2023-24 Cast & Blast Contest Winners
Grand Prize: John Myers
2nd Prize: Richard Knight
3rd Place Prize: Brent Williams
4th Place Prize: Stephen Rhyne
Grand Prize
Winners Choice: Africa Safari or CO Elk Hunt
South Africa Safari for Cape Kudu and Bushbuck - $5500 Value
The winner will join Nico Els and Elandre Human with East Cape Bushveld Hunting on a hunt for TWO of the Eastern Cape's most sought after species - the Cape Kudu and Cape Bushbuck. 7 Nights of Accommodation at one of our designated hunting lodges and 6 full days of hunting the Cape Kudu and Cape Bushbuck. Your prize includes everything starting from the moment we meet you at the Port Elizabeth Airport until we drop you off to return home. All you have to do is book your air travel ticket from the USA to Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Extra days, species, hunters and observers can be added to your trip. Value: $5500.
Extra days, species, hunters and observers can be added to your trip.
** OR **
Colorado Rifle Elk Hunt - $4600 Value
5 Day Colorado Guided Rifle Elk Hunt with Elk Basin Outfitters.
This 2024 hunt is offered for 3rd rifle season where tags are available over the counter. Door prize does not include cost of licenses, tags, or transportation to the outfitter's lodge. Winner may bring another hunter on this hunt for half-price ($2300). Non-hunting guest may accompany hunter on this trip for $100/night. A non-hunting guest that goes into the field with the hunter must pay half-price ($2300) as they will be taking a hunter's slot. Value: $4600. This prize is non-transferable.
Elk Basin Outfitters is a full service outfitter specializing in Colorado wilderness hunts. The Best Colorado elk hunting and mule deer hunting in the state. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate handicapped hunters.
2nd Place Prize
Winners Choice: Kentucky Rifle Whitetail Hunt or Kentucky Turkey Hunt for 2 Hunters
Kentucky Rifle Whitetail Hunt - $3500 Value
4 Day/5 Night Rifle Hunt with Triple Crown Outfitters - Kentucky's Most Elite Outfitter.
Includes:
4 Days/5 Night Rifle Hunt
Meals and lodging package
Semi Guided
Not included:
Licenses/Tags
Game Processing
Taxidermy
Gratuities
Tracking dog (if needed for recovery)
** OR **
Kentucky Turkey Hunt for 2 Hunters - $3000 Value
2 Day/3 Night Hunt with Triple Crown Outfitters - Kentucky's Most Elite Outfitter.
Includes:
2 Days/3 Night Hunt for 2 hunters
Meals and lodging package
Semi Guided
Not included:
Licenses/Tags
Game Processing
Taxidermy
Gratuities
3rd Place Prize
British Columbia Fishing Trip
4 Day Fly Fishing Trip for 1-4 Anglers - $1200 value
4 Day Fishing Trip for 1-4 anglers with GOT Hunting in S.E. Br. Columbia. Fly fish for Cuthroat Trout and Bull Trout on the Skookumchuk River. Includes lodging in Outfitter Camp right on the river with access to miles of shoreline.
Includes:
4 days of fishing for 1-4 anglers
Lodging in Outfitter Camp only steps from the river
Excluded:
Transportation to and from camp
Fishing license
Extend your fishing trip for $300/day
Guide (can be arranged for an upcharge if wanted) $500/pair of anglers, $250 per single angler.
4th Place Prize
2 Day/Night ALL IN Missouri Guided Duck Hunt with KillMODucks valued at $700 **LODGING INCLUDED**
This is a guided duck hunt in one of our proven successful locations. Hunting in a comfortable 6-man blind &/or pit, over a full spread of decoys, and a experienced guide escorting your hunt. Lodging located in our spacious facility that is 5 miles from the blind with 1 meal included. Bring your hunting buddies and they can save 10% on their hunt package cost.
Special Thanks
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2022-23 Cast & Blast Contest Winners
Grand Prize: Christopher E.
2nd Prize: Calvin M.
3rd Prize: Tom R,
4th Prize: Robin N.
Grand Prize
Winners Choice: Africa Safari or CO Elk Hunt
South Africa Safari for Cape Kudu and Bushbuck - $5500 Value
The winner will join Nico Els and Elandre Human with East Coast Bushveld Hunting on a hunt for TWO of the Eastern Cape's most sought after species - the Cape Kudu and Cape Bushbuck.
7 Nights of Accommodation at one of our designated hunting lodges and 6 full days of hunting the Cape Kudu and Cape Bushbuck. Your prize includes everything starting from the moment we meet you at the Port Elizabeth Airport until we drop you off to return home. All you have to do is book your air travel ticket from the USA to Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Extra days, species, hunters and observers can be added to your trip.
