Syracuse.com - Bad weather hampers CNY coyote/fox hunting competition

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Overall, there were only 13 animals brought in by hunters: three coyotes and 10 foxes, LaFrance said. The first place team, composed of two Syracuse hunters, won $1,000.

More than 60 hunters competed this weekend in the 5th annual Bob Evans Predator Calling Contest, which was headquartered at the Pompey Rod and Gun Club.

The event was put on by the Independent Fur Harvesters of Central New York. The hunters were divided up into two-person teams.

"Weather-wise it was a tough weekend to hold it, with extreme high winds and rain making it difficult to call in the animals," said Al LaFrance, president of the club.

"A good time was had by all, though," he added. "It was safe, there were no injuries and there were plenty of door prizes to go around."

The event kicked off at 5 p.m. Friday evening and ended at noon Sunday. The top team was Dan Lynch and Dave Danyor, both of Syracuse. They won $1,000.

They also got a $100 bonus for shooting the heaviest coyote, which weighed 38 pounds, 10 ounces.

Second place went to Keith Andresen, of Appalachian, N.Y. and Bill Fahr, of both of Appalachian. They won $200.

Third place went to Rick McNeely, of Bridgeport and Bill Thelen, both of Bridgeport. They won a Fox Pro electronic caller.

Overall, there were only 13 animals brought in by hunters: three coyotes and 10 foxes, LaFrance said.

A total of $1,000 was raised by the event. It will be donated to Advanced Strategies, a program that helps disadvantaged and handicapped hunters and anglers, LaFrance said.

View the full article on The Syracuse Outdoors Blog