Author: chabrawner

  • Final Headcount

    When Jeff and I started talking about the 2022 TG Buck Pool in July we tried to guess how many people would participate. In 2021 we had 114 people which exceeded our wildest guesses and was easily the most we’ve ever had. I said I was hoping for 130. Jeff said 150. I thought he…

  • Podcast Episode 1

    Podcast Episode 1

    The first episode of the TG Buck Pool Podcast just went live. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Audible. If you prefer just listening to it in your browser on your computer, here’s a link. We plan on doing this every week throughout the season, so if you have…

  • The TG Buck Pool Podcast Has Launched

    The TG Buck Pool Podcast Has Launched

    The TG Buck Pool podcast is here (sort of). A 45-second teaser episode has been posted so the podcast feed would go live and I could send out links before Jeff and I officially record and post the first episode. The podcast is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Audible.…

  • Welcome to the 2022 TG Buck Pool

    The TG Buck Pool is back by popular demand in 2022. Jeff Blohowiak has been working hard behind the scenes to prepare everything for the new season and we’re ready to get started. Most of the pool will remain the same this year, but there are a few changes. If you want to view the…

  • Monday Information Drop

    Monday Information Drop

    As Jeff continues to wrap up the 2021 season we have a few updates for you. We’ll get the most important stuff out of the way first. Jeff was able to get to Wisconsin Rapids last week to score a few bucks and they had a major effect on the standings. Before I reveal the…

  • January 7 Raffle

    January 7 Raffle

    My apologies. I had this post ready on Friday morning but must’ve hit “Save” instead of “Publish” because it did not post this weekend but instead sat in my Drafts folder all weekend. For the final raffle drawing of the year we have an amazing pair of prizes. We have a Bushnell Engage 1300 laser…

  • January 6 Raffle

    January 6 Raffle

    If you haven’t read this, you should. Two more great prizes today, the first of which is a pair of Vortex Crossfire HD binoculars courtesy of Scott Jensky at Columbia Pipe. There’s also a Vortex Diamondback Tactical scope that was purchased using entry money. Congrats to MIKE PAULSEN for winning the binoculars and JERRY ZELTON…

  • January 5 Raffle

    January 5 Raffle

    If you haven’t read this, you should. Today’s prizes are a Victaulic prize package consisting of a chair, Bluetooth speaker, can koozies, a hat, and Carhartt jacket courtesy of Eric Herber at Victaulic. There’s also a Browning trail cam that was purchased using entry money. Congrats to TANNER SCHMIDT for winning the Victaulic prize package…

  • PLEASE GET YOUR DEER SCORED ASAP

    PLEASE GET YOUR DEER SCORED ASAP

    Instead of a Tuesday update today, I simply have this: The 2021 archery season is quickly coming to an end, which means the TG Buck Pool is ending as well. If you are one of the 15 or so people who have shot a buck this year and haven’t had it scored yet, please contact…

  • January 4 Raffle

    January 4 Raffle

    Today’s prizes are an Ameristep hunting blind and a Portable Buddy heater, both purchased using pool entry money. Congrats to JASON WALIGURSKY for winning the blind and HUNTER TINGLEY for winning the heater! Jason is a Local 18 sheet metal journeyman working in our Wrightstown fabrication facility. Hunter is a Local 400 plumbing apprentice currently…

  • January 3 Raffle

    January 3 Raffle

    It’s the final week of Archery Season in Wisconsin, which means it’s also the final week of the TG Buck Pool. There are several prizes still up for grabs, so we’re going to be posting raffle winners every day this week. Check the video below to see the great prizes up for grabs this week…

  • Jeff Darnell Buck

    Jeff Darnell Buck

    Welcome back, everyone. I hope you all had a great holiday season. We have one week left in the buck pool. We got a pleasant surprise over Christmas week when Jeff Darnell sent us pics of the buck he harvested during firearms season in November. Jeff is a Local 18 Sheet Metal worker currently on…