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Be Part of Johnson Township’s favourite hunting tradition!Registration is now open: https://johnsontownship.ca/big-buck-contest-registration/ September 1 - 30, 2025.
As a registered hunter, you’ll be competing for bragging rights, cash prizes and more:
Grand Prize: $300 for the biggest Buck
Top 3 adult and youth (21 & Under) racks, win cash prizes
Every registered hunter wins a prize – even if you don’t bring in a rack!
How to Register:
Online
At the Municipal Office: 1 Johnson Drive, Desbarats, ON
At the Johnson Township Community Centre: 1 Cameron Ave. Desbarats, ON
All Hunter registrations must be in by September 30, 2025
Rules: Entries must have the tag attached or an associated card and license available. Bucks must be harvested in WMUs within the Algoma Region: 21B, 22, 23, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, or 45
Awards Dinner & Celebration: After the Hunt, join all the other hunters & their families for stories from the hunt on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Johnson Township Community Centre Banquet Hall.
Measuring begins at 4pm by the @SaultCollege Fish and Wildlife students.
Bar Service opens at 4pm
Dinner is at 6pm with an all-you-can-eat Pasta Dinner prepared by @Copper Bean Cafe.
Winners and prize draws will take place after dinner
Families are encouraged to attend and cheer on their hunter!
Cost:
Hunter Registration & Dinner ticket $35
Just Dinner $20
Just Dinner Kids (12 and under) $10
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Desbarats Arena, 1 Cameron,Hilton Beach, Ontario, Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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