2006 Deer Classic Winners
The
Deer Classic is an annual event
showcasing hunter entries in New Jerseys Outstanding
White-tailed Deer Program, which was initiated by the Division of Fish and
Wildlife in 1964.
On Sunday, January 15, 2006, a large crowd was on hand for the special awards
program held at the 17th Annual Garden State Deer Classic for the top three
2004-2005 entries in each category. The 2006 Deer Classic was sponsored by the
Division of Fish and Wildlife, the New
Jersey State Federation of Sportsmens Clubs, United
Bowhunters of New Jersey (UBNJ) and the Garden
State Outdoor Sportsmen's Show.
Along with the winners present at the Classic, appearing in the photos on
this page are, left to right, Jack Spoto, President of UBNJ
and Fish and Game Council member John Messeroll representing the Federation.
Bureau of Wildlife Mangement Chief Larry Herrighty appears in the background of
some photos.
For the complete list and actual scores, see the list
of winners below. Click on images to enlarge.
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135 Pound Doe Club - Bow
Jason Reed, 2nd Place and
Stan Lysenko, 1st Place
with John Messeroll
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135 Pound Doe Club - Shotgun
Ryan Stocker, 1st Place, with Jack Spoto
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200 Pound Buck Club - Bow
Typical Bow
Dan Deveney, 200 lb. Club 1st Place, Typical Bow
2nd Place
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Typical Bow
Left to right: Dan Deveney, 2nd Place
Eugene Donato, 1st Place
Joseph Buchanan, 3rd Place
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Non-Typical Bow
H. Russell Hiles, 1st Place
Paul Fenwick, 2nd Place
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Typical Muzzleloader
Steve Fodor, 3rd Place
William Hill, 1st Place
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Non-Typical Muzzleloader
Peter Bell, 1st Place
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Typical Shotgun
James Porcelli, 1st Place (tied state record)
William Kurman Jr., 3rd Place
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Non-Typical Shotgun
Jeff Norton, 1st Place
M. John Layton, 2nd Place
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Physically Challenged - Typical
Crossbow
Amel Balega, Jr., 1st Place
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WINNERS of the 2006 DEER CLASSIC
Category |
Place |
Name |
Score\
Weight |
County Harvested |
DMZ |
Date Harvested |
135 Pound Doe Club - Archery |
1st |
Stan Lysenko |
160 lbs. |
Somerset |
14 |
11/3/2004 |
2nd |
Jason Reed |
136 lbs |
Cumberland |
31 |
1/10/2005 |
135 Pound Doe Club - Muzzleloader |
1st |
Robert Chandler |
138 lbs. |
Gloucester |
35 |
11/29/2004 |
135 Pound Doe Club - Shotgun |
1st |
Ryan Stocker |
141 lbs. |
Warren |
5 |
12/11/2004 |
2nd |
Louis Wieben |
140 lbs. |
Hunterdon |
12 |
1/11/2005 |
200 Pound Buck Club - Archery |
1st |
Dan Deveney |
223 lbs. |
Hunterdon |
12 |
10/13/2004 |
2nd |
Eric S. Price |
205 lbs. |
Salem |
35 |
9/13/2004 |
3rd |
Gary W. Mood |
203 lbs. |
Salem |
27 |
10/9/2004 |
Typical Archery |
1st |
Eugene Donato |
146 0/8 |
Cumberland |
28 |
9/28/2004 |
2nd |
Dan Deveney |
144 2/8 |
Hunterdon |
12 |
10/13/2004 |
3rd |
Joseph Buchanan |
143 3/8 |
Hunterdon |
11 |
11/15/2004 |
Non-Typical Archery
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1st |
H. Russell Hiles |
147 1/8 |
Salem |
29 |
11/24/2004 |
2nd |
Paul Fenwick |
146 1/8 |
Somerset |
12 |
11/18/2004 |
3rd |
James Mandaglio |
138 2/8 |
Hunterdon |
10 |
10/29/2004 |
Typical Muzzleloader |
1st |
William Hill |
151 4/8 |
Warren |
7 |
12/27/2004 |
2nd |
Mark Humphreys |
140 7/8 |
Salem |
27 |
1/1/2005 |
3rd |
Steven Fodor |
137 7/8 |
Hunterdon |
11 |
12/6/2004 |
Non-Typical Muzzleloader |
1st |
Peter Bell |
152 7/8 |
Burlington |
37 |
12/22/2004 |
Typical Shotgun |
1st |
James Porcelli |
175 7/8 |
Monmouth |
50 |
12/9/2004 |
2nd |
Harry Lombardo, Jr. |
143 4/8 |
Salem |
27 |
12/8/2004 |
3rd |
William Kurman Jr. |
141 0/8 |
Cumberland |
29 |
12/15/2004 |
Non-Typical Shotgun |
1st |
Jeff Norton |
160 5/8 |
Salem |
35 |
12/8/2004 |
2nd |
M. John Layton |
135 7/8 |
Atlantic |
42 |
12/6/2004 |
Physically Challenged - Typical
Crossbow |
1st |
Amel Balega, Jr. |
134 0/8 |
Hunterdon |
11 |
11/9/2004 |
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