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Due to the overwhelming popularity of the contest this past spring.....

We have decided to give away one free fishing trip each month (october-march).  

The free trip is good for one adult fishing package (lodging, boat, motor, gas, and meals -a value of $560) for the 2010 season. 

  

If you win the trip you are welcome to add others to your group at the normal rates.

 

See Rules Below:

 

To Enter: go to "contact us" page, fill out form, and type in "enter me in the free trip drawing" in the message box.

Only Enter Once: once you enter you are entered for life.  Even if you entered in the spring. DO NOT ENTER MORE THAN ONCE!

 

The Winner Will Be Drawn The Last Day Of Each Month

 

OCTOBER WINNER: Dan Miller (Rochelle, IL)

NOVEMBER WINNER: David Stewart (Plumas Lake, CA)

DECEMBER WINNER: Ed McClain (Fremont, OH)

JANUARY WINNER: Curtis Ruble (Lafayette, IN)

FEBRUARY WINNER: Scott Ertman (schoolcraft, MI)

MARCH WINNER: Jayce Nelson (Clear Lake, MN)

 

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We will pick one essay on Thanksgiving Day.  The winner will recieve $100 in "Black Bear Bucks" for 2010!  Black Bear Bucks can be applied towards the cost of your trip, apparel, or bait.

 

Essay is to be titled "Black Bear Lodge".

 

DUE DATE:   Essay must be emailed (fishblackbear@yahoo.com) to us by November 25th (the day before Thanksgiving). If you don't have email you can snail mail it to us...but it must arrive by Nov. 25th.

 

**  By entering this contest you are giving us permission to use your essay on the testimonial page of our website. **

 

WINNER: Jake Hand (Sheboygan Falls Fishing Club)

 

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To Enter:  Go to "contact us" page, fill out form, and type in "enter me in the 12 days of christmas drawing" in the message box.  You may enter at any time.

 

Rules: Only enter once.  Once you are entered you are entered for each of the 12 days.

 

12 -(Dec. 14th) - 1/12 off your trip price (8%)    Dave Pivas (Streamwood, IL)

11 -(Dec. 15th) - 1/11 off your trip price (9%)    Frank Root (Burbank, IL)

10 -(Dec. 16th) - 1/10 off your trip price (10%)   Bill Madigan (Crystal Lake, IL)

9 -(Dec. 17th) - 1/9 off your trip price (11%)       Tracy Anderson (Fox Lake, IL)

8 -(Dec. 18th) -  1/8 off your trip price (12%)       Darryl kowalewski (Rolling Meadows, IL)

7 -(Dec. 19th) -  1/7 off your trip price (14%)       Russell D. McFeely (IL)

6 -(Dec. 20th) - 1/6 off your trip price (16%)        Tyrone Larson (Stevens Point, WI)

5 -(Dec. 21st) -  1/5 off your trip price (20%)       Brian Hendrick (Alto, MI)

4 -(Dec. 22nd) - 1/4 off your trip price (25%)       Richard Melvin (Lawrence, MI)

3 -(Dec. 23rd) -  1/3 off your tirp price (33%)       Rick Spehn (Lake Elmo, MN)

2 -(Dec. 24th.) - 1/2 off your trip price (50%)        Brad Weber (Lebanon, IN)

1 -(Dec. 25th) - 1/1 off your trip price (FREE TRIP)   Brett Farnham (Imperial, MO)

 

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 Contest open to previous and current guests of all ages.

 

Photo must be taken while on vacation at Black Bear Lodge.  Photo may be of Sunset/rise, nature, wildlife, people, etc. 

 

To Enter:  Send us a photo at fishblackbear@yahoo.com and tell us it is for the contest.

 

Due By:  January 1, 2010 (winner will be announced by January 5th)

 

Prize:  We will post your picture on our website and use it at sportshows with credit given to you.

 

We know there have been great pictures taken by our guests and we would love to see you enter your picture in our contest. 

 

 

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To Enter:  Send us your shirt design at fishblackbear@yahoo.com  (or mail it to our Michigan address) and tell us it is for the contest.

 

Rules- Design must be between 1 and 3 colors.  The design must also have "Black Bear Lodge" or "Black Bear Lodge     Red Lake, Ontario" incorperated into it.

 

Due By: December 25th, 2009  (winner will be Chosen January 1, 2010)

 

Prize: Winner's shirt will be printed as part of our sale items for 2010.  The winner will receive a free T-shirt or Sweatshirt of their design.

 

Good Luck!

 

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