Animal Rights groups may be hopping mad about it but the third annual DeKalb County Young Farmers & Ranchers “Giggin’ for Grads” frog gigging tournament is set for Friday, June 19
Proceeds benefit the agricultural scholarship fund. Registration will be held from 5:30 pm to 7pm, June 19th, in the DeKalb County Community Complex parking lot. Cash payouts will be awarded to the top 3 teams with door prizes drawn during weigh-in. Valid hunting license is required and TN state hunting laws do apply.
While groups such as “Friends of Animals” recognize that gigging frogs is legal, they claim it is a cruel killing of wild frogs. For the last two years, animal rights activists have come to Smithville to conduct peaceful protests of the frog gigging tournament. In a prepared news release in May, “Friends of Animals” said they were willing to offer $500 for the Young Farmer’s agricultural scholarship if the students would cancel the tournament.
Meanwhile for those who can’t participate in the frog gigging tournament, a country fried dinner is planned for Saturday, June 20 in the parking lot of Tractor Supply starting at 11 a.m. and everyone is invited. For a $10 donation you will receive a country dinner including frog legs, sides, and drink. For more information please find them on Facebook at “DeKalb County Young Farmers & Ranchers” or call the Dekalb County Farm Bureau office at 615-597-7751.
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