March 4, 2015

Mossy Oak ProStaffers Are Top Finishers at NWTF Grand National Calling Contest

Pictured left to right: Sadler McGraw, Scott Ellis, Billy Yargus, Matt Van Cise and Shane Hendershot

WEST POINT, MS – Mossy Oak congratulates ProStaffers Billy Yargus, Scott Ellis, Matt Van Cise and Shane Hendershot for their top finishes in the 2015 NWTF Grand National Turkey Calling Contest.

Winning the Senior Division Championship was Yargus, followed by Ellis, Van Cise and Hendershot rounding out the top four spots. All four contest-caliber callers are members of the Mossy Oak National ProStaff. The NWTF Calling Contest was part of the 39th annual NWTF Convention and Sports Show, sponsored by RAM, which was held February 12-15 in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.

“These guys have been on our ProStaff for a number of years now, and they’re always exciting to watch at the NWTF Grand National contest every year,” said Tim Anderson, Director of Public Relations and ProStaff manager for Mossy Oak. “We’re honored to have Billy, Scott, Matt and Shane on our team.”

Ellis also took top prize in the Head-to-Head Competition. Hendershot finished fourth in the same contest. Yargus and Van Cise were first runners up in the Team Challenge.

For more information on the NWTF Convention and Sports Show, log on to www.nwtf.com.

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