Rooster Rush Storefront & Marquee Contest
Name:
Rooster Rush Storefront & Marquee Contest
Date:
September 22, 2016 - December 11, 2016
Website:
http://www.huronsd.com
Event Description:
Rooster Rush Takes Flight
Get ready to roll out the ORANGE CARPET – It’s time for Rooster Rush! With the opening day of pheasant hunting on October 15, cities and businesses statewide are participating in the seventh year of this season-long promotion. The promotion was introduced across the state to help preserve and promote the history of the state’s pheasant hunting industry and offers a great opportunity to welcome hunters, conservationists, families and friends into our communities.
“Pheasant hunting in South Dakota is a tradition unlike any other. It is a tradition that combines South Dakota’s great outdoor resources and the warm hospitality of our residents,” said Governor Dennis Daugaard. “People come from across the country each year to experience a South Dakota pheasant hunt. The impact that pheasant hunting has on South Dakota continues to be an important part of the state’s economy.”
Pheasant hunting has a tremendous impact to Huron and South Dakota’s economy. According to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, last year there were over 150,000 resident and non-resident hunters who spent over $170 million dollars in South Dakota. Beadle County had over 5,600 resident and non-resident hunters who spent over $6.7 million dollars. Those dollars flow throughout the community generating additional sales tax revenue. Rooster Rush is a statewide celebration and we want to be involved! Here is how we can participate.
DECORATE YOUR STOREFRONTS AND YARDS
Celebrate the season and welcome our hunting visitors with banners, signage and orange paint! Businesses and residents are asked to join in celebrating Rooster Rush by rolling out the “Orange Carpet” in any way possible to welcome our seasonal guests. “Welcome Hunters” on your marquee, storefront and yard in the most creative way. We will be giving away Huron Bucks to the top three winners in the amounts of $150, $75 and $25. Judging will take place October 12 & 13, with winners being announced Friday, October 14.
TOP DOG PHOTO CONTEST
Are you a dog lover? The Ringneck Nation Top Dog Photo Contest is open for hunters and locals alike! Submit your Ringneck Nation Top Dog photos and why you thing yours is “Top Dog” by email to amyw@huronsd.com. Prizes will be awarded each week to the dog that exemplifies “Man’s Best Friend” or that captivates the spirit of an upland bird dog. Contest runs October 15 thru December 31 and a winner will be named each Thursday on Facebook – Ringneck Nation.
Let’s give our visitors a warm RINGNECK NATION welcome!
Get ready to roll out the ORANGE CARPET – It’s time for Rooster Rush! With the opening day of pheasant hunting on October 15, cities and businesses statewide are participating in the seventh year of this season-long promotion. The promotion was introduced across the state to help preserve and promote the history of the state’s pheasant hunting industry and offers a great opportunity to welcome hunters, conservationists, families and friends into our communities.
“Pheasant hunting in South Dakota is a tradition unlike any other. It is a tradition that combines South Dakota’s great outdoor resources and the warm hospitality of our residents,” said Governor Dennis Daugaard. “People come from across the country each year to experience a South Dakota pheasant hunt. The impact that pheasant hunting has on South Dakota continues to be an important part of the state’s economy.”
Pheasant hunting has a tremendous impact to Huron and South Dakota’s economy. According to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, last year there were over 150,000 resident and non-resident hunters who spent over $170 million dollars in South Dakota. Beadle County had over 5,600 resident and non-resident hunters who spent over $6.7 million dollars. Those dollars flow throughout the community generating additional sales tax revenue. Rooster Rush is a statewide celebration and we want to be involved! Here is how we can participate.
DECORATE YOUR STOREFRONTS AND YARDS
Celebrate the season and welcome our hunting visitors with banners, signage and orange paint! Businesses and residents are asked to join in celebrating Rooster Rush by rolling out the “Orange Carpet” in any way possible to welcome our seasonal guests. “Welcome Hunters” on your marquee, storefront and yard in the most creative way. We will be giving away Huron Bucks to the top three winners in the amounts of $150, $75 and $25. Judging will take place October 12 & 13, with winners being announced Friday, October 14.
TOP DOG PHOTO CONTEST
Are you a dog lover? The Ringneck Nation Top Dog Photo Contest is open for hunters and locals alike! Submit your Ringneck Nation Top Dog photos and why you thing yours is “Top Dog” by email to amyw@huronsd.com. Prizes will be awarded each week to the dog that exemplifies “Man’s Best Friend” or that captivates the spirit of an upland bird dog. Contest runs October 15 thru December 31 and a winner will be named each Thursday on Facebook – Ringneck Nation.
Let’s give our visitors a warm RINGNECK NATION welcome!
