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2009 NAHC Big Game Awards

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Brian Kightlinger of Erie, Penn. with his Whitetail Deer submitted for the 2008 Big Game Awards.

The North American Hunting Club’s Big Game Awards are open to all NAHC members to receive recognition and prizes for hunting success. Any size North American big game animal, taken on a fair chase hunt in 2009, is eligible. More than 100 prizes will be awarded with many ways to win…
Random Drawing
All entries are eligible for the random drawings, no matter the size. Winners are selected by the four hunting tool categories – firearm (including rifles & shotguns), handgun, muzzleloader and bow (all bows & crossbows).
One Shot Kill Award
If you’ve taken any animal with one shot, you may submit a 1,000 word maximum story to enter. Submit your story with the entry form and photos. One story may be submitted for both the President’s Award and One Shot Kill Awards, but please indicate which award you would like your story to be considered for on the entry form. A winner will be selected based on the quality of the story, photos and game.
Top 10 Winners
The NAHC staff selects the 10 best animals based on size, location, the hunter, the hunt method and photograph quality.
President’s Award
The President’s Award is the highest NAHC honor. If you would like to be considered for this prestigious award, submit your story (1,000 words or less) along with your photographs and Big Game Award entry form. One story may be submitted for both the President’s Award and One Shot Kill Awards, but please indicate which award you would like your story to be considered for on the entry form. In addition to being a Top 10 Winner, the wining story will be published in North American Hunter. Entries will be judged on size of the animal, circumstances of the hunt, photograph quality and the quality of the story.

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arklineman

Location: quitman, AR
Life Member

Posted:3/3/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

Man that is a monster buck congrates. Looks like a successful hunt . Very beautiful animal.

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staats1

Location: mokane, MO
Member

Posted:3/20/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

nice rack

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jwilcox

Location: bloomingdale, GA
Life Member

Posted:3/21/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

Very nice,

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TSCAVO

Location: niagara falls, ON
Life Member

Posted:3/23/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

Very nice..................Congrats NAHC LIFER TONY SCAVO

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jkc 1964

Location: wright city, MO
Life Member

Posted:4/9/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

beutiful trophy great job Brian thats getting it done in style. NAHC LIFE MEMBER Wright city MO.

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jrf

Location: volborg, MT
Member

Posted:4/9/2009

Member Rating: (7/10)

I was just wondering if a turkey would qualify for this contest seasons almost here and i can hardly wait to go get a long beard. and nice buck good job

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M.K.Swelding

Location: island falls, ME
Life Member

Posted:4/15/2009

Member Rating: (4/10)

Nice looking deer.

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staticduck

Location: springgrove, PA
Life Member

Posted:4/19/2009

Member Rating: (8/10)

Great looking buck. Its nice to see something of that size come out of Pa. Congrats. LIFE MEMBER, Brandon

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croaker

Location: chincoteague, VA
Member

Posted:4/20/2009

Member Rating: (7/10)

Awesome Buck Brian

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jhamburg

Location: warner robins, GA
Registered Guest

Posted:4/24/2009

Member Rating: (8/10)

Very Nice! The smile on your face says it all. Best of luck in 09. LM J Hamburg

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tbrown3589

Location: surprise, AZ
Registered Guest

Posted:5/1/2009

Member Rating: (7/10)

Do Javelina count as Boar/Hog?

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Steve_G

Location: oxford, MI
Life Member

Posted:5/3/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

Great looking buck Brian, well done.

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chadhowell

Location: willard, OH
Life Member

Posted:6/1/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

thats a very nice mature buck. congratulations on your bbd(BIG BUCK DOWN) LIFE MEMBER NAHC AND NAFC CHAD HOWELL

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michaelb1

Location: camden, SC
Registered Guest

Posted:6/21/2009

Member Rating: (7/10)

very nice buck,best of luck this coming season.

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teamSully

Location: fairbanks, AK
Life Member

Posted:6/26/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

Beautiful Buck wish him the best in future hunts

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mpresby

Location: gardiner, ME
Life Member

Posted:6/30/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

very nice deer

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hetch

Location: bloomer, WI
Life Member

Posted:7/24/2009

Member Rating: (7/10)

nice

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BRYAN H.

Location: florence, MS
Member

Posted:7/30/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

SWEET!!! NICE BUCK BRIAN THE ONLY REASON I RATED YOU'R BUCK A 9 IS I WAS NOT WHITH YA MAN!!!!!!!!. CAUSE I'D BE ALL SMILE'S TO .

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livtohunt

Location: riverside, CA
Member

Posted:8/3/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

Brian, what an excellent buck you took down. man oh man, I need to move to PA, this is just more reasons to go. Thanks for the photo my friend, again GREAT JOB !!!!!!!!

