush or hills and woods for the background. Find a color that will highlight the antlers – not hide them. Don’t let them blend into the background.

5. GET CLOSE – NOW GET CLOSER!

All you need in the photo is the animal and the hunter. Make sure the subject fills the frame. Fill the viewfinder with the subject. Most photos used in the record book have at least 50% of the photo cropped off to remove empty background.

6. TURN THE CAMERA SO THE PHOTO IS VERTICAL

The hunter and the trophy will fill the frame and eliminate most of the empty background. It is also the format used for magazine covers and most framed pictures.

7. USE A FLASH IF THE SUN IS GONE

Dramatic results often occur when subjects are highlighted and the background is totally black. All that you see is the desired subject. Be sure to stay far enough away from reflective objects so ghosts don’t start to appear in the background.

Steve Plantz
SE MN
Posts: 12241

September 13, 2006 at 3:13 am #20484

A GUIDE TO QUALITY HUNTING PHOTOS

The excitement of finally tagging a trophy big game animal takes longer to wear off than a roll of film will last in the camera. There are seven very simple steps you need to follow while you are still excited that will insure quality photos.

1. TAKE THE PHOTOS OUTDOORS

If the buck was brought home before you found someone with a camera, take the deer outside for the photos. Nothing looks worse than a buck on the garage floor with cans, pails, lawn mowers and tires in the background.

2. TAKE THE DEER OFF THE CAR, OUT OF THE TRUNK OR OUT OF THE PICKUP TRUCK.

Unless you are showing off a deer you hit with your truck do not include a vehicle in the photo.

3. TAKE THE ANIMAL DOWN FROM THE TREE AND REMOVE THE ROPE.

Numerous deer and bear photos are rejected from being used in the record book because the photos show the animal suspended above the ground.

4. SELECT A NEUTRAL BACKGROUND

In the excitement of taking trophy photos no one ever look beyond the animal or hunter. Houses, barns, tractors and powers lines all ruin the quality of the photo. Use an evergreen tree, a screen of brush or hills and woods for the background. Find a color that will highlight the antlers – not hide them. Don’t let them blend into the background.

5. GET CLOSE – NOW GET CLOSER!

All you need in the photo is the animal and the hunter. Make sure the subject fills the frame. Fill the viewfinder with the subject. Most photos used in the record book have at least 50% of the photo cropped off to remove empty background.

6. TURN THE CAMERA SO THE PHOTO IS VERTICAL

The hunter and the trophy will fill the frame and eliminate most of the empty background. It is also the format used for magazine covers and most framed pictures.

7. USE A FLASH IF THE SUN IS GONE

Dramatic results often occur when subjects are highlighted and the background is totally black. All that you see is the desired subject. Be sure to stay far enough away from reflective objects so ghosts don’t start to appear in the background.

Steve Plantz
SE MN
Posts: 12241

September 13, 2006 at 3:28 am #478081

I got it fixed, thanks for pointing that out. You had sent me two PM’s the first one was to enter the contest and the second was to give me your vote. I forgot to delete one of the PM’s after you sent the second one.

Quote:

Steve, I don’t know if you noticed, but I am on 2 teams. If this poses a problem, there is a guy I know, that’s registered, that just might fill in for me.

Steve Plantz
SE MN
Posts: 12241

September 13, 2006 at 3:28 am #20485

I got it fixed, thanks for pointing that out. You had sent me two PM’s the first one was to enter the contest and the second was to give me your vote. I forgot to delete one of the PM’s after you sent the second one.