** OR **
Colorado Rifle Elk Hunt - $4600 Value
5 Day Colorado Guided Rifle Elk Hunt with Elk Basin Outfitters.
This 2023 hunt is offered for 2nd or 3rd rifle season where tags are available over the counter. Door prize does not include cost of licenses, tags, or transportation to the outfitter's lodge. Non-hunting guest may accompany hunter on this trip for $100/night. A non-hunting guest that goes into the field with the hunter must pay half-price ($2100) as they will be taking a hunter's slot. This prize is non-transferable.
Elk Basin Outfitters is a full service outfitter specializing in Colorado wilderness hunts. The Best Colorado elk hunting and mule deer hunting in the state. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate handicapped hunters.
2nd Place Prize
Winners Choice: Kentucky Rifle Whitetail Hunt or Kentucky Turkey Hunt for 2 Hunters
Kentucky Rifle Whitetail Hunt - $3500 Value
4 Day/5 Night Rifle Hunt November 15-20, 2023 with Triple Crown Outfitters - Kentucky's Most Elite Outfitter.
Includes:
4 Days/5 Night Rifle Hunt
Meals and lodging package
Semi Guided
Check in after 4pm on Nov 15, 2023
Check out on Nov 20, 2023 at 11 am
Not included:
Licenses/Tags
Game Processing
Taxidermy
Gratuities
Tracking dog (if needed for recovery)
** OR **
Kentucky Turkey Hunt for 2 Hunters - $3000 Value
2 Day/3 Night Hunt with Triple Crown Outfitters - Kentucky's Most Elite Outfitter.
Dates: April 20 - 23, 2023 or TBD Dates in 2024
Includes:
2 Days/3 Night Hunt for 2 hunters
Meals and lodging package
Semi Guided
Not included:
Licenses/Tags
Game Processing
Taxidermy
Gratuities
3rd Place Prize
British Columbia Fishing Trip
4 Day Fly Fishing Trip for 1-4 Anglers
4 Day Fishing Trip for 1-4 anglers with GOT Hunting in S.E. Br. Columbia. Fly fish for Cuthroat Trout and Bull Trout on the Skookumchuk River. Includes lodging in Outfitter Camp right on the river with access to miles of shoreline.
Includes:
4 days of fishing for 1-4 anglers
Lodging in Outfitter Camp only steps from the river
Excluded:
Transportation to and from camp
Fishing license
Extend your fishing trip for $300/day
Guide (can be arranged for an upcharge if wanted) $500/pair of anglers, $250 per single angler.
4th Place Prize
Pure Crappie Tackle Company Fishing Gear Package
Pure Crappie Rod, Reel, Hoodie, Hat, 3 Packs Jigs & Jig Heads. Package value ~ $300.
Special Thanks
Thanks to these Expo Exhibitors for these great prizes. Visit their expo virtual booths and show them some love!
2020-21 Cast & Blast Contest Winners
Grand Prize: Tucker W.
2nd Prize: Evan B.
Grand Prize: 5 Day B.C. Trophy Black Bear Hunt, 3 Day Salmon/Halibut Fishing Trip, plus Huskemaw 10x42 Binos
Br Columbia Black Bear Hunt/Fishing Trip Combo with Total Outdoor Adventures LLC complete with a pair of Huskemaw 10x42 binoculars (Value $1,199) donated by Best of the West. Trip includes a 5 day fully guided Trophy Rut Spring Black Bear Hunt with Total Outdoor Adventures LLC. Hunt is for (1) bear and can take place between June 1 – June 15 2021 or 2022. Value of Bear Hunt: $6,500 US. NOT INCLUDED in the bear hunt is the following: transportation to and from the hunting area, hunting license and bear tag and applicable taxes. Grand Prize also includes 3-day Salmon and Halibut Fishing Adventure with Bish “N” Son Fishing Adventures in Bamfield, British Columbia.
2nd Place Prize: 5 night / 4 day Summer B.C. Wilderness Adventure w/ Fly Fishing
5 night / 4 day Summer Wilderness Adventure at Bull River Adventure Wilderness Lodge, British Columbia Canada, consists of 2 days of fly fishing for west slope cutthroat trout at Elk River Guiding Company, one day of hiking and wildlife viewing, and one day of horseback riding in the Rocky Mountains. Pick up & drop off will be Cranbrook British Columbia or directions to drive. Value: $5,000 US.
Special Thanks
Thanks to these Expo Exhibitors for these great prizes. Visit their booths and show them some love!