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tinykiller

Location: girard, PA
Registered Guest

Posted:8/17/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

That's why I love living in PA. The hunting and fishing is awesome! Congrats!

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tpoulsen

Location: bartow, GA
Member

Posted:8/17/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

Man thhat is a nice one

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tpoulsen

Location: bartow, GA
Member

Posted:8/17/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

Man that is a nice one

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towercat

Location: mechanicstown, OH
Registered Guest

Posted:8/20/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

WHAT A GREAT LOOKING BUCK

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bmarsh19872005

Location: cynthiana, KY
Member

Posted:8/25/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

Awesome buck best of luck this year as well.

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tombo01

Location: lake ariel, PA
Life Member

Posted:8/25/2009

Member Rating: (8/10)

VERY WELL DONE

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wcruser

Location: yardley, PA
Member

Posted:8/27/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

Sweet buck

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jgonzalez

Location: naples, FL
Member

Posted:8/27/2009

Member Rating: (1/10)

sweet nice buck

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tjack

Location: endicott, NY
Member

Posted:8/31/2009

Member Rating: (6/10)

very nice deer good luck this year to everone ..brian dont give your spot away

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J-DIZZLE

Location: coon rapids, MN
Member

Posted:9/8/2009

Member Rating: (8/10)

NICE KILL THERE BRIAN

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carbine

Location: pelham, NH
Life Member

Posted:9/10/2009

Member Rating: (8/10)

yes sir.. very nice buck.. i bet it tasted awsome.

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hetch

Location: bloomer, WI
Life Member

Posted:9/15/2009

Member Rating: (6/10)

nice buck i hop to git one mysilf

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mjohnson6

Location: lehigh acres, FL
Member

Posted:9/17/2009

Member Rating: (8/10)

NICE 8 POINTER,HOPE 2009 BRINGS A BIGGER ONE FOR YOU.

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CrazyBelk13

Location: kingsland, TX
Member

Posted:9/25/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

Sweet buck baby!!!

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qhamilton

Location: weatherford, TX
Member

Posted:10/1/2009

Member Rating: (8/10)

aw man i bet it feels amazing getin something that big. the biggist i have ever got is a 7 point. good job

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Lar1

Location: evansville, IN
Life Member

Posted:10/2/2009

Member Rating: (8/10)

Nice buck that's the perfect way to end the day

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tdugas

Location: eastern passage, NS
Life Member

Posted:10/5/2009

Member Rating: (8/10)

you should be happy with that nice buck

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msieg

Location: elk river, MN
Registered Guest

Posted:10/6/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

Beautiful Buck.....Congrats !!!

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crydzik

Location: ixonia, WI
Life Member

Posted:10/7/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

Sweet buck

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sdj

Location: bardstown, KY
Life Member

Posted:10/9/2009

Member Rating: (5/10)

nice looking deer good luck this year

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bard1

Location: chanute, KS
Registered Guest

Posted:10/9/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

Nice shoot Brian , go out and take a bigger one this fall

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deanguidry

Location: denham spgs, LA
Member

Posted:10/9/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

I would like to see one like that here.

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sbrinson

Location: wilmington, OH
Life Member

Posted:10/15/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

Well done.... looking for one like that here in ohio. Good luck this season.

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AA!@#$%^&*()_+

Location: forest city, NC
Member

Posted:10/17/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

Nice deer thats a monster buck man!!!! =)

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OldGaDawg

Location: gainesville, GA
Member

Posted:10/24/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

Nice picture : ) Good luck on winning : )

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msieg

Location: elk river, MN
Registered Guest

Posted:10/27/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

Great Deer... Great Smile...GREAT PHOTO !!!

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jstrickland4

Location: oakpark, VA
Member

Posted:10/29/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

they say good things come to those who wait if that's the case you put time in a sleeper hold congrats better luck next year

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bridgetandsam

Location: taylor, AZ
Life Member

Posted:10/31/2009

Member Rating: (9/10)

Very nice!! If anyone says it isn't, they are just plain ignorant!

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mdavies1

Location: park ridge, NJ
Member

Posted:11/6/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

Nice deer! biggest one ive ever seen

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mdavies1

Location: park ridge, NJ
Member

Posted:11/6/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

Nice deer! biggest one ive ever seen

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godonal

Location: webster plt, ME
Life Member

Posted:11/7/2009

Member Rating: (10/10)

Hey so that is what they look like,,,,,,,Great Job Brian he is a real nice buck.

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GroovyMike

Location: salem, NY
Member

Posted:11/10/2009

Member Rating: (5/10)

what article? All I see is a photo? Where's the story?

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