Eligibility for 2025 YCB Bowhunter of Year Award
Jan 18, 2025 | Hunters, News
REMINDER!!
Turkey and bear hunting takes place in the spring and fall. Moose and deer hunting only occurs in the
fall.
If you are successful, send me an email with a picture and the relevant measurements. I will include your
name in the 2025 York County Bowmen Bowhunter of Year competition.
Prizes will be awarded to the top five finishers. The winner’s name will be engraved on the Bowhunter of
Year plaque in the YCB clubhouse.
Please be aware of 2 important rule changes going forward starting in January 2025.
1) entries using a crossbow will still be allowed, however points accumulated will be reduced by 50%.
2) only one entry per animal or bird species. Example: one deer and one turkey is OK. Not two deer.
MOOSE: 10 Points
DEER: Buck 5 1/2 Points, Antlerless 4 1/2 Points
TURKEY Spring or Fall: Tom 5 Points, Jake 4 Points, Fall Hen 2 Points
BEAR: 4 Points
2025-YCB-Bowhunter of Year Award
Special Conditions:
All entries must be received no later than Jan. 1, 2026 for the 2025 Bowhunter Award competition
Photo evidence is required
Archery Equipment: Longbows, Recurves, Compounds or Crossbows only. If a Crossbow is used the
points accumulated will be reduced by 50%
Hunting Area: Province of Ontario Only
No Outfitters (Unfair advantage to those who cannot afford outfitters)
A maximum of one animal or bird of the same species, will be counted towards points per hunter
No points for elk yet as tags are too limited in quantity
Tie for Moose, Deer and Bear: P&Y Measurements
Tie for Turkey: Beard Measurement
Contact hunter@yorkcountybowmen.com