TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
Amateur Photo Contest Pairs Hunters and Non-hunters in the Great Outdoors

California Waterfowl invites hunters and non-hunters to team up for its first annual
“Take Your Best Shot” photo contest, highlighting the beauty of the state’s migratory bird population and the role of hunting in a balanced and healthy ecosystem. Open to youth and adults, the contest will honor amateur photography in two categories:  Hunters, Dogs and/or Decoys, and Waterfowl and/or Wetland Wildlife.

An unusual contest sponsored by an award-winning California wildlife organization will bring hunters and non-hunters together to capture beautiful images on film and start a dialog about the role of hunting in our ecosystem and in our lives.

The realities of hunting – its role in conservation and in putting natural, sustainable food on families’ tables – are often obscured by the heated rhetoric of politics and the occasional story about fringe-element poachers.  California Waterfowl consistently encourages dialogue between its members and people who aren’t familiar with hunting to replace misperceptions with accurate information.

The 2008-09 Take Your Best Shot Photo Contest is a new approach to that dialog.

IN BRIEF

Categories
• Hunters, Dogs and/or Decoys
• Waterfowl and/or Wetland Wildlife

Guidelines
• Licensed CA hunter pairs with non-hunting* friend or family member for a day of wonder and photography in the blind. *See contest rules for details.
• Contest begins Oct. 1, 2008, entries must be received by Jan. 15, 2009.
• Complete contest rules and tips for both the hunter and non-hunter available on our website.
•Entry fees of $10 for juniors and $15 for adults apply. Add $2 for online submission to cover the cost of printing.

Awards
• Hunters and Non-hunters win as a team!
• Prizes include an exclusive photo session with wildlife photographer Gary Kramer, waterproof cameras, Benelli shotguns, special junior prizes and more.
• Entries may be printed in California Waterfowl’s magazine, online, or in media publications.

Contest Rules
Complete Contest Rules are available. To view them, click here>>
To download rules and the entry form in pdf format, click here>>

Submit Entries
Upload your photos at www.myhuntingroom.com or mail them to:
California Waterfowl
4630 Northgate Blvd., Ste. 150
Sacramento, CA 95834

Make it a Successful Joint Venture
Tips have been developed to help you ensure a successful day in the field together.
For tips for the hunter, click here>>
For tips for the non-hunter, click here>>

Help Spread the Word
Fliers and handouts have been created for teachers, photo clubs, and others interested in sharing this exciting opportunity with others.
To download an 8x10 pdf handout, click here>>
To download an 11x17 pdf poster, click here>>
To download the press release to take to your local press outlet, click here>>

For more information
Call Sarah Swenty, California Waterfowl's Public Information Officer at (916) 648-1406 ext. 139

Developed and Hosted By:
California Waterfowl's Women’s Outdoor Connections

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