Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club awards banquet was packed

The Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club awards banquet on Feb. 28 packed the hall at the Revelstoke Community and Aquatic Centre.

The event celebrates the best in hunting and fishing over the past season.

Kirby Olsen took home the prized Hunter Sportsman of the Year award for his mountain goat that scored 44 6/8.

Kirby Olsen (left) took home the prized Hunter Sportsman of the Year award for his mountain goat that scored 44 6/8. Photo: Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club

Here are the results from the awards ceremony, and some photos from the event:

Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club Fish Awards

First Place Mens Dolly: Cody Olsen, 12 lbs 9 oz

First Place Seniors Dolly: Clancy Boettger, 17 lb 5 oz

First Place Seniors Rainbow: Peter Bernacki, 14 lb 14 oz

Franco Bafaro, Brianna Buhler and Peter Bernacki show off a rifle up for auction. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer

First & Second Place Junior Boys Kokanee: Kayser Cameron, 1 lb 8 oz, 1 lb 3 oz

First & Second Place Junior Girls Kokanee: Kylie Cameron, 15 oz, 11 oz

First & Second Place Mens Kokanee: Jason Cameron, 9 oz, 8 oz

Lorne Taylor Memorial – Largest Rainbow Caught in Arrow Lakes: Peter Bernacki, 14 lb, 14 oz

Harley Foat Memorial – Largest Fish Caught by a Junior: Kayser Cameron, Kokanee 1 lb 8 oz

Tim Boaz, Clyde Newsome and Keith Grayson handled the catering for Powder Springs Inn, and they had several impressive displays like the one here. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer

Ladies Sport Fish – Largest Fish Caught by a Lady: Kylie Cameron, Kokanee 15 oz

Art Davis Memorial – Largest Fish: Clancy Boettger 17 lb 5 oz

Herbert/Mayer – Largest Dolly: Clancy Boettger 17 lb 5 oz

Seniors Largest Fish: Clancy Boettger 17 lb 5 oz

Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club Wildlife Awards (includes award sponsors)

The taxidermy is always a highlight. Photo: Aaron Orlando: Revelstoke Mountaineer

Juniors

First Place Grizzly Bear: Dawson Caponero 20 7/8; Kasbro Drilling and Blasting

Ladies

First Place Mule Deer: Heidi Muehlemann, 134 7/8; Infinite Creations Graphics & Website Design

Revelstoke Girl Guides handled the dishes and admired the trophies. Photo: Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Mountaineer

Mens

First Place Mule: Andy Muehlemann, 132 5/8; Lorne Taylor Memorial sponsored by Ron Taylor Trucking

Second Place Mule: Allen Cameron, 125 7/8; K & W Trucking

First Place Whitetail: Mike Coleman, 118 1/8; Kyle Buhler Cabinetry

Second Place Whitetail: Kyle Buhler, 107 5/5; Score Construction

First Place Black Bear: Kyle Buhler, 18 5/8; Revelstoke Excel Tire

Second Place Black Bear: Ryan Kubos, 17 9/16; Skalicky Plumbing & Gasfitting Ltd

First Place Stone Sheep: Kyle Buhler, 146 5/8; Tom Brake

First Place Goat: Kirby Olsen, 44 6/8; NuTrend Constructionalso hunter sportsman of the year sponsored by Cameron & Sons Meatcutting

Second Place Goat: Kyle Buhler 37 6/8, Sure Haul Transportation Ltd