Attn: Youths & Mentors Rare and Unique Oppurtunity

WOW!!

That is GREAT!!!

Makes me wish I still had a youth at home.

Thanks Tom!!

Get those names in NOW!!!

I'll be your "mentor".

She's included in the draw.

Man that would be awsome for some lucky child to have that experince I would love to put my daughter in it Reyanna Wezell. Thanks for this oppertunity.

please add coleson sharp and benjamin sharp to the list. They are my cousins and would absolutely love this opportunity. Thank you

Ended this at Midnight. I'm at work and had my co-worker draw one at of a mason jar. Had 23 youngsters apply that were eligible and 3 that were over 16.

Also recieved the fine print after I had posted this earlier today, which might have altered the plans of some of those that applied. The Hunt will take place the last weekend of Oct., the youngster will actually miss two days of school, and the travel expenses of the mentor will not be paid, only the youth. Once at the location, then all expenses are paid by QDMA.

Anyway......the winner is MARGRET ROBINSON, daughter of BIG JOHN! Congrats to Margret, she attended our youth hunt last year and was a big hit and also scored on her first deer on her birthday.

If for some reason she decides not to attend or John can't take her, then I have another name that was selected that I'll release at that time. Otherwise, I want to thank all that put in and wish Margret luck, this should be a life altering experience and most like launch a lifetime hunter for the betterment of the sport.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

She will be a great representative and will do us proud!!

WOW...I'm humbled and incredibly blessed at the same time. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for Margaret.

For those of you who don't know my daughter she is 11 years old / 12 very quickly. I've been blessed beyond my wildest dreams to have a daughter like her. She's just one of the kindest, soft hearted kids I've ever met. Let me give you some examples of her kindness.

Last Year we went to disney world. Never been there before so it was a first for us. I told the kids (I have two) that they could spend $10 a day on whatever they wanted and I wouldn't give them a hard time about it. The 2nd Day she picks up this Buzz Lightyear Toy Gun that Lights up and Said Something. Now the Dad in me couldn't help it, I had to tell her not to waste her money on that silly toy. Her response was it was for James. I said WHO? James Daddy, You remember him he's the one that I play with everyday. None of the other kids play with him, but him and I run around the playground and pretend we're buzz lightyear. I said "No I didn't know you did that!" Turns out he was a disabled kid with a severe learning and developmental issues. So that is what she spent HER money on that day.

I then find out soon after this trip that She skips recess and goes down and helps the lower grade kids with spelling words. And that she's been tutoring a young man in her own class, and that his grades have went up dramatically since she started doing it. The Teacher said it was one of the most amazing things she's seen in 20 some years of teaching. He's a hard boy to get through too, can't focus well, teacher hadn't had much success. But Margaret got him to learn.

I'm so proud of her, and so excited for her to get this opportunity. Life hasn't been easy on her the last three years. She's had to uproot and Start over 3 times. That's not easy for anyone, espicially when your 12! Starting a new school again, friend groups have already formed. When she get's home tonight I'll tell her, she'll be on cloud 9.

Hunting is quickly becoming her passion. When you have kids they sometimes do things just because you do them, I think they just want to make you happy. However I see the glimmer in her eye, she's truly excited about deer hunting. The other day I went to hang some trail cameras behind my house. I had told her the day before we would do that. However I got home late from work, she was in the Garden with my Wife picking veggies, so I decided to just get it done in a hurry. My wife said when she realized I had left without her, and where I had went she sat down in the Garden and Cried. She Said "Daddy Promised he'd take me, he promised Mom!" I felt like an idiot when I returned. However I guess I know she takes it pretty serious now. Can't leave her behind anymore. Gotta hang two stands at every spot, where I used to hang one....But I wouldn't want it any other way!

She was two days old the first time I took her out in the woods with me. She was Six the first time I shot a deer with her sitting my lap. She was 10 when she shot her first Doe. Looking forward to watching her continue to grow as a person, and an outdoorsman.

Thank You Tom, Woody, and QDMA for this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Way to go Margret!!!!!! I know that you will represent yourself, your daddy, & our group well.