Here are the results of the 64th annual Mancelona Buck Pole, held November 15 & 16, 2018:

HOW IT WORKED:
Each hunter paid $5 to register their deer as they brought them in to the Buck Pole.  Just for registering, each received a commemorative Mancelona Buck Pole Patch/year emblem, and a digital photo.  In addition, while supplies last, hunters who register received (at random; prizes varied, while supplies last) a reuseable Family Fare shopping tote bag, a 10# bag potatoes from Kitchen Farms, seasoning marinade from Alden Mill House, and various other items from local businesses including key chains, bottle openers, fabric face shield masks, lip balm, lotion, pads of paper, pens, commemorative prints, hunting caps, camouflage decals, hunting/pocket knives, koozie cups and much more. (That's a great variety of incentives, just for registering!).  

HUNTER PRIZES:
1st Deer hung - $10

Heaviest Deer - $150

Most Points - $100

Widest Rack - $75

Lucky Hunter Drawing - All registration money received; guaranteed minimum $200

YOUTH PRIZES
Courtesy State Representative Triston Cole

TAXIDERMY SERVICE
Mancelona Chamber of Commerce recommends Grey Wolf Taxidermy. Owner Adam Parkey is a member of the Chamber of Commerce. He has contributed many shoulder mounts and gift certificates to the hunters who participate in the Mancelona Buck Pole.  Reach Grey Wolf Taxidermy at 231-238-4512.

2018 RESULTS

# Entries - Day 1 = 27

# Entries - Day 2 = 13

GRAND TOTAL 2018 = 40

1st Deer Hung - $10 Cash -  Kauska, Rob

Heaviest Deer - $150 Cash - Doherty, Rick (176#, 8 point, 14.5")

Most Points - $100 Cash - Morris, Michael (12 point, 158#, 18.25")

Widest Rack - $75 Cash - Alger, Steve (19", 146#, 9 point)

Lucky Hunter Drawing - $200 - Sizen, Mike 

Youth Hunter - Michigan Flag from State Rep. Triston Cole *and* free shoulder mount courtesy Grey Wolf Taxidermy - Eric Berry

PARTICIPATION HUNTERS ONLY RAFFLE
(Hunters had option of purchasing raffle tickets for a chance at the following)

Pine, Steve - Muzzle Loader

Choptaw, Dave - Compound Bow package
Numerous other prizes were awarded to: Rob Castle, Bob McGee, Mike Sizen, Jeff Spires, Hunter Putz, Mark McCool,
Mark Bottrell, Brad Sumerix, Steve Alger, EJ Castle, Scott Callesen, Chuck Delora, Rob Kauska, Paul Grote, Rick Doherty,

Jason Sprik, Jeff Spires, Dan Williams, Adam Larson, Bob Daronco

BUCK POLE CONTEST RESULTS
winners highlighted in yellow