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CONGRATULATIONS to all our WINNERS !

All winner addresses are Wisconsin unless noted.

Congratulations!

George Sokoloski

of Menasha

Winning the

2025 Henry Rifle Golden Boy 22 Caliber

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WILD GAME RECIPES

By Ruth Albrecht

We all have that favorite wild game recipe that we just love to make and eat! Whether it might be a stew, chili, sausage, jerky etc., here is your chance to share and see that recipe featured in our magazine. In each issue we will feature one proven and tested wild game recipe. So, send me your recipe with a little history/story about it to 6906soarhellenbrand@gmail.com.

With so many avid bowhunters around, who does not like a good roast?  This recipe is simple enough and you only need one pan. I acquired this family favorite from my mother-in-law over 40 years ago and it was always one of her favorites too. So, here is how I make my favorite venison roast…

 

 

Featured Recipe

 

This recipe has been developed over many years of trial and error.  And I just took third place in a chili cook-off with it. Enjoy!

Rob Hemenway, Winooski Bowmen, Plymouth, WI

      Ingredients 

2 lbs. ground venison                                          1 lb. venison backstrap

1 lb. bacon                                                             2 green bell peppers (diced)

1 red bell pepper (diced)                                     1  jalapeno pepper (fine diced)

2 poblano peppers (open flame roasted* and diced)

1 large yellow onion (diced)                                4 cloves garlic (fine diced)

2 15 oz. cans pinto beans                                      1 15oz. can red beans

1 15 oz. can black beans                                     2 qt. beef stock

4 tbs. chili powder                                                 2 tbs. paprika

1 tbs. smoked paprika                                         2 tbs. cumin

1 tsp. chipotle pepper powder                           1 tbs. white pepper

2 tsp. salt                                                               ½ tsp. cinnamon

1 tbs. cocoa powder                                              3 tbs. honey

20 saltine crackers (crushed)

In a large stock pot over medium heat add the bacon which has been sliced into ½” pieces. Cook until rendered and crisp. Drain bacon and set aside. Drain all but 1/3 cup of grease. Cut the back strap into ¼” to ½” cubes and add to the pot, along with the burger, and cook until done. Add the dry spices and stir to coat the meat well. Cook for about 3 minutes to allow the spices to bloom. Add 1cup of beef stock and the onion and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Add the remaining beef stock, bring to boil, reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes. Add the drained beans and crisp bacon and cook for 30 minutes. Stir in honey and crushed saltines.

Serve with chopped green onions, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese.

*To roast pepper, place it on a stove burner over med/high heat and turn often. You want some “char” on it as it will help to peel and chop. This adds a depth of flavor to the pepper.

BIG BUCK, BIG BEAR,
BIG TURKEY AWARDS

To enter, send a copy of your Big Game Questionaire and official Pope & Young score sheet or your or
Big Turkey Score Report to the office by February 5th of the following year. 

2024 Big Buck-Men's Typical Division

148 5/8     Dennis Palmer         Pittsville

139 6/8     Randy Kibler             Kenosha

126 0/8     Ron Mayer                New Berlin

2024 Big Buck-Men's Non-Typical Division

None

2024 Men's Big Bear
16 11/16      Ron Mayer               New Berlin
15 5/8           Mike Gunderson    Trempealeau

2024 Big Turkey-Typical - Men's Division

69.50                Mike Brust               Wausau

67.6875            Randy Hinkes         Mukwonago

61.50                Clarence Koch         Oshkosh

2024 Big Turkey -Men's Non-Typical Division

99.625              Richard Kirchmeyer     Prentice

2024 Youth Boy Big Buck Typical

46.125                Justin Pecha             Prentice

2024 Youth Boy Big Bear Typical

15 8/16               Justin Pecha             Prentice

2024 Youth Boy Big Turkey Typical

57.875              Justin Pecha             Prentice

WBH  LYELL COWLEY
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2020 Recipient

Rachel Martin, College of Natural Resources, UWSP

 
​2019 Recipient

Jessica Tomaszewski, Stevens Point

LEARN TO HUNT
2024 Learn to Hunt Winner
Bo Windjue
"Big Bucks in December"
Winners 2024

 

December 1 - Jim Frank, Boscobel  #143

December 2 - Jeffrey Masek, Dresser  #597

December 3 - Roy Conrad, Appleton  #422

December 4 - Joe Franklin, Dixon IL  #884

December 5 - Preston Miller, Menomonie  #113

December 6 - Dean Schultz, Saxon  #489

December 7 - Brent Nowak, Rio  #34

December 8 - Bailey Wilfuer, Greenville  #73

December 9 - Donny Joyce, Racine  #225

December 10 - Joe Lakey, Trempealeau  #218

December 11 - Keith Wichmann, Elkhart Lake  #325

December 12 - Brian Schneider, Malone  #551

December 13 - John Miller, Westfield  #699

December 14 - Harold Johnson, Eau Claire #67

December 15 - John Serio, Neshkoro  #9

December 16 - Nick Schneider, N. Fond du Lac #577

December 17 - Randy Jochem, Hustisford  #967

December 18 - James Moon, Burlington  #617

December 19 - Roger Resch, Menasha  #441

December 20 - Jeff Prince, Colfax  #471

December 21 - Ken Rimer, Woodville  #115

December 22 - Jordan Loehr, Fond du Lac  #522

December 23 - Don Follen, Arpin  #600

December 24 - Janice Rettler, Hartford  #493

December 25 - Alan Stellmacher, Fond du Lac #870

December 26 - Bruce Christian, Mayville  #300

December 27 - Jeff Crook, Beldenville #438

December 28 - Mike Gunderson, Trempealeau #645

December 29 - Lisa Wydeven, Kaukauna  #892

December 30 - Kevin Capelle, Plymouth  #404

December 31 - Brian Myers, Oshkosh  #349

Winner of the 2024         50/50 Raffle
Adam Stecker of Menasha

PPP Sweepstakes 2023     Winners

#1 $5000.00 - Cabela's/Bass Pro Gift Card

Tom Benedict, Fond du Lac

#2 $3500.00 - Scheels Gift Card

Nick Brust, Campbellsport

#3 $2000.00 - Cabela's/Bass Pro Gift Card

Lena Swamp, Oconto Falls

#4 $1000.00 - Scheels Gift Card

Brenda Kendall, Montello

#5 $1000.00 - Cabela's/Bass Pro Gift Card

Dave Schmidt, La Crosse

AWARD APPLICATION &
TURKEY SCORE REPORT

The Big Game Questionaire Online Application and PDF download along with the Turkey Score Report Online form are available for members in the

Non-members can still download the PDF form for figuring their turkey scores:

BROADHEAD SHOOT

2024 Shoot Results - All  (PDF) 

2024 CLASS WINNERS

Men’s Release

1  425   Steven Schlender, Arkdale

2  425   Brian Kleppe, Richland Center

3  420   Mike Birkholz, Pardeeville

Men’s Fingers

1  330   Joel Vandenberg, Brandon

2  285   Keith Wichmann, Elkhart Lake  

 

Men’s Traditional

1  355   Gary Pechinski, Phillips

2  327   Jeff Frazer, Dalton

3  310   Tony Kanas, Allenton

 

Men’s Sr. Release

1  420   Jim Burns, Madison 

2  415   Doug Midthun, Deforest

3  410   Al Plahetka, Madison

 

Men’s Senior Fingers   

1  345   Phil Pellitteri, Madison

2  299   Ray Baranczyk, Manitowoc  

Men’s Senior Traditional

1  330   Dave Kottwitz, Waupun

2  315   John Jansky, Amherst Junction

3  310   John Campbell, Greenfield

Women’s Release

1  395   Tara Pizer, Waunakee

2  375   Tonya Johnson, Wautoma

3  340   Nikki Krause, Tomah

 

Women’s Senior Release

1  307   Vickie Terre, Madison  

Women’s Traditional

1  183   Cheryl Braun

Junior Boys Release

1  415   Cole R. Kleppe, Richland Center

2  350   Griffin Bronkhorst, Waterloo

3  320   Liam Powell, Hillpoint

Junior Boys Fingers

1  224   Alex G. O'Donnell, Lodi

Junior Girls Release

1  340   Georgianna M. Jewson, Fond du Lac

2  269   Hailey Bronkhorst

3  127   Kylie McDermott, Delavan

Junior Girls Fingers

1  201  Madelyn Sesvold, Verona

Cadet Boys

1  337   Carson Matuszewski, Fond du Lac

2  330  Holden Matuszewski, Fond du Lac

3  187   Dylan Sesvold, Verona

Cadet Girls

1  345   Misty Kelly, Elroy

2  295   Shelby Kelly, Elroy

Open Cadet

1  131   Jax Piller, Oshkosh

2024 Club Participation Awards

1- 14   Horicon Marsh Archers, Mayville

2- 10   Stoughton Conservation, Stoughton

3 - 7     Poynette Archers, Poynette

4 - 6     Coulee Archers, La Crosse   

5 - 4     Golden Arrow, Waterford

6-  4     Montello Bowbenders, Montello

7-  3     Blackhawk, Verona

8-  2     Richland Center Conservation, Richland Center

9-  2      TWSA, Warrens

10- 1    Bay 3 Archery, West Bend

11- 1    De Pere Sportsman Club, De Pere

12- 1   Twin City Rod & Gun, Neenah

13- 1    Lost Arrow, Fond du Lac

14- 1    Chippewa Falls Archers, Chippewa Falls

15- 1    New Lisbon Sportsmen Club, New Lisbon

16-  1   North Freedom Rod & Gun, North Freedom

17-  1   WTA, Deerbrook

18-  1   Oakland Conservation Club, Oakland

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