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Kansas man wins berth for finals in
Field & Stream's Total Outdoorsman Challenge
15 of 16 positions filled; Wild
Card berth deadline is July 6th
July 3, 2008 - INDEPENDENCE, Mo., --- Tim
Gajewski, Lawrence, Kan., was one of two men to win in the regional
competition in Independence for a berth at the finals this September
in Field & Stream magazine's Total Outdoorsman Challenge
presented by partner Mobil 1. This is the fifth year that Field
& Stream, the largest and best known outdoor publication
in the world, has held the event
to find the best-of-the-best overall outdoorsperson
among men and women anglers, hunters and marksmen in the U.S.
The competition, the last of 24 local
qualifiers and six regional tournaments was held June 28st at
the Bass Pro Shops' Independence location. Winners of local qualifiers
from several Midwest states were judged on time and accuracy
in bait casting, fly- casting, archery and air rifle skills.
Gajewski,scored first in fly casting,
fifth in air rifle, sixth in archery, and eighth in bait-casting
to finish first overall.
Cory Yarmuth of McHenry Ill., was the
other competitor to nail down a berth by scoring firsts in the
air rifle and bait casting competitions, seventh in fly- casting
and 11th in archery. Both competed against men and women from
previously held spring qualfiiers in the Illinois cities of Bolingbrook
and Gurnee, along with Columbia and Independence Mo., and Olathe,
Kan.
Gajewski and Yarmuth now advance to
the finals in Springfield, Mo., September 12 - 15, with 16 competitors
facing off the top two from each of the six regions, the
top three finishers from the 2007 national tournament and one
wild card selection, with a deadline of July 6th, made by the
editors of Field & Stream.
At the finals the competitors will
go head-to-head in seven outdoor skill challenges including fly-casting,
bait casting, shotgun, rifle, archery, endurance skills and ATV
handling. The top finisher will be awarded $25,000 in cash and
prizes as part of a $50,000 purse.
One more Wild Card entry left; deadline July
6
Those men and women hopefuls who couldn't make
it to a local qualifier but think they have what it takes to
capture the title can apply by July 6th online for the special
wild card spot. Field & Stream editors strongly suggest that
online applications include video and/or photos. More information
can be found at www.FieldandStream.com/totaloutdoorsman .
Partners and sponsors
Mobil 1 is partnering with Field & Stream for
the 2008 Total Outdoorsman Challenge. Sponsors also include:
Bass Pro Shops, Toyota, Wolverine, BowTech, the 2008 CMA Music
Festival, Repel Insect Repellant, Dinty Moore, and The National
Shooting Sports Foundation.
Prizes
All competitors at the final will receive
cash prizes of at least $600 (last place) along with travel money.
The winner will receive $25,000 in cash plus more prizes and
a spread in Field & Stream magazine, extensive coverage on
FieldandStream.com and the Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman
Challenge television show.
Two-time and current defending champ Paul Thompson
of Marion, N.C. was featured on the cover of the May issue and
will be back to defend his title. The second place finalist receives
$2,500 and third place gets $2,000. In addition at the finals
all 16 competitors will receive gift bags worth more than $400
with great sponsor gear.
Field & Stream, The World's Leading
Outdoor Magazine is the country's largest special-interest title
and most recognized outdoor publication. Devoted to the complete
outdoor experience and lifestyle, Field & Stream (www.FieldandStream.com)
gives its readers the knowledge and inspiration to pursue the
sports they love. It celebrates the outdoor experience with
great stories, compelling photography and sound advice, while
honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down
for generations. Established in 1895, Field & Stream is published
11 times per year by the Bonnier Corporation.
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