PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Attendees at the Sportsman’s Show, being held at the University of Maine at Presque Isle over the weekend, April 5-6, will have an opportunity to see if they have what it takes to win cash prizes in this year’s moose-calling competition, sponsored by the Maine Professional Guides Association. The event will start at 1:30 p.m. in Wieden Auditorium.
Last year’s contest went international with a finalist hailing from New Brunswick.
“Regional qualifying competitions were held at sportsman’s shows throughout the state, including events at Orono and the Augusta Civic Center. The Presque Isle competition will be held in Wieden, while a variety of other activities and vendors will be set up in Gentile Hall as part of the Sportsman’s Show,” said Nick Archer, organizer of the Sportsman’s Show.
The entry fee is $20 per contestant and participants will be judged on presentation and quality.
“Each contestant has seven to 10 minutes for their presentation and are judged based on the quality of their: bull moose call, cow moose call and other attraction techniques – these could include the use of decoys, brush or other noisemakers. No electronic calls are allowed. Presentation showmanship will be judged on presence, creative use of props and stories,” Archer said.
This year a youth section for those under 16 has been added after the adult competition that will include a training session before the calling.
For more information, contact MPGA Executive Director Don Kleiner at dkleiner@ mainegides.org.
