A quaint family farm. A veteran HuntStand contest winner. Throw a new stud buck into the mix, and you have the recipe for our latest HIT LIST win.
The HuntStand community knows the name Ty Carter well, and for good reason. Carter, 25, of West Virginia, is not only a past-year winner in our HIT LIST contest, he’s also a two-time winner in our Big Buck ALERT contest. Which proves this young hunter is not only a skillful preseason scouter but is also able to close the deal once hunting season opens. With this fine three-shot sequence of a beautiful West Virginia 10-point taken back on Aug. 2, Carter is at it again, becoming the Week Seven winner of our 2018 Big Buck HIT LIST contest that makes him eligible for a sweet new hunting optic from Burris.
“I’m starting 2018 off with velvet inventory again this year, around my freshly planted bean field,” Carter said. “Our small-acreage family farm is producing big again this year. Some may recall the ‘Big Buck ALERT’ winner ‘Wideload’ back in 2016, and the 2017 Big Buck HIT LIST/Big Buck ALERT winner ‘Megatron;’ both of these bucks came from this same exact farm. Now for 2018 there’s a new big boy in town; sporting a perfect wide frame, this beautiful 10-point has quickly found its spot at the top of my Hit List. 
“It’s been fun watching him grow throughout this year,” Carter continued. “As September nears, I will be preparing to be back in my bow stand chasing another wallhanger here in the great state of West Virginia.”
We’re still looking for three more weekly winners; to enter the HuntStand 2018 Big Buck HIT LIST Contest, simply send us a few clear, digital trail cam photos (two to four) of a buck (or bucks) TAKEN IN THE SUMMER OF 2018 (Day or night images, photos accepted NOW THROUGH SEPT. 6). Be sure to include the date and state the images were taken, and a few sentences detailing the type of terrain/area where the image(s) were captured (i.e. funnel leading to soybean field, favorite stand site near creekbed, etc.) and some info on the buck(s) pictured. Do you have any history with the buck? Is the buck a likely newcomer to your area? Is it somehow unusual or unique for the area? What weapons/seasons will you use to hunt the pictured buck(s)?
Along with your photos, include your full name and age, and also be sure to include your mailing address. Your e-mail subject line should read: Big Buck HIT LIST! Send photo(s) and requested info to: [email protected] Team HuntStand will choose 10 weekly winners (that we began showcasing July 6). At the end of the 10 weeks, all weekly winners will be placed in a drawing to receive a Burris Droptine 10×42 Binocular (MSRP $299; see image above).
Burris, which has recently introduced the exciting new-for-2018 Oracle rangefinding bowsight that all bowhunters need to see, built the Team HuntSTand-approved Droptine binocular line to deliver hunter-friendly ruggedness. You’ll also find this fine bino comfortable and lightweight enough for extended glassing, with an easy-grip exterior that makes for a rock-solid hold, even in the wettest conditions, and even with gloves. ENTER TODAY! Don’t miss this opportunity to snare some sweet hunting glass!
