Badger Deer Camp - Badger Sportsman Magazine

SHOW AND TELL
It’s only fair that I get to do a little bragging on this topic. Our deer campers are all very proud of their traditions.
For my brothers and I we’ve been sharing this “holiday” for at least twenty years, the last ten years we’ve been gathering
at Bear Valley Lodge. On some years we get commemorative items made - such as hats, shirts and camoflage boxers.
From Joe Jankowski
Janko Deer Camp (creative huh?) Maybe this
year we’ll try to improve upon that.
How many members or participants? Our
numbers fluctuate from 10 to 18.
Do you cook your own food in camp or do you
go out? Give me an example of one of your meals?
On the Friday prior to opening day we typically put
on a fish fry. My brother Ron is the fryer and usually
takes control of the logistics. From there it becomes
a potluck with things such as ribs, salads and slaws,
beans and the like - and of course bread.
What is the very best part of your hunting camp
tradition? The best part about our camp is that we
are all together sharing the excitement and joy of
hunting. For us I think it’s about family, fun and
good friends.
Deer Camp Opener 2010
Left to right: Front row: Joe Jankowski, Jake Jankowski, Tom
Jankowski
Back row: Joe Meffert, Randy Meffert, Josh Jankowski, Mike
Jankowski, Ron Jankowski; Wally Jankowski, Henry Jankowski,
Oscar Statz, Tyler Jankowski
From Joe Suttner
The Dells Spur Camp
How many members or participants? Three
brothers.
Do you cook your own food in camp or do you
go out? Give me an example of one of your meals?
Most of the meals are at the camp. We will go to
town occasionally. We enjoy cocktail hour and share
the day’s hunting events. The meals are usually pretty
diverse; whole chickens or steaks on the grill, ham
and scalloped potatoes, marinated venison, prime rib,
you name it.
How would you classify your accommodations
and why? Rugged/Motel 6/Ritz The cabin is pretty
rustic. We don’t have indoor plumbing or electricity,
but it is very comfortable. Hardwood floors, cedar
walls and ceilings, wood burning stove. The bedroom
has one-queen size bunk and 2-single bunk beds. We
can’t seem to get the lice out of one of the beds ever
since Joe Jankowski spent a couple of nights there.
What is the very best part of your hunting camp
tradition? Just getting away from everything and
enjoying nature. Shooting a big buck is a bonus.
Tom Werner and Joe Suttner enjoy
the pleasures of deer camp.