See why Crittenden County is a Top Deer Hunting Destination!
2009 Big Buck Contest

The annual Big Buck Contest, sponsored by the Marion Kentucky Tourism Commission and Hodges Sports and Apparel, runs September 1 through December 31, 2009. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Marion Community Christmas Fund. The cash prize is paid by the Marion Tourism Commission.



2008 CONTEST WINNER:
Chris Brantley
This 12-point buck was taken the second day of gun season.


2008 Youth Contest Winner:
Ashley McConnell
This 9-point buck weighed in at 143 pounds,
with a 16.5 inside spread.


2007 $1,000 Grand Prize Winner!
Tony Woodward
Mayfield, KY

166 lbs, had 10 points with a 19” spread.


2007 Junior Division Winner!
Dustin Roberts
Marion, KY


2006 $1,000 Grand Prize Winner!
Billy Bennett
 Cummings, GA

 

2006 Junior Division Winner!
Brian Berry
Salem, KY

"Hunting in Kentucky has become the highlight of my year. Your town is full of nice and friendly people and we love to stop at Hodges every year and buy our deer tags and hunting gear." - Billy Bennett

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