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The Estevan Wildlife Federation (EWF) recognized those who enjoyed success in hunting, fishing and photography during the past year at their annual awards banquet on Jan. 28 at the Wylie-Mitchell building.
In the junior birds category, Hunter Chipley won two awards, for having the largest mallard duck at three pounds and 15 ounces, and the top pheasant, with 35 tail bars and a length of 24 1/2 inches, for a total score of 59 1/2.
In the senior birds division, Murray Mosley took home several awards: the largest mallard duck at three pounds and 12 ounces; the largest snow goose at six pounds and eight ounces; the top white-fronted goose at five pounds and nine ounces; and the top ruffled grouse at one pound and six ounces.
Joshua Michel took home the awards for largest Hungarian partridge at 14 ounces, and the largest sharp-tailed grouse at two pounds and one ounce. Jeff Mosley had the largest Canada goose at 13 pounds and five ounces.
Gord Hordeski shot the top pheasant, with 43 tail bars and measuring 24 inches in length, for a total score of 67.
In the junior fish category, Mia Aparicio had the largest perch at one pound and 12 ounces.
In senior fish, Joshua Michel and Murray Mosley won multiple awards. Michel had the largest bass at four pounds and six ounces, and the top northern pike at 22 pounds and 13 ounces.
Mosley had the largest brook trout at one pound and four ounces, and the top rainbow trout at six pounds and two ounces.
Dave Clark had the largest perch at one pound and seven ounces, while Karen Soke caught the largest walleye at nine pounds and 14 ounces.
In junior big game archery, Hunter Chipley and Randy Hamilton tied for the top typical whitetailed deer with scores of 46 5/8. Hamilton was named the top junior bowhunter of the year for having an aggregate score of 107 1/2.
In senior archery, Garry Leslie had the largest typical whitetailed deer at 108 3/5, Ralph Smart had the top typical mule deer at 187 1/8, Perry Holmgren had the top-scoring non-typical mule deer at 203 5/8, and Mike Halirewich had the top black bear at 18 15/16. Smart was the top adult bowhunter with an aggregate score of 129.05.
In junior big game rifle, Kaylee Carlson had the top typical whitetailed deer at 130 6/8, Hunter Wallster had the top non-typical whitetailed deer at 142 1/8, and Mackenzie Skuce had the top moose at 159 1/8.
In the women’s rifle division, Wanda Michel had the top typical whitetailed deer at 120 7/8 and Monica Lainton had the top typical mule deer with a score of 173 7/8.
As for the men’s rifle division, Doug Van de Woestyne had the top-scoring typical whitetailed deer with a score of 154 5/8, Brad Zukewich had the top non-typical whitetailed deer at 180 6/8, Sam Peterson had the top typical mule deer at 193 3/8, Garrett Schulte had the top elk at 307 2/8, Lori Schwartz had the top non-typical elk at 391 4/8, and Craig Branton had the top moose at 166 7/8.
Four photography awards were also handed out. McKenna Van de Woestyne was recognized for the top junior scenic photo and the best overall photo of the year. Kendra Lainton won for the best senior scenic photo, and Mary Jacobs had the best senior wildlife photo.
The EWF also paid tribute to Dale and Cindy Hokanson for their contributions to the club, by presenting them with a life membership, a sign and a fire pit. The Hokansons were at the helm of the EWF’s conservation camp for many years, and have been involved with the organization in many other capacities.
This week’s edition of Southeast Lifestyles will have more on the award for the Hokansons.
