2011 Final Report
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We apologize for any errors or omissions in this report. Please contact us at your convenience to correct our records. FINAL REPORT 2nd Annual Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot May 12, 13, & 14, 2011 Hosted by: Wildlife Heritage Foundation of Wyoming and The Greater Hulett Community Center Signature Sponsor: For more information on the Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot, visit the Wildlife Heritage Foundation website at www.wyomingwildifefoundation.org or call 307-777-4529 The Second Annual Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot was held in Hulett, Wyoming, May 12-14, 2011. The Planning Committee included individuals from Hulett and other Wyoming communities who shared an interest in supporting this event. Planning Meetings were held once a month, August, 2010 through April, 2011. These individuals were a key component in the planning and organization of the event and each was assigned to a sub-committee covering various aspects of the event. The dedication, cooperation, enthusiasm and attention to detail exhibited by every member of the Committee was evident in the success of the event. The Greater Hulett Community Center and the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of Wyoming want to express our sincere thanks and congratulations to all on a job well done. 2011 Celebrities Randy Birdsong Paul Bogart Tom Buchanan Bill, Matt & Ryan Busbice Mark Drury Ray Eye The Third Annual Dave Freudenthal Reggie Gordon Kevin Gross Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot Rob Keck Jon Koncak Rick Kreuter will be held George Kunz Mike Sullivan May 10, 11 & 12, 2012 Scott Talbott Mike Tilleman Michael Waddell in Hulett, Wyoming Tim Wells John Wendling Youth Hunters Cody Boyd Bryce Conzelman Austin Dunn Masen King Haley Roberge 2011 Sponsors Past Shooters Club Lifetime Members Key to the success of any event is the monetary and in- kind support from outside entities. Without hesitation Tom Buchanan Remington Outdoor Foundation stepped forward as the Brad Cundy Signature Sponsor of this event for the second year. Matt Cundy Our sincere thanks to Jim Moore, President of the Rem- Tim Danley ington Outdoor Foundation and Grant Gregory, Board Phillip Figi Member of the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of Wyoming Greg Gordon for their support. As our Signature Sponsor, the Rem- ington Outdoor Foundation has taken the lead in provid- Carroll Korb ing us with the resources and support we need to make Andrew McKay this a first class event. We appreciate that Remington Jack Scarlett Outdoor Foundation selected us as one of their partners Mike Sullivan in conservation. Don Waltters Tom Shaffer Craig Showalter Our sincere thanks to all the sponsors who supported the Jim Neiman Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot. James Evans Mark Drury Joe Pile Fathers in the Field Signature Sponsor Mike Schmid Goerge Sladky Remington Outdoor Foundation Greg Martinsen Tom Scarlett Royal Slam Carl Asbell George Kunz SOS Well Service Kurt Milne Intrepid Outdoors Todd Harris Neiman Enterprises, Inc. Forest Products Distributors One Year Members Golf Club at Devils Tower 2011-2012 T Cross T Ranch Joe Scott Foundation Kennedy Oil Haley Roberge Shane Tweeter 2011 Hunters John Andrikopoulos Brian King 2011 Sponsors continued Sean Andrikopoulos Masen King Carl Asbell Mitch King Grand Slam Allie Bass Tom Klomparens Samson Bears Jon Koncak First Interstate Bank, Casper, WY Chad Berhrens Carroll Korb Wildlife Management Services, LLC Randy Birdsong Larry Kruckenberg Keyhole Technologies Jaren Bloomgren George Kunz Ed Mignery, WY Game & Fish Commissioner Paul Bogart Forest Layton Brunton Outdoors Cody Boyd Dave Lockman National Wild Turkey Federation, WY Chapter Dr Tom Buchanan Dusty Lockman Fathers in the Field Daniel Buehler Greg Martinson A-Double J, LLC & Rimfire Ranch, LLC Bill Busbice Mitch Maycock John and Judy Andrikopoulos Matt Buxbice Kurt Milne Croell Redi-Mix Ryan Busbice James C. Moore RDO Equipment/John Deere Brian Cetak James R. Moore Powder River Energy Corp. & Foundation Mike Clyde Daniel Nesvik Basin Electric Bryce Conzelman Ron Pasco National Rifle Association Eric Cubin Joe Pile Brad Cundy Haley Roberge Jake Mathew Cundy Dan Sanford Tim Danley Tom Scarlett Solitude Ranch & Outfitters Mark Drury Tom Schaffer Ed and Barb Mignery Austin Dunn Chris Schmit Green Bit & Tool, Inc. Hugh Dunn Burton Seigler Fremont Distributing Ray Eye George Sladky Wildgame Nation—Reality Hunting TV Aaron Feagler Pete Smith Pathfinder Renewable Wind Energy Phillip Figi Bill Smoot Local Ford Dealerships Dave Freudenthal Jim Sorenson Earth Work Solutions Greg Gordon Avery Stirratt E.O. & Barbie Sowerwine Reggie Gordon Mike Sullivan Farm Credit Services Kevin Gross Scott Talbott Todd Harris Curtis Taylor Friend of the Shoot Mike Hathaway Craig Tilleman Rob Keck Michael Tilleman Ugly Bug Fly Shop John