Dixie Deer Classic

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

Great start to the season for Wake County Wildlife Club member Todd Faucette Check out the trail cam picture capturing the shot!

09/10/2026

We are so excited to add Sandy Brady as an Honorary Member of the Wake County Wildlife Club!

Sandy has devoted his time to mentoring young hunters and anglers while promoting ethical sportsmanship and wildlife stewardship. Inspired by his father, he has taught fieldcraft, fi****ms safety, and wildlife identification to hundreds of youth. Brady has served on the board of the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation, expanding youth hunting opportunities and protecting key habitats. He has partnered with organizations including the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, and the NCWRC to support outdoor education. Brady plays a central role in youth programs like the Youth Sportsman Camp and Rockingham County Youth Outdoor Day. Through mentorship, leadership, and personal example, he ensures conservation values endure in North Carolina’s outdoor communities.

08/20/2026

This summer’s Fur, Fish and Game camp was a blast - even in the heat! 90 campers attended and 17 WCWC volunteers were there to help. The funds raised through DDC ticket sales allow us to support these Wildlife Conservation and Education events and activities.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

04/15/2026

Time to apply for 2027! Show will be March 5th - 7th. Applications online dixiedeerclassic.org

04/09/2026

The 9th annual NC Pirate Classic was such a fun event! 67 birds were harvested with the largest scoring 73.8! Thank you to all who participated and Congratulations to the winners! Good luck to everyone this season - see y’all next year!

03/22/2026

We are excited to help sponsor the 9th annual NC Pirate Classic at Davenport Farms on April 4th!
Get registered by the deadline of March 29th online:
www.ncpirateclassic.com

***Please read: The North Carolina DR has changed the age category for youth hunters. Effective for the 2026 calendar year, all youth hunters are considered any hunter under 16 years of age. If you register for this year’s Pirate Classic, you must be 15 years of age or younger on the day of the event to be eligible to participate.
Visit www.ncwildlife.gov for more information.

03/21/2026

Congratulations to Beagleman of the Tri-City Beagle Boyz who won the Can-Am Outlander 500! A huge thank you to Performance East for continuing to be one of our biggest sponsors!

03/17/2026

The 2026 Dixie Deer Classic is in the books! While we were there, we produced several podcasts with the outdoor influencers in our booth. Lee Ellis with SEEK ONE was the first this year to stop in for a short podcast!
Take a listen at the link in our bio and find all others there too-
Carolina ALL OUT Fins/Fur & Feathers Podcast!

03/12/2026

Congratulations to all cooks who competed in the 2026 Venison Chili Cook Off. The winners were:

People’s Choice:
1st: Cup 1: John Powers (of NC)
2nd: Cup 11: Mike Caddy (of NC)
3rd: Cup 3: LA Block (of Florida)

Venison Homestyle:
1st: Jamie Grady (of NC)
2nd: George Xenakis (of South Carolina)
3rd: Donald Perry (of Florida)

Veggie:
1st: Matt Levy (of Maryland)
2nd: George Xenakis (of South Carolina)
3rd: Danny Richcreek (of Pennsylvania)

Verde:
1st: George Xenakis (of South Carolina)
2nd: Jim Learish (of NC)
3rd: Jeremy Levy (of Maryland)

Traditional Red:
1st: Danny Richcreek (of Pennsylvania)
2nd: Jeremy Levy (of Maryland)
3rd: LA Block (of Florida)

A big thanks to our sponsors: The Butchers Market, Carolina Cooker, Chilly Water and the Carolina Deer Association. This year’s winners automatically qualify to the International Chili Society & World Food Championships!