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FFA Coon Hunt

By Student Author: Mason P on December 18, 2018

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This year’s annual FFA Coon Hunt was held on Saturday, December 8th, 2018. There were 8 teams competing with a total of 43 participants. Approximately 65 people were present at the check-in to view the results of the hunt. Registration began at 4:30 p.m. and lasted until 6:00 p.m. After all the team fees were paid, the hunt began.

All teams were required to be back by 11:00 p.m. for check-in. This year many raccoons were brought in by all the teams. During check-in, the participants could enjoy soup, hot dogs, chips, and desserts brought in by FFA members.  

The biggest raccoon which weighed 22.2 pounds was brought in by Lucas H, Torqe B, Cody C, Jacob H, Stephanie S, and Kaitlyn R. The smallest coon was brought in by Garrett M, Lucas L, Hunter V, Bryce K, Brendan S, and David R. The biggest and smallest opossum was also brought in by Levi F, Lance F, Mason H, Kalab S, Delaney M, and Gage P. We would like to thank Gilworth Plumbing for sponsoring the prize money for the biggest coon.

Putnam County FFA would like to thank all the local businesses and community members who donated door prizes. Your support is appreciated.  Those we would like to thank are: Gadberry Auto, Hy-vee, Apple Seeds, Farmers Bank, MFA Feed, Unionville Livestock Market, Rouse Heating and Cooling, Weston heating and cooling, PC State Bank, Sam’s Auto Body, McCormack’s, Smith’s Cafe, Phils alignment, Gilworth Plumbing, Great Western Bank, Mathes Farms and MFA Oil.

By: Mason P, Chapter Reporter