Youth Essay Contest
Over the last few years, the Youth Essay Contest has introduced youth to turkey hunting. That’s a forever memory!
- Applicants must be in one of two age categories: 12 years old and under or 13–17 years old.
- Essays must be 500 words or less. If your essay exceeds 500 words, your submission will be disqualified.
- Essays will be scored by a statewide panel of outdoor writers and the Top 5 winners will be awarded complimentary hunts at the Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt on April 20, 2024. (A parent/guardian must accompany the child during the hunt.)
The 2024 Youth Essay Question will be:
Who has taught you the most about the outdoors? How would you teach someone else what the outdoors is all about?
A few important dates:
- Submission period is open – click here!
- Submission due: 11:59 PM on Thursday, April 4, 2024
- Scholarship notification: Wednesday, April 10, 2024