Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the Leake County Wildlife Extravaganza and Big Buck Contest this evening at the Carthage Coliseum. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
The event will feature a meal prepared by BBK Competition BBQ, door prizes, and a kids’ zone with awards. Vendors are welcome, with applications available through the Leake County Extension Office.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youth, and free for children ages three and under.
Paid admission includes entry into a gun raffle for a Ruger Gen II .308. A limited “Gun Draw Down” will also be held, offering participants a chance to win a Winchester SX4 Turkey Edition.
Entries for the Big Buck Contest were accepted from September 22–25 with no exceptions.
For more details, call the Leake County Extension Office at 601-267-8036.
