FAIRBANKS VISE NIGHTS

Kick off the winter season by joining our crew in Downtown Fairbanks for Vise Night!

Our downtown Fairbanks location will be hosting the first Vise Night of the season on Saturday, November 16th from 4pm - 7pm! Whether you are experienced with tying flies or curious about learning, we welcome you to join our experienced staff for a night of fly tying, learning, and conversation.

No registration required.

Upcoming Vise Nights:

December 6th from 6-9 pm

January 10th from 6-9 pm

February 15th from 4-7 pm

March 15th from 4-7 pm

Location: 507 2nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701

BIG BUCK CONTEST

2024 RULES & REGULATIONS

PRE-REGISTRATION: No pre-registration required.

TIME FRAME: Only bucks taken between August 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 will be considered eligible for the contest. 

BOUNDARIES: Any buck taken in Game Management Unit 8, as defined by the 2024-2025 State of Alaska Hunting Regulations, will be eligible for entry into the contest.

ENTRIES & SCORING: Antler entries will be accepted between August 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. Only one set of antlers per contestant may be entered. Any other contest entered with the same antlers automatically disqualifies the contestant from this contest. Big Ray’s will do the scoring at their convenience, based on Safari Club International Method 18T scoring standards after the close of the contest. Non-typical racks may be entered but only typical tines will count in the score. Antlers will only be scored if left with Big Ray’s for contest purposes. No antlers will be measured in the velvet. Antlers will be accepted for scoring only when the skullcap is cleaned of all hide, hair, eyes, brain and blood. Scoring is based on SCI standards but does not constitute an official SCI Score. The judging decision of Big Ray’s will be final.

PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Prize winning categories include:

BIG BUCK: The highest scoring antlers based on Safari Club International standards, Method 18T. 

2^ND THROUGH 5^TH PLACE: Determined accordingly based on score.

YOUTH BIG BUCK: NEW FOR 2024!! The highest scoring antlers based on Safari Club International standards, Method 18T entered by a youth hunter age 15 or younger at the time of entry. This prize can be won in conjunction with Big Buck through 5^th place.

LUCKY BUCK RANDOM DRAWING PRIZE: Determined by a random drawing of all racks entered.

*WINNERS & PRIZES OF THE BIG BUCK CONTEST WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY IN JANUARY 2025. DATE AND TIME FOR THE CEREMONY IN KODIAK TO COME SOON.