The inaugural 2021 Eastern NC Turkey Challenge (ENTC) was a huge hit and we intend to further improve upon it by listening to what our contestants had to say. The Jones Boys from Virginia were "three-pete" big winners in 2021, 2022, ad 2023 taking home cash prizes totaling near $20,000 from their victories. The 2023 ENTC only grew in excitement and the tournament was a huge success. Gun raffles, Calcutta auctions and our sponsors made prize packages better than ever.
New for 2024:
The ENTC will be limiting the number of teams to 25 for this years competition with a team entry fee being $1800.00. By limiting the number of teams, we will be able to provide each team with even more property than in years past. We have several new leases and extra lodging available for 2023. The first 25 deposits that are sent in will be eligible for entry. We will accept 5 refundable back up deposits once the tournament is full in the case that a team cancels. Lodging will be provided for the first 22 teams. Lonnie Britton will be in concert on the 20th, he has wowed crowds all over the east coast, starred on CMT and has had a national record deal.
Dates:
Property draw/Scout Day: April 18 beginning at 9am
Hunt Days: April 19 and April 20
Prizes:
This year we want to spread the wealth, thus the same team will not be eligible to win both cash prizes for "The Stringer" and "The Big Bird". We also have re-arranged the prizes, rewarding the team that has the best cumulative score of all harvests more so than the team with the single best scored bird. By partnering with several sponsors, there will be more door prizes, raffles, and giveaways than ever before.
Calcutta Pots:
We will play host to at least 3 Calcutta pots in which 90% of money collected will be rewarded to the winning team(s). A team may indeed win one or more Calcutta pots in addition to the cash prizes for "The Stringer" and "The Big Bird". You will be able to purchase a package to enter all Calcutta pots or enter individual pots as desired. Calcutta pricing TBD.
Scout Day: April 18th Morning-Sunset (optional)
Hunt Days: April 19th-April 20th
Awards/Live Music: April 20th after the hunt