Fall is here and that means it’s hunting season! W3D Bucks for Bucks is back again, presented by Chango’s of Marion and open to hunters of all ages.
To enter, submit a photo of your buck in the form below and tell us a bit about your hunt. Your entry will be added to our gallery of hunters for your chance to win a prize pack!
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I had been watching this deer for awhile, and noticed that his main beams had grown together while still in velvet. After taking my shot, I knew it landed a little far back, so I waited until the next day & called in a buddy, Matt Geralds & his tracker, Stitch! Not only was this my first good buck in 10 years but it was Stitch's 200th recovery! While the meat had expired, Stitch & Matt helped me to recover my trophy!
Austin Crane
My oldest girl said dad I want to go hunting with you and we got it done! The smile on her face and the celebration made this feel like the best deer of my life
Shawn Menckowski
My biggest buck to date killed in Mulkeytown, IL. Killed with a bow on 11/19/2025. The photo is with my dad, who passionately chasing whitetail bucks with me!
Michael McLaren
Its was my first sit of the year, and wouldn't know it. I harvested my biggest buck to date. November 1st will be a day i remember forever, and I'm so thankful to have experienced this moment with my father. If it weren’t for him, none of this would of been possible.
Bucks for Bucks 2025
Cheyenne / Delilah Hargett
My daughter Delilah wanted to go hunting. It was her first time out and it was Halloween. A spike with a bad leg walked out and she said she wanted him and I told her to get on him and pull the trigger and she did. It was her first buck and her first deer and on her first hunt ever! So proud of her! Almost six years old and she got it done!
Austin Crane
My oldest girl said dad I want to go hunting with you and we got it done! The smile on her face and the celebration made this feel like the best deer of my life
Jacqueline Warren
I shot this Buck on private property in williamson County. It was the last evening of shotgun season and I was praying for a Big buck to come in. I never lost hope that a buck would come out. It was about 30 minutes until til dark and he came out from behind me and walked right in front of me. Giving me the perfect shot at about 30 yards. Was a great hunt! I was surely blessed.
Garret Vuichard
I had been watching this deer for awhile, and noticed that his main beams had grown together while still in velvet. After taking my shot, I knew it landed a little far back, so I waited until the next day & called in a buddy, Matt Geralds & his tracker, Stitch! Not only was this my first good buck in 10 years but it was Stitch's 200th recovery! While the meat had expired, Stitch & Matt helped me to recover my trophy!
Haleigh Williams
I’ve never really went bow hunting for myself, however, I was gifted one for my birthday this year. As hunting season arrived I was intrigued to learn new skills and techniques about it. My father who has much knowledge about it has always gone with my brother and I. Making memories along the way is always my favorite part. Getting a deer just makes it all the more memorable. First bow harvest 11-28-25!
Phillip Niebur
My daughter has been hunting with me for several years now. She has never been along for a successful hunt. After our 13th sit this season we finally connected on this 8 point on public ground with a crossbow.
Jennifer Farthing
Had this buck show up routinely on camera for a few weeks. I tried with my crossbow for my first buck but missed him. I felt down after that because he vanished and I thought my chances were gone. On Saturday night, with only a few minutes remaining, he showed back up after I had already accepted that I wasn’t going to be successful that night. I was so excited that I was able to take him home and share this experience with my daughter.
Kyle Kelley
My 13 year old son Carter Kelley shot this first thing Friday morning!
Shawn Menckowski
My biggest buck to date killed in Mulkeytown, IL. Killed with a bow on 11/19/2025. The photo is with my dad, who passionately chasing whitetail bucks with me!
Tony Griffin
After Action Report – Touch of Nature Inclusive Hunt 2025
My brother Ted and I were honored to join the Touch of Nature Inclusive Hunt with NWTF Wheelin’ Sportsmen. On 3,100 acres of southern Illinois beauty, I took the buck of a lifetime—127”, 21” spread, 230 lbs. Huge thanks to TFO, Lipcurl Scents, NWTF, Touch of Nature, and all sponsors and volunteers for the hospitality, healing, and brotherhood. 🦌
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Kelsey Karnes
I was on private hunting land and ready to go home! My husband and I had seen doe all night across the pond and he kept telling me to “keep waiting a big one will walk out” and I happened to look up and see him right in front of me! My second time getting a buck!
Michael McLaren
Its was my first sit of the year, and wouldn't know it. I harvested my biggest buck to date. November 1st will be a day i remember forever, and I'm so thankful to have experienced this moment with my father. If it weren’t for him, none of this would of been possible.
Jake Newman
So this is my wife’s first year deer hunting. We got her set-up with some of my old hunting clothes and my spare crossbow then started hitting our best spots towards the end of Oct. On her 4th sit ever and solo hunting she happens to bag a stud of a buck. Needless to say she is hooked for life. Shot on private land with a crossbow at 37 yards in white county il on Nov 1st 2025. 13pt
Camden Lee
Fist deer and a great buck
Logan Lee
First buck made a perfect shot
Nathan Lee
Killed in duquoin. My two sons and myself have been after this buck for 3 years and finally got him late October on a cold rainy day
Dalton Courson
Very cool and unique velvet doe so blessed 😇
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Fall is here and that means it’s hunting season! W3D Bucks for Bucks is back again, presented by Chango’s of Marion and open to hunters of all ages.
