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, and 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. A pair of locals (Jett Webb and Michael Stringer) took home the gold in 2024. Gun raffles, Calcutta auctions and our sponsors have made prize packages better than ever with the 2025 purse expected to top $25,000.
New for 2025:
The ENTC will be limiting the number of teams to 30 for this years competition with a team entry fee being $1850.00. 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 2025. The first 30 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 25 teams. Band 1789 will be back in concert on the 18th to party the night away.
Dates:
Property draw/Scout Day: April 17th beginning at TBA (tentatively 8am)
Hunt Days: April 18 and April 19
Prizes:
We are giving away more money than ever before and have structured the prizes to award at least 3 different teams, with 1st place - 3rd place being the best 2-bird stringers! There is also a "big bird" consolation prize worth $3,000!
Calcutta Pots:
We will play host to at least 2 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 17th Morning-Sunset (optional)
Hunt Days: April 18th-April 19th
Awards/Live Music: April 18th after the hunt
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