The Kansas Governor’s Ringneck Classic is committed to contributing to Northwest Kansas, the youth of our communities, habitat improvement and wildlife conservation. As a result, our organizing committee is dedicated to annually selecting two youth from our communities to participate in the Ringneck Classic. Each youth hunter and a non hunting chaperone will be invited to join the Governor and other celebrities for the scheduled activities. This invitation is for kids between the ages of 12 and 16. The deadline for submission - October 12, 2024.
Two youth hunters will be selected to attend the annual Classic event. Simply tell us why you hunt. You and a non-hunting chaperon could be selected to participate in the Kansas Governor’s Ringneck Classic Pheasant Hunt! ENTERING IS EASY! Complete and return application
GUIDELINES Must be 12-16 years oldApplication Deadline: October 12, 2024 * Include a photo, suitable for publication. * Include copy of hunter safety certificate All entries must be postmarked by the application deadline, or email to contact@kansasringneckclassic.comApplicant will be responsible for: license, gun and transportation to event. Event includes: meals, ammunition, lodging (if applicable) Questions: Please contact The Ringneck Classic at 785.671.1000
Youth hunters (left to right): Quinten Kott, Essay Winner, Garden City; Platt Wilmuth, Youth Hunt Guide, Mayfield; Parker Stark, Essay Winner, Norton; Miguel Hinojos, Pass It On Outdoor Mentors Youth, Garden City; Reyes Hinojos, Pass It On Outdoor Mentors Youth, Garden City.
Youth hunters (left to right): Youth Guide Platt Wilmuth; Reece Ludwig, Essay Winner, Edna; Cody Deal, Essay Winner, Winfield; Rory Hawk, Essay Winner, KC; Audrey Jones, Pass It On Outdoor Mentor youth; Andi Heckel, Pass It On Outdoor Mentor YouthPictured with: (back row) Hunt Support/Guides for Youth: Bert Maxfield), Brandon Wilmuth, Regional Director, National Wild Turkey Federation and Mike Wilmuth
Youth hunters (left to right): Knox Couch, Waylon Ricker, Genna Couch and Kierra McNellis. Presenting their memberships: Heather Francis, President, PF Southwest Chapter, NE, Brandon Wilmoth, Regional Director, National Wild Turkey Federation and Bert Maxfield (back row), Classic Board of Directors.
Barbara Baird, founder of Women’s Outdoor News, WON, presented our lady youth hunters with custom made vests by Upland Bespoke – fashion for the field.Youth hunters (from left to right): Ka’nya White, Wichita, Autumn Elwell, Wichita, Cappi Hoeting, Stockton, Ryleigh Abrams, Auburn
Youth hunters (from left to right): Howard Vincent (CEO, Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever), Wyatt Ricker essay winner, Scott City, Giovanni Hernandez, Pass-It-On Outdoor Mentors, Wichita, McKenzie Deal, essay winner, Winfield, Taylor Maxfield, Pheasants Forever Leadership, Oakley. Back Row: Jordan Martincich, Director of Development, Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, Overland Park, KS
Youth hunters (from left to right): Pass It On Mentor youths: Colt Metcalfe, Emporia, KS, Chris Arthur, Derby, KS Ringneck Classic Essay winners: JD Biehler, Augusta, KS, Tessa Hill, Colby, KS
Youth hunters (from Left to right): Classic essay winners Taylor Maxfield, Oakley, KS and Tanner Parks, Peabody, KS and Pass It On Mentors youth Angel Galvez, Wichita KS and Gage Dean, Wichita, KS.
Youth hunters (front row from left to right:) Classic essay winner Scott Owen, Pass It On Mentor youth Krystianna Ferris, Classic essay winner Emily Miller, Pass It on Mentor youth Montez Tucker. With presenters (back row): Pheasant Forever’s Jordan Martincinch and Pass It On! Mentors’ Mike Christensen
Youth hunters (front row from left to right): Pass It On Mentor youths: Sebastian Hickok and Chazare Oliver, Jr. Classic Youth Hunt Essay winners: Beau Foster, Dodge City, KS and Jack Parks, Peabody, KS
Youth hunters (from left to right):Ella Ihrig, Sherman County, KSJared Austin, McPherson County, KS(shown with their lifetime Pheasants Forever Membership)
Youth hunters (from left to right):Jacob Shafer, Lenexa, KS and Ellee McDaniel, Goodland, KS. Shown with Pass It on Winners Dan Biehler (left), Chris Harter (right) and Governor Sam Brownback.
Youth hunters (from left to right): Tate Tremblay, Penokee, KS and John Nelson, Shawnee, KS. Shown with Governor Sam Brownback.
Youth hunters (from left to right): Jude Faulkender and Payton Beims – both from St. FrancisThey are shown with Governor Sam Brownback and Kelsey Konrade of TV’s Bass Pro Next Generation.
