Wisconsin Woods & Whitetails

09/13/2026

Congrats Tommy Hicks on the open day velvet magnum from northern Wisconsin! So many velvet bucks getting taken on opener this year! Don't forgot to submit your photos at a chance to win Kwik Trip gas cards & other cool merchandise!

09/13/2026

Congrats Craig Foerster on this absolute slammer of a Western Wisconsin whitetail! Full velvet buck out of Stanley Wisconsin. Opening day success!!!

09/13/2026

Congrats to this young hunter on this giant buck on opening day! Sounds like it's his second buck on back to back openers. Wisconsin is going to produce some slammers this year don't forget to share your photos for a chance to win a bunch of free merchandise & kwik trip gas cards!

09/06/2026

Not Wisconsin but who's ready for fall?

Twenty-year-old Tennessee hunter Wade Mackie killed the biggest buck of his life on August 28, this year, and it was also his first-ever buck with a bow. Mackie had two years of history with the massive non-typical, nicknamed “The Freak,” on just 30 acres behind his girlfriend’s house. During Tennessee’s special velvet archery hunt, the giant finally stepped out and Mackie got his chance.

After the initial shot, the blood trail eventually disappeared, so Mackie brought in a tracking dog to help recover the buck. The deer was still alive during the track, and Mackie eventually got another bow shot into him to finish the job. The buck has a huge non-typical velvet rack with a wild drop tine. There is no green score yet, but this is the biggest buck of the year so far.

— Stephen Ziegler
Outdoor writer | Member, Hunter Nation

08/12/2026

If ya knew Kyle ya know he loved hunting, and a good competition! Get those kids out there, and let's have a fun and safe year! Good luck to all those " young bucks" out there!!

The Kyle Stay Memorial Foundation is around to encourage the Wisconsin youth to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family!
Open to all Wisconsin youth 16 years of age and under.
This contest is free to enter, just submit your photo by messaging this page.
All deer entered must be legally harvested by the youth participant during the Wisconsin archery season and in full compliance with all current Wisconsin DNR laws and regulations.
Participants are responsible for having all the proper licenses, and supervision required by Wisconsin law.
Contest begins on the first day of Wisconsin archery season on September 12, 2026. The Contest ends December 1, 2026.
This is an independent contest of the foundation and does not modify, or replace any of the Wisconsin DNR regulations.
Participants and or guardians are responsible for reviewing all Wisconsin DNR laws and regulations.

07/13/2026

Anyone ever use this against ants for trail cameras?

07/11/2026

Who's all getting into Quest Hunt Co this year?!

Wisconsin, it's your turn. The woods are calling, and there's never been a better time to get your team signed up for Quest Hunt Co.

🏹 Tag your hunting buddy below and let them know it's time to quit talking about it and get signed up.

Who's bringing home the biggest Wisconsin buck this season? 👀

06/28/2026

What a giant!

06/15/2026

Let's see some velvet photos in Wisconsin!

06/14/2026

Is this buck mature? On one of our Wisconsin farms. This property is currently for sale if anyone is interested feel free to reach out!