Quote:

Steve, I don’t know if you noticed, but I am on 2 teams. If this poses a problem, there is a guy I know, that’s registered, that just might fill in for me.

jason_ramthun
Byron MN
Posts: 3374

September 13, 2006 at 11:27 am #478119

Man I need to take a camera class for this years contest !

jason_ramthun
Byron MN
Posts: 3374

September 13, 2006 at 11:27 am #20491

Man I need to take a camera class for this years contest !

mike_utley
Zumbrota, MN
Posts: 578

September 13, 2006 at 11:53 am #478123

BIGG = central MN
Z71HUNT = SE MN
LNTONY2 = NE IA

Looks like the hot spots are covered. Good luck guys!

mike_utley
Zumbrota, MN
Posts: 578

September 13, 2006 at 11:53 am #20492

BIGG = central MN
Z71HUNT = SE MN
LNTONY2 = NE IA

Looks like the hot spots are covered. Good luck guys!

muskyman
Arkansaw, Wisconsin
Posts: 945

September 13, 2006 at 12:36 pm #478138

You obviously didn’t check out where team 10 lives….you wanna talk about hot spots!

muskyman
Arkansaw, Wisconsin
Posts: 945

September 13, 2006 at 12:36 pm #20493

You obviously didn’t check out where team 10 lives….you wanna talk about hot spots!

robstenger
Northern Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 11370

September 13, 2006 at 1:47 pm #20501

Or where Team 2 Hunts……..

Buffalo County, WI

Missouri River Valley, SD

and I’ll find somewhere to take something down.

Actually I have been on a every other year thing lately, so my chance this year aren’t so great at taking a buck. I’m sure I will pass on some 10 pointers though.

Go Get’em Grfiter and Jr.

robstenger
Northern Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 11370

September 13, 2006 at 1:47 pm #478179

Or where Team 2 Hunts……..

Buffalo County, WI

Missouri River Valley, SD

and I’ll find somewhere to take something down.

Actually I have been on a every other year thing lately, so my chance this year aren’t so great at taking a buck. I’m sure I will pass on some 10 pointers though.

Go Get’em Grfiter and Jr.

robstenger
Northern Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 11370

September 13, 2006 at 1:54 pm #20503

Steve, Just a little suggestion and I’m sure you are working on it. Make a new thread with all of the rules posted at the top, with the teams listed and lock it. Only you can post with updates (scores).

Then start another thread wehere people can respond or ask questions.

Like I siad, I’m sure you are on it.

robstenger
Northern Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 11370

September 13, 2006 at 1:54 pm #478182

Steve, Just a little suggestion and I’m sure you are working on it. Make a new thread with all of the rules posted at the top, with the teams listed and lock it. Only you can post with updates (scores).

Then start another thread wehere people can respond or ask questions.

Like I siad, I’m sure you are on it.

muskyman
Arkansaw, Wisconsin
Posts: 945

September 13, 2006 at 1:57 pm #20504

I think team 2 is going to come in last place, seeings how Lip booted me off

muskyman
Arkansaw, Wisconsin
Posts: 945

September 13, 2006 at 1:57 pm #478185

I think team 2 is going to come in last place, seeings how Lip booted me off

muskyman
Arkansaw, Wisconsin
Posts: 945

September 13, 2006 at 2:10 pm #478193

All smack aside Rob, I too hunt in Buffalo and have glassed some monsters around where I hunt. But last night I saw 2 bruisers standing in a bean field and they came off from public land. I’m hopeing I can figure something out on these 2 since it is the first time I’ve spotted them.

muskyman
Arkansaw, Wisconsin
Posts: 945

September 13, 2006 at 2:10 pm #20505

All smack aside Rob, I too hunt in Buffalo and have glassed some monsters around where I hunt. But last night I saw 2 bruisers standing in a bean field and they came off from public land. I’m hopeing I can figure something out on these 2 since it is the first time I’ve spotted them.

blue-fleck
Dresbach, MN
Posts: 7872

September 13, 2006 at 2:12 pm #478195

Muskyman, do you have any room up there? I’m planning on buying a WI. Deer Lic. this year.

There are no Bucks left on the public land we hunt.

LOTS of does though.

blue-fleck
Dresbach, MN
Posts: 7872

September 13, 2006 at 2:12 pm #20506

Muskyman, do you have any room up there? I’m planning on buying a WI. Deer Lic. this year.

There are no Bucks left on the public land we hunt.

LOTS of does though.