Biggest buck weighed in at Swiftwater Way Station takes the pool. Open to anyone hunting NH. New for fall 2026: Turkey Pool too.
Simple. Pay in, hunt the season, biggest buck weighed in at Swiftwater Way Station takes the pool. Cash prize. Bragging rights. Photo on the Hunter Wall.
• Sign up at the counter at Swiftwater Way Station
• Entry fee: $10 cash
• Sign up any time before deer season. Pool runs through the full deer season — archery, muzzleloader, and firearms (Sep 15 to Dec 6 in 2026). Archery counts.
• Anyone hunting legally in NH is eligible
• Buck must be weighed in at Swiftwater Way Station (we're an official check station)
• Field-dressed weight is the official number
• Tagged and legal under NH Fish and Game regs, no exceptions
• Multiple bucks per hunter are eligible (heaviest counts)
• Tiebreaker: earlier weigh-in date wins
Phil locks in the final rules at the counter. Stop in to confirm before season opens.
• Winner takes the entire pool. No cut, no fees. 100% goes to the hunter with the biggest buck.
• Photo and stats go on the Hunter Wall (online + in the store)
• Posted on the Swiftwater Hunting Facebook page
• Free Swiftwater Hunting hoodie
Updated throughout the season. Final results announced at the close of muzzleloader season.
| Rank | Hunter | Town | Weight (lbs) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaderboard updates when season opens. Sign up at the counter to enter. | ||||
Same setup as the Buck Pool, $10 cash entry, biggest bird wins. We're running it for fall turkey season instead of waiting until next year.
• Entry fee: $10 cash
• When: Fall turkey season (Sep 15 - Dec 15 archery, plus Oct 13 - 19 shotgun in our WMU)
• What wins: Heaviest bird checked in at Swiftwater. Tiebreaker = earliest check-in
• Where to sign up: The counter, same as the Buck Pool
Final rules confirmed with Phil at the counter. Stop in to enter.
Stop in at Swiftwater Way Station, 533 Wild Ammonoosuc Rd. Pay the entry, get your name on the list, and bring in the buck.
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