Kennedy Shane Tweeter Crazy Rainbow Fly Fishing & Wing Shooting Rob Keck Tim Wells Deer Creek Taxidermy John Kennedy John Wendling Black Hills Chemical Hunter Specialties Friend of the Shoot continued Participation from Mule Deer Foundation, White- tail Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. They would all benefit from exposure to the DRI DUCK Trading Hulett area Bar D Signs Have the awards event at the tent Out West Custom Embroidery Better weather and a dead turkey! Summit National Bank Hulett Motel Keep doing what you are doing, continue to Quaker Boy Turkey Calls hi-lite this event in all hunting/media outlets, Trophy Plus Outfitters elevate, increase the youth participation Crook County Promotion Board More food tables, not much else. Great job! Rocky Mountain Discount Sports For a small business owner such as myself, if I McAvoy’s Grille wanted to bring a client or prospect, I would Alta Enterprises want the ability to hunt with them. If that meant Craig & Carmen Showalter we could not participate in the Calcutta, that Hugh Vogel would be OK with me Russell Stinson & George White I would allow the shooters to team up with who Matt & Kathy Driskill they want to for the hunt. A very important part Ben & Jamie Jenkins Belle Laundry & Dry Cleaning of any hunting experience is the comfort level Senator Ogden Driskill and confidence you have with your partners. I Crazy Woman Realty believe that the Calcutta would be driven much Acker Electric higher as a result of this as well. As it was this Ballard Funeral Home year, each team basically went for the same Yellowstone Sports Medicine amount of $100. Now that everybody knows one Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt another it would be easy to team up with Chanda Snook Originals another shooter and a guide. Much more University of Wyoming Foundation competitive. Spearfish Laundry & Dry Cleaning I would like to see 1st, 2nd and 3rd place on Elec-Tech team shoot to make it more interesting Jimmie Biles Rozet Bar I would not mess with too much. Are celebrities Driftwood Lodge Resort becoming too big a part if they are a draw on Wildlife Beverage Company resources? Greg & Reggie Gordon Reward efforts of Mike Schmid more—he did a great job!! Have better food at the breakfast and end events It must be acknowledged that $42,615.73 was on Thursday and Friday by 8:30PM donated to the Old West Invitational Turkey Shoot for in-kind products and services. Auction too late after 3AM rise 2011 FINANCIAL REPORT Long lines for food Revenue This is not a dislike but rather a concern about Sponsorships, Auction, Calcutta $158,519.91 the overall turkey population. I think the birds Anticipated additional revenue 19,027.17 are way down due to winter kill and poor repro- duction with the wet springs. Success could Total Revenue $177,547.08 really be down in the next few years Can’t think of one Expenses: The food and service sucked None Operating Expenses 38,637.85 Rain, temperature, all others good! Printing 1,887.25 The events on Thursday and Friday need to be Marketing 269.00 over sooner so everybody can get some sleep Travel & Lodging 6,811.29 Food/Catering 4,160.32 Tell us in your own words what you would do License Fees 4,409.50 to make this event better in the future Miscellaneous 1,351.28 More efficient way to serve on Friday night I would caution the organization to be careful not Total Expenses 57,526.49 to get too many hunters. If you have too many, the quality of the hunting may come into ques- tion Total Revenue over expenses $120,020.59 Everything was perfect 2011 Past Shooters Memberships - 2,350.00 Great Job! (Retain) Have it earlier in the season Just keep refining Total Net Profit $117,670.59 Maybe have a scramble golf event after the morning hunt? 50% to Greater Hulett Price silent auction items sold for, banquet needs Community Center $ 58,710.30 a better sound system 50% to WHFW $ 58,710.29 Have a couple more back up landowners/ $117,670.59 properties for people to hunt, There was only 1 tom on the property we hunted and the 1st hunter killed it on Friday All donations and expenditures were handled by the Foun- Have “real” guides for each team (the landowner dation’s Financial Agent, McGee, Hearne & Paiz in Cheyenne can accompany the hunter & guide) - some and are subject to audit. Participating Guides Our sincere appreciation to the following Being able to participate in the shoot, people in guides for volunteering their services. the town of Hulett, meeting different people The location, the group events, the fundraising Frank Amos Bob Lott aspect John Berndt Will McAmis Quality of meals, social, organization Wes Bush Scott McNaughton People, area, hunting Dennis Cease Jay Norman Roy Conzelman Jw Nuckolls Tell us in your own words the three things you Casey Dickinson Claude Rauch liked LEAST about the event Charles “Booie” Dirks Dave Redding Mike Dirks Jimmy Roberts Liked the food better last year Robert Ellis Mike Schmid Weather Tim Farris E.O.