10/18/2026
🦌 New Buck on the Pole! 🦌
Congratulations to Kerry Z. on her Eight-point buck, Entered in The Minnow Bucket’s 2026 Buck Pole! 🎉👏
Thanks Kerry for bringing this beauty in!! Who’s bringing in the next one? Let’s see those bucks, St. Helen! 🍂🏹
🦌 A BIG THANK YOU to our 2026 Buck Pole sponsors! 🦌
This year, we dedicate the 2026 Buck Pole to the memory of Ron Whitmer, Chris Whitmer, and Chris “L.C.” Whitmer II—friends of The Minnow Bucket who tragically lost their lives on Saginaw Bay this past spring. We honor their memory as we carry on this community tradition. 🧡
Our heartfelt thanks to:
• Sam's Diner
• Kuku Drywall
• Weber's Custom Woodwork
• St Helen Realty
• The Big Dipper of St. Helen
• RZRRIPNRENTALS
• St Helen Chamber of Commerce
• Harris Counseling Services
• Jenny’s Sweet N Savory Treats / Jenny’s sweet Creations and More
• Sheffield Automotive Inc.
• St Helen Auto Repair
• S & S Powersports
• Fultz Insurance https://fultzinsurance.net
• Boars Nest Side by Side Club
• Fick & Sons, Inc.
• In Memory of Barb Wieck, Mike Wieck
• 222 Whips LLC
• St. Helen Marina
• The Howling Pumpkin
• Maple Valley Towing
• Elkridge Archery
Your generosity helps keep this tradition going strong. Please show these businesses and supporters some love—they help make it all happen! 👏
Thank you for supporting our hunters, our community, and the 2026 Buck Pole!
2026 BUCK POLE RULES
Legally harvested and tagged bucks from Roscommon, Crawford, Oscoda, and Ogemaw counties are eligible for entry.
Bucks must be registered at The Minnow Bucket during normal business hours from October 1, 2026, through January 1, 2027.
The Minnow Bucket reserves all rights and serves as the sole and final judge of all contests. All decisions are final.
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