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Governor's Celebrity & Youth Turkey Hunt Essay Contest

Ohio - Enter to win a dream hunt with a sports celebrity during the 2009 Governor's Celebrity and Youth Turkey Hunt.

Ten lucky Ohio youth hunters will get to participate in the fun and hunt turkeys with a guide/ sports celebrity in Muskingum County May 1 and 2, 2009 - including food and accommodations at Dillon State Park. One lucky winner will hunt with the governor. A parent or guardian must accompany the youth for the overnight trip but will not be part of the hunt.

To enter the contest, Ohio youths should write an essay on the following topic:

What makes a good hunter?

The essay should be typed and be no more than 100 words. Please read the contest guidelines below carefully. All entries must be mailed to the Division of Wildlife. Email entries will not be accepted.

Youth turkey hunt 2008

Essay Contest Guidelines

* Essay must be 100 words or less

* Youth must have successfully completed an Ohio Hunter Education course prior to submitting their essay

* Youth must be 14-17 years old when they submit the essay and be Ohio residents to be eligible to enter

* Entry must be typed and have a title page with name of youth, name of accompanying parent or guardian, address and telephone number, year and county where hunter education course was completed, age and date of birth, year in school and school attended, and email address for notification if applicable

* A 2009 hunting license and turkey permit will be required

* Mail one paper copy of the entry to:

Governor's Celebrity & Youth Turkey Hunt Essay Competition
Ohio Division of Wildlife
2045 Morse Rd. Building G
Columbus, OH 43229-6693

* Entries must be postmarked by March 20, 2009

* Winning entrants will be notified by April 7, 2009

* Three alternate winners will be selected in case of cancellations

Media Contact:
Vicki Ervin, (614) 265-6325 or vicki.ervin@dnr.state.oh.us