COFA Deer Contest

Craig Bakay | Nov 20, 2019

For the third straight year, there were more than 90 entries for the Conservationists of Frontenac Addington Deer Contest.

This was the 19th annual event which is co-sponsored by the Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre (weigh-in hosts) and the Frontenac and Addington Trappers’ Council.

When the bell rang signifying the end of the weigh-ins on Sunday, there were 97 deer this season, surpassing last year’s total of 94.

The biggest buck was 218 pounds, from Brooke Hawley of Cloyne. The runner-up buck was 212.7 pounds, from Will Parks of Belleville. The biggest doe was 145.2 pounds from Ed Yanch of Flinto adn the runner up was 130.5 pounds from Terry Tryon of Kaladar. Winners receive a trophy and $200. Second place finishers receive $100.

Todd Boutilier won the grand prize draw (for all weigh-ins) of a Browning ABIII 270 WIN with 3x9x40 Tasco Scope valued at about $939.

There a numerous other draw prizes and the winners of those will be contacted shortly, said contest organizers.

“It’s mainly sponsored by COLA, we just lend them some space,” said Dennis Black of Bishop Lake Outdoor Centre. “This has been increasing the last four years and we’ve had hunters from as far away as Oshawa, Ottawa, Renfrew and Pembrooke.

“But the greatest amount of hunters come from within 30 minutes of here.”

COLA treasurer Doug Tocher thanked all the volunteers such as Fred Perry, Lauder and Pat Smith, Marie Anderson and Debbie Robillard who helped with the weigh-ins as well as all the local businesses and individuals who donated prizes.