Years ago at the newspaper I was asked by our then-publisher whether having a "big buck" contest would be a good idea.

I said of course due to the exposure and great interest, provided that we absolutely require polygraph examinations of the top three or five or however many places we provide money or prizes for, and also be braced for jealousy, egos, accusations and assorted comments that come from hunters.

My main contention was requiring the polygraphs, though, with certified examiners.

We didn't have a contest. Never was discussed again, either.

"Hunting Politics are stupid!" - Farm Hunter